Ms. Aya Suzuki, Japanese Animator’s visit to Riyadh (Dispatching Program for Japanese Culture Specialists from Japan Foundation Overseas Office)

Posted on March 9, 2016 by مشرف

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From March 3rd to 8th, Ms. Aya Suzuki, Japanese Animator visited Riyadh on the scheme of Dispatching Program for Japanese Culture Specialists from Japan Foundation Overseas Office. The Embassy of Japan held lectures and demonstration on creation of Japanese Animation in cooperation with Ms. Suzuki. These events were one of the cultural undertakings the Embassy implements in cooperation with Saudi friends.

Many participants joined the events and actively interacted with each other during this occasion. The lectures received high recognition and good comments from the audiences.

In addition to the lectures, Ms. Suzuki exchanged views with Saudi intellectuals and granted interviews to local media production companies.
 Embassy of Japan believes that Japanese Animation contributes to enhancing the relationship between Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Japan and will further hold animation related events.

 

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TUĞRA RESTAURANT AWARDED AS GCC MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT OF 2016

Posted on March 6, 2016 by مشرف

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Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski’s signature Ottoman restaurant, Tuğra, has been awarded as ”Middle Eastern Restaurant of The Year” by 2016 Food and Travel GCC Tourism Awards, where the restaurant has earned this prestigious award amongst many elite restaurants spread across the GCC.

The Awards Ceremony took place in Manama, Bahrain, last February, under the patronage of H.E. Mr. Zayed R. Alzayani, Bahrain’s Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism. The event was a part of the ‘Manama Gulf Capital of Tourism 2016’ calendar of events, where the Middle Eastern Restaurant of the Year Award was handed over by H.E. Mr. Abdullah bin Abdulmalik Al Al-Sheikh, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia at Bahrain, to Patrick Butscher, the Director of Food and Beverage at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski.

The awards are designed to highlight the Gulf’s culinary destinations that represent the pinnacle of taste and luxury in the region. In addition, this award signifies Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski’s growth in Saudi Arabia, consequently confirming the Kingdom and GCC’s prime position on the touristic map.

Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski is Riyadh’s exclusive address for European excellence and Arabian hospitality, where Tuğra restaurant serves high-end culinary creations to food enthusiasts. The restaurant is known for its extravagant ambiance and attentive service.

Patrick Butscher, the Director of Food and Beverage at Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski has stated, ”Winning this award further enriches Tuğra’s remarkable achievements, which reflects on the team’s impeccable dedication to serving excellence.” Butscher also added that the restaurant is devoted to providing the ideal match between Arabian hospitality and European luxury, which is in line with the hotel’s overall aims.

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Saudi Build 2016 sees bright outlook as construction sector remains upbeat

Posted on March 6, 2016 by مشرف

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nternational Trade Exhibition for Construction Materials, Building & Environmental Technology, Saudi Arabia’s most significant construction event for over two decades, is set to take place once again at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The four-day event from 17 – 20 October 2016 will host thousands of international manufacturers, exporters and businessmen, as well as tens of thousands of regional engineers, importers and industry professionals to connect and engage with the latest technology that the Kingdom’s largest sector has to offer.     

Saudi Build is the only construction trade show in Saudi Arabia certified by UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, which is a hallmark of top quality aside from high exhibitors’ and visitors’ satisfaction.

In conjunction with the Saudi Build 2016, two ancillary events – Saudi Stone-Tech, the 19th International Stone and Stone Technology Exhibition, and Saudi Build – The PMV Series, the 7th International Exhibition for Equipment, Plant, Machinery and Vehicles, will also showcase their latest products, services and all they have to offer to discerning visitors and traders.

The three state-of-the-art exhibitions under one roof are expected to generate interest and strike major deals from both the private and public sectors amid booming construction industry. The over 26,000 sqm of dedicated exhibition space will serve as a platform for direct engagement among professionals across the industry. Saudi Build attracts as well key buyers who need the most up-to-date technology and equipment available on the market.

Despite short-term economic headwinds brought about by low oil prices, industry leaders forecast that the Saudi construction market looks positive in 2016 with sustained strong growth expected for the infrastructure sector.

