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Local tourism, digital transformation on the rise in Saudi Arabia
Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 1 July, 2018 6:19 am
A report issued by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) says that local tourism trips reached over 44.5 million in 2017, with total spendings around SR47.9 billion ($12.7 billion). Local tourism accommodation is experiencing a rapid growth, reaching a total of 7,385...
Striking logo gives Saudi Crown Prince Camel Festival a racing start
Culture & Education | Sunday 1 July, 2018 5:09 am
The Saudi Arabian Camels Federation on Saturday launched the logo for the Crown Prince Camel Festival to be held from Aug. 11 to Sept. 2 in Taif under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The festival’s logo combines eye-catching images of camels and Taif roses, the...
(Al Suroor the first Saudi elected as vice chair of the world business organization)
Business & Money | Sunday 1 July, 2018 3:48 am
The world business organization ICC elected three leadership positionsYassin Alsuroor the chairman of ICC Saudi as the first Saudi to be vice chair of ICC Globally and Paul Polman, CEO of consumer goods company Unilever, as Chairand Ajay Banga, President and CEO of MasterCard, was as ...
Honor 10 Global Theme Design Contest Officially Commences Today
Technology & IT | Sunday 1 July, 2018 2:46 am
The Honor 10 Global Theme Design Contest formally begins May 25th, inviting designers from all around the world to send in their thematic interface designs. The contest provides a stage for the world's most talented theme designers to compete and put forth their most innovative and...
Homeworks SALE is now on!
Business & Money | Sunday 1 July, 2018 1:43 am
The Homeworks SALE is now on until July 31. Customers can look forward to exciting promotions and offers across all categories with up to 50% off selected items.   Customers can enjoy exciting deals on quality products from outdoor living, gardening, homeware, paint and...
Ericsson inspires over 500 young girls in the Middle East and Africa to explore careers in ICT
Technology & IT | Sunday 1 July, 2018 12:42 am
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) continued to bolster its efforts in improving gender balance in the information and communications technology (ICT) industry through its ninth annual participation in Girls in ICT across market area Middle East and Africa. In line with the initiative, Ericsson engaged over...
ADNOC joins 2019 Abu Dhabi World Energy Congress to highlight its energy transition vision
Environment & Energy | Saturday 30 June, 2018 5:02 pm
 The UAE Organising Committee of the 24th World Energy Congress has announced today that the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, will be a host sponsor for the 2019 Congress. Held every three years in select international cities, the World Energy Congress is the world’s largest,...
Saudi Ministry of Labor to provide legal aid to women in care centers
Business & Money | Saturday 30 June, 2018 2:35 pm
The Ministry of Labor and Social Development has announced that it will provide legal aid and other assistance to women living in care centers across the Kingdom under the “Waeya” initiative, the aim of which is to educate women and young people about their legal rights. The ministry...
PCFC discusses means of growth with businesses in Dubai
Business & Money | Saturday 30 June, 2018 1:40 pm
Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) augmented its partnership with trade and business groups in Dubai through an open dialogue with them in the quarterly Consultative Council organized recently.  The Dubai Customs Consultative Council meeting was headed by Sultan bin...
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ahsa desert oasis becomes UNESCO World Heritage site
Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 30 June, 2018 12:34 pm
Al-Ahsa Oasis in the Eastern Province has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), said on Friday. The decision was made during meetings of the World Heritage Committee in Bahrain’s...
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