Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:07 am

Saudi hospitality sector seen to grow 13.5% per annum to 2022

Reforms and investment are set to drive hotel, travel and tourism sectors in Saudi Arabia over the next five years, according to new report commissioned by Arabian Travel Market. According to a new report, issued ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, recent reforms in Saudi Arabia – not ...

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Sports | Sunday 11 February, 2018 6:53 am

Egypt and Sharjah Sports Clubs Slam Dunk Their Way into AWST 
Basketball Finals

Egypt’s Sporting Club cemented their spot at the top of the basketball table of the Arab Women Sports Tournament 2018 (AWST) following their third win over Bahrain’s Mawaheb Club with a comprehensive seven-point lead.  The fifth round of the competition was a show of pure talent ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 11 February, 2018 6:39 am

Saudi Arabia’s Janadriyah festival spreads culture and smiles

Janadriyah, the annual national heritage and culture festival named after the village on the northern outskirts of Riyadh, is busy encouraging people to uphold values and heritage as well as enhance cultural exchange. The festival offers a balanced view and a flashback to Saudi Arabia’s...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2018 6:37 am

Under the Patronage and Presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Over 500 people attend the Opening of Seaside Startup Summit

Under the Patronage and Presence of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the very first Seaside Startup Summit UAE officially inaugurated on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. More than 500 people attended the Summit on its opening...

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Government | Sunday 11 February, 2018 6:35 am

King allocates SR175m annually to buy desalinated water from mobile plants

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has ordered that SR175 million be allocated annually to purchase desalinated water from mobile plants to meet the rising demand for desalinated water. This generous annual allocation will help increase the supply of desalinated water until the...

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Sports | Sunday 11 February, 2018 5:30 am

Governor of Riyadh Region Patronizes Annual Horse Race

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Honorary President of Equestrian Club, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh Region patronized this evening the Grand Equestrian Club (First Class Race). During a closing ceremony, at ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 11 February, 2018 3:06 am

Prince Khaled opens Arabic Poetry Academy

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah and Adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, opened the Arabic Poetry Academy at Taif University on Saturday. He said the Academy, the idea of which came about five years ago, will be a pioneering cultural institution. It will be a minaret...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 February, 2018 3:04 pm

High turn-out for France at Gulfood 2018 From February 18 to 22nd 2018, DWTC

1st live cooking show held by the prestigious French Culinary Arts and Hotel Management institutes, Cordon Bleu (Sheikh Saeed Hall) 4 French pavilions each dedicated to a specific sector (dairy, meat & poultry, drinks, fine food) 60 companies to cover an area of 800 square...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 February, 2018 4:44 am

Saudi Arabia, Spain mean business

Saudi Arabia and Spain agreed to increase the volume of investment in key sectors at the second session of the Saudi-Spanish Joint Committee this week. The committee was co-chaired by Minister of Commerce and Investment Majid Al-Qasabi and visiting Spanish Secretary of State for Trade Marisa...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 10 February, 2018 3:47 am

India pavilion enthralls visitors

The pavilion of India, the guest of honor country, is drawing thousands of visitors, including Saudis and expatriates, at the 32nd National Festival for Heritage and Culture at the Janadriya village near Riyadh. The rare photographs of historical visits of top leaders of both countries from King...

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