Business & Money | Wednesday 14 February, 2018 12:41 am

Eastern Province emir launches development project in Awamiya

Prince Saud Bin Naif, emir of the Eastern Province, on Tuesday laid the foundation stone to develop the central area of Awamiya governorate in Qatif. Speaking on the occasion, Prince Saud said that the massive project reflects the keenness of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to see...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 11:50 am

CELEBRATE THE CHINESE ‘YEAR OF THE DOG’ AT ‘BAB AL SHAMS DESERT RESORT & SPA’

Starting the Chinese New Year with happiness, prosperity and longevity wishes, Al Forsan restaurant invites UAE residents and visitors to join a special Chinese New Year celebration on Friday 16 February, combining delicious dishes with authentic lion performance in the luxurious desert oasis of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 7:30 am

Saudi startups have wider funding options amid huge fund volumes

Saudi startups would have a wide range of financing options as funding volumes in GCC have increased steadily, with a lot of fresh money flowing into seed and early-stage companies. In an interview, Nawaf Al Sahhaf, CEO of Badir, said financing options for these startups include without...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 7:00 am

SR250 fee for house rent deal registration

An electronic rental network was launched here on Monday to regulate the Kingdom’s real estate rental market. A registration fee of SR250 has been fixed for residential rental contracts and SR400 for commercial rental contracts. The network offers a wide range of electronic...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 6:00 am

Saudi carrier Flynas to launch 14 flights a week to Pakistan from Thursday

Flynas is to launch 14 direct flights from the Kingdom’s airports to major cities in Pakistan, beginning on Thursday. Announcing its expansion program, the airline said the launch is part of its ongoing program to extend its reach to Asia and open new strategic international...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 5:38 am

Saudi-Japan health care team focuses on diabetes and cancer

The Saudi-Japan Healthcare Forum concluded on Monday with a focus on the treatment of diabetes and cancer with joint efforts between the two countries. Local and foreign medical specialists in diabetes, oncology, endoscopy, and surgeries were present to exchange their...

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Government | Tuesday 13 February, 2018 3:46 am

E-rent network launched to organize Saudi real estate sector

An electronic rent project has been launched to facilitate electronic payments and minimize disputes, the Saudi Press Agency reported. According to the project, launched jointly by the ministries of housing and justice, real estate brokers across the Kingdom must document a unified rent...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 12 February, 2018 1:09 pm

Concessionaire of New King Abdulaziz International Airport Receives Overwhelming Response to First Call for Proposals for F&b Space

Changi Airports Saudi Arabia (CASA), the management company of the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, received overwhelming response in their call for proposals for food and beverage (F&B) concessions at the check-in hall of the new passenger terminal...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 12 February, 2018 5:39 am

Saudi geological center denies Jeddah earthquake warnings

The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) denied social media allegations that an earthquake warning was issued for the city of Jeddah. Through its official twitter account, the authority verified that no ground tremors have been detected and also confirmed that the National Center for Earthquakes and ...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 February, 2018 2:31 am

Riyadh franchise exhibition secures 150 agreements

Saudi entrepreneurs signed 150 agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoU) with local, Arab and international investors with well-known franchises, during the conclusion of the first “Saudi International Exhibition for Franchise” which took place during the period from 5 to 7...

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