Saudi Arabia’s construction sector maintains its position as the Middle East’s largest construction market, and is set to grow 7.8% by 2019.

The massive transportation projects, with an investment exceeding SR112.b billion in airport infrastructure by 2020, and the construction of 6 smart cities by 2025 at a cost of SR412.5 billion are sufficient enough to ensure the continuous growth of the Saudi construction industry.

Saudi Build 2016 is being organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd., the company specialized in organizing exhibitions, conferences and other trade events. The company caters to several activities for various economic sectors. Throughout its 35 years, REC has organized more than 440 unique and successful shows and conferences renowned for their innovation, professionalism and attention to details. REC boasts an international presence, supported by over 120 commercial & industrial bodies from more than 50 countries. Regionally, REC dominates with its wide range of events programs, serving 20 economic and financial sectors in the Middle East. REC’s leading events are certified by UFI.

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Mr. Abdulrahman Bajunaid, CEO of RAFAL Real Estate Development Company

Posted on March 6, 2016 by مشرف

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The Board of Directors of RAFAL Real Estate Development Company announced on January, 1st 2016, the appointment of Mr. Abdulrahman Bajunaid as CEO of the company as of January 11, 2016.

Mr. Sulaiman Al Muhaidib, Chairman of RAFAL Real Estate Development Company said: “We are delighted to welcome Abdulrahman Bajunaid, a rich addition to our company, with his 19 years of experience throughout his previous leading positions in a number of local banks and renowned companies.”

AL Muhaidib added: “We are confident that with his vast managing experience and banking knowledge, Mr. Bajunaid will successfully manage our company and strengthen its leading position in the Saudi market, especially with the multiple ongoing projects that will upgrade the Real Estate concept and understanding in Saudi Arabia.”

It is worth mentioning that Mr. Abdulrahman Bajunaid has over 19 years’ experience in various positions in Banking and Private Sectors, and he also holds an executive MBA. His Last position was Saudi Arabia Country Head/Executive Vice President in Gulf International Bank, Prior to that, he was the COO of Acwa Holding Company, Head of Corporate Banking Saudi Hollandi Bank, and Team Leader – Corporate and Investment Banking Group SAMBA Bank

It is worth mentioning that RAFAL Real Estate Development Company, established at the end of 2007, is specialized in developing integrated high-end residential communities. The company’s mission revolves around developing various residential communities and offering middle income individuals the comfort and standards of high-end residents. RAFAL is committed to providing consistent value for its long term partners in success.

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La Cucina to host an Italian Gastronomy Showcase, 6-12 March 2016 Al Faisaliah hotel’s prestigious restaurant will partner with luxury hotel brand, Belmond for an exclusive 6-night international chef exhibition

Posted on March 5, 2016 by مشرف

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Al Faisaliah Hotel, Riyadh’s leading luxury hotel and suite property continues its commitment to international cuisine through a new partnership with leading hotel group, Belmond. Two visiting Belmond chefs from Italy will bring an authentic culinary experience to guests dining at La Cucina, the properties renowned Italian restaurant. Celebrating the greatness of Italy, the event will be co-sponsored by Maserati, fusing together two of Italy’s most admired exports; exceptional food and exclusive luxury cars.

Visiting chefs, Chef Roberto Toro and Chef Corrado Corti stem from two of the finest 5-star hotels in Italy, the Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and the Belmond Hotel Splendido in Portofino. These award-winning chefs are considered to be the crème de la crème of culinary masterminds in their home country and from the 6th to the 12th March 2016 they will be sharing their talents with diners in Riyadh, exclusively at La Cucina.

Both chefs plan to present their own regional specialties. Born and raised in Sicily, Chef Toro grew up with his mother’s authentic recipes and it was while he watched her at work that he developed an early passion for food. Chef Corti dedicates his work entirely to Italian cuisine, with an emphasis on regional dishes using local herbs and seafood, prepared according to Tuscan traditions.

Considered to be the finest and most stylish Italian restaurant in Riyadh, La Cucina’s contemporary and sophisticated design, combined with innovative, modern Italian cuisine and renowned service makes it the ideal setting for this culinary extravaganza.

