Technology & IT | Friday 25 March, 2016 12:30 pm

Cisco to Highlight its IoT Solutions and Demonstrate ‘Real Life’ Smart City scenarios at IoTX 2016

Cisco announced that it is participating in the second edition of Internet of Things Expo 2016 (IoTX), which will be held from March 29-31, 2016 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As the platinum sponsor of the event, Cisco will demonstrate ‘real life’ smart city scenarios as well as...

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Cars & Autos | Friday 25 March, 2016 7:53 am

Hyundai Shows-Off 2016 Models for ‘Day with Hyundai’ Test Drive in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia’s top motoring journalists have discovered what lies behind Hyundai’s stunning sales growth in the Kingdom, at a special media ‘Day with Hyundai’ in Jeddah on 23 March.   Hyundai posted a record 25% year-on-year increase in sales in the Kingdom of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 24 March, 2016 4:40 pm

AIANA Makkah Hotel to launch in end 2016

 Aiana Hotels & Resorts has announced Aiana’s plans to open a 611-room hotel in the Holy City of Makkah in Q3 2016, which will now be the first Aiana property to welcome guests. Sheikh Turki bin Faisal Al Thani, Chairman of Al Sawari Holding, said: “With seven properties...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 3:02 pm

AccorHotels launches the second edition of its Saudi Management Training Program

AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, has held a ceremony celebrating the launch of the second edition of its Saudi Management Training Program (SMTP), a hospitality management program tailor-made for Saudi nationals in order to train and prepare them for managerial positions...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 12:11 pm

Tawuniya unveils its “smart insurance” concept with a new digital platform

Tawuniya; the pioneering insurance company in Saudi Arabia, has set out its vision for providing “smart insurance” for the first time in Saudi Arabia, as one of the progressive steps in transforming the provision of insurance services and its various operations through Electronic means...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:53 am

Global giants to enter Saudi retail sector

Several leading multinational companies have come forward to enter the Kingdom’s retail sector, according to Abdullatif Al-Othman, governor of Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA). “An expert committee, comprising representatives of the ministries of labor, and commerce ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 24 March, 2016 7:40 am

KFUPM’s research, training exemplary

Members of the advisory board of the King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM) held a two-day meeting here ending Tuesday on developing research, improving academic outcomes and building entrepreneurial thinking. The 19th meeting of the board, consisting of leading local and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 24 March, 2016 6:44 am

Royal reception for winners of the 38th annual King Faisal International Prize

Spanning the fields of science, literature and Islamic thought, the eight recipients of this year’s King Faisal International Prize – the most prestigious award in the Islamic world – were presented to His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud tonight at a VIP ceremony in...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 11:58 am

The Elaf Group joins Biman in celebration of the 45th Independence Day of Bangladesh

The Elaf Group, a SEDCO Holding Group company, has extended its greetings to Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Biman), the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, and the citizens of Bangladesh as they celebrate the country’s 45thIndependence Day on March 26. Elaf Group currently serves as...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 23 March, 2016 11:39 am

KAEC’S World-Class Facilities Position City as Top Weekend Destination

King Abdullah Economic City is rapidly becoming the weekend destination of choice in Saudi Arabia, attracting more than 100,000 visitors last year. The popularity of the city as a short getaway location reflects growing demand in the Kingdom for new, family-oriented recreational experiences. The ...

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