HKS appointed Master Planner for AMAALA’s Triple Bay and The Coastal Development RIYADH – 18 MARCH 2020:     AMAALA, the ultra-luxury destination located along Saudi Arabia’s northwestern coastline, has announced the appointment of international design firm HKS Architects as Master Planner for Triple ......Read More

Olay Luminous Whip. Powerful Skincare, NOW Light as Air  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 16, 2020:   Powerful results or a light as air finish? Why should women have to choose? Whilst many creams promise lightweight skincare, they can still leave skin feeling greasy, sticky or they don’t deliver skin benefits beyond ......Read More

March 16, 2020:   This April, as nature envelops the world with its mystic appeal, as flowers bloom and a blanket of lush green regales the arrival of a new season, AIGNER debuts the best of its timepieces and jewellery in honor of the new fashion season. Infusing color into the monochromatic world of gents timepieces, the ......Read More

Saudi -  March 12, 2020:  Al Khozama Management Company, Mamo, and Arjun Waney, the creators and co-owners of internationally renowned fashionable and successful restaurants, announced that Mamo Michelangelo Restaurant is set to open by end of March 2020 in the heart of Riyadh’s dynamic center, at Al Faisaliah Hotel Suites Wing, ......Read More

March 11, 2020:   Refinitiv today released a report on the latest development in the Oil market. According to Ranjith Raja, Oil Research Manager, Middle East and North Africa, Refinitiv, the Benchmark crude prices went into a tailspin on Monday morning trade following OPEC and its allies including Russia failing to agree on extending and deepening the output cut which expires at the end of this month. Oil prices closed on Friday with Brent down by 10.4% and WTI down by 7.8% w-o-w. As of 07:30 GMT this morning, Brent crude was at $33.93/MT, down by 25%, the largest single day drop since the Gulf War in 1991, while WTI was down by 26.8% at $30.22/MT. On market opening, prices dropped to an intra-day low of $31.29/MT for Brent and $27.37/MT for WTI.Raja noted that Saudi Arabia, ......Read More

THE PARTNERSHIP WILL DRIVE THE DIALOGUE AROUND WOMEN’S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND ADVANCING GENDER BALANCE IN THE WORKPLACE THROUGH VARIOUS EVENTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT  SESSIONS IN SAUDI ARABIA, EGYPT, JORDAN AND THE UAE   8 March 2020:   Accor Middle East & Africa announce the launch of a partnership with She is Arab, the first dedicated global speakers’ platform for Arab women designed to elevate female leadership development and to drive women’s economic empowerment and advancement in the workplace. As part of the partnership, a series of dialogues and discussions will roll out throughout the year in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan and the UAE, including panels, roundtables, fireside chats, in addition to training and coaching ......Read More

Introducing three of the world’s best golfers heading for Saudi, who have overcome cancer, deafness and even balancing school lessons with professional golf to achieve greatness 8 March 2020:   International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an ......Read More

Every Tuesday at Voco® Hotel Riyadh  Riyadh, March 1 2020: Fans of traditional Saudi cuisine can enjoy an array of authentic local dishes from accomplished female Saudi chef, Ward Tami, at the newly opened voco® Riyadh in the heart of the capital. Every Tuesday, “Saudi Evening” takes place at the Horizon restaurant between 6.30pm and 11pm, with guests invited to experience the most popular Saudi dishes including a selection of Arab salads, appetizers and sweets, seasoned with original flavours reflecting internationally-trained Ward Tamim’s in-depth knowledge of the authentic local cuisine. The menu aims to reflect the depth, heritage and diversity of Saudi Arabia with dishes belonging to various regions of the KSA. They include: Gorsan, ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia- 27th February 2020: Darussalam has launched a new website for its consumers in KSA, by the name of Darussalamstore.com. The new website has been launched to increase the existing market reach and availability. It will allow it’s consumers to easily purchase the full range of Darussalam’s books from all over KSA and even internationally.“We are excited to announce that after Darussalam’s consistent growth and success we have now launched a new website for our customers expanding the availability of our books worldwide”- Mr Abdul Malik Mujahid, FounderThe site contains a collection of authentic Islamic books from almost 20 categories including Quran, Tafseer, Ramadan, Hajj/Umrah, Family and even Science. Additionally, the website contains ......Read More

Saudi Tourist arrivals jumped in January 2020 with a 137% increase compared to January 2019, making Saudi Arabia ranked top 9th market to Mauritius.Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 27 February 2020: According to the latest statistics released from the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), visitors to Mauritius from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia increased 137% in January 2020 compared to the same month in 2019, making Saudi Arabia ranked top 9th market to Mauritius, and number one ranked Arab country for tourists arrivals to the Indian Ocean Island. This increase follows the successful results of visitors from the Kingdom to Mauritius in 2019, as the Saudi tourist arrivals increased by 38%, the visitors' number was 22,788 in 2019 compared to 16,507 in 2018, making the Saudi Market ......Read More

