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The University of Jazan has signed a furnishing agreement with the Global Office Solutions Company “GOS” for the supply and installation of furniture to the university departments.

As per the agreement, GOS will be responsible for equipping the Faculty of Applied Science including the deans’ offices, Professors’ Centre, medical laboratories, lecture halls and all the college departments.

In its endeavor to apply the best office solutions with international standards, the university has chosen GOS as one of the leading companies in Saudi Arabia that specializes in creating healthy work environments. The university was mostly interested in the strategic approach followed by the company from developing the initial concept to design, supply and installation, while maintaining Clients identity throughout this process.

As per the Faculty of Applied Sciences at the University of Jazan, the importance of this project is reflected by the need to keep pace with the developments and changes to improve the quality of educational services. This provides an ideal and comfortable environment for the employees, the students and staff members, as productivity is enhanced if the workplace is convenient and comfortable.

Mr. Thamer Khaled Al Rumaih, Managing Director of GOS, said: “Global Office Solutions seeks to enrich the Saudi business and educational community by introducing a diversified portfolio of interiors. Our mission is to be the significant destination for anyone seeking an ideal productive working environment.”

He added: “We are proud of what we have achieved with the University of Jazan and we are utilizing all our capabilities to position the university as an ideal educational model. We are also targeting University graduates by offering specialized lectures and workshops to enhance their knowledge on the industry of office solutions.”

Mr. Thamer Al Rumaih concluded, “This agreement comes in line with our expansion strategy. We at GOS are targeting institutions and companies from both the Private and Public sectors across the Kingdom to enhance the company as a brand specialized in office solutions.”

New KOLEOS was unveiled at Gulf Advantage Automobiles (GAA) showrooms in the Kingdom and embodies Renault’s high-end vision for the markets where SUV sales are booming. New KOLEOS delivers all that is expected of a D-segment SUV; a powerful, muscular exterior lines, uunparalleled four-wheel drive technology, all-terrain ability thanks to ground clearance of 210mm.

Mr. Rajkumar, Chief Operating Officer at GAA, commented: “We are happy to bring in the all-new Renault Koleos to our customers in Saudi Arabia.  The new Koleos will play a huge part in the brand’s growth by expanding its product range and extending its foothold across the Kingdom. This brand-new addition to the product line-up will provide Saudi Arabian customers with a wider and complete choice to fulfil even more their local expectations. The new Koleos introduction in the Kingdom is happening within the first Renault countries to launch this new model, before European markets.”

The new Koleos highlights Renault’s know-how. It boasts a refined, comfortable interior with seats including technology and design amongst the very best in its category, class-leading cabin space, including 289mm of rear knee room, and equipment shared with other high-end Renault models, like the 8.7” touchscreen with R-LINK 2 multimedia system.

The new Koleos delivers as well a blend of robust SUV cues and the refinement and features associated with large saloon cars. It features proven powertrain and technologies. The X-Tronic automatic transmission was chosen to meet the needs and expectations of drivers.

With a very attractive opening price and equipment grades, new Koleos is now on sales at all Gulf Advantage automobiles showrooms across the Kingdom. For more information on prices, the nearest GAA branch can be contacted by phone 8002445050.

Al Khozama Management Company today announced that it is working with the global hospitality company Hakkasan Group, to open five new restaurants in the Kingdom, including Hakkasan, Yauatcha and Sato no Hana, in the next five years. This move marks Hakkasan Group’s first step into Saudi Arabia.

As Saudi Arabia’s leading hospitality and property management company, Al Khozama has been refining the Kingdom’s retail, dining and hospitality experiences since 1995. Hakkasan Group, has more than 50 establishments across the Middle East, Europe, the USA, and Asia and this launch is a continuation of its business strategy of taking its brand portfolio into new high growth markets across the world. Together, these two companies will bring some of the world’s finest dining experiences to the Kingdom, introducing offers not currently available.

To celebrate this milestone and the strategic relationship between the two businesses, the agreement was signed by Mr. Abdulaziz Al Habib, President of Al Khozama Management Company, and Neil Moffitt, CEO of Hakkasan Group, at a ceremony held at the Al Faisaliah Tower this morning.

Commenting on the relationship Al Habib stated:
“Over the years, we have committed to offering our diners and guests in the Kingdom unparalleled dining experiences. A number of our restaurants in the Kingdom are consistently rated among the top 20 in the country. In Saudi Arabia, we are witnessing a burgeoning fine-dining culture. Both citizens and visitors have more refined tastes and discerning dining expectations. Hakkasan Group excels in creating dining experiences that are unmatched. We look forward to working together to cater to this segment and introduce to the market a new level of excellence in dining unprecedented in the Kingdom.”

“This announcement comes at the perfect time. Vision 2030 is fueling pursuits of ambition, excellence and opportunities all round. We feel its pulse vibrating in the economy, the society and the nation as a whole. Al Khozama had and still has a passion for excellence at the core of our business – crafting the most memorable experiences. Our relationship with Hakkasan Group will enable us to reach new heights in delivering on our promise to our country, our society and all visitors of the Kingdom.”

CEO of Hakkasan Group, Neil Moffitt, said:
“Saudi Arabia has a flourishing restaurants sector and is an ideal location for the Group to open our restaurant brands Hakkasan, Yauatcha and Sato no Hana. With a dynamic economy and growing numbers of tourists visiting Saudi Arabia, we are excited about bringing a new and fresh dining experience for both locals and the global customer coming to the region.

“Importantly, this partnership builds on our global expansion strategy by rounding out our portfolio in the Middle East, where we already have a presence in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, and soon to be in Bahrain.

