Technology & IT | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 7:52 am

2016 is Middle East’s Year of Digital Disruption, Says SAP

2016 will be the Middle East’s year of digital disruption, one of the world’s leading technology companies announced today with the reveal of the MENA Quality Awards 2016 winners. “With the Internet of Things opportunity reaching USD 14 trillion in the next 15 years, 2016 will...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 7:48 am

CASHU moves its regulated business to Singapore

CASHU, one of the leading players in the online payment industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has announced that it has successfully migrated its regulated business to Singapore and is now regulated under The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The move, which follows a recent...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 7:44 am

Etihad Airways Presented With Air Transport World's Airline of the Year 2016

Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, was this evening (Feb 15) presented with the coveted Airline of the Year 2016 award by the prestigious US-based aviation industry publication Air Transport World (ATW).   The accolade acknowledged...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 7:42 am

New Absher version for smartphones

The Interior Ministry has launched a new upgraded version of the Absher system for smartphones, which includes various services for the issue of identity cards, passports and visas for expatriate workers. This follows directives issued by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, deputy premier and interior ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 7:28 am

Samsung Galaxy View Brings Immense Viewing Experience

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, a global leader and innovator in consumer electronics, semiconductors and telecommunications, announced the availability of  the biggest ever Android-powered full HD screen in the Saudi market. Standing with an astonishing 18.4” screen, this device was first...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 6:59 am

EGYPT LOOKS TO EXPAND F&B EXPORT BASE AND HALAL INFLUENCE AT GULFOOD

Egypt’s food and beverage industry is looking to expand its worldwide export footprint and leverage growing demand for halal products with a major promotion at next month’s Gulfood exhibition in Dubai – the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade show. Some 167...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 5:42 am

Tawuniya launches the TRUST campaign to raise motor insurance awareness

The Company for Cooperative Insurance (Tawuniya), the leader of retail motor insurance programs, has launched the TRUST campaign aiming at increasing awareness about its motor insurance products in the Kingdom.  The campaign reflects Tawuniya compliance towards its customers by the...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 5:18 am

NWC launches electronic invoicing for its customers

NWC has launched its monthly electronic invoice system via its E-branch (nwc.com.sa) to speed up the billing process for customers and cut paper usage, contributing to environmental preservation. Eng. Yusif Al Said, NWC’s Senior Manager for Customer Services and Invoicing, IT Executive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 4:37 am

RIU Hotels and Nakheel sign joint venture

RIU Hotels & Resorts and Dubai master developer Nakheel have formally signed their business partnership agreement. Ali Rashid Lootah, Chairman of one of the Middle East’s biggest developers travelled to Mallorca to sign the joint venture agreement with Luis Riu, CEO of RIU Hotels. Thanks...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 February, 2016 4:10 am

Oman to showcase US$35 billion 25-year tourism vision at ATM 2016

The annual Arabian Travel Market roadshow series returned to Oman on Thursday 11 February, as the Sultanate continues to work on leveraging its international profile, which saw inbound tourism numbers rise by an average of 7.4% per annum in the decade 2005-14 and 1.4 million international tourism...

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