Business & Money | Sunday 31 May, 2015 2:22 pm

Delegation from the Kuwaiti Gold Traders Union visits L’azurde’s factory in Riyadh

L’azurde organized an orientation visit to their Riyadh factory in the Second Industrial City, for a delegation from the Kuwaiti Union for Gold and Jewelry Traders. The delegation participated in a training course organized by the Saudi Ministry of Trade and Industry, during the second quarter of ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 31 May, 2015 2:17 pm

KidZania partners with iconic lollipop brand “Chupa Chups”

KidZania Kuwait, the exciting kid-sized metropolis, has announced its recent collaboration with the world’s most popular lollipop brand, Chupa Chups, as the official sponsor of KidZania’s Music Lounge. The revamped Music Lounge will give kids the opportunity to hone their musical creativity...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 31 May, 2015 2:05 pm

ETIHAD AIRWAYS LAUNCHES PREMIUM TWITTER CHANNEL

Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Twitter account to engage with Gold and Platinum members of its frequent flyer program – Etihad Guest, on the popular social media platform.The Etihad Premium Twitter channel provides a dedicated online touch-point for Etihad Guest Gold and Platinum...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 May, 2015 1:58 pm

SEDCO Holding Group stresses key role Of CSR in youth development

SEDCO Holding Group - a leading Shariah-compliant private wealth management organization – underscored the crucial role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in youth development.During its participation at the 12th Annual CSR Summit in Dubai held on May 18-21, 2015 at The Address Dubai...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 May, 2015 12:59 pm

The Saudi Economy is Stable and Dur targets Emerging Cities Dur Hospitality

A planned portfolio of 20 hotels and 6 residential complexes in Saudi Arabia over the next seven years with SR 1.5 billion investments will definitely enhance Dur hospitality’ leadership position in Saudi Arabia and will sure reflect positively on the revenues, which are expected to increase 3...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 31 May, 2015 9:48 am

Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) Enhance Efforts to make Ever Better Cars

In the four years since announcing its new Global Vision, Toyota has made significant progress toward achieving sustainable growth by making ever-better cars. This has required a new approach to manufacturing automobiles, with the core aims being greatly improved product development and more...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 May, 2015 9:41 am

Deloitte: Construction is the economic barometer for the region

2015 stands to be another key indicator of economic development as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) continues to invest in infrastructure and capital projects. The forecast for projects planned and underway in the GCC in 2015 is US$172 billion; the highest on record to date. This is according to...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 May, 2015 9:35 am

Maaden puts Saudi mining sector on the global map

Mining giant Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has been rated as one of the best world-class companies on various operational, projects, training and skill development and financial parameters with its asset base recording 14-fold increase; now exceeding $22.5 billion in total. Maaden has also...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 31 May, 2015 9:31 am

New water desalination projects under way

General Establishment for Water Desalination (GEWD) is implementing new projects, with a total production capacity of up to 2.5 million cubic meters per day in the Makkah Region and the Eastern Province (EP), during the next four years."The first project in the Makkah Region includes the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 31 May, 2015 9:29 am

Preparations under way for municipal council polls

In a few weeks preparations will begin for elections for municipal councils which will be held in August.Despite criticisms of the previous two elections, people are hopeful. Changes in legislation have increased the number of elected candidates to two-thirds.The voting age has been lowered to 18...

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