Marriott International the world s largest hotel company and leading Saudi five-star hospitality company Dur Hospitality have launched a program designed to fast-track Saudi nationals into the hospitality industry. Tahseen is a 12- to 18-month Leadership Development Program which will offer Saudi male and female college and university graduates as well as current Marriott employees and nationals passionate about entering the hospitality industry full immersion into all aspects of the hospitality business. Up to 50 Saudi nationals are expected to enroll on the tailored culturally-sensitive program with recruitment activity set to start in February 2017. The recruitment process will be supported by INJAZ Al-Arab a non-profit youth-focused organisation which will raise awareness of hospitality as a career opportunity to students in high schools colleges and universities in Saudi Arabia. Having enrolled on Tahseen participants will initially receive soft skills and workplace culture training from Education for Employment (EFE) whose mission is to create job opportunities for unemployed youth in the Middle East. This will be followed by a six-month component exposing participants to various different disciplines within the hospitality industry such as HR finance sales and marketing and engineering. Participants will then specialise in the discipline of their choice for the next six to 12 months benefitting from world-class tuition from Cornell University locally delivered by Cornell instructors as part of its executive leadership workshop program as well as e-Cornell certificate programs. Participants will also have access to Marriott International s world-renowned core management development programs. Having qualified individuals will be offered a managerial role at a Marriott property in Saudi Arabia. Alex Kyriakidis President and Managing Director Middle East and Africa Marriott International said: Tahseen gives Marriott International the opportunity to create a paradigm shift in the perception of hospitality among Saudi nationals. It responds to strong demand in the market for Saudi talent by showcasing careers in hospitality to the next generation of hoteliers benefiting both Arab youth as well as the industry. According to Thomas Kline Executive Director of Executive Education Cornell University School of Hotel Administration hotel management today requires complex technical skills. Today hoteliers must be masterful business people. Cornell will provide Tahseen participants with the opportunity to learn industry-specific business knowledge and skills contributing via our award-winning online courses as well as classroom learning sessions. Our instructors are experts in the business of hotels and in the science of human learning. David Leman Chief Human Resources Officer MEA Marriott International says Tahseen is closely aligned with the Kingdom s strategic economic objectives. Hospitality is a key economic pillar of the 2030 economic vision and we see a great potential to assist with addressing unemployment addressing opportunities across the economy and to grow our business in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is considered one of Marriott International s top-tier destinations in the Middle East and Africa. The company currently operates 20 properties in the country with almost 6 000 rooms and by 2022 will bring onstream a further 34 properties with an additional 9 000 rooms. However the region s hospitality industry has long struggled to attract national talent with many traditionally preferring jobs in the public sector oil or banking industries. Kyriakidis says Tahseen will showcase the opportunities in hospitality for nationals while meeting the company s long-term demand for indigenous management skills. Marriott International s interests now and in the future are best served with Saudi nationals leading in our business in Saudi Arabia he states. As well as ambitious expansion plans in Saudi Arabia the company is expected to have a total of 130 000 to 140 000 rooms either operating or in the pipeline in the Middle East and Africa within five years which will require some 60 000 new staff to manage and operate. In addition to Saudi Arabia Tahseen is being rolled out in other GCC states. Explaining the timing behind the launch of Tahseen Kyriakidis added: The program comes as the oil price has taken its toll and this has perhaps released sufficient demand from Saudi youth to consider entering this industry. And we felt if that s the case then we need something very special. I would like to think that in 10 years from now I will be able to walk around any of our hotels in Saudi Arabia and all leadership roles across the property will be filled by Saudi nationals.
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Marriott International the world s largest hotel company and leading Saudi five-star hospitality company Dur Hospitality have launched a program designed to fast-track Saudi nationals into the hospitality industry. Tahseen is a 12- to 18-month Leadership Development Program which will offer Saudi male and female college and university graduates as well as current Marriott employees and nationals passionate about entering the hospitality industry full immersion into all aspects of the hospitality business. Up to 50 Saudi nationals are expected to enroll on the tailored culturally-sensitive program with recruitment activity set to start in February 2017. The recruitment process will be supported by INJAZ Al-Arab a non-profit youth-focused organisation which will raise awareness of hospitality as a career opportunity to students in high schools colleges and universities in Saudi Arabia. Having enrolled on Tahseen participants will initially receive soft skills and workplace culture training from Education for Employment (EFE) whose mission is to create job opportunities for unemployed youth in the Middle East. This will be followed by a six-month component exposing participants to various different disciplines within the hospitality industry such as HR finance sales and marketing and engineering. Participants will then specialise in the discipline of their choice for the next six to 12 months benefitting from world-class tuition from Cornell University locally delivered by Cornell instructors as part of its executive leadership workshop program as well as e-Cornell certificate programs. Participants will also have access to Marriott International s world-renowned core management development programs. Having qualified individuals will be offered a managerial role at a Marriott property in Saudi Arabia. Alex Kyriakidis President and Managing Director Middle East and Africa Marriott International said: Tahseen gives Marriott International the opportunity to create a paradigm shift in the perception of hospitality among Saudi nationals. It responds to strong demand in the market for Saudi talent by showcasing careers in hospitality to the next generation of hoteliers benefiting both Arab youth as well as the industry. According to Thomas Kline Executive Director of Executive Education Cornell University School of Hotel Administration hotel management today requires complex technical skills. Today hoteliers must be masterful business people. Cornell will provide Tahseen participants with the opportunity to learn industry-specific business knowledge and skills contributing via our award-winning online courses as well as classroom learning sessions. Our instructors are experts in the business of hotels and in the science of human learning. David Leman Chief Human Resources Officer MEA Marriott International says Tahseen is closely aligned with the Kingdom s strategic economic objectives. Hospitality is a key economic pillar of the 2030 economic vision and we see a great potential to assist with addressing unemployment addressing opportunities across the economy and to grow our business in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is considered one of Marriott International s top-tier destinations in the Middle East and Africa. The company currently operates 20 properties in the country with almost 6 000 rooms and by 2022 will bring onstream a further 34 properties with an additional 9 000 rooms. However the region s hospitality industry has long struggled to attract national talent with many traditionally preferring jobs in the public sector oil or banking industries. Kyriakidis says Tahseen will showcase the opportunities in hospitality for nationals while meeting the company s long-term demand for indigenous management skills. Marriott International s interests now and in the future are best served with Saudi nationals leading in our business in Saudi Arabia he states. As well as ambitious expansion plans in Saudi Arabia the company is expected to have a total of 130 000 to 140 000 rooms either operating or in the pipeline in the Middle East and Africa within five years which will require some 60 000 new staff to manage and operate. In addition to Saudi Arabia Tahseen is being rolled out in other GCC states. Explaining the timing behind the launch of Tahseen Kyriakidis added: The program comes as the oil price has taken its toll and this has perhaps released sufficient demand from Saudi youth to consider entering this industry. And we felt if that s the case then we need something very special. I would like to think that in 10 years from now I will be able to walk around any of our hotels in Saudi Arabia and all leadership roles across the property will be filled by Saudi nationals.
Marriott International the world s largest hotel company and leading Saudi five-star hospitality company Dur Hospitality have launched a program designed to fast-track Saudi nationals into the hospitality industry. Tahseen is a 12- to 18-month Leadership Development Program which will offer Saudi male and female college and university graduates as well as current Marriott employees and nationals passionate about entering the hospitality industry full immersion into all aspects of the hospitality business. Up to 50 Saudi nationals are expected to enroll on the tailored culturally-sensitive program with recruitment activity set to start in February 2017. The recruitment process will be supported by INJAZ Al-Arab a non-profit youth-focused organisation which will raise awareness of hospitality as a career opportunity to students in high schools colleges and universities in Saudi Arabia. Having enrolled on Tahseen participants will initially receive soft skills and workplace culture training from Education for Employment (EFE) whose mission is to create job opportunities for unemployed youth in the Middle East. This will be followed by a six-month component exposing participants to various different disciplines within the hospitality industry such as HR finance sales and marketing and engineering. Participants will then specialise in the discipline of their choice for the next six to 12 months benefitting from world-class tuition from Cornell University locally delivered by Cornell instructors as part of its executive leadership workshop program as well as e-Cornell certificate programs. Participants will also have access to Marriott International s world-renowned core management development programs. Having qualified individuals will be offered a managerial role at a Marriott property in Saudi Arabia. Alex Kyriakidis President and Managing Director Middle East and Africa Marriott International said: Tahseen gives Marriott International the opportunity to create a paradigm shift in the perception of hospitality among Saudi nationals. It responds to strong demand in the market for Saudi talent by showcasing careers in hospitality to the next generation of hoteliers benefiting both Arab youth as well as the industry. According to Thomas Kline Executive Director of Executive Education Cornell University School of Hotel Administration hotel management today requires complex technical skills. Today hoteliers must be masterful business people. Cornell will provide Tahseen participants with the opportunity to learn industry-specific business knowledge and skills contributing via our award-winning online courses as well as classroom learning sessions. Our instructors are experts in the business of hotels and in the science of human learning. David Leman Chief Human Resources Officer MEA Marriott International says Tahseen is closely aligned with the Kingdom s strategic economic objectives. Hospitality is a key economic pillar of the 2030 economic vision and we see a great potential to assist with addressing unemployment addressing opportunities across the economy and to grow our business in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is considered one of Marriott International s top-tier destinations in the Middle East and Africa. The company currently operates 20 properties in the country with almost 6 000 rooms and by 2022 will bring onstream a further 34 properties with an additional 9 000 rooms. However the region s hospitality industry has long struggled to attract national talent with many traditionally preferring jobs in the public sector oil or banking industries. Kyriakidis says Tahseen will showcase the opportunities in hospitality for nationals while meeting the company s long-term demand for indigenous management skills. Marriott International s interests now and in the future are best served with Saudi nationals leading in our business in Saudi Arabia he states. As well as ambitious expansion plans in Saudi Arabia the company is expected to have a total of 130 000 to 140 000 rooms either operating or in the pipeline in the Middle East and Africa within five years which will require some 60 000 new staff to manage and operate. In addition to Saudi Arabia Tahseen is being rolled out in other GCC states. Explaining the timing behind the launch of Tahseen Kyriakidis added: The program comes as the oil price has taken its toll and this has perhaps released sufficient demand from Saudi youth to consider entering this industry. And we felt if that s the case then we need something very special. I would like to think that in 10 years from now I will be able to walk around any of our hotels in Saudi Arabia and all leadership roles across the property will be filled by Saudi nationals.
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Marriott International the world s largest hotel company and leading Saudi five-star hospitality company Dur Hospitality have launched a program designed to fast-track Saudi nationals into the hospitality industry. Tahseen is a 12- to 18-month Leadership Development Program which will offer Saudi male and female college and university graduates as well as current Marriott employees and nationals passionate about entering the hospitality industry full immersion into all aspects of the hospitality business. Up to 50 Saudi nationals are expected to enroll on the tailored culturally-sensitive program with recruitment activity set to start in February 2017. The recruitment process will be supported by INJAZ Al-Arab a non-profit youth-focused organisation which will raise awareness of hospitality as a career opportunity to students in high schools colleges and universities in Saudi Arabia. Having enrolled on Tahseen participants will initially receive soft skills and workplace culture training from Education for Employment (EFE) whose mission is to create job opportunities for unemployed youth in the Middle East. This will be followed by a six-month component exposing participants to various different disciplines within the hospitality industry such as HR finance sales and marketing and engineering. Participants will then specialise in the discipline of their choice for the next six to 12 months benefitting from world-class tuition from Cornell University locally delivered by Cornell instructors as part of its executive leadership workshop program as well as e-Cornell certificate programs. Participants will also have access to Marriott International s world-renowned core management development programs. Having qualified individuals will be offered a managerial role at a Marriott property in Saudi Arabia. Alex Kyriakidis President and Managing Director Middle East and Africa Marriott International said: Tahseen gives Marriott International the opportunity to create a paradigm shift in the perception of hospitality among Saudi nationals. It responds to strong demand in the market for Saudi talent by showcasing careers in hospitality to the next generation of hoteliers benefiting both Arab youth as well as the industry. According to Thomas Kline Executive Director of Executive Education Cornell University School of Hotel Administration hotel management today requires complex technical skills. Today hoteliers must be masterful business people. Cornell will provide Tahseen participants with the opportunity to learn industry-specific business knowledge and skills contributing via our award-winning online courses as well as classroom learning sessions. Our instructors are experts in the business of hotels and in the science of human learning. David Leman Chief Human Resources Officer MEA Marriott International says Tahseen is closely aligned with the Kingdom s strategic economic objectives. Hospitality is a key economic pillar of the 2030 economic vision and we see a great potential to assist with addressing unemployment addressing opportunities across the economy and to grow our business in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is considered one of Marriott International s top-tier destinations in the Middle East and Africa. The company currently operates 20 properties in the country with almost 6 000 rooms and by 2022 will bring onstream a further 34 properties with an additional 9 000 rooms. However the region s hospitality industry has long struggled to attract national talent with many traditionally preferring jobs in the public sector oil or banking industries. Kyriakidis says Tahseen will showcase the opportunities in hospitality for nationals while meeting the company s long-term demand for indigenous management skills. Marriott International s interests now and in the future are best served with Saudi nationals leading in our business in Saudi Arabia he states. As well as ambitious expansion plans in Saudi Arabia the company is expected to have a total of 130 000 to 140 000 rooms either operating or in the pipeline in the Middle East and Africa within five years which will require some 60 000 new staff to manage and operate. In addition to Saudi Arabia Tahseen is being rolled out in other GCC states. Explaining the timing behind the launch of Tahseen Kyriakidis added: The program comes as the oil price has taken its toll and this has perhaps released sufficient demand from Saudi youth to consider entering this industry. And we felt if that s the case then we need something very special. I would like to think that in 10 years from now I will be able to walk around any of our hotels in Saudi Arabia and all leadership roles across the property will be filled by Saudi nationals.
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Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC) a newly-launched Saudi PIF company that will be responsible for the development and operations of the upcoming gala event has appointed Talal H. AlMarri as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this new role AlMarri will spearhead the company s delivery of Expo 2030 Riyadh - one of the most anticipated global events of the decade. Expo 2030 Riyadh will serve as a platform for global collaboration bringing together nations to address humanity s most pressing challenges through innovation and technology. Additionally the event will act as a catalyst for economic growth creating new opportunities for Saudi Arabia and the wider global community. Across his career AlMarri has a proven track record in stakeholder engagement and operational excellence. ...
