Xperia XA2 Ultra, your ultimate “dual selfie” companion!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by مشرف

If you are passionate about taking selfies, here comes something new from Sony Mobile to experience. The new Xperia XA2 Ultra featuring dual front cameras with front flash, will let you take clear shots regardless of lighting or environment. You will also be able to fit more friends and surroundings into your selfies, thanks to its 120° super wide-angle.

The beautiful borderless design comes with a high capacity battery, which enables you to do more of what you love for longer, and share your daily stories on your social pages with smooth and speedy performance. Xperia XA2 Ultra is available in in four contemporary colours to match your taste: Silver, Black, Blue and Gold.

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Arena Opens its Second and Most Advanced Facility in Riyadh!

Posted on March 12, 2018 by مشرف

Arena celebrated the opening of their new branch in Riyadh city, which counts as their second facility in the capital. The new state of the art facility combines functional training and martial arts, offering its members an elite experience with top fitness experts, advanced equipment, modern facilities and the most vigorous functional training programs under one roof for men, women, and youngsters in the Kingdom. The opening ceremony was held in an open house event, welcoming VIPs, media, and social media sports and fitness influencers.

With an expansion across the kingdom, Arena was built on the foundation of promoting healthy living and personal development, throughout their continuous affiliations with renowned fitness and well-being brands such as CrossFit, Master Ricardo Liborio, Eleiko and Parisi Speed School, to provide the growing customer base with a diverse range of cutting-edge programs and a dynamic fitness experience unlike any other.

On the opening of the new branch, Founder Nasir Al-Shareef commented “we believe in a higher purpose to honor our role in reinvigorating social development and building a strong and productive society, which is at the heart of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and increasing mass participation, as it aims to establish a thriving society where all enjoy a good quality of life and an attractive living environment.

Through training and martial arts, we help in building characters, and unleash the inner potential within each and every one of us to make a difference in our nation as patriotic citizens.”

Also, Co-founder and CEO Mohammed Fayez commented “We do not want to make money, we want to be successful and that can be achieved by staying true to one’s purpose in life.  We aspire to become leaders in the functional and martial arts scene, offering the latest and most innovate for men, women, boys and girls all under one roof.  

Moreover, building the body from the inside out is vital for overall wellbeing, which can be achieved though raising awareness and educating people on the benefits and importance of a healthier lifestyle.

Our science led fitness programs and facilities are built around strengthening community, comradery, excitement and achieving results.  Through that, we can elevate society’s standard of living by reducing obesity, diabetes, heart problems and stress. Ultimately, touching people’s lives on an individual, family and society level, which can be passed on to generations to come.”

ARENA is proudly operating with a multitude of skills and a wealth of sports management experience, as they brought onboard the most qualified experts in fitness and martial arts in Saudi Arabia, and today they are considered the most unique fitness and Martial Arts Center in the kingdom with 9 state-of-the-art branches that span between Jeddah and Riyadh.

 

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Dr. Hatem Hassanein: the issues of debt collection and competed on the throne of the courts. Even more than Divorce cases. issues of debt collection tops the list, there is a close relationship between the law firms and debt collection offices Dr. Hatem: debt collection needs a lots of specifications and qualifications to work with Defaulters.

Posted on March 5, 2018 by مشرف

Legal and financial adviser has revealed, executive chairman of Al-sareem Al-battar Dr. Hatem Mahjoub Hassanein.said that debt collection has become the most important and the most dealt with cases in the courts of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf capitals during the current period, compared with previous years, as in the past, divorce cases were the most sectors in 2015 and 2016 at the end of 2017 and now the issues of debt collection make the lead .

Hassanein pointed out that the issues of debt collection on the two-fold relation to ransnational corporations and the other side of individuals here, highlight the problem according to their needs.

He pointed out that there are outsiders on the issue of debt collection and non-specialists and other licensed and do not have certificates that qualify them to the market and work in this area which needs strong experience and skills of individual action plans and a strategy that combines legal matters, community and individual skills.

