Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 11:32 am

Microsoft to demonstrate intelligent Cloud, Modern Workplace and All technologies of the future, at GITEX 2018

Microsoft will head to the 38th GITEX Technology Week this month, to exhibit under the theme of “tomorrow is here today” and introduce an array of ground-breaking technologies and innovations for organizations to achieve more in the region. The Microsoft Exhibit at GITEX 2018 running ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 11:29 am

Noura Alkaabi Guest of Honour at Sotheby’s Private Unveiling of Rare Masterpiece by Rembrandt

Sotheby’s Dubai was delighted to host Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, the UAE’s Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, as their Guest of Honour yesterday evening (Monday) at their private view of a rare masterpiece by Rembrandt, one of the greatest artists in Western art history. ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 11:00 am

Saudi Arabia’s Interior Design Market Sharpens Focus, Accounting for One Third of SAR35.6 Billion GCC Spend

Thousands of designers, architects and buyers representing hundreds of international suppliers are descending upon Riyadh this month to capitalise on the boom in interior design spending across the Kingdom. Saudi Arabia accounts for almost one third (32%) of the total GCC interior design market...

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Government | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 10:42 am

New Space Law Is One Giant Leap for UAE, Says Legal Expert

The new UAE space law is a giant step for the country because it will inspire the next generation of lawyers, engineers, and scientists to revolutionize an as yet unexplored sector, a legal expert said today. STA Law Firm says the UAE Cabinet’s recent adoption of the new space law, an...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 10:30 am

Sipchem continues its regional achievements

Sipchem continued its achievements following its award last week as the Best SCR and Sustainability Company at the level of large companies with more than 1,000 employees across the Middle East and North Africa. The award was made during a ceremony held by the Arabia CSR Network in Dubai, United...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 6:08 am

Sheikh Saud directs RAK Municipality to initiate a retrofit program to improve energy efficiency of 3,000 buildings

Ras Al Khaimah Municipality has officially launched its Retrofit Program in a stakeholder workshop held in Rixos Bab Al Bahr Ras Al Khaimah on October 8th2018, attended by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, a large number of officials from Government...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 5:21 am

Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi: (Sharjah Urban Planning Council) A Futuristic Vision for Sustainability and Quality of Life in Sharjah

The population of Sharjah jumped from 1.1 million in 2012 to 1.4 million in 2015, as per the estimation of Department of Statistics and Community Development in Sharjah (DSCS). The impact of rising population subsequently led to urban expansion, as well as economic and social growth in the emirate. ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 5:00 am

Lufthansa with new direct connections to Austin (USA) and Bangkok (Thailand) in summer

Lufthansa is further expanding its route network to the USA. From 3 May 2019, the airline will offer its first connections from Frankfurt to Austin (USA). This is Lufthansa's third destination in Texas alongside Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston. Starting in summer 2019, an Airbus A330-300 will be...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 5:00 am

Saudi Aramco, Total sign agreement for giant petrochemicals complex in Jubail

Saudi Aramco and Total signed on Monday a joint development agreement for a giant petrochemical complex in the Kingdom’s Jubail Industrial City. President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, Amin H. Nasser, and the CEO of Total, Jean Pouyanné, have signed the agreement in Dhahran to build the...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 4:33 am

More than six months after its launch, the HUAWEI P20 Pro continues to stand on photography’s throne

With the end of 2018 approaching, and after the launch of most of the world's smartphones and more than half a year after the launch of the HUAWEI P20 Pro, the phone is still on top the list of the best smartphone’s camera according to DxO Labs in terms of quality standards of lenses and...

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