Government | Sunday 27 November, 2016 1:42 pm

Kingdom witnessing social, economic renaissance: King

Saudi Arabia is witnessing a social and economic renaissance due to ambitious development plans, said Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman during a reception held in his honor by the people of Al-Ahsa province at Hajr Palace here on Saturday. “The Kingdom’s Vision 2030 aims...

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Government | Sunday 27 November, 2016 1:39 pm

King: Improving security key to meeting challenges

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Saturday stressed the need to diversify sources of income and raise productivity in the Kingdom amid an increasingly competitive world economy. Speaking at Al-Hajr Palace, the king said improving security and raising the level of performance of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 27 November, 2016 9:18 am

SAGIA Enhances Investors Relations with Twitter Integration

The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) announced today that it has integrated its world-class SAP CRM (customer relationship management) system with Twitter, to manage its social media accounts in order to enhance interaction with existing and prospective...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 27 November, 2016 4:26 am

Bodour Al Qasimi: Knowledge is the Key to Development, Dialogue and Peace for Future Generations Worldwide

  “Knowledge is the key to development, dialogue and peace for future generations worldwide,” said Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Founder and CEO of Kalimat Group and Founder and Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of Kalimat Foundation for Children’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 November, 2016 4:14 am

Qatar Tourism Authority Prepares to Launch New Festival

Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has confirmed plans to introduce a new addition to Qatar’s calendar of festivals and tourism events during 2017. The new festival is part of QTA’s strategy to grow and diversify Qatar’s tourism offering, particularly in the area of family and urban...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 27 November, 2016 3:06 am

Jawwy from STC launches “Ahlan” to meet the YouTube viewing needs of young Saudis

Jawwy from STC, the world’s first truly digital mobile service, has launched its “Ahlan” range of offers.  New subscribers can enjoy 1GB data and 2GB YouTube free every month for the first 3 months and current subscribers can get up to 50GB YouTube free every time they buy a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 27 November, 2016 2:48 am

dusitD2 project launched in Phuket

Leading hospitality company Dusit International has signed a management agreement with Phuket-based property developer Layana Development Co., Ltd. to operate the dusitD2 Phuket Aria in Surin Beach. Located on the west coast of Phuket between Bang Tao and Kamala Beaches, and just 30 minutes by...

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Business & Money | Sunday 27 November, 2016 2:11 am

Make-A-Wish Foundation® UAE fundraiser, in association with Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi

To kick of the 2016 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, the Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat al Beri, Abu Dhabi, in partnership with famous motorsport photographer Mark Sutton and F1™ reporter and event organizer Inga Stracke hosted a fundraiser reception to support the Make-A-Wish...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 27 November, 2016 1:44 am

TP-Link Mea to Showcase SMB Products at Cairo ICT 2016

TP-Link Technologies Co Ltd, a global provider of SOHO, SMB networking products and wireless LAN solutions, has announced that it will be demonstrating its commitment to Egypt’s ICT sector by returning to Cairo ICT 2016, one of the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) most prominent IT ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 26 November, 2016 12:00 pm

GIB launches its new corporate identity in Riyadh

Gulf International Bank (GIB) revealed its new corporate identity coinciding with the bank’s 40th anniversary celebrations. The unveiling of the new identity was shared with officials at a special ceremony in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. The new brand identity reflects the...

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