Dr. Hatem added that law firms and offices of debt collection needs to provide the essential elements in the success of any human factor to resolve any money claiming case.

psychological method and Communication skills is the method of dealing with defaulters, and persuasion skills like sales and marketing to an end, as well as control of the reins and cleverness in dealing with defaulters as well as the ways of financial packages, and decisively to put an end to the problems.

Dr. Hatem stated that there is a close link between Law Firms and Offices of debt collection.

Complementing Each Other to a large extent with high common issues epically in civil matters Dr. Hatem revealed that their motto is “do not collect = bankruptcy in companies and Withdrawal from the market”.

and asked all companies and individuals to search for specialized offices, qualified in the field of educational attainment remained unchanged.

Therefore, the focus should be specialities and prevented medical DISCIPLINES QUANTIZES DENTIST for example the highest know the difference between debt collection by individuals or legal offices.

He added that the present time debt collection is the most important of the need to end the bad debts liquidations 2020 as the next two years will be renewed and which would retreat at the end of the year last DEMATERIALIZATIONin Saudi and GCC market.

Confirming that legal action is the last phase in the collection of debts as a treatment.

Saudi Arabia has started recently in the area of debt collection law offices and plays an important role, and has the capabilities of unbiased and patient in dealing with clients, whether individuals or institutions as well as the wisdom of the COOLIO in dealing with some of the defaulters, especially that there are Businesswomen defaulters and some do not deal with them because of gender. However, young Saudi women are able and empowered in the field of debt collection and the are excellent lawyers.

Dr. Hatem highlighted the importance of finding the sessions for debt uncollectible as well as specialized institutes to create a cadre of trained on right bases and qualify them to go to work in the field.

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U.S. Beef Exports to Saudi Arabia

Posted on March 5, 2018 by مشرف

  • Delicious, high quality, halal, and 100% vegetable protein fed U.S. beef is now available in Saudi Arabia.  U.S. beef is exported to 110 countries, and we are proud that it is back in Saudi Arabia.  It is produced on about 900,000 ranches across the United States, 97% of which are family-owned.  Most are fairly small, and many have been owned by the same family for several generations.
  • The average cow grazes on a land area equal to several football pitches for twelve months and nurses from its mother for six months.  All U.S. beef shipped to Saudi Arabia is certified by halal certification agencies and comes from a small number of facilities approved to produce beef for Saudi Arabia.
  • Supplies of U.S. beef in Saudi Arabia are currently limited, but the number of restaurants and retailers carrying U.S. beef will grow over the next few months.  American ranchers consistently produce a high quality product, and restaurants around the world rely on this quality to improve the experience of their customers.
  • The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) imposed a temporary ban on imports of U.S. beef and beef products on May 9, 2012 following a discovery of an atypical and spontaneous case of Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in California.  BSE cases in the United States are rare, and feed is regulated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  The ban was lifted on June 28, 2016, following negotiations that ended in December 2015.  SFDA regulations for livestock and poultry meat products require that the animals slaughtered have not been fed animal protein.  In order for USDA to issue the required animal protein free certification, U.S. exports of beef to the Kingdom must come from slaughter facilities that participate in a complex Bovine Export Verification Program.
  • All food produced in the United States can be, and most often is, sold and consumed in the United States.  We have developed strong and independent regulators that insure the safety and quality of U.S. foods for our own citizens and the millions of people that enjoy U.S. food around the world.  Those regulators are present in every establishment that handles exported meat.
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Smiling with confidence an issue for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as survey results reveal the need for immediate action to counter poor oral hygiene

