• World number 5, Johnson, counts last year’s 61 at the Royal Greens & Country Club as one of his ‘best rounds’ • Johnson is joined by some of the biggest USA stars such as world number 1 Brooks Koepka, Phil Mickelson and Patrick Reed • The Saudi International Powered by powered by SoftBank Investment ......Read More

Riyadh - January 23, 2020:   Mysk by Shaza took part in the ‘Three Minute Pitch’ at the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) in Riyadh on 21 January. Noelle Homsy, Development Manager of Shaza Hotels, delivered a highly-acclaimed presentation, showcasing Mysk’s enriching transformational experiences ......Read More

The deal was signed at the Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) in Riyadh and marks the debut of the Millennium Central brand in KSA Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (23 January 2020) – Millennium Hotels & Resorts Middle East, the region’s fastest-growing hotel management company, announced the signing  of  its ......Read More

Expands footprint across luxury and midscale categories  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 23, 2020:  IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced two new properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Further strengthening its foothold in the luxury segment in KSA, IHG has signed a management agreement for InterContinental Dammam in partnership with Salem Mohammed Al Qahtani. To cater to the need for more branded midscale accommodation in Riyadh, IHG has also signed a management agreement for Holiday Inn Riyadh Al Malaz in partnership with Saleh Alsalamah and Partner Companies. The agreements were announced at Saudi Arabia Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) 2020 in Riyadh.  Opening in 2024, ......Read More

HRH Prince Abdulaziz - “Anybody can play golf – young or old Saudis can take it up at any stage bringing families and strangers together through sport” Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – January 22nd 2020:   HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud is predicting a very bright future for golf in Saudi Arabia as ......Read More

“I hope that from seeing the world-class golf on show during the week, the local fans give it a try” Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 21st January 2020:  Spanish superstar golfer Sergio Garcia, known as El Niño, will be back in the Kingdom next week to once again tee it up against the world’s best at the ......Read More

January 21, 2020:   This Valentine’s Day skip the flowers. Skintech brand FOREO rounded up their selection of Valentine’s Day gifts that are perfect whether you’re buying a treat for someone special or simply showing yourself some much-needed TLCValentine’s Day is right around the corner, and with it all the ......Read More

Whether an online travel agency, travel Management Company, travel agent or any other business operating in the travel industry, automation saves time, reduce costs and allows resources to be diverted elsewhere.Most of the Travel Agencies are still running their business with so many complex manual processes which involve high human resource cost, ......Read More

Ryder Cup golf legends Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Thomas Bjorn also confirmed to return to play the Royal Greens Golf & Country Club for the second ever Saudi International tournament starting on January 30th  Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - January 19, 2020:  A stellar line-up of world class music acts will get Saudi ......Read More

Age Strong With New Drops of Youth™ Youth Concentrate  January 16, 2020:   The Body Shop is calling time on anti-ageing. Let’s be honest - no skincare product can turn back the clock. Ageing is a privilege, and it’s time we celebrate it. The brand is changing the way we think about age and skincare. ......Read More

Saudi, January 16, 2020:   Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture has launched its first of a series of arts initiatives that will take place in the Kingdom and Jeddah as part of Saudi Arabia’s cultural vision for 2020. Nestled in the heart of Al Balad, Jeddah’s historic district, overlooking the famous waterfront and ......Read More

Golf’s international ambassador and icon of the game joins gathering of leading industry figureheads to discuss the development of Saudi’s vision for golf in the kingdom16 January, 2020, King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia:   Nine-time Major Champion, Gary Player, will join a host of golf’s most influential ......Read More

The leading regional oil field services and equipment players are building further strength through collaboration in addressing the challenging & growing Hydraulic Fracturing market.  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 14, 2020:    Saudi Arabia’s Industrialization and Energy Services Company (TAQA) announced today ......Read More

Saudi, January 14, 2020:   Media are impressed as Saudi International hits another high note of sporting excellence with final preparations underway ahead of the tournament from 30 January to 2 February at KAEC Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - January 14, 2020: Preparations are in full swing for the upcoming Saudi International ......Read More

