Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 11:51 am

GSMA Appoints Mats Granryd as Director General

The GSMA today announced the appointment of Mats Granryd as Director General and Member of the GSMA Board. Granryd, who served most recently as President and CEO of Tele2 Group, will assume leadership of the GSMA on 1 January 2016. “I am very pleased to welcome Mats Granryd as the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 11:48 am

One trillion dollar investment opportunity in India

The state visit of the Honourable Indian Prime Minister heralds a new era in bi-lateral relations and opens up new opportunities for trade and commerce. The UAE-India Infrastructure Investment Fund is an indicator of the true potential this relationship holds.  The Arab-India Economic Forum ...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 8:11 am

Longines puts the Longines DolceVita collection in the spotlight during a Garden Party

The Swiss watchmaking company put its new Longines DolceVita collection in the spotlight during a Garden Party thrown in the gardens of the Chantilly Castle on the eve of the Prix de Diane Longines. The stunning actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Ambassador of Elegance for the brand and face of the...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 7:44 am

Keep the glowing holiday skin the entire year with Bio-Oil

Getting back from the holidays is never easy, and getting into the routine is even harder. One way of ensuring your spirits are exactly like they were during the holidays is looking like you did on that long cruise or in the by lanes of a forgotten city or simply in your home reading a book and...

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Beauty & Style | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 7:36 am

Baume & Mercier Promesse and Clifton timepieces are the perfect Eid Al Adha gifts for him and her

As Eid Al Adha approaches, it is time to celebrate precious moments with loved ones over the course of the festive season. Proud to be your partner during all your special moments, Baume & Mercier celebrates Eid by giving you the perfect gifts for the occasion; striking timepieces for him and...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 7:34 am

Smile Jeddah! You’re up next on Snapchat

Tuesday marks a special day for Jeddah’s “snapchatters” as the city will be going live on Snapchat’s “story” feature. The popular application will be broadcasting selected photos and videos of the second most populous city in the Kingdom for 24 hours, and to...

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Government | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 7:32 am

Best services to Hajis pledged

The Council of Ministers has affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness to provide best services and facilities to pilgrims. The Cabinet, chaired by Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Monday, was briefed on the preparedness of the government...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 3:58 am

LG AIMS TO ADD TO ITS SUCCESS IN THE PREMIUM TV MARKET

LG Electronics (LG) unveiled the company’s latest OLED TV line-up at its MEA regional launch event held this evening at the Madinat Jumeirah resort in Dubai. The event included a presentation detailing LG’s rise to the top of the global OLED industry and how the company intends to use...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 3:02 am

Omniyat to Develop AED1 Billion Langham Place Downtown Dubai

In its continued efforts to strengthen Dubai’s status as a global tourist destination, Omniyat, the city’s leading privately-held real estate development group that creates livable art, has announced its strategic alliance with Langham Hospitality Group, a leading hotel operator with an ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 25 August, 2015 2:32 am

Alwaleed, Japanese envoy discuss investment issues

Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal, chairman of Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), received Norihiro Okuda, Japanese ambassador to Saudi Arabia, at his office in Riyadh.  The envoy was accompanied by Katsuhiko Takahashi, minister and deputy chief of mission, and Shusuke Saito, first secretary, economic...

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