Business & Money | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:34 am

Kuwait: Healthcare Sector Accounts For 6 Out of Top 10 Construction Projects

Kuwait’s top 10 construction projects are worth almost US$12 Billion, according to a BNC Report commissioned by The Big 5 Kuwait 2016. Infrastructure developments, educational facilities and new housing projects are propelling the country’s construction industry, which is set to reach...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:32 am

Landmark Group stores fit out process is well underway at Mall of Qatar

Mall of Qatar and Landmark Group signed a strategic agreement that will see the leading retail and hospitality conglomerate introduce some of the world’s most beloved brands to Qatar, under one roof. This week, Landmark Group confirmed that its brand store fit out processes are well underway...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:31 am

Zain KSA billing on tap for App Store, Apple Music, iTunes purchases

 Beginning Aug. 30, Zain Saudi Arabia offers customers the option to pay for purchases in the App Store and for Apple Music and iTunes, directly from their mobile phone account. The service is available to all Zain customers in Saudi Arabia for postpaid and prepaid mobile plans. The launched...

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Government | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:26 am

No one with dubious background allowed in Haj: Maj. Gen. Yahya

No one with suspicious backgrounds will be allowed to enter the Kingdom during the annual Haj pilgrimage, according to the country’s top immigration official. “Saudi diplomatic and consular missions abroad conduct thorough background checks while granting Haj visas and scrutinize all...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:18 am

Agreements upgrade partnership

Culture and Information Minister Adel Al-Toraifi said that the meetings held by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to China were fruitful and focused on energy, trade, security, culture, education and heritage. In a statement to Al-Ekhbaryia TV, he said that Prince Mohammed...

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Government | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:12 am

Deputy Crown Prince arrives in Japan

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday on an official visit to Japan. He was received at the airport by Japanese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonora and a number Japanese officials. ...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 1 September, 2016 9:55 am

BMW Group Appoints New Director of Sales and Marketing for Middle East Region

The BMW Group Regional Office in Dubai, responsible for BMW and MINI business operations across the Middle East region, has announced the appointment of Dr. Hamid Haqparwar as Director of Sales and Marketing for BMW Group in the Middle East, effective 1st October 2016.  He succeeds Ralf...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 September, 2016 9:19 am

Qassim emir pledges full support to market Buraidah dates abroad

Emir of Qassim Prince Faisal Bin Mishaal Bin Saud has promised the governorate would do everything possible to market Buraidah dates abroad and make it a major revenue source for the country. The emir made the promise during his visit to Buraidah Dates Festival on Monday. Prince Faisal said...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 1 September, 2016 2:59 am

LG, Global Leader IN 21:9 Aspect Monitors, to Unveil Latest Innovative Lineup at IFA

LG Electronics (LG), the industry leader in wide 21:9 aspect monitors for three consecutive years, is prepared to unveil two new 21:9 UltraWideTM monitors at IFA 2016 in Berlin. The 38-inch UltraWideTM curved monitor (model 38UC99) and 144Hz IPS 21:9 Curved UltraWideTM gaming monitor ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 4:16 pm

Dubai International Financial Centre Posts Strong Growth and Reaches Major Milestones in First Half of 2016

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub for the US$7.8 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, today announced the successful results of its first half 2016 operating review. DIFC continually ranks highly in different international rankings and...

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