The Riyadh Development Authority has announced that the rehabilitation of the Diriyah heritage site is on track and would be completed in about two and a half years.“The rehabilitation of Diriyah is being completed with a combination of old and new technology,” a spokesman told Arab News in an...
Newly appointed Culture and Information Minister Abdul Aziz Al-Khodairy has unveiled a new vision for the Kingdom’s media to foster cooperation between the people and the authorities and to ensure development and improve quality.Speaking to the editors in chief of Saudi newspapers and magazines...
SEDCO Holding participates through a panel discussion and a workshop in the 8th edition of the Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) which lasts from January 25-27th, in the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh. The annual Forum brings together global business leaders, international political leaders and...
The Saudi judicial system has left its impact on the integrity of the judicial process, according to the head of the American Bar Association (ABA), William Hubbard.Hubbard made his observation during his meeting with Minister of Justice Mohammed Al-Issa who received him at his office in the...
Riyadh Gov. Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz launched a host of health care projects in the presence of Health Minister of Health Mohammed Al-Hayazie at the governorate on Tuesday. The projects include 42 primary health care centers, two hospitals and a number of IT systems that aim to...
UBS, the world’s leading wealth manager, has announced that it will partner with the Saudi Art Council to sponsor the 2015 edition of Jeddah Arts “21,39”, which will begin in Jeddah tomorrow. Now in its second year, Jeddah Arts “21,39” is a non-profit initiative organized by the Saudi Art ...
The Waldorf Astoria Jeddah - Qasr Al Sharq has been recognised at the World Luxury Hotel Awards by being voted as the Country Winner in the Luxury Hotel category. The honour was announced at the eighth annual World Luxury Hotel Awards that were celebrated at the Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town,...
Technology in the travel industry will come into focus at Arabian Travel Market this year, with the four-day event set to highlight tech growth within the industry, as online travel bookings in the MENA region increased by 10% in 2014.According to YouGov data (which surveyed 22,686 online...
The Middle East and North Africa region is about to witness a growth period in terms of solar energy investments. According to a recent report by MEED, more than $50 billion is expected to be put into projects on the ground in the region by 2020. It’s been a topic on governments’ agenda for...
A convoy of illustrious Porsche Panamera Executives will take on the role of official VIP shuttle car for the 2015 Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF), as Porsche Saudi Arabia, part of Volkswagen Group Saudi Arabia, prepares to re-launch the longer wheel-based Panamera. Taking place 25th to the 27th ...
