Environment & Energy | Saturday 17 December, 2016 1:57 am

iKTVA, a cornerstone of Saudi Vision 2030

GLOBAL oil giant Saudi Aramco on Wednesday reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to its In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iKTVA) localization program by celebrating the accomplishments made by both the company and its suppliers since its launch a year ago. At a ceremony attended by Easter Province Emir...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 17 December, 2016 1:54 am

Book lovers throng as Jeddah international fair kicks off

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, on Thursday evening inaugurated the second edition of Jeddah International Book Fair at the Events Land in South Obhur. Thousands of book lovers, including many young Saudis, thronged the pavilions on Friday,...

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Business & Money | Friday 16 December, 2016 4:55 am

Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach officially opened in Abu Dhabi

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in the Western Region, Abu Dhabi Ports has officially opened Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach, offering cruise ship passengers a new beach destination with unmatched tourism experiences. The Beach was...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 December, 2016 3:40 am

NEWS: Hilton launches Winter Sale

Winter is just around the corner and, to celebrate, Hilton has launched a Winter Sale with savings of up to 30%* available at hotels in some of the world’s most exciting destinations.  Whether it’s a last minute festive getaway, an escape to sunnier climes or a 2017 city-break,...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 16 December, 2016 2:19 am

Heavy sandstorm envelops Riyadh

A heavy sandstorm blanketed Saudi Arabia’s capital on Thursday, reducing visibility at times to less than a meter. Riyadh residents saw their city once again enveloped by dust as authorities put out safety messages to the inhabitants of the country’s largest population center. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 16 December, 2016 1:02 am

Tom Aiken’s first international deli opens in Dubai

Award-winning chef Tom Aikens’ has officially opened Tom’s Kitchen Deli at Riverland™ Dubai at Dubai Parks and Resorts. The internationally renowned British chef’s first international deli brings a fun new concept of casual dining for families visiting the Middle...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 December, 2016 4:42 pm

ITFC, catalyst group TIE parntership for SME Trade Development in support of 2030 vision of saudi arabia

As a strategic step towards the development of the small-to-medium-sized enterprises (or “SMEs”) in Saudi Arabia, the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, and Catalyst Group inked an Engagement Agreement to commence...

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Business & Money | Thursday 15 December, 2016 3:44 pm

ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller is “Media & Marketing Company of the Year” at Arabian Business Achievement Awards 2016

ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller has been announced as the “Media & Marketing Company of the Year” at the annual Arabian Business Achievement Awards, which were held in Dubai recently.   The Agency’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Sunil John, picked up the award ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 December, 2016 3:19 pm

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts unveils fresh new logo

The international Swiss hospitality company Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its new logo and corporate identity. Drawing inspiration from the legend of the brand’s origin, the clean, contemporary new visual identity also reflects the warmth, self-assurance and characteristic...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 15 December, 2016 1:44 pm

Turkish Airlines launches Mini Port, a new service to facilitate passengers

Turkish Airlines, “Europe’s Best Airline” for the sixth year in a row*, continues to invest in their high quality services and has just confirmed its latest innovation. Mini Port is a daily passenger baggage transportation service between Taksim and Atatürk Airport - an...

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