Mega shipyard to hold workshop to showcase growth opportunities in its facility   January 13, 2020 - In an exciting initiative announced today (date), maritime suppliers keen to develop a relationship with International Maritime Industries (IMI) are invited to a ‘Mega Yard, Mega Opportunity: IMI Supplier Workshop’ on the ......Read More

G9 and G7 curved QLED gaming monitors are more immersive than ever with 1000R curvature and superior performance that gamers demand Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 13 January, 2019:   Samsung Electronics, the global leader in the gaming monitor market*, introduced its new line-up of groundbreaking curved Odyssey gaming monitors at ......Read More

Creating an online community for cinema goers to enjoy, complimented by a new and dynamic website and mobile application  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 January 2020 -  AMC Cinemas brings another first to the cinema industry with launching the first cinema loyalty program along with a dynamic website and mobile application, taking the ......Read More

Prices and Offers  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 08 January, 2020:   HONOR, the leading smartphone brand, today announced new prices starting this year for its range of feature-packed smartphones including the popular HONOR 20 PRO, HONOR View20, HONOR 8X Max, HONOR 10i, among many others. The latest device launched by the ......Read More

A CELEBRATION OF FEMALE FRIENDSHIP Show your love and support for the women in your life.January 08, 2020:  Held the day before Valentine’s Day, on 13 February, it might not be an official holiday, but Galentine’s Day has firmly established itself as an annual tradition that celebrates you and the love you have for your ......Read More

The largest cluster property of Millennium hotels and resorts MEA welcomes a widely recognized new cluster general managerMakkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia -  January 05, 2020:  Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, the largest cluster property of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA, is proudly announcing the appointment of a new ......Read More

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - January 05, 2020:  ‏The Saudi Commission for Tourism & National Heritage (SCTH) today announced that visitors can now use existing UK, US, and Schengen area country visas to obtain Saudi Arabia visitor visas at airport arrivals regardless of their citizenship.‏Visitors intending to benefit from the new regulation must have previously used the visa to travel to any one of these countries before entering Saudi Arabia.The policy builds on the Kingdom's historic visa launch in September 2019.Currently, citizens from 49 countries are eligible to apply for an e-Visa online or get a Visa of arrival into Saudi Arabia.The tourist visa allows for a stay of up to 3 months per entry, with visitors able to spend 90 days a year in Saudi Arabia. The visa is ......Read More

Saudi Tabreed commissions the 20,000 RT King Khalid International Airport plant January 02, 2020:    The National Central Cooling Company PJSC (DFM: Tabreed), the leading international district cooling developer based in the UAE, has acquired an additional 8 percent stake in Saudi Tabreed, its district cooling investment vehicle in ......Read More

• New survey conducted by INFINITI Middle East as part of major new road safety awareness campaign • More than half (66%) of parents in KSA do not feel that children should be wearing seat belts at all ages• According to KSA law, everybody in the vehicle has to wear a seat belt at all times, and children up to four years of age ......Read More

Dubai-based chefs Dima Hamati and Waseem Aleisa and Saudi Arabia-based chef Ahmad Fraijeh have had recipes using the finest French butter published in an exclusive industry recipe book.  29th December 2019:   Three Middle East-based chefs have been selected by CNIEL, The French Dairy Board, and the European Union to feature in ......Read More

Preparations underway for the 17th edition of “Saudi Plastic and Petrochem Exhibition 2020” and “Saudi Print and Pack Exhibition 2020” December 26, 2019 -   The Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd announced that the preparations for the 17th edition of “Saudi Plastic and Petrochem 2020” and ......Read More

IHG increases its portfolio bringing the modern and stylish lifestyle brand to the waterfront of the Arabian Gulf   Al Khobar, KSA, 24 December 2019:   Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its second voco™ hotel: voco® Al Khobar in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) in partnership with KSA-based ......Read More

