Monthly Archives: July 2016

Constituting 20% of total Tourism Revenue MICE Industry Enhances the Kingdom’s position as the business hub of the region

Along with the Economic and Cultural developments witnessed in the Kingdom and the region, The MICE industry recorded considerable growth over the past few years, by approving 6584 events in 2015 thus achieving a 23% increase compared to the previous … Continue reading

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ICONIC ropes in Varun Dhawan as the brand ambassador Dishoom actor Varun Dhawan signs two year deal with fashion retailer

ICONIC, the youngest fashion destination from the stable of retail conglomerate Landmark Group has signed a two year endorsement deal with Bollywood’s shining young star Varun Dhawan. Extremely popular with women for his fresh looks and boy next door image … Continue reading

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Korea – Now Top 2 in UIA’s Global Meetings Ranking

Korea has been ranked the world’s top 2 destination for global congresses hosted in 2015, according to the latest International Meetings Statistics Report, released this week by the Union of International Associations (UIA). The findings show Korea achieving 2nd place … Continue reading

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Mobile Technology Redefines How Saudi Arabia Does Business

88% of Online Consumers in KSA Take Action After Seeing a Message from a Relevant Brand: Google Study Saudi Businesses Must Adapt to “Data Age” to Benefit from Kingdom’s Rapidly Growing Online Community, says KSA Expert   Mobile technology is … Continue reading

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SABIC to distribute SR 6 billion dividends to shareholders for the first half of 2016

SABIC has announced the distribution of SR 6 billion cash dividends to shareholders for the first half of 2016 at SR 2 per share, representing 20 percent of the nominal share value. Eligibility for the profits will be for shareholders … Continue reading

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HEALTH CARE|Made in Germany

The German healthcare industry has a long tradition of innovations that have set world standards. The industry’s consistent ability to turn theory into practice has played a key role in allowing numerous achievements. Close and reliable collaboration between companies and … Continue reading

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Dell prepares customers in Saudi Arabia for the future in alignment with Vision 2030 Dell sees continued momentum with future-ready IT deployments across Saudi Arabia Dell’s compute centric software defined technology to play a critical role to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s digital economy Saudi government’s current and future plans requires strong IT infrastructure

Dell is today announcing its continued momentum in providing customers in Saudi Arabia with future-ready technology. As technologies and IT are increasingly able to give businesses a competitive advantage, CEOs are turning more toward CIOs as the new business experts. … Continue reading

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Conrad Makkah taps into religious hospitality & tourism capital of the world

Makkah is poised to become one of the world’s leading religious hospitality and tourism destinations as Saudi Arabia boosts tourism efforts and aims to enhance the Umrah and Hajj experience for pilgrims, according to industry experts. The Holy City is … Continue reading

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Arabian Oud maintains Eid Traditions and Customs

The inherited Traditions and customs of the Gulf community are part of the culture and the people are highly attached to it especially during those practiced during Eid period. During Eid, the people usually scatter Oud and perfumes in their … Continue reading

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APICORP and Bahri to launch US$1.5 billion shipping fund Unique investment opportunity seeking to acquire 15 VLCCs

The Arab Petroleum Investments Corporation (APICORP) and The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) announced the launch of a landmark shipping fund. An agreement to establish the APICORP Bahri Oil Shipping Fund (ABOSF) between APICORP and Bahri was formally … Continue reading

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