“For Hakkasan Group, choosing like-minded partners has always been key for us. Al Khozama operates one of the most successful luxury hospitality companies in the Kingdom and caters to a similar clientele of well-traveled high-net worth individuals. They have the same focus and passion for excellence in culinary experiences and impeccable service. We look forward to bringing our distinctive offerings to the Kingdom with Al Khozama”.

In line with their expansion plans, leading online food ordering platforms, hellofood and HungerStation strengthened their operations and footprint in Saudi Arabia through a newborn strategic partnership. The merger was recently announced by foodpanda, the global group that originally started the brand hellofood in March 2013, and aims at consolidating the company’s market leadership in the region.

 Under the leadership of Ebrahim Al-Jassim, Founder and CEO of HungerStation, both brands will continue to operate in the Kingdom to cater to the different segments of the Saudi population and offer the largest variety of food outlets and restaurants. The partnership will bring together a strong dedicated team to lead the operations and provide better services and food offerings to the more than +20 million Saudis residents currently covered by the platforms in more than 47 cities across the Kingdom.

 “foodpanda is always on the lookout for strategic opportunities, to combine the best global operational practices with great successful entrepreneurs, obtaining solid local market knowledge and strive to bring the most convenient food delivery experience to our customers” said Co-founder and COO of foodpanda Global, Felix Plog.

 “hellofood and HungerStation have already proved the effectiveness of this merger in just three months; we can already foresee the prosperous future of this partnership,” added Plog.

 Anass Boumediene, Managing Director of foodpanda Middle East commented: “This merger presents an opportunity for two market leaders to combine their skills and expertise to further provide enhanced services and food offerings for our customers in Saudi Arabia.

 “With Ebrahim’s ambition and great entrepreneurial spirit, coupled with our diverse operational practices we can set assure that this partnership is the perfect successful combo for Saudi Arabia,” added Mehdi Oudghiri Co-Managing Director of foodpanda Middle East.

“With the experience, resources and technology that foodpanda brings to the table, we are very excited and ready to take the next big step in order to provide a world class service and experience to our growing customer base in Saudi Arabia.” said Ebrahim Al-Jassim, Founder and CEO of HungerStation. “We have worked very hard during the last years, in developing strategic alliances with the main players in the food industry and building trust among our customers. That together with our working ethics and culture helped us to become the leader of online food delivery in Saudi Arabia, leading to this great opportunity to join hands with hellofood.”

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia represents a unique opportunity for unmatched growth in the online-food-ordering platform. The online food ordering industry will continue to grow, and could possibly become the fastest growing industry in the e-commerce arena. HungerStation and hellofood will

 certainly be capitalizing and feeding this growth, as online food delivery gradually turns more into a ‘norm’ rather than a differentiation.

 HungerStation and hellofood remain committed to the Saudi market and are set to outgrow the online food industry, by continuing to expanding into new cities, introducing new complimentary services as well as partnering with more and more food outlets to ensure it meets all consumers’ tastes.

 foodpanda entered the Middle East in March 2013 under its hellofood brand. Further, the company operates the food delivery businesses 24h in the United Arab Emirates and Otlob in Egypt.

  Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), which conserves and promotes the emirate’s heritage, culture and traditions and is developing a leading cultural landscape to support its evolution into a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction, has launched a new worldwide promotional campaign aimed at encouraging travellers to experience Abu Dhabi’s ‘extraordinary stories.’

The campaign highlights Abu Dhabi as the inspiring destination for those wanting to experience cultural authenticity and diverse natural assets aligned to the Abu Dhabi Plan’s objectives of delivering an original and attractive tourism and cultural destination.

“It tells the extraordinary story of Abu Dhabi, from its ancient past to its modern wonders, guiding audiences through breathtaking natural environments and exhilarating experiences,” explained His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman, TCA Abu Dhabi. “Every filmed moment, every photograph and word evokes the poetic beauty and authenticity of the emirate, which invites travellers to become a part of its story.

“Audiences will also discover a dynamic, family-leisure entertainment destination and one which also holds out ambitious business opportunities. The campaign will unearth these stories and bring them to life for our potential visitors, inspiring them to journey here.”

Following an eight-month development process, the campaign comprises a two-series television commercial dedicated to GCC and international markets which will be broadcast and run across TV networks, digital channels and in-flight entertainment systems.

Also in production are five-promotional videos which highlight Abu Dhabi’s tourism, culture, MICE, events and cruise experiences which will be available to Abu Dhabi’s tourism stakeholders to be used in exhibitions, roadshows, and events.

The commercials and videos capture a range of authentic moments, landscapes and emotions shot across 40 locations throughout the emirate. These include UAE capital cityscapes and landmarks, nature reserves and island resorts, forts and palaces in Al Ain, as well as the awe-inspiring deserts and coastline of the Al Gharbia Western Region.

The campaign will be rolled out internationally from November 1 and will primarily focus on Abu Dhabi’s core markets of the UAE, India, China, the UK, Germany, USA and the GCC. Other markets will be activated through intense PR activities run via TCA Abu Dhabi’s overseas offices.

The campaign, according to TCA Abu Dhabi Director General, His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, has been aligned to a go-to-market strategy of prioritising source market channels according to their travel booking preferences and periods.

“This means it will run heavily in the UK and Germany straight after New Year when travellers’ minds turn to sunshine breaks and in China, specifically to catch Chinese New Year and the Golden Weeks. Other markets will be addressed in a like-minded booking preference approach,” he explained.

“We will also target the USA’s high potential Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions market – the US being where many international associations are headquartered and from where bids for annual conventions emanate.”

In addition to the TV commercials and promotional videos, the roll-out of a new range of supporting destination collateral and a new image library of inspiring photography will follow.

 To know more about the new campaign and to play the new TV commercial visit the official destination website visitabudhabi.ae