Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 11:53 am

King Abdullah Port to Sponsor Sea Asia 2017 in Singapore

King Abdullah Port has signed an agreement to sponsor Sea Asia 2017, the event’s sixth edition, to be held 25-27 April 2017 in Singapore. The event will be part of Singapore Maritime Week and will host logistics experts and influential leaders in the maritime transport industry. Long a...

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Government | Tuesday 14 March, 2017 8:39 am

Now hire maids through smart phone App

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development has introduced a new App for smart phones for the recruitment of housemaids, Arabic daily Al-Madina reported on Sunday quoting a ministry’s source. He said the ministry has developed the new App in its electronic Musanid (supporter) program for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 13 March, 2017 1:00 pm

Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh opens in Saudi Arabia

The 234-apartment luxury executive residence opened on 12th March 2017 in the financial heart of KSA’s capital The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the world’s largest serviced residence owner-operator, is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with the opening of its latest luxury...

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Culture & Education | Monday 13 March, 2017 9:36 am

KAU graduates first group of women engineers

King Abdulaziz University celebrated the graduation of its first batch of female electrical and industrial engineers. Hanaa Al-Naeem, dean of KAU’s Women’s College of Electronic and Industrial Engineering, congratulated the graduates and their parents for the...

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Government | Monday 13 March, 2017 9:31 am

GACA issues new charter to protect rights of passengers

The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has approved a charter for the protection of passenger rights, which among other provisions calls for providing free hotel accommodation and transport to the passengers in case a flight was delayed for six hours or beyond. Quoting the official...

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Business & Money | Monday 13 March, 2017 1:10 am

SHAKE SHACK CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF THREE NEW STORES IN RIYADH

Restaurants in the “burger” industry have found that the rapid rise in the market’s demand for delicious burgers to be that of a great opportunity to enter the market and expand through it. What is interesting however, is not their business model of expansion plans, more truly,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 12 March, 2017 8:21 am

Turkish Airlines has won PATWA International Award for “Best Airline – Best Inflight Catering” category at ITB Berlin 2017.

The International Council of Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) has recently awarded Turkish Airlines Inc., the PATWA International Award under the category “Best Airline – Best Inflight Catering”. The prestigious award was received by Mr. Ahmet OLMUSTUR, Chief...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 8:59 am

An Exclusive Interview with Viceroy Regional Vice President and Managing Director Mr. Mark Griffiths

Viceroy Abu Dhabi serves as an icon of luxury which redefines Yas Island. Its stunning interiors, 499 rooms and suites, 11 dining and lounge areas and wellness facilities are a sure match to the taste of guests looking for an extraordinary experience. Its local and international success during...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 11 March, 2017 8:10 am

Long-awaited concert music to Saudi ears

Legendary Arab singer Rashed Al-Majed gave his fans three encores in the Saudi capital Thursday night. Why not? They had waited about three decades for such a show. Al-Majed opened for Mohammed Abdu as part of what one music lover called a “paradigm shift” in the conservative Islamic...

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Business & Money | Saturday 11 March, 2017 8:05 am

Chinese business leaders expected to be briefed on bright prospects in Saudi mining sector during king’s visit

Top industry leaders expect that Chinese investors will be briefed on the prospects of the local mining industry during the upcoming visit of King Salman to China. Abdullah Al-Meleihi, board member of the Council of Saudi Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CSCCI), stressed the importance of...

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