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Expo 2030 Riyadh Company (ERC) a newly-launched Saudi PIF company that will be responsible for the development and operations of the upcoming gala event has appointed Talal H. AlMarri as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this new role AlMarri will spearhead the company s delivery of Expo 2030 Riyadh - one of the most anticipated global events of the decade. Expo 2030 Riyadh will serve as a platform for global collaboration bringing together nations to address humanity s most pressing challenges through innovation and technology. Additionally the event will act as a catalyst for economic growth creating new opportunities for Saudi Arabia and the wider global community. Across his career AlMarri has a proven track record in stakeholder engagement and operational excellence. ...
Riyadh Air the Kingdom s new national carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce to purchase 100 Trent XWB-97 engines to power up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement was formalised during the 55th annual Paris Air Show at Le Bourget reported SPA. The Trent XWB-97 engine specifically engineered for the Airbus A350-1000 is recognised as the most efficient large jet engine in service capable of delivering up to 97 000 pounds of thrust. The deal marks a major milestone in Riyadh Air s growth strategy and reflects the carrier s ambitions to establish a global network spanning more than 100 destinations by 2030. Riyadh Air plans to operate a total fleet of 182 aircraft across three different types. Scheduled to commence operations later this year Riyadh Air aims to redefine air travel by offering a seamless and elevated pas...
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Riyadh Air the Kingdom s new national carrier has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rolls-Royce to purchase 100 Trent XWB-97 engines to power up to 50 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement was formalised during the 55th annual Paris Air Show at Le Bourget reported SPA. The Trent XWB-97 engine specifically engineered for the Airbus A350-1000 is recognised as the most efficient large jet engine in service capable of delivering up to 97 000 pounds of thrust. The deal marks a major milestone in Riyadh Air s growth strategy and reflects the carrier s ambitions to establish a global network spanning more than 100 destinations by 2030. Riyadh Air plans to operate a total fleet of 182 aircraft across three different types. Scheduled to commence operations later this year Riyadh Air aims to redefine air travel by offering a seamless and elevated pas...
Sabre Corporation a leading global travel technology company has signed a global distribution agreement with Riyadh Air the newly established Saudi Arabian national carrier. This strategic partnership positions Sabre as the first global distribution partner to collaborate with Riyadh Air building on an already strong IT partnership and further solidifying Sabre s role as a key enabler of the airline s retailing and distribution strategy. The collaboration will enable Riyadh Air to utilise Sabre s advanced technology solutions including its multi-source approach to content distribution which integrates both New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) and traditional content to advance its retailing and distribution strategy. This partnership also enables Riyadh Air to deliver dynamic personalised travel offers reaching a global network of travel agents corporate buyers and customers. By tapping into Sabre s extensive global marketplace Riyadh Air gain...
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Sabre Corporation a leading global travel technology company has signed a global distribution agreement with Riyadh Air the newly established Saudi Arabian national carrier. This strategic partnership positions Sabre as the first global distribution partner to collaborate with Riyadh Air building on an already strong IT partnership and further solidifying Sabre s role as a key enabler of the airline s retailing and distribution strategy. The collaboration will enable Riyadh Air to utilise Sabre s advanced technology solutions including its multi-source approach to content distribution which integrates both New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) and traditional content to advance its retailing and distribution strategy. This partnership also enables Riyadh Air to deliver dynamic personalised travel offers reaching a global network of travel agents corporate buyers and customers. By tapping into Sabre s extensive global marketplace Riyadh Air gain...
Riyadh Air the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia has placed a firm order for 25 A350-1000 aircraft. With this deal Riyadh Air will become the first airline in Saudi Arabia to operate the A350-1000. It also supports Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 ambition to reach 300 million air passengers annually by the end of the decade positioning the country as a global aviation and tourism hub. The agreement which can potentially increase to 50 A350-1000 was signed at the Paris Air Show with the ceremony attended by Yasir Al-Rumayyan The Governor of Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) Christian Scherer CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus and Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air. This order marks a significant step forward in building a world-class airline that reflects the ambitions of Vision 2030. ...
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Riyadh Air the new premium international airline based in Saudi Arabia has placed a firm order for 25 A350-1000 aircraft. With this deal Riyadh Air will become the first airline in Saudi Arabia to operate the A350-1000. It also supports Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 ambition to reach 300 million air passengers annually by the end of the decade positioning the country as a global aviation and tourism hub. The agreement which can potentially increase to 50 A350-1000 was signed at the Paris Air Show with the ceremony attended by Yasir Al-Rumayyan The Governor of Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) Christian Scherer CEO Commercial Aircraft at Airbus and Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air. This order marks a significant step forward in building a world-class airline that reflects the ambitions of Vision 2030. ...
Swisslog a global leader in automated logistics solutions has announced that it has sealed a key partnership deal with leading retail operator Chalhoub Group for the development of its new state-of-the-art logistics hub for fashion and beauty products in Riyadh. Located in the SILZ Free Trade Zone near the international airport the facility will strengthen Saudi Arabia s logistics infrastructure support the country s growing role in global trade and cater to the rising demand for e-commerce and luxury goods across the region. AutoStore solution with SynQ software for fashion and beauty Swisslog was selected for its ability to deliver advanced automation solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the logistics sector. The hub will incorporate Swisslog s AutoStore system featuring 67 000 bins 42 robots and fully integrated inbound and outbound p...
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Swisslog a global leader in automated logistics solutions has announced that it has sealed a key partnership deal with leading retail operator Chalhoub Group for the development of its new state-of-the-art logistics hub for fashion and beauty products in Riyadh. Located in the SILZ Free Trade Zone near the international airport the facility will strengthen Saudi Arabia s logistics infrastructure support the country s growing role in global trade and cater to the rising demand for e-commerce and luxury goods across the region. AutoStore solution with SynQ software for fashion and beauty Swisslog was selected for its ability to deliver advanced automation solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the logistics sector. The hub will incorporate Swisslog s AutoStore system featuring 67 000 bins 42 robots and fully integrated inbound and outbound p...
Wipro Limited a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company has announced the relocation of its Middle East regional headquarters from Al Khobar to Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The new office in Riyadh was inaugurated at a special ceremony attended by the Wipro executive team employees and customers. This is the latest addition to Wipro s growing presence in the region which includes offices in Riyadh Al Khobar Jeddah and Jubail said the company in a statement. Speaking on the occasion Mohammed AlRobayan Deputy Minister for Technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) said: The inauguration of Wipro s new regional headquarters in Riyadh marks a significant milestone that contributes to accelerating the growth of the kingdom s digital economy. T...
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Wipro Limited a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company has announced the relocation of its Middle East regional headquarters from Al Khobar to Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The new office in Riyadh was inaugurated at a special ceremony attended by the Wipro executive team employees and customers. This is the latest addition to Wipro s growing presence in the region which includes offices in Riyadh Al Khobar Jeddah and Jubail said the company in a statement. Speaking on the occasion Mohammed AlRobayan Deputy Minister for Technology at the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) said: The inauguration of Wipro s new regional headquarters in Riyadh marks a significant milestone that contributes to accelerating the growth of the kingdom s digital economy. T...
Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Daaliah Meyer as the Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications for Nofa Riyadh A Radisson Collection Resort and Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. It has also welcomed Ibrahim Tabet as the new Executive Chef of Nofa Riyadh a Radisson Collection Resort. Meyer began her career in Cape Town launching her own marketing agency that handled everything from photoshoot styling to full-scale digital campaigns for local fashion and food brands. Her entrepreneurial grit and ability to scale creative solutions quickly led her into the corporate space joining regional tech brand The Entertainer where she rose through the ranks from Social Media Manager to KSA Market Lead in under two years. There she led market expansions launched high-performing campaigns and built the company s first fully Saudi creative team. /d...
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Radisson Hotel Group has appointed Daaliah Meyer as the Cluster Director of Marketing & Communications for Nofa Riyadh A Radisson Collection Resort and Radisson Blu Hotel & Residence Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter. It has also welcomed Ibrahim Tabet as the new Executive Chef of Nofa Riyadh a Radisson Collection Resort. Meyer began her career in Cape Town launching her own marketing agency that handled everything from photoshoot styling to full-scale digital campaigns for local fashion and food brands. Her entrepreneurial grit and ability to scale creative solutions quickly led her into the corporate space joining regional tech brand The Entertainer where she rose through the ranks from Social Media Manager to KSA Market Lead in under two years. There she led market expansions launched high-performing campaigns and built the company s first fully Saudi creative team. /d...
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister the Global Water Organization (GWO) officially launched operations from its headquarters in Riyadh today (May 28) with founding member states signing the organization s charter. The ceremony attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah marked a pivotal moment in addressing global water challenges through a comprehensive approach to resource management and international cooperation reported SPA . The GWO represents a turning point in international co-operation on water issues through research and development programs expertise exchange and innovative solutions that enhance the sustainability of water resources worldwide. It aims to strengthen the efforts of countries and organizations to address water ch...
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Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister the Global Water Organization (GWO) officially launched operations from its headquarters in Riyadh today (May 28) with founding member states signing the organization s charter. The ceremony attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah marked a pivotal moment in addressing global water challenges through a comprehensive approach to resource management and international cooperation reported SPA . The GWO represents a turning point in international co-operation on water issues through research and development programs expertise exchange and innovative solutions that enhance the sustainability of water resources worldwide. It aims to strengthen the efforts of countries and organizations to address water ch...
Following the official inauguration of Phase 1 infrastructure of the Riyadh Integrated Project Egis a global leader in architecture construction engineering consulting and operations and maintenance services has announced that it will serve as a Package Administration and Supervision Consultant (PASC) for the Phase 1 infrastructure works at Riyadh Integrated operated by the Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ ) Company. This marks a major step forward for the kingdom s ambitions to become a global logistics leader. The project is strategically positioned near King Khalid International Airport anchoring its role as a future hub for trade transport and advanced logistics. Egis will contribute to the oversight of critical infrastructure works that form the backbone of Riyadh Integrated in collaboration with other supervision partners. T...
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Following the official inauguration of Phase 1 infrastructure of the Riyadh Integrated Project Egis a global leader in architecture construction engineering consulting and operations and maintenance services has announced that it will serve as a Package Administration and Supervision Consultant (PASC) for the Phase 1 infrastructure works at Riyadh Integrated operated by the Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ ) Company. This marks a major step forward for the kingdom s ambitions to become a global logistics leader. The project is strategically positioned near King Khalid International Airport anchoring its role as a future hub for trade transport and advanced logistics. Egis will contribute to the oversight of critical infrastructure works that form the backbone of Riyadh Integrated in collaboration with other supervision partners. T...
Globant a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions inaugurated its Middle East Regional HQ in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Landed in the region less than three years ago this marks a significant milestone in Globant s geographical expansion and its ambition to be at the heart of digital reinvention in the Middle East through cutting-edge AI solutions and digital customer experiences powered by the cultural insight and expertise of local talent. Martín Migoya Co-founder and CEO of Globant said: Reinvention is Globant s core identity. Through the opening of our new Middle East headquarters in Riyadh we have the honor of applying our talent to be a part of Saudi Arabia s reinvention story as well. Since our first executive visit less than three years ago we ve seen first-hand the promise of the Kingdom s vibrant and you...
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Globant a digitally native company focused on reinventing businesses through innovative technology solutions inaugurated its Middle East Regional HQ in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Landed in the region less than three years ago this marks a significant milestone in Globant s geographical expansion and its ambition to be at the heart of digital reinvention in the Middle East through cutting-edge AI solutions and digital customer experiences powered by the cultural insight and expertise of local talent. Martín Migoya Co-founder and CEO of Globant said: Reinvention is Globant s core identity. Through the opening of our new Middle East headquarters in Riyadh we have the honor of applying our talent to be a part of Saudi Arabia s reinvention story as well. Since our first executive visit less than three years ago we ve seen first-hand the promise of the Kingdom s vibrant and you...
King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully executed a groundbreaking procedure in the Middle East implanting an advanced smart device within the brain to help manage chronic neurological disorders. This device monitors abnormal electrical activity and sends targeted electrical impulses to the affected regions aiming to alleviate symptoms decrease dependence on medication and enhance patients quality of life independence and health stability. This state-of-the-art innovation enables patients to better control neurological symptoms and potentially lower medication doses by as much as 50% reducing side effects and improving daily activities- especially for those with Parkinson s disease epilepsy and movement disorders said the centre. The device s built-in artificial intelligence rapidly analyses brain sig...
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully executed a groundbreaking procedure in the Middle East implanting an advanced smart device within the brain to help manage chronic neurological disorders. This device monitors abnormal electrical activity and sends targeted electrical impulses to the affected regions aiming to alleviate symptoms decrease dependence on medication and enhance patients quality of life independence and health stability. This state-of-the-art innovation enables patients to better control neurological symptoms and potentially lower medication doses by as much as 50% reducing side effects and improving daily activities- especially for those with Parkinson s disease epilepsy and movement disorders said the centre. The device s built-in artificial intelligence rapidly analyses brain sig...
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited a global specialty and branded multinational pharmaceutical company has announced the establishment of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Following a series of Middle East investments in key therapeutic areas aligned with both patient needs and market demands the new regional headquarters will support Aspen s regional growth strategy which includes a focus on three key pillars namely talent development localization and partnerships. Daniel Vella Friggieri Regional CEO Europe & Middle East Aspen Pharmacare said: We are delighted to be strengthening our local presence in this crucial market. The large-scale changes that have occurred in Saudi Arabia s healthcare landscape offer us a tremendous opportunity. Aspen s new regional headquarters...
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Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited a global specialty and branded multinational pharmaceutical company has announced the establishment of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Following a series of Middle East investments in key therapeutic areas aligned with both patient needs and market demands the new regional headquarters will support Aspen s regional growth strategy which includes a focus on three key pillars namely talent development localization and partnerships. Daniel Vella Friggieri Regional CEO Europe & Middle East Aspen Pharmacare said: We are delighted to be strengthening our local presence in this crucial market. The large-scale changes that have occurred in Saudi Arabia s healthcare landscape offer us a tremendous opportunity. Aspen s new regional headquarters...
