Business & Money | Monday 24 February, 2020 2:19 am

King Abdullah Port Winds Up 2019 With Record-breaking Increase in Annual Throughput of Bulk and General Cargo

The annual throughput of King Abdullah Port for bulk and general cargo increased to 2.98 million t by the end of 2019, compared to 689,000 t in 2018, registering a 333% increase. In addition, 85 cargo ships docked in the port in 2019 compared to 57 Ships in 2018. These numbers reflect the...

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Technology & IT | Monday 24 February, 2020 2:16 am

The first 5G flagship smartphone equipped with the Snapdragon 865 5G mobile platform will be launched

  At the fourth Qualcomm Snapdragon Technology Summit held at the end of last year, Qualcomm announced that realme would be one of the first smartphone brands of Snapdragon 765G and Snapdragon 865 5G mobile platforms. On January 7th, 2020, realme’s first 5G smartphone equipped with...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 24 February, 2020 1:03 am

All New Defender 110 Flies Into Action in Latest James Bond Film No Time to Die

Land Rover’s television commercial for the new Defender demonstrates its capability on tough terrain. The commercial features an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at what to expect from the new Defender in No Time To Die. The rehearsal footage included in the advert shows the new Defender...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 February, 2020 3:40 pm

NPCC to double jobs for Saudis by end of 2020

National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), a part of Senaat Abu Dhabi, has committed to strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia as well as doubling the number of jobs created for Saudi professionals. This was announced as part of its participation at the iktva (in-Kingdom Total Value-Add)...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 23 February, 2020 3:13 pm

Enrique Ignites Maraya Concert Hall During Winter at Tantora Festival

World-known Spanish singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias performed his first musical concert in AlUla and the first concert in the Kingdom during the weekend as a part of the activities of the Winter at Tantora Festival. The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) organises the event, where it hosts a group ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 February, 2020 3:11 pm

7th Annual Smart Data Summit set to begin in a month

The seventh edition of the Smart Data Summit, with Alteryx as the Platinum Sponsor will get underway a month from now, on 23rd March at Sofitel Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa. Organized by Expotrade Global, the only data analytics conference in the region will bring together over 450 senior...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 23 February, 2020 1:55 pm

The Evolution of Cybercrime how the UAE is responding.

Cybercrime is not new. Most businesses have some form of cybersecurity in place. However, the number of threats – and businesses being held to ransom - are dramatically increasing. According to the World Economic Forum, one business gets hacked every three seconds. WEF sights cyberattacks as...

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Business & Money | Sunday 23 February, 2020 1:33 pm

The Dubai Mall launches VAT refund service in partnership with Planet

Adding to the convenience of tourists, The Dubai Mall in partnership with international payments service provider Planet, has launched pre-validation VAT refund pilot service called ‘City Validation’ in the UAE.   The first mall in the UAE to...

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Healthcare | Sunday 23 February, 2020 1:24 pm

A community powered walkathon to create awareness on arthritis witnessed a huge participation

The Middle East Arthritis Foundation (MEAF) today announced the successful conclusion of its nationwide community walkathon titled ‘2020 Walk for Arthritis’ aimed at creating awareness within the society about the debilitating disease and empowering the community with tools for a smooth ...

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Government | Sunday 23 February, 2020 1:02 pm

64 global thinkers and experts from 16 countries to headline 57 diversified events at IGCF 2020

Robust agenda in place for 9th edition of International Government Communication Forum to be held on March 4 – 5 at Expo Centre Sharjah   Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi: We will look at innovative ways to take government communication to the next level Tariq Saeed Allay: ...

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