Government | Thursday 9 July, 2015 6:46 am

King, Qatari Emir hold talks

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman held talks at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Wednesday with Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar. The two leaders reviewed aspects of bilateral relations and discussed the latest developments at the Gulf, Arab and international arenas. ...

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Government | Thursday 9 July, 2015 6:42 am

Haram safety their prime concern

Five security teams and special forces consisting of 32,000 security personnel are coordinating to deal with crowds and congestion in the central zone and Grand Mosque in order to ensure the safety of worshippers and pilgrims. Security authorities are working together to cover all internal and ...

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Government | Thursday 9 July, 2015 5:50 am

Deputy Crown Prince visits US aircraft carrier

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, paid a visit to the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, which is currently sailing in the Arabian Gulf. Rear Adm. Andrew Lewis, the aircraft carrier’s commander, gave a presentation on its...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 9 July, 2015 4:28 am

UEFA Champions League Final Embraces a Carbon Free Future

The first year of Nissan's four-year partnership with the UEFA Champions League ended by leaving a lasting legacy of Nissan's commitment to a carbon free future. Over one hundred electric cars were deployed around Berlin, the site of the Champions League Final, and 129 charging points...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 July, 2015 3:42 am

DAE announces closing of StandardAero sale

 Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced today that it had closed the sale of StandardAero to an affiliate of Veritas Capital. The agreement to sell was previously announced on 26 May 2015.   Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd is a globally recognized aerospace company...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 July, 2015 2:46 am

The Sauber F1 Team and NetApp extend partnership

The Sauber F1 Team is pleased to announce the extension of its partnership with NetApp, a global leader in storage and data management. After a successful three-year collaboration with NetApp, this year marks the fourth consecutive year the Sauber F1 Team has worked with the company as a Technical...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 July, 2015 1:38 am

Deloitte: Women joining but not leading boardrooms globally

The representation of women on corporate boards continues to increase, but the number of women leading boards still remains low globally. Overall, women now hold 12 percent of seats worldwide with only 4 percent chairing boards, according to the fourth edition of the Women in the Boardroom: A...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 July, 2015 1:31 am

Paladion unveils its brand new logo

 Paladion, a specialized information risk-management provider, introduces the company’s new corporate logo. The rebranding of the logo reflects a blend of simplicity, intelligence, direction and attention to detail. The company has gained a firm hold over international markets as a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 8 July, 2015 3:57 pm

Christian Resetarits Appointed as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski is pleased to announce the appointment of Christian Resetarits as director of sales and marketing. In this new role, Christian will be leading the sales and marketing team of this 349-room hotel. Christian Resetarits, who recently joined us at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski,...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 8 July, 2015 2:13 pm

Souk Okaz Prizes announced

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, announced here on Tuesday the winners of the 9th edition of the annual Souk Okaz Prizes for the year 2015.  Prince Khaled, who is also chairman of the Souk Okaz Supervisory Committee, said that Huzair...

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