Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 April, 2018 3:30 am

Market to absorb higher oil prices, says Saudi Arabia

THE global market has the capacity to absorb higher oil prices, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khaled Al-Faleh has said. Faleh’s statement at a meeting of oil producers in Jeddah on Friday came as crude hit the highest level in more than three years. The statement...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 April, 2018 2:17 am

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Launches Three-City Roadshow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is leading a delegation of partners and stakeholders in a three-city roadshow to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).  Given KSA’s important source-market status, this promotional tour is consistent with DCT Abu...

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Culture & Education | Friday 20 April, 2018 4:54 am

AMC Cinemas and Noon team-up to sell tickets for historic ‘Black Panther’ showing

With the return of cinema to Saudi Arabia just one day away, AMC Cinemas has announced a partnership with Noon.com to sell tickets online for initial screenings of “Black Panther,” the Marvel Studios production of the immensely popular comic book that heralds the return of movie...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 20 April, 2018 1:01 am

Oil price soars to highest level in years

Oil surged Thursday close to three and a half-year peaks on simmering Mideast tensions and keen US demand. World oil prices extended Wednesday’s gains on the back of data showing a drop in US stockpiles — indicating improved demand — and expectations that a Russia-OPEC output...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 19 April, 2018 4:13 pm

Saudia Will Showcase New Onboard Products at Arabian Travel Market

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place in Dubai next week. This year marks the 25thedition of the show. SAUDIA has participated consistently throughout the years.  The...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 19 April, 2018 10:41 am

Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery partners with China’s HIGER Bus

Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery has announced a new strategic partnership with HIGER Bus, the leading Chinese bus and coach manufacturer, to support the development of public transportation in Saudi Arabia.   Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery will now offer various types of HIGER Bus vehicles to ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 19 April, 2018 4:29 am

Saudia all set to move to new Jeddah airport

Saudi Arabian Airlines has completed preparations to gradually transfer its domestic and international flight operations to the new King Abdulaziz International Airport. Saleh Al-Jasser, director general and other senior officials of Saudia, made an inspection tour of the Saudia facilities at...

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Business & Money | Thursday 19 April, 2018 4:27 am

Bahrain to host Gateway Gulf forum in May

Bahrain will host over 500 prominent investors and CEOs at the inaugural Gateway Gulf economic investment forum in May. The event will discuss economic trends within the Gulf region, touching on transformation strategies introduced by states in the wake of lower oil prices, characterised by the...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 19 April, 2018 12:05 am

Roll Camera Action: The revival of Saudi Arabian cinema

It was a night to remember: Cinema returned to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday with the first major movie screening in 35 years in a spectacular new theater in King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh. The gala screening of the Hollywood blockbuster Black Panther was attended by hundreds of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 18 April, 2018 1:00 pm

IHG® signs agreement with Al Hokair Hospitality for Holiday Inn Express® in Saudi Arabia

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Saudi Arabian business conglomerate, Al Hokair Group, which will see the debut of Holiday Inn Express®brand in Saudi Arabia, with a rollout...

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