Business & Money | Monday 18 November, 2019 4:51 pm

Airbnb and IOC Announce Major Global Olympic Partnership

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Airbnb today announced a significant agreement to support the Olympic Movement through to 2028. The nine-year, five-Games partnership is designed to create a new standard for hosting that will be a win for host cities, a win for spectators and fans, and ...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 November, 2019 4:37 pm

Al-Talayi Bridgestone The Best Tire Dealer in the Kingdom

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of strategic partnership between Al-Talayi Co. Ltd. and Bridgestone tires in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al-Talayi received an award for the Best Tire Dealer in KSA from Sport Motor magazine in recognition of the success it achieved throughout ...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 November, 2019 4:26 am

ekar Launches in Saudi Arabia Following $17.5M Series B Round

ekar, the Middle East’s first and largest carshare operator, will now launch operations in Riyadh following the company’s successful Series B totaling USD$17.5 million in June of this year.  Dubai-based venture capital firm Polymath Ventures led the round which includes Al...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 18 November, 2019 2:15 am

ONTIME.COM Celebrates its 2nd Birthday

Watches & Jewelry market leader ONTIME, just celebrated its second birthday, marking two years since the popular e-commerce site went live. With an extensive following and massive site visits per year, ONTIME is a homegrown concept developed by Alyasra Fashion, the leading fashion retailer ...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 November, 2019 1:18 am

STARZPLAY signs long-term deal with Intigral to provide content up to 2023

STARZPLAY, the subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, has signed a multi-year contract with Intigral, a subsidiary of Saudi Telecom Company (STC). The three-and-a-half-year deal represents the second renewal of the agreement, whereby STARZPLAY’s full service and content library will...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 18 November, 2019 12:21 am

Markus Duesmann to be new Audi CEO

Markus Duesmann will become the new CEO of Audi on April 1, 2020. The 50-year-old mechanical engineer will succeed Bram Schot, who has held the position since June 2018. Duesmann has been active in the automotive industry for almost three decades, most recently as Board of Management Member for...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 17 November, 2019 4:22 pm

GMC shines the spotlight on customization with bold new line-up at the Riyadh Car Show 2019

GMC has today announced that it will be bringing its boldest ever line up to the Riyadh Car Show 2019. Bringing the brand’s commitment to reliability, refinement in design and engineering excellence to life at the car show, GMC will highlight the vast range of accessories that car lovers ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 17 November, 2019 3:16 pm

Virgin Hyperloop One teams up with COYO to spark interest amongst youth to enter the world of technology

Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO), the world’s leading hyperloop company, this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UK-based Class Of Your Own (COYO), an experiential learning program that seeks to animate primary and secondary school children to pursue professional design, ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 November, 2019 3:46 am

King Abdullah Economic City launches World of Moments Festival

The King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) on Friday launched its winter World of Moments Festival. The event, which runs until Feb. 22, 2020, will offer a wide range of activities for visitors seeking entertainment and relaxation in an integrated modern environment. KAEC is the largest privately...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 17 November, 2019 2:48 am

Saudi coffee expert showcases importance of Brazilian coffee beans

Cafes are a booming industry in the Kingdom. With many cafes competing with each other, Saudi barista, cafe owner and coffee specialist Sara Al-Ali aims to give her customers a unique experience by reintroducing Turkish coffee and adding a special item to her brewing menu: Brazilian coffee...

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