Monthly Archives: June 2013

EMC to Host Public Sector Mega Workshop in Saudi Arabia Region’s first Arabic event aimed at addressing the needs of the public sector

EMC today announced the launching of the first Arabic Public Sector Mega Workshop being held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The one day event is slated to bring together an audience of over 100 IT professionals including … Continue reading

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Bridging the Gap: First Saudi Women Trainees Graduate from Nestlé Programme Young Saudi women complete first female-only training programme to provide skills towards joining multinational companies

The Nestlé Centre of Excellence programmes graduated its first batch of Saudi women trainees in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A successful conclusion to a four-week programme for female university graduates which started in March 2013. The 15 participants undertook different training … Continue reading

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Secure and manageable is not a CIO’s ‘pipe-dream’

The enterprise expectations of IT are broadening, with technology increasingly seen by regional organisations as a key element of business growth and innovation. CIOs in Saudi Arabia are therefore focussing on exactly how technology can be used to proactively drive … Continue reading

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SABIC demonstrates strong support for Saudi Arabia’s industrial drive with diamond sponsorship of SME forum

The Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) was the Diamond Sponsor of the Saudi International Forum for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) held under the patronage of Dr. Ibrahim Al-Assaf, Minister of Finance, in Riyadh on May 28. SABIC was honored … Continue reading

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Dr Timothy Campbell’s view on teamwork in the Middle-East during the (Kingdom Human Asset Management Summit) Effective team working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the GCC is a challenge for many organizations given the nature of the workforce

Protential – Human Capital Development, represented by Dr. Timothy Campbell, Senior People Management and Development Consultant, participated in the panel discussion at the Kingdom Human Asset Management Summit. The key points mentioned in his speech were: Team work usually accounts … Continue reading

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Riyadh Valley Company showcases its portfolio strength and capabilities at Saudi International SMEs forum

 Riyadh Valley Company (RVC), a strategic investment Company, participated in the Saudi International SMEs forum, organized by Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) and Saudi Credit & Savings Bank (SCSB) which was held at Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, … Continue reading

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Offering the Saudi market the Most Advanced TV Experience Samsung Launches its 2013 Smart TV Lineup

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, launched its 2013 Samsung Smart TV line up during a press conference organized in Riyadh on June 1st 2013 at the Four Seasons Hotel in AlMamlakah ballroom. … Continue reading

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Dubai Promises Saudi visitors more surprises in the Summer “Summer is Dubai” offers three months of unprecedented fun, leisure and entertainment from 7th June to 7th September

The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), held a press conference at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh to highlight its unprecedented “Summer is Dubai” campaign, which will take place … Continue reading

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Al Jabr Electronics has launched its “Haier Air Condition campaign” for the 2013’ summer season. This campaign is to honor Haier customers’ by distributing free vouchers redeemable at any Center Point location around the Kingdom

When inquired about the motives of this campaign, Aljabr Electronics briefly stated, “All customers purchasing Haier Split AC will receive these coupons as a way of appreciation to all of their valued customers.” Included in this campaign are Haier air … Continue reading

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Rosewood Hotels & Resorts Appoint New Managing Director for Al Faisaliah and Al Khozama Hotels

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts have appointed Alex Pichel as the new Managing Director of the ultra-luxury Al Faisaliah Hotel and Hotel Al Khozama in Riyadh. The new appointment has been made following Erich Steinbock’s decision to retire after a career … Continue reading

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