Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:24 pm

First Holiday Inn Express® Hotel in Republic of South Korea Opens in Seoul

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG®) has opened the very first Holiday Inn Express® hotel in the Republic of South Korea, Holiday Inn Express Seoul Euljiro, located in the heart of the capital city. The 224-room hotel is nestled in a commercial and financial precinct between the Myeong-dong,...

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Sports | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:19 pm

football IS changING and adidas is leading the WAY

The game of football has changed over the years. Positions, traits and attributes that mattered before are irrelevant now. There’s a new set of rules. Forget everything you thought you knew about football, the future is now and adidas is leading from the front.In an unexpected new video released...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:45 am

Middle East Stone Show Shines as Exhibitors Bring Cutting-Edge Products to the Region

Exhibitors are showcasing the latest and greatest products in the stone industry, with the largest selection of marble, stone and ceramic products ever assembled in the region on display at the Middle East Stone Show, which is running until May 21 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. With more than...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:41 am

SCTA provides 39 shops for craftspeople

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has provided 39 shops for craftspeople in Asir.Muhammad Al-Umrah, director general of the SCTA in Asir, told Arab News recently that the shops are in the Abha Al-Jadida, Al-Salam and Al-Dalmon parks. They would start operating this summer,...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:39 am

Royal step to boost KSA health

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman will open a number of new National Guard medical projects, including a 552-bed specialist children’s hospital, during a ceremony at King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Riyadh on Thursday.National Guard Minister Prince Miteb bin Abdullah thanked King...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:30 am

Panasonic to Expand Its Solar Module HITTM Production Capacity to 1 GW

Panasonic Corporation announced today that it will boost production capacity of solar cells and modules for its solar panels HITTM at its two domestic plants. The company will invest 9.5 billion yen to expand production lines at the Shimane Factory (Shimane SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.), which produces ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 8:17 am

Qatar Career Forum 2015 validation session concludes with positive plans and outcomes

Qatar Career Fair (QCF), a member of the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF), recently held a validation session expanding on the outcomes and issues addressed during the Qatar Career Forum 2015.The Forum was part of QCF’s continued efforts in supporting Qatar...

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Beauty & Style | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 1:52 am

CARROLL SHELBY LICENSING AND BAUME & MERCIER ANNOUNCE INTERNATIONAL TIMEPIECE AGREEMENT

Carroll Shelby Licensing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc. (CSBI.PK), and major Swiss luxury watchmaking company Baume & Mercier, part of the Richemont Group, will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the FIA World Championship with a collection of fine timepieces. ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:59 am

OPEX 2015 Opens its Doors to Saudis

The 4th Omani Products Exhibition (OPEX) inaugurated by Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah Minister of Commerce and Industry Monday night in Jeddah with over 100 Omani firms showcasing their products and services to the Saudi market. The opening ceremony was also attended by H.E. Dr. Ali bin Masoud Al Sunaidy,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 20 May, 2015 12:05 am

GroupM Expands Sports and Entertainment Offering under New Global Agency Brand ‘ESP’

GroupM, the world’s leading media investment management company, today announced it is expanding its sports and entertainment offering under a new global agency brand, ESP. ESP is made up of two separate businesses: ESP Properties and ESP Brands. Both businesses will be part of WPP’s media...

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