Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 11:37 am

MEYDAN HOTELS AND HOSPITALITY WINS BIG AT THE WORLD TRAVEL AWARDS 2015

The Meydan Hotel and Bab Al Shams Resort & Spa, part of Meydan Hotels & Hospitality, were selected as the ‘Middle East’s Leading Sports Resort’ and the ‘Middle East’s Leading Desert Resort’ respectively at the 22nd Annual World Trade Awards held May 6, 2015. This win marks the fourth...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 May, 2015 10:01 am

Pacific Controls Launch Future Ready Communication Protocol for IOT Edge Devices

The convergence of smart connected devices and cloud computing is unleashing an age of anytime, anywhere connectivity that is fostering entirely new modes of customer interaction and service delivery. However, to realize the full potential of the Internet of Things opportunity, customers will need...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:55 am

RAFAL Real Estate Development sponsors the Elite exhibition

RAFAL Real Estate Development Company sponsored the Elite exhibition in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. The exhibition tackles a unique demographic as it highlights the Small and medium projects of young Saudis.RAFAL participated in this exhibition for the first time this year, as they belief in their...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:47 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS NEW GENERAL MANAGER FOR KAZAKHSTAN

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has appointed Robert “Dougie” Douglas as its General Manager for Kazakhstan. Mr Douglas, who assumes his new role on 1 July, will lead the airline’s commercial operations in Kazakhstan based in Almaty. He will also be...

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Government | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:41 am

Shoura says no to foreign universities in Kingdom

The Shoura Council has rejected the proposal of council member Saeed Al-Sheikh to permit foreign universities to open branches in the Kingdom due to concerns over breaching Saudi cultural traditions and gender segregation.The decision was also based on the failure of the branches of universities in ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:40 am

Clear insurance dues within 15 days, firms told

Insurance companies must pay vehicle owners their dues after accidents within 15 days, said the Consumer Protection Association on Wednesday. “They may extend the period to another 15 days after informing the client,” the association tweeted. “In total, the payment should not be delayed more...

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Government | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:34 am

Madinah govt depts awarded

Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has honored the top performing government departments in the region at a ceremony here.In his speech at the event, he said that efforts to improve services for citizens have been taking place since the reign of King Abdul Aziz “to boost social and economic...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 21 May, 2015 9:15 am

OSN strengthens partnership with CNBC with distribution renewal deal

OSN, the leading pay-TV network in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has strengthened its partnership with CNBC, the leading international business and financial news and information network, with the renewal of its channel distribution deal. The long term deal also means OSN viewers...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 May, 2015 8:50 am

Fenomastic MY HOME 2015: ‘Jotun’s Most Beautiful Paint Ever’

Jotun, the Kingdom’s No.1 paint manufacturer, has unveiled their most beautiful paint innovation ever. Jotun knows that beautiful colours make beautiful homes and their latest innovation, Fenomastic My Home, features three new themes with an array of colours that are sure to take interior style...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 May, 2015 8:42 am

Rihab Rotana, Dubai Announced the Winner for the “Stay and Fly for Free” Campaign

Rihab Rotana, Dubai announced the winner of the “Stay and Fly for Free” campaign that included a “four night’s stay” at Salalah Rotana Resort with “air tickets” courtesy of Air Arabia for two individuals. The campaign started on 15th March, 2015 that lasted for almost 60 days and...

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