Business & Money | Saturday 24 August, 2019 6:05 am

IKEA to invest $1.4 bn in China strategy

IKEA plans to invest 10 billion yuan  (US$1.41 billion) in the Chinese market to advance its commercial operations and digitization, it announced at a press briefing in Beijing at which it outlined its strategy for the next three years, Yicai Global reported. This is the largest annual...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 August, 2019 5:14 am

Creative Portrait of Crown Prince Draws Visitors to Village of Roses

A portrait of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, which was created using more than 9,000 fingerprints, has attracted thousands of visitors to the Village of Roses at Taif Season.  The Saudi artist, Talal Al-Abbasi, expressed his joy and pride in the portrait, which he considers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 August, 2019 3:16 am

Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences Collaborates with Department of Culture and Tourism, to Host Orphaned Children of Beit Al Khair Society

As part of the ‘Year of Tolerance’ initiative, Bab Al Qasr Hotel & Residences in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism hosted an inspiring dinner for the orphaned children of ‘Bait Al Khair Society’. The exclusive event welcomed 21 children along with ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 24 August, 2019 3:10 am

UAE Delegation Honors Taif Season Organizers

A popular band that has participated in the UAE pavilion in Souk Okaz, held this year as part of Taif Season, visited officials of the season and market in their administrative headquarters to thank them for their efforts this year to expand and develop the market.  Officials of the band...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 24 August, 2019 2:49 am

HUAWEI P30 Pro Limited Edition Pearl White: Come for the look, stay for the experience

The HUAWEI P30 Pro is one of Huawei’s most coveted phones yet, bringing home countless awards, accolades and even selling 10 million units in a record time of 85 days. While its premium features and powerful hardware certainly raises the bar for a modern smartphone, users can also enjoy its...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 24 August, 2019 1:47 am

The fourth generation of the RS icon:
the new Audi RS 6 Avant

25 years of RS, 25 years of high-performance station wagons from Audi: With the new Audi RS 6 Audi Sportis ushering in a new chapter in the history of the high-performance Avant. Even more power combined with increased efficiency thanks to mild hybrid system turn the RS 6 Avant into the perfect...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 August, 2019 6:40 am

Souk Okaz Provides Platform for Productive Families and Gezani Cuisine/Jizani Kitchen is Witnessing a Remarkable Turnout

“Taif Season” is having an impact on all sections of the Taif community, providing them with support, opportunities, and platforms for them to flourish. Productive families are benefiting from this support, with a special area created in Souk Okaz that features more than 40 different...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 August, 2019 5:39 am

Omani incense attracts visitors to the Arab Quarter of Souk Okaz

Omani incense, with its fragrant aroma, is drawing visitors to the Arab Quarter of Souk Okaz, which this year features the participation of 11 Arab countries as part of Taif Season. The Sultanate's pavilion, with its varied pillars, has been highly appreciated by visitors of all age...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 23 August, 2019 3:44 am

Indian carrier Vistara launches Dubai flight service

Dubai Airports celebrated the arrival of the inaugural flight of full service Indian carrier Vistara from Mumbai at a ceremony at Dubai International, DXB, on Wednesday. Vistara’s daily non-stop service between Mumbai and Dubai will offer an additional choice to the tens of thousands of...

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Healthcare | Friday 23 August, 2019 3:40 am

Ban on import of cigarettes without tax stamps comes into force

The General Authority of Zakat and Tax (GAZT) announced on Thursday that it would start imposing a ban on import of cigarette packs that do not bear valid and activated tax stamps to the Kingdom effective from Friday, Aug. 23. The decision will be enforced in cooperation with the General Customs...

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