Culture & Education | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 3:00 am

Tv Still Rules in Ksa: Osn Study Reveals That Saudi Households Watch 8 Hours of Tv a Day

Watching TV is the Kingdom’s favourite weekend pastime, based on the “Daily Behavior in KSA” study by IPSOS.   According to OSN, the region’s leading entertainment network, TV is alive and kicking in Saudi Arabia, with households spending an average of eight hours ...

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Government | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 2:39 am

Indo-Saudi ties a factor for stability, peace

India and Saudi Arabia ties will be a factor for stability, peace and security in our region and the world, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Okaz Editor-in-Chief and General Supervisor of Saudi Gazette Editorial Jameel Altheyabi in an exclusive interview on the occasion of the visit to...

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Sports | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 2:30 am

NMC Health to Support the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019

NMC Health, the UAE’s leading healthcare facility, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Local Organizing Committee for the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. NMC will support the games on March 14th-21st in line with its goal of providing quality healthcare to people...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 2:00 am

Put the Fun in Functional: How Ford EcoSport Fits Your Day to Night to Weekend Lifestyle

In a world where the mobile phone has replaced the camera, diary, calculator, media player and a myriad of other devices, car owners want a vehicle designed to make every day a little easier.   With its effortless maneuverability in the city, high fuel efficiency and secure handling on...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 1:34 am

Final countdown begins for Automechanika Jeddah 2019

The countdown to Automechanika Jeddah 2019 has begun, with more than 80 exhibitors from 15 countries making their final preparations ahead of Saudi’s dedicated trade fair for the automotive aftermarket next week in Jeddah.     Taking place at a new venue – from...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 1:30 am

Kaspersky Lab Announces 4% Revenue Growth to $726 Million in 2018

Kaspersky Lab continued to deliver stable growth in 2018 and increased its global unaudited IFRS revenue to a total of USD 726 million*, representing a 4% YOY revenue increase. During a year of evolving market conditions and continuous geopolitical pressure, the company achieved success as a result ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 February, 2019 12:40 am

noon to shine in Egypt, beta launch goes live today

noon, the Middle East’s homegrown digital marketplace created in the region and powered by the region’s leading retailers, has announced its imminent expansion into Egypt.   The move will mark a significant step in noon’s growth journey since its successful launch in...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 6:14 pm

King Faisal Prize and Alfaisal University strengthen partnership through Pioneers in Medicine agreement

King Faisal Prize and Alfaisal University signed a cooperation agreement to promote joint activities of mutual interest. The agreement capitalizes on the great success of the ‘Pioneers in Medicine’ conference held last December.  As a result, “Pioneers in Medicine” will ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 5:00 pm

Apple Pay now available to Visa cardholders in Saudi Arabia

Visa (NYSE:V), the world’s leader in digital payments, today brings Apple Pay to its Saudi-based cardholders. Apple Pay allows prepaid, debit and credit cardholders to make easy, quick and secure purchases using their iPhone and Apple Watch in stores that accept contactless...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 February, 2019 3:55 pm

Organic Super Juices introduced at Gulfood 2019 Dubai!

The ‘European Organic Juices’ made from three different organic fruits were introduced at an event at Gulfood 2019. The campaign backed by the European Union (EU), took place on the 18thof February 2019, at Dubai World Trade Center.   Europe is one of the important producers...

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