Technology & IT | Monday 4 May, 2020 4:34 pm

Microsoft offers free Teams training to educators across the country

Microsoft is joining forces with its partners to give academic institutions in Saudi Arabia free half-day training in Teams to help them effectively use the technology and enable more seamless remote learning within the country.It can be challenging for the many educational institutions moving to...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 4:27 pm

Saudi Arabia joins coronavirus global response pledging event

As the holder of the G20 Presidency, Saudi Arabia has welcomed the global call to action to fund a universally available and affordable COVID-19 vaccination, treatment and diagnostics.Saudi Arabia will co-lead the Global Response Pledging on Monday (May 4) along with the European Union, Canada,...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 2:29 pm

Switzerland sets to take part in 2021 Dubai World Expo

Due the COVID-19 pandemic, a number of global events are being postponed, including Expo 2020 in Dubai. Following its meeting yesterday, the Federal Council has confirmed Switzerland’s participation in this major event, which will now be held in 2021. In light of this, the council has instructed...

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Technology & IT | Monday 4 May, 2020 4:21 am

China Mobile and Huawei Deliver World’s Highest 5G

China Mobile and Huawei have jointly taken 5G connectivity to a new height by bringing the network to the summit of Mount Everest upon the completion of the world’s highest 5G base station on the altitude of 6500 meters. Together with the launch of the Gigabit optical fibre network at the...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 4:13 am

SDAIA launches Tawakkalna App to facilitate the issuance of movement permits electronically during the curfew period

In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense for the government agencies to work in order to strengthen...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 4 May, 2020 3:33 am

Cadillac’s product offensive continues with the launch of the first-ever Cadillac CT5 in the Middle East

Cadillac has today announced the availability of its unrivaled 2020 CT5 sedan in the Middle East. This all-new compact sedan advances the brand’s award-winning legacy with a distinctive fusion of design, performance and comfort, supported by Cadillac’s latest technologies.  An all-new ...

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Business & Money | Monday 4 May, 2020 3:05 am

RTA reactivates mobile customers’ happiness centres to deliver services via WhatsApp

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the relaunch of the mobile customers' happiness centre, adding another channel for delivering services to customers, especially senior citizens and people of determination. The mobile service channel is expected to boost customers...

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Technology & IT | Monday 4 May, 2020 2:28 am

Canon Middle East builds on the Arab tradition of storytelling with the launch of ‘Hakawaty’ to inspire and entertain children

The rich tradition of Arabic storytelling, which brings to life fables, legends and tales of kings and warriors, gets a new platform with Canon Middle East bringing captivating stories, narrated by expert Hakawatis, through the newly launched ‘Hakawaty.’ A digital platform for Arabic...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 4 May, 2020 1:01 am

Corona pandemic: AUDI AG takes stock after difficult first quarter

Against the backdrop of the ongoing corona pandemic, Audi is taking stock after a difficult first quarter of 2020. Due to lockdowns and closed dealerships worldwide, deliveries of Audi-brand cars fell by 21.1 percent in the first three months of this year. The Audi Group’s revenue amounted to...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 4 May, 2020 12:49 am

PEUGEOT continues GCC revival with growth of sales leadership

PEUGEOT is continuing its revival in the region with a sales management restructuring, refreshed models and updated targets to meet the growth in demand for the French automaker’s products and services.   As part of its efforts to bolster support for its retailers in the GCC,...

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