Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 29 May, 2016 5:41 am

Rotana to open 5 new hotels in line with Vision 2030

Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia and Eastern Europe, has announced that it will open five new hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2016-2017, including two hotels each in Riyadh and Jeddah and one in Al-Khobar. The move is seen as...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 5:40 am

“New Beginnings”: Persil Abaya Shampoo empowers Saudi women

In association with Al Bir Society Jeddah which supports women and empowers productive families in Saudi Arabia, Persil Abaya Shampoo of Henkel is proud to launch for the second consecutive year the “New Beginnings” campaign in line with the holy month of Ramadan, as a step towards...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 5:36 am

Shoura sits on proposal for 8 years

The Shoura Council has not yet decided on a proposal submitted about eight years ago to reduce various charges for recruitment of domestic workers, farmers and herdsmen. The proposal, submitted by two former Shoura members, Mohammad Al-Quaihes and Abdullah Al-Dosari, was initially approved by the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 4:56 am

SABIC hosts Innovation Day reflecting support for Saudi Arabia’s NEW VISION

SABIC showcased a range of futuristic, innovative products at the second edition of its bi-annual Innovation Day in Riyadh on May 25 and 26, demonstrating how research excellence has played a large part in making the company an outstanding success story, driving the petrochemical industry forward,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 29 May, 2016 4:43 am

80% of hotel jobs in Makkah to be Saudized

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development branch in Makkah province is set to Saudize 80 percent of jobs in the province’s hotels and tourist resorts by the end of 2016. The plan is scheduled to be carried out in cooperation with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 28 May, 2016 4:53 pm

Cisco Honours Top Performing Partners at its UAE Partner Summit

Cisco presented twenty awards to its top performing partners in the UAE in recognition for their outstanding performance in 2015 across several categories. The gala awards ceremony held at The Ritz – Carlton, Dubai was attended by more than 200 delegates from the Cisco channel partner...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 28 May, 2016 6:45 am

A center for media excellence

MINISTER of Culture and Information Adel Al-Turaifi opened on Thursday evening the new headquarters of the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) in Riyadh. Speaking on the occasion, Al-Turaifi, who is also chairman of the board of directors of SPA, described the new building as an excellent addition to the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 May, 2016 5:47 am

Sadara and Saudi-Korean JV sign supply pact

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) has entered into a supply agreement with Surfactants’ Detergent Company (SDC), a joint venture being developed by a Saudi/South Korean consortium which plans to build a chemical production facility in PlasChem Park, located in Jubail Industrial City II. The ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 May, 2016 5:40 am

SABIC launches innovation hub

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched an innovation hub that would develop downstream businesses in the petrochemical industry and help build new energy-saving smart homes. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thenayan Al-Saud, SABIC’s chairman, said Wednesday at the launch that ...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 28 May, 2016 5:11 am

FCA & UMC Bring The Exciting Dodge Driving Experience To Riyadh

Staged over three days at Al Reem International Circuit in Riyadh, the Dodge Driving Experience welcomed brand ambassadors from the Mopar Arabia club, important media representatives from Saudi Arabia and key VIP and fleet customers.   Guests had the opportunity not only to experience...

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