Culture & Education | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 7:34 am

14 films supported by Doha Film Institute on spotlight 
at the 2016 Sarajevo Film Festival

A diverse slate of 14 films supported by the Doha Film Institute will be screened at the 22nd Sarajevo Film Festival to be held from August 12 to 20, 2016, underlining the strong relations shared by the two entities, providing another compelling platform for emerging filmmakers to highlight their...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 7:22 am

Caroline Foster Kenny Appointed CEO, IPG Mediabrands, EMEA

Henry Tajer, Global CEO of IPG Mediabrands, today has announced the appointmentof Caroline Foster Kenny as CEO of IPG Mediabrands across...

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Government | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 7:12 am

New rules to improve road safety: Traffic chief

The Traffic Department will not show any leniency in implementing new regulations, especially Article 69 of the law pertaining to drifting/stunt driving, said Director of the Traffic Department Maj. Gen. Abdullah Al-Zahrani. The Council of Ministers on Monday amended a number of Articles in the...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 7:06 am

Prince Khaled inaugurates Souk Okaz festival

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, inaugurated the 10th edition of the annual Souk Okaz festival at Al-Arfa Historic Souk area in Taif on Tuesday night. Several distinguished guests including renowned academics, writers, men of letters,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 5:15 am

BOXPARK Rewards Lucky Jordanian Family with Annual Passes for LEGOLAND® Dubai in ‘Bricks at BOXPARK’ Campaign

A Jordanian family that visited BOXPARK, the offbeat destination by Meraas in Dubai became the first lucky winners of four annual passes to LEGOLAND® Dubai and LEGOLAND® Waterpark. As part of the destination’s innovative Dubai Summer Surprises ‘Bricks at BOXPARK’ campaign, ...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 4:43 am

A REVOLUTION OF NEW WOMEN: ‘THE COMFORTISTAS’ #WomenWhoShapeTheWorld

The ECCO SHAPE Collection offers cutting-edge, minimalist looks brought together in designs that achieve what was previously impossible; heels that look as good as they feel. Highlighting ECCO’s dedication to extraordinary women who shape the world, the second drop of the AW16 line-up...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 4:40 am

Bridgestone a major sponsor of the 10th edition of the Luxury Motor Show (EXCS)

Al Talayi Company, the exclusive dealers for Bridgestone tires in Saudi Arabia, a major sponsor of the 10th edition of the Luxury Motor Show (EXCS), which is taking place on October 18-21 at Jeddah Hilton. This sponsorship comes in line with the company's strategic growth, development and...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 4:22 am

Nissan Unveils World’s First Solid-Oxide Fuel Cell Vehicle

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. revealed the world’s first Solid Oxide Fuel-Cell (SOFC)-powered prototype vehicle in Brazil that runs on bio-ethanol electric power.  The breakthrough model, an all-new light–commercial vehicle, can rely on multiple fuels, including ethanol and natural...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 2:45 am

Saudi Arabian firms display mixed sentiments for Q3, 2016

Dun & Bradstreet South Asia Middle East Ltd (D&B) in association with the National Commercial Bank released the D&B Business Optimism Index (BOI) survey for Saudi Arabia for Q3, 2016. The survey reveals mixed sentiments for firms in Saudi Arabia.  “Despite some recovery in ...

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Sports | Wednesday 10 August, 2016 2:26 am

Young Emirati Record Books as First Gulf Driver to Make Podium in FIA World Rally Cross Series

Young Emirati Saeed Bin Towq has earned a place in the record books as the first driver from the Gulf countries to gain a podium finish in an RX Lites event at the FIA World Rallycross Championship.   Bin Towq powered his way to a fine second place in the RX Lites Intercontinental Cup...

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