Technology & IT | Thursday 29 November, 2018 2:39 pm

Microsoft OpenHack to supercharge UAE tech skillsets and solve industry challenges

In partnership with the UAE National Program for Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft today concluded a three-day OpenHack event in Dubai, designed to supercharge the skillsets of UAE software architects and developers, and solve common industry and business challenges.   Held at the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 November, 2018 12:23 pm

SAGIA at the MENA-OECD Conference: The Kingdom's VISION 2030 has contributed to the Accelerating Pace of Reforms to Enhance Competitiveness of the Saudi Economy

His Excellency the Governor of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Ibrahim Al-Omar, participated in the annual meeting of the OECD Working Group for the Middle East and North Africa, which commenced on Tuesday in the Dead Sea over a period of two days amid a regional and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 November, 2018 11:16 am

Emirates NBD Asset Management Wins Asset Manager of the Year and Gold MENA Equity Award

Emirates NBD Asset Management has won ‘Asset Manager of the Year’ at the 2018 Global Investor Middle East Awards and ‘Gold MENA Equity Fund’ at the 2018 Fund Selector Middle East Awards. The awards were presented in recognition of the company’s position...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 29 November, 2018 7:00 am

Saudi Aramco Signs Deals Worth $27.5 Billion With Suppliers at Annual IKTVA Localization Forum

Saudi Aramco hosted its 4th IKTVA Forum & Exhibition this week at the Dhahran Expo Center in Dammam, attracting more than 1,000 local and international energy-sector service and equipment suppliers, manufacturers and small and medium enterprises to explore available investment...

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Business & Money | Thursday 29 November, 2018 6:34 am

Yas Island at 10: Abu Dhabi’s success story is coming of age as a global leisure and entertainment destination

Abu Dhabi’s leading leisure and entertainment destination, Yas Island, that aims to diversify the Emirate’s economy through tourism, celebrates its 10thanniversary this month. Yas Island’s transformation from a desert island into a world-class destination for families illustrates...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 29 November, 2018 5:49 am

Ad Diriyah: The Jewel of the Kingdom, home to the Middle East’s first Formula E race

Ad Diriyah is the historical site of the establishment of the first Saudi state and is considered the Jewel of the Kingdom. It embodies the soul of the nation’s history, and the promise of its future. For hundreds of years, its cool mud-brick buildings have been a refuge for those seeking...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 29 November, 2018 5:43 am

National Media Council Forges Strategic Partnerships with Leading Media Bodies to Enhance Local Content

The National Media Council (NMC) has signed Memorandums of Understanding during the UAE Government Annual Meetings 2018 aiming to support local content by enhancing collaboration. In the presence of H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of State and Chairman of the National Media Council, ...

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Government | Thursday 29 November, 2018 5:21 am

After visiting four Arab countries, Prince Muhammad arrives in Argentina

Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, arrived in Buenos Aires on Wednesday for the G20 summit of industrialized nations. The Crown Prince was received at the airport by Argentina’s Foreign Minister Jorge Faurie. The G20 leaders summit begins on...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 29 November, 2018 4:47 am

Dubai Culture celebrates 47th National Day

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts, heritage, and literature, celebrated the UAE’s 47th National Day with a complete programme of activities and events.  The event took place on Wednesday, 28th November...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 29 November, 2018 4:23 am

Putin praises Crown Prince for oil production cut

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised the role of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, in the success of concluding agreements aimed at cutting oil production. The Russian president was responding to a question on the...

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