Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 3 November, 2016 4:21 am

Rocco Forte Hotels Announces Opening of First Property in Middle East Soon in Jeddah

All eyes in the hospitality and travel industry are on the opening of the first ever Rocco Forte hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.   Set for 14th November 2016, the soft opening of Assila Hotel marks the beginning of the hotel group’s quest to expand its presence in the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 3 November, 2016 4:14 am

Common insurance system to ease labor movement in GCC countries

Minister of Labor and Social Development Mufrej Al-Haqabani confirmed that developing a common system to extend insurance protection for Gulf citizens working in any of the GCC’s countries will encourage the mobility of labor forces between these countries, and realize economic and social...

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Government | Thursday 3 November, 2016 3:13 am

King Salman given Auditing Bureau report

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received Wednesday a copy of the 56th annual report of the General Auditing Bureau for the Hijri year 1436/1437.  The report includes leading financial results of the audits and performance controls carried out by the bureau, as well as...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 3 November, 2016 3:08 am

GE’s Power Services launches Fleet360* Services Platform, one year after Alstom Power Acquisition

GE’s Power Services business (NYSE: GE) today launched its new Fleet360* platform to showcase its enhanced total plant capabilities to service both GE and cross-fleet power generation equipment for utility and industrial plant operators worldwide. This launch comes one year after acquiring...

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Business & Money | Thursday 3 November, 2016 2:42 am

RSGT highlights its achievements at the 12th Trans Middle East conference

Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), the flagship container docking terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port participated recently in the 12th Trans Middle East 2016, the biggest annual Container Ports and Terminal Operations Exhibition and Conference in The Middle East. The two-day event which took place...

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Business & Money | Thursday 3 November, 2016 12:39 am

Jeddah hosts more than 400 exhibitors participating in November

Jeddah hosts more than 400 exhibitors participating in three major international exhibitions taking place in November 2016 with Arab and international wide participation, in an outstanding  convention bringing together all those interested in furniture and design, food and beverage and health...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 5:37 pm

Jeddah Urban Development & Real Estate Investment Event Inaugurated

The 7th edition of the Jeddah Urban Development & Real Estate Investment Event, powered by Cityscape, officially opened its doors today, putting the spotlight on a range of projects that are set to alter the Kingdom’s landscape. The Event was opened on behalf of His Royal Highness...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 2:56 pm

GCC Cities Demonstrate Leadership in Water Security

The GCC’s successful record of overcoming extreme water scarcity in one of the driest parts of the world will be a cornerstone of the fifth International Water Summit (IWS), to be held in Abu Dhabi in January 2017.   All 21 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 2:36 pm

The 6th Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Conference 2016

UAE Internal Auditors Association will hold its 6th Annual Chief Audit Executive (CAE) Conference themed “Enhance & Protect Challenges Ahead” at the Four Seasons Hotel at Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi on the 9th & 10th of November 2016. This year’s "Smart...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 2 November, 2016 2:23 pm

Saudi Arabia to Mount Its Biggest Gulfood Manufacturing Push to Date

Saudi Arabia will next week launch its biggest ever promotion at Gulfood Manufacturing, the Middle East’s largest food manufacturing, processing and packaging, logistics and materials handling exhibition, which runs at Dubai World Trade Centre from 7-9 November.   Of the more...

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