Celebrate life with the timeless sparkle of diamonds December 24, 2019:   All of life’s moments are precious… but some sparkle in a way worth cherishing. Whether celebrating a blissful union, honoring a special milestone, or expressing a love for others or simply for life itself, the  Mouawad Diamond Moments ......Read More

New road rehabilitation project will revitalize Central Asia’s prime tourist destinationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 December:   As part of an official Republic of Kyrgyzstan state visit to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Khalid Al-Khudairy Vice President and Managing Director for the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and Mrs. Baktygul ......Read More

• After Al Khobar and Riyadh, the new Visa Application Centre for Greece opens in Jeddah• Optional Visa At Your Doorstep service available to customers across the country  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 23, 2019:   Residents of Jeddah travelling to Greece can now apply for their visas from a Visa Application Centre within the city. VFS Global recently launched its new Greece Visa Application Centre, its third centre for the European country in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The first two centres were rolled out in the cities of Riyadh and Al Khobar at the start of this year.  The centre was inaugurated by Mr. Michael Votsis, Consul General of Hellas (Greece) in a formal ceremony on 12 December 2019. In addition to the regular visa application ......Read More

Exclusive event taking place on the 10 – 11 February 2020 is expected to welcome more than 1,500 Retail CEOs Founders, Directors and policy-makers  23 December 2019 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:   Retail Leaders Circle, the prominent international organization that convenes powerful industry leaders, innovators and influential ......Read More

Sheikh Duaij Al-Khalifa and Ahmed Al Nabhan were among the honourees Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - 22 December, 2019:   In the presence of senior sales managers of 47 hotels of Millennium hotels and resorts MEA, Khaled Al Shareef of Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem honours media and public figures in Kuwait at the ......Read More

The Middle East’s fastest-growing hotel management company sets out ambitious strategy to establish a presence in every region kingdom-wide Dubai, UAE - 22 December, 2019:   Millennium Hotels & Resorts MEA, the region’s fastest-growing hotel management company, has revealed ambitious development plans for Saudi ......Read More

Former World Number One joins star-studded field following Presidents Cup Captaincy Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 21 December:   Four-time Major Champion and recent Presidents Cup International Team captain Ernie Els has confirmed his return to the Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers from 30 ......Read More

• ‘Arab Digital Capital’ initiative inaugurated at the 23rd session of the Council of Arab Ministers of Communications and Information Technology• Riyadh leads the region in the promotion of technology as a catalyst for increased economic and social well-being   RIYADH, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 19 December ......Read More

Under the sponsorship of the Emirate of Al Madinah, the hotel organized an informative workshop Al Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (December 19, 2019) – Millennium Taiba, the 5-star hotel located at the heart of Madinah, has organized an informative workshop for hospitality professionals in the region of Madinah. This influential event ......Read More

19 December 2019, UAE:  - Following the successful launch of three of its brands – Operation: Falafel, Catch 22 and Awani – in Riyadh and Operation: Falafel in Dammam and Dhahran, AWJ Investments is continuing its impressive expansion into the Saudi market with five restaurants set to open in H1 of 2020. The company behind ......Read More

• Meeting discussed the future of the industrial sector and ways to improve its performance• Workshop organized in cooperation with Saudi Food and Drug Authority• Al-Awadi: Saudi’s participation reaffirms UAE-Saudi constant cooperation and coordination in the economic sector   18 December 2019:  The Sharjah ......Read More

Zahid Tractor named exclusive importer and distributor of UD Trucks, Parts and Services in the Kingdom Middle East, 18 December 2019 – UD Trucks, the Japanese commercial vehicle brand that is fully owned by Volvo Group, has today confirmed Zahid Tractor as the new exclusive importer and distributor of UD Trucks in the Kingdom of Saudi ......Read More

The 24-year-old is convinced the Kingdom’s “different” competition conditions can help country’s riders come out on top – and inspire the sport’s next generation Riyadh – December 18th:   Saudi champion horse-rider Abdulrahman Alrajhi believes that the Kingdom’s riding stars will have ......Read More

