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Micromax, once a rising star, struggles ECONOMY

Micromax, once a rising star, struggles

A year ago, Micromax vaulted past Samsung Electronics Co to become India’s leading smartphone brand.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Struggling Sri Lanka to play with ‘freedom’ CULTURE

Struggling Sri Lanka to play with ‘freedom’

Newly-appointed Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said yesterday the struggling islanders would benefit at the World Twenty20 from being free of the burden of expectation that usually surrounds the side.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Trump, Clinton win Louisiana on night of split US votes INTERNATIONAL

Trump, Clinton win Louisiana on night of split US votes

Senators Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders scored key victories Saturday in their White House quests, but it was Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton who outperformed their rivals to remain the race's undisputed frontrunners.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Commercial Bank announces first winner of saving campaign ARABIA

Commercial Bank announces first winner of saving campaign

Commercial Bank has announced the first winner of its “I am a Regular Saver” awareness campaign that encourages a smart savings culture by giving customers products that automatically save for them each month.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Facebook launches ‘Reactions’ worldwide INTERNATIONAL

Facebook launches ‘Reactions’ worldwide

Facebook said on Wednesday that "Reactions", an extension of the "Like" button, has now been rolled out worldwide.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
EFG to create 5th-largest Swiss private bank after BSI buy ECONOMY

EFG to create 5th-largest Swiss private bank after BSI buy

EFG International is buying BSI from Brazil’s Grupo BTG Pactual in a 1.33bn Swiss-franc ($1.34bn) deal that will create Switzerland’s fifth- largest private bank.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Emir’s Sword meet gets 5* status, international riders CULTURE

Emir’s Sword meet gets 5* status, international riders

Equestrian is getting bigger and better every year in Qatar, and this year’s HH The Emir’s Sword International Show Jumping is not only going to be an exceptional one but also highly competitive.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Nepal to rebuild historic Dharahara tower on its own INTERNATIONAL

Nepal to rebuild historic Dharahara tower on its own

Nepal has decided to rebuild on its own the historic Dharahara tower that was turned into rubble during the April 2015 earthquake.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
FIFA confident reforms will get vote of approval CULTURE

FIFA confident reforms will get vote of approval

FIFA is confident that the world football federations have taken on board the need for reform and will unite in providing the votes essential to push the world governing body into a more credible new era.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Garcia, Valderrama to host Spanish Open CULTURE

Garcia, Valderrama to host Spanish Open

Valderrama will stage the Spanish Open for the first time in April, with the Sergio Garcia Foundation as official host of the event at the course in Sotogrande, southern Spain, the European Tour announced yesterday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Celtic edge Benfica; PSG crush Shanghai 13-0 CULTURE

Celtic edge Benfica; PSG crush Shanghai 13-0

Celtic secured a sensational last-ditch 3-2 victory against a Benfica side who had dominated from start to finish, to climb above their Portuguese rivals in the Al Kass International Cup 2016 rankings.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
QOC celebrates NSD with ‘We Ride for Doha’ cycling event CULTURE

QOC celebrates NSD with ‘We Ride for Doha’ cycling event

The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) celebrated National Sport Day 2016 and ushered in a year of cycling in Doha by hosting a “We Ride for Doha 2016”.

4:45 AM November 25 2016