Government | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:45 am

Vision 2030 aims to increase job opportunities in the recreation sector

Strengthening the recreation sector in line with Saudi Vision 2030 will contribute to providing more job opportunities and decreasing unemployment. It will boost tourism by holding festivals and activities in the regions. It will enable government funds to benefit by contributing to recreation...

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Business & Money | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:36 am

Arab News to host panel on ‘Middle East’s perception problem’

Perceptions about the Middle East will come under the microscope this week at a panel discussion hosted by Arab News. The event, held at the Top CEO Conference and Awards, will probe the region’s image in Europe and wider world at a time of deep global division and upheaval. Titled...

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Culture & Education | Monday 10 April, 2017 10:34 am

25,000 Tatweer buses back on streets

About 25,000 buses on Sunday began transporting about 1.2 million students to their schools and back home in various regions of the Kingdom after the end of the mid-year vacation. The Tatweer (Development) Company, which is the executive arm of the Ministry of Education for school transport, has ...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 April, 2017 3:22 pm

Milliman to launch Global Takaful Report 2017 at 12th edition of World Takaful Conference

The 12th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC), convened by leading financial intelligence platform, Middle East Global Advisors, will serve as a platform for the exclusive launch of a unique report by one of the world’s largest actuarial and consulting firms. Milliman will present The Global ...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 April, 2017 2:06 pm

Launch of new Deloitte/ UBT employability program for Saudi university students

In line with Saudi Vision 2030 to equip young Saudi men and women for future careers, Deloitte collaborated with the University of Business and Technology (UBT) in Saudi Arabia, on creating a program to bring professional and technical skills to university students and support their employment...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 9 April, 2017 12:12 pm

Jeddah hosts first Rider Champion and Fun Festival

Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) with the cooperation of the General Authority for Entertainment and Saudi Federation of Cars and Motorcycles launched the first Rider Champion and Fun Festival for families on Thursday. The three-day Rider Champion and Fun Festival, with a committee...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 9 April, 2017 5:43 am

A high rank delegation from the Korean company, SsangYong Motor visits Saudi Arabia

arrived to Riyadh, a high-rank delegation from the Korean  distinctive automotive manufacturer "SsangYong "  headed by Mr. Choi Jong-Sik, CEO, along with Mr. Rangarajan Sundararajan (Deputy Managing Director -Planning Office) and Mr.  Yoon Kyung Taek(Keity), General...

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Business & Money | Saturday 8 April, 2017 2:20 pm

ABU DHABI TOURISM DELEGATION TO ATTEND RIYADH TRAVEL FAIR AND PROMOTIONAL ROADSHOW ACROSS SAUDI ARABIA

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is attending Saudi Arabia’s largest travel trade event in Riyadh this week ahead of a promotional tour across the kingdom to boost inbound visitor numbers, in a move to strengthen existing cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 April, 2017 9:39 am

Deputy Crown Prince announces launch of largest sports and recreational city project

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, chairman of the board of directors of the Public Investment Fund, announced the launch of the Kingdom’s largest quality cultural, sports and entertainment city project in Al Qidiya, southwest of Riyadh.   The city is the first of its kind in...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 8 April, 2017 9:36 am

RIYADH TRAVEL FAIR 2017 OPENS WITH 270 EXHIBITORS FROM 55 COUNTRIES

Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2017, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel industry showcase, opens its doors for the ninth consecutive year, at Prince Sultan Grand Hall, Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh which will run from 7th – 10th April 2017. The fair was inaugurated by His Excellency Mr. Majid A....

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