Dubai, February 26, 2020:   Trade Bank of Iraq (TBI) promoted investment opportunities in Iraq at the Global Trade Review (GTR) MENA 2020 summit held in Dubai and highlighted their commitment towards reconstruction of Iraq through its activities in the trade finance sector.Several infrastructure projects are underway in Iraq as the country continues to rebuild leading to several potential investment opportunities in the region especially in the power sector.It’s assessed that the real GDP growth of Iraq is expected to grow up by an average of 3.1% by 2023 with non-oil GDP expected to grow tremendously on the back of the reconstruction efforts. TBI representatives present at the GTR MENA summit highlighted the potential opportunities to invest in the fledgling economy ......Read More

World’s top female golfers preparing to compete in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the first time with Georgia Hall, Amy Boulden and Sweden’s Camilla Lennarth heading to the renowned Royal Greens Golf and Country Club next month26th February 2020, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: English golf star Georgia Hall is the latest big name to be ......Read More

We would like to announce that Global Innovations (GI) has partnered with Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS). By integrating with Expedia Partner Solutions (EPS) through Global Innovations, you’ll have access to over 600,000 properties worldwide. Expand your offering and enhance your customer’s experience.EPS Rapid is a light ......Read More

Honeywell demonstrates continued commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 February 25, 2020:   Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI), a Honeywell (NYSE: HON) certified service centre, has completed more than 100 auxiliary power unit (APU) repairs from its Jet Propulsion Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. SAEI is the only Honeywell ......Read More

Officials from IMO and Saudi Ministry of Transport to shed light on prospects for maritime and logistics sector   February 25, 2020: Seatrade Maritime, organisers of Saudi Maritime Congress 2020, are delighted to announce that H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Minister of Transport, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be delivering ......Read More

24 February 2020 – Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) will showcase opportunities for growth and development within the Kingdom’s defence sector at the Global Aerospace Summit 2020. The event, taking place in Abu Dhabi on 17-19 March, is one of the world’s leading thought leadership forums ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 24, 2020:   One of Saudi Arabia’s biggest brands, SAUDIA is Title Sponsor of the $1.5 million Saudia Sprint, a 1200m dirt race that will feature some of the world’s fastest horses. The Saudia Sprint forms part of the inaugural SAUDI CUP DAY, which takes place at King Abdulaziz Racecourse, ......Read More

Express your feelings through beautifully hand-crafted and engraved chocolates, uniquely tailored to your taste 24 February 2020:   A new concept of engraved chocolates is about to be launched exclusively in Saudi Arabia as a new way to express your feelings, by using artfully crafted chocolates to carry your message. You will be ......Read More

We would like to announce that TBO holidays hotel XML API Integrated with Global Innovations flagship products TassPro and Itinerary. With XML API integration with TBO Holidays, Travel agencies and travel suppliers get access to global range of 700,000+ hotels and apartments across the world. API Features Detailed ......Read More

A celebration of technologies that change everyday lives! February 24, 2020:    One of the world’s leading technology innovators in home appliances, is making its second mark on the region with the opening of a flagship store in Riyadh. Bosch technologies have always aimed to improve the lives of people all over the world, ......Read More

Are you ready to join the #SEPHORASQUAD?  February 23, 2020:    Are you a content creator with a love for beauty? For the first time ever in the Middle East, Sephora is calling on all makeup, skincare, and fragrance fanatics to share their passion by participating in the region’s first ever beauty-influencer ......Read More

To Mom, with loveFebruary 23, 2020:   Celebrating the woman who made you all that you are requires no special day. So, make every occasion count with unique gifts from Cerruti 1881. Dedicatedly designed for mothers everywhere, Cerruti 1881 launches an exclusive timepiece and jewellery set to rejoice this Mother’s Day with you.An ......Read More

Maximum Security, McKenzie and Mucho Gusto on Saudi SoilA group of 12 American racehorses, with combined prize money earnings of more than USD$17.5m, got their first look at Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Racecourse today as they touched down ahead of the $29.2m Saudi Cup day. First off the lorry at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse Quarantine Facility was the Jason Servis-trained four-time Grade 1 winner and $20m Saudi Cup contender, Maximum Security. He was followed by Billy Batts, trained by Peter Miller who will run in the Samba Saudi Derby and sprint star, Legends of War who is prepared by Doug O’Neill. Miller’s second two runners, Captain Scotty who goes in the Saudia Sprint and Ghoul also touched down safely while highly-anticipated Saudi Cup runners, Mucho Gusto ......Read More

