Business & Money | Tuesday 24 February, 2015 6:25 am

“Better savings” highlighted as the top personal goal in Western Union’s “My Yellow Brick Road” campaign survey

Highlighting the attractiveness of Saudi Arabia, residents in the kingdom who responded to a Western Union survey praised the country for a variety of reasons while revealing fascinating insights into their lives in the country. Respondents to the survey commented on the peace of mind, the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 24 February, 2015 12:08 am

IKEA Saudi Arabia’s Soft Toy for Education Campaign Raises SR300, 000 for Education

Ghassan Ahmed Al Sulaiman Furniture Trading, “IKEA Saudi Arabia,” reinforced its support for education through its Soft Toy for Education campaign, which ran from November to January, garnering approximately SAR 300, 000 for the Disabled Children’s Association (DCA).To celebrate the...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 February, 2015 3:12 pm

3rd Edition Kingdom Human Asset Management Summit gets under way in Riyadh

The 3rd Edition Kingdom Human Asset Management Summit commenced today at the Novotel Riyadh Al Anoud, Riyadh – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the theme 'A Step towards HR Excellence in the Kingdom'. Speaking about the summit, Stan Abraham, Sr. Producer from Fleming Gulf - organisers of the summit, ...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 February, 2015 10:38 am

Chestertons to unveil AED5.5 billion luxurious London project for UAE investors

Chestertons, the international property agency established in 1805, will be unveiling AED5.5 billion project by Berkley Homes called 250 City Road in Dubai for UAE Investors. This property is designed by Foster + Partners one of the most innovative and acclaimed architectural practices of the...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 February, 2015 10:33 am

Dubai construction sector contributed 7.89% to Dubai’s GDP in first half of 2014: Dubai Statistics Centre report

The construction sector contributed 7.89% to Dubai’s Gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of 2014, according to the latest report from the Dubai Statistics Centre.The figures were brought into the spotlight by the organisers of the International Property Show while announcing the...

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Business & Money | Monday 23 February, 2015 10:23 am

DAMAC Esclusiva with Interiors by FENDI and DAMAC Tower by Paramount Topped Out

Two of the most iconic towers in the heart of Riyadh, KSA, have been topped out; less than 2 years after work began. Luxury real estate developer DAMAC Properties has announced that its DAMAC Esclusiva and DAMAC Tower by Paramount projects on King Fahd Road have now reached their final heights at...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 23 February, 2015 10:22 am

MAUI JIM JOINS ATP WITH EXCLUSIVE OFFICIAL EYEWEAR PARTNERSHIP

– Premium polarized sunglasses brand Maui Jim is proud to announce a new global partnership with the ATP, in which the Hawaiian company becomes the Official Eyewear of the ATP World Tour.As part of the three-year agreement, Maui Jim becomes an Official Supplier of the ATP World Tour, as well as...

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Culture & Education | Monday 23 February, 2015 9:49 am

Physique TV signs deal with Dubai Desert Road Run

Physique TV, the region’s first and only 24 hour HD television channel dedicated to fitness, healthy living, nutrition and action sport, and Dubai Desert Road Run, a community sporting event held by Onside Partners, today announced a strategic partnership that will greatly expand collaboration...

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Culture & Education | Monday 23 February, 2015 9:19 am

International Student Card Gaining Popularity in the UAE

ISIC overwhelming success for its first year in the EmiratesISIC, the International Student Identity Card, has now been available in the UAE for a year and the demand is growing steadily. Over 16,000 UAE students have acquired it so far.The ISIC card not only allows students in the UAE to prove...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 23 February, 2015 7:03 am

Jeddawis turn out in large numbers to show loyalty to king

Jeddah Mayor Hani Abu Ras inaugurated recently the largest graffiti titled "Jeddah pledges allegiance" in honor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.The municipality, in cooperation with a young group of graffiti artists called Zaad, made the largest graffiti painting in the walkway of...

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