Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 9:57 am

Ajman Tourism launches Smartphone application "Visit Ajman"

Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of the Emirate of Ajman and Chairman of the Ajman Executive Council, Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) launched a Smartphone application “Visit Ajman” at the 10th Ajman Government Forum held to celebrate ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 8:46 am

ITFC Pledges US$ 875 MILLION to Support Burkina Faso 2016-2020 DEVELOPMENT PLAN

The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, announced a pledge of USD875 million to support Burkina Faso’s National Program for Economic and Social Development (PNDES). The amount represents a significant portion of the IDB ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 7:49 am

Public Voting for the 7th Edition of Eventex Awards announced

With Eventex 2017 just around the corner, entry submission for the 7th edition of global event awards Eventex Awards is now closed. Every year the People’s Choice Event award is decided by public voting. People are invited to cast their votes by 12 December. The finalists will...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 7:35 am

GCC VAT expected to produce revenues of over $25 billion per annum: EY

The adoption of value added tax (VAT) by the GCC countries represents a major shift in tax policy that will impact all segments of the economy and lead to a fundamental change in the way businesses operate across around the region. According to EY, the VAT of 5% is expected to produce revenues ...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 5:53 am

Aljomaih and Shell Company sets new Guinness record for the world's largest motor oil bottle

Shell and Aljomaih Lubricating Oil Company (JOSLOC) unveiled the world's largest oil bottle contains 1000 liters of Shell Helix Ultra 5W-40 motor oil with PurePlus technology. This remarkable event took place at the Saudi International Motor Show in Jeddah in the presence Guinness World Records ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 5:51 am

Riyadh Marriott Hotel & Marriott Executive Apartments receive 2 awards at the World Luxury Hotel Awards Ceremony 2016

Riyadh Marriott Hotel received the “2016 Luxury Hotel and Conference Center” award, while Marriott Executive Apartments, Riyadh Makarim received the “2016 Luxury Serviced Apartment” award. The awards were granted by the World Luxury Hotel Awards within a ceremony that was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 4:09 am

Rixos Hotels to Increase to 40 Hotels by 2020

Rixos Group of hotels is expected to increase to 32 hotels worldwide by 2018. Rixos Hotels is one of the fastest growing international hospitality brands in the world. The group has been steadily growing its portfolio around the globe and there’s also a keen interest in expanding further...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 3:53 am

Sacoor Brothers store opening in Panorama Mall, Riyadh

On December 6th, Majid Al Futtaim Fashion and Sacoor Brothers proudly hosted the official opening of the second Sacoor Brothers boutique in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rajiv Suri, Chief Executive Officer at Majid Al Futtaim Fashion and Bart Denolf, CEO Franchise for Sacoor Brothers were both present for...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 3:30 am

Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament 2016: United Efforts Vital to Advance Peace and Security

Amidst an unprecedented rise of terrorism across the globe, the Global Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament dedicated its second panel discussion to devising viable plans for advancing peace and stability in the world. Titled ‘United to Advance Peace and Security’, the session...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 3:19 am

Nissan Reveals its all-new Compact Crossover Kicks and 2018 Pathfinder at the SIMS

Following its major success at EXCS & Riyadh Motor Shows, Nissan participates in the 38th edition of the Saudi International Motor Show with a display of its exciting line-up, and a local reveal of the all-new compact crossover “Kicks” and 2017 “Pathfinder”, one of...

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