Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 July, 2017 10:37 am

Wall and graffiti paintings on display at Al-Kar Resort

Artists have completed wall and graffiti paintings at the open theater of Al-Kar Resort, in a partnership agreement between the Taif Cultural and Arts Society and the Taif Investment and Tourism Co. The director of culture and arts in Taif, Faisal Al-Khudaidi, confirmed the society is eager to...

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Government | Monday 10 July, 2017 10:34 am

Jeddah community shows solidarity with families of martyrs

 Under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of interior, Jeddah Community Services on Saturday expressed their solidarity with the families of martyrs and paid tribute by holding Jeddah’s largest festival on Saudi armed forces and martyrs. The...

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Government | Monday 10 July, 2017 10:32 am

King Salman approves plans to make public health policy a priority

 King Salman has approved plans to make public health policy a priority, in ongoing efforts to combat and prevent ill health and the burden it places on the Kingdom’s resources. The directive requires all government bodies to work together to achieve the objective. The announcement was ...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 10 July, 2017 10:19 am

Imports of non-dissolvable plastic products prohibited; soon to be banned from use

 Saudi Arabia on Sunday started barring the entry of non-dissolvable plastic products, executing a decision that will be followed by banning the manufacture, use and trade of such products by October. Non-dissolvable plastics can remain without change for hundreds of years, posing a threat to ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 July, 2017 7:13 am

ATLANTIS, THE PALM REPORTS IMPRESSIVE BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND ANNOUNCES USD 100 MILLION REFURBISHMENT PROJECT

In line with Dubai Tourism’s vision of attracting 20 million visitors per year by 2020, Atlantis announces an extensive refurbishment programme across Atlantis, The Palm, as well as an expansion with the brands second property, The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residencies also located on The...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 10 July, 2017 4:12 am

Golden Sands Hotel Apartments wins Best Brand Hotel Apartment

Golden Sands Hotel Apartments, part of A.A. Al Moosa Enterprises and pioneered the concept of hotel apartments in the region, was awarded Best Brand Hotel Apartment in the recently concluded Arabian Travel Awards. Golden Sands Hotel Apartments is the top winner in the category. Organised by...

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Business & Money | Sunday 9 July, 2017 5:28 pm

Ribbon of Light at Dubai Silicon Oasis Hits 50% Completion Milestone

Ribbon of Light, the highly anticipated two-tower residential project in Dubai’s Silicon Oasis designed by Abdul Rahim Architectural Consultants (ARACO), a leading engineering consultant in design and project management in the UAE, is now more than 50% complete. Commenting on the project,...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 9 July, 2017 4:23 pm

King Faisal International Award laureate calls for review of Islamic political thought

The winner of King Faisal International Prize 2017 for Islamic Studies, Professor Ridwan Al-Sayyid, has underscored the importance of revisiting the Islamic political thought and heritage in Islamic sources, calling for adherence to moderate Salafism. Al-Sayyid stated this during the lecture,...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 9 July, 2017 3:45 pm

Named as one of the biggest deals in the industry

Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (EMPOWER), the world's largest district cooling services provider, has announced a partnership with Trane Commercial for purchase of new chillers for the company. The agreement is considered the biggest deal in the district cooling...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 9 July, 2017 3:18 pm

Samsung Electronics Begins Mass Production at New Semiconductor Plant in Pyeongtaek, South Korea

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, announced that its new semiconductor fabrication line in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, has begun mass production and shipping its first product to customers. The new facility will focus on the production of...

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