Government | Wednesday 14 December, 2016 6:00 am

Saudi Arabia launches new banknotes

New Saudi banknotes and coins to commemorate the era of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman were officially launched here Tuesday night. Livestreaming of the launch of the new currency by the Riyadh-based Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) marked the formal release of the sixth...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 14 December, 2016 4:31 am

King Salman honors winners of King Khalid Prize

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman graced the ceremony to honor winners of the 6th edition of King Khalid Prize at Faisaliyah Hotel in Riyadh on Tuesday evening. The King distributed the prizes to the winners in the three branches — “Excellence among non-profit...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 14 December, 2016 3:25 am

Ford Brings Intelligent SYNC®3 Infotainment System to the Middle East

The latest generation of Ford's innovative communications and entertainment system is set to make its Middle East debut as the high-tech new SYNC®3 is launched on most 2017MY models. In addition to other new languages, Ford’s SYNC3 will support Arabic for the first time – both...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 3:55 pm

SAMACO Automotive begins a new era with the official opening of Audi terminal in Jeddah

Saudi Arabian Marketing and Agencies Company Ltd. (SAMACO Automotive), the official dealer for Audi in Saudi Arabia, celebrates the inauguration of the “Audi terminal Jeddah”. The new showroom, spanning more than 2330 square meter, is located at Medina Road, the main and most important...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 3:41 pm

AccorHotels hosts Saudi Arabia’s First Women’s Empowerment and Integration Forum

AccorHotels, one of the world’s leading hotel operators, held its first ever ‘Women Empowerment and Integration Forum’ at the Sofitel Jeddah. The event is also the first to be organized by a private sector entity, focused on inspiring a new generation of young Saudi women to reach ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 3:18 pm

Minor Hotels To Debut Its Luxury Anantara Brand In Saudi Arabia

Minor Hotels (MH), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 155 hotels and resorts in 23 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, South America, Africa and the Indian Ocean, is pleased to announce the debut of its luxury Anantara brand in Jeddah, Saudi...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 1:13 pm

ArabNet Riyadh Conference Highlights the Importance of Innovation

Over 1,400 digital leaders gathered at the ArabNet Riyadh conference to discuss the latest in digital innovation and entrepreneurship, following the launch of Vision 2030 and the National Transformation Program (NTP). The event was held under the patronage of the General Authority for Small and...

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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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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 2:03 am

Countdown to Lufthansa’s new A350-900 service begins

The countdown to the delivery of the most modern long-haul aircraft and the newest addition to the Lufthansa fleet has begun. On 19 December 2016, Lufthansa will receive its first A350-900, and on 21 December the Airbus will be transferred from Toulouse to Munich, with expected arrival in the...

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Government | Tuesday 13 December, 2016 1:00 am

New designs of Saudi banknotes and coins to be released today

The Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) will release on Tuesday evening new designs of Saudi banknotes and coins, SAMA announced on its website. The 6th issue of banknotes and coins for the era of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will have the motto, “Trust and...

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