Riyadh Air the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s innovative new airline set to take flight later in 2025 has unveiled its cabin interiors which blend luxury and comfort with a nod to Saudi heritage in its use of colour and materials. Tony Douglas Riyadh Air CEO said: Riyadh Air has always promised to deliver a world- class experience for our guests and the unveiling of our cabin interiors make this ambition a reality. The design layout and features of our new cabins are carefully crafted to ensure flights are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. From the ergonomic and luxurious fabrics in the seats to the high-end technology used in the entertainment systems every facet of the cabins has been chosen to deliver relaxing luxury. Riyadh Air s Boeing 787-9 fleet configuration will accommodate 290 guests in a four-class configuration from Business Elite Business Premium Economy to Economy. The cabins feature some of the largest touchscreen...
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Riyadh Air the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s innovative new airline set to take flight later in 2025 has unveiled its cabin interiors which blend luxury and comfort with a nod to Saudi heritage in its use of colour and materials. Tony Douglas Riyadh Air CEO said: Riyadh Air has always promised to deliver a world- class experience for our guests and the unveiling of our cabin interiors make this ambition a reality. The design layout and features of our new cabins are carefully crafted to ensure flights are as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. From the ergonomic and luxurious fabrics in the seats to the high-end technology used in the entertainment systems every facet of the cabins has been chosen to deliver relaxing luxury. Riyadh Air s Boeing 787-9 fleet configuration will accommodate 290 guests in a four-class configuration from Business Elite Business Premium Economy to Economy. The cabins feature some of the largest touchscreen...
The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is participating in the inaugural edition of Downtown Design Riyadh the Kingdom s first fair dedicated to contemporary high-quality design with a presentation that highlights how its creative programs foster exploration community engagement and cross-disciplinary dialogue. At the event which runs until until May 23 at JAX District Ithra was a key voice in a dynamic panel discussion themed Fostering community in a fast-forward market. The session explored the importance of building a vibrant design community and emphasizing the role of creative education mentorship institutional support and cross-sector collaboration in empowering emerging designers as they shape the Kingdom s design landscape. Ithra s Creativity & Innovation Unit Head Sultan Albadran joined the pane...
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The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) is participating in the inaugural edition of Downtown Design Riyadh the Kingdom s first fair dedicated to contemporary high-quality design with a presentation that highlights how its creative programs foster exploration community engagement and cross-disciplinary dialogue. At the event which runs until until May 23 at JAX District Ithra was a key voice in a dynamic panel discussion themed Fostering community in a fast-forward market. The session explored the importance of building a vibrant design community and emphasizing the role of creative education mentorship institutional support and cross-sector collaboration in empowering emerging designers as they shape the Kingdom s design landscape. Ithra s Creativity & Innovation Unit Head Sultan Albadran joined the pane...
Downtown Design Riyadh opened its doors today (May 20) marking the kingdom s first fair dedicated to contemporary high-quality design. Set in the heart of JAX District Riyadh s cultural quarter until May 23 the fair is held in partnership with the Architecture and Design Commission of Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Culture. Committed to showcasing contemporary and quality design the programme spans global brands emerging talent from the region and a programme activations and experiences staged throughout the district s indoor and outdoor spaces. Dr Sumayah Al Solaiman the CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission said: Downtown Design Riyadh represents an important step in our efforts to build a design culture that stems from Saudi identity and engages openly with the world. Through its divers...
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Downtown Design Riyadh opened its doors today (May 20) marking the kingdom s first fair dedicated to contemporary high-quality design. Set in the heart of JAX District Riyadh s cultural quarter until May 23 the fair is held in partnership with the Architecture and Design Commission of Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Culture. Committed to showcasing contemporary and quality design the programme spans global brands emerging talent from the region and a programme activations and experiences staged throughout the district s indoor and outdoor spaces. Dr Sumayah Al Solaiman the CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission said: Downtown Design Riyadh represents an important step in our efforts to build a design culture that stems from Saudi identity and engages openly with the world. Through its divers...
Lubna Olayan one of Saudi Arabia s most prominent business leaders who has appeared 12 times on Fortune s Most Powerful Women in Business list will open the Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit in Riyadh today (May 20). Olayan will set the tone for the two-day gathering which marks Fortune s first international Most Powerful Women summit in the Middle East a milestone moment that reflects the Kingdom s focus on advancing women s leadership in business. The summit will also feature an unprecedented presence of senior Saudi female officials representing leadership across multiple sectors of government including: Princess Haifa Mohammed Al Saud Vice Minister of Tourism Dr Hala Al-Tuwaijri President Saudi Human Rights Commission Dr Einas bint Suleiman Al-Eisa Deputy Ministe...
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Lubna Olayan one of Saudi Arabia s most prominent business leaders who has appeared 12 times on Fortune s Most Powerful Women in Business list will open the Fortune Most Powerful Women International Summit in Riyadh today (May 20). Olayan will set the tone for the two-day gathering which marks Fortune s first international Most Powerful Women summit in the Middle East a milestone moment that reflects the Kingdom s focus on advancing women s leadership in business. The summit will also feature an unprecedented presence of senior Saudi female officials representing leadership across multiple sectors of government including: Princess Haifa Mohammed Al Saud Vice Minister of Tourism Dr Hala Al-Tuwaijri President Saudi Human Rights Commission Dr Einas bint Suleiman Al-Eisa Deputy Ministe...
Jewels of the World has opened its doors at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh bringing together renowned brands master artisans and exceptional pieces from around the globe. With almost twice the floor space of the Al Khobar edition held earlier this month the event promises an exceptional showcase of jewellery and timepieces in the Saudi Arabian capital and will remain open to the public until May 19. As the demand for luxury in the kingdom surges and with a growing base of discerning clientele who truly appreciate beauty and craftsmanship Jewels of the World presents a unique opportunity to purchase creations otherwise not available in the kingdom said organisers. A richly diverse collection of jewellery and timepieces is on display from every day fine jewellery to exceptional bridal sets and exquisite high jewellery highlighting both contempora...
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Jewels of the World has opened its doors at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh bringing together renowned brands master artisans and exceptional pieces from around the globe. With almost twice the floor space of the Al Khobar edition held earlier this month the event promises an exceptional showcase of jewellery and timepieces in the Saudi Arabian capital and will remain open to the public until May 19. As the demand for luxury in the kingdom surges and with a growing base of discerning clientele who truly appreciate beauty and craftsmanship Jewels of the World presents a unique opportunity to purchase creations otherwise not available in the kingdom said organisers. A richly diverse collection of jewellery and timepieces is on display from every day fine jewellery to exceptional bridal sets and exquisite high jewellery highlighting both contempora...
Downtown Design Riyadh s inaugural edition will take place from May 20 to 23 in the creative hub of JAX District to showcasing contemporary and high-quality design. Held in partnership with the Architecture and Design Commission of Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Culture the fair marks a defining moment for the kingdom s evolving creative landscape. The programme spans global brands emerging talent from the region and a spectrum of immersive cultural experiences that will unfold across the district s indoor and outdoor spaces. Downtown Design Riyadh Highlights Downtown Design Riyadh s exhibitor line-up includes Huda Lighting Saint Louis Natuzzi Scarlet Splendour Visionnaire and more. Dedicated section for limited-edition design will...
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Downtown Design Riyadh s inaugural edition will take place from May 20 to 23 in the creative hub of JAX District to showcasing contemporary and high-quality design. Held in partnership with the Architecture and Design Commission of Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Culture the fair marks a defining moment for the kingdom s evolving creative landscape. The programme spans global brands emerging talent from the region and a spectrum of immersive cultural experiences that will unfold across the district s indoor and outdoor spaces. Downtown Design Riyadh Highlights Downtown Design Riyadh s exhibitor line-up includes Huda Lighting Saint Louis Natuzzi Scarlet Splendour Visionnaire and more. Dedicated section for limited-edition design will...
King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) a company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed an executive partnership agreement with Bechtel to develop three new passenger terminals at King Salman International Airport (KSIA) in Riyadh. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Saudi US Investment Forum said a Saudi Press Agency report. Under the agreement Bechtel will manage the development of three terminals: a new terminal dedicated to commercial airlines a new Terminal 6 and a third terminal for private aviation which will include aircraft maintenance facilities. The airport expected to be the world s largest when it opens in the coming decade is a pillar of Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 that will serve as an economic engine for Riyadh and the surrounding region. When co...
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King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) a company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed an executive partnership agreement with Bechtel to develop three new passenger terminals at King Salman International Airport (KSIA) in Riyadh. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Saudi US Investment Forum said a Saudi Press Agency report. Under the agreement Bechtel will manage the development of three terminals: a new terminal dedicated to commercial airlines a new Terminal 6 and a third terminal for private aviation which will include aircraft maintenance facilities. The airport expected to be the world s largest when it opens in the coming decade is a pillar of Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 that will serve as an economic engine for Riyadh and the surrounding region. When co...
King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) a company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed an executive partnership agreement with Bechtel to develop three new passenger terminals at King Salman International Airport (KSIA) in Riyadh. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Saudi US Investment Forum said a Saudi Press Agency report. Under the agreement Bechtel will manage the development of three terminals: a new terminal dedicated to commercial airlines a new Terminal 6 and a third terminal for private aviation which will include aircraft maintenance facilities. The airport expected to be the world s largest when it opens in the coming decade is a pillar of Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 that will serve as an economic engine for Riyadh and the surrounding region. When co...
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King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) a company owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed an executive partnership agreement with Bechtel to develop three new passenger terminals at King Salman International Airport (KSIA) in Riyadh. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Saudi US Investment Forum said a Saudi Press Agency report. Under the agreement Bechtel will manage the development of three terminals: a new terminal dedicated to commercial airlines a new Terminal 6 and a third terminal for private aviation which will include aircraft maintenance facilities. The airport expected to be the world s largest when it opens in the coming decade is a pillar of Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 that will serve as an economic engine for Riyadh and the surrounding region. When co...
Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia s new digitally native airline is partnering with TPConnects Technologies to integrate its NDC content and servicing capabilities on the Iris aggregator platform. The partnership enhances Riyadh Air s distribution capabilities and expands TPConnects airline partnerships. Iris a leading aggregator allows travel agencies to access Riyadh Air s content alongside traditional EDIFACT LCC and other NDC content through a single interface. The integration offers travel sellers access to all fare families and ancillaries dynamic offer creation with real-time pricing and seamless booking and servicing capabilities. Riyadh Air is committed to redefining air travel and our approach to offer and order management is a key part of that vision said Vincent Coste Chief Commercial Officer Riyadh Air . &...
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Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia s new digitally native airline is partnering with TPConnects Technologies to integrate its NDC content and servicing capabilities on the Iris aggregator platform. The partnership enhances Riyadh Air s distribution capabilities and expands TPConnects airline partnerships. Iris a leading aggregator allows travel agencies to access Riyadh Air s content alongside traditional EDIFACT LCC and other NDC content through a single interface. The integration offers travel sellers access to all fare families and ancillaries dynamic offer creation with real-time pricing and seamless booking and servicing capabilities. Riyadh Air is committed to redefining air travel and our approach to offer and order management is a key part of that vision said Vincent Coste Chief Commercial Officer Riyadh Air . &...
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Riyadh 2025 got underway yesterday (May 11) at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah spotlighting the latest trends opportunities and challenges shaping the region s dynamic hospitality and tourism landscape. The opening day set a strong tone with several high-profile signings reinforcing investor confidence and further accelerating Saudi Arabia s ambitious hospitality growth trajectory. With an expansive agenda participation from global and regional industry leaders and newly introduced features the three-day summit is poised to drive meaningful dialogue and partnerships across the sector. The FHS Saudi Arabia programme over the three days will address key challenges opportunities and trends in hospitality and tourism with leaders from government entities hospitality companies investment firms developers and the education ...
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The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Riyadh 2025 got underway yesterday (May 11) at the Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah spotlighting the latest trends opportunities and challenges shaping the region s dynamic hospitality and tourism landscape. The opening day set a strong tone with several high-profile signings reinforcing investor confidence and further accelerating Saudi Arabia s ambitious hospitality growth trajectory. With an expansive agenda participation from global and regional industry leaders and newly introduced features the three-day summit is poised to drive meaningful dialogue and partnerships across the sector. The FHS Saudi Arabia programme over the three days will address key challenges opportunities and trends in hospitality and tourism with leaders from government entities hospitality companies investment firms developers and the education ...
RX a global leader in events and exhibitions and the team behind industry flagships such as inter airport Europe and The Airport Show Dubai has announced the launch of inter aviation Arabia scheduled to take place in Riyadh in February 2026. The event aims to become one of the leading platforms for the aviation industry in the Middle East significantly contributing to advancing Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 and its transformation into a global aviation and logistics hub. According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) the Saudi Aviation Strategy is backed by 100 billion in investments and aims to enhance the kingdom s connectivity to over 250 destinations across 29 airports and accommodate 330 million passengers annually by 2030. Vasyl Zhygalo Managing Director Middle East and Emerging Markets RX said: inter aviation Arabia is launching duri...
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RX a global leader in events and exhibitions and the team behind industry flagships such as inter airport Europe and The Airport Show Dubai has announced the launch of inter aviation Arabia scheduled to take place in Riyadh in February 2026. The event aims to become one of the leading platforms for the aviation industry in the Middle East significantly contributing to advancing Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 and its transformation into a global aviation and logistics hub. According to the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) the Saudi Aviation Strategy is backed by 100 billion in investments and aims to enhance the kingdom s connectivity to over 250 destinations across 29 airports and accommodate 330 million passengers annually by 2030. Vasyl Zhygalo Managing Director Middle East and Emerging Markets RX said: inter aviation Arabia is launching duri...
Riyadh Air and Verteil Technologies have announced a strategic partnership that will see Verteil become the launch NDC (New Distribution Capability) aggregator marking a major milestone in Riyadh Air s offer and order-based digital distribution journey. Through this collaboration travel sellers across the globe will gain seamless access to Riyadh Air s NDC content via Verteil s industry-leading platform Verteil Direct Connect (VDC) reinforcing a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in airline retailing said a statement. Verteil s proven expertise in deploying scalable NDC solutions for leading airlines ensures that travel sellers can access a full suite of content and functionalities including real-time availability rich fare options ancillary services and instant ticketing across multiple points of sale it said. Vincent Coste Chie...
