Government | Thursday 20 July, 2017 10:08 am

King Salman reviews Al-Faisaliah housing, administrative project

 King Salman reviewed a model and PowerPoint presentation of Al-Faisaliah housing and administrative project in Makkah, at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Wednesday. King Salman issued a directive to call the project Al-Faisaliah in appreciation of the late King Faisal’s care for Makkah...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 July, 2017 10:00 am

Discover strategies keeping the World’s Tallest Building impeccable at MECTW

One of the world’s top property developers, Emaar Properties is the official ‘Knowledge Sharing Partner’ at this year’s Middle East Cleaning Technology Week (MECTW). As part of this partnership, Emaar will share best practices and technologies that they utilize, in keeping...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 July, 2017 9:57 am

Iraq urges Saudis to invest in agricultural projects

 Iraq’s agriculture minister on Wednesday urged Saudi businessmen to invest in mutually beneficial agricultural projects in his country. Falah Al-Lahibi was addressing members of the Council of Saudi Chambers (CSC) at a meeting chaired by its Vice Chairman Sami Al-Obaidi at the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 20 July, 2017 7:31 am

Souq Okaz: The largest cultural and commercial gathering held on the Arabian Peninsula

Souq Okaz, in its 11th edition this year, claimed that it is the largest cultural and commercial gathering on the Arabian Peninsula. Located 45 kilometers northeast of Taif on a flat plain surrounded by a number of valleys and mountains, the souq’s revival was initiated by Makkah Gov. Prince ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 July, 2017 6:13 am

DEVELOPERS WITH UAE-BASED PROJECTS TO SELL ON-SITE AT CITYSCAPE GLOBAL FOR FIRST TIME

Cityscape Global is paving the way for developers with UAE-based projects to sell on-site to homebuyers and investors for the first time, in what is expected to be a turning point for potential buyers looking to make purchases at the three-day exhibition.   Taking place from Monday 11...

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Business & Money | Thursday 20 July, 2017 4:51 am

Summertown Interiors completes high spec fit out of Smart Dubai Office

Summertown Interiors, the UAE’s leading fit-out contractor specialising in green interiors, recently completed a fit out of the Smart Dubai Office. Located in Dubai Design District (D3), the Smart Dubai Office is the technology arm of ‘Smart Dubai’, an initiative to transform the...

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Sports | Thursday 20 July, 2017 4:11 am

Saudi students win 4 medals at chemistry Olympiad in Thailand

 Four Saudi students won a total of two silver and two bronze medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad 2017 held in Thailand on July 6-15 with the participation of students from 74 countries. On this occasion, Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz, chairman of board of directors of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 19 July, 2017 9:56 am

New BORGWARD Manufacturing Facility in Germany to Benefit Global and Middle East Drivers

BORGWARD Group AG, the global automotive manufacturer, has unveiled details of its new production facility in Germany that, in the future, will supply automobiles to key global markets including the Middle East.   The homecoming of the brand marks its rebirth guided by the BGW strategy - ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 19 July, 2017 9:24 am

UAE: The Ultimate Hub for Conferences & Exhibitions

As a leading national company in events management, INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions, a member of INDEX Holding, have shared its yearly reports that reflect its contribution to the events sector that is witnessing a remarkable growth in the UAE. INDEX contributes by 25% to the growth of this...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 19 July, 2017 8:19 am

Saudi research institute successfully converts manned aircraft into drone

 King Abdul Aziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has announced the success of its specialists in converting a manned aircraft into a drone. Prince Dr. Turki bin Saud bin Mohammed, the KACST president, announced the successful field test of the drone named “Al-Nawras,”...

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