Environment & Energy | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 11:38 am

Saudi Electricity Company and GE sign MoU to further drive the digital transformation of the Kingdom’s power sector

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GE (NYSE: GE) at the second annual Saudi-US CEO Forum held under the theme, ‘An Era of Transformation: From Vision to Implementation’ and the patronage of the Crown Prince, HRH Prince Mohammed bin...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 11:34 am

Roda Hotels & Resorts to highlight growing portfolio at Arabian Travel Market 2018

RODA Hotels & Resorts, a Dubai-based hospitality management company and a subsidiary of Dubai International Real Estate, is all geared up for its inaugural participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018where it will run the spotlight on its key hospitality projects under operation since ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 11:28 am

Luxury Seekers: Say Hola to Spain, Konichiwa to Kyoto And Remember to Return to Rio

Each year, the Hotel Price Index™(HPI™) from Hotels.com™reveals tons of interesting facts and trends about the cost of overnight stays around the world. This year, Hotels.com is giving away the secrets of where to go for the most luxe holiday stays on the planet for a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 11:24 am

Spotlight on Family Travel as Lausanne Tourisme Returns to Arabian Travel Market 2018

 Lausanne Tourisme announced its participation at the highly anticipated Arabian Travel Market 2018 that will take place in Dubai from April 22 - 25. The event will witness the promotion of some of the city’s best hotels, theme parks, museums, historical sites, lake experiences, and ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 11:17 am

Saudi Arabia Granted 664 Patents in 2017; Double of All Arab Countries Combined

Saudi Arabia has ranked 23rdamong 92 countries in terms of patents granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in 2017. The vast majority of these patented inventions are scientific.   According to StatNano, which publishes at the beginning of each year a report on...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 11:11 am

Foreign investment "first" in Saudi Arabia: Allianz Group acquires stake in Saudi-listed company

Leading global law firm Baker McKenzie has acted for Allianz Group on its acquisition of an additional interest in the share capital of Saudi-listed company Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Company (AzSF), a provider of insurance products for corporate and individual clients, from Saudi...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 9:30 am

The Ritz-carlton Riyadh Appoints Esat Akyildiz as the Executive Chef

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh announces the appointment of Chef Esat Akyildiz as the property’s Executive Chef.    In his new role, Chef Esat will be in charge of the culinary and stewarding teams overseeing kitchens and operations in all food and beverage outlets, including...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 9:11 am

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) Achieves Double-digit Passenger Growth in Q1 – 8.3 Million Guests Carried

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has reached new heights in its 73 year history, revealing milestone figures from Q1 2018 results. With the growth of seat capacity at 9%, total passenger growth has steadily increased - carrying 8.3 million...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 8:01 am

‘Maharat min Google’ launches to grow digital skills of the Arab world

Google announced today the launch of ‘Maharat min Google’, a free digital skills-building program in Arabic, in an effort to help people in MENA find jobs, advance their careers or grow their businesses. Based on a blended learning model, ‘Maharat min Google’ provides free...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 17 April, 2018 6:43 am

LINE LIVE Hosting ‘Share Your Talent’ Contest for Promising Young Talents in Saudi Arabia

Following the February 12 launch of the LINE LIVE video streaming platform in 13 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), LINE Corporation has announced that it is hosting “Share Your Talent,” an online contest that runs until April 28, 2018.  LINE LIVE’s...

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