Technology & IT | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 7:34 am

Smile Jeddah! You’re up next on Snapchat

Tuesday marks a special day for Jeddah’s “snapchatters” as the city will be going live on Snapchat’s “story” feature. The popular application will be broadcasting selected photos and videos of the second most populous city in the Kingdom for 24 hours, and to...

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Government | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 7:32 am

Best services to Hajis pledged

The Council of Ministers has affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness to provide best services and facilities to pilgrims. The Cabinet, chaired by Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Monday, was briefed on the preparedness of the government...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 3:58 am

LG AIMS TO ADD TO ITS SUCCESS IN THE PREMIUM TV MARKET

LG Electronics (LG) unveiled the company’s latest OLED TV line-up at its MEA regional launch event held this evening at the Madinat Jumeirah resort in Dubai. The event included a presentation detailing LG’s rise to the top of the global OLED industry and how the company intends to use...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 3:02 am

Omniyat to Develop AED1 Billion Langham Place Downtown Dubai

In its continued efforts to strengthen Dubai’s status as a global tourist destination, Omniyat, the city’s leading privately-held real estate development group that creates livable art, has announced its strategic alliance with Langham Hospitality Group, a leading hotel operator with an ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 2:32 am

Alwaleed, Japanese envoy discuss investment issues

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received Norihiro Okuda, Japanese ambassador to Saudi Arabia, at his office in Riyadh.  The envoy was accompanied by Katsuhiko Takahashi, minister and deputy chief of mission, and Shusuke Saito, first secretary, economic...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 1:56 am

HTC Announces SHARE REPURCHASE program

HTC Corporation today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program to restore investor confidence and increase shareholder value.   The share repurchase program, which will run over the course of the next two months, comprises the buy-back of up to 50...

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Government | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 1:30 am

SR2.5bn for Haj cleanup operation

 Municipal and Rural Affairs Minister Abdul Lateef Al-Asheikh was briefed on Monday about the SR2.5 billion awarded to companies contracted to clean up the holy sites during this year’s Haj. Al-Asheikh praised the country’s leaders and the various government and private agencies...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 1:13 am

Toshiba's Advanced Propulsion System to Drive Seibu Railway's New Trains

Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) will provide high performance propulsion systems for new Series 40000 trains that Seibu Railway Co., Ltd. will bring into service on lines serving Tokyo and its suburbs in spring of 2017. The propulsion systems comprise totally enclosed permanent magnet synchronous...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 24 August, 2015 4:58 pm

New Olay Regenerist Skin Energising Technology boosts proven anti-ageing range

Olay Regenerist announces the biggest upgrade in Olay history, which sees its proven formula boosted with new Skin Energising Technology. This new technology, developed from pioneering Celluar Bioenergetics research is proven to help fight the look of skin fatigue and boost skin’s...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 24 August, 2015 4:54 pm

L’azurde recognized as best jewelry brand in Saudi Arabia

L’azurde, the leading jewelry company, has been awarded the prize of “best jewelry brand in Saudi Arabia”. The award was presented by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the international entity dedicated to recognizing the most outstanding brands for their distinguished initiatives and...

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