Malaysian Higher Education Information Day was held by TJS studysteps and Dew events company at Riyadh. Chargé d’Affaires of Malaysian Embassy Amirulhusni Sahar graced the ocassion with his presence as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion the chief guest Amirulhusni Sahar has said, “Malaysia has lots to offer including the very high standards of Education. We are having a good numbers of students from Saudi Arabia at the Malaysian educational institutions. We are so glad to have the participation of the private sector in promoting and providing the information about the Malaysian Universities”, he added.
The Chief guest, Charge d’Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy Amirulhusni Sahar officially inaugrated the event in a short but elegant ceremony gracefully conducted by Waqar Naseem Wamiq.
Earlier, In his welcome adress Abrar Shaikh the CEO of TJS Studysteps has said, “Our main focus is to assist students and their parents to have a thorough understanding of higher education for their desired programs and to prepare a path for them toward a higher education degree in Malaysia. We are offering scholarships, instant offer letter, rebates, career counselling and many more”, he added.
The event’s organizer, Naffay Hussain CEO of Dew Evnets presented the vote of thanks and said, “The participating Universities have a wide variety of courses from Medicine, Engineering, Arts & Design, Computing & IT, Business & Management. Starting from Pre-University to Postgraduate level. Its our aim to provide guidance to the future college students”, he added.
At the event, hundreds of students, parents, teachers and school’s representatives were present and taking information about the Malaysian higher education. Whereas, World’s Four top ranked Malaysian Universities including Taylor’s University, University of Cyberjaya, Mahsa University and SEGI University participated in the Malaysian Higher Education Info Day to guide and to present the personalized one-one counselling sessions.
Several prominent educational personalities including the principal of PISR Air Commodore (R) Naeem Akhtar, Vice Principal PISR Gohar Rafiq, Senior teacher Javid Mirza were also present on the ocassion.
The Chief guest, Charge d’Affaires of Malaysian Embassy Amirulhusni Sahar visited the booths of the universities setted up at the venue. He interacted with the university representatives & the visitors and showed his satisfaction on the overall arrangements by the organizers.
Regional luxury communications and events agency, The Qode announces the opening of a regional office in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new office in Riyadh is part of The Qode’s wider expansion plans into the Kingdom, in response to the rising demand for credible representation from luxury, lifestyle and F&B brands investing in Saudi Arabia.
Ranked amongst the top 15 countries with the highest consumption of luxury goods globally, Saudi Arabia represents the largest GCC country with one of the biggest percentages of high-net-worth individuals amongst its population. Driven by rising income levels, the Saudi luxury market has exhibited steady growth and the Kingdom is one of the few countries that saw a sharp growth in sales during the height of the pandemic.
The Qode’s Co-Founders and Managing Partners, Ayman Fakoussa and Dipesh Depala, along with their partners at The Independents group, identified a growing need from existing and potential clients to invest in this increasingly important market, one unlike any other GCC country.
Commenting on the expansion, Fakoussa said: “My family has been in Saudi Arabia since 1980, and I grew up among highly educated and well-travelled Saudi friends. This new generation of Saudis represent the future of the Kingdom, and are part of the foundation that drives Saudi Vision 2030, under the leadership of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The Qode is proud to to be part of this remarkable progress in Saudi Arabia, and we are thrilled to be able to offer our clients a unique perspective from within KSA, in an effort to consistently improve our level of service and innovation.”
The Kingdom has undergone important shifts, resulting in the tremendous appetite for new experiences, lifestyle offerings, and entertainment amongst the Saudi population. With so many recent developments, it is crucial for companies to have local insights successfully enter this significant market.
“Most of the large luxury groups now have local entities in the Kingdom, along with full marketing and events teams that often operate independently from the regional offices in Dubai, which is why having an on-ground team is imperative,” explained Depala.
“For many years, we were able to successfully manage the Saudi market from Dubai, but in light of the increasing demand it became clear that The Qode required physical on-ground support all year round. The Qode’s expansion has been met with tremendous excitement from our clients, who are pleased that we can help them excel and shine in Saudi the same way we do in the UAE,” added Depala.
The Qode, with its partner agencies at The Independents Group (Bureau Betak, Karla Otto, Lefty and K2), aim to contribute to the Kingdom’s transformation into a leading global hub by supporting the introduction of unique new experiences, exciting lifestyle offerings and groundbreaking entertainment events through the agency’s ever-expanding client portfolio.