Posted on February 24, 2018 by مشرف

The Saudi Dental Society and Colgate, the global oral care experts, have kicked off a month long campaign to improve oral hygiene across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of their joint commitment to raising nationwide standards.
Oral Health Month, the joint community focused initiative, launches on the back of a recent survey commissioned by Colgate, which revealed that more than 75 percent of residents across the KSA admitted to visiting a dentist only when they are in pain and need treatment.
Speaking at a press conference to announce the annual ‘Oral Health Month’ campaign, Dr. Fahad Al Shehri, President of the Saudi Dental Society, urged the dental care industry to support their drive to raise awareness of preventive oral care habits across the Kingdom.
“With more than three-quarters of the population yet to adopt proactive dental care practices, it is evident that there is still a major need for change in the way residents approach oral care. Through community led initiatives, such as Oral Health Month, we hope to increase awareness among residents of all ages, especially the younger generation, allowing them to start implementing healthier oral care habits early on in life,” said Dr. Fahad Al Shehri.
The effects of poor oral care is further highlighted through the recent survey when almost 50 percent of respondents confirmed they felt that having bad teeth impacted their overall health – which ultimately impacts one’s overall self-confidence. This is further proven as a staggering 66 percent of residents indicated that they were less confident about their smiles and smiled less as a result of having bad teeth. From the different age groups surveyed, respondents between the ages of 18 – 24 demonstrated a stronger negative impact to their confidence with 70 percent of them citing they felt less sure about smiling because of the poor condition of their teeth.
“We want to encourage everyone, especially the youth across the Kingdom, to smile more and feel confident enough to smile without worrying about the condition of their teeth. To do so, residents need to understand the need for better daily oral care and adopt proactive habits such as visiting the dentist regularly in order for them to have cleaner, healthier teeth,” said Mr. Marios Trikides, Marketing Director, Colgate. “With people feeling their overall health is significantly impacted by the condition of their teeth, there is a need for an immediate shift in their existing oral care practices and a conscious decision to introduce better dental care and eating habits to reduce any negative impact to their overall wellbeing.”
Almost half (47 percent) of residents surveyed confirmed the condition of their teeth directly affects their eating choices, and a third of respondents felt having bad teeth limited their ability to socialize.
As veterans in the oral care industry, Colgate are experts on the positive impact healthy teeth have and through several global and country-specific initiatives, aim to make people smile and feel happier about themselves. The annual Oral Health Month campaign in KSA offers residents month-long opportunities to visit dentists and receive an overdue dental check-up, for free. More than 3854 dentists across the Kingdom have signed up to the Oral Health Month campaign, pledging to support the initiative by offering residents across the nation a chance to make that change in their approach towards oral care.
“We applaud the consistent efforts of both Colgate and the dentists across the country to encourage Saudis to make preventive oral care an Amanah and enhance the overall health for themselves and their families,” added Dr. Al Shehri.
The partnership between the Saudi Dental Society and Colgate during Oral Health Month and the network of dentists who have signed up to the 2018 initiative is designed to widen its reach and encourage residents to smile more confidently, according to Dr. Al Shehri.
Residents can also visit the campaign’s dedicated website www.colgateamanah.com to book a free dental appointment at their closest community clinic. Oral Health Month runs from March until mid-April, inviting Saudi residents to access the free dental checkups opportunities available and also the chance to learn about how simple oral health care habits can be adopted at home.
Supporting the initiative, Colgate will be running road shows across Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah with dental check-up booths set up across several malls that allow mall-goers and families the chance to avail a free dental check-up.
Residents in Jeddah can head to the Red Sea Mall between 22 – 24 March
In Dammam residents can head to the Dahran Mall between 5 – 7 April
Residents in Riyadh will be able to receive their free dental check-up when they visit Grenada Mall between 12 – 14 April

For residents looking to book their free dental checkup during Oral Health Month, visit www.colgateamanah.com to find your nearest participating dentist.

