Business & Money | Sunday 20 September, 2015 1:08 pm

Amana Capital Becomes the Official Sponsor of Saudi Ettifaq Football Club

Amana Capital, the leading Financial Group in the Middle East, announced that it has signed an official sponsorship agreement for the 2015-2016 season with Ettifaq Saudi Club which is known to be one of the inveterate football teams in the Kingdom. The agreement has been signed under the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 20 September, 2015 12:54 pm

The annual Product of the Year Innovation Seminar 2015

Every year, the biggest brand names from across the gulf gather under one roof to recognize the most innovative products at the Product of the Year Awards (POY). The prestigious award rewards innovation in the FMCG sector, by allowing the customers themselves to vote and select winners. And every...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 20 September, 2015 12:44 pm

Here’s what the children of Kuwait want from adults

Kuwait’s younger generation wants to see adults keep their promises, build trustworthy relationships and give children enough room for independence and freedom, while acting as a support system by providing appropriate guidance whenever needed.    That is one of the main...

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Business & Money | Sunday 20 September, 2015 4:36 am

Printing sector needs skilled Saudi workers

The government needs to ensure that more Saudis are trained to meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the printing sector, said members of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) recently. While local printing presses are employing women to move out of the Red Zone of the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 20 September, 2015 4:35 am

Dhahban Marine Park opens

Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed inaugurated the first marine park at Dhahban on the shores of the Red Sea, 40 km north of the city near the Bay of Salman recently.  The first marine park, which was started a year ago by the Jeddah municipality as “Dhahban,” is a popular...

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Government | Sunday 20 September, 2015 4:34 am

100,000 troops to secure Haj 2015

Some 100,000 security personnel have been deployed to oversee the annual Haj pilgrimage that begins on Tuesday, according to the Interior Ministry. Maj. Gen. Mansour Al-Turki, spokesman for the ministry, said among those securing the massive crowds during Haj are members of an elite...

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Government | Sunday 20 September, 2015 4:32 am

Power capacity at holy sites 18,680MW

The capacity of electricity plants at the holy sites now stands at 18,680MW, according to the Saudi Electricity Company (SEC). Ziyad bin Mohammad Al-Sheiha, chief executive officer of the SEC, said that various upgrades and distribution projects have been completed to meet the expected...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 20 September, 2015 4:20 am

Sony Showcases New BRAVIA™ 4K ANDROID LCD TV Line

Sony has today announced that its line of BRAVIA™ 4K LCD televisions are now available in the Middle East. The televisions were built with a new 4K Processor X1, further advancing the clarity, colour accuracy and contrast of the Sony 4K viewing experience. The new X9000C series features a new ...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 20 September, 2015 4:14 am

Industry Experts Gather to Discuss the Regions Power Demand at PGME

The 13th Annual POWER-GEN Middle East Conference and Exhibition, which will run from 4-6 October at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), is renowned for delivering a world-class quality programme with a focus on practical and technical solutions, presided by over 60 leading...

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Business & Money | Sunday 20 September, 2015 3:43 am

Shaker Group & LG Electronics reaffirm strong partnership in Saudi market

In line with its leading role and outstanding performance in the Saudi market, Shaker Group, the sole distributor of LG Air Conditioners in Saudi Arabia for more than 20 years, reaffirmed the strong partnership by renewing the agreement contract with LG Electronics for the LG- Shaker Factory in...

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