We would like to announce that Rate Hawk is live with Global Innovations flagship product TassPro and Itinerary. GI’s API Integration to Rate Hawk will provide you real-time availability for travel products sourced from over 1.3M+ accommodation across the world.About Rate HawkRateHawk.com is an innovative B2B hotel ......Read More

The event is supported by The Quality of Life Program as the Leading Government Partner  Riyadh, KSA, 19 February 2020 – The second edition of Cinema Build KSA Forum kicked off today in Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event is organised by Eyes of Cities in association with The Great Minds Group and supported by the Quality of Life Program, as one of the Saudi Vision 2030 realization programs. Building and developing the cinema sector in Saudi will for sure enhance the quality of life of individuals and families. The agenda of the forum was designed to shed light on the most important topics related to building cinematic projects in the Kingdom while keeping pace with international standards of cinema. The event's opening panel discussion focused about laying ......Read More

Riyadh Saudi, February 19, 2020:   The latest match announcement for WWE Super ShowDown in Riyadh has been announced, and fans in Saudi can look forward to watching The Street Profits take on Seth Rollins & Murphy for the RAW Tag-Team Championship.Seth Rollins made Murphy a believer, and with that conviction has come the Raw Tag ......Read More

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – February 18, 2020:   Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will again operate a daily scheduled flight between the emirate of Abu Dhabi’s second largest city, Al Ain, and Jeddah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the last ten days of Ramadan. The airline will operate the flights ......Read More

February 18, 2020:   Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) is titled the Operational Excellence Winner in the international category and the winner of Rawafed Award for Saudization at the 9th Partner Day ceremony held by stc group in the presence of stc executives in addition to more than 175 suppliers and partners of the group.   Launched in early 2018, Ericsson established an operations innovation program to support stc’s digitization drive with the aim of improving the quality of the network. As part of this program, Ericsson developed 10 different innovation streams that included virtual drive testing, automated fault handling as well as improvements to value added services and intelligent network operations.  Commenting on the win, Mathias Johansson; Head ......Read More

Power sector investor ENGIE Saudi Arabia says Kingdom’s renewables drive will boost economic diversification and result in job creationKingdom’s Public/Private Renewables Investment Forecast to Climb to US $30bn by 2025Middle East Energy’s Renewables Conference to probe Kingdom’s green investment potentialDubai, UAE: 18 February 2020: Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans for a renewable-focused future will unearth a flurry of private sector investment and local manufacturing job creation opportunities, according to a leading regional power sector investor.Turki Al Shehri; CEO of ENGIE Saudi Arabia, the industrial investor in the integrated water power plant (IWPP) sector, says the Kingdom’s renewables drive will significantly boost its economic ......Read More

Partnership highlights commitment to industry development in line with Saudi Vision 2030 16 February 2020 -   Furthering its commitment to contributing to the advancement of the maritime sector, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, reiterated its support to Saudi Maritime Congress. In its capacity as Founding ......Read More

• Today marks the start of construction at the first Independent Sewage Treatment Plant Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Dammam • Key project documents including the finance documents have been executed  • Notice to Proceed has been issued allowing contractors to mobilise and commence construction activities ......Read More

Delivering updated productive experiences, enhanced security, and high-impact colour and professional performance for everyday use  Riyadh: February 13, 2020:   HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ), the global leader in printing, today unveiled the latest iteration of HP Color LaserJet Pro M100 and M200 series. The updated M100 and M200 ......Read More

Middle East region witnesses significant rise due to increased demand for organic products   Global Organic Milk market estimated to reach USD 5643 million by 2025, from USD 4423.5 million in 2019 February 11, 2020:  Arla Foods, a leading international dairy company has introduced its new range of Arla® Baby&Me® ......Read More

The Travel & Tourism industry has transformed over the past few decades undergoing a digital revolution for holidaymakers. In this modern digital business environment, where companies have to compete for user attention like never before, a good user experience has become crucial to business success.User experience design is often used to ......Read More

February 09, 2020:   This Mother’s Day, your mom deserves the best! Make this day memorable for her with a well-thought gift from AIGNER. This exclusive AIGNER timepiece and jewellery set are permeated with beauty, charisma and elegance to make it the best gift for your mother.The strong, classic horseshoe shaped dial has a wave ......Read More

Saudi Arabian WWE fans are set for another incredible match at Super ShowDown this month after it was announced the legendary Goldberg will challenge The Fiend for his WWE Universal Championship. Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 08, 2020:   A Steel Cage Match between Roman Reigns and King Corbin has also been scheduled for the ......Read More

Saudi Minister of Transport, H.E. Eng. Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, commissions study to propel the Kingdom on the forefront of transport innovation globally  February 8, 2020:   The Ministry of Transport (MoT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced a contract agreement with Virgin Hyperloop One (VHO), the ......Read More

Saudi International gets “bigger and better” as fans and players enjoy weekend of golf, entertainment and live music at Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) King Abdullah Economic City, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 6 February:   The second annual Saudi International powered ......Read More