Speaking on the overall development of The Independents Group, CEO Isabelle Chouvet added “The Middle East market is a very important region for our clients and as a group we look forward to developing our services in the region with our companies, with the local support of our partners The Qode. We are already working on several projects in the region with Karla Otto in terms of communications as well as events for our global clients with K2 and Bureau Betak.”
Speaking about the new developments, Zeina Hallassou Sakr, The Qode’s General Manager said: “The expansion into the Kingdom has been in the works since 2019 and were unfortunately stalled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however the agency’s positive growth projections have enabled us to resume our expansion plans and invest significantly into Saudi.”
“The Qode already has three full-time consultants in Riyadh, with plans to grow the team in numbers and competencies by the end of Q1 2022, and we look forward to further developing the agency’s capabilities within the Kingdom over the coming years and beyond,” added Sakr.
The Qode’s ambition is to remain being the leading lifestyle agency in the region and continue servicing our clients in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and now Saudi Arabia, with plans to work more closely with the Egyptian market, which is growing in importance across several sectors. The Qode held its first KSA brand showcase / press day in Riyadh on Sunday, 30th January at ‘The A Fashion House’ in BLVD Riyadh Seasons. The event was attended by media, influencers, clients and VIPs and showcased the latest collections from brand in its portfolio such as Givenchy, MCM, Rimowa, Mouawad, Bil Arabi, Louboutin, IWC, Mango, H&M, COS, Zara, Alo Yoga and many more. To mark their launch in Saudi Arabia in a meaningful way, The Qode collaborated with a local charity who used art works made by children with down syndrome to create sweatshirts to gift their clients. A donation was made to Saut: The Voice of Down Syndrome Society as part of The Qode’s ongoing philanthropic efforts
Nile Properties 2022 promotes mega investment opportunities under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministry of Housing
Tarek Shoukry: The Egyptian properties generate high returns and stability supports the market
Ahmed Shalaby: Egypt has special interest in property export and exhibitions are essential for promoting opportunities
Basem Kalila: A portfolio of outstanding projects at the New Administrative Capital, North Coast and Al Galala is set to be offered
The biggest campaign for the promotion of the Egyptian properties in 2022, Nile Properties, is poised to kick-start in a few days, as the exhibition is scheduled to take place in the Arab Gulf states, the U.S. and Canada with the participation of top developers under the patronage of Egypt’s Ministry of Housing.
Exhibitions organizer, Expo Republic, will launch the 1st edition of Nile Properties in 2022 and the 5th edition in February 2022 in Doha and Jeddah.
Nile Properties 2022 comes to keep pace with the mega development drive spearheaded by the Egyptian State and with the establishment of 4th Generation Cities that are rife with investment opportunities, notably the New Administrative Capital and New Alamein, as 2022 will see NAC becoming operational with all ministries moving and starting to operate from there.
During 2021 the Egyptian economy grew 9,8% in the 1st quarter of 2021-2022, the highest in 20 years, up from 0,7% in the 1st quarter of 2020/2021. The annual growth rate is likely to be in the range of 5,5% and 5,7% late 2021/2022.
In Nile Properties 2022, the Egyptian companies are bent on introducing a myriad plethora of exquisite projects in the new cities, the 4th Generation Cities and the Egyptian coasts. They will roll out outstanding offers and facilities that are commensurate with all income segments of Egyptians, expatriates, Arabs and foreign customers.
Nile Properties 2022, where light will be shed on investment opportunities in the Egyptian market, is due to be attended by leading officials and public figures in Egypt and the Gulf Arab States.
On his part, Eng. Tarek Shoukri, under-secretary of Housing Committee at Egypt’s Representative House, said that the Egyptian market is rife with remarkable investment opportunities and most apt to generate high returns on real estate investments owing to its overpopulation-induced and investment-driven real and growing demand. The Egyptian real estate sector, he added, has proved its resilience and was the least hampered by the economic challenges domestically and internationally.
The economic stability and security, together with Egypt’s mega projects, all help bolster the attractiveness of buying and investing, he explained.
