Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 9:55 am

Counting Down to Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Kite Fest 2016

The countdown is on to the family day at Sir Bani Yas Island with Anantara for the first annual Kite Fest 2016.  Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts are counting down to the first annual Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Annual Kite Fest, to be held on Friday 19 February, 2016 on the beach...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 9:50 am

‘You Can’t Manage What You Can’t See’: Cisco Helps Businesses Address Shadow IT

Shadow IT is rampant. For years, CIOs have known that business groups were circumventing the IT department to access public cloud services they felt they needed to do their jobs. Only recently have CIOs begun to realize the full extent of the cloud sprawl across their organizations and the pitfalls ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 6:36 am

Saudia set to receive 3 new Boeing aircraft

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) will receive on Feb. 2 three new spacious Boeing aircraft, including two B787-9 (Dreamliner) airplanes and  one B777-300ER with its three classes of first, business and tourist which will be number 10 in the Saudia fleet. The fourth Dreamliner will be received...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 5:22 am

AZZURO AT RITZ-CARLTON, RIYADH RE-DEFINES LUXURY DINING IN THE KINGDOM

The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, revealed a new landmark in the Kingdom’s gastronomic scene with a brand new offering at Azzuro, the Italian fine-dining restaurant. With a new chef at its helm and a menu on offer, Azzurro plates up Italy’s best-loved dishes with dollops of panache and flavor,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 3:35 am

Number of Saudis in private sector doubled in 4 years — Al-Haqbani

The number of Saudis working in the private sector jumped more than double to 1.7 million by the end of 2015 from around 700,000 at the end of 2011, according to Minister of Labor Mufrej Al-Haqbani. Addressing the Shoura Council on Tuesday, Al-Haqbani said the number of Saudi women in the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 2:30 am

Automechanika Jeddah makes a big splash on debut

Featuring 184 exhibitors from as many as 26 countries and Country Pavilions from the likes of Turkey, Taiwan, China and India, the inaugural edition of Automechanika Jeddah, got off to an impressive start in the Red Sea port city and commercial hub.   The Saudi Arabian debut of the...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 2:16 am

Huawei to Address Crucial Role of Technology in Public Safety

Huawei – a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider – is set to address how public and private sectors can leverage the latest technology to provide more effective public safety services for citizens. These discussions are taking center stage at...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 1:43 am

The Fabric of Ford: Through Scratches, Snags and Splashes, Ford’s Materials are Ready for the Long Haul

Throughout a vehicle’s lifetime, it’s inevitable that the materials inside a car show signs of wear and tear. Imagine the frequent sitting on car seats, leaning on arm rests, gripping the steering wheel and fiddling with the instruments. So what does Ford do to help make sure all...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 1:20 am

Hilton Worldwide Changes the Game with a Revolutionary New Midscale Brand

Hilton Worldwide (NYSE:HLT) today unveiled Tru by Hilton, a brand that is simplified, spirited and grounded in value, filling a massive void in the midscale category in the U.S. and Canada. Built from a belief that being cost conscious and having a great stay don’t have to be mutually...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 27 January, 2016 12:33 am

Smarter budgets to suit current trends urged

The world should become smarter in financing and preserving budgets of governments and companies budgets amid the lowering trend of oil prices, says a top corporate head. What also needs to focus on is in developing of skills to control energy assets through immediate solutions that consider...

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