Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 1:02 am

DIFC Investments LLC Chairman Essa Kazim outlines Robust Performance for 2016

His Excellency Essa Kazim, the Chairman of DIFC Investments LLC (DIFCI) and Governor of Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia, was pleased to report a ‘robust’ performance as he delivered DIFCI’s audited...

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Business & Money | Monday 1 May, 2017 12:16 am

Saudi’s commercial real estate market witnessed slowdown in demand for commercial space in Q1 2017

Knight Frank, the leading independent global property consultancy, published today its Saudi Arabia Commercial Review for Q1 2017, examining the demand, supply and performance of office spaces across Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern province. According to the report, the slowdown in demand for...

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Government | Monday 1 May, 2017 12:01 am

Kingdom, Germany to sign several agreements to strengthen ties

Saudi Arabia and Germany will sign several agreements during the visit of Chancellor Angela Merkel, who will arrive in Jeddah on Sunday, German Ambassador Dieter W. Haller said on Saturday. “Merkel will hold wide-ranging talks with high-ranking Saudi officials, including King Salman, on...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 April, 2017 2:19 pm

DUBAI HEALTH AUTHORITY SIGNS MOU WITH THE RETREAT PALM DUBAI MGALLERY BY SOFITEL

TO DRIVE WELLNESS TOURISM IN THE REGION The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Retreat Palm Dubai MGallery by Sofitel Hotel, the first holistic health and wellness resort in the Middle East with an aim to drive wellness tourism in the...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 30 April, 2017 2:17 pm

High demand on Electricity and Air Conditioning Sectors in the Kingdom owing to large developmental projects

The Electricity and Air Conditioning sectors are witnessing major growth triggered by the escalating number of large projects in the construction, building and railway sectors, that are increasingly focused on reducing pollution and saving energy through using solar, nuclear and wind...

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Business & Money | Sunday 30 April, 2017 11:45 am

HRH Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud to open American Express World Luxury Expo

World Luxury Group has announced that HRH Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud will open the World Luxury Expo on May 3 at the Ritz Carlton – the fifth time it is being held under the headline sponsorship of American Express Saudi Arabia. The World Luxury Expo, which runs from...

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Government | Sunday 30 April, 2017 8:57 am

UN World Tourism Organization to honor Prince Sultan

The UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said it will honor Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage, for his support of global tourism and the UNWTO’s efforts, as well as his creative ideas and initiatives. He will be honored at the 22nd ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 30 April, 2017 4:57 am

QATAR AIRWAYS LAUNCHES LATEST GLOBAL SALES CAMPAIGN

Qatar Airways invites passengers to start planning their next trip with amazing discounts on flights across all cabin classes. With the airline’s Global Sales Campaign, which starts 26 April and lasts through 3 May, families, friends and couples can book flights to any destination across the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 30 April, 2017 1:25 am

Magnificent seven win ATM awards

  Popular Best ‘Stand Awards’ awards programme rewards exhibitor creativity and investment in five independent categories, with two additional highly commended winners; judging panel of top industry professionals select the most eye-catching and innovative stands....

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 29 April, 2017 11:33 am

Alpha Destination announces overseas expansion in new markets

Alpha Destination Management plans to explore new markets this year by opening more overseas offices to attract more inbound tourists in Dubai. This was announced by Alpha Destination chief executive officer Ghasan Aridi during the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. Last ...

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