Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2016 2:03 pm

BIDAYA HOME FINANCE COMMENCES OPERATIONS

Bidaya Home Finance has been launched in a bid to raise the low levels of home ownership across Saudi Arabia. The inaugural press conference to announce the launch was well attended by several of the country’s senior representatives and officials from the financial services industry,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 January, 2016 6:45 am

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Selected as Hospitality Partner of Guest Country Germany at Janadriyah Festival

The German Pavilion selected Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski as their hospitality partner during Al Janadriyah which will open on 3 February. In honour of this partnership, the five-star destination will welcome visitors to a cultural German café at the Festival of Heritage & Culture....

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2016 5:41 am

Saudi Customs recognizes Huawei for work in driving transparency and efficiency of digital customs

In its ongoing efforts to increase efficiencies and lower trade costs for the benefit of Saudi businesses, Saudi Customs has recognized Huawei—a leading global ICT solutions provider—for its extensive efforts in the field of digital customs. Together with the World Customs Organization, ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 28 January, 2016 4:44 am

Microsoft to Empower Thousands of IT Professionals on the Cloud

In view of the company’s mission of empowering every individual and organisation on the planet, Microsoft Gulf has organised a training series on Azure as part of their Azure Gulf Training program to support efforts of enabling companies to harness the cloud and achieve more with less using...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 28 January, 2016 3:42 am

Audi reveals five new models at the 2016 Qatar Motor Show

Audi Middle East continues to expand its product portfolio in the region with a dynamic range of new models and latest innovations at the 2016 Qatar Motor Show from January 27th till 1st of February.  As one of the key motoring events in the Middle East, the Qatar Motor Show attracts car...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 January, 2016 3:29 am

DEL MONTE TO BEGIN OPERATIONS ON FARMS IN JORDAN AND SAUDI ARABIA

North American food production and distribution giant, Del Monte, is looking to begin operations on farms in Jordan and Saudi Arabia to expand its vertically integrated model aimed at established quality process control for its expanding overseas markets.  The news comes as Del Monte, which ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 28 January, 2016 3:22 am

Al Faisaliah Hotel enhances its senior management team with the addition of Christian Wolny as Executive Assistant Manager, Rooms

Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh’s leading luxury hotel and suite property has appointed Christian Wolny as Executive Assistant Manager. Boasting over 15 years of experience working in luxury hotels around the world, Wolny is responsible for overseeing the room operations at both Al Faisaliah Hotel ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 28 January, 2016 2:22 am

CNN unveils US Elections partnerships programme for international broadcasters and publishers

CNN International is offering a comprehensive CNN Politics package to international TV and digital publishers that will enhance their coverage of 2016’s biggest news event – the US Presidential Elections.    Through CNN International Commercial, publishers around the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 4:49 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS REACHES NEW HIGH AS NUMBER OF EMIRATI EMPLOYEES PASSES 3,000

Etihad Airways has celebrated a major milestone in its Emiratisation programme with over 3,000 Emirati nationals now employed by the UAE’s national airline. In 2015 alone, the airline welcomed more than 1,200 UAE nationals to its global workforce, representing 29 per cent of its core staff....

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 4:35 pm

Monster.com report reveals employment growth trends across Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has exhibited steady growth in job demand for the past five years, with an impressive peak in demand during 2015, according to the inaugural Monster.com Middle East Employment & Opportunities report. The growth in job demand in 2015 is significant when viewed against the backdrop...

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