Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 March, 2017 11:04 am

ATM Global Stage to open with Expo 2020 legacy debate

  The legacy of Expo 2020 is set to come under the spotlight on Arabian Travel Market’s Global Stage, returning for the 2017 show at Dubai World Trade Centre, from April 24 to 27. Expo 2020, between October 2020 and April 2021, will bring together more than 180 nations and is...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:43 am

IT spending in Saudi Arabia to hit SR28 billion in 2017

The volume of spending on information technology (IT) in the Kingdom is expected to hit $7.5bn (SR28bn) in the current year, local media said quoting an official of the Oracle Company. Abulrahman Al-Zihaiban, senior vice president of Oracle in the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Central Asia, told ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:41 am

Petromin launches first Nissan showroom in Eastern Province

PETROMIN, Nissan’s authorized Kingdom-wide dealer, has celebrated the inauguration of its first showroom in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The dealership spans more than 7000 m2, and is strategically located on King Fahad Road in Dammam, one of the largest cities in KSA. The occasion...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 March, 2017 9:39 am

Monster Jam lives up to its hype; drawing at least 30,000 in Saudi capital

Monster Jam lived up to its hype on the opening of its two-night show at the King Fahd International Stadium in the Saudi capital late Friday. The wide parking area around the stadium started to fill early, while many truck fans walked long distances and then queued up for their tickets with...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 March, 2017 5:00 am

Arabian Centres: Amplifying its family entertainment offering with fun for everyone

ACCL has signed a sponsorship agreement with top entertainment specialists Event Box to conduct children’s events throughout the year, in its major malls across Saudi Arabia (KSA). A series of 12 events will be held throughout 2017 in leading ACCL Malls such as Al Hamra Mall in Riyadh and...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 March, 2017 5:56 pm

Doha Bank illustrates strong reputation with awards at EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2017

Doha Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in Qatar, illustrated the competitiveness of its banking services by bagging the trophy at the ‘EMEA Finance Middle East Banking Awards 2017’. Doha Bank was awarded in the categories of the ‘Best Local Bank in Qatar’. The...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 18 March, 2017 3:00 pm

Rain, dust storms forecast over coming days

The Presidency of Meteorology and Environment (PME) has forecast unstable weather throughout the Kingdom starting Saturday, saying an active southern surface wind will carry dust and prevent horizontal visibility. This will be accompanied by higher temperatures in Tabuk, the Northern Frontier...

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Government | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:48 pm

Shoura delegation to take part in Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union conference

A Shoura Council delegation led by the speaker of the council, Sheikh Dr. Abdullah Al-Asheikh, will participate in the 24th conference of the Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union on Monday in the Moroccan capital Rabat. The Shoura delegation will include a member of the executive committee for the Arab...

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Government | Saturday 18 March, 2017 2:30 pm

King Salman’s Asian tour seen bolstering ties with friendly countries

RIYADH: King Salman’s tour of Asia has given a new dimension to bilateral relations with countries of the region, commentators said. The tour comes at a time when the Kingdom is working keenly to diversify its economy, having launched the ambitious Vision 2030 reform plan. Mohammed...

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Business & Money | Friday 17 March, 2017 6:00 am

Paris Gallery Group announces five-year expansion plan

The Paris Gallery Group of Companies has announced its five-year plan (2017-2021) aimed at strengthening its retail presence in the GCC region in particular and the Middle East region in general. Paris Gallery has also announced a well-researched strategic expansion plan that includes opening 30 ...

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