Commenting on the exciting announcement, Alexander Blair, General Manager said:

“Italian food has long been synonymous with fine dining and gastronomic excellence. We are extremely proud of our food and beverage offering at Al Faisaliah and we strive to provide innovative and memorable dining experiences at all our outlets. We look forward to welcoming the Belmond Chefs to our property and to hosting this unique event and sharing the special showcase with our guests.”

During the event, Chef Toro and Chef Corti will be cooking up a storm for lunch and dinner as well as brunch on xx March. They will also share their talents through two exclusive cooking classes on the xx and xx March. Availability is extremely limited and bookings are essential. For more information and for reservations, please visit www.alfaisaliahhotels.com or call 011 273 2222. 

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THE STREET SMART HONOR 5X ARRIVES IN Saudi Arabia Superior combination of metallic body and multi-fingerprint sensor that places the future in your palm

Posted on February 29, 2016 by مشرف

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honor, the number 1 smartphone e-brand has officially launched its critically acclaimed* 5X ‘street smart’ device in Saudi Arabia in an exciting event help on 29th February at the Four Seasons Riyadh hotel. With a superior combination of full metal body that screams ‘premium’, multi-fingerprint sensor and innovative yet solid specs, this 5X device far outweighs competitors in the same price range and is already referred to as a ‘budget beast’.

The honor 5X is the first smartphone to be launched by the brand via the newly launched dedicated e-commerce platform and will be available in three colours – Gold, Grey and Silver . A middle-weight champion in the making, the honor 5X has been designed with all the high spec technology and design consumers actually want, but without the expected price tag.

Chris Sunbaigong, Vice President of honor from Huawei commented, “Globally, the reception to our honor 5X device has been phenomenal so we are delighted to finally launch it to our customers here in the Saudi Arabia. The honor 5X is set to change consumers mind when it comes to price versus quality as it is packed with premium features that have never been seen before in its price category. This underlines our ongoing commitment to the end smartphone users here – we are genuinely offering unmatchable experience to digital natives who are value conscious. We challenge you to look at the specs, look at the price, then look back at the specs and not be impressed.”

The honor 5X second generation fingerprint sensor offers the end user the chance to personalise their smartphone experience in a single touch. The adaptive sensor allows the user to easily set up all ten fingerprints to access personalised elements of their device, call specific contacts or activate apps and tools. The feature offers speed and accuracy, as well as a 0.5-second unlocking time. Using advanced technology, it boasts a self-learning capability that also prevents failed recognition caused by wet hands or partial fingerprints.

The design of the full metal device was inspired by the shape and design of the famous Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain, blending a distinctive curved design with ergonomic principles to feel perfectly at home in users’ hands. The device features a 5.5-inch 10-point multi-touch Full-HD IPS display and houses cutting-edge 13MP back facing and 5MP front facing cameras that capture high-quality images with high clarity and dynamic colour reproduction in a variety of different shooting scenarios. Happy snappers will revel in the number of camera feature modes available including Good Food, Perfect Selfie, Time-lapse, Slow Motion as well as an array of in-built filters.

Powered by a Qualcomm 64-bit Octa-core processor with a 2GB of RAM and 16GB of onboard memory, the honor 5X is a powerful devices with a robust 3,000mAh battery, integrated SmartPower 3.0 technology and an eight-point power saving plan that reduces power consumption by 30 per cent. This is the first metallic honor phone to feature three different card slots — nano-SIM, micro-SIM, and microSD — perfect device for the multi-tasking digital natives in Saudi Arabia.

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HRH The Crown Prince and HRH The Crown Princess participate in a Danish business promotional campaign in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, from 28 February – 1 March 2016.

Posted on February 27, 2016 by مشرف

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HRH The Crown Prince and HRH The Crown Princess participate in a Danish business promotional campaign in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, from 28 February – 1 March 2016. The Crown Prince Couple then visit Qatar’s capital, Doha, from 2 – 3 March 2016.

During the visit, the Crown Prince Couple will be accompanied by the foreign minister, the health minister, and the business and growth minister.

The business delegation consists of 44 companies and several Danish interest groups, including the Confederation of Danish Industry, the Danish Agriculture and Food Council, Health Care Denmark and State of Green.

The Crown Prince Couple will take part in a number of business activities that have the primary goal of strengthening trade in the areas of sustainability, health, food products, education and design.