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World’s largest organic dairy producer launches organic milk in Saudi Arabia

Posted on February 24, 2018 by مشرف

Arla Foods, the world’s largest producer of organic dairy products, has launched its first branded organic milk in Saudi Arabia. This is as part of the farmer-owned company’s ambitious business strategy to become the number one organic dairy brand in the Middle East and North Africa by 2020.

A recent report suggests that a rise in popularity is contributing to the significant growth in the GCC organic market[1]. The organic food market in the GCC is expected to reach USD 1.5 billion by 2018, growing at a CAGR of 19.5% from USD 300 million in 2009 due to changing consumer tastes and habits[2].

“We are seeing a rise in demand for organic products in the Middle East, particularly in Saudi Arabia where retailers have shown a growing interest in stocking organic produce. As the world’s leading producer of organic dairy products, we look forward to introducing Saudi consumers to our organic range by adding Arla Organic to our existing portfolio in the region. We wish to provide choice and availability to the people of Saudi Arabia and help make organic a mainstream choice for all,” says Kim Villadsen, Managing Director of Arla Saudi Arabia.

To celebrate the launch of the organic milk in KSA, Arla is hosting an interactive pop-up farm event in Riyadh from February 20th to 22nd, offering primary school children, government officials and the media a unique opportunity to learn more about organic farming. Two organic Arla farmer owners from Europe will be present for the launch in Riyadh to share their experience and dedication directly with consumers.

Arla Organic Milk is certified organic and comes from cows that have been raised according to organic farming methods. The free-range cows have space to roam on lush green fields and enjoy a 100% organic diet. In line with European standards, Arla farmers do not give their cows antibiotics or hormones to increase the amount of milk they produce.

Arla launched in the UAE in September 2017, and will be launching in Lebanon and Kuwait in the near future as part of its regional phased approach.

Presently Arla is best known in the Middle East for non-organic dairy products under global brands such as Lurpak®, Castello® and particularly Puck®, which has become a household staple. Fronting the Arla® brand on products including organic milk, as well as the launch of Arla® Protein drinking milk in late 2018, will build the dairy company’s presence even further.

You can find out more about Arla on their website glassofpuremilk.com, as well as on their Facebook and Instagram channels: @ArlaArabia

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General Entertainment Authority launches 2018 entertainment calendar Al Khatib: “GEA is one of the engines for transformation in the Kingdom. We are working to make KSA a global entertainment destination.” GEA CEO: “224,000 new jobs to be created in the entertainment sector”

Posted on February 24, 2018 by مشرف

Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) will host an unprecedented number of events in the Kingdom this year, with more than 5,000 live shows, festivals and concerts planned in 56 cities across all regions. The 2018 entertainment calendar is the most diverse line-up of live entertainment ever seen in Saudi Arabia, ranging from musicals and shows for all the family, to stand-up comedy and live performances from some of the biggest names in global music. The announcement was made at a special event in Riyadh in the presence of His Excellency Ahmed Bin Aqeel Al Khatib, Chairman of the Board, and the CEO of GEA, Eng. Faisal Bafarat, alongside a number of Excellencies and esteemed guests.

HE Mr. Ahmed Al Khatib, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority said: “The GEA is taking accelerated steps towards enhancing lifestyle in all regions of Saudi Arabia by providing rich and diverse entertainment options and experiences for people to enjoy. GEA contributes directly to the objectives of the Quality of Life programme, which aims to achieve a thriving economy and a vibrant society in which citizens and residents enjoy a better quality of life.”

He revealed that the entertainment sector needs SAR 267 billion of investment to build entertainment infrastructure in all regions of the Kingdom, and investment in infrastructure between 2017 and 2030 is expected to contribute SAR 18 billion per year to Saudi Arabia’s GDP, with consumer spending estimated to reach SAR 36 billion by 2030.

“GEA is proud to be one of the drivers of transformation in the Kingdom, through its clear purpose to build a world-class entertainment industry that will put the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on the global tourism and entertainment map,” he added.

