Business & Money | Thursday 1 March, 2018 7:00 am

Lockheed Martin partners with Saudi compsny to build LGBs

Lockheed Martin signed a teaming agreement on Wednesday with Riyadh-based Wahaj (Sipchem’s subsidiary) to develop the company’s in-country production capability to co-manufacture the Air Foil Group (tailkits) for Paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bombs (LGBs) in Saudi Arabia. The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 March, 2018 6:59 am

Minibus drivers decry new transport system

A number of minibus drivers who worked on Khat Al-Balad (downtown route) for more than half a century before the service was finally stopped have strongly criticized the new public transport system, which sent their vehicles on retirement and made them jobless. They said the new public transport ...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 1 March, 2018 6:45 am

Experience the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ with tajawal


Tajawal, the fastest growing online travel platform in the Middle East is now offering football enthusiasts the opportunity to secure a ticket-inclusive Official Hospitality Package for the biggest tournament in football. Additionally, fans can book flights, hotels and transfers through tajawal for ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 March, 2018 6:40 am

#ChallengeReality at the Ultimate New Attraction by Emaar Entertainment - VR Park at The Dubai Mall

Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has announced that Dubai's latest and most exciting attraction - VR Park - will open tomorrow, on March 1, 2018, at The Dubai...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 1 March, 2018 6:24 am

Plans to develop Jeddah historical area discussed

Acting Emir of Makkah Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz inaugurated on Wednesday a workshop for the development of the Jeddah historical area. The workshop aims at involving the owners of historical buildings in Jeddah in developing and preserving them. Their contribution will be...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 March, 2018 5:26 am

IIROSA chief participates in Riyadh humanitarian forum

The International Islamic Relief Organization, Saudi Arabia (IIROSA), which is the humanitarian arm of the Muslim World League, participated in the international humanitarian forum in Riyadh on Tuesday. The forum was inaugurated by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and attended by...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 1 March, 2018 4:17 am

Property Developers Urged to Add Electric 
Vehicle Charging Points to Apartment Buildings

The needs of electric car owners must be included in future plans for residential buildings, along with clear strategies for retrofitting existing homes with overnight recharging points, Hyundai’s top manager in Africa and the Middle East said today. Mike Song, the carmaker’s Head of ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 1 March, 2018 3:04 am

‘AFED 2018’ Exhibition witnesses signing of pact with returns worth SR2.6b in next five years

The Armed Forces Exhibition to Support Local Industries “AFED 2018” on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an agreement between the Saudi Air Force and General Electric to transfer and localize technology for the maintenance and overhauling of engines for F-15S and the new F-15-SA...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 1 March, 2018 2:19 am

Support the Green Falcons at the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ with tajawal

Tajawal, the fastest growing online travel platform in the Middle East is now offering football enthusiasts the opportunity to secure a ticket-inclusive Official Hospitality Package for the biggest tournament in football. Additionally, fans can book flights, hotels and transfers through tajawal for ...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 1 March, 2018 2:06 am

Ford Increasing Production of All-New Lincoln Navigator

Ford is increasing production of two popular full-size SUVs to meet surging demand for both all-new models ahead of their arrival in the Middle East. The Lincoln Navigator, the company’s new all-new luxury SUV flagship, and the Ford Expedition – the smartest, most capable and most...

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