Business & Money | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:33 pm

“BUILDING INDIGENOUS ARAB TALENT IS THE ONLY WAY FORWARD FOR THE PR INDUSTRY IN THE MIDDLE EAST”

TRACCS, the largest home-grown public relations network in the Middle East & North Africa, headquartered in Saudi Arabia, has been named the “Best Consultancy to Work For” in Continental Europe, Middle East and Africa by The Holmes Report, making it the first regional agency to ever win this...

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Sports | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:30 pm

Aspire Zone kickstarts 2nd Edition of the Skateboarding and BMXing competition

In anticipation of ‘Go-Skateboarding Day’, the world’s largest annual gathering for the skateboarding community taking place on June 21, Aspire Zone is launching the second edition of its Skateboarding and BMXing competition from May 21 till May 23, 2015. In collaboration with Qatar Extreme...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:17 pm

Al Faisaliah Hotel triumphs at the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards

Al Faisaliah Hotel received three awards at the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards 2015. The awards honor the finest achievements in the travel and tourism industry of the past twelve months throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards serves to acknowledge, reward...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:15 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS ADDS FOURTH DAILY BANGKOK SERVICE

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will add a fourth daily service between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok from 1 July 2015. Operated by a B777-300ER aircraft, the new service will increase the number of roundtrip flights which Etihad Airways operates between the two...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:14 pm

More Privileges For Sindbad Gold Members At Muscat International Airport

Oman Air has announced two more privileges for Gold members of its Sindbad frequent flyer programme. From 1st May 2015, Gold members have access to Oman Air’s exclusive Business Class check-in area at Muscat International Airport, regardless of their class of travel. And once they have checked...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 11:14 am

SEDCO Holding Group sees further growth, more global presence by 2025 at the Annual Multaqa

SEDCO Holding Group showcases its previous accomplishments and perceives sustained growth through further expansion in its investment ventures over the next 10 years. This prominent Group outlook was unraveled at its annual “Multaqa SEDCO 2015” held at Leylaty Ballroom in Jeddah, attended by...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 10:56 am

Panasonic’s New LUMIX DMC-G7 Broadens the World of Photography with 4K

Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) has announced the launch of its much anticipated Lumix DMC-G7, a new Digital Single Lens Mirrorless (DSLM) Camera. Integrating 4K video recording capability and a variety of 4K photo functions, the DMC-G7 boasts high photographic videographic...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 10:47 am

Makkah hotel to dwarf rivals

The holy city of Makkah will host the largest hotel in the world with 10,000 rooms, 70 restaurants, shopping centers and a helipad, informed sources said. The project valued at $3.5 billion will be ready in two years.Covering an area of 686,000 square feet, Abraj Kudai will also have royal suites,...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:57 am

Saudi Arabia wins first place in Plant Sciences and Receives Seven Awards

Saudi student AbdulJabbar Al-Hamood received 2 awards and ranked “The best of category and first place in Plant Sciences” this year at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) held in Pittsburgh, USA. The Saudi team received a total of 7 awards in the fair, the world’s largest...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 May, 2015 12:53 am

Al-Jazeera Paints continues the identifying campaign of its new decorative applications

Al-Jazeera Paints - the giant of high quality paints manufacturer in the Middle East and adjoining regions- continues its indentifying campaign of its new and innovative for a number of distinctive products, which witness a high turnout of clients, and upcoming campaigns will be in Dammam...

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