Saudi entrepreneurs who made the right decisions share their experiences with the future generation at AlFaisal University in Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 5 February 2020:   Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia Ltd held on 4 February 2020 the second edition of the "Afkarkom Ma3 Galaxy" initiative at AlFaisal University ......Read More

As a result of the feedback it received from the Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese public, experts and its own teams Building rules in public: Twitter announces its new approach to synthetic and manipulated media  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 05, 2020:   As part of Twitter’s responsibility to create rules that are fair and set clear expectations for everyone on the service, Twitter announced its plan last fall to seek input from the public in Arabic, English, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese and Japanese, on how it will address synthetic and manipulated media. Today, it’s sharing what it learned and how it shaped the update to The Twitter Rules, how it will treat this content when it identifies it, as well as something new that ......Read More

Globally popular golf and lifestyle show set for revamped return in conjunction with golf’s fastest emerging market05 February, 2020, King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia:   One of golf’s best-loved entertainment shows, Living Golf, is returning to CNN with an exclusive title sponsorship from the sport’s fastest growing market. CNN’s Living Golf, a monthly, half-hour magazine show hosted from some of the world’s top golf courses found fame courtesy of exclusive interviews with the likes of Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy giving their time for in-depth discussion concerning their lives in golf. When it returns to the air in March, the show will be presented as CNN Living Golf in association with Golf Saudi, signalling the beginning of a ......Read More

The memorandum outlines a partnership between the two entities, tasked with the development and management of the premier Greg Norman championship golf course in Wadi Safar, Diriyah.  Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, February 4, 2020:  The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and Golf Saudi signed an MoU, confirming their ......Read More

JLL’s 2019 Year in Review report says the government will continue to work towards improving market transparency Riyadh, KSA - February 4, 2020:   As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) continues to open its doors to the world, data will play a critical role in improving market transparency in the country, according to ......Read More

Majed Al Sorour delivered opening remarks to industry figureheads on Saudi’s vision for golf in the kingdom 03 February, 2020, King Abdullah Economic City, Saudi Arabia:   Majed Al Sorour, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Golf Federation and Golf Saudi today gave the opening keynote speech of the inaugural Golf Saudi ......Read More

• The brand-new smartwatch merges the latest technologies with incredible design, delivering the best fashionable fitness companion starting at the irresistible price of SAR 699 • Activates a smart and healthy life with advanced stress, sleep and heart rate monitoring capabilities as well as 15 fitness modes• Equipped for ......Read More

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 2, 2020:   King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is one of four recipients of this year’s Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Davies Award of Excellence and is in the top 100 list of organizations worldwide to achieve this ......Read More

• The Qbera-Schneider Electric Solar alliance brings together the financing and technology needed to provide access to energy in Sub Saharan Africa• Improving access to energy in Sab Saharan Africa is critical for UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 7 • The first round of projects of 15 MW will be rolled out across in Mali, Ghana and Burkina Faso  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 01, 2020:   Schneider Electric Solar Spain S.A., the Spanish entity of the Schneider Electric solar business division, has entered into a strategic alliance with Qbera Capital LLP, a leading asset management & independent advisory firm, to further support solar energy growth across selected frontier & emerging markets.   The Qbera-Schneider ......Read More

Muttawiffy Hujjaj South Asia Establishment is leading organization that provides its services to Hajj Pilgrims flocking to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka etc during Hajj. In last Hajj season an approximate 6 lakhs Hajj pilgrims were served which included pilgrims from both government and ......Read More

KAEC, Saudi Arabia, 29 January 2020:   The Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to Othman Almulla, Saudi Arabia’s first professional golfer, by continuing its partnership with him through Invest Saudi, the Kingdom’s inward investment and promotion brand.  Almulla will once ......Read More

Saudi professional Othman Almulla and National Golf Team members Saud Alsharif and Faisal Salhab to tee it up alongside the sport’s biggest names, for an event billed as ‘The Ultimate Day Out’ Riyadh – January 28th, 2020:   Saudi’s leading golfers, professional Othman Almulla and National Golf Team ......Read More

With a total of 140 cinema in 30 malls across the Kingdom and more than 5,314 job opportunity to be created  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 January 2020:   Cinema investment in Saudi Arabia is expected to generate an estimated SAR 5 billion in construction during 2020, according to data published ahead of Cinema Build KSA 2020, which takes place at Fairmont, Riyadh from 19-20 February 2020. The latest market research done by The Great Minds Group, partner of Cinema Build KSA 2020, predicts that KSA will witness investment in cinema projects estimated to reach SAR 5 billion during 2020, with 140 cinemas planned to open in 30 malls.  The Saudi cinema industry will see enormous growth and is set to become the leader in the region and has already gained ......Read More