Cars & Autos | Friday 31 March, 2017 3:10 am

Easy beats the heat with lowest fares

Easy, a leading application for private car booking in large KSA cities, welcomes this summer season with the lowest possible prices, and minimum fares in Saudi Arabia starting from 8 Riyals; thus, becoming the cheapest application among competitors. Commenting on the new fares, Mr. Eugen...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 30 March, 2017 9:09 am

Jeddah launches double-decker bus service for sightseeing

A double-decker city bus service, the first of its kind in Jeddah, hit the road on Tuesday. Now tourists and residents can visit major tourist spots in the city in a two-hour tour for SR60 (adults) and SR35 (kids). An official inauguration was held on Jeddah Corniche with the attendance of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 9:03 am

Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) signs deal with Saudi desalination giant

State-owned Saline Water Conservation Corporation (SWCC) has awarded a financial advisory mandate to Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) for two greenfield projects. Patrice Couvegnes, BSF managing director, said: “The bank is committed to contributing to Saudi Vision 2030 with the objective of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 9:01 am

Foundation laid for new US Consulate in Dhahran

The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new complex for the US Consulate General in Dhahran was held in the Eastern Province on Tuesday. “Today, we begin a new chapter in the longstanding historical relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia,” Consul General Mike Hankey ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 30 March, 2017 8:59 am

With the aim of upgrading the Saudi tourism.. STIM have witnessed the signing of a media agreement between the Tourist Routes and Eye of Riyadh

In a remarkable strategic step, Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage represented by the Tourism Routes Program, signed a media cooperation agreement with Eye of Riyadh by the aim of marketing the program, raising the national awareness about it and contributing to support the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 30 March, 2017 8:58 am

Saudi Tourism festivals line up to delight students during mid-year break

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) and the Tourism Development Councils (TDCs) have lined up festivals geared toward students and parents during the mid-year school break. The festivals begin this weekend. “The mid-year vacation will witness 41 tourism festivals...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 30 March, 2017 7:12 am

Global launch of Galaxy S8 held in New York

Samsung Electronics has officially launched Samsung›s 2017 flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, during ‹Unpacked› press event that was held in New York on Wednesday. Galaxy S8 with its special new design will be in the Saudi market soon in different colors...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 6:07 am

World Takaful Conference to highlight significance for Takaful to stay true to its underlying principles

 The 12th annual World Takaful Conference (WTC), convened by leading financial intelligence platform, Middle East Global Advisors, and held in strategic partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) will gravitate around the theme of “Stability, Authenticity &...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 30 March, 2017 5:50 am

Samsung Showcases its World Class Portfolio of Electronics for Visitors at GITEX Shopper 2017

Samsung Gulf Electronics is showcasing its portfolio of best-in-class products including the all-new Galaxy A series, 4D Chairs and Gear VR at GITEX Shopper between March 29 – April 1. During which the consumer electronics giant will demonstrate its world class innovations in the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 March, 2017 5:15 am

Airport Show records significant interest from regional Airport Buyers

Massive investments by Middle East airports toward expansion continue to drive global aviation growth and attract global manufacturers and suppliers to explore tremendous business opportunities in aviation sector in the region.   Over $100 billion worth of airport projects, intended to...

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