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Sunday, 28 February

Saudi Arabia
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Visit with the Saudi royal family
​The Crown Prince Couple pay a visit to the Saudi royal family.

Monday, 29 February

Saudi Arabia

Opening of business promotional campaign
10.15
​The Crown Prince Couple participate in the opening ceremony, where approximately 300 persons will take part, including the Danish business delegation and Saudi companies. The Crown Prince speaks and afterwards presides over the official opening of the campaign. After the official opening, the Crown Prince Couple will make the rounds among the companies at the business fair and meet the participating Danish companies.

Visit at WAX seminar
12.30
The Crown Prince Couple take part in the WAX seminar, which will broaden knowledge about Danish competencies and solutions in the area of water conservation. WAX (Water Alliance Exchange) is a cooperative effort among Danish companies in Saudi Arabia.

Visit at Arla
12.45
​The Crown Prince Couple visit Arla on the occasion of the company’s opening of a new warehouse in Saudi Arabia. At the business fair, the Crown Prince Couple will open a miniature version of the warehouse, which symbolizes the opening. In the miniature version of the warehouse, a number of Arla’s regional products will be exhibited.

Business luncheon
13.30
​The Crown Prince Couple take part in a business luncheon, which will help create relationships between Danish companies and Saudi business partners. During the luncheon, The Crown Prince will present HRH Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour, which honours Danish companies and persons that have made great efforts in promoting Danish products abroad.

HRH The Crown Princess’s programme

Meeting with Saudi businesswomen
15.30
​The Crown Princess and the health minister participate in a meeting with Saudi businesswomen.

The Crown Prince Couple’s joint programme

Dinner
20.55
​The Crown Prince Couple take part in a dinner that marks the conclusion of the day. During the dinner, there will be remarks by, among others, Ambassador Ole Frijs-Madsen and Minister for Health Sophie Løhde.

Tuesday, 1 March

Saudi Arabia

​Visit to King Abdullah’s Financial District
09.45
The Crown Prince Couple visit King Abdullah’s Financial District, which is a new economic quarter in Riyadh and which the architectural firm Henning Larsen Architects stands behind. The Crown Prince Couple will get a tour around the building site. The health minister and the business and growth minister also take part.

HRH The Crown Prince’s programme

Visit at the King Abdullah Center for Science and Technology
11.00
​The Crown Prince and the business and growth minister visit the King Abdullah Center for Science and Technology, which is an independent scientific organization. During the visit, The Crown Prince will, among other things, be told about the challenges Saudi Arabia faces in the energy and environment sector.

HRH The Crown Princess’s programme

Visit at Kompan playground and fitness area
11.30
​The Crown Princess and the health minister visit a playground and fitness area belonging to the Danish company Kompan. During the visit, The Crown Princess will be shown various play and activity installations.

The Crown Prince Couple’s joint programme

Business luncheon
12.30
The Crown Prince Couple will take part in a business luncheon at the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce & Industry.

Opening of Mercantec event
14.00
The Crown Prince Couple, along with the health minister and the business and growth minister, participate in the opening of an event put on by the Danish institution Mercantec, which devotes itself to offering vocational education programmes. The objective of the event is to create relationships and share experiences so that, in the long term, vocational education programmes can be established in Saudi Arabia.

Visit at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
14.35
The Crown Prince Couple, together with the health minister, visit King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, which is one of Saudi Arabia’s leading hospitals in the area of research.

HRH The Crown Princess’s programme

Visit at King Khalid Foundation
15.15
The Crown Princess and the health minister visit the King Khalid Foundation, which is a Saudi charitable organization led by Princess Banderi bint Abdulrahman AlFaisal. The organization’s work focuses particularly on violence against women and children as well as combatting poverty.

The Crown Prince Couple’s joint programme

Farewell reception
20.00
The Crown Prince Couple will take part in a farewell reception at the Danish ambassador’s residence. The reception will focus on Danish design, and both Danish and Saudi business guests will participate.

Wednesday, 2 March

Qatar

Visit at Maersk Oil
14.00
The Crown Prince Couple visit Maersk Oil’s headquarters in Qatar and get a presentation about Mærsk’s history and current role in Qatar. During the visit, the Crown Prince Couple will be shown around the office and, among other things, see One Collaborative Working Environment, which is a special office environment from which all offshore operations are directed.

