Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 18 May, 2021 12:20 pm

IHG® signs MDA with RIVA Development Company to open 7 new hotels across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with RIVA Development Company via its wholly owned subsidiary RIVA Hospitality for Hotel Services Company to open at least 7 hotels in the Kingdom of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 18 May, 2021 7:53 am

Kingdom to launch ‘Made in Saudi’ international marketing campaign

Saudi Arabia plans to launch an international marketing campaign for the “Made in Saudi” program targeting global markets, Asharq Business reported. The ambitious program reflects the efforts of both public and private sector agencies to transform the Kingdom into a pioneering industrial...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 18 May, 2021 7:41 am

Over 26k Saudis get jobs through Hadaf in April

A total of 26,311 young Saudi men and women got jobs in 8,682 companies in the private sector during April through the placement services offered by the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf). The number of male beneficiaries of the program was 12,141 while 14,170 women found jobs in the...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 18 May, 2021 7:13 am

Increase in cyberattacks in Kingdom turns spotlight on digital forensics

With an increase in reliance on technology and cloud computing in various sectors and industries, and the growth of cryptocurrency, cyberthreats and attacks, industrial espionage, information security breaches, identity fraud, financial fraud and other illegal activities that involve the...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 18 May, 2021 7:11 am

Intigral marks Jawwy TV’s launch in Jordan with attractive subscription offers

Intigral, a leading provider of digital entertainment and sports in MENA, has announced the release of its flagship OTT platform Jawwy TV in the Jordanian market enabled through strategic partnerships with the nation’s leading telecommunications operators Zain Orange and Umniah. To celebrate ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 18 May, 2021 6:54 am

EY: 70% of MENA consumers believe brands have a responsibility to positively impact the world

A total of 70% of consumers in the MENA region believe brands have a responsibility to positively impact the world, with purpose mattering more than ever according to the EY Future Consumer Index.As MENA consumers look to the future beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, data from the index suggests that a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 17 May, 2021 9:22 am

Tourism for a brighter future a major focus on the Global Stage at ATM 2021

The 28th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), the region’s largest travel and tourism showcase, returned to Dubai in-person this morning to shine the spotlight on Tourism For a Brighter Future during the opening session at ATM’s Global Stage. With 2021 ushering in a new dawn for travel...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 17 May, 2021 9:15 am

Dubai Extends a Warm Welcome to KSA Visitors

Following the opening announcement of the KSA-DXB travel corridor, Dubai is welcoming back KSA citizens with so much more to explore and experience.  With newly opened hotels, unbeatable rates and attraction offers it’s the perfect time to explore the city.   SOFITEL...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 17 May, 2021 9:13 am

Global Village bids farewell to Season 25 and reflects on Silver Jubilee anniversary success

Global Village, the UAE and wider region's leading multicultural family destination for culture, shopping, and entertainment, has concluded Season 25 of its illustrious legacy and looks back on a period that has seen the park make valuable economic contributions while solidifying new travel and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 17 May, 2021 4:24 am

King Fahd Causeway Ready for Passenger Traffic from Monday

Passport division of King Fahd Causeway has completed all procedures for the passengers traffic after the decision of lifting the travel suspension for citizens, and the opening of land, sea and air ports as of one o'clock (1 a.m.) in the morning on Monday, May 17, 2021. It has also completed...

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