Business & Money | Friday 26 October, 2018 2:31 am

Saudi Housing Ministry signs residential real estate deals worth $4.4bln on FII sidelines

The Saudi Ministry of Housing has signed three residential real estate development agreements worth $4.4 billion, the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) announced on Thursday on the sides of the Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh. One of the deals was a $2.6 billion memorandum...

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Business & Money | Friday 26 October, 2018 2:30 am

Double win for GAC Dubai at Logistics & Transport Awards 2018

Neil McMaster, GAC Dubai’s General Manager for Contract Logistics, took to the stage twice at last week’s inaugural Logistics & Transport Awards: once, to accept the FMCG Logistics Provider of the Year accolade on behalf of the company; and again when he was named Supply Chain...

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Technology & IT | Friday 26 October, 2018 1:34 am

Panasonic announces 100 winners of Youth Photography Contest held in celebration of its centennial milestone

Panasonic is pleased to announce the 100 winners of the Middle East Youth Photography competition, held as part of its centennial celebrations. The month-long online competition drew 1,700 entries across the region from youths of 18 to 25 years, who submitted their most creative interpretations of...

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Business & Money | Friday 26 October, 2018 1:21 am

Saudi mega projects shine bright light on Kingdom’s US$3 billion interior design market

A new wave of mega projects in Saudi Arabia are set to fuel major growth in the Kingdom’s US$3 billion interior design market.   Real estate developments with a combined value of US$146 billion, including massive mixed-use projects such as King Abdullah Economic City, have created...

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Technology & IT | Friday 26 October, 2018 12:34 am

Mega Sale 2018 unveiled at EDDY Showrooms Chain

EDDY Home & Electronic, the leading company in Saudi Arabia in electronics, furniture and household appliances and owned by United Yousuf Mohammed Naghi Company, unveiled “Mega Sale 2018” with discount up to 70%. The campaign kicked off on October 18thand will last until November...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 25 October, 2018 2:47 pm

SAR 3.0 Billion Mou to Build New Network of Schools in Saudi Arabia

In a major step forward towards opening up its education sector for foreign investment, Saudi Arabia has announced an ambitious partnership between GEMS Education and Hassana Investment Company, the investment arm of the General Organization for Social Insurance “GOSI”. The...

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Business & Money | Thursday 25 October, 2018 2:32 pm

Homeworks launches Weekend Mega Offers

Homeworks, Al-Futtaim’s home improvement and lifestyle brand, will now be offering huge discounts and amazing promotions during the Weekend Mega offer.   During the two-day event which starts October 26, customers purchasing two items will receive the third item free across...

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Business & Money | Thursday 25 October, 2018 2:00 pm

Wadi Signs Us$ 30 Million Strategic Partnership With Retail Giant Majid Al Futtaim

Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia today announced an investment in Wadi which operates Wadi Grocery, the fastest growing online grocery delivery platform in Saudi Arabia. The investment in Wadi is part of a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 25 October, 2018 1:54 pm

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts Hosts Series of Exquisite Afternoon Tea Masterclasses across MEA Highlighting the Brand’s Coveted Signature Ritual

IT IS TIME FOR TEA!  St. Regis Hotels & Resorts announces a series of exquisite afternoon tea masterclasses across its properties in the Middle East and Africa region including ‘Tiny Tea’ experiences for children.   The St. Regis Abu Dhabi hosted the kick off...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 25 October, 2018 1:37 pm

Microsoft highlights intelligent Cloud Solutions at 7th Regional Cybersecurity Summit in Kuwait

Microsoft this week marked its presence as the Cloud Security Partner at the 7th Regional Cybersecurity (RCS) Summit in Kuwait, a key event hosted by the Communications and information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA). Organized by ITU Arab Regional Cybersecurity, in collaboration...

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