Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 7:35 am

Asir heritage show from Feb. 18

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) and Dar Al-Hekma College are launching an architectural and heritage project in Abha on Feb. 18 to highlight the rich history of the region.The event is entitled “Asir: Robe of Urbanization” and will be held in Akkas village over four...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 7:32 am

Green joy for special-needs people

Jeddah Municipality announced on Monday that it plans to open up a garden for people with special needs.Mohamed Qattan, director general of gardens and landscaping at the municipality, said this would be the first project of its kind in the city.The park will have 40 tables, 10 benches and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 7:29 am

No black market inGrand Mosque relics

The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques Affairs has rejected reports that rare antiquities found during the expansion of the Grand Mosque has been selling for thousands of riyals on the black market.This comes in the wake of revelations in the local media that items have been sold to collectors for...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 2:47 am

Bahrain closes pan-Arab TV news channel

Bahrain on Monday announced the closure of a new pan-Arab news channel, owned by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal.The Alarab News Channel, launched on February 1, was on air for only a few hours before reverting to promotional material while trying to resolve “technical and administrative”...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 2:00 am

A Lasting New Year’s Resolution with British Airways

A survey commissioned by British Airways revealed that 31 per cent of residents of Saudi Arabia travelled long-haul only once over a period of twelve months. To encourage people who have made the New Year’s resolution to travel more frequently, British Airways is launching special fares to the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 1:30 am

Professional Chefs, Pastry Chefs, Cooks and Bakers Compete for Top Honours at Gulfood’s Salon Culinaire

As the landmark 20th anniversary edition of Gulfood - the world’s largest annual food and hospitality trade show -opened to huge crowds on Sunday, 1,300 professional chefs showcased their culinary skills at the Emirates International Salon Culinaire in association with Emirates Culinary Guild. ...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 10 February, 2015 1:27 am

Dell Unveils New Features for World’s Thinnest and Lightest 15-Inch True Mobile Workstation

Dell today announced updates to the Dell Precision M3800, the world’s thinnest and lightest true 15-inch mobile workstation, enabling video editors, graphic designers, engineers and other high-end users to create like never before with unmatched portability, breakthrough power and reliable...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 9 February, 2015 2:54 pm

THE MAY OPENING OF INTERCONTINENTAL DUBAI MARINA APPROACHES

The countdown is on as InterContinental Dubai Marina, one of the emirate’s most eagerly anticipated hotels, confirms it will open its doors in May 2015.Refreshing Dubai Marina’s hotel scene, the 328-key five-star hotel will present a modern, urban style, and is set to become the place to be and ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 9 February, 2015 2:39 pm

Home to Sweet Dates - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Global Village

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is a much sought after pavilion in Global Village. It is designed as the sacred Al Haram mosque – or Grand Mosque - in the city of Mekka, giving the façade of the KSA pavilion, a holy and divine feel.As one of the largest pavilions in Global Village, KSA offers a wide ...

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Technology & IT | Monday 9 February, 2015 2:13 pm

BenQ 100-inch Short-Throw Projectors now available for different sizes

BenQ Middle East and Africa, the internationally renowned provider of world-leading human technology and solutions, enters 2015 with the industry’s most comprehensive range of short-throw projectors.Since almost all businesses are now using some kind of projectors, LCD TVs or Interactive Flat...

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