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• Jaguar E-PACE a vehicle with an attitude that represents drivers way of life
• Jaguar E-PACE: the design and dynamics of a Jaguar sports car in a five-seat compact performance SUV
• Latest connectivity technologies and practicality solutions

  Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co., the authorised dealer for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles in Saudi Arabia has announced the arrival of the new Jaguar E-PACE in its showrooms. The new vehicle made its debut in KSA at glittering launch events held at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Jeddah & Riyadh showrooms, while it will be launched in Khobar on April 24^th  2018. Jeddah launch event witnessed the presence of Mr. Barrie Peach, Her Majesty’s Counsel General, and Mr. Stavros Paraskevaides Senior Vice President, Premium Automotive Sector at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Co. and Mr. Andre Bonthuys, Managing Director of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Jaguar Land Rover.

The Jaguar E-PACE is a five-seat, compact SUV that packs the design and performance of a Jaguar sports car into a spacious, practical and connected all-wheel-drive vehicle. Trademark Jaguar driving dynamics and design put the brand’s sports car DNA in a practical design packed with advanced technologies to keep you connected.

The exterior design is inspired by the Jaguar F-TYPE sports car and characterised by the distinctive Jaguar grille, muscular proportions, short overhangs and powerful haunches that give the E-PACE a bold and purposeful stance, instantly communicating dynamic agility. Jaguar sports car DNA is also evident in the fast sweep of the roofline and the distinctive side window graphic.

Mr. Andre Bonthuys, Managing Director of Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Jaguar Land Rover, said: “The launch of the new Jaguar E-PACE in Saudi Arabia will be a major highlight for all car enthusiasts, especially as the introduction of female driving date approaches. We are proud to offer our customers the Jaguar E-PACE which combines the interior space, connectivity and security that families expect with the kind of proportions, purity of design and performance not usually associated with such a practical vehicle.”

E-PACE: Connected, Intelligent, Agile, Responsive

The Jaguar E-PACE is connected and intelligent. The 10-inch touchscreen comes as standard and connects customers to their favourite apps, including Spotify. Jaguar Land Rover’s InControl system allows you to keep the vehicle secure by tracking it on your smartphone, automatically alerts the emergency services in case of an accident and allows you to check fuel levels and mileage remotely via a smartphone or smartwatch. Customers can warm up the car, cool it down and even start it remotely using InControl.

Digital connectivity can be found throughout the cabin, ready for every need of the modern family. There are up to four 12-volt charging points and five USB connections as well as a 4G Wi-Fi hotspot for up to eight devices.

The E-PACE has exceptional interior space for its class. The compact SUV can seat five in absolute comfort with generous rear legroom. The large luggage space is made possible by the vehicle’s sophisticated Integral Link rear suspension architecture and can fit a pushchair, a set of golf clubs and a large suitcase.

Configurable Dynamics gives the driver even more control with individual settings for the throttle, automatic transmission, steering, and, where fitted, the Adaptive Dynamics suspension system. Adaptive Dynamics senses driver input, body and wheel movements and pre-emptively loads the suspension and chassis and adjusts the damping for improved roll control and agility in all conditions.

E-PACE engine functions on the intelligent Continuously Variable Valve Lift (CVVL) system that varies the extent to which inlet valves are opened, reducing engine pumping losses. This lets the engine ‘breathe’ with maximum efficiency, optimising power and torque. CVVL works in combination with dual independent variable cam timing (VCT) for ultimate operating flexibility, resulting in excellent power and fuel economy across the rev range. The twin scroll turbocharger is fed by an integrated exhaust manifold which increases the transfer of energy to the turbine – significantly reducing turbo lag and improving engine response.

The E-PACE also provides the option of Eco Mode which encourages fuel-efficient driving by reducing throttle sensitivity, selecting more economical engine mapping. It also reduces fuel consumption by minimising the energy demands placed on the engine by climate control and audio systems. A display on the Touchscreen provides vehicle data and driving tips.

E-PACE’s Active Driveline all-wheel-drive system is a technological first for Jaguar. The intelligent set-up combines phenomenal traction with Jaguar’s unmistakable rear-wheel-drive character. The system’s torque-biasing capability delivers optimal stability, dynamics and fuel efficiency in all conditions and all weathers.

The E-PACE features the very latest safety and driver assistance technologies. A stereo camera which supports Lane Keep Assist and also combines with the electric power assisted steering system and rear radars to deliver a Blind Spot Assist function, to help reduce the risk of sideswipe collisions on multi-lane roads. A new Forward Traffic Detection system also warns drivers of approaching vehicles at junctions where visibility is restricted. Advanced active safety features include a pedestrian airbag, which deploys from beneath the trailing edge of the bonnet in the event of a collision.