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Riyadh Air and Verteil Technologies have announced a strategic partnership that will see Verteil become the launch NDC (New Distribution Capability) aggregator marking a major milestone in Riyadh Air s offer and order-based digital distribution journey. Through this collaboration travel sellers across the globe will gain seamless access to Riyadh Air s NDC content via Verteil s industry-leading platform Verteil Direct Connect (VDC) reinforcing a shared commitment to innovation and excellence in airline retailing said a statement. Verteil s proven expertise in deploying scalable NDC solutions for leading airlines ensures that travel sellers can access a full suite of content and functionalities including real-time availability rich fare options ancillary services and instant ticketing across multiple points of sale it said. Vincent Coste Chie...
Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia s new national airline has signed 11 agreements with strategic partners to further innovate the air travel experience at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai UAE. The partnerships are across a range of sales and distribution providers in over 125 countries. The completion of the memoranda of understanding (MoU) will enable Riyadh Air to boost its brand visibility while promoting its diverse range of flight services and products. These agreements reinforce Riyadh Air s determination to be a truly global airline and push the boundaries of travel for our guests said Osamah Alnuaiser SVP Marketing and Corporate Communications at Riyadh Air. Everyone wants to be a part of the Riyadh Air story and we are carefully selecting companies and entities as partners that will join us on our journey towards our maid...
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Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia s new national airline has signed 11 agreements with strategic partners to further innovate the air travel experience at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai UAE. The partnerships are across a range of sales and distribution providers in over 125 countries. The completion of the memoranda of understanding (MoU) will enable Riyadh Air to boost its brand visibility while promoting its diverse range of flight services and products. These agreements reinforce Riyadh Air s determination to be a truly global airline and push the boundaries of travel for our guests said Osamah Alnuaiser SVP Marketing and Corporate Communications at Riyadh Air. Everyone wants to be a part of the Riyadh Air story and we are carefully selecting companies and entities as partners that will join us on our journey towards our maid...
Global hospitality major Hilton has entered into a deal with Saudi real estate developer Osus to introduce Hilton Garden Inn and Curio Collection by Hilton branded residences to the Osus Eye project in Riyadh. The Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Osus Eye will comprise 250 guest rooms and suites along with a multi-function room a board room and two meeting rooms. Its guests will get to enjoy a fitness centre an outdoor pool and a wide array of dining options including an all-day social space a rooftop venue and a juice bar. Curio Collection Residences by Hilton at Riyadh Osus Eye will feature 176 units including studio one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment is hand-picked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind experiences crafted for bespoke living in the world s most sought-out destinations it stated. The residents will have access to a wide variety of signature residential services including a valet desk a concierge multi-purpos...
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Global hospitality major Hilton has entered into a deal with Saudi real estate developer Osus to introduce Hilton Garden Inn and Curio Collection by Hilton branded residences to the Osus Eye project in Riyadh. The Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Osus Eye will comprise 250 guest rooms and suites along with a multi-function room a board room and two meeting rooms. Its guests will get to enjoy a fitness centre an outdoor pool and a wide array of dining options including an all-day social space a rooftop venue and a juice bar. Curio Collection Residences by Hilton at Riyadh Osus Eye will feature 176 units including studio one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment is hand-picked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind experiences crafted for bespoke living in the world s most sought-out destinations it stated. The residents will have access to a wide variety of signature residential services including a valet desk a concierge multi-purpos...
Automechanika Riyadh Saudi Arabia s leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry is set to address the critical skills gap in the automotive aftermarket in the country which is being driven by shifting consumer expectations technological disruption and the ambitious goals of Vision 2030. As part of a panel discussion Rudy Shukri Business Leader and Coach of learning and development company Tiqani and Automechanika Riyadh Academy Advisory Board member will highlight the significance of specialised automotive training programs integrating theory and practical experience through industry partnerships. Speaking ahead of his participation in the Automechanika Riyadh Academy which takes place from April 28 30 Shukri outlined several factors relating to the most critical skill gaps in the Saudi Automotive aftermarket sector including areas such as diagnostics soft skills ...
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Automechanika Riyadh Saudi Arabia s leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry is set to address the critical skills gap in the automotive aftermarket in the country which is being driven by shifting consumer expectations technological disruption and the ambitious goals of Vision 2030. As part of a panel discussion Rudy Shukri Business Leader and Coach of learning and development company Tiqani and Automechanika Riyadh Academy Advisory Board member will highlight the significance of specialised automotive training programs integrating theory and practical experience through industry partnerships. Speaking ahead of his participation in the Automechanika Riyadh Academy which takes place from April 28 30 Shukri outlined several factors relating to the most critical skill gaps in the Saudi Automotive aftermarket sector including areas such as diagnostics soft skills ...
King Khalid International Airport has welcomed the inaugural flight of British airline Virgin Atlantic arriving from London Heathrow and carrying the company s founder Richard Branson on April 23 reported SPA. The new daily route supports Saudi Vision 2030 s ambitious tourism plans and reflects the growing ties between Saudi Arabia and the UK expecting a rise in air travel. Minister of Tourism and Saudi Tourism Authority Chairman of the Board of Directors Ahmed Al-Khateeb stated that this marks a step toward establishing Saudi Arabia as a leading global tourism destination anticipating that more visitors from UK and around the world will explore the Kingdom s attractions through this partnership. Branson praised the airline s arrival in Riyadh noting the Kingdom s rapid growth and expressing confidence that customers worldwide will enjoy their flights. /di...
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King Khalid International Airport has welcomed the inaugural flight of British airline Virgin Atlantic arriving from London Heathrow and carrying the company s founder Richard Branson on April 23 reported SPA. The new daily route supports Saudi Vision 2030 s ambitious tourism plans and reflects the growing ties between Saudi Arabia and the UK expecting a rise in air travel. Minister of Tourism and Saudi Tourism Authority Chairman of the Board of Directors Ahmed Al-Khateeb stated that this marks a step toward establishing Saudi Arabia as a leading global tourism destination anticipating that more visitors from UK and around the world will explore the Kingdom s attractions through this partnership. Branson praised the airline s arrival in Riyadh noting the Kingdom s rapid growth and expressing confidence that customers worldwide will enjoy their flights. /di...
Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Riyadh Saudi Arabia marking the airline s first flight into the kingdom. The VS242 operated by an Airbus A330neo landed from London Heathrow with founder Sir Richard Branson on board. The daily service to King Khalid International Airport reflects Saudi Arabia s ambitious Vision 2030 and its emergence as a premier global tourist destination. With breathtaking natural landscapes ranging from desert dunes to the lush highlands of Aseer and the pristine Saudi Red Sea visitors can explore a diverse array of experiences. Saudi Arabia s vibrant events calendar featuring highlights like the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and MDLBEAST music festival continue to attract millions annually. Looking ahead hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2034 will further cement the kingdom s reputation as a hub for world-class events a...
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Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Riyadh Saudi Arabia marking the airline s first flight into the kingdom. The VS242 operated by an Airbus A330neo landed from London Heathrow with founder Sir Richard Branson on board. The daily service to King Khalid International Airport reflects Saudi Arabia s ambitious Vision 2030 and its emergence as a premier global tourist destination. With breathtaking natural landscapes ranging from desert dunes to the lush highlands of Aseer and the pristine Saudi Red Sea visitors can explore a diverse array of experiences. Saudi Arabia s vibrant events calendar featuring highlights like the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and MDLBEAST music festival continue to attract millions annually. Looking ahead hosting the FIFA World Cup in 2034 will further cement the kingdom s reputation as a hub for world-class events a...
Riyadh Air the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s new airline is redefining aviation travel with its cabin interiors. The no legacy carrier the digital-native airline has introduced technology and elegant designs to deliver a premium experience. The airline s use of Saudi heritage colors and materials along with attention to detail will make flying enjoyable from Economy to Business Elite. Riyadh Air s industry-leading approach to seating quality ensures consistent products throughout its Boeing 787 fleet providing reassurance to guests. As the largest industry start-up in a generation Riyadh Air is revolutionising the guest journey from booking to onboard and will launch Version 3.0 of its digital journey in the coming months. Tony Douglas Riyadh Air CEO said: Riyadh Air has always promised to deliver a world- class exp...
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Riyadh Air the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s new airline is redefining aviation travel with its cabin interiors. The no legacy carrier the digital-native airline has introduced technology and elegant designs to deliver a premium experience. The airline s use of Saudi heritage colors and materials along with attention to detail will make flying enjoyable from Economy to Business Elite. Riyadh Air s industry-leading approach to seating quality ensures consistent products throughout its Boeing 787 fleet providing reassurance to guests. As the largest industry start-up in a generation Riyadh Air is revolutionising the guest journey from booking to onboard and will launch Version 3.0 of its digital journey in the coming months. Tony Douglas Riyadh Air CEO said: Riyadh Air has always promised to deliver a world- class exp...
Bain & Company a leading global management consultancy has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh a move that reinforces the firm s long-standing commitment to the kingdom and the wider Middle East. The new space reflects Bain s continued investment in cultivating talent supporting national transformation and building even closer partnerships with clients across the region the consultancy said. Bain has worked alongside clients in the Middle East since 1990 helping to shape ambitious strategies and drive impact across industries. With the establishment of its first regional office in 2007 the firm deepened its on-the-ground presence and over the years has earned a reputation as a trusted partner in many of the region s transformation programs. The new Riyadh office marks Bain s third successive locat...
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Bain & Company a leading global management consultancy has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh a move that reinforces the firm s long-standing commitment to the kingdom and the wider Middle East. The new space reflects Bain s continued investment in cultivating talent supporting national transformation and building even closer partnerships with clients across the region the consultancy said. Bain has worked alongside clients in the Middle East since 1990 helping to shape ambitious strategies and drive impact across industries. With the establishment of its first regional office in 2007 the firm deepened its on-the-ground presence and over the years has earned a reputation as a trusted partner in many of the region s transformation programs. The new Riyadh office marks Bain s third successive locat...
Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) which manages and operates King Khalid International Airport announced that the airport achieved 24th place in Skytrax s 2025 World Airport Awards climbing 11 spots from the previous year and ranking highest among Saudi airports in the global survey of 580 airports reported SPA. The announcement was made during the Passenger Terminal Expo held in Madrid Spain from April 8 to 10. The airport won Skytrax s 2025 Best Airport Staff in the Middle East award ranked third for Best New Airport Terminal globally and secured fourth place in the Best Airport Worldwide 30-40 million passengers category. The awards were presented by Skytrax the global organization evaluating airlines and airports since 1999. RAC chief executive Ayman bin Abdulaziz AboAbah described the ...
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Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) which manages and operates King Khalid International Airport announced that the airport achieved 24th place in Skytrax s 2025 World Airport Awards climbing 11 spots from the previous year and ranking highest among Saudi airports in the global survey of 580 airports reported SPA. The announcement was made during the Passenger Terminal Expo held in Madrid Spain from April 8 to 10. The airport won Skytrax s 2025 Best Airport Staff in the Middle East award ranked third for Best New Airport Terminal globally and secured fourth place in the Best Airport Worldwide 30-40 million passengers category. The awards were presented by Skytrax the global organization evaluating airlines and airports since 1999. RAC chief executive Ayman bin Abdulaziz AboAbah described the ...
Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) through its Central Cluster has announced that it has begun work on 30 new water and sanitary drainage projects in Riyadh region. These projects which involve a total length of lines and networks of 1 955 km is being implemented at a total cost of SAR2 billion ( 533 million). These projects are part of NWC s ongoing efforts to implement its strategic plans to develop water and environmental services infrastructure and increase service coverage for its customers. According to NWC the water projects it has begun implementing comprise 16 projects in Riyadh city and several governorates. These projects cover parts of the following districts in Riyadh; Al-Taawun Al-Janadiriyah and Leban Al-Diriyah Dirab; and parts of Al-Quwaiyah Afif Al-Dawadmi Al-Muzahimiyah Al-Reen Al-...
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Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) through its Central Cluster has announced that it has begun work on 30 new water and sanitary drainage projects in Riyadh region. These projects which involve a total length of lines and networks of 1 955 km is being implemented at a total cost of SAR2 billion ( 533 million). These projects are part of NWC s ongoing efforts to implement its strategic plans to develop water and environmental services infrastructure and increase service coverage for its customers. According to NWC the water projects it has begun implementing comprise 16 projects in Riyadh city and several governorates. These projects cover parts of the following districts in Riyadh; Al-Taawun Al-Janadiriyah and Leban Al-Diriyah Dirab; and parts of Al-Quwaiyah Afif Al-Dawadmi Al-Muzahimiyah Al-Reen Al-...
Saudi Arabia s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has officially granted an Air Operator s Certificate (AOC) to Riyadh Air a newly-launched Saudi carrier authorising the airline to start commercial flight operations. The issuance of the AOC confirms the Riyadh Air s full compliance with Saudi Arabia s aviation regulations international standards and flight safety requirements under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation. This milestone follows GACA s comprehensive audit of the airline s technical and aircraft systems operational readiness equipment and the qualifications of both flight and ground personnel. The certification was officially handed over to Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas by President of GACA Abdulaziz Al Duailej at a ceremony held in the presence of Saleh Al Jasser the Minister of Transport and Log...
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Saudi Arabia s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has officially granted an Air Operator s Certificate (AOC) to Riyadh Air a newly-launched Saudi carrier authorising the airline to start commercial flight operations. The issuance of the AOC confirms the Riyadh Air s full compliance with Saudi Arabia s aviation regulations international standards and flight safety requirements under the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation. This milestone follows GACA s comprehensive audit of the airline s technical and aircraft systems operational readiness equipment and the qualifications of both flight and ground personnel. The certification was officially handed over to Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas by President of GACA Abdulaziz Al Duailej at a ceremony held in the presence of Saleh Al Jasser the Minister of Transport and Log...
Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has joined forces with Riyadh Exhibitions Company and Deutsche Messe to host the Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia in December. Announced on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum 2025 this landmark event will serve as a premier platform for global manufacturers technology innovators and industry leaders to showcase cutting-edge advancements in industrial automation smart manufacturing and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The event aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 which positions Saudi Arabia as a global leader in industrial transformation said the organisers. To be held in Saudi capital Riyadh it will be a part of the renowned Hannover Messe network. As the host country Saudi Arabia aims to leverage its strategic location skilled workforce and government-...
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Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has joined forces with Riyadh Exhibitions Company and Deutsche Messe to host the Industrial Transformation Saudi Arabia in December. Announced on the sidelines of the Future Minerals Forum 2025 this landmark event will serve as a premier platform for global manufacturers technology innovators and industry leaders to showcase cutting-edge advancements in industrial automation smart manufacturing and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies. The event aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 which positions Saudi Arabia as a global leader in industrial transformation said the organisers. To be held in Saudi capital Riyadh it will be a part of the renowned Hannover Messe network. As the host country Saudi Arabia aims to leverage its strategic location skilled workforce and government-...