Visit at Aspire Academy
15.30
The Crown Prince Couple pay a visit at Aspire Academy, which was established in 2004 and is now one of the world’s leading sports academies for children and young people. During the visit, the Crown Prince Couple will be told about the academy’s work in Qatar and will be shown some of the academy’s facilities, among others, an athletics stadium, a football stadium and a swimming stadium. Afterwards, the Crown Prince Couple will attend presentations by the former Danish national football team player Ebbe Sand on a green sports facility and the interplay between green building activities and sports, health and nutrition.

Visit at Doha Museum of Islamic Art
19.35
The Crown Prince Couple visit the Doha Museum of Islamic Art, which opened in 2008 and, as such, is the first of its kind in the Gulf Region. During the visit, the Crown Prince Couple will get a guided tour of the museum’s art collection, which represents Islamic art dating from the 7th to the 19th centuries, and thus provides a glimpse into regional culture and history. Among other things, the museum also contains a library and classrooms.

Business dinner
20.00
The Crown Prince Couple participate in a business dinner for Danish companies in Qatar and local decision-makers in private companies and public institutions. During the dinner, The Crown Prince will present HRH Prince Henrik’s Medal of Honour and the Danish Export Association’s Diploma.

Thursday, 3 March

Qatar

HRH The Crown Princess’s programme

Visit at Qatar Foundation
08.20
The Crown Princess pays a visit at the Qatar Foundation, which works for education, science and the development of the society, with particular focus on, among other things, the education of girls. The foundation has also helped a number of foreign universities establish a presence in Qatar and, through that, has raised the region’s educational level.

HRH The Crown Prince’s programme

Visit at Oryx GTL factory
08.30
The Crown Prince visits the harbour area Ras Laffan and will be shown around it. During the tour, The Crown Prince will be shown the Oryx GTL (Gas to Liquid) factory and be told about the cooperation between Oryx and Haldor Torpsøe. The Oryx GTL factory is the first industrial factory in the world where gas is converted to clean diesel, and the technology behind the factory was developed by Haldor Topsøe.

HRH The Crown Princess’s programme

Visit at Qatar Academy
09.30
The Crown Princess visits a local Qatari school that is a part of the Qatar Academy, which consists of five schools. The schools offer education at all class levels for students from the ages of 3 to 19 years. At the school, The Crown Princess will, among other things, visit a Year One class and get the opportunity to talk with students and teachers.

The Crown Prince Couple’s joint programme

Meeting with the Emir of Qatar
10.30
The Crown Prince Couple participate in a meeting with the Emir of Qatar, H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

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Japan Extend 42 Million USD Grant for Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen

Posted on February 13, 2016 by مشرف

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The Government of Japan has decided to extend 42 million USD grant aid to Yemen to help the Yemeni Government tackle appalling humanitarian crisis. Japan’s fresh contribution focuses on providing foodstuff, water, shelter, medicine, and health services to the people in need including the most vulnerable ones. Vital support to internally displaced persons and their host communities constitutes another important pillar of activities, including cash-for-work project in Aden – removal of debris. Children’s vaccination, nutrition, and schooling, which Japan always cares, are the third pillar of the support.

Eight UN agencies – WFP, UNICEF, WHO, UNHCR, UNDP, IOM, UNFPA, UNOCHA -, ICRC, and Japanese NGOs will implement projects in coordination with Yemeni partners.

Japan’s contribution to Yemen since 2012 amounts to 204 million USD in total.

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VISITBRITAIN PARTNERS WITH SOCIAL CELEBRITIES FROM THE GCC TO LAUNCH GREAT BRITAIN GREAT MOMENTS CAMPAIGN

Posted on February 13, 2016 by مشرف

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Harnessing the power of social media using social celebrities from the region to inspire more visitors to come and explore what makes Britain a GREAT destination is the focus of VisitBritain’s biggest campaign for the year, Great Britain Great Moments Campaign.  

