Government | Friday 22 May, 2015 9:05 am

Makkah development ‘top priority’

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Jeddah on Thursday for his first visit since ascending the throne on Jan. 23, where he would outline efforts to further develop the region and improve services for pilgrims.Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to the king, Jeddah Gov. ...

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Culture & Education | Friday 22 May, 2015 8:43 am

Preparatory Year Deanship at Um Al Qura University and Pearson Education

The Preparatory Year Deanship at Um Al Qura University (PYP-UQU) has announced it is partnering with the world’s largest learning company, Pearson, to provide students with online learning and assessment technology.Under the agreement, Pearson will provide the University with 13,000 licences for...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 May, 2015 12:13 pm

BANAJA HOLDINGS TO BOOST THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR IN KING ABDULLAH ECONOMIC CITY

King Abdullah Economic City has signed a contract with Banaja Holdings Group, a specialized in distributing pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, to lease land in the Industrial Valley-phase 3 aiming at initiating its expansion plans in the Saudi market. Banaja Holdings plans on using the land,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:55 am

RAFAL Real Estate Development sponsors the Elite exhibition

RAFAL Real Estate Development Company sponsored the Elite exhibition in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The exhibition tackles a unique demographic as it highlights the Small and medium projects of young Saudis.RAFAL participated in this exhibition for the first time this year, as they belief in their...

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Government | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:34 am

Madinah govt depts awarded

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has honored the top performing government departments in the region at a ceremony here.In his speech at the event, he said that efforts to improve services for citizens have been taking place since the reign of King Abdul Aziz “to boost social and economic...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 May, 2015 8:50 am

Fenomastic MY HOME 2015: ‘Jotun’s Most Beautiful Paint Ever’

Jotun, the Kingdom’s No.1 paint manufacturer, has unveiled their most beautiful paint innovation ever. Jotun knows that beautiful colours make beautiful homes and their latest innovation, Fenomastic My Home, features three new themes with an array of colours that are sure to take interior style...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 8:42 am

Rihab Rotana, Dubai Announced the Winner for the “Stay and Fly for Free” Campaign

Rihab Rotana, Dubai announced the winner of the “Stay and Fly for Free” campaign that included a “four night’s stay” at Salalah Rotana Resort with “air tickets” courtesy of Air Arabia for two individuals. The campaign started on 15th March, 2015 that lasted for almost 60 days and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 2:13 pm

‘STRONG’ ECONOMY CAN COPE WITH DECLINING OIL PRICES FOR NOW

Saudi Arabia’s efforts to deepen its financial sector are gaining pace, with key developments, such as an expansion of the non-bank segment and greater resource mobilisation, serving as signs that the market is maturing, the Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) Fahad Al Mubarak...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 1:15 pm

TOMMY HILFIGER TO CELEBRATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH EXCLUSIVE FASHION SHOW AND NEW STORE OPENING IN BEIJING, CHINA

As part of his global 30th anniversary tour, iconic American designer Tommy Hilfiger will visit Beijingfor a special program including his 30th anniversary runway show and the openingof the largest ‘Tommy Hilfiger’ store in China.AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (May 2015) – Tommy Hilfiger, which...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:35 pm

King Abdullah Port Celebrates Arrival of First Maersk Vessels

King Abdullah Port, owned and developed by Ports Development Company, and Maersk Line, the world's largest container shipping company, celebrated recently their partnership for Maersk Line to begin operations at King Abdullah Port, where the port will receive its vessels and containers. The...

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