Flag-carrier British Airways has announced that it is improving connectivity between Saudi Arabia and UK by increasing its Riyadh to London Heathrow service from seven to 13 flights per week for the summer season. The new flight additions will operate nearly every day of the week (excluding Tuesdays) strategically timed to offer customers more flexibility for onward connections within British Airways extensive global network from London Heathrow to more than 200 destinations said the airline in a statement. The airline consistently has Arabic speaking cabin crew on its flights to and from Riyadh enabling them to offer a more comfortable and personalised experience on board reinforcing the airline s deep understanding of its Saudi Arabian customers requirements it stated. The new flight took off yesterday (March 30) from King Khalid International Airport ...
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Flag-carrier British Airways has announced that it is improving connectivity between Saudi Arabia and UK by increasing its Riyadh to London Heathrow service from seven to 13 flights per week for the summer season. The new flight additions will operate nearly every day of the week (excluding Tuesdays) strategically timed to offer customers more flexibility for onward connections within British Airways extensive global network from London Heathrow to more than 200 destinations said the airline in a statement. The airline consistently has Arabic speaking cabin crew on its flights to and from Riyadh enabling them to offer a more comfortable and personalised experience on board reinforcing the airline s deep understanding of its Saudi Arabian customers requirements it stated. The new flight took off yesterday (March 30) from King Khalid International Airport ...
Automechanika Riyadh Saudi Arabia s leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry has officially sold out six weeks before the event with the seventh edition returning to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from April 28-30 with a surge of exhibitors from around the world. The major regional event is licensed to 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition. This year companies from over 34 countries have already confirmed up from 26 last year including Australia Belgium Brazil Cambodia France Kazakhstan Oman Pakistan Poland Russia Vietnam and Peru said the organisers. In addition there will be seven country pavilions with companies from Singapore Taiwan South Korea Thailand China Hong Kong and Turkey on show as well as two new dedicated areas for Italian and Indian ex...
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Automechanika Riyadh Saudi Arabia s leading regional trade show for the automotive aftermarket industry has officially sold out six weeks before the event with the seventh edition returning to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from April 28-30 with a surge of exhibitors from around the world. The major regional event is licensed to 1st Arabia Tradeshows & Conferences by Messe Frankfurt Exhibition. This year companies from over 34 countries have already confirmed up from 26 last year including Australia Belgium Brazil Cambodia France Kazakhstan Oman Pakistan Poland Russia Vietnam and Peru said the organisers. In addition there will be seven country pavilions with companies from Singapore Taiwan South Korea Thailand China Hong Kong and Turkey on show as well as two new dedicated areas for Italian and Indian ex...
Saudi-based Retal Urban Development Company has announced that it has awarded a SAR493 million ( 131 million) contract to one of its key subsidiaries Building Construction Company for a major project in capital Riyadh. As per the deal Building Construction Company will be responsible for the construction of 371 residential units and other project infrastructure works at its Sidra development in Riyadh city said Retal in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The entire work will be completed within a 30-month period it added. On the financial impact Retal said the project is expected to have a positive impact on the company s results post the start of the project execution for 2025 2026 & 2027. This is the second big win for Building Construction Company this year as in January it had clinched a contract from Retal to build 285 residenti...
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Saudi-based Retal Urban Development Company has announced that it has awarded a SAR493 million ( 131 million) contract to one of its key subsidiaries Building Construction Company for a major project in capital Riyadh. As per the deal Building Construction Company will be responsible for the construction of 371 residential units and other project infrastructure works at its Sidra development in Riyadh city said Retal in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The entire work will be completed within a 30-month period it added. On the financial impact Retal said the project is expected to have a positive impact on the company s results post the start of the project execution for 2025 2026 & 2027. This is the second big win for Building Construction Company this year as in January it had clinched a contract from Retal to build 285 residenti...
Air France has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh Saudi Arabia and Paris Charles de Gaulle starting May 20. This new service will significantly enhance connectivity between the two cities offering customers in Saudi Arabia direct flights to Paris and access to over 190 destinations across the global network of Air France. The service on this route will commence with three flights a week from May 20. Starting June this frequency will increase to five flights a week which will be maintained throughout the summer season. Flight schedule (in local time): AF685: departing Riyadh at 8:40 am arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 2:20 pm. AF684: departing Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 11:20 pm arriving in Riyadh at 6:25 am the next day. On this launch Stefan Gumuseli General Manager Air Fr...
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Air France has announced the launch of direct flights between Riyadh Saudi Arabia and Paris Charles de Gaulle starting May 20. This new service will significantly enhance connectivity between the two cities offering customers in Saudi Arabia direct flights to Paris and access to over 190 destinations across the global network of Air France. The service on this route will commence with three flights a week from May 20. Starting June this frequency will increase to five flights a week which will be maintained throughout the summer season. Flight schedule (in local time): AF685: departing Riyadh at 8:40 am arriving at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 2:20 pm. AF684: departing Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 11:20 pm arriving in Riyadh at 6:25 am the next day. On this launch Stefan Gumuseli General Manager Air Fr...
Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) has announced the completion of three major water and sanitation projects in Al Kharj and Al Sulayel governorates in Riyadh region. The scope of work includes construction of over 119km piplelines and networks at a total cost of over SAR210 million ( 56 million) said NWC in a statement. In Al Kharj governorate NWC has completed phase six of the sewage lines and networks extending over 47.5km and expanded the lifting station to a capacity exceeding 57 000 cu m per day. At a cost of over SAR131 million this development will enhance services for the districts of Al-Worood Al Fursan Al Aaliya and Al Asamiya said the statement. NWC has also completed the installation of eight water networks that connect existing lines to desalinated water lines covering nearly 3km in total. ...
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Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) has announced the completion of three major water and sanitation projects in Al Kharj and Al Sulayel governorates in Riyadh region. The scope of work includes construction of over 119km piplelines and networks at a total cost of over SAR210 million ( 56 million) said NWC in a statement. In Al Kharj governorate NWC has completed phase six of the sewage lines and networks extending over 47.5km and expanded the lifting station to a capacity exceeding 57 000 cu m per day. At a cost of over SAR131 million this development will enhance services for the districts of Al-Worood Al Fursan Al Aaliya and Al Asamiya said the statement. NWC has also completed the installation of eight water networks that connect existing lines to desalinated water lines covering nearly 3km in total. ...
Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) has announced that its Central Cluster has completed a SAR460-million ( 123 million) sewerage project as part of its strategic plans to enhance water and environmental infrastructure improve operational efficiency and support the urban and architectural growth of capital Riyadh. The scope of work includes the installation of over 297 km long pipelines and networks as well as setting up of a lifting station with a 55 000 cu m per day capacity said NWC in a statement. This project aims to provide sewerage services through home connections benefiting more than 198 000 beneficiaries while reducing environmental damage and addressing visual distortions it stated. NWC continues to accelerate the implementation of its key infrastructure projects ensuring they are completed on time and also meet all performance indicators s well a...
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Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) has announced that its Central Cluster has completed a SAR460-million ( 123 million) sewerage project as part of its strategic plans to enhance water and environmental infrastructure improve operational efficiency and support the urban and architectural growth of capital Riyadh. The scope of work includes the installation of over 297 km long pipelines and networks as well as setting up of a lifting station with a 55 000 cu m per day capacity said NWC in a statement. This project aims to provide sewerage services through home connections benefiting more than 198 000 beneficiaries while reducing environmental damage and addressing visual distortions it stated. NWC continues to accelerate the implementation of its key infrastructure projects ensuring they are completed on time and also meet all performance indicators s well a...
Global hospitality major Hilton has entered into a deal with Saudi real estate developer Osus to introduce two of its award-winning brands - Hilton Garden Inn and Curio Collection by Hilton branded residences - to the Osus Eye project in Riyadh. The Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Osus Eye will comprise 250 guest rooms and suites along with a multi-function room a board room and two meeting rooms. Its guests will get to enjoy a fitness centre an outdoor pool and a wide array of dining options including an all-day social space a rooftop venue and a juice bar. Curio Collection Residences by Hilton at Riyadh Osus Eye will feature 176 units including studio one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment is hand-picked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind experiences crafted for bespoke living in the world s most sought-out destinations it stated.&nbs...
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Global hospitality major Hilton has entered into a deal with Saudi real estate developer Osus to introduce two of its award-winning brands - Hilton Garden Inn and Curio Collection by Hilton branded residences - to the Osus Eye project in Riyadh. The Hilton Garden Inn Riyadh Osus Eye will comprise 250 guest rooms and suites along with a multi-function room a board room and two meeting rooms. Its guests will get to enjoy a fitness centre an outdoor pool and a wide array of dining options including an all-day social space a rooftop venue and a juice bar. Curio Collection Residences by Hilton at Riyadh Osus Eye will feature 176 units including studio one- and two-bedroom apartments. Each apartment is hand-picked to immerse guests in one-of-a-kind experiences crafted for bespoke living in the world s most sought-out destinations it stated.&nbs...
Saudi authorities have announced the opening of Twisted Labs a new entertainment zone in Boulevard City Riyadh that offers a wide range of experiences for adventure and challenge seekers. Affiliated with the Twisted Minds Club one of the most renowned esports teams in the Middle East and North Africa the new facility enriches Saudi Arabia s entertainment landscape. Some of its key features includes a gaming centre an interactive champion test area a shop with exclusive gaming products and a dedicated space for watching events and shows said the authorities. By providing unique experiences for adventure and challenge seekers the zone further solidifies Boulevard City s position as one of the region s premier entertainment destinations they added.-T radeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi authorities have announced the opening of Twisted Labs a new entertainment zone in Boulevard City Riyadh that offers a wide range of experiences for adventure and challenge seekers. Affiliated with the Twisted Minds Club one of the most renowned esports teams in the Middle East and North Africa the new facility enriches Saudi Arabia s entertainment landscape. Some of its key features includes a gaming centre an interactive champion test area a shop with exclusive gaming products and a dedicated space for watching events and shows said the authorities. By providing unique experiences for adventure and challenge seekers the zone further solidifies Boulevard City s position as one of the region s premier entertainment destinations they added.-T radeArabia News Service ...
IBM has announced a new agreement with Riyadh Air which will integrate watsonx IBM s portfolio of AI products and IBM Consulting AI solutions to establish an enterprise-wide AI capability to elevate Riyadh Air guest and employee experiences. As Riyadh Air prepares for its inaugural flights in late 2025 the new Saudi Arabian airline sets another key building block of its journey in redefining air travel as the world s first digital native carrier. The announcement took place at the third edition of The FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 Summit where senior executives from both IBM and Riyadh Air including Adam Boukadida Riyadh Air Chief Financial Officer and Mohamad Ali SVP and Head of IBM Consulting reaffirmed their commitment to driving innovation in the aviation sector. Building a world-class airline requires more than just aircraft and infrastructure...
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IBM has announced a new agreement with Riyadh Air which will integrate watsonx IBM s portfolio of AI products and IBM Consulting AI solutions to establish an enterprise-wide AI capability to elevate Riyadh Air guest and employee experiences. As Riyadh Air prepares for its inaugural flights in late 2025 the new Saudi Arabian airline sets another key building block of its journey in redefining air travel as the world s first digital native carrier. The announcement took place at the third edition of The FII PRIORITY Miami 2025 Summit where senior executives from both IBM and Riyadh Air including Adam Boukadida Riyadh Air Chief Financial Officer and Mohamad Ali SVP and Head of IBM Consulting reaffirmed their commitment to driving innovation in the aviation sector. Building a world-class airline requires more than just aircraft and infrastructure...
Chapman Taylor a multi-award winning practice of global architects and masterplanners has released the first images of its key Saudi development Enar Project a residential-led mixed-use destination in the capital Riyadh It will be a vibrant neighbourhood that harmoniously combines serene residential living with diverse commercial services. At its core this masterplan addresses the most sustainable point of all: to support the Circle of Life. Unveiling the designs Chapman Taylor said the multifaceted masterplan will deliver 450 000 sqm of new development providing environments to live meet shop eat work and play intertwined throughout the urban fabric. All of which provides activity and uses at street level and connects the many public spaces where residents and visitors can gather and thrive it stated. The Enar...
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Chapman Taylor a multi-award winning practice of global architects and masterplanners has released the first images of its key Saudi development Enar Project a residential-led mixed-use destination in the capital Riyadh It will be a vibrant neighbourhood that harmoniously combines serene residential living with diverse commercial services. At its core this masterplan addresses the most sustainable point of all: to support the Circle of Life. Unveiling the designs Chapman Taylor said the multifaceted masterplan will deliver 450 000 sqm of new development providing environments to live meet shop eat work and play intertwined throughout the urban fabric. All of which provides activity and uses at street level and connects the many public spaces where residents and visitors can gather and thrive it stated. The Enar...
DataVolt a developer investor and operator of sustainable digital infrastructure has announced that it has entered into a land lease agreement with The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) for the development of a state-of-the-art AI-ready data centre in Riyadh. The new facility will come up on a 55 000 sq m plot located in east Riyadh s First Technology Park. As per the deal DataVolt will build a sustainable data center facility with cutting-edge cooling systems and an advance circularity approach. The data center facility will also be powered by optimized energy solutions it stated. To be designed for advanced AI processing DataVolt will serve growing demand from hyperscalers cloud and content providers and enterprises in the KSA it added. On the strategic deal DataVolt CEO Rajit Nanda sa...
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DataVolt a developer investor and operator of sustainable digital infrastructure has announced that it has entered into a land lease agreement with The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) for the development of a state-of-the-art AI-ready data centre in Riyadh. The new facility will come up on a 55 000 sq m plot located in east Riyadh s First Technology Park. As per the deal DataVolt will build a sustainable data center facility with cutting-edge cooling systems and an advance circularity approach. The data center facility will also be powered by optimized energy solutions it stated. To be designed for advanced AI processing DataVolt will serve growing demand from hyperscalers cloud and content providers and enterprises in the KSA it added. On the strategic deal DataVolt CEO Rajit Nanda sa...
Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) represented by its Central Cluster has announced the successful implementation of the third phase of Riyadh Wastewater Project at a total cost of over SAR387 million ( 103 million). According to NWC the sewage treatment plant (STP) located south of capital Riyadh is one of the strategic projects that contribute to the development of the kingdom s wastewater treatment system improve the efficiency of treatment and absorb the increase in expected wastewater flows due to urban expansion and increasing population growth witnessed by Riyadh. The implementation of Phase III was aimed at strengthening the infrastructure in the environmental services sector as well as expanding the STP project s coverage and boosting its operational efficiency it stated. The third phase of the plant works on the technology of terti...
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Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) represented by its Central Cluster has announced the successful implementation of the third phase of Riyadh Wastewater Project at a total cost of over SAR387 million ( 103 million). According to NWC the sewage treatment plant (STP) located south of capital Riyadh is one of the strategic projects that contribute to the development of the kingdom s wastewater treatment system improve the efficiency of treatment and absorb the increase in expected wastewater flows due to urban expansion and increasing population growth witnessed by Riyadh. The implementation of Phase III was aimed at strengthening the infrastructure in the environmental services sector as well as expanding the STP project s coverage and boosting its operational efficiency it stated. The third phase of the plant works on the technology of terti...
Saudi Arabia s emergence as a leading cultural and entertainment hub was further highlighted by Riyadh Season which saw over 500 000 Visa cardholders from around the world visit the kingdom s capital in Q4 (October 1 December 31). Reflecting on this growth Visa has released the latest insights from its Travel Pulse study powered by VisaNet data. This special edition titled Eventful Travels examines Riyadh Season s impact on inbound tourism and the local economy revealing a 47.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in international visitors and substantial growth in spending. Riyadh Season is more than just entertainment it is a catalyst for economic growth and a key component of Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 tourism goals said Ali Bailoun Regional General Manager for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bahrain and Oman at Visa. /d...
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Saudi Arabia s emergence as a leading cultural and entertainment hub was further highlighted by Riyadh Season which saw over 500 000 Visa cardholders from around the world visit the kingdom s capital in Q4 (October 1 December 31). Reflecting on this growth Visa has released the latest insights from its Travel Pulse study powered by VisaNet data. This special edition titled Eventful Travels examines Riyadh Season s impact on inbound tourism and the local economy revealing a 47.6% year-on-year (YoY) increase in international visitors and substantial growth in spending. Riyadh Season is more than just entertainment it is a catalyst for economic growth and a key component of Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 tourism goals said Ali Bailoun Regional General Manager for Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bahrain and Oman at Visa. /d...
Riyadh Air has released its captivating new sonic brand Sound of a New Era revealing one of the first key guest experience touchpoints with seats airport and inflight products set to be shared in the near future as the airline approaches its first flight later in 2025. This sonic identity composed and orchestrated at the famous Abbey Road Studios is the creation of a talented mix of Saudi and international artists designed to tell stories across horizons. Reflecting Riyadh Air s mission the sonic branding creates a journey deeply rooted in cultural identity while setting a benchmark for global premium travel. The sound is a central pillar of Riyadh Air s brand universe creating a sensory journey that inspires awe and connection. The Riyadh Air sonic identity will be subtly integrated into various touchpoints throughout the passenger journey from boarding music and cabin ann...
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Riyadh Air has released its captivating new sonic brand Sound of a New Era revealing one of the first key guest experience touchpoints with seats airport and inflight products set to be shared in the near future as the airline approaches its first flight later in 2025. This sonic identity composed and orchestrated at the famous Abbey Road Studios is the creation of a talented mix of Saudi and international artists designed to tell stories across horizons. Reflecting Riyadh Air s mission the sonic branding creates a journey deeply rooted in cultural identity while setting a benchmark for global premium travel. The sound is a central pillar of Riyadh Air s brand universe creating a sensory journey that inspires awe and connection. The Riyadh Air sonic identity will be subtly integrated into various touchpoints throughout the passenger journey from boarding music and cabin ann...
Accor a global leader in hospitality has introduced the Mercure brand to Riyadh with the opening of Mercure Riyadh Al Anood. This marks the only Mercure hotel in the capital offering a distinctive blend of comfort and authentic local experiences. Situated in the Al Murabba district Mercure Riyadh Al Anood provides easy access to the city s commercial and cultural landmarks. It is located near Faisaliah Tower and the Diplomatic Quarter with King Khaled International Airport just 20 kilometers away making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers. Paul Stevens Chief Operating Officer of the Premium Midscale & Economy Division Middle East Africa & Türkiye at Accor emphasised the significance of this launch. Opening Mercure Riyadh Al Anood is a major step in expanding the Mercure brand across the Kingdom. With this new proper...
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Accor a global leader in hospitality has introduced the Mercure brand to Riyadh with the opening of Mercure Riyadh Al Anood. This marks the only Mercure hotel in the capital offering a distinctive blend of comfort and authentic local experiences. Situated in the Al Murabba district Mercure Riyadh Al Anood provides easy access to the city s commercial and cultural landmarks. It is located near Faisaliah Tower and the Diplomatic Quarter with King Khaled International Airport just 20 kilometers away making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers. Paul Stevens Chief Operating Officer of the Premium Midscale & Economy Division Middle East Africa & Türkiye at Accor emphasised the significance of this launch. Opening Mercure Riyadh Al Anood is a major step in expanding the Mercure brand across the Kingdom. With this new proper...
The Ascott Limited a leading international lodging operator has signed its first The Crest Collection property in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Homod Altheeb Holding. Located in Riyadh s prestigious An Nakheel district this landmark development marks a significant milestone in Ascott s rapidly expanding regional portfolio and aligns with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 to elevate tourism across the kingdom a statement said. The signing of The Crest Collection in Riyadh also represents a pivotal step in the brand s international expansion further solidifying its reputation for excellence in global hospitality. Joining renowned locations such as Paris London Tokyo and Singapore the Riyadh property underscores The Crest Collection s dedication to delivering distinguished experiences in prominent destinations worldwide. Set to open in January 2028 this opu...
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The Ascott Limited a leading international lodging operator has signed its first The Crest Collection property in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with Homod Altheeb Holding. Located in Riyadh s prestigious An Nakheel district this landmark development marks a significant milestone in Ascott s rapidly expanding regional portfolio and aligns with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 to elevate tourism across the kingdom a statement said. The signing of The Crest Collection in Riyadh also represents a pivotal step in the brand s international expansion further solidifying its reputation for excellence in global hospitality. Joining renowned locations such as Paris London Tokyo and Singapore the Riyadh property underscores The Crest Collection s dedication to delivering distinguished experiences in prominent destinations worldwide. Set to open in January 2028 this opu...
Alat an innovative company focused on creating a world-class manufacturing hub in Saudi Arabia and Lenovo a global technology powerhouse today celebrated breaking ground at the new manufacturing base in Riyadh. The factory will be constructed on a 200 000 sqm campus site at Riyadh Integrated operated by Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ) and will produce millions of Saudi Made laptops and desktops as well as servers in a factory designed constructed and operated to high standards of sustainability said the companies. The event follows the deal closing that was announced on January 8 following shareholder and regulatory approvals and marks the completion of the 2 billion investment (via three-year zero-coupon convertible bonds) alongside the strategic collaboration agreement that was initially announced in May 2024 it said. The new...
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Alat an innovative company focused on creating a world-class manufacturing hub in Saudi Arabia and Lenovo a global technology powerhouse today celebrated breaking ground at the new manufacturing base in Riyadh. The factory will be constructed on a 200 000 sqm campus site at Riyadh Integrated operated by Special Integrated Logistics Zone (SILZ) and will produce millions of Saudi Made laptops and desktops as well as servers in a factory designed constructed and operated to high standards of sustainability said the companies. The event follows the deal closing that was announced on January 8 following shareholder and regulatory approvals and marks the completion of the 2 billion investment (via three-year zero-coupon convertible bonds) alongside the strategic collaboration agreement that was initially announced in May 2024 it said. The new...
Saudi Arabia s Riyadh Air has announced a multi-year partnership with LIV Golf the world s first global golf league. The agreement announced by Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas and LIV Golf CEO Scott O Neil reflects Riyadh Air s commitment to sports and includes comprehensive sponsorship across the LIV Golf League. We are incredibly excited to partner with LIV Golf a league that is transforming the sport of golf with its exciting format and commitment to growing the game globally said Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air. This partnership aligns perfectly with our values of innovation excellence and community engagement and the growth plans for both organisations are hugely positive for the future. Having five legends of the game here today at Riyadh Airport in the presence of our first-ever aircraft and attempting a very special challenge that we will reveal in the coming days sho...
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Saudi Arabia s Riyadh Air has announced a multi-year partnership with LIV Golf the world s first global golf league. The agreement announced by Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas and LIV Golf CEO Scott O Neil reflects Riyadh Air s commitment to sports and includes comprehensive sponsorship across the LIV Golf League. We are incredibly excited to partner with LIV Golf a league that is transforming the sport of golf with its exciting format and commitment to growing the game globally said Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air. This partnership aligns perfectly with our values of innovation excellence and community engagement and the growth plans for both organisations are hugely positive for the future. Having five legends of the game here today at Riyadh Airport in the presence of our first-ever aircraft and attempting a very special challenge that we will reveal in the coming days sho...
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that it has begun implementing the key projects under the Second Group of the Riyadh Ring Roads and Main Axes Development Programme aimed at strengthening the transportation system in the capital. These include eight major road projects to be developed at a total cost of over SAR8 billion ( 2.13 billion) as part of the Programme launched by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman who is also chairman of the Board of Directors of RCRC. The Riyadh Ring Roads and Main Axes Development Program will contribute to keeping pace with the city s increasing population growth enhancing the connection of its parts improving traffic raising the average speed of movement and reducing travel time on the road network. The projects under the Second Group of the Roads Programme include: Prince ...
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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that it has begun implementing the key projects under the Second Group of the Riyadh Ring Roads and Main Axes Development Programme aimed at strengthening the transportation system in the capital. These include eight major road projects to be developed at a total cost of over SAR8 billion ( 2.13 billion) as part of the Programme launched by Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman who is also chairman of the Board of Directors of RCRC. The Riyadh Ring Roads and Main Axes Development Program will contribute to keeping pace with the city s increasing population growth enhancing the connection of its parts improving traffic raising the average speed of movement and reducing travel time on the road network. The projects under the Second Group of the Roads Programme include: Prince ...
The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) brought together 1 000 key industry leaders to Riyadh from the Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector for three days of strategic panel discussions networking and announcements that will shape the future of the global events industry. The summit convened more than 50 CEOs three former international Ministers 7 mayors and 6 national Ministers and over 1 600 delegates from 73 countries in 20 plenary sessions and 19 workshops to discuss the impact of the MICE industry in fostering cross-border collaboration driving innovation and creating new economic and commercial opportunities. Expanding Horizons served as the central theme allowing participants to further explore the future of global events sustainability technological advancements and the economic potential of MICE as a catalyst for growth. Reflecting on t...
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The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) brought together 1 000 key industry leaders to Riyadh from the Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector for three days of strategic panel discussions networking and announcements that will shape the future of the global events industry. The summit convened more than 50 CEOs three former international Ministers 7 mayors and 6 national Ministers and over 1 600 delegates from 73 countries in 20 plenary sessions and 19 workshops to discuss the impact of the MICE industry in fostering cross-border collaboration driving innovation and creating new economic and commercial opportunities. Expanding Horizons served as the central theme allowing participants to further explore the future of global events sustainability technological advancements and the economic potential of MICE as a catalyst for growth. Reflecting on t...
After stealing the show in Dubai last year TBO Academy is now heading to Riyadh to set the stage for its highly acclaimed TBO Travel Business Show. This debut event in Saudi Arabia s capital promises an exciting blend of networking learning and a whole lot of memorable moments. The event is co-sponsored by Visit Qatar Ras Al Khaimah is the Spotlight Partner and Premium Partners include Thailand Germany Spain Seychelles Rail Europe Bicester Collection Swiss-Belhotel Centara Amatara H World International NOBU Hotel Atmosphere Core Sani IKOS Group and Avista Hideaway Patong. Following in the tradition of previous editions of the TBO Travel Business Show the Riyadh event promises a dazzling award ceremony for the top booker hourly giveaways from exclusive goodies iPhones to surprise treats; networking opportunities and a sumptuous dinner. The event organised ...
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After stealing the show in Dubai last year TBO Academy is now heading to Riyadh to set the stage for its highly acclaimed TBO Travel Business Show. This debut event in Saudi Arabia s capital promises an exciting blend of networking learning and a whole lot of memorable moments. The event is co-sponsored by Visit Qatar Ras Al Khaimah is the Spotlight Partner and Premium Partners include Thailand Germany Spain Seychelles Rail Europe Bicester Collection Swiss-Belhotel Centara Amatara H World International NOBU Hotel Atmosphere Core Sani IKOS Group and Avista Hideaway Patong. Following in the tradition of previous editions of the TBO Travel Business Show the Riyadh event promises a dazzling award ceremony for the top booker hourly giveaways from exclusive goodies iPhones to surprise treats; networking opportunities and a sumptuous dinner. The event organised ...
The World Stadiums and Arenas Summit will be held in Riyadh in April with the support of Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Sport. The event on April 29 and 30 is the only dedicated summit hosted by the Government of KSA focusing on the development of stadiums and arenas in the kingdom. Anticipated to attract over1000 delegates the summit will feature 45 expert speakers and 120 sponsors and exhibitors from over 50 countries. It will offer interactive project showcases presentations and case studies that highlight the latest innovations and strategies in sports facility development and in shaping the future of the sports infrastructure industry in Saudi Arabia. This summit will catalyse the kingdom s ambitious initiative to construct eco friendly world-class sports facilities affirming Saudi Arabia s transformation into a global sports hub with sustainability go...
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The World Stadiums and Arenas Summit will be held in Riyadh in April with the support of Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Sport. The event on April 29 and 30 is the only dedicated summit hosted by the Government of KSA focusing on the development of stadiums and arenas in the kingdom. Anticipated to attract over1000 delegates the summit will feature 45 expert speakers and 120 sponsors and exhibitors from over 50 countries. It will offer interactive project showcases presentations and case studies that highlight the latest innovations and strategies in sports facility development and in shaping the future of the sports infrastructure industry in Saudi Arabia. This summit will catalyse the kingdom s ambitious initiative to construct eco friendly world-class sports facilities affirming Saudi Arabia s transformation into a global sports hub with sustainability go...
