Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 April, 2018 4:08 am

Saudi Arabia will be one of the very best countries for tourism, says Prince Sultan

Saudi Arabia will be one of the most attractive countries for tourism because of its location, its unique tourist and historic elements and its hospitable and welcoming people, said Prince Sultan bin Salman. Prince Sultan, who is president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 April, 2018 3:10 am

Saudis flock to ‘Black Panther’ as first public cinema premieres

Dozens of Saudi families flocked to the movies on Friday for the first time in almost 40 years, two days after US movie giant AMC unveiled the Kingdom’s debut theater in Riyadh. Tickets for the American superhero movie “Black Panther”went on sale online at midnight for SR75...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 22 April, 2018 3:06 am

Makkah workshop approves 27 initiatives to enhance religious moderation and tolerance

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has inaugurated the “mithaq” initiative, the first of its kind to be held at the Holy Mosques, and received the book on “Following the Steps of the Role Model” from the General President of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh...

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Business & Money | Saturday 21 April, 2018 4:12 pm

Saudi forum to be held on safety, health at work

A two-day national forum in Saudi Arabia for occupational safety and health is to be hosted by the Ministry of Labor and Social Development in Riyadh this month to mark World Day for Safety and Health at Work. The two-day forum, which begins on April 28, targets occupation safety and health ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 21 April, 2018 3:30 am

Market to absorb higher oil prices, says Saudi Arabia

THE global market has the capacity to absorb higher oil prices, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khaled Al-Faleh has said. Faleh’s statement at a meeting of oil producers in Jeddah on Friday came as crude hit the highest level in more than three years. The statement...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 21 April, 2018 2:17 am

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Launches Three-City Roadshow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is leading a delegation of partners and stakeholders in a three-city roadshow to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).  Given KSA’s important source-market status, this promotional tour is consistent with DCT Abu...

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Culture & Education | Friday 20 April, 2018 4:54 am

AMC Cinemas and Noon team-up to sell tickets for historic ‘Black Panther’ showing

With the return of cinema to Saudi Arabia just one day away, AMC Cinemas has announced a partnership with Noon.com to sell tickets online for initial screenings of “Black Panther,” the Marvel Studios production of the immensely popular comic book that heralds the return of movie...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 20 April, 2018 1:01 am

Oil price soars to highest level in years

Oil surged Thursday close to three and a half-year peaks on simmering Mideast tensions and keen US demand. World oil prices extended Wednesday’s gains on the back of data showing a drop in US stockpiles — indicating improved demand — and expectations that a Russia-OPEC output...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 19 April, 2018 4:13 pm

Saudia Will Showcase New Onboard Products at Arabian Travel Market

Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be participating in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), taking place in Dubai next week. This year marks the 25thedition of the show. SAUDIA has participated consistently throughout the years.  The...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 19 April, 2018 10:41 am

Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery partners with China’s HIGER Bus

Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery has announced a new strategic partnership with HIGER Bus, the leading Chinese bus and coach manufacturer, to support the development of public transportation in Saudi Arabia.   Abdul Latif Jameel Machinery will now offer various types of HIGER Bus vehicles to ...

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