Business & Money | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 11:47 am

Shaker Group continues to increase efficiency via strategic cost optimization initiatives

Shaker Group (the “Company” or the “Group”), the leading importer, manufacturer and distributor of Air Conditioners and Home Appliances in Saudi Arabia, has announced results achieved by the Company’s ongoing efficiency program. As Group sales continue to face pressure ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 11:06 am

Five Culinary Feasts for Eid-al-adha At ‘bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa’

Award-winningBab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spawelcomes all Dubai residents and visitors to choose their favourite Eid-Al-Adha dining experience out of five culinary options to celebrate among family and friends.    Family friendly restaurant Al Forsanoffers an upgraded...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 11:00 am

Amadeus accelerates expansion in hospitality sector with $1.52bn agreement to acquire TravelClick

Amadeus has agreed to acquire TravelClick from Thoma Bravo, a leading private equity investment firm, for USD $1.52bn.  TravelClick, which is headquartered in New York City, is a leading global hospitality provider thatserves more than 25,000 customers across 176 countries. It...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 9:00 am

Starbucks hosts second "Over Coffee" session to advance Saudization drive

Starbucks Saudi Arabia hosted the second session of its "Over Coffee" event in Riyadh on 7 August and in Jeddah on 8 August to discuss the important progress in its Saudization campaign, which seeks to localize 35% of the company's workforce by 2020. The event is designed to promote...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 8:16 am

Canon Middle East signs distribution agreement with Logicom in Jordan

Canon Middle East (CME), a provider of imaging technologies and services, signed a distribution agreement in Jordan with Logicom, the leading regional distributor of technology solutions and services.As part of the agreement, Logicom Jordan will distribute and promote Canon’s comprehensive...

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Government | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 8:13 am

Saudi interior minister reviews Hajj safety procedures

Saudi Arabia’s interior minister patronized a military parade of the Hajj security forces on Monday. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, who is also the Chairman of the Higher Hajj Committee, reviewed preparations to serve the pilgrims, who are continuing to arrive in the Kingdom ahead of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 8:03 am

Arabic and Asian Food Feasts for Eid-al-adha At ‘the Meydan Hotel’

For all UAE residents and visitors spending ‘Eid Al-Adha’ this year in Dubai, The Meydan Hotelmarks the perfect place to celebrate this occasion, offering an Arabic food feast with authentic Emirati and Middle Eastern flavoured dishes at Eid Al Adha breakfast, lunch and...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 7:19 am

FOCP and Mum Mum Pledge to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Children

The UAE-based non-profit organisation, Friends Of Cancer Patients (FOCP) have joined hands with Mum Mum – a child friendly catering company in Sharjah that serves nutritious and healthy food to children – in order to further their shared vision of combating obesity in UAE’s...

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Government | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 7:14 am

18 judicial panels, six mobile notaries to serve pilgrims

The Saudi Justice Ministry has announced that it has set up 18 judicial panels and six mobile notaries across Makkah, Mina, and Arafat, as part of its preparation to serve pilgrims in this year’s Hajj season. “The ministry uses all its resources to provide legal services during the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 7:12 am

DAMAC Properties and Radisson Hotel Group to launch Radisson Hotel, Dubai DAMAC Hills

DAMAC Properties has signed a landmark agreement with Radisson Hotel Group (RHG) to develop and launch the ‘Radisson Hotel, Dubai DAMAC Hills’, its first, newly launched Radisson-branded property worldwide located on a golf course, the Trump International Golf Club Dubai at DAMAC Hills. ...

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