Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 7:02 am

Prince Sultan bin Salman is WTO’s new vice president

Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH), has been elected as the World Tourism Organization’s (WTO) vice president. The decision was taken on Sunday by the Middle East committee of the organization in Medellin, Colombia. The...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 4:53 am

New Audi A4 family of models makes first public appearance including new S4

Motor Show (IAA),  in Frankfurt am Main, Audi is presenting many different new products. The main focus is on the new A4 model line and the near-production Audi etron quattro concept car – a sporty SUV with an all-electric drive. The company is also offering a multimedia experience...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 3:48 am

Tourism to contribute 5.7% of the non-oil Saudi GDP by 2020

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil sector is forecasted to maintain robust growth in 2015. Thanks to the Kingdom’s diversification strategy, the non-oil sector benefits from government spending, corporate lending, and solid domestic consumption. These benefits are likely to continue due to an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 2:42 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND KEY EQUITY PARTNERS COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL PLATFORM FINANCING TRANSACTION

Etihad Airways, its airport services business and five of its equity partners have today successfully completed an innovative new platform financing transaction, raising $500 million on the international markets.   Etihad Airways, Etihad Airport Services, airberlin, Air Serbia, Air...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 1:56 am

Xilopix Presents at GITEX 2015 the Product Recognition Capability of Its Visual Search Engine

Xilopix presents its Search Engine for Omnichannel retail, enhanced with Visual Product recognition for Smartphones.   There are nearly 2 billion smartphone users throughout the world. These devices are now the entry point to a continuous Internet experience, while shopping at home or on ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 1:52 am

OSN presents incredible line-up of television

This September will see OSN, the region’s leading pay-TV network, roll out its best-to-date programming. The first-class line-up of fantastic television has something for the whole family as another action-packed season of comedies, thrillers, kids films, gritty dramas and US talk-shows hit...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 1:01 am

Canon Middle East to Showcase Innovative New Products

Canon Middle East, Vision Conference Partner of The Hotel Show Dubai 2015, is working with leading hotels to promote innovative, sustainable practices that will leave an impact on the region’s hospitality industry. The company’s title as ‘Vision Conference Partner’ for The ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 16 September, 2015 12:21 am

Samsung Electronics announces three new 
Wireless Audio 360 Speakers

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced three additions to its Wireless Audio 360 speaker range – the R5, R3 and R1 models which will be displayed at IFA 2015. The omni-directional speakers feature a new built-in tap-and-swipe user interface and an improved Multiroom app for...

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Government | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 6:53 pm

King: SR1m for family of each crane victim

 Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has ordered massive payouts for the families of those killed and injured in last week’s crane crash tragedy, which claimed the lives of 111 people and injured over 238. In a royal decree on Tuesday, the king announced that there would be...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 15 September, 2015 4:29 pm

Nissan Patrol Breaks Another Guinness World Records Title

The Nissan Patrol, dubbed the “Hero of All Terrains in Life”, has again proved its toughness and versatility by setting a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the fastest time to ascend a 100 meter sand dune by a production car.   The Patrol climbed the imposing dune in...

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