The Egyptian government is taking a series of steps to support the local and foreign investments and maintain the rights of buyers, as a set of regulatory rules is currently under consideration with the aim of organizing the real estate market and enhancing expansion plans of serious companies.
On the other hand, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Tatweer Misr Dr. Ahmed Shalaby, said that Egypt is so much interested in property export and concrete steps have been taken to prioritize this key issue through first alluring foreign investments to come to Egypt, along with the Egyptian expatriates and the Arab brothers abroad.
Nile Properties has fared well in exporting the Egyptian real estate in recent years, as the company has managed to launch successful editions of the real estate shows with the participation of numerous leading developers in Egypt.
Real estate exhibitions provides an optimal venue for successfully promoting the Egyptian properties and investment opportunities, he noted, adding that Egypt is spearheading a developmental drive, matchless locally and internationally.
Moreover, chairman of Expo Republic Dr. Basem Kalila, said that Nile Properties Shows will in see in 2022 the launch of the biggest raft of real estate projects in Egypt’s New Urban Communities Cities, such as New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed, 6TH of October City, NAC and coasts including Ain Sokhna, Al Galala and North Coast.
“The company is keen on offering the best real estate products in the Egyptian market, as it contracts with serious-minded developers with wide expertise in the area of accomplishing integrated top-notch urban projects.
The company adheres to all guidelines set by Egypt’s Ministry of Housing as well the governmental bodies in countries hosting the real estate shows, as it tries to make sure all paperwork and documents belonging to all exhibitors are correct and a part of the projects that are promoted in the exhibition is carried out, he elaborated.
An edition of Nile Properties 2022 will take place in the Arab Gulf States next February, as the 1st Nile Properties show in will take place in Qatar from 10 to 12 February, then Riyadh from 17 to 19 February and Jeddah from 24 to 26 February.
Nile Properties is Egypt’s first real estate show that allowed developers to showcase their projects in the Arab Gulf States. It also managed to accomplish the state-sponsored property export plan. The 1st edition of the exhibition took place in Dubai in 2017. Early 2020 saw the launch of two shows with the participation of Ministry of Housing and New Urban Communities in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
Oxford Business Group (OBG) has signed a first-time memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eyad Reda Law Firm to collaborate on content production relating to Saudi Arabia’s legal and regulatory framework.
Under the agreement, Eyad Reda will team up with OBG to produce the Legal Framework Chapter of The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022, the Group’s forthcoming report on the Kingdom’s investment opportunities and economic development, and other related content.
The MoU was signed at an official event on January 24, 2022, by Simona Simeonova, Country Director, OBG, and Eyad Reda, Managing Partner, at the law firm’s offices.
Speaking at the signing event, Reda highlighted some of the topical issues that the law firm will be examining in the report, in addition, Mr. Reda shared a brief view in light of legal reforms and transformations in Saudi Arabia at the government’s investment strategy for its giga-projects, and the integrated logistics zone initiatives.
The Bankruptcy Law will be another focus, alongside a broad-based analysis of the legislation and regulations, both issued and in draft form, relating to key areas, such as: foreign real estate ownership; entertainment; tourism; foreign investment; and the digital economy, including fintech.
Reda told attendees that although the Saudi government was overseeing the delivery of the strategies driving the Kingdom’s socio-economic transformation, all of the stakeholders involved, including local businesses and foreign investors, would need to adapt to operating within an increasingly competitive environment and much more advanced legal framework.
“Lawyers and regulatory experts have a crucial role to play in advancing the economy’s diversification and reducing the emphasis on oil,” he said. “Evolving sectors are expected to expand and create new jobs. However, that can only happen if there is a world class regulatory framework. Regulatory, legal and compliance empowerment are among the essential tools that we know will facilitate economic growth.”
Simona Simeonova, OBG’s Country Director, said she was delighted that Eyad Reda’s legal experts would be contributing to The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022, which, she added, came at a key juncture in the Kingdom’s growth story.
“These are exciting times for Saudi Arabia and investors keen to play a part in its development, with the Kingdom’s economy becoming increasingly diversified and dynamic,” she said. “Eyad Reda’s team have extensive experience in helping business leaders navigate the country’s legal and regulatory landscape in fields that range from litigation and commercial law to mergers and acquisitions, and compliance. I’m thrilled to have them on board for this highly anticipated and timely report.”
