Technology & IT | Saturday 30 July, 2016 1:45 am

EnergyNet Student Engagement Initiative at The Africa Energy Forum 2016

This year, EnergyNet welcomed 9 students from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Cameroon and Mozambique to the Africa Energy Forum and on to the Student Engagement Initiative. EnergyNet to date has supported 68 students, of which 38 of these students have been placed in full time employment. We...

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Business & Money | Saturday 30 July, 2016 12:11 am

TVIEW TV Measurement Currency Endorsed to Global Standards by Independent Media Auditor CESP

In response to growing demand for acceptable measurement standards within the regional media and advertising industries, independent media auditor Centre d'étude des supports de publicité (CESP) has audited the national TView People Meter-based Television Audience Measurement...

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Business & Money | Friday 29 July, 2016 7:30 am

SADAFCO’s solar project in Riyadh starts operation

AFTER announcing its investment in a SR2 million solar power project in its Riyadh Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) last October, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) has now commenced operations utilizing a photovoltaic (PV)-diesel hybrid system that can deliver up to 40 percent of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 July, 2016 7:09 am

‘Marriott Al Forsan Hotel’ to be unveiled in Abu Dhabi

The 5 Star Marriott Al Forsan Hotel is slated to open in Abu Dhabi later this year. A management agreement was signed between, H.E. Saif Mohammed Al Hajeri, Chairman, Al Forsan Holding, and Mr. Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director of Marriott International, Middle East and Africa in Abu ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 July, 2016 7:00 am

Summer clubs serve the interests of KSA’s youths

Summer clubs in different parts of the Kingdom serve the interests of youths in all parts of the Kingdom, Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal Bin Bandar said here on Tuesday. The governor was speaking at the inauguration of a summer club at the Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University in the capital on...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 July, 2016 6:56 am

Riyadh-Qassim train at 200 kph by year-end

Travel time between Riyadh and Qassim will be cut down to just a little over two hours as the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) is expected to flag off a train that will travel at 200 kph by the year-end. The train underwent trial runs last week and will operate daily between the two key cities via...

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Technology & IT | Friday 29 July, 2016 5:45 am

Samsung Galaxy Note7 will soon be available for Pre-Order in Saudi Arabia

Ahead of the global launch of the all new Galaxy Note7 on August 2nd in New York, Samsung Electronics in Saudi Arabia is pleased to announce that the most intelligent smartphone will be available for pre-orders in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through various Samsung partners just two days after...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 July, 2016 4:49 am

Bateel Announces KSA Expansion in Khobar

Bateel International, a leading gourmet food business, announces its latest expansion in Saudi Arabia. Right in time for the festive season, Bateel will be opening their first Bateel café concept in Al Khobar.    The elegantly designed Café Bateel and boutique concept...

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Technology & IT | Friday 29 July, 2016 4:36 am

Samsung Wearables Segment Grows with the Gear Fit2 and Gear IconX

Samsung continues its expansion in the fitness wearables market with the regional launch of the Gear Fit2 and the Gear IconX. Each product is designed with consumers’ fitness needs in mind, and includes features that provide users with precise tracking technology to monitor their fitness...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 29 July, 2016 3:57 am

REDTAG Opens Sixth store in Makkah

Only a few months after its 10th Anniversary celebrations, REDTAG, the value fashion and lifestyle brand announced the opening of a new standalone store in Al Awali District, Makkah.   Now operational with five clothing and homeware departments, the new store is catering the needs...

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