Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 December, 2015 12:55 pm

Oman Air appoints new GSA for Bahrain

Oman Air has appointed Elite Travel as its new General Sales Agent (GSA) for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Manama-based company is the largest BSP travel agency in Bahrain, with seven outlets around the country, including at the airport.    Oman Air launched services to Bahrain from...

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Technology & IT | Monday 21 December, 2015 12:37 pm

Sony Mobile Communications appoints Havas PR Middle East for its public relations outreach in the GCC

Following intensive search and pitch, Sony Mobile the leading innovator in communications, has appointed Havas PR Middle East as its public relations agency for the region.   The region's most integrated communications agency will work on developing Sony Mobile’s communication...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 21 December, 2015 7:06 am

THE RITZ-CARLTON, RIYADH PROMOTES CORPORATE VOLUNTEERING IN THE KINGDOM

The Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh marked International Volunteer Day with activities ranging from donation drives to baking tutorials for children with disabilities. The activities are in support of IMPACT 2030, the global campaign created to mobilize corporate volunteers to...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 December, 2015 5:56 am

Carrier Expands in Saudi Arabia’s Southern Region with New Office Opening in Khamis Mushait

Carrier, the world’s leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, announced the opening of a new office in Khamis Mushait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new office is dedicated to serving the rapidly growing heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC)...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 December, 2015 5:25 am

Emir inspects work at Haramain stations

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah region and Adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, said on Sunday that the Haramain Railway will address the problem of unplanned neighborhoods in the holy city. “The railway project is instrumental in accelerating the governorate’s plan...

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Beauty & Style | Monday 21 December, 2015 4:50 am

Piaget opens its new boutique in Riyadh

Piaget recently opened the doors to its 1st boutique in Riyadh in the kingdom tower, in the presence of the brand director for the Middle East Mr Jean Marc Shammas. The newly opened boutique, which is the 8th one in the region. The ribbon-cutting by the guests of honor was carried out in front of...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 December, 2015 4:08 am

Jeddah International Trade Fair to begin on Tuesday

Jeddah is all set to host the 27th edition of the Jeddah International Trade Fair 2015, in which 150 firms from Saudi Arabia and abroad are participating. The fair will be inaugurated on Tuesday and ends Friday. The Fair, to be organized by Al Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE) under the...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 21 December, 2015 4:05 am

Rainer Zietlow Visits Saudi Arabia after smashing a new record for the longest distance traveled in a Volkswagen Touareg

Volkswagen Saudi Arabia and Elite Automotive Alliance, the new Volkswagen dealer in KSA, hosted a press conference in Riyadh on December 17 with the adventurer Rainer Zietlow who spoke about the success of his record breaking experience using the Volkswagen Touareg.   The Adventurer and...

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Cars & Autos | Monday 21 December, 2015 3:42 am

Nissan Juke Awarded as ‘Best Compact Utility Vehicle’ by Middle East Car of the Year Awards

Nissan has received a prestigious award for its popular crossover the Nissan Juke, in the yearly ceremony hosted by Middle East Car of the Year (MECOTY) awards. The well-established annual MECOTY Awards is the biggest and most coveted of its kind in the region and employs a judging jury...

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Business & Money | Monday 21 December, 2015 3:14 am

Barclays named ‘Best Foreign Investment Bank’ in the Middle East

Barclays has been awarded ‘Best Foreign Investment Bank’ in the Middle East by EMEA Finance at the Middle East Banking Awards. The award recognises Barclays’ leading position as a top player in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Equity Capital Markets (ECM) and Debt Capital...

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