Eng. Faisal Bafarat, Chief Executive Officer, General Entertainment Authority said: “This year will not only provide more opportunities for people to share rich experiences with family and friends, but will also significantly contribute to the continued development of the entertainment industry in the Kingdom. 2018 marks a change in pace thanks to the sheer scale of the programme we are offering. Thousands of events will be organised and regulated, providing more opportunities than ever for us to continue to enhance the quality of entertainment events in the Kingdom, as well as adhere to the highest international standards.”

Bafarat presented the 2018 entertainment line-up highlights which include 55 headline events alongside thousands of events hosted by private organisers, municipalities and governorates that will be supported by GEA.

“The diversity and scale of the 2018 entertainment program will play a significant role in the continued growth of the entertainment industry in the Kingdom with a total of 224,000 new jobs, including 114,000 direct and 110,000 indirect jobs expected to be created in the sector by 2030,” Barafat said. “Families, young people and children will be able to enjoy live music performances, theatre shows, musicals, circus performances, community festivals and much more across the Kingdom,” he added.

The General Entertainment Authority was established in 2016 and managed 52 events that year which were attended by more than 100,000 people. In 2017, the Authority hosted more than 2,200 events attended by 8.2 million people. The 2018 entertainment calendar will feature more events than ever taking place throughout the Kingdom, including performances from some of the world’s most celebrated artists.

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For the first time in Saudi Arabia: Wendy Musical Play

Posted on February 24, 2018 by مشرف

The General Entertainment Authority brought the Wendy Musical Play, which will be held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and organized by LuxuryKSA,

The Kuwaiti Wendy Band will perform a musical from 22nd till 24th of February in Riyadh, Dar Al Uloom, following their performance in Al Khobar last week.

The musical offers a public-spirited message that expresses the urgent need for human coexistence and respect for diversity embodied in all kinds of knowledge, science, creative arts and education. Where the drama revolves around the difficulty of integrating personalities from different groups in accepting each other.

Mr. Fawaz Al Enezi, Event Manager, LuxuryKSA, said: “The company is working towards attracting the most important international offers and teams that are reviving their shows in Saudi Arabia for the first time.”

On the side-lines of the conference, Wendy Group expressed its pleasure to visit the Kingdom and the importance of this invitation to establish such plays in Saudi Arabia, in light of the boom in the entertainment sector targeting a variety of age groups.

The band added: “The work is a musical play composed of legends and realistic stories, presented in the style of narrative theater which uses the style of paintings, dances and songs in a creative representation, performed by a large group of actors (boys and girls) effectively and charmingly with high artistic skills.”

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Forcing the transformation process: Messe Düsseldorf’s strategy plan “2030” in line with Saudi Vision

Posted on February 13, 2018 by مشرف

330 million Euro turnover in 2017, growing international business and a new digital strategy: Messe Düsseldorf is established as one of the five most profitable trade fair companies in Europe and. With the launch of the “Messe Düsseldorf 2030” strategy and entering an official partnership with the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO), the organization intensifies their efforts to contribute to Saudi Arabia’s reform program.

At a press conference on Tuesday organized by GESALO the Director of International Business, Dr. Clemens Schütte, presented the Messe Düsseldorf Group at the Riyadh Marriott Hotel. With 1,350,000 trade visitors and 28,700 exhibitors, Messe Düsseldorf is an international hub in various fields of the industry. “With regard to the exciting project of the Saudi Vision 2030, there is a multitude of different sectors in which Germany and in particular Messe Düsseldorf with its world-leading trade shows and new digitalization strategy ‘2030’ can play a leading role in exchanging knowledge and boosting trade business. We are glad, to find with GESALO the right partner to increase our efforts in the Kingdom,” remarked Dr. Schütte in Riyadh.

