Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:53 pm

Etihad Airways James Hogan Named One Of The 25 Most Influential Business Travel Executives In 2015

James Hogan, President and Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been recognized as one of the 25 most influential business travel executives by Business Travel News (BTN), the premier industry publication for corporate travel...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:45 pm

International Water Summit 2016 Brings MENA Water Security into Focus

The International Water Summit (IWS) 2016 is set to attract global experts, decision makers, and business innovators to address the impending water demand and supply gap in the Middle East, and the challenges and opportunities to ensuring water sustainability in the region.   According...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 12:37 pm

Mobil 1 sponsors "Alghassan Racing Team"

Arabian Petroleum Supply Company (APSCO), the producer of Mobil 1 oil in Saudi Arabia, announced its sponsorship of  Alghassan Racing Team. The Team is participating in GT racing open series for the season 2015/2016 under the leadership of Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 7:34 am

Ardah on UNESCO World Heritage list

The 10th session of a UNESCO committee, held in Namibia, has agreed to put the Saudi Ardah dance on the list of World Intangible Heritage. Ardah is a type of folkloric dance. The dance is performed with two rows of men opposite each other, each of whom may or may not be wielding swords or canes, ...

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Government | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 5:28 am

GCC Summit’s preparatory session begins in Riyadh

Foreign ministers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states pose for a photo during the preparatory session of the 36th GCC Summit in Riyadh on Monday evening. Adel Al-Jubeir, minister of foreign affairs, chaired the session that will finalize the agenda of the Summit, which will be held on...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 5:17 am

Arabnet Riyadh To Host Ministers And Top Desicion Makers In Saudi Arabia's Largest Digital Forum

Under the patronage of HRH Prince Dr. Turki Bin Saud Al Saud, President of KACST, a ministerial panel with key ministries and dignitaries entitled “Vision 2030:Moving the Kingdom Towards the Knowledge Economy.” The distinguished panel will be preceded by a keynote by HRH Prince Dr....

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 4:07 am

Al-Nahda Philanthropic Society for Women and Uber Collaborate in a Unique Initiative for the First Time in Saudi Arabia

In light of the Municipal Elections in the KSA entering its third round, where both male and female voters aged 18 and above can select their preferred candidate to take on this great role, Al Nahda Philanthropic Society for women has partnered with the world famous personal driving app Uber....

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 3:33 am

Municipal elections: 600 nominees out of final list

About 600 male and female candidates for the third municipal elections have been removed from the final list of contenders, according to chairman of the executive committee of the elections Judaie Al-Qahtani. “The contestants have either voluntarily opted to back off or they were dismissed ...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 3:17 am

ROLLS-ROYCE WRAITH ‘INSPIRED BY MUSIC’ ARRIVES IN THE KINGDOM

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has contributed to the myth and legend of the contemporary music scene since the birth of Rock & Roll. Over half a century later, this long-standing love affair lives on, with some of the world’s most celebrated artists choosing the marque as the ultimate...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 8 December, 2015 2:31 am

Prince Sultan: Take care of historic mosques

The mosque plays a significant role in strengthening relations between the people and helps promote unity and integrity among citizens, asserted Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH). The SCTNH chief made this remark during a session...

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