Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 12:23 pm

Elegant Resorts sets new KSA destinations for winter holidays

With the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia winter holidays set to begin on 7 January 2016, it’s the perfect time to book an ultra-luxury family break for loved ones with Elegant Resorts. With an extended holiday period until 20 January, guests can both stay closer to home and travel to Dubai, or...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 January, 2016 12:14 pm

Canon Middle East to showcase world’s fastest wide format color printer at SGI 2016

Canon Middle East, a leader in imaging and printing solutions, will showcase its highly powerful Océ ColorWave 910 printing system, at the 19th edition of Sign & Graphic Imaging Middle East (SGI) to be held in Dubai this month.  Regarded as the fastest wide format color printer...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 January, 2016 11:01 am

HTC & UNDER ARMOUR UNVEIL UA HEALTHBOX

Today, HTC and Under Armour unveiled UA HealthBox™, the world’s first connected fitness system that measures, monitors, and manages the most important drivers of health and fitness – sleep, fitness, activity and nutrition. Designed and manufactured by HTC and powered by UA...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:56 am

Intel Brings Amazing Experiences to Life at Consumer Electronics Show

Intel Corporation showcased the vast power of technology to deliver new and amazing experiences throughout daily life. From the digitization of sports, to advances in health and wellness, to unleashing human creativity through music, art, robotics and invention, the company announced a number of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:24 am

Saudi Aramco signs deal to build employee homes

Saudi Aramco has signed a second contract to build homes for its employees, the state-owned oil company said in its weekly magazine The Arabian Sun. The contract to build 791 homes is part of plans to build more than 8,000 homes in total, as well as schools and community facilities. The new...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:20 am

Al-Ahsa’s Land of Civilizations project nears completion

Preparations are under way for the completion of the “Land of Civilizations” project at Al-Qara Mountain in the east of Al-Ahsa oasis. It is expected to open within the next two months. Abdul Latif Al-Afaleq, chairman of the Tourism Committee in the Al-Ahsa Chamber of Commerce and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:19 am

Hayya Jeddah festival begins today

The fourth edition of Hayya Jeddah is ready to launch from Jan. 7 till Feb. 7.  Jeddah will witness the largest festival for children, entertainment and games under the patronage of Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed, who is also chairman of the Tourism Promotion Council. The Jeddah...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 January, 2016 5:08 am

Sony Unveils its Latest Products at CES 2016

Sony Corporation will unveil its new lineup of products slated for release in 2016, at the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held from Wednesday, January 6 in Las Vegas, Nevada.   At the Sony press conference held on Tuesday, January 5 (local time), Sony Corporation...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 January, 2016 2:45 am

Deloitte: Tax reform in the GCC approaching

Tax reform in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is a matter of when, not if, and Saudi Arabia is not immune. The Kingdom, one of the leading economies in the region, and a member of the G20, is committed to the Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) initiative and Organization for Economic ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 7 January, 2016 1:52 am

Huawei Globally Launches the Mate 8 Smartphone at CES 2016

Today at CES 2016, the Huawei Consumer Business Group globally launched the Huawei Mate 8 smartphone, a productivity-driven device with significantly enhanced power, efficiency and battery life. The Mate 8 continues Huawei’s track record of delivering high-end devices that reflect global...

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