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Burj Rafal Hotel Kaminski is organizing a Turkish Kebab Festival at the hotel’s signature Ottoman restaurant, Tuğra. With the attendance of several media outlets in addition to the Turkish ambassador and many notable guests, the opening ceremony will commence on Sunday October 8th. Festivities will start every day from 7PM until 11PM and will continue for a complete week.

A wide range of different kebabs prepared with authentic Turkish seasoning along with well-known Turkish traditional dishes will be cooked under the supervision of Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski’s most refined Executive chef Mesut Ozkan to ensure the best quality.

Mr. Juan Uribe, Kaminski’s General Manager said:  it is our pleasure to present a unique quality with an amazing authentic test to our guest’s .Saudi foodie community is well exposed and open when it comes to traditional Turkish dishes, which it will challenge us to raise the bar of   flavors and presentation of perfect acquisition, and provide the highest quality of service to reach maximum satisfaction.

“We are pleased to receive feedback from our guests, which we consider to be an integral part of our success. We are honored to have the Turkish Ambassador and the distinguished media; Added Mr. Uribe.

Burj Rafal hotel Kempinski Riyadh consists of 70 floors where 349 guest rooms, apartment and luxurious suites are spread out across 23 of the tower’s floors. In addition to a wide assortment of international restaurants and cafes suitable for all tastes, one of its kind Tuğra, restaurant has been named ”Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year 2016” by the Food and Travel GCC Tourism Awards.

For reservations or further information +966 11 511 7891 or email dine.burjrafal@kempinski.com

around 80 Saudi students met up with representatives of leading German companies such as Siemens Ltd., MAN Diesel & Turbo Saudia Arabia LLC, DETASAD and Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH in Frankfurt to discuss job and internship opportunities offered by German enterprises  in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The direct exchange between Saudi students and German companies was initiated by the German-Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) and the hosting Frankfurt Chamber of Commerce.

The fellows, supported by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, were offered a very special possibility: in individual interviews with the company’s representatives, the participants got not only the chance to submit their CVs, but also discussed career opportunities and future job prospects. The Saudi students convinced the business representatives especially with their language skills. If German is generally known to be a difficult language, the participants brilliantly managed the presentations and interviews, which were held exclusively in German. “It was deeply impressive to see how enthusiastically the students get along with the challenges in a foreign country with a different educational system and bilingual lectures in German and English,” outlined the event organizer Shaden Altoukhi, Government Relations Officer of GESALO.

Also Oliver Oehms, the Delegate of German Industry & Commerce for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Yemen, was very enthusiastic: „I was impressed by the level of professionalism and commitment of the young Saudi students and graduates. In my eyes, the Kingdom is very wisely investing in the potential of its citizens. I felt they are all keen to contribute to the achievement of the Saudi Vision 2030. We will definitely intensify our efforts to bridge between the German-trained students and the German business community. This is worth any effort from our end.”

In the presence of representatives of the Embassy of Saudi Arabia to Germany the event was underlined as a great success and an important signal for the future. In this context, GESALO is currently working on the implementation of a job portal of German companies in Saudi Arabia, so called “JobXchange”. Prospective Saudi talents can get information about job and internship opportunities offered by German companies in Saudi Arabia and can publish their CV to present themselves to German enterprises. “JobXchange” is expected to be launched in early October 2017 and will be available on the GESALO website (www.saudiarabien.ahk.de) to strengthen the German-Saudi relations on the labor market and provide young Saudi professionals an oppoturnity to start and their career in reputbale German companies.

In line with the government’s direction for promoting the private public partnership, The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture signed an agreement with Riyadh Exhibitions Company to become the main sponsor of the Saudi Agriculture Exhibition 2017.

The agricultural sector in the Kingdom is developing in synchronization with the latest trends in the market, such as the shift towards using compound fodder in the poultry industry instead of green and traditional feed, the inclinations towards investing in aquaculture and greenhouses, and the ultimate goal of achieving food security.

The Saudi Agriculture Exhibition is one of the largest and most specialized exhibitions in the region, that covers a wide range of services, technologies and products that are crucial to the development of the Agricultural sector in the Kingdom.

The highly anticipated exhibition is gaining increased importance in light of the new trends and goals in the Kingdom, as it brings together some of the largest local and international companies every year. It has become a major platform to review the latest of products and technologies in the world of agriculture and related industries.

Mr. Khalid Alamdar, Director of sales and marketing at Riyadh Exhibitions Company, said:” We are honoured of having the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture as sponsors of this show, as we are confident that the 36th edition of the exhibition will be a success. We aim to attract more specialists especially in the field of consumables, and contribute in the development of agricultural practices, and improve all agricultural services in the sector.”

Mr. Alamdar also revealed that: “The exhibition will be held from the 8th until the 11th of October 2017, at the Riyadh international conventional and exhibition centre. Like every year, visitors are looking forward for this exhibition that is highly recognized for its huge contribution in the development of the agricultural sector in the kingdom, and international exposure.”

In line with international business trends and best practices, entities from the public, private and non-profit sectors of Saudi Arabia are now competing to be recognized for the quality of their work environment. As recently reported by Great Place to Work®, there has been an increased interest in their workplace assessment program in the Kingdom, “Great Workplaces KSA 2017 List”, which includes more than hundreds nominations so far.

Mr. Mohammed Al Shair, Chairman of Great Place to Work® Middle East, described the interest as reflecting the market’s shift, saying: “This list aims to encourage implementing best practices in human resources, and creating effective work environments that ensure equal opportunities for everyone, while rewarding distinguished team members. Such practices will help local companies edge up their competitive advantages in global markets, and support emerging companies to become leaders in their fields.”

Mr. Ziad Ghosn, Managing Director of Great Place to Work® KSA, explained that: “participating in the list stimulates organizations to create and maintain a healthy work environment, showcase their capabilities and skills, and tap into new progressive methods and practices.”

Mr. Ghosn added: “We are witnessing a shift in the work environment concept in Saudi Arabia. It is no longer an option, but rather a prerequisite of success, and a necessity to achieve pre-set goals, regardless of the sector in which the organization is operating. With the new market dynamics and fast shifts, a great workplace ensures a much-needed sustainable competitive edge.”

The Saudi society has become increasingly aware that having a healthy work environment, and a supportive team, is directly related to the productivity of the employee, which reflects on the profitability of the company.

It is worth mentioning that the “Great Workplace list” that was first launched in the Kingdom in 2014, is known for being the world’s first assessment program to recognize and evaluate the best working environments, and is currently being adopted by more than 40 countries around the world.