Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:26 pm

GCC visitors to push Croatian tourism receipts to record US$8 billion

The Croatian National Tourist Board and flydubai, along with the Zagreb Tourist Board has highlighted an increase in the number of routes to the Croatian capital and a dedicated marketing campaign aimed at Middle East tourists will both contribute towards a record-breaking number of overall...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:24 pm

Carving out niche markets to attract new visitors

The wealth of family oriented exhibits at Arabian Travel Market this year demonstrated the appeal of the region for both adults and children, and the extension of dedicated accommodation facilities for family groups is a natural progression, claimed a leading hotelier at the show.Michael Scully,...

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Beauty & Style | Saturday 9 May, 2015 5:21 pm

Jade – the Ulysse Nardin Manufacture Caliber Essentially for Ladies.

Jade is the signature timepiece in the Ulysse Nardin collection for ladies and marks a first in Ulysse Nardin history. Never before has Ulysse Nardin designed and produced an in-house movement exclusively for a ladies collection, demonstrating the manufacturer’s commitment to its female...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 9 May, 2015 1:56 pm

Oil falls, heads for weekly loss as ample supply weighs

Brent and US crude futures fell on Friday and headed toward weekly losses as ample supply and bulging inventories continued to keep prices in check after a rally to 2015 peaks earlier in the week.“Though the data showed US crude inventories fell last week, the products inventories were up, so it...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 9 May, 2015 1:23 pm

Mobily presents its distinctive experience with (IPv6) during CITC’s

Etihad Etisalat “Mobily” has presented a distinctive presentation about its participation in launching Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) in the kingdom; this presented as a part of (IPv6 national forum), which organized by CITC in Riyadh recently.Mobily showcased the benefits of implementing...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:48 am

Carlson Rezidor announces two new Park Inn by Radisson hotels in Saudi Arabia

Carlson Rezidor, one of the most dynamic hotel groups worldwide, further strengthens its presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by announcing two Park Inn by Radisson hotels. The group’s first property in the holy city of Makkah will feature 330 rooms and welcome the first guests in 2016. In...

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Business & Money | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:42 am

Al-Ahsa date factories need Saudi workers

Fifty-two date factories in Al-Ahsa need Saudi workers to maintain their production lines, a leading businessman said here recently.The requirement is for technically proficient workers, said Abdul Hamid Al-Halibi, manager of the Al-Ahsa date market.He called for the industry to set up specialized...

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Business & Money | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:40 am

MoL plans jobs for 8 million citizens

The Ministry of Labor plans to create jobs for 8 million citizens over the next 20 years, with a special focus on women and young people under the age of 22, according to reports in the local media.The plan is based on the strategic program approved by a royal decree four years ago. It would take...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 9 May, 2015 3:38 am

65 days: Vacation bonanza for teachers

Teachers will now be permitted to enjoy a summer vacation of up to 65 days, a directive issued by Minister of Education Azzam Al-Dakhil said.The minister also ordered the advancement of the beginning of the annual vacation period for teachers to June 11.“The vacation for the academic year 2014-15 ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 9 May, 2015 12:53 am

Turkish Airlines introduce the new luxury Amenity kits

Turkish Airlines is proud to announce the renewed amenity kits and relax sets combined with approaching the passenger comfort. These unique products, specially designed for Turkish Airlines, are testament to the airline’s desire to offer its passengers a genuine high quality gift.In order to...

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