Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 9:30 am

Rotana announces aggressive expansion plans to drive growth in Saudi Arabia’s tourism and hospitality sector

Reinforcing its commitment to supporting Saudi Arabia’s economic growth, and its tourism and hospitality sector in particular, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, has laid out plans for aggressive expansion ...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 8:45 am

Kia makes its Indian debut at Auto Expo 2018

Kia Motors India (KMI) will make its Indian market debut at the Auto Expo 2018 in New Delhi with a new concept car. Kia will unveil the SP Concept at the New Delhi motor show on 7 February, 2018, alongside a showcase of 16 of the brand’s global models.   Inspired by Indian heritage ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 7:55 am

The Navigator Company again among the exhibitors at Paperworld Middle East

The Navigator Company, Europe's leading producer of uncoated woodfree printing and writing paper, will for the sixth year running be one of the exhibitors at Paperworld Middle East, in Dubai, from 27th February to 1st March, aiming to boost its position in the region and to deepen further its...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 7:39 am

Viu Unveils First Saudi Original “Hob El Tayebin” Featuring Saudi Social Media Influencers

Vuclip, a PCCW Media company, and the leading premium video-on-demand service provider for emerging markets, today unveiled its first new Saudi Original “Hob El Tayebin”, a heartwarming family comedy featuring Saudi social media stars. The show takes its audience back in time...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 7:25 am

Seaside Startup Summit UAE to take place at Al Marjan Island

 Innovators will be heading to Ras Al Khaimah in the coming week as the Emirate hosts the UAE’s first Seaside Startup Summit. Running from the 8-12 of February, the event is being held under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 7:09 am

WGS 2018: Landmark Group confirmed as retail partner of World Government Summit and partner of Global Dialogue for Happiness

Organisers of the World Government Summit, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, have named Landmark Group, a leading retail and hospitality conglomerate, as retail partner of the event and...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 6:55 am

National Guard minister tours Janadriya village

Minister of National Guard Prince Khalid Bin Abdulaziz Bin Ayyaf inspects the final preparations for the grand opening of the 32rd National Festival of Heritage and Culture at the Janadriya village near Riyadh on Tuesday evening. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will inaugurate the...

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Government | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 5:00 am

Prince Khaled announces SR14.6bn projects in Taif, Moya and Misan

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has unveiled projects in Taif, Moya and Misan Provinces, with an estimated cost of more than SR14.6 billion ($3.9 million). Addressing the local councils of Taif, Moya and Misan provinces, Prince Khaled thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 4:49 am

Mineral resources remain key to Vision 2030 success: Al-Falih

Under the slogan “Bounties of our land,” Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Al-Falih inaugurated the 12th International Geological Conference on Sunday and an accompanying exhibition at a local hotel in Jeddah. The conference has been organized by the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 7 February, 2018 3:52 am

Jeddah airport at new altitude with record number of flights, passengers

Passenger traffic at King Abdul Aziz International Airport (KAIA) set a new record in 2017. The number reached 34 million passengers, rising by 9.4 percent compared with 2016, in which there were 31 million. The statistical report of KAIA revealed that flight traffic in 2017 witnessed a growth ...

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