Cars & Autos | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 6:44 am

Chevrolet Middle East Celebrates Drive Your Corvette to Work Day

On June 30, 1953, the first Chevrolet Corvette rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Michigan. Since then, Corvette has become an icon that continues to offer the best in today’s technology and performance for Middle East sports car drivers.   To celebrate the anniversary,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 6:43 am

Ramadan bonanza for Makkah hotels: SR1b in 10 days

 Hotels in the central region of Makkah have recorded the highest occupancy rates during this Ramadan. Reservation of hotel rooms and suites reached 100 percent for the last 10 days of the holy month with the total value of reservation reaching SR1 billion. Individuals and agencies have...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 5:42 am

France backs Vision 2030

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, and French President Francois Hollande reviewed distinguished bilateral relations, the existing strategic partnership, and continuing development of cooperation within the framework of Saudi Vision...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 4:55 am

Turkish Airlines’ Far East network now encompasses 35 destinations

Turkish Airlines, “Europe’s Best Airline”* for the last five years continues to expand its already substantial Far Eastern network. Already having the most comprehensive airline network, the flag carrier brings yet another destination in Far East online. Roundtrip...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 4:38 am

Prince Khaled announces winners of Souk Okaz Prizes

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, announced here on Monday winners of the 10th edition of the annual Souk Okaz Prizes for the year 2016. Muhammad Mahmoud Al-Azzam of Jordan has won this year’s Souk Okaz Poet prize while Khulaif Bin...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 4:35 am

Riyadh prepares for Eid festivities

The High Commission for Riyadh Development (HCRD) has announced preparations for the upcoming Eid Al-Fitr celebration. Qasr Al-Hukm will be the center of festivities equipped with all necessary tools to host religious and cultural events during the first three days of Eid Al-Fitr. It will feature ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 4:20 am

Arabian Centers celebrates Ramadan spirit with employees and media representatives

Arabia Centers hosted an Iftar on June 14th, 2016 with all its employees and media representatives in Saudi Arabia to celebrate the spirit of the holy month of Ramadan. The event was hosted by Khaled Al Jasser, CEO of Arabia Centers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who expressed ACCL’s...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 3:40 am

Siemens opens new headquarters in Munich

Siemens’ new headquarters in Munich have opened. Employees and the Managing and Supervisory Boards of Siemens AG celebrated completion of the building with a grand-opening ceremony. Deputy Minister-President of Bavaria Ilse Aigner and Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter were also on hand for the...

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Cars & Autos | Tuesday 28 June, 2016 2:18 am

All-New 2017 Ford GT ’66 Heritage Edition Pays Homage to Historic Livery on 1966 Le Mans Winner

The all-new 2017 Ford GT will be available in a limited-edition Heritage theme honoring the GT40 Mark II driven to victory by Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon at Le Mans in 1966 – part of the historic 1-2-3 Ford GT sweep. The car will feature unique interior and exterior color themes, and an...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 June, 2016 6:45 pm

Nicolas Roux joins LinkedIn MENA as Head of Agencies

 LinkedIn MENA has announced that it has appointed industry veteran Nicolas Roux as its first ever Head of Agencies for MENA’s LinkedIn Marketing Solutions, based out of Dubai, UAE. In his role, Roux will be responsible for the strategic partnerships and executive-level engagements...

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