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FESTIVALS, ENTERTAINMENT AND ATTRACTIONS FOR ALL THE FAMILY MAKE DUBAI THE PERFECT DESTINATION THIS SUMMER – Dubai extends welcome to GCC visitors with ‘Summer Is Dubai’ Campaign

Visitors from the GCC are being welcomed to Dubai with open arms this summer, with a range of attractions designed to appeal to families, including a calendar of festivals and cultural activities, the ever-popular Modhesh World, and an array of … Continue reading

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Presentation & press conference for the world’s leading industrial fair held in Riyadh

Mr.  Marc  Siemering,  Vice  President  of  HANNOVER  MESSE  held  a  press  conference  to  present HANNOVER MESSE, the world’s leading industrial fair, which will be organized by Deutsche Messe AG in Hanover at the largest trade fair venue of the world. … Continue reading

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Al Faisaliah Hotel Celebrates Huge Success with Six Awards at the Arabian Travel Market 2014

Al Faisaliah Hotel, A Rosewood Hotel, Riyadh’s leading luxury hotel celebrated a record number of wins this week during the Arabian Travel Market. Earlier this week, the hotel walked away with an outstanding five awards at the World Travel Awards … Continue reading

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RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTEL WINS BEST CONFERENCE/CONVENTION CENTER AWARD Riyadh Marriott Hotel receives its seventh plaque of the MENA Travel Awards’ Best Conference/Convention Center.

Riyadh Marriott Hotel proves to have the best banquet space and convention center not only in Riyadh but in the Middle East and North Africa region when the hotel for its seventh time receives the coveted “Best Conference/Convention Center” – … Continue reading

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SABIC announces planned development of world’s first Oil-to-Chemicals complex at Innovation Day event

Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thenayan Al-Saud, Chairman of SABIC and the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, announced in Riyadh today that SABIC is in the last stages of  preliminary studies for the construction of the world’s first Oil-to-Chemicals … Continue reading

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Technology Set to Transform GCC’s Banking Sector Special Session at Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference set to Examine Role of Technology in Banking and Finance

Technology could transform the GCC’s banking sector into a global force in the coming years, according to experts set to speak at a special session of The Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, which takes place this week. During the 7 May … Continue reading

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ATM 2014 sold out – opens tomorrow with largest ever travel trade gathering in Middle East Annual tourism and hospitality showcase set to break all previous records with over 2,700 exhibitors; 68 national pavilions; 40 seminar and technology theatre sessions and over 21,000 trade visitors expected

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014, the region’s leading travel industry showcase, opens its doors tomorrow (Monday 5May) with a full schedule of educational seminar sessions, business networking opportunities, high level discussions and recognition of 12 months of industry achievement. Now … Continue reading

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Sporty SUV set to propel Porsche into new segment Porsche reveals all-new Macan in Riyadh

The world’s first sports car in the compact SUV segment, the Macan, has been revealed to an excited local audience at an exclusive event at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh last night. The event was organised by Porsche Saudi … Continue reading

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Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. Launches All-New 2014 Ford Fusion,Redefining Mid-Size Expectations with Unprecedented Suite of Driver Assist Technologies • With seven must-have technologies, including a Lane Keeping System, adaptive cruise control, and MyFord Touch®, the all-new Fusion shows how Ford is delivering features customers truly want and value

Al Jazirah Vehicles Agencies Co. (AJVA), the exclusive Ford and Lincoln importer-dealer in Saudi Arabia, today launched the all-new 2014 Ford Fusion at a major event in Riyadh’s Faisaliah Hotel , bringing to the Kingdomone of the hottest contenders in … Continue reading

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Key Bankers and Financial Institutions set for Euromoney Saudi Arabia 2014 Panels to Examine Capital Markets in the Kingdom; New Sources for Infrastructure Investment and Solutions to Saudi Arabia’s Housing Challenges

Senior banking leaders and representatives of major financial institutions are set to participate in the 9th Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, which will take place in Riyadh on 6 and 7 May 2014. The conference, which was named as the “best … Continue reading

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