As a key fact, he mentioned that two thirds (90 out of 140) of the world‘s number one trade fairs are held in Germany – including 23 number one trade fairs in Düsseldorf alone. As one of the leading innovation drivers Messe Düsseldorf attracted 10,500 visitors from Saudi Arabia since 2015. More than half of those participated in the MEDICA World Forum for Medicine. In the view of the ongoing transformation of the Saudi healthcare sector, MEDICA provides exceptional insights into the latest developments in medical technology, electromedicine, hospital equipment, laboratory equipment, diagnostics, and physiotherapy.

The importance of a closer German-Saudi interchange not just in the healthcare sector was made clear by the following discussion: after outlining the Status Quo of the National Transformation Program 2020 by Dr. Khalid Alyahya, Board Member of the National Center for Strategic Development in Saudi Arabia for KPMG, the Saudi Export Program (SEP) was explained by Mr. Ziyad Alsabbaly from the Saudi Export Program (SEP). Together with the following presentation by Mr. Mohamed Almaajal (Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry) about small and medium-sized enterprises, the expositions provided a fruitful basis for the subsequent discussion on further points of contact between the German-Saudi economy.

“Especially SMEs can benefit extraordinarily by a continuous exchange with the German economy and especially with German trade fairs. Innovation is an essential factor for a successful implementation of the economic reforms, whether as an impulse for creating new jobs or exploitation of new market potentials,” highlighted Oliver Oehms (Delegate of German Industry and Commerce for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Yemen) in his concluding statement.

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GESALO announces 1st German-Saudi Startup Competition in Riyadh The winning startups take part into to a four-day startup tour in Germany in April 2018 and represent their companies at the Mena Business Forum in Berlin

Posted on February 13, 2018 by مشرف

Saudi startups heads up: The German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) opened up the registration for the 1st German-Saudi Startup Competition at the Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel in Riyadh on March 22, 2018.

Interested participants can register their business models and products online until March 5, 2018. The ten best startups get the opportunity to pitch their business ideas in front of the members of the local German Business Community and a high-ranked jury including GESALO Delegate Oliver Oehms, the German Ambassador, H.E. Dieter W. Haller, leading local entrepreneurs, and investors. The competition is open for any Saudi startup founded 2015 or later in the fields of tech innovation and social entrepreneurship.

“We offer young Saudi entrepreneurs a platform to connect to industry leaders, experienced investors, and potential new customers from Germany, Saudi Arabia, and the Gulf region. Small and medium-sized companies and innovative business ideas are the key drivers of the German economy and a growing sector in Saudi Arabia. We intend to support young Saudi startups with our network and know-how,” declares Oliver Oehms, Delegate of German Industry & Commerce for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Yemen.

The two best entrepreneurs are winning a four-day startup tour in Germany. As a particular highlight, the startups get the chance to pitch at the Mena Business Forum in the presence of special guests such as H.E. Khaled Juffali and leading businessmen in Berlin on April 12, 2018. Before and after the event, an exciting dive into the vibrant startup ecosystem in Berlin is waiting for the entrepreneurs including individual meetings with successful German founders, investors, and experts.

GESALO organizes the event in cooperation with the German Embassy in Riyadh, the Goethe-Institut Riad, SHEWORKS, Dubai Angel Investors Riyad TAQNIA Fund (RTF) and Riyad Capital. “We are glad our project attracts a huge interest in the German business community. For GESALO as well as for German companies Youth Employment is one of the core topics in the Kingdom. We aim to further contribute through a stronger exchange between Saudi Arabia and Germany,” remarks Delegate Oliver Oehms in the view of the strong support from renowned companies such as Lufthansa, Airbus, Detasad, Roland Berger, Juffali Industrial Products Company (JIPCO/Mercedes-Benz), Al-Ewan Medical Company, and the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung.

Interested startups and entrepreneurs can find more information and the registration link on the GESALO web page: http://saudiarabien.ahk.de/en/ or directly on https://goo.gl/forms/Mp1VRDxnilJxmJZa2. For questions, please contact:
startup@ahk-arabia.com.

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