Business & Money | Saturday 5 August, 2017 2:07 pm

Saudi tourism events and festivals help generate jobs, revenue

: Saudi Arabia is witnessing remarkable growth in tourism events and festivals which, together, attract millions of visitors, help to generate revenue, and create temporary job opportunities for citizens, according to the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH). Over the course...

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Healthcare | Saturday 5 August, 2017 2:05 pm

Saudi Health Ministry and WHO in joint monitoring of Hajj pilgrims to prevent epidemic outbreaks

 Hajj operations are monitored by a special epidemic control team comprising officials from the Saudi Health Ministry and the World Health Organization (WHO) to ensure there is no epidemic outbreak, Mahmoud Fikri, director of the WHO’s Eastern Mediterranean office, told Arab News on...

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Business & Money | Saturday 5 August, 2017 1:51 pm

Huge investment interest in Madinah a boon for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030

 Prince Saud bin Khaled Al-Faisal, deputy governor of Madinah, highlighted Madinah region’s great potential to contribute to Vision 2030. During a visit to the Madinah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he said it is a leading region in attracting investments and contributing to Saudi...

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Government | Saturday 5 August, 2017 1:42 pm

Justice Ministry: All defendants get fair trial in Saudi courts

Following Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the death sentences of 14 people convicted of a range of offenses that posed a threat to national security, and which also involved killing innocent civilians, the spokesman of the Saudi Ministry of Justice, Sheikh Mansour...

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Business & Money | Saturday 5 August, 2017 5:53 am

Emaar Entertainment launches record-breaking addition, with 820 panel, flexible OLED screen

Emaar Entertainment, the leisure and entertainment subsidiary of Emaar Properties, has unveiled a record-breaking organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen above Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo. The screen has successfully received three Guinness World Records titles, in partnership with...

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Sports | Saturday 5 August, 2017 5:34 am

du LaLiga HPC U16 & U18 Embark on a competitive LaLiga tour of 5 pro clubs in Spain

The du LaLiga High Performance Centre (du LaLiga HPC) U16 & U18 teams arrived in Spain for a 21-day intensive training camp and competitive matches against some of LaLiga’s top youth club teams including Sevilla FC and Malaga FC. The 36 traveling athletes represent the nation’s...

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Business & Money | Saturday 5 August, 2017 5:08 am

SAB Holding Selects IBM Cloud to Accelerate its Mission-Critical Business Processes

today announced that SAB Holding, an industrial conglomerate headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, has selected IBM Cloud to host its mission-critical SAP® applications. IBM Cloud’s SAP-certified infrastructure will provide SAB Holding with the agility and speed the company needs to keep ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 5 August, 2017 4:25 am

Spotlight on Signature Cocktails at Rixos Bab Al Bahr

Summer in Rixos Bab Al Bahr is a time for discovery. There are new adventures to explore, unique spa experiences to indulge in, and a fresh gastronomic journey to embark on. Additionally, throw in its new cocktail-celebrating series, in which guests can celebrate the warm summer sun with...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 5 August, 2017 4:01 am

Driving 20000 km in the desert Changan cars challenge the desert under “Extreme Heat Challenge” slogan

Almajdouie Motors, the authorized dealer for Changan cars in Saudi Arabia, revealed the new Changan CS95 model and launched its “Extreme Heat Challenge” campaign for Changan cars. The event was attended by local media along with a group of Changan cars enthusiasts and clients. Forming...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 5 August, 2017 3:50 am

Lausanne Under the Spotlight Relaxation and leisure come hand in hand in one of Switzerland’s buzziest new shopping destinations

Renowned for its scenic beauty, food, hospitable community, and unrivalled hotels that range from ultra-luxurious to comfortable elegance, the tourist favourite Lausanne in Switzerland has quickly risen to becoming one of the most appealing shopping destinations of the region. Starting from...

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