Culture & Education | Saturday 9 December, 2017 9:29 am

Saudi Arabia bans transmission of any program insulting women

The Minister of Culture and Information Dr. Awwad Saleh Al-Awwad has issued directives banning the transmission of any soaps or programs that explicitly or implicitly insult the Kingdom’s women or any other segment of the society.   The ministry also issued a warning against using...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 2:13 am

Four Seasons and BRG Group Announce Plans to Open Luxury Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, and BRG Group, the leading private multi-sector business group in Vietnam, will open a new Four Seasons hotel in the heart of Vietnam’s capital city. Located within the historic downtown, Four Seasons Hotel ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 1:54 am

Rixos The Palm Dubai Wins Middle East’s Leading Luxury Family All-Inclusive Hotel

Hailed as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’, leading voices in the industry came together this past weekend to celebrate travel and tourism excellence at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards, where Rixos The Palm Dubai was awarded the leading Luxury Family All-Inclusive...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 1:51 am

Join Dubai’s longest New Year’s Eve Celebration

As 2017 starts to wind down, Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai has announced its most anticipated New Year’s Eve offerings, bringing another round of magical vibes to all guests at this special time of the year.   Guests can start the New Year’s Eve spectacular at the Beach...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 12:43 am

Welcome The Prosperous New Year with Oryx Hotel

Ring in 2018 in style with Oryx Hotel as it unveils a staycation like no other in the buzzing city of Abu Dhabi. The New Year comes with mouth-watering feasts, time well-spent with loved ones and the creation of new memories – all that the stylish hotel can provide.   Let Abu...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 December, 2017 12:43 am

Dream Cruises’ World Dream to Experience Ultra-fast Connectivity with SES Networks

Guests and crew members onboard the recently-launched World Dream, Dream Cruises’ second-mega ship under Genting Cruise Lines, will experience the transformational, ultra-fast and consistently reliable connectivity powered by SES Networks, SES announced today. With the significantly enhanced...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 9 December, 2017 12:07 am

BenQ’s Projector business escalates to #1 position in Q3’17

BenQ, Global No. 1 DLP projector brand has announced its Q3’17 reports to reveal its spectacular performance in the projector segment. With a majority of the market share captured in the projector segment, it has emerged as the #1 brand across the Middle East and Turkey region improving its...

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Government | Friday 8 December, 2017 1:34 pm

5% VAT on money transfer fee

Money transfer charges will increase from Jan. 1 as 5% Value Added Tax (VAT) will be levied on money transfer fees, according to the General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT), which is responsible for managing the implementation, administration and enforcement of VAT in Saudi Arabia in close...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 8 December, 2017 10:37 am

Tourism authorities to develop historic mountains of Makkah

THE Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has reiterated its plans to rehabilitate the historical mountains of Makkah to woo pilgrims from different parts of the Islamic world to visit the sites. Jabal Al-Noor, where the first verses of the Holy Qur'an were revealed, is ...

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Technology & IT | Friday 8 December, 2017 10:27 am

Amino Apps’ Middle East launch seeks to address Arabic content gap for regional social media users

Amino, an innovative app that offers a platform to create and find communities for any interest in the world, is seeking to address the online Arabic content gap for regional social media users as it officially launches in the region. The company is driven by an immense untapped opportunity: while...

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