Jana Treeck, OBG’s Managing Director for the Middle East, agreed that Eyad Reda’s input would bring an added dimension to the Group’s coverage of Saudi Arabia’s evolving legal framework.
“The Kingdom’s legal landscape is evolving to reflect the transformation taking place across the national economy, as Mr Reda has made clear today, in line with the goals mapped out in the Vision 2030 roadmap,” Treeck said. “I have no doubt that investors eyeing this important market will find Eyad Reda’s local knowledge and expertise invaluable during the decision-making process.”
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022 will look in detail at the sectors of the economy ripe for investment, in line with the national drive to develop new growth engines and ease the country’s reliance on oil.
It will also examine the innovative reforms that are steering Saudi Arabia towards its 2030 targets, with the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to enhance its business environment in the post-Covid recovery period a focal point.
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022 will mark the culmination of more than a year of field research by a team of analysts from Oxford Business Group. It will be a vital guide to the many facets of the country, including its macroeconomics, infrastructure, banking and other sectoral developments. OBG’s publication will also contain contributions from leading representatives across the public and private sectors.
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022 will be produced with Eyad Reda Law Firm. It will be available online and in print. The report will form part of a series of tailored studies that OBG is currently producing with its partners, alongside other highly relevant, go-to research tools, including a range of country-specific Growth and Recovery Outlook articles and interviews.
The First Italian Brand to compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from 2023
Maserati today announces the first step in its motorsport strategy and will make its debut in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2023.
With motorsport in its genes and rooted in the spirit of pure competition, Maserati is the first Italian brand to compete in Formula E. The return to the track renews the racing spirit in Maserati’s DNA.
The combination of Maserati’s unrivalled racing heritage – a brand intrinsically linked with high-performance, and its innovative attitude towards electrification – aligns perfectly with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the world’s first all-electric road-racing motorsport series.
Maserati’s commitment to electric mobility is powered by a lightning surge of new energy, now accelerating to run at top speed with Folgore, the full electric range. All new Maserati models will also be available in 100% electric solutions including Maserati Grecale, Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio and the Maserati MC20 super sportscar.
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship provides Maserati with a perfect platform to showcase the unprecedented brand racing heritage and Folgore in an environment where high performance and innovation powerfully co-exist.
Maserati will debut on the grid from Season 9 with the new Gen3, the fastest, lightest, most powerful Formula E racing car ever. The Gen3 is the world’s most efficient racing car featuring a series of industry-leading design, production and technological innovations.
Since inception, Formula E’s dramatic racing on the streets of the world’s most iconic cities including New York, Monaco, Berlin, Mexico City, London and Rome has led to electric cars exported around the world today going further on every charge through increases in energy efficiency, enhancements in battery range and advances in powertrain development.
Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO, commented: “We are very proud to be back where we belong as protagonists in the world of racing. We are powered by passion and innovative by nature. We have a long history of world-class excellence in competition and we are ready to drive performance in the future.” Grasso continued: “In the race for more performance, luxury, and innovation, Folgore is irresistible and it is the purest expression of Maserati. That’s why we decided to go back to racing in the FIA Formula E World Championship, meeting our customers in the city centers of the world, taking the Trident forward into the future”.
Jean-Marc Finot, Senior VP, STELLANTIS Motorsport, added: “It is a great pleasure for STELLANTIS Motorsport to play a part in getting Maserati back in the Race. Beyond this piece of history, Maserati Formula E will be our technological laboratory to accelerate the development of high-efficiency electrified powertrains and intelligent software for our road sports cars. Formula E is the perfect Championship for this purpose and we are very proud to be the first Italian brand to join in.”
Alejandro Agag, Founder & Chairman, Formula E, said: “We are proud to welcome Maserati to their new home in world-class motorsport. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the pinnacle of electric racing. It provides the perfect environment for the most dynamic and innovative high-performance car brands to showcase their technological capabilities alongside their sporting ambitions.”
Jamie Reigle, CEO, Formula E, said: “We are delighted Maserati will join the Gen3 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and play a defining role reimagining the future of motorsport. Formula E races in the heart of the most iconic cities in the world and is followed passionately by a progressive global audience. Our millions of fans around the world will be thrilled to see Maserati line up on the grid as one of the world’s elite electric car brands.”