The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have signed an agreement to establish a new Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of the economic challenges and opportunities emerging in the rapidly evolving cyber landscape. The agreement was signed at the WEF Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. The agreement was signed by Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Børge Brende President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Economic Forum in the presence of Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia and Professor Klaus Schwab Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees World Economic Forum. The CCE will focus on the economic dimension of cybersecurity driving research fostering cr...
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The Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF) and the World Economic Forum (WEF) have signed an agreement to establish a new Centre for Cyber Economics (CCE) in Riyadh aimed at increasing knowledge and understanding of the economic challenges and opportunities emerging in the rapidly evolving cyber landscape. The agreement was signed at the WEF Annual Meeting 2025 in Davos. The agreement was signed by Majed bin Mohammed Al-Mazyed Governor of the National Cybersecurity Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Børge Brende President and Chief Executive Officer of the World Economic Forum in the presence of Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim Minister of Economy and Planning of Saudi Arabia and Professor Klaus Schwab Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees World Economic Forum. The CCE will focus on the economic dimension of cybersecurity driving research fostering cr...
The Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center Riyadh Minhal marking a significant expansion in Saudi Arabia. The center offers 310 rooms including 84 executive rooms and suites designed for modern business travelers. Each room is spacious and equipped with top-notch amenities. Guests can also enjoy the modern business class lounge a serene space for relaxation and the rooftop outdoor swimming pool offering a tranquil retreat amidst the vibrant energy of Riyadh. A PREMIER BUSINESS DESTINATION The hotel located in the ministries quarter offers 14 modern meeting rooms accommodating up to 2 334 attendees. It is a top venue for conferences corporate events exhibitions and government conventions. The hotel s strategic location near King Salman Park and the Ministry of Defense and eas...
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The Radisson Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center Riyadh Minhal marking a significant expansion in Saudi Arabia. The center offers 310 rooms including 84 executive rooms and suites designed for modern business travelers. Each room is spacious and equipped with top-notch amenities. Guests can also enjoy the modern business class lounge a serene space for relaxation and the rooftop outdoor swimming pool offering a tranquil retreat amidst the vibrant energy of Riyadh. A PREMIER BUSINESS DESTINATION The hotel located in the ministries quarter offers 14 modern meeting rooms accommodating up to 2 334 attendees. It is a top venue for conferences corporate events exhibitions and government conventions. The hotel s strategic location near King Salman Park and the Ministry of Defense and eas...
Riyadh Season 2024 has achieved a milestone surpassing 16 million visitors according to Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki AlalShikh reported SPA. Launched in October the Riyadh Season has captivated audiences with its diverse range of events and newly introduced areas attracting visitors from the Kingdom and abroad. Its success is attributed to a wide variety of offerings including boxing and wrestling matches international concerts dining experiences scenic gardens and innovative entertainment zones. The attendance was further bolstered by the mid-term break of the second semester which featured the unveiling of the Dunes of Arabia area popular among camping and winter atmosphere enthusiasts. Additionally the Boulevard Runway area drew aviation enthusiasts further enhanci...
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Riyadh Season 2024 has achieved a milestone surpassing 16 million visitors according to Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Advisor Turki AlalShikh reported SPA. Launched in October the Riyadh Season has captivated audiences with its diverse range of events and newly introduced areas attracting visitors from the Kingdom and abroad. Its success is attributed to a wide variety of offerings including boxing and wrestling matches international concerts dining experiences scenic gardens and innovative entertainment zones. The attendance was further bolstered by the mid-term break of the second semester which featured the unveiling of the Dunes of Arabia area popular among camping and winter atmosphere enthusiasts. Additionally the Boulevard Runway area drew aviation enthusiasts further enhanci...
Retal Urban Development Company has announced that it has awarded a SAR374 million ( 100 million) construction contract to one of its key subsidiaries Building Construction Company for a key project located in the Saudi capital Riyadh. As per the deal Building Construction Company will be responsible for the construction of 285 residential units units at Murcia zone in the Khozam suburb of Riyadh said Retal in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The project will be financed through available facilities and off-plan sales proceeds it stated. On the financial impact Retal said the project is expected to have a positive impact on the company s results post the start of the project execution during 2025-2027 period. The entire work will be completed within a 30-month period it added .-TradeArabia News Service ...
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Retal Urban Development Company has announced that it has awarded a SAR374 million ( 100 million) construction contract to one of its key subsidiaries Building Construction Company for a key project located in the Saudi capital Riyadh. As per the deal Building Construction Company will be responsible for the construction of 285 residential units units at Murcia zone in the Khozam suburb of Riyadh said Retal in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The project will be financed through available facilities and off-plan sales proceeds it stated. On the financial impact Retal said the project is expected to have a positive impact on the company s results post the start of the project execution during 2025-2027 period. The entire work will be completed within a 30-month period it added .-TradeArabia News Service ...
Riyadh will host the third edition of the Saudi Tourism Forum from January 7 to 9 at Roshn Front under the theme To Discover. Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Tourism Development Fund the forum serves as a dynamic platform to highlight new and unique tourist destinations across the kingdom offering visitors innovative experiences while showcasing Saudi Arabia s diverse tourism potential. With over 100 exhibitors the forum provides an expansive space to explore the latest developments in the tourism sector spotlight major investment projects and foster skill development and partnerships to drive tourism growth said a Saudi Press Agency report. Chief Executive Officer of 4M Event and Chairman of the Forum s Organising Committee Eng Hamza Nasser emphasised the forum s role in advancing...
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Riyadh will host the third edition of the Saudi Tourism Forum from January 7 to 9 at Roshn Front under the theme To Discover. Organised in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism the Saudi Tourism Authority and the Tourism Development Fund the forum serves as a dynamic platform to highlight new and unique tourist destinations across the kingdom offering visitors innovative experiences while showcasing Saudi Arabia s diverse tourism potential. With over 100 exhibitors the forum provides an expansive space to explore the latest developments in the tourism sector spotlight major investment projects and foster skill development and partnerships to drive tourism growth said a Saudi Press Agency report. Chief Executive Officer of 4M Event and Chairman of the Forum s Organising Committee Eng Hamza Nasser emphasised the forum s role in advancing...
Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has announced that Riyadh Season 2024 had achieved a new milestone with the number of visitors reaching 13 million. This serves as a clear testament to the significant success and remarkable public turnout enjoyed by this global event it stated. This achievement reflects the distinctive diversity of the season s events which kicked off last October and recently saw the opening of several popular areas including The Groves and Souq Al-Awaleen remarked Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA). These free zones blend authenticity and creativity highlighting Saudi heritage traditional crafts and local cuisine he stated. The Courchevel area was also recently inaugurated within...
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Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has announced that Riyadh Season 2024 had achieved a new milestone with the number of visitors reaching 13 million. This serves as a clear testament to the significant success and remarkable public turnout enjoyed by this global event it stated. This achievement reflects the distinctive diversity of the season s events which kicked off last October and recently saw the opening of several popular areas including The Groves and Souq Al-Awaleen remarked Turki bin Abdulmohsen Alalshikh the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA). These free zones blend authenticity and creativity highlighting Saudi heritage traditional crafts and local cuisine he stated. The Courchevel area was also recently inaugurated within...
General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Board of Directors Chairman Turki Alalshikh said that Riyadh Season has achieved a significant milestone this year having been attended by over 12 million visitors so far. The diverse range of offerings at Riyadh Season which commenced in October and lasts to March 2025 continues to captivate audiences reported SPA. Recent additions including The Groves and Souq Al Awaleen have further enhanced the visitor experience. The opening of Courchevel zone in Boulevard World has provided visitors with an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a unique winter experience. The highly anticipated Boxing Week featuring the historic rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury attracted a significant global audience adding a thrilling dimension to the season. The recent launch of the...
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General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Board of Directors Chairman Turki Alalshikh said that Riyadh Season has achieved a significant milestone this year having been attended by over 12 million visitors so far. The diverse range of offerings at Riyadh Season which commenced in October and lasts to March 2025 continues to captivate audiences reported SPA. Recent additions including The Groves and Souq Al Awaleen have further enhanced the visitor experience. The opening of Courchevel zone in Boulevard World has provided visitors with an exceptional opportunity to enjoy a unique winter experience. The highly anticipated Boxing Week featuring the historic rematch between Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury attracted a significant global audience adding a thrilling dimension to the season. The recent launch of the...
Arcapita Capital Company a subsidiary of Bahrain-headquartered global alternative investment firm Arcapita Group Holdings today (December 16) reached an agreement with Flow Progressive Logistics (Flow) to develop a modern class A logistics complex in Riyadh. An end-to-end supply chain management company Flow is a part of Saudi-based Alsulaiman Group. As per the deal inked during the Supply Chain and Logistics Conference held in Riyadh Arcapita will develop an 80 000 square meter mixed-use storage complex. The facility will feature various storage options including cold storage dry storage temperature-controlled facilities as well as specialized spaces for pharmaceutical and hazardous goods. Flow which provides international shipping customs clearance warehousing transportation delivery and reverse logistics will operate th...
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Arcapita Capital Company a subsidiary of Bahrain-headquartered global alternative investment firm Arcapita Group Holdings today (December 16) reached an agreement with Flow Progressive Logistics (Flow) to develop a modern class A logistics complex in Riyadh. An end-to-end supply chain management company Flow is a part of Saudi-based Alsulaiman Group. As per the deal inked during the Supply Chain and Logistics Conference held in Riyadh Arcapita will develop an 80 000 square meter mixed-use storage complex. The facility will feature various storage options including cold storage dry storage temperature-controlled facilities as well as specialized spaces for pharmaceutical and hazardous goods. Flow which provides international shipping customs clearance warehousing transportation delivery and reverse logistics will operate th...
The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) opened on Sunday welcoming over 1 000 global Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry leaders from more than 70 countries to Riyadh. The event was opened by Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) Chairman Fahd Al Rasheed. It will run till December 17 at Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City. In a time marked by profound transformation the MICE industry has emerged as an essential catalyst of progress. As the premier global leadership for the industry the International MICE Summit is expanding the horizons of what can be done when people meet connect and are entertained. These next three days represent the beginning of a new chapter for the events world said Al Rasheed. The three-day event is the premier global leadership event for the MICE industry wit...
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The inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS24) opened on Sunday welcoming over 1 000 global Meetings Incentives Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) industry leaders from more than 70 countries to Riyadh. The event was opened by Saudi Conventions & Exhibitions General Authority (SCEGA) Chairman Fahd Al Rasheed. It will run till December 17 at Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City. In a time marked by profound transformation the MICE industry has emerged as an essential catalyst of progress. As the premier global leadership for the industry the International MICE Summit is expanding the horizons of what can be done when people meet connect and are entertained. These next three days represent the beginning of a new chapter for the events world said Al Rasheed. The three-day event is the premier global leadership event for the MICE industry wit...
Saudi Arabia s Minister of Investment Khalid A. Al Fali has announced an ambitious plan to expand the Riyadh Metro network in collaboration with several French companies at a total investment of more than 20 billion ( 21 billion) according to a LinkedIn Post by Mohammed AlQahtani CEO of Saudi Arabia Holding Co. This expansion aligns with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 aiming to enhance the capital s infrastructure with sustainable and advanced transportation solutions for residents and visitors. The expansion would include the seventh line of the Riyadh Metro which has garnered significant interest with the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh prequalifying companies to compete for its design and construction. Spanning about 65km this metro line will have 19 stations 14 of which will be built underground and five overground. It...
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Saudi Arabia s Minister of Investment Khalid A. Al Fali has announced an ambitious plan to expand the Riyadh Metro network in collaboration with several French companies at a total investment of more than 20 billion ( 21 billion) according to a LinkedIn Post by Mohammed AlQahtani CEO of Saudi Arabia Holding Co. This expansion aligns with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 aiming to enhance the capital s infrastructure with sustainable and advanced transportation solutions for residents and visitors. The expansion would include the seventh line of the Riyadh Metro which has garnered significant interest with the High Commission for the Development of Riyadh prequalifying companies to compete for its design and construction. Spanning about 65km this metro line will have 19 stations 14 of which will be built underground and five overground. It...
Riyadh Development Company (ARDCO) and Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) have signed a partnership to build a SR227 million ( 60.4 million) state-of-the-art warehousing facility at a prime location east of Riyadh. The project involves construction of 58 000 sq m of Grade A warehousing on a 97 904 sq m parcel of land in the Rimal district of Riyadh. The integrated logistics centre will be built by Agility on land owned by ARDCO. Construction is to begin in 2025 and the complex is expected to open in the first half of 2026. Promising growth sectors Jehad AlKadi CEO of ARDCO said: This partnership is part of our commitment to the Invest to Grow strategy which aims to invest in promising growth sectors providing a sustainable source of income for the company while creating added value in priority...
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Riyadh Development Company (ARDCO) and Agility Logistics Parks (ALP) have signed a partnership to build a SR227 million ( 60.4 million) state-of-the-art warehousing facility at a prime location east of Riyadh. The project involves construction of 58 000 sq m of Grade A warehousing on a 97 904 sq m parcel of land in the Rimal district of Riyadh. The integrated logistics centre will be built by Agility on land owned by ARDCO. Construction is to begin in 2025 and the complex is expected to open in the first half of 2026. Promising growth sectors Jehad AlKadi CEO of ARDCO said: This partnership is part of our commitment to the Invest to Grow strategy which aims to invest in promising growth sectors providing a sustainable source of income for the company while creating added value in priority...
CRU the global commodities experts has announced the opening of its new office and entity in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. This expansion reinforces CRU s commitment to delivering world class expertise to its growing client base in Saudi Arabia and the wider Mena region. The new Riyadh office led by Zain Ajlouni General Manager for the Middle East and North Africa will deepen relationships with key partners and strengthen CRU s offering in Mena by combining local expertise with CRU s international knowledge of global commodity markets and strategic expertise across energy transition clean technology and sustainability. CRU s presence in Riyadh comes at a time of significant economic transformation in the kingdom driven by Vision 2030 and substantial investments in economic diversification and environmental sustainability including minerals and commodities renewable energy hydrogen and dec...
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CRU the global commodities experts has announced the opening of its new office and entity in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. This expansion reinforces CRU s commitment to delivering world class expertise to its growing client base in Saudi Arabia and the wider Mena region. The new Riyadh office led by Zain Ajlouni General Manager for the Middle East and North Africa will deepen relationships with key partners and strengthen CRU s offering in Mena by combining local expertise with CRU s international knowledge of global commodity markets and strategic expertise across energy transition clean technology and sustainability. CRU s presence in Riyadh comes at a time of significant economic transformation in the kingdom driven by Vision 2030 and substantial investments in economic diversification and environmental sustainability including minerals and commodities renewable energy hydrogen and dec...
