Technology & IT | Saturday 11 July, 2020 3:49 pm

As You Likee: Express more, Create more with Likee’s In-App Features

The online short videos platform has brought opportunities for millions across the region to showcase their creativity, engage with like-minded people, and, in many cases, even kick-start a new, successful career as a broadcaster. Video is quickly emerging as the most preferred interaction medium...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 11 July, 2020 2:43 pm

Saudi Aramco increases fuel prices

Saudi Aramco on Friday announced an increase in fuel prices, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.According to the SPA, gasoline 91 will be priced at SR1.29 per liter, up from SR0.98 per litter. Gasoline 95 is now priced at SR1.44 per liter, compared to SR1.18.From the month of February this year,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 July, 2020 12:39 pm

Saudi rural tourism recovers after months of forced isolation

As Saudi citizens turn to domestic tourism in the country’s summer resorts, adapting to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, rural areas have become targeted by local tourists wishing to get away from the soaring temperatures in most of the Kingdom’s cities. Visitors are now...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 July, 2020 3:26 am

American Express, Discover, Mastercard and Visa to Power Global Expansion of Simple, Consistent Digital Checkout Experience

E-commerce has reached new heights around the world, as more consumers are going online to make secure, touch-free purchases across various merchants and platforms. Now, it’s more important than ever that the online checkout experience is seamless and consistent across all types of digital...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 11 July, 2020 2:41 am

How the Galaxy S20 series’ keyboard features are driving seamless user experiences

The Samsung Galaxy S20 series has been a revelation since its introduction to the smartphone industry earlier this year, broadening consumers' horizons and elevating their experiences in equal measure. Amongst the significant contributing factors to the individual and collective success of the S20, ...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 11 July, 2020 2:01 am

Education Ministry to take delivery of 21 school projects worth SR209 million this month

The Ministry of Education has set this month July as the timeline to take delivery of 21 school projects for boys and girls— with a capacity of over 13,260 students, at a cost exceeding SR 209.7 million.These projects are located in the regions of Riyadh, Makkah, Eastern Province, Madinah, Asir,...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 11 July, 2020 2:00 am

Celebrate World Emoji Day with HONOR Smartphones

As a digital form of communication for today’s young consumer, emojis are a way to express sentiment across a wide range of colourful and inspired icons. Global technology brand, HONOR, celebrates #WorldEmojiDay with the latest intelligent smartphones for message loving fans.  Always...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 11 July, 2020 1:34 am

Hyundai Motor Group Becomes Most Awarded Automotive Group in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study

Hyundai Motor Group received the most model-level awards in the J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS), as seven models ranked highest in their segments. For Hyundai, J.D. Power ranked Hyundai Tucson as the best compact SUV in initial quality, while Hyundai Veloster also earned the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 10 July, 2020 5:37 pm

GACA obtains ISO certification in information security and business continuity

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has obtained an international ISO certification in Information Security Management System (ISO 27001), and Business Continuity Management System (ISO 22301), for both Security Operations Center and Network Operations Center. This after applying all...

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Technology & IT | Friday 10 July, 2020 5:00 am

Microsoft’s new Work Trend Index reveals the future of work and life

Microsoft today released its second Work Trend Index report. The research gains insights combined from various sources seek to understand the experience for remote workers today and reimagine the future of work and life. The research finds that 9 to 5 workday may be fading away as people...

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