Cars & Autos | Friday 19 February, 2016 7:02 am

Abdul Latif Jameel unveils long awaited Hybrid Toyota Prius

At a special event attended by automotive experts, anticipating motorists, and environment-conscious consumers, the new 2016 Toyota Prius was launched in Saudi Arabia, making its first debut to the GCC.    The Prius is also the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle in the market. Since ...

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Business & Money | Friday 19 February, 2016 3:13 am

Progress Distribution And Entrust Datacard Sign Distribution Agreement For The Middle East

Progress Distribution, a fast-growing IT distributor specializing in introducing emerging and disruptive technologies, today announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Entrust Datacard to promote its Certificate Services in the Middle East. As per agreement, Progress will strengthen ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 19 February, 2016 2:09 am

Sony Announces a New Type 1/2.6 22.5 Megapixel Exmor RS™

Sony Corporation (“Sony”) is announcing the commercialization of a new Exmor RS™ image sensor for smartphones and other devices that require increasingly better cameras and thinner form factors. The IMX318 is a type 1/2.6 stacked CMOS image sensor with 22.5 effective megapixels,...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 18 February, 2016 3:20 pm

Microsoft Cloud Roadshow comes to UAE

To reiterate the cloud presence in the market, Microsoft will be hosting a free two- day training at the Hyatt Dubai Creek Heights on the 22nd and the 23rd of February. The cloud roadshow will bring technology experts to your city, who’ll be sharing valuable tips and techniques...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 February, 2016 3:02 pm

GCC Governments Set to Leapfrog European Countries in Digital Citizen Services

GCC governments have a unique opportunity to leapfrog Europe in deploying digital citizen services, one of the world’s leading technology companies announced today at the IDC Middle East CIO Summit.   As the Digital Economy accelerates, global government spending on mobility is set ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 18 February, 2016 1:26 pm

American University of Ras Al Khaimah Signs MoU with New International Partner

The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) and the University of Nebraska - Kearney (UNK) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at AURAK head offices in Ras Al Khaimah.  The MoU allows students of both institutions to study in a different part of the world and experience another...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 18 February, 2016 1:17 pm

GROHE and AUD in collaboration with the ALSERKAL Cultural Foundation team up to take young designers to the next level

 The American University in Dubai (AUD) and GROHE, world leading German manufacturer in sanitary fittings, in collaboration with ALSERKAL Cultural Foundation, have launched the “WATER & SAND” Design Atelier. During the unique design atelier AUD students will develop a wellness...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 February, 2016 12:43 pm

Atlantis, The Palm Joins Dubai Municipality in Marking the 6th Annual Car- Free Day

 Atlantis, The Palm announced today its participation in the 6th annual Car-Free Day initiative organised by Dubai Municipality. Uniting guests and colleagues in celebration of the event, the five star resort situated on the Palm Island will hold a 8K Fun Run taking place on the 22nd...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 18 February, 2016 9:30 am

RENAULT Launches Comprehensive Motorsport Programme

Groupe Renault Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn revealed Renault’s complete motorsport plans at an event held at the Renault Technocentre in Guyancourt, France.   Renault Sport will be managed by two entities: Renault Sport Racing and Renault Sport Cars.    Renault...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 February, 2016 8:54 am

Unipods wins the 2015 Excellence in Construction Technology Award

Unipods LLC, the leading company in off-site construction technology in the KSA & GCC, was shining at the Big Project Middle East Construction and Sustainability Awards of Excellence and won the Excellence in Construction Technology Award. Big Project Middle East Construction and...

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