Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 2 January, 2020 12:40 pm

Al Bustan Centre & Residence supports year-round sustainability initiatives

Al Bustan Centre & Residence is an environment-friendly property that is strongly committed to create a positive impact on the environment. To achieve this, the property has implemented several sustainability initiatives throughout the year to reduce the environmental footprint, in line with...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 January, 2020 5:19 am

Biggest bus transport project to begin operation in Riyadh in Q2 2020

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has specified Q2 2020 as the period for beginning operation of the King Abdulaziz Bus Public Transport Network in Riyadh City, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) quoted the Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) as saying Tuesday. Commenting on the development, SAPTCO ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 January, 2020 4:22 am

Global obstacles to growth top agenda at Riyadh event

Overcoming global challenges to generate new opportunities for economic growth and job creation on Thursday topped the agenda as Saudi Arabia held its first official event in the runup to hosting the G20 summit of world leaders. Welcoming delegates to the Saudi G20 Finance Track symposium, in...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 2 January, 2020 3:27 am

Dubai Culture to host debut season 
of Al Shindagha Days in January 2020

In line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to revive and develop Dubai’s historic areas, Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced that it will host the first season...

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Sports | Thursday 2 January, 2020 3:17 am

Saudi sports authority chairman receives Arab Achievement Award for Sports Culture 2019

Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, chairman of the board of directors of the General Sports Authority (GSA), received the Arab Achievement Award for Sports Culture 2019 on Wednesday. President of the Arab Federation for Sports Culture Ashraf Mahmoud announced the award after the conclusion of ...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 2 January, 2020 3:13 am

Jeddah University, Arab Federation for Sports Culture Sign MoU

Jeddah University signed today, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Arab Federation for Sports Culture, to cooperate in the field of executive business to provide opportunities for training, technical consultations and exchange of experiences in the field of sports sciences. The two...

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Business & Money | Thursday 2 January, 2020 3:11 am

SESP signs cooperation agreement with MAERSK

 A board member of the Saudi Electric Services Polytechnic (SESP) Eng. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Tuaimi signed here yesterday two cooperation and training agreements with Danish company MAERSK. The two sides seek to identify suggestions and potential ideas regarding training in the field of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 2 January, 2020 3:04 am

Haramain High Speed Railway Services at Speed of 300 km/h

Haramain High Speed Railway Project Management announced today that all trips from and to Madinah will be at a speed of 300 km/h, The speed increase comes as part of the railway’s operational plans after completing experimental and safety operations. In a statement, the management said...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 2 January, 2020 12:47 am

Nando’s Peri-Peri Chicken Step in for the Second Time in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Nando’s has responded again to the eastern province demand by opening its second branch at Al Ajdan Walk, Khobar, and marked the 8th branch in Saudi Arabia.The branch located at the newly developed Ajdan walk attracting the customers from all around eastern...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 1 January, 2020 11:46 am

UAE supports, promotes renewable energy solutions in developing countries

 The UAE has constantly promoted and utilised renewable energy solutions, and supported and financed developing countries to launch sustainable clean energy projects. Since the capital, Abu Dhabi, was chosen to be the headquarters of the International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA, the UAE ...

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