Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 11 February, 2018 12:34 pm

Al Faisaliah Resort appoints a Saudi National General Manager

Al Faislaih Resort & Spa announced today the appointment  of Mr. Rida Abu Bakr Nooh as General Manager of the resort. The resort, managed by Al Khozama Management Company, the award-winning hospitality management company in the Kingdom has its sights set on being a driver of local tourism...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:45 am

King Abdulaziz cultural center launches ‘Inspire’ event in southern border area

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) on Friday launched a cultural activity in the southern border area through a function called “Inspire” for 20,000 youths in Najran, Jazan and the Asir region. The function, organized at the Prince Mishaal Center of Functions and...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:40 am

Dubai Culture Announces an Exciting Line-up of Artists for SIKKA Art Fair 2018

Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), the Emirate’s dedicated entity for culture, arts and heritage, has announced its line-up of artists for the eighth edition of the SIKKA Art Fair 2018. Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:36 am

Saudi Consulate in Hong Kong participates in UNESCO exhibition

The Consulate General of Saudi Arabia in Hong Kong on Saturday launched the Kingdom’s pavilion at the UNESCO exhibition which will be held over three days, SPA reported. The participation will highlight Saudi Arabia’s regional and international role in humanitarian assistance and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:28 am

Private sector addresses ways to foster well-being

The private sector can play a significant role in promoting and enabling happiness within societies, said Nisha Jagtiani, Group Director & Board Member, Landmark Group, exclusive partner of the Global Dialogue for Happiness. In a session titled ‘The Return on Happiness’,...

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Government | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:24 am

Mauritius President to be Chief Guest at Int’l Government Communication Forum

HE Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, President of the Republic of Mauritius, has been chosen the Principal Guest of Honour at the seventh edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) in Sharjah, recognising her ability to successfully deploy communication, effectively disseminate her...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:21 am

MAG Lifestyle Development Appoints Enabling Contractor for MAG 318

MAG Lifestyle Development (MAG LD), the development arm of MAG Group, is making strong progress at MAG 318, where Dutch Foundation has been appointed as the enabling contractor. Construction is continuing as planned and Dutch Foundation has received its shoring permit, with mobilisation scheduled...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:18 am

Emicool becomes first district cooling company in MENA to win GC-Mark for green commitment

Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investments company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary and leading district cooling service provider Emirates District Cooling [Emicool] has won the ISO, OSHAS and Global Conformity...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:12 am

UAE Exchange Partners with Ripple for Instant Cross-Border Payments

UAE Exchange, a leading global money transfer, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, announced it has partnered with San Francisco-based Ripple to enable instant, seamless and real-time cross-border payments. This makes UAE Exchange the largest payment solutions provider in the Middle East...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 11 February, 2018 7:07 am

Saudi hospitality sector seen to grow 13.5% per annum to 2022

Reforms and investment are set to drive hotel, travel and tourism sectors in Saudi Arabia over the next five years, according to new report commissioned by Arabian Travel Market. According to a new report, issued ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2018, recent reforms in Saudi Arabia – not ...

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