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President: “I am delighted to welcome Maserati to Formula E for Season 9. For such an iconic manufacturer with a tremendously proud and successful heritage in motor sport to pledge its commitment to the series is testament to the overwhelming faith in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s future as we prepare to usher in the next era. The new Gen3 single-seater will represent the pinnacle of sustainability, technology and performance.”
Maserati was born on the track from audacity, first of the Maserati brothers, then of its drivers.
Its racing debut was 96 years ago. The first racing car to bear the Trident logo on the bonnet was the Tipo 26, which debuted at the Targa Florio in 1926, winning first place in the class up to 1.5 L, with Alfieri Maserati at the wheel.
Thirty-one years later, Juan Manuel Fangio won the F1 World Championship with Maserati in 1957. The last time Maserati was seen in a single seater was with Maria Teresa De Filippis, the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, on board of a 250F.
Its very last appearance in racing was with the unprecedented MC12, which won 22 races (including 3 victories in the 24 Hours of Spa) and 14 Championship titles across Constructors’ Championships, Drivers’ Championships and Teams’ Championships in the FIA GT, from 2004 to 2010.
Racing has always been Maserati’s natural habitat. Even now, with its new era in Formula E, Maserati is starting from its roots as it builds its future.
The Saudi Design Festival (SDF) announces a series of exciting events planned for the 21-day design festival. Presented by the Architecture and Design Commission and initiated by the team behind Saudi Design Week (2014-2019), Oasis Company, SDF’s inaugural edition will bring together creative luminaries, designers, and industry leaders to engage, discuss, and celebrate outstanding design in the Kingdom and beyond.
In its opening night, Saudi Design Festival welcomed His Excellency Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, with dignitaries and leaders of the community. The VIP preview gave visitors a glimpse of the weeks to come and tour the various pavilions and curated spaces of the festival.
Dr Sumayah Al-Sulaiman, CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission, said “The entire team at the Saudi Design Festival and the design community have dedicated themselves to curating this truly community-led showcase. We are proud of the program and the platform it is organically growing into for the creative community. We have exhibits, masterclasses and programs for all ages. Our vision is an inclusive one that invites all creatives and would-be creatives to come together in a space that nurtures the design community, creates dialogue and inspires ideas.”
SDF 2022 contains a variety of experiences and events that explore the world of design imaginatively for and by the creative community. The festival unveils its exciting lineup of signature events:
Saudi Design Week relaunches as the multi-exhibitions and fair event of the Saudi Design Festival. It is a tribute to the designers and their spaces. It invites dwellers to explore design as a cultural technology that can probe, articulate, and construct new paradigms.
Type It exhibition by SDF brand ambassador Lulwah Al Homoud is an exploratory look at typography, particularly in the realm of Latin-Arabic bilingual type. Part-experimental, part-commentary, the exhibition is aimed at examining the semantic and structural impact of fonts on the perception and reception of its audience.
AirBubble by Ecologic Studio an installation that brings to life the world’s first biotechnological playground to integrate air-purifying micro-algae. AirBubble creates a purified microclimate for children to play in. The playground integrates the Photo.Synthetica technology for the advanced integration of photosynthesis in the built environment.
The Future is Design Exhibition an expose for all the dreamers that showcases conceptual designs, architecture & interior design projects, and initatives. A special segment is curated by Dabbagh Architects through its principal, Sumaya Dabbagh who has specially selected 7 projects (both built and unbuilt) that captures the essence of identity, sustainability, and connectivity to one’s environment.
Design Market A tri-weekend marketplace that is curated as the designated retail segment of the District, the Design Market will showcase SMEs, independent local brands, and product launches. The Market will run three cycles over the course of three weekends (Thurs-Fri), with each week presenting a rotating cluster of brands and designers.
The SDF is also offering spaces within the festival for free to community partners who would like to run workshops and activities within the SDF’s calendar. Community event organizers can submit their application/proposal throughout the festival, or until slots are available.
Tickets to the festival are now on sale through: www.saudidesignfestival.com
Available in the Kingdom’s showrooms in the first quarter of 2022
MOHAMED YOUSSEF NAGHI MOTORS PRESENTS THE PREMIERE SHOW OF THE NEW RANGE ROVER
NEW RANGE ROVER: MODERN, BREATHTAKING MODERNITY, PEERLESS REFINEMENT AND UNMATCHED CAPABILITY
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia December 2021: Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the exclusive distributor of Jaguar – Land Rover brands in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, presented the premiere show of the elegant new Range Rover that embodies the definition of modern luxury.
