Business & Money | Monday 13 July, 2015 2:56 am

GOIC: GCC food industries’ investments bordering on 24 billion USD in 2014

The Gulf Organization for Industrial Consulting (GOIC) announced that the number of factories operating in the GCC food industries sector increased from 1606 in 2010 to 1965 in 2014, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. During the same period, investments jumped from 13688 million USD to...

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Healthcare | Monday 13 July, 2015 2:54 am

al khaliji supports children with cancer

In its ongoing commitment to the well-being and health of the Qatari society, Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) Q.S.C. in cooperation with Qatar Cancer Society recently visited Hamad General Hospital to support children suffering from cancer in their battle against the disease. The initiative...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 13 July, 2015 2:42 am

A rock ‘n’ roll watch on behalf of scientific research

A loyal companion for all manner of human endeavours since its founding, Zenith naturally wished to associate with 40 or so other watch brands in Only Watch, a charity auction dedicated to the advancement of research on a serious degenerative neuromuscular disease. With a resolutely rock...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 6:06 pm

Centrepoint opens its 25th store in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia

Centrepoint has recently opened a new store in KSA located in Ibrahim Al Khalil Street in Shouqia-Makkah along with another store in Obhour- Jeddah as well. This marks the retailer’s 25th store in the Western Region. The 3371 sq.mtr. Shouqia store equipped with its Gender Wise Department...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 3:45 pm

Flea Market at khalidiya Palace rayhaan by rotana

Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana will be hosting a flea market in collaboration with Makina Communications and The Body Shop where different household items will be on sale for the general public. This event is the third of four social activities planned by Khalidiya Palace Rayhaan by Rotana...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 3:35 pm

Virgin Mobile CEO marks the Holy Month with employees in Riyadh

Karim Benkirane, Virgin Mobile CEO in Saudi Arabia, hosted the next generation mobile company’s first Iftar since operations began in the Kingdom.  Held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Riyadh, Benkirane invited Virgin Mobile employees to join him in celebration of the Holy...

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Business & Money | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:46 pm

Deloitte: Luxury brands must navigate technology and consumer forces to remain competitive

Global luxury brands should take advantage of evolving technological and consumer demands to help boost profits and remain competitive, according to the 2nd annual Global Powers of Luxury Goods report issued by Deloitte.   The report provides an outlook on the global economy; an analysis ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:30 pm

EXCEPTIONAL EID AL FITR CELEBRATIONS AT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL RIYADH

The best place in Riyadh to spend your Eid El Fitr Holiday with special offers and packages. Celebrate Eid El Fitr with family and friends at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre. Our special offers and packages are tailor made to ensure you have nothing short of a memorable Eid filled...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:26 pm

Mobily completed its executive team through appointing CEO and CFO

Mobily (Etihad Etisalat Company), a telecom operator in Saudi Arabia, today announces the appointment of Mr. Ahmad Farroukh as the new Chief Executive Officer for Mobily.   Mr. Farroukh brings over thirty years international business experience across Middle East, Africa, North...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 12 July, 2015 2:23 pm

Middle East Digital Economy Expected to Double by 2018

As the region continues to diversify its economy, the Middle East’s business landscape is quickly adopting latest technologies to capture competitive advantages arising from leveraging the Internet of Things,  big data & predictive analytics and further leveraging mobile technology ...

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