The E-PACE is the first Jaguar to feature the company’s next-generation Head-Up Display technology. The advanced display can project up to 66 per cent more information onto the windscreen using large, full-colour graphics with enhanced clarity. Essential information including vehicle speed and navigation directions are in full view at all times, with alerts and updates for the infotainment, safety and convenience features all projected directly into the driver’s eyeline – reducing the need to look away from the road.

An optional 12.3-inch full colour digital instrument panel and choice of two premium audio systems developed with Meridian put the E-PACE on a par with vehicles from the class above when it comes to interior technology.

The E-PACE is also available with Jaguar’s innovative wearable Activity Key. The waterproof and shockproof wristband has an integrated transponder, allowing the driver to lock the main key inside the vehicle when enjoying outdoor pursuits such as running or cycling.

Whenever the Activity Key is activated, by holding the wristband up to the upper edge of the number plate surround on the tailgate, any conventional key fobs left inside the vehicle are disabled.

The strong chassis also allows owners to tow up to 1,800kg (braked), ideal for customers who use their E-PACE for both business and pleasure.

For further detail on the Jaguar E-PACE including the in-depth technical story and specifications please visit https://www.jaguar-saudi.com/en/e-pace-overview

The E-PACE is now available for viewing, test drives and to order, at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors Jaguar Land Rover showroom(s) across the Kingdom.

The history of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia comes back to April 14, 1993, when the relevant protocol was signed in Riyadh in the frames of a visit of the high level Ukrainian governmental delegation.

The process of development of bilateral relations in various political, economic and humanitarian fields was facilitated by the exchange of visits of governmental, parliamentary and commercial delegations (in particular of the President of Ukraine Leonid Kuchma to the Kingdom in 2003 and the Chairman of the Consultative Al-Shura Council Abdullah Al Ash-Sheikh to Kyiv in 2011), as well as the five sessions of the joint Ukrainian Saudi commission on trade, economic, scientific and technical cooperation have been conducted (the latest – in 2017 in Riyadh).

It is noteworthy that the official visit of His Excellency Mr. Petro Poroshenko, the President of Ukraine, to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on November 1, 2017 and his talks with the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud enabled to sum up results of both countries’ previous cooperation over the last 25 years and place emphasis on priority directions of their further bilateral political, investment, trade, economic, military-technical and humanitarian cooperation.

Ukraine appreciates the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s position towards supporting its sovereignty and territorial integrity (during voting in favor of the UNGA Resolutions «Territorial integrity of Ukraine» in March 2014 and «Situation of human rights in the Crimea and the city of Sevastopol (Ukraine)» in December 2016), which corresponds to the key principles and norms of the international law.

Ukraine and the Kingdom have already created a necessary legal basis for further cooperation in different spheres that includes agreements on trade-economic, scientific, technical and investment cooperation, on reciprocal promotion and protection of investments, on avoidance of double taxation and prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital as well as on investment cooperation in the field of agriculture, on informational exchange and cooperation in the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes. Meanwhile both sides are also finalizing consideration of drafts of bilateral documents on air services, cooperation in the spheres of defense and sports.

Saudi Arabia is considered as one of the important and perspective Ukraine’s partners in the entire Gulf and Middle East region in economic and trade fields (in 2017 turnover totaled to USD 700 million and consisted mainly of commodity items such as cereals, ferrous metals, animal or plant fats and oils as well as plastics and polymeric materials, mineral fuel, petroleum and petroleum distillation products, organic chemical combinations).

There are Saudi companies that are leasing agricultural lands in Ukraine as well as leading Ukrainian enterprises that participate in implementation of projects in energy and transport spheres by providing reserve transformers, wagon and locomotive wheels. Meanwhile, both sides should introduce additional mechanisms for ensuring a more sustainable and systematic development of economic cooperation as well as further expansion and diversification of the export and import operations (through intensifying direct business-to-business contacts, holding business forums, road shows, specialized and annual trade exhibitions, opening official representative offices of Ukrainian and Saudi companies and their joint ventures).

In Ukraine a lot of attention is being paid to the ambitious national development plan “Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030”. Common multi-purpose transport aircraft An-132D (as a result of the partnership between the “Antonov” company, “Taqnia Aeronautics” company and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology) is not only one of the stories of success in the Ukrainian-Saudi relations but a vivid proof of both states’ ability to create high-tech products corresponding to international standards.

