Cars & Autos | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 1:30 pm

Ford Motor Company Supporting Ethical Travel Initiative Working with Indigenous Wildlife in the UAE

The Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve (DDCR) is one of those hidden gems in a sea of sand that remains unknown to most. This concealed area highlights just how much an emirate, that prides itself on its bustling metropolis, can also care for its indigenous, mostly four-legged, desert...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 1:10 pm

DP World, Maersk Line and Yanbu University College recognized for Supply Chain Excellence at GPCA Conference

DP World, Maersk Line and Yanbu University College won first-place awards for Supply Chain Innovation, Supply Chain Sustainability and Best GCC Academic Institution in Supply Chain respectively during the inaugural edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Supply Chain...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 12:41 pm

World Halal Tourism Summit 2016 Abu Dhabi to Host World’s Biggest Hosted Buyers Programme

The 2nd World Halal Tourism Summit will be held in the United Arab Emirates’ capital of Abu Dhabi from 21-25 November 2016, and as part of the inaugural International Travel Week (ITW), will play host to the world’s biggest hosted buyers programme for global travel...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 7:48 am

Gemini begins construction of iconic luxury apartment project in Dubai

Gemini Property Developers, one of the leading and prestigious business groups in India and the Middle East, has begun construction of Gemini Splendor, the first of a series of high-profile, luxury residential projects, the company plans to build in the GCC in the coming years. Gemini Splendor...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 6:35 am

KAEC to exhibit Al-Manazel plots

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) will hold an exhibition for its ready-to-deliver “Al-Manazel” land plots in the Al-Murooj district, an upscale living solution to the aspirational needs of today’s affluent Saudis and investors. The event will be held at the Jeddah Hilton Hotel...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 6:26 am

MoI’s UAE Reads Initiative Sets another Guinness World Record

Under the auspices of the Ministry of Interior, the “UAE Reads” cultural initiative, which was organized by the UAE University, managed to set a new Guinness World Record title for the UAE with the ‘Largest Reading Lesson’. The event was attended by Her Highness Dr. Sheikha...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 5:34 am

Saudia meets with airline companies

Saudi Arabian Airlines Company (Saudia) on Monday chairs its regular annual meeting with the 50 air companies operating in the Kingdom to coordinate efforts aimed at providing better services to passengers especially the Haj and Umrah pilgrims. Saudia’s deputy executive president for...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 5:10 am

Emaar Hospitality Group marks ambitious expansion to Saudi Arabia
with Vida Jeddah Gate

Emaar Hospitality Group, the hospitality and leisure subsidiary of global developer Emaar Properties, has marked its ambitious expansion to Saudi Arabia with the unveiling of its first hotel and serviced residence property in Jeddah Gate.  The 14 storey Vida Jeddah Gate hotel tower and...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 4:56 am

AIR SEYCHELLES RECORDS PROFITABILITY IN 2015

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, today reported its fourth year of profitability in a row, with net profits of USD2.1 million in 2015, on revenues of USD 105.4 million. Audited by KPMG, these financial statements also reflect growth in passenger traffic and...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 4 May, 2016 4:30 am

King Salman attends 41st Graduation Ceremony of Riyadh Schools

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman attends the graduation ceremony of Riyadh Schools in Riyadh on Tuesday. The King also honored the students who made outstanding performance. ...

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