Business & Money | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 10:29 pm

AlBaik restaurant chain announces plans for 7 new branches in Riyadh

The restaurant chain AlBaik Food Systems Company has announced plans to open seven new branches in Riyadh. The announcement comes after signing a strategic partnership agreement with Peace Stars Holding Company that includes the acquisition of land that will be used for the new outlets. The...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 7:01 pm

Google releases study quantifying economic impact of digital maps in KSA

A Google-commissioned study conducted by marketing research firm AlphaBeta quantified the economic impact of services like Google Maps and Google Earth by looking at the benefits and value geospatial technology brought to consumers, businesses and society in 2016 in Saudi...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 5:09 pm

Anfas Medical Care (AMC) and GE Healthcare have signed a SAR 113 million (US$30 million) agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Anfas Medical Care (AMC) and GE Healthcare have signed a SAR 113 million (US$30 million) agreement supporting AMC’s brand-new 120-bed specialty facility, that will cater to chronic pulmonary patients requiring long-term rehabilitation and intensive care. The innovative,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 4:46 pm

Gulf International Bank launches ‘Women in Tech’ Program Supporting Saudi Women

In collaboration with Effat University in Jeddah, Gulf International Bank is pleased to announce the launch of the “Women in Tech” training program supporting Saudi women. Effat University is a private, non-profit educational institution offering higher education to Saudi women and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 4:30 pm

2nd Annual Future Police Technology UAE conference

Building on the success of 2016 edition, the 2nd Annual Future Police Technology will be back on the 13-14 November 2017 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This event is hosted under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Interior. This initiative is part of the Ministry’s Future Foresight Series and will...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 3:49 pm

Uber Celebrates 140,000 Saudi Partners

Under the patronage of Rumaih bin Mohammad Al-Rumaih, President of the Public Transport Authority (PTA), Uber has announced today that more than 140,000 Saudi partners have joined the technology. The leading ride hailing app, awarded a certificate for regulatory alignment by the Public Transport...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 3:10 pm

Ashridge strengthens presence in Saudi Arabia

Underlining their commitment to developing Saudi leaders, Ashridge Executive Education has appointed a dedicated Client Director for Saudi Arabia. Based in Riyadh, Gavin Breslin, the new Director, will be responsible for Ashridge’s Executive and Leadership development portfolio within the...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 3:01 pm

Celebrate Your Favorite Coffee in Honor of International Coffee Day

  Happy International Coffee Day! As millions of people celebrate on this day their beverage of choice, Maria Baghdoyan, Nestlé Nutritionist, sheds light on the associated benefits of its moderate consumption (3-4 cups daily) on our mental and physical health.   COFFEE AND ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 2:43 pm

Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival 2017 To Screen Seven Regional Premieres

FUNN Establishment – Sharjah Media Arts for Youth and Children – has confirmed that Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) will feature seven regional premieres this year by award-winning directors from around the world. The filmmakers include an Oscar recipient...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 3 October, 2017 2:34 pm

Microsoft to ‘ignite’ digital transformation with its intelligent Cloud at GITEX

With its mission to empower every person and organization to achieve more, Microsoft will head to the 37th GITEX Technology Week later this month, to exhibit under the theme of “Igniting Your Digital Transformation”, introducing an international throng of delegates to the power of...

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