The Great Britain Great Moments Campaign was launched on the 10th of February 2016, at a reception held at the Sheraton Hotel Riyadh, in attendance of Her Majesty’sDeputy Head of Mission, Richard Wildash, VisitBritain’s Regional General Manager Asia Pacific Middle East, Sumathi Ramanathan, and Riyadh’s key media, tourism trade and industry representatives.

The digital marketing campaign kicked off in July 2015 with a nine-month digital and social media programme that captivates imaginations with snapshots and videos of special moments experienced by social media celebrities from the region.  The aim is to inspire and encourage visitors to explore more of regional Britain and find their own amazing moments. 

Her Majesty’sDeputy Head of Mission, Richard Wildashsaid: “Every year Great Britain welcomes many Saudis to the UK for business, tourism or to study.  Their pictures and stories remind us of the century of friendship between our two Kingdoms, which we are celebrating this year.  The beautiful British countryside provides a wonderful backdrop and I hope that this campaign will inspire more Saudis to visit the UK, extend their trip into the countryside and continue to share their great moments there.” 

The campaign’s first phase drove visitors to engage with VisitBritain’s social celebrities, directing them to a landing page with fascinating images, cinemagraphs and videos from the exciting and bespoke influencers’ trips.  From Saudi, Darine El Bayedh and Moayed Althagafi challenged themselves by taking in a more adventurous thrill in Manchester, Lake District and Cardiff, whilst Yaser Bakr hit the beats at the home of the Beatles, Liverpool and enjoyed an unforgettable experiences seeing Liverpool football club play at the Ann Field stadium!  

Visitors to the site http://lovewall.visitbritain.com/en/1100/%23ولا_أحلى and followers of VisitBritain’s social media accounts were also invited to share these images through their own social media channels using the hashtag #nothingnicer and, by doing so, had the chance to win a dream vacation to their favorite British countryside destination.

The second phase of the campaign gets underway in February 2016. This phase will feature a partnership with Qatar Airways to drive conversion and provide promotional offers for travellers to fly into some of the Britain’s most exciting destinations including Manchester, Edinburgh, London and the newly launched Birmingham route.   

VisitBritain Regional General Manager Sumathi Ramathan said: “Britain is one of the top visited destinations for Gulf nationals. Our confidence in the market is shared by our partners and working with Qatar Airways, who has recently launched a new route to Birmingham, will allow us to showcase the regional destinations of Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh and London to the wider audience that we have connected with through our influencers.”    

Qatar Airways Vice President GCC, Levant, Iran, Iraq & Yemen, Ishfaq Jalal, said: “We are delighted to work together with VisitBritain to showcase to our passengers in Saudi the connectivity that Qatar Airways offers through Doha to a number of the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom. These destinations are London, Manchester, Edinburgh and our soon to be launched destination Birmingham. We will start our direct service between Hamad International Airport – Doha and Birmingham on 30 March 2016.”

Great Britain Great Moments Campaign is part of the UK Government’s global GREAT Britain campaign, which showcases the very best of what Britain has to offer as a place to visit, study and do business.

The GCC is a valuable inbound visitor market for Britain with record numbers visiting during the first six months of 2015.

There were 576,000 international visits to the UK from the GCC in the first nine months of 2015, up 18% on the same period in 2014 with visitors spending £1.2bn, up 6%.

Tourism is Britain’s seventh largest export industry and third largest service sector. Latest forecasts from VisitBritain show that the number of overseas visitors overall to the UK is expected to rise this year to 36.7 million visits, up 3.8% on 2015.

Spending by overseas visitors overall is predicted to reach almost £23 billion this year, up 4.2% on last year.

Inbound tourism is worth more than £26 billion to the UK economy.

 

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Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Selected as Hospitality Partner of Guest Country Germany at Janadriyah Festival

Posted on February 13, 2016 by مشرف

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The German Pavilion selected Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski as their hospitality partner during Al Janadriyah which will open on 3 February. In honour of this partnership, the five-star destination will welcome visitors to a cultural German café at the Festival of Heritage & Culture. Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski cordially welcomes all guests to experience a unique selection of German specialities reflecting the tradition and heritage.

The German Pavilion chose Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski due to the Kempinski legacy of European tradition. The first Kempinski hotels opened in Berlin, Germany in 1897, making Kempinski Hotels the oldest luxury hotel group in Europe.

 

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