Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 16 October, 2023 3:23 pm

AlUla named Middle East's Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2023 at World Travel Awards

AlUla has been named the Middle East's Leading Cultural Tourism Project 2023 at the renowned World Travel Awards, solidifying its position as one of the most exciting destinations in the region. The World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2023 was hosted in Dubai on 15th October, with...

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Business & Money | Monday 16 October, 2023 10:55 am

Emirates NBD and DIFC Launchpad announce ‘National Digital Talent Incubator’ program to build next generation of UAE global founders

Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye) region, has launched the ‘National Digital Talent Incubator’ program, as a part of its strategic partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial centre in the...

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Business & Money | Monday 16 October, 2023 10:09 am

TAM signs SAR 14.8 mln contract with Tourism Authority

TAM Development Co. signed a 16-month contract worth SAR 14.83 million (VAT inclusive) for providing digital solutions and consulting services necessary to develop and operate a tourism services platform for the Saudi Tourism Authority, TAM said in a statement to Tadawul. The project’s...

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Business & Money | Monday 16 October, 2023 10:07 am

Al Arabia inks SAR 1.1 bln syndicated Murabaha facility

Arabian Contracting Services Co. (Al Arabia) signed a long-term Murabaha facility agreement with a number of banks at a total value of SAR 1.05 billion, according to a statement to Tadawul.    The syndicated loan facility will go towards financing the acquisition of...

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Business & Money | Monday 16 October, 2023 9:58 am

Dubai’s ‘Samana Developers’ Sponsors ‘Al-Nasr Sports Club, Considers Long Term Collaboration

Samana Developers and Al Nasr Sports Club team up to promote football and encourage young players. The agreement signing ceremony took place at press conference today at Al-Nasr Club headquarters, in the presence of Mr. Mansoor Al Falasi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Nasr Investment...

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Technology & IT | Monday 16 October, 2023 9:33 am

Dubai Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship as Expand North Star Opens

Expand North Star, the world's largest startup showcase, kicked off today at the new Dubai Harbour venue, featuring the latest innovations in robotics, AI, and entrepreneurship. The four-day event brings together 1800 startups from 100 countries and over 1,000 investors with over $1 trillion under...

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Culture & Education | Monday 16 October, 2023 9:01 am

Department of Community Development receives 305 solutions that address social challenges faced by Elderly

The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi received 305 idea submissions during the second edition of the Wyakom initiative, a remarkable 161% increase in participants compared to the previous edition. Wyakom is an innovative digital platform that aims to enhance community engagement...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 16 October, 2023 8:50 am

Saudia shifts operations from Al Wajh airport to the Red Sea International airport

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced the transfer of its operations from Al Wajh airport (EJH) to the Red Sea International airport (RSI), effective Sunday, October 29th, 2023. This transfer aligns with the official announcement made by Red Sea Global about the...

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Business & Money | Monday 16 October, 2023 8:47 am

Boursa Kuwait organized “Financial Asset Managers Day” in Dubai

Boursa Kuwait organized a “Financial Asset Managers Day” on Wednesday, 11 October 2023 in collaboration with HSBC, the British-based multinational investment bank and one of the largest investment banks in Europe. Held in the bank’s headquarters in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 16 October, 2023 8:45 am

NEOM announces Leyja, its latest sustainable tourism destination

The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, today announced Leyja, its latest tourism destination, further strengthening and enriching the Kingdom’s ecotourism offering. Located in NEOM and steeped in history and mythology,...

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