An insight on Saudi Arabia’s REIT market based on Q4 2019 data from Knight Frank Middle East  Dubai, UAE – October 18, 2019:   The number of REITs listed on the stock exchange reach 17, with a total market capitalisation of USD 3.7 billion as at early November 2019.  This is a substantial increase compared to Q1 2018, where according to Knight Frank’s last REIT update, the market consisted of 12 REITs with a USD 2.3 billion market capitalisation.  However, as expected we are seeing a slowdown in listings, with the vast majority of activity taking place in 2018 and not 2019. In 2018, nine new REITs were listed compared to just one listing to date in 2019.  Stefan Burch, General Manager and Partner at Knight Frank Middle ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 17, 2019:   Achieving Saudi Arabia’s Delivery Plan 2020, as part of its wider Saudi Vision 2030 Realisation Program, requires consolidation of the Kingdom’s regulatory laws, investment listing rules, and corporate governance. This was the view during ICAEW’s Corporate Finance ......Read More

More than 72 kids from 4 schools have attended to rejoice their childhoodMakkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (17 December, 2019) – Millennium and Copthorne Makkah Al Naseem, the luxury hotels situated at the heart of Makkah within Al Naseem district, hosted children from various local schools to rejoice their childhood for a day. This event ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, December 15, 2019:   December is a very special month for Shaza Al Madina as it celebrates its 9th anniversary. On the occasion, the hotel has unveiled an exceptional promotion for its guests whereby they can book a Junior Suite directly for SAR 999 only including breakfast buffet and dinner to stay between ......Read More

• New Index ranks Singapore, Amsterdam, London, Shanghai, and New York as the top five cities• Dubai and Riyadh feature in the top-ranking cities representing the Middle East region• Global cities in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa ranked on mobility ecosystem development  Dubai, December 15, 2019:   Singapore tops Oliver Wyman Forum’s inaugural Urban Mobility Readiness Index: How Cities Rank on Mobility Ecosystem Development. The index ranks 30 cities on how prepared they are to incorporate the latest mobility technologies and what they are doing to reshape urban mobility. The top five cities are Singapore, Amsterdam, London, Shanghai, and New York . Dubai ranks 19th and Riyadh ranks 26th ......Read More

Great discounts and bundle offers on HONOR’s top picks for design and performance Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 14th December, 2019 – Celebrating another successful year of innovation for youth in the region, HONOR, the leading smartphone e-brand, has today announced the launch of its annual anniversary sale from 12th to 27th December on ......Read More

13 Saudi female equestrians make their home debut in the FEI sanctioned Diriyah Equestrian FestivalSaudi - December 14, 2019:   The second edition of the now four-star Diriyah Equestrian Festival by Saudi Aramco serves as an important step in determining which equestrians will qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics Games and the 2020 World ......Read More

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Dec. 12, 2019:   Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) Supervisor-General Ambassador Mohammed bin Saeed Al Jabir welcomed a delegation from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) at program headquarters in Riyadh on Wednesday. The guests were briefed on Saudi development efforts in Yemen.The MSF ......Read More

• Signed agreements with key customers and stakeholders in the GCC• Much-awaited laboratory poised to be the first in the region and largest in the world to begin construction  December 12, 2019:    Gulf Electrical Power Laboratories (CESI | GEPL), a state-of-the-art electromechanical testing facility, announced the ......Read More

 Valuable wedding package with 30% discount on banquet services Makkah, KSA - December 12, 2019:  Planning a wedding can be intimidating sometimes especially when people expect a grand ballroom wedding and can’t find the right place to celebrate, but a wedding at M Hotel Makkah by Millennium can be only exciting and ......Read More

IFS’s leading workforce scheduling solution to radically improve the efficiency of 5,000 field service engineers Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 11, 2019:   IFS, the global enterprise applications company, announces that Saudi Telecom Company (STC), a world class digital leader providing innovative services and platforms ......Read More

