Business & Money | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 2:52 pm

Saudi Arabia's ICT Community to Converge on Riyadh for 'IDC Directions 2019'

Saudi Arabia's most influential technology vendors, telecommunications operators, and IT service providers are set to gather at The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh next week (Tuesday, February 5) as International Data Corporation (IDC) hosts 'IDC Directions 2019', an event specially tailored for...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 2:33 pm

Saudi banks denies circulating anticipations on other mergers

Talat Hafiz, secretary general, Media and Banking Awareness Committee of Saudi Banks said that there is no truth about news and expectations of new possible mergers among Saudi banks except what was announced earlier, particularly the merger agreement between SABB Bank and Alawwal Bank, and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 2:28 pm

Etihad Airways and Microsoft team up to launch region’s first AI academy

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, today announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft to launch the first ever in-house AI Academy in the region, which will revolutionise the way the airline serves its customers by upskilling its workforce, optimising operations and creating...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 1:25 pm

World’s First Female Only Trampoline Park Is a Hit With Riyadh Ladies

The female community of Riyadh are swarming into the world’s first ladies only trampoline park and have embraced a fun, new fitness trend.   BOUNCE Rawdah opened its doors to the public in December, following a special launch night, and has witnessed over 30 million jumps and 10...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 1:22 pm

Daniah Alsaleh Announced as Winner of The Second Edition of the Ithra Art Prize

The KingAbdulazizCenter for World Culture (Ithra) and Art Dubai announce today London-based Saudi Arabian artist Daniah Alsalehas the winner of the second edition of the Ithra Art Prize.   The initiative was launched in 2017 by Ithra in partnership with Art Dubai, the aim of Ithra...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 12:58 pm

McLaren Automotive and Nahwasharq open new Riyadh showroom

Following new openings in Dubai, Beirut and Bahrain, McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance sportscars and supercars, continues to expand its presence in the Middle East as part of its Track25 business plan, with the inauguration of a new retail facility in the city of...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 12:03 pm

L’ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels Partners with Art of Heritage to Showcase Some of the Kingdom’s Sought-after Heritage Jewels

L’ÉCOLE Van Cleef & Arpels joins forces with Art of Heritage (AOH), a cultural trust that aims to foster the revival of Saudi art, craft and culture amongst newer generations, to showcase various jeweled objects from the Kingdom as part of the“Hidden Treasures: Jewelry from...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 5:00 am

Mauritius Receives Higher Footfalls From Saudi Arabia as Compared to Other Gcc Countries

Mauritius is witnessing a higher growth of tourist arrivals from Saudi Arabia and it has touched close to 15000 travellers in the first 10 months of 2018.  There has been a surge in newly married couples preferring Mauritius due to its pristine beaches and eco-tourism destinations. Since...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 2:20 am

OPPO Brings Global Technology Vision to Saudi Arabia with launch of R17 Series

 OPPO—a leading global smartphone brand—has officially arrived in Saudi Arabia, bringing to the Kingdom products that seamlessly combine breakthrough technology with artistic design. The launch coincides with the release of its hero smartphone series, the OPPO R Series, and the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 30 January, 2019 1:05 am

4 Key Features Smartphone Users Should Look for

Many smartphones flood the market every month and a lot of these phones have remarkable features and premium specs and cutting-edge technologies. But it is becoming harder than ever before for users to choose their next smartphone. Four key features that consumers should always take into account...

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