Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 5:48 am

US$104 billion global spa market to rub off on the UAE

The global wellness industry grew 10.6% to become a US$3.72 trillion market in 2015, with the spa market a key driver according to new research from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). The research mirrored the growth in the MENA region of the tourism-related industry with the UAE at the forefront ...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 3:22 am

Huawei reveals the next era of mobile: meet the Intelligent Phone

At CES® 2017, nearly 3,000 people attended Huawei Consumer Business Group’s keynote where CEO Richard Yu shared Huawei’s vision of the next frontier in mobile: The Intelligent Phone, an AI-powered device. Yu’s address reinforced Huawei’s commitment to fueling innovation...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 3:02 am

Etihad Airways Introduces Third Daily Flight to Riyadh

Etihad Airways is introducing a third daily flight on the Abu Dhabi – Riyadh route, effective 1 February 2017.   The extra services underscore the airline’s commitment to offer guests greater choice and more travel options between the capital cities of the United Arab...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:59 am

Record Number of UAE Operators Set to Showcase Trending International Food Concepts at Gulfood 2017

The UAE’s food and beverage market is continuing its evolution as an international food and beverage capital thanks to forward-thinking operators looking to maximise their stake in a market expected to be worth a whopping AED82 billion by 2020, according to Euromonitor...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:53 am

Education Minister Opens "Educational Buildings Investment and Financing" Conference

Minister of Education Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Al-Isa opened yesterday Conference on "Investment and Financing of Educational Buildings" being organized by the Ministry, in collaboration with Al-Mabani General Contractors Company to enhance the prospects of partnership between the public and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 11 January, 2017 2:33 am

Set to Benefit From 15 Free-to-Attend, CPD Certified Workshops at HVACR Expo Saudi 2017

Visitors to HVACR Expo Saudi 2017, the country’s largest dedicated air-handling and refrigeration event, will be able to attend a series of compelling workshops curated by trusted international experts who will share their insight into some of the pressing issues facing the industry. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 January, 2017 4:04 pm

Dur Hospitality celebrates its 4 Decades of Success

40 years of dedication, excellence and contribution to the hospitality sector was the theme of Dur Hospitality’s celebration on December 27th 2016, at the Marriott Riyadh. The ceremony which was attended by former presidents, board members and employees in addition to official...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 January, 2017 3:54 pm

Mobily Collaborates With (Farm Superstores) To Provide E-Vouchers

Mobily enhanced its customer reachability by collaborating with (Farm Superstores) to facilitate getting its services. The (farm Superstores) spreading branches with Mobily brand will achieve a great partnership between two important business sectors. Whereas Farm superstores will provide...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 January, 2017 2:30 pm

Abu Dhabi Summit is Next Step in Morocco’s Ambitious Renewable Energy Plans

A high-level official delegation from Morocco will travel to Abu Dhabi to attend the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), to be held from 16 to 19 January, as the North African nation moves to generate 100 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources.   As host of the COP22 climate...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 January, 2017 2:22 pm

Minister of Education Launches “Investment & Finance in Educational Buildings Conference”:

he Minister of Education, Dr. Ahmed Al-Issa, lunched today morning, the "Investment & Finance in Educational Buildings Conference" at the headquarters of the Ministry of Education (MoE) in Riyadh. Organized by the Ministry of Education and Tatweer Buildings Company (TBC), this...

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