Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:35 am

King receives head of Saudi-British Group in British parliament

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at Rawdhat Khuraim on Wednesday British Conservative Party MP and Chairperson of Saudi-British Group in the British parliament Charlotte Leslie and a number of members of the British parliament. They reviewed bilateral ties and the ways of...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:34 am

Huge potential for Saudi-Canadian cooperation in education: Envoy

Noting that there are more than 11,600 Saudi students studying in Canada, Canadian Ambassador Dennis Horak on Wednesday said there is huge potential for bilateral cooperation in the education sector. The Kingdom is “the sixth-largest source country for international students in Canada,” ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:32 am

President Duterte invites Saudis to invest in Philippines

President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Wednesday invited Saudi entrepreneurs to invest in the Philippines, as seven letters of intent involving $470 million were signed between the Philippines and local businessmen. The Philippine president made the invitation as he addressed a sizeable crowd comprising...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:30 am

Communication and IT sectors witness rapid growth with Saudi govt support

Abdulaziz Al-Ruwais, governor of Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC), said the rapid development taking place in the sector is a result of the great support extended by King Salman. Al-Ruwais was inaugurating the Regulatory Telecommunications and Information Technology...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:22 am

Journey along the Integrated National Logistics

  With a total investment of US$85 million, INL constructed a Central Distribution and Logistics Centre – one of the largest single-site warehousing complex in Dubai South   Dubai, UAE (April 13, 2017): The Integrated National Logistics (INL), a leader in total logistics...

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Government | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:16 am

Labor Ministry appoints first female adviser to minister

In keeping with the move to employ women in senior positions, the Ministry of Labor and Social Development has appointed a new female adviser to the minister. Speaking to Saudi Gazette, the new adviser Latifa Abuniyan, who is in charge of social care issues, said that she will take care of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 13 April, 2017 10:14 am

Strategic Alliance Sees StayWell Hospitality Group and Cristal Group Join Forces

  Australian Based Hotel Management Company StayWell Hospitality Group and Cristal Group, a Middle East based Hotel Management Company, are joining forces with the announcement of a strategic alliance. The newly formed alliance will assist both parties in developing their respective...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 13 April, 2017 6:00 am

Oman Air a proud partner of the successful Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017 in Muscat

Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is proud to have been the co-lead partner of the Condé Nast International Luxury Conference 2017. The prestigious event was held from 5-6 April at the Shangri-La Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa in Muscat, demonstrating Oman’s...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 13 April, 2017 4:57 am

Dubai Culture Hosts a New Edition of ‘Live our Heritage Festival

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced the latest edition of its ‘Live our Heritage Festival’, which will run under the theme ‘UAE Folk Arts’ from 14 to 18 April 2017 at Mirdif...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 April, 2017 4:04 am

Tilal Properties Positions Sharjah among Top UAE Property Investment Destinations

Tilal Properties - the Sharjah-based real estate developer and the first company to develop freehold and leasehold properties in the emirate - will be showcasing its flagship projects at the 11th edition of Cityscape Abu Dhabi, which takes place from April 18-20 at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition...

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