Ukraine now takes all necessary measures in order to facilitate business activities for foreign investors, with regard to changes of the Ukrainian business legislation towards the EU standards. The Saudi side is offered opportunities of investing in such sectors as: agricultural sector, energy (especially oil and gas sector, electricity, mining and the renewable energy sector), shipbuilding, heavy machinery, aircraft, tourism as well as participation in a large-scale privatization program.

In order to intensify direct contacts between Ukrainian and Saudi business circles and expand mutual awareness about both countries at the level of their societies the Government of Ukraine has achieved the considerable facilitation of visa regime for the Saudi citizens. In addition to possibility for applying for short term single-entry visas upon arrival at three separate airports in the cities of Kyiv and Odesa for tourist, business and investment purposes, in April, 2018 Ukraine started on-line registration of foreigners for electronic entry visas with a business or tourist purposes (through www.evisa.mfa.gov.ua web-site) that was introduced for the Saudi nationals as well.

Ukraine is famous for its picturesque nature, ancient culture, diverse historical landmarks, modern restaurants and malls, resorts (including in the capital – Kyiv, the cities of Lviv in the mountainous Carpathian region and Odesa on the Black Sea shore), offering unique opportunities for Saudi tourists’ recreation

Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of destinations, announced today that Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, an indoor theme park will open its doors to the public on 25^th of July 2018. When the highly-anticipated Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi opens this Summer, it will feature six immersive lands including DC’s Metropolis and Gotham City, as well as Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch and Warner Bros. Plaza. Tickets available now at www.wbworld.com.

“The launch of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is yet another milestone in the Emirate’s journey to further enrich its tourism offering, and help establish it as one of the world’s leading tourist destinations.   The park is another great addition to Yas Island’s immersive experiences and award-winning attractions,” said His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of Miral. “It gives us great pride to have partnered with Warner Bros. Consumer Products to launch the world’s largest Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park right here in Abu Dhabi.  As part of our fulfillment to Abu Dhabi’s ambition to drive increased visitors and enhance the UAE’s appeal as an international destination, we are thrilled that fans will be able to enjoy the outcome of this partnership and the massive, fun and engaging park offerings in a few months,” he continued.

The 1.65 million sq ft park promises to deliver guests with captivating experiences this July, bringing together some of the world’s most iconic characters and stories under one roof for the first time in the region. Featuring a total of 29 state-of-the-art rides, interactive family-friendly attractions and unique live entertainment, as well as a variety of authentically themed dining and shopping outlets, the park’s incredibly immersive environments, unique thrill rides and fan-favorite characters will create a truly unparalleled experience for all who visit.

“We have worked tirelessly with our partners at Miral to faithfully bring iconic franchises such as DC Entertainment, Looney Tunes and Hanna-Barbera to life in a truly immersive and authentic environment,” said Pam Lifford, President, Warner Bros. Consumer Products. “Delivering experiences and products that continue our brands’ storytelling and excite and engage fans is our primary goal, and we look forward to sharing this world-renowned attraction with them this summer.”

When guests step through the iconic Warner Bros. shield, they will enter a world where Super Heroes like Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman fight for justice and animated stars like Bugs Bunny, Wile E. Coyote and Scooby-Doo come to life in the most brilliant and awe-inspiring ways.

The excitement begins at Warner Bros. Plaza, an Art-Deco inspired land that celebrates the Golden Age of Hollywood and all things Warner Bros. A portal to the rest of the park, this land is famed for its All-Star Spectacular, a majestic show that brings the Warner Bros. film library to life. As guests step through to Metropolis, they will discover a gleaming urban landscape protected from evil by DC Super Heroes like Superman and other members of the Justice League including Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Cyborg and Aquaman. On the dark streets of Gotham City, guests will have the chance to walk alongside notorious DC Super-Villains such as The Joker, Harley Quinn, and The Riddler. Watch these criminals disappear into the shadows when Batman arrives to bring them to justice.  In Cartoon Junction, childhood memories come to life under year-round sunny skies alongside beloved characters including Bugs Bunny, Tom and Jerry, and Scooby-Doo. The Yabba-Dabba-Doo begins in pre-historic Bedrock, were guests will meet everyone’s favorite modern stone-age family, The Flintstones. Venturing into the animated storyland Dynamite Gulch, guests can experience Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner’s dizzying dash firsthand, and keep an eye out for Marvin The Martian and The Jetsons.

Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi will complement Yas Island’s destination offering of entertainment and leisure, which today, includes iconic attractions such as Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit – home of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Yas Mall, as well as a wide variety of world-class entertainment venues, restaurants and hotels.

To learn more about Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi or purchase tickets, visit www.wbworld.com. Don’t forget to join the conversation on social using the hashtag #WBWorld.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is leading a delegation of partners and stakeholders in a three-city roadshow to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).  Given KSA’s important source-market status, this promotional tour is consistent with DCT Abu Dhabi’s promotional strategy and aims to persuade even more Saudi nationals and residents to visit Abu Dhabi and enjoy longer stays in its hotels. The roadshow is covering Riyadh (April 17), Jeddah (April 18), and the Eastern Province (May 6).

The delegation is meeting with commercial interests from a variety of sectors, including aviation, hotels and entertainment destinations, in an effort to showcase Abu Dhabi’s unmatched tourism credentials. In addition to representatives from DCT Abu Dhabi, the Roadshow includes delegates from 10 further entities namely Etihad Airways, Rosewood Hotels, Yas Island, Al Ain Zoo, Rotana Hotels, Grand Hyatt Abu Dhabi, Armed Forces Officers Hotel & Club, Viceroy Hotels & Resorts, Gromax Hotels, and Al Raha Beach Hotel.

HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Undersecretary, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi said: “With its ever-growing contribution of guests to Abu Dhabi’s hotels, KSA is a vital market for us and has contributed greatly to the record 4.9 million plus guests last year. More specifically, Saudi Arabia represented 151,496 hotel guests in 2017, which was an increase of 3% from 2016, highlighting the strategic importance of engaging Saudi tourists. Since the beginning of 2018, we have already seen this trend expand exponentially, so we are very excited about the future holds.”

Related to the significance of the KSA market, DCT Abu Dhabi has just concluded a successful participation at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2018 where the delegation engaged with industry stakeholders from across the Kingdom. To build on the Fair, the Roadshow aims to showcase Abu Dhabi as a premier, world-class destination for the Saudi market. With the Riyadh and Jeddah events already completed, the delegation will next visit the Eastern Province to promote the strong cultural attributes and tourist attractions that continue to offer a compelling visitor experience to Saudi guests.

With a diverse range of leisure and entertainment options and a plentiful supply of high-quality hotels and shopping malls, Abu Dhabi continues to position itself as an attractive destination for Saudi travellers.

A Mauritius tourism mission, headed by the Honourable Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, Minister of Tourism, and joined by His Excellency Mohamed Iqbal Latona, Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority officials and tourism stakeholders, have launched a series of roadshows, workshops and events throughout the Kingdom to promote the island nation as an ideal holiday destination for Saudi families, honeymooners and adventurers seeking a safe, friendly, welcoming and multi-culturally diverse destination, full of unique cultural festivals and exceptional culinary offerings all set amongst spectacular natural settings for both travellers seeking ultimate luxury experiences and those wanting quality experiences with great value for money.

The mission commenced with promotional roadshows on April 7th and 8th, 2018 in both Jeddah and Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, where a delegation of 10-companies and tourism stakeholders from Mauritius meet with over 70 leading Saudi tourism partners in each city, in order to create new travel packages to Mauritius specifically for Saudi travellers.

From April 10th, 2018 the delegation moved to the Kingdom’s capital where a Mauritius promotional pavilion was opened as part of the four-day Riyadh Travel Fair event, which is opened to the public and will take place at the Al Faisaliah Tower Hotel from 10 – 13 April, 2018. Here, people interested in travelling to Mauritius, or learning more about the destination, can visit the Mauritius stand and meet directly with members of the delegation to find out more as to why Mauritius should be their next holiday destination of choice, as well as avail of some great travel offers.

On April 11th, the Honourable Anil Kumarsingh Gayan, Mauritius Minister of Tourism, then meet with 50 of Riyadh’s leading travel agencies, media representatives and social media influencers, at a private venue within the Al Faisaliah Tower Hotel, to provide the select invitees with further updates and information on destination Mauritius. The day was concluded with a special evening event hosted by His Excellency Mohamed Iqbal Latona, Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Ambassador’s official residence, where leading Saudi media and press representatives, as well as special Saudi dignitaries where invited for an informational session followed by a welcome dinner.

Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Anil Kumarsingh Gayan commented, “The response from the Saudi Travel agents and public has been overwhelmingly positive throughout this mission. It is clear that Mauritius can very quickly become one of the preferred destinations for Saudi tourists, as we offer a distinctive, luxurious, romantic, eco-friendly, family-focused experience and offering. Our rich natural wonders and exotic location, year-round schedule of festivals and special events, numerous kid-friendly eco-parks and beautifully designed hotels and resorts are just a few of the many reasons for Saudi families, honeymooners, adventurers and groups to come and visit Mauritius.” The Minister continued: “Our touristic offering has been extremely well received by the Saudi Travel agents that we have met. We expect that following this mission there will be many new Mauritius holiday packages and special offers made available to Saudi travellers, and that the number of visitors from Saudi Arabia to Mauritius will continue to increase significantly.”

From January to December 2017, Mauritius received a total of 5,142 Saudi tourists visiting the island nation, an increase of 62.5% compared to the total number of Saudi visitors that visited in 2016, which in turn was a 10% increase compared to the total number of Saudi visitors that visited in 2015. By conducting the tourism missions to Saudi Arabia, it is expected that this increase in Saudi visitation will continue well into 2018, especially with the launch of direct flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Mauritius with Saudia Airlines. The opening of the Mauritius Embassy in Riyadh in 2017 is also expected to aid in the building of economic, tourism and cultural ties between the two nations.

A total of ten industry partners from Mauritius-based tourism and hospitality entities joined the Saudi Arabia Mission, each promoting their own unique tourism products, hospitality services and attractions. These included; Akqua Sun, As-siyaaha Tour Operator, Beachcomber Resorts & Hotels, Heritage Resorts / Veranda Resorts, Over The Horizon Mauritius, Promo Tour, Seaside Holidays Ltd., Lux Resorts & Hotels, YU Lounge, and Sunway Residence.

The Honourable Anil Kumarsingh Gayan added, “Saudi Arabia remains an integral emerging target market for Mauritius’ tourism development. This tourism development mission is one of many major activities MTPA has planned to ensure that key international travel agents maintain a close awareness and link with Mauritius’ tourism industry partners, in order to mutually expand the business opportunities between both, while offering their clients quality tourism experiences. Our expectation is that travel to Mauritius from Saudi Arabia will continue to grow and thrive, reinforcing Mauritius’ status as a world-class aspirational destination for luxury travel, honeymooners, groups and family tourism.”

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is spearheading a delegation from Abu Dhabi at this year’s Riyadh Travel Fair, which is taking place between 10th – 13th April in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital.

Now in its 10th edition, the trade show plays a strategic role in gathering major travel, tourism, and hospitality decision-makers from both the public and private sectors to discuss issues facing the global tourism industry. Featuring more than 270 exhibitors from more than 50 countries, the 2018 edition is anticipating an increase in both exhibitors and visitor numbers from last year.

Abu Dhabi’s participation at the fair aims to promote the Emirate’s top tourist attractions and further cement its position as a destination of distinction, both regionally and globally. In 2017, Saudi Arabia was one of the Emirate’s top source markets contributing 151,496 hotel guests, which was an increase of 3% from 2016, highlighting the strategic importance of the Kingdom for the Department.   

HE Saif Saeed Ghobash, Director General, DCT Abu Dhabi, said: “We are proud to participate at the Riyadh Travel Fair where we aim to showcase Abu Dhabi as a prime destination for the Saudi market. As the Kingdom’s leading travel event, and one of the most well-respected in the industry, we look forward to promoting the strong cultural attributes and tourist attractions of Abu Dhabi alongside our key partners including Miral, Etihad Airways, Louvre Abu Dhabi and Al Raha Beach Hotel. Saudi Arabia continues to play a big role in fueling further growth in the tourism sector and as such, the trade fair plays an important role in connecting us to leading industry stakeholders. With a diverse range of leisure and entertainment options and a plentiful supply of high-quality hotels and shopping malls, Abu Dhabi will continue to position itself as an attractive destination for Saudi travellers.”

Abu Dhabi is joined by partners including Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Experiences, Etihad Airways and Al Raha Beach Hotel. The Abu Dhabi pavilion showcases myriad offerings, including the ‘Yas Island Holiday Package’ that has been especially curated for Saudi visitors, and the much-awaited opening of Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi that is scheduled to open its doors in the summer of 2018, and Summer Abu Dhabi 2018, which is set to take place between 15th June and 31st August 2018.

To attract an increasing number of tourists from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi will be hosting three dedicated roadshows from 16th – 18th April in Dammam, Riyadh and Jeddah. These events will focus on showcasing the Emirate’s rich culture and heritage as well as famous landmarks, giving Saudi tourists the opportunity to closely review their options and choice of services.