Range Rover, the original luxury SUV, led the scene as a role model for fifty years, combining absolute comfort, balance, and superior capabilities. The new Range Rover is the most attractive, combining modernity and aesthetic touches, technological development, and seamless communications.
The new vehicle is available with a range of highly efficient, light-hybrid powertrains, along with an all-electric model coming by 2024 from Range Rover. Available are four- and five-seater interior options in the standard and long-wheelbase vehicles, making Range Rover the home for its occupants anywhere.
Following the announcement of the model in the Saudi market during the premiere, Andre Bonthuys, the Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover in the Kingdom, commented saying: “The new Range Rover perfectly expresses the company’s vision to provide our customers in the Kingdom with the most attractive and distinctive luxury cars. Today we begin a new chapter in the Saudi market, presenting the pinnacle of unique innovations that the Range Rover family has witnessed in 50 years.”
While at the official celebration of the unveiling of Range Rover in the company’s showroom in Riyadh, he added saying: “We are pleased to see the first appearance of the new Range Rover in Riyadh, waiting to see this new model available in our centers in the first quarter of 2022. We are confident that our customers will enjoy an unforgettable experience after acquiring the new model.
Elite Customers and fans of the new Range Rover model enjoyed a fantastic show presented by Mohamed Youssef Naghi Motors. It revealed an elegant and exciting style matching the luxury of this model, as they expressed their admiration at the party organized by the company to celebrate the unveiling of the new Range Rover in the Kingdom.
“The new Range Rover has a distinctive character, starting from its exterior design to the ideal shelter that its interior offers. Built on an innovative mindset and a desire for perfection, the car follows a modern design philosophy combined with over 50 years of evolution. It is simply the most attractive Range Rover ever created.”
Range Rover features three main lines that have continued from the previous generations: the sloping roofline, the principal front centerline, and the rising sill line. These prominent features are combined with short front overhangs and a new boat-tail tailgate, with a horizontally opening door, thus offering a sleek profile that matches the distinctive presence of Range Rover.
The new luxury SUV is available in SE, HSE, and Autobiography models. The First Edition will be available throughout the first year of production and is based on Autobiography and other unique features. The standard (SWB) and the long-wheelbase (LWB) five-seater sizes are available.
Peerless Refinement The New Range Rover makes every journey an occasion to be remembered, combining advanced technology with modern luxury to deliver peerless refinement for every occupant, including those in the new third-row seats. By eliminating unwanted noises, vibrations and distractions – and reducing the cognitive load on the driver and passengers – occupants will arrive at their destination feeling refreshed, even after the longest journeys.
Serene Capability and Composure The flagship of the Land Rover family represents the pinnacle of refined capability thanks to advanced hardware and software systems working in complete harmony, enabled by the new MLA-Flex body architecture. This unrivalled breadth of dynamic capability is governed by Land Rover’s Integrated Chassis Control – a single control system for a suite of advanced technologies that tailor the vehicle dynamics to suit every mile of every journey, to fine-tune the driving characteristics pre-emptively and reactively
Exquisite Personalization The New Range Rover SV will provide an exquisite interpretation of Range Rover luxury and personalization, giving customers even more scope to create a truly individual vehicle with a choice of exclusive design themes, details and material choices from SV.
This hand-crafted model will be the first vehicle to carry the new ceramic SV roundel and simplified naming strategy – known simply as SV. The SV roundel represents the distillation of Special Vehicle Operations’ design and engineering passion for modern luxury, performance and capability. The SV roundel will identify all new Land Rover vehicles launched by Special Vehicle Operations in future.
New Quality Benchmark The New Range Rover has been designed, developed and engineered in the UK and, during this process, Land Rover has filed no fewer than 125 patents covering everything from its pioneering chassis technologies to its PHEV battery. Land Rover’s engineers used motorsport-derived simulation technology to put the vehicle through its paces in the virtual world more comprehensively and intensively than ever, completing more than 140,000 hours of computational analysis prior to physical testin
the Fragrant Past Festival opened in its third edition, in the Hittin district, north of Riyadh, with a number of visitors exceeding 5000, who flocked an hour and a half before the opening, and the opening included a motorbike rally and various popular shows.
