Government | Sunday 19 May, 2019 6:25 am

King Salman convenes summit of Gulf and Arab states

Saudi Arabia's King Salman has called for the convening of two summits of Gulf and Arab states to be held on May 30 in Makkah. The meeting will be held in conjunction with the upcoming Islamic Summit. According to a Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement, King Salman has sent an...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 May, 2019 6:22 am

Al-Salam Museum to enrich Madinah visitors’ experience

Emir of Madinah region and Chairman of the Madinah Region Development Authority Prince Faisal Bin Salman launched on Saturday the construction work of Al-Salam Museum, west of the Prophet’s Mosque on a total area of 17,400 sq. meters. The museum will have halls with a total area of 4,650...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 May, 2019 5:43 am

Relax & Rejuvenate at your Own Pace at Rixos Sharm El Sheikh

Everyone needs to relax. Everyone needs to reboot, rejuvenate and restore the peace of the mind and the health of the body. Rixos Sharm El Sheikh, the ultra-all-inclusive, tropical, beachfront haven nestled in Egypt’s lush Nabq Bay has a solution for you.   Enjoy a four night...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 May, 2019 5:20 am

Leading Saudi Restaurant Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Record Employee Event

Shawarmer, one of the fastest growing and largest Saudi owned and operated restaurant groups, closed the doors on its restaurants across the country to bring more than 1,500 employees to Riyadh for its annual Ramadan celebration, the largest all-employee event in the company’s 20-year...

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Business & Money | Sunday 19 May, 2019 1:53 am

Dubai Customs receives WCO executive and showcases best communication practices

Corporate Communications Department at Dubai Customs received Ludovic Thanay, Head of Communications, Events and Strategic Planning Unit, World Customs Organization (WCO). The meeting was organized by Dubai Customs with the aim of sharing best communication practices and strategies with the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 19 May, 2019 12:50 am

Millennium Taiba Hotel performs fire drill exercise

Millennium Taiba Hotel, a five star hotel located at the heart of Madinah next Al Masjid Al Nabawi, recently conducted a mock fire drill in association with the concerned authorities in Al Madinah to demonstrate the readiness of any emergency-response in the hotel. In 16th of April, a successful ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 5:48 pm

Amazon squares up to Uber with backing for UK food app Deliveroo

Amazon has taken a stake in British online food delivery company Deliveroo, leading a $575 million fundraising to pit itself against Uber Eats in the global race to dominate the market for takeaway meals. The news the world's biggest online retailer had bought into one of Europe's...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 18 May, 2019 5:46 pm

Saudi’s Falih says he sees no oil shortage, but OPEC to act if needed

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday that he saw no oil supply shortage as global oil inventories are still rising, particularly from the United States, but OPEC will be responsive to the oil market's needs. Speaking in Jeddah ahead of a ministerial panel...

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Business & Money | Saturday 18 May, 2019 5:44 pm

KAUST’s annual iftar connects science hub with the rest of Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) held its annual iftar on Thursday. The iftar presented an opportunity to connect the science and technology hub with the rest of the Kingdom and the international community. The director of global marketing communications at KAUST, Mark...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 18 May, 2019 7:06 am

‘Misk Historic Jeddah’ highlights the city’s heritage

 Jeddah’s historical area welcomed visitors with songs as part of the third edition of the “Misk Historic Jeddah” initiative, which highlights the city’s historical and cultural importance. The event, which was launched last Tuesday and runs until May 20, features...

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