December 12, 2019: World-renowned luxury jeweller Mouawad unveiled The Miss Universe Power of Unity Crown, crafted by Mouawad, at an exclusive press event at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis today ahead of its grand debut at the 2019 MISS UNIVERSE® competition on Sunday, December 8, at 7 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. PT on FOX and Telemundo. The crown is ......Read More

Ultra-high-end Public Investment Fund (PIF) hotel and residential project, AMAALA, is set to become an exclusive, sustainable destination for well-heeled adventurers through transformational wellness, arts and the purity of the Red Sea.                          RIYADH ......Read More

• Saudi Arabia’s EGZ claims $400,000 prize in Summoners Rift competition• American music artist Jason Derulo takes to the stage to conclude the festival• Riot Games METAI General Manager praises impact of inaugural eSports event Riyadh, 8 December 2019:   Saudi Arabia’s EGZ was crowned champions in the ......Read More

Riyadh, 7 December 2019:   American DJ, Mako and electronic music act The Crystal Method headlined Friday's (6 December) concert on day two of Riot Games’ The Nexus festival in Riyadh.Taking to the stage just after 20:50 at Riyadh Boulevard, the duo wowed the audience with spectacular performances during the one-hour concert.As ......Read More

Riyadh, 7 December 2019:    The best gamers across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region began their battle for supremacy in the League of Legends as the inaugural Nexus Festival kicked off in style on Thursday night in Riyadh. Hosted by Riot Games for the first time in the region, hundreds of people gathered at ......Read More

The three-day congress sheds light on the latest technological innovations, investment opportunities and developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing  Saudi - December 04, 2019: The 5th MENA Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Congress and Exhibition kicked off today at the Voco Hotel, Riyadh. The three-day congress with the theme – ......Read More

December 04, 2019:   Chloé revisits its “Carlina” sunglasses with a new and delicate jewel-inspired embellishment.The style’s signature concentric circles are adorned with a pearl-like jewel on the left side, lending a sophisticated and feminine allure to the iconic, oversized round frame. The light-catching, gradient ......Read More

December 1, 2019 – It has been announced today (December 1, 2019) that the 3rd Saudi Maritime Congress is planned for March 2020 to take place in Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Held in partnership with Founding Strategic Partners, Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) and Bahri, the event will be held from 22-23 March under the patronage of Transport Ministry, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and will highlight the achievements of the Kingdom’s shipping industry.The event will provide an ideal platform for local and global industry leaders and authorities to examine the prospects for development and investment in the Kingdom’s maritime and logistics sectors in line with the Vision 2030 plan to make Saudi Arabia a logistics and maritime hub for the Middle East.According to Chris ......Read More

• The Kingdom of    Saudi Arabia   assumes the 2020 G20 Presidency today, 1 December, 2019.• The Saudi G20 Presidency will focus on "Realizing Opportunities of the 21st Century for All."• The Kingdom of  Saudi Arabia  commends the work of the Japanese G20 Presidency in 2019 and will continue to support its efforts to forge global cooperation.  Saudi, Decmber 03, 219:  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia assumes the G20 Presidency today, leading up to the Leaders' Summit in Riyadh on 21-22 November, 2020. The Saudi G20 Presidency commends the work of the Japanese G20 Presidency in 2019 and will continue to support the group's efforts to forge global cooperation. Commenting on the Presidency launch, His Royal ......Read More

Criminals had manufactured and traded large volumes of counterfeit print cartridges SAUDIA ARABIA, November 28, 2019 – HP and Saudi Arabian authorities conducted a number of highly successful operations in the summer of 2019, to disrupt the trade of counterfeit HP branded cartridges across Saudi Arabia. In July 2019, Saudi officials, supported by HP, raided several storage facilities located in the Riyadh and Jeddah areas, As a result, these anti-counterfeiting measures have resulted in over 65,000 illicit items seized, and the criminal operations have been disrupted.Counterfeiting is a crime. For users, such illegal imitations can cause a multitude of problems that can cause performance and reliability issues. Should your printer break because of using counterfeit printer ......Read More