The opening ceremony began with the Saudi Arda, in which the audience participated, followed by a show by the Wadi Al-Dawasir band. Then, the Diriyah Girls Band participated in popular performances in their traditional dress, which represents what women wore in the past, amid the interaction of visitors who were from all segments of society, in addition to foreign tourists who were impressed by the folkloric performances they saw.
The general supervisor of the festival, Abdullah bin Salem Al-Qahtani, confirmed the readiness of the festival with all its pavilions. He said: “We have more than 120 stores displaying a variety of products that combine antiques, traditional products, and various exhibits. We also have the Al-Jouf area pavilion, the Saudi Al-Ardah pavilion, and the area of the classic car, and we have allocated an area for inventors, in addition to restaurants and cafes that serve all meals and drinks.
Al-Qahtani added, “This year, we were keen to attract some craftsmen and producers, whether families or individuals, and we also provided equipped seating areas, and took all measures including additional car garages, security, and organization for the convenience and safety of our valued visitors.”
It is worth noting that the Fragrant Past Festival lasts for a whole month, and is the largest entertainment and heritage festival of its kind in the city of Riyadh, and includes daily theater activities, such as competitions and show teams.
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, has turned yellow to celebrate EXPO 2020 Dubai this week from September 28, 2021. In commemoration of the global event which is scheduled to open on October 1 and run until March 31 of next year, CLYMB Abu Dhabi – home to the world’s widest indoor skydiving chamber and the region’s tallest indoor climbing wall – and Etihad Arena – the UAE’s new landmark of entertainment with the largest multi- purpose indoor entertainment arena – will be illuminated in yellow until October 1.
A survey of 897 GCC residents reveals that vacationers want to connect with family,
to have fun and simply relax when on holiday
Abu Dhabi, UAE – September 27, 2021: Yas Island, one of the world’s leading leisure and entertainment hubs, recently conducted a survey to discover what GCC residents really want when planning a vacation. The research, which surveyed almost 900 participants across the region – including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar as well as Kuwait – comes as regional border restrictions ease. GCC residents revealed that the number one thing they were looking for in a vacation was being able to spend time with their family, with 37% sharing that they are seeking quality family time during their travels, with 47% of GCC travellers citing family activities as a must-have when travelling abroad. Almost half of over 45 year olds hoped to spend much deserved time with family members during a holiday. With Yas Island’s extensive range of attractions for the whole family, vacationers can experience a destination like no other and enjoy the wide diversity of rides, hotels, retail and dining outlets available on Yas Island. Researchers also found that over one third of GCC residents are looking to escape into a world of relaxation when heading on a vacation. Holidaymakers based in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia look for a relaxing vacation, with 47%, 37%, 33% and 31% of respondents respectively sharing that they prioritise rest and relaxation. Additionally, 46% of survey respondents stated that a great beach was a ‘must have’ during a vacation in the UAE. With world-class hotels, stunning beaches, and more, all offered at Yas Island, there are few better spots in the UAE to be able to relax on. The survey also found that almost one third of GCC respondents are hoping to ‘have fun’ when travelling on vacations. 68% of respondents between the 18 and 34 age group listed fun as a top priority. With Yas Island filled with attractions, including the award-winning theme parks Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, and Warner Bros. World TM Abu Dhabi, as well as the world’s biggest indoor skydiving flight chamber and region’s tallest indoor climbing wall at CLYMB TM Abu Dhabi, Yas Island holds all the ingredients to provide fun for all throughout their time.
29% of survey respondents revealed a must-have on any trip abroad were safety assurances – 33% Qatar, 29% Bahrain, 26% Oman and 24.7% Saudi Arabia. With a wide range of health and safety measures ongoing at Yas Island, including regular sanitization of all attractions and hotels, alongside the mandatory wearing of face masks, the destination is well-known for being one of the safest in the UAE. With regional borders having recently opened to Abu Dhabi and a comprehensive range of safety and wellness guidelines firmly in place, Yas Island looks to welcome back travellers from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and Qatar with a vacation like no other. To discover more, and for more information, please visit: yasisland.ae.
