Business & Money | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:54 am

Bahri and Hyundai Heavy Industries Collaborate to Roll Out Big Data Initiatives

Bahri, a global leader in transportation and logistics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group to harness Big Data and technological innovation in the maritime industry. Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) Group is the world’s largest shipbuilding...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:46 am

KING ABDULLAH PORT CONFIRMS THE KINGDOM’S ROLE AS A GLOBAL LOGISTICS CENTER AT SEA ASIA 2017 IN SINGAPORE

  King Abdullah Port successfully concluded its participation in and sponsorship of Sea Asia 2017, the event’s sixth edition, which was recently held in Singapore as part of Singapore Maritime Week. Sea Asia 2017 was co-organized by Seatrade and the Singapore Maritime...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:39 am

GIB is Granted Approval to Become A Local Bank in Saudi Arabia

Gulf International Bank (GIB or the Bank) expresses its gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, His Royal Highness Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the Deputy Crown Prince, and to the Government of Saudi Arabia for entrusting the...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:31 am

EMIRATI CHILDREN SPREAD THE JOY OF ‘HAQ AL LAILA’ AT ABU DHABI AIRPORT

  The Emirati children of Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) employees have been spreading the joy of Haq Al Laila, an Arabian Gulf Muslim festival, by giving the airline’s guests special ’Kharyta’ goodie bags, made from national dress material, as they depart its home base at...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:20 am

Budget deficit drops 71% in Q1

SAUDI ARABIA’S budget deficit fell by 71 percent in the first quarter of this year, Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan said on Thursday, after the Kingdom made sweeping spending cuts. The deficit dropped to SR26 billion ($6.93 billion) in the first three months while compared to the same...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:16 am

Completion of Jeddah Tower, world’s tallest building, delayed to 2019

The completion date for the world’s tallest tower has been pushed back to 2019, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal said Thursday, almost six years after launching the record-breaking project. Jeddah Tower is to rise more than a kilometer (almost 3,300 feet), placing it above Dubai’s Burj...

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Business & Money | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:11 am

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology unveils strategic drone program Saqr 1

The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) unveiled in Riyadh on Thursday the strategic drone program Saqr 1. Prince Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed, president of KACST, said the techniques used in this aircraft put it in the list of the world best UAVs. “Saqr 1 is equipped with ...

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Government | Friday 12 May, 2017 11:07 am

Saudi Crown prince inaugurates 17th Scientific Forum for Haj, Umrah and Visit Research

MADINAH: The 17th Scientific Forum for Haj, Umrah and Visit Research was inaugurated Wednesday at Taibah University in Madinah by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif, chairman of the Higher Supervisory Committee of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Haj and Umrah Research. The...

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Beauty & Style | Friday 12 May, 2017 10:29 am

Chopard participates at the Salon Des Grandes Complications in Riyadh

  Chopard along with partner Al Fardan Jewellery exhibits at the Salon Des Grandes Complications taking place for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from May 8 to 11, 2017 at the renowned 5-star Hotel Al Faisaliah.   Fine watchmaking exhibition first time in...

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| Thursday 11 May, 2017 4:17 pm

Witnessing GCC and International participation Saudi Elenex Exhibition Kicks Off in May

With an extensive Gulf and International participation, the Saudi Elenex and Saudi Aircon Exhibitions will kick off during the period between 14 to May 16, 2017 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd, the organizing company, announced that it is...

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