Nokia has opened a NextGen Lab in Saudi Arabia providing an interactive environment for local businesses and partners to experience and explore Nokia s latest technologies. The Lab is in Riyadh s thriving technology district Laysen Valley and aims to accelerate Saudi Arabia s digital infrastructure ambitions as outlined in its Vision 2030 strategy. With the growing interest and initiatives on OPEN RAN increased demand for private networks and smart city solutions as well as the rapid deployment of 5G & 5G-SA in Saudi and in MEA there is a need to accelerate the adoption of advanced mobile network technologies in the region. Open RAN Therefore in collaboration with leading technology partners such as Dell Technologies the Lab will demonstrate Open RAN enabling fl...
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Nokia has opened a NextGen Lab in Saudi Arabia providing an interactive environment for local businesses and partners to experience and explore Nokia s latest technologies. The Lab is in Riyadh s thriving technology district Laysen Valley and aims to accelerate Saudi Arabia s digital infrastructure ambitions as outlined in its Vision 2030 strategy. With the growing interest and initiatives on OPEN RAN increased demand for private networks and smart city solutions as well as the rapid deployment of 5G & 5G-SA in Saudi and in MEA there is a need to accelerate the adoption of advanced mobile network technologies in the region. Open RAN Therefore in collaboration with leading technology partners such as Dell Technologies the Lab will demonstrate Open RAN enabling fl...
Owned 100 per cent by the Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) Riyadh Air aims to connect Saudi Arabia s capital Riyadh to 100 international cities by 2030. This and several other headlines came through from the Riyadh Air hub at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London. A partnership was revealed with Aramco for fuel supply while exploring pathways of alternative energy together. An announcement was made of a revolving credit facility with eight banks seven of them in the Kingdom and one from Dubai that highlights the confidence of the financial sector in the business case of the airline. Further Riyadh Air placed orders for 132 aircraft including 60 Airbus A321neo jets and 7 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air discussed the airline s cutting-edge digital plans with TTN on the sidelines of WTM. Riyadh Air s AI-powered digital capability will offer real-time flig...
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Owned 100 per cent by the Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) Riyadh Air aims to connect Saudi Arabia s capital Riyadh to 100 international cities by 2030. This and several other headlines came through from the Riyadh Air hub at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London. A partnership was revealed with Aramco for fuel supply while exploring pathways of alternative energy together. An announcement was made of a revolving credit facility with eight banks seven of them in the Kingdom and one from Dubai that highlights the confidence of the financial sector in the business case of the airline. Further Riyadh Air placed orders for 132 aircraft including 60 Airbus A321neo jets and 7 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Tony Douglas CEO of Riyadh Air discussed the airline s cutting-edge digital plans with TTN on the sidelines of WTM. Riyadh Air s AI-powered digital capability will offer real-time flig...
Saudi Arabia has announced remarkable progress in preparations to host the Expo 2030 Riyadh as it unveiled updates on its master plan for the global event during the 175th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) held recently in Paris. The Saudi delegation provided comprehensive updates on its theme visual identity masterplan and preparations for the global event reported Saudi Gazette. Three prominent Saudi speakers addressed the assembly sharing insights into the progress and future plans for the landmark event. Abdulaziz Alghannam Senior General Director of Expo 2030 Riyadh highlighted the milestones achieved since Riyadh s successful bid to host Expo 2030. He emphasized the city s readiness program which incorporates lessons from previous expos to ensure Riyadh meets the demands of hosting such a monu...
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Saudi Arabia has announced remarkable progress in preparations to host the Expo 2030 Riyadh as it unveiled updates on its master plan for the global event during the 175th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) held recently in Paris. The Saudi delegation provided comprehensive updates on its theme visual identity masterplan and preparations for the global event reported Saudi Gazette. Three prominent Saudi speakers addressed the assembly sharing insights into the progress and future plans for the landmark event. Abdulaziz Alghannam Senior General Director of Expo 2030 Riyadh highlighted the milestones achieved since Riyadh s successful bid to host Expo 2030. He emphasized the city s readiness program which incorporates lessons from previous expos to ensure Riyadh meets the demands of hosting such a monu...
The much-awaited Riyadh Metro the backbone of Saudi capital s public transport network was inaugurated on Wednesday (November 27) by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. King Salman viewed an introductory video about the Riyadh Metro one of the Kingdom s major projects during his reign distinguished by its standout design and technological features with a network that spans 176 km across 6 lines and 85 stations including 4 iconic ones said a Saudi Press Agency report. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) said: The Riyadh Public Transport Project which spans metro and bus networks is the culmination of concerted efforts made by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the outcome of his visionary leadership while serving a...
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The much-awaited Riyadh Metro the backbone of Saudi capital s public transport network was inaugurated on Wednesday (November 27) by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. King Salman viewed an introductory video about the Riyadh Metro one of the Kingdom s major projects during his reign distinguished by its standout design and technological features with a network that spans 176 km across 6 lines and 85 stations including 4 iconic ones said a Saudi Press Agency report. His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince Prime Minister and Chairman of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) said: The Riyadh Public Transport Project which spans metro and bus networks is the culmination of concerted efforts made by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the outcome of his visionary leadership while serving a...
Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) which manages and operates King Khalid International Airport has won five awards from the Customer Centricity World Series Awards. These were presented at a ceremony in Amsterdam Netherlands which was attended by international government and private sector organizations reported SPA . RAC won five awards for its outstanding customer focus including recognition for its digital strategy and customer experience design. On the top recognition CEO Ayman Abdulaziz AboAba said: These awards are a source of pride and a great incentive for us at Riyadh Airports to continue our efforts to improve the customer experience and adopt digital transformation initiatives while maintaining innovation and excellence to achieve a competitive level of service regionally and internationally. ...
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Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) which manages and operates King Khalid International Airport has won five awards from the Customer Centricity World Series Awards. These were presented at a ceremony in Amsterdam Netherlands which was attended by international government and private sector organizations reported SPA . RAC won five awards for its outstanding customer focus including recognition for its digital strategy and customer experience design. On the top recognition CEO Ayman Abdulaziz AboAba said: These awards are a source of pride and a great incentive for us at Riyadh Airports to continue our efforts to improve the customer experience and adopt digital transformation initiatives while maintaining innovation and excellence to achieve a competitive level of service regionally and internationally. ...
The hospitality market in Riyadh has been recording a strong performance due to an ongoing increase in business travel the start of major events like Riyadh Season along with the expansion of cultural and entertainment offerings in the city according to leading global property consultancy Knight Frank. These two factors together are contributing to the sharp improvement in the capital s hospitality market stated Knight Frank in a statement. The average daily rates (ADR) in the Saudi capital for instance grew by 19% to SAR847 while occupancy levels remained largely stable at 59.8%. This stability is likely tempered slightly by the sharp increase in ADR stated the property consultancy. Knight Frank said elsewhere in the commercial market Makkah has drawn more than 1.83 million pilgrims to perform Hajj in 2024. /di...
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The hospitality market in Riyadh has been recording a strong performance due to an ongoing increase in business travel the start of major events like Riyadh Season along with the expansion of cultural and entertainment offerings in the city according to leading global property consultancy Knight Frank. These two factors together are contributing to the sharp improvement in the capital s hospitality market stated Knight Frank in a statement. The average daily rates (ADR) in the Saudi capital for instance grew by 19% to SAR847 while occupancy levels remained largely stable at 59.8%. This stability is likely tempered slightly by the sharp increase in ADR stated the property consultancy. Knight Frank said elsewhere in the commercial market Makkah has drawn more than 1.83 million pilgrims to perform Hajj in 2024. /di...
The total amount of Grade A office space in Riyadh is expected to grow by 1 million sq m to hit 6.3 million sq m by the end of 2026 ion sq m thanks to the Program HQ which is contributing to increased demand for office space in the Saudi capital further influencing office lease rates according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. Indeed 517 companies have now committed to establishing their regional headquarters in the Kingdom well ahead of the 2030 target of 480 stated Knight Frank in its Autumn 2024 Saudi Arabia Commercial Market Review. As a result Riyadh has recorded the highest national increase in Grade A office lease rates over the last 12 months at 31% to around SAR 2 604 per square metre followed by 2.9% in Jeddah and by 2.2% in the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) it added. Faisal Durrani Partner Head of Research Mena explained: &q...
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The total amount of Grade A office space in Riyadh is expected to grow by 1 million sq m to hit 6.3 million sq m by the end of 2026 ion sq m thanks to the Program HQ which is contributing to increased demand for office space in the Saudi capital further influencing office lease rates according to global property consultancy Knight Frank. Indeed 517 companies have now committed to establishing their regional headquarters in the Kingdom well ahead of the 2030 target of 480 stated Knight Frank in its Autumn 2024 Saudi Arabia Commercial Market Review. As a result Riyadh has recorded the highest national increase in Grade A office lease rates over the last 12 months at 31% to around SAR 2 604 per square metre followed by 2.9% in Jeddah and by 2.2% in the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) it added. Faisal Durrani Partner Head of Research Mena explained: &q...
Saudi Arabia s National Housing Company has announced the launch of 11 key residential projects in Khuzam area of capital Riyadh featuring over 10 000 units - ranging from luxurious villas to contemporary apartments - thus catering to different clients needs. These developments including modern designs are part of NHC s strategic push to diversify housing supply and address the varied needs of Saudi families said the company in a statement. The new projects include Khuzam Park Residence with units up to 379 sq m and Tala Khuzam offering units as large as 430 sq m while Telal Khuzam has units of nearly 219 sq m; Iyali Khuzam (796 sq m); Jawharat Khuzam 1 (929 sq m) Nafah (600 sq m) Azyan Khuzam (200 to 471 sq m) and Jadaya (538 sq m). The projects also include Ewan Khuzam that features villas with areas of up to 594 sq m. /div...
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Saudi Arabia s National Housing Company has announced the launch of 11 key residential projects in Khuzam area of capital Riyadh featuring over 10 000 units - ranging from luxurious villas to contemporary apartments - thus catering to different clients needs. These developments including modern designs are part of NHC s strategic push to diversify housing supply and address the varied needs of Saudi families said the company in a statement. The new projects include Khuzam Park Residence with units up to 379 sq m and Tala Khuzam offering units as large as 430 sq m while Telal Khuzam has units of nearly 219 sq m; Iyali Khuzam (796 sq m); Jawharat Khuzam 1 (929 sq m) Nafah (600 sq m) Azyan Khuzam (200 to 471 sq m) and Jadaya (538 sq m). The projects also include Ewan Khuzam that features villas with areas of up to 594 sq m. /div...
Emirates NBD a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East North Africa and Turkey) region said it has joined hands with seven other financial institutions across Saudi Arabia to provide SAR5 billion ( 1.3 billion) revolving credit facility to Riyadh Air. The kingdom s newest national airline Riyadh Air is wholly owned by Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF. Announcing the new finance deal Emirates NBD saif the funding will provide critical support for Riyadh Air s operational launch fleet acquisition and infrastructure expansion laying a strong foundation for its ambition to enable the Saudi capital to become a gateway to the world and a global destination for transportation trade and tourism. The credit facility is structured as an Islamic Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) designed to align with Sharia principles while offering Riyadh Air flexible access to ca...
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Emirates NBD a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East North Africa and Turkey) region said it has joined hands with seven other financial institutions across Saudi Arabia to provide SAR5 billion ( 1.3 billion) revolving credit facility to Riyadh Air. The kingdom s newest national airline Riyadh Air is wholly owned by Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF. Announcing the new finance deal Emirates NBD saif the funding will provide critical support for Riyadh Air s operational launch fleet acquisition and infrastructure expansion laying a strong foundation for its ambition to enable the Saudi capital to become a gateway to the world and a global destination for transportation trade and tourism. The credit facility is structured as an Islamic Revolving Credit Facility (RCF) designed to align with Sharia principles while offering Riyadh Air flexible access to ca...
Global experts and medical professionals will gather in Riyadh to explore advancements in minimally invasive transplant techniques focusing on laparoscopic and robotic procedures that improve surgical precision and patient outcomes. To be organised by the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) the Minimally Invasive Organ Transplant Consensus Conference (MIOT.CC) will take place from December 12 to 14 2024. Under the leadership of Prof Dieter Broering Executive Director of the Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence KFSHRC has set new standards in liver transplant through pioneering robotic surgery. Having performed the world s first fully robotic living donor liver transplant KFSHRC established a global benchmark for surgical innovation and safety. In 2024 it furthered this legacy with the world s first fully robotic heart trans...
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Global experts and medical professionals will gather in Riyadh to explore advancements in minimally invasive transplant techniques focusing on laparoscopic and robotic procedures that improve surgical precision and patient outcomes. To be organised by the King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) the Minimally Invasive Organ Transplant Consensus Conference (MIOT.CC) will take place from December 12 to 14 2024. Under the leadership of Prof Dieter Broering Executive Director of the Organ Transplant Centre of Excellence KFSHRC has set new standards in liver transplant through pioneering robotic surgery. Having performed the world s first fully robotic living donor liver transplant KFSHRC established a global benchmark for surgical innovation and safety. In 2024 it furthered this legacy with the world s first fully robotic heart trans...
Tilal Real Estates a leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia has launched Heart of Khobar one of the largest real estate projects in the Eastern Province with a market value of SR 6 billion ( 1.63 billion) upon completion of its phases a report said. The company made its announcement during its participation at Cityscape Global exhibition in Riyadh being held from November 11 to 14 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center Malham north of Riyadh Saudi Gazette said in a report. The project aims to provide adequate housing for Saudi families by delivering a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly urban environment and promoting an integrated lifestyle in the heart of Khobar. The Heart of Khobar project extends over a total area of 268 813 sqm. With its strategic location in the luxurious Al Raw...
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Tilal Real Estates a leading real estate company in Saudi Arabia has launched Heart of Khobar one of the largest real estate projects in the Eastern Province with a market value of SR 6 billion ( 1.63 billion) upon completion of its phases a report said. The company made its announcement during its participation at Cityscape Global exhibition in Riyadh being held from November 11 to 14 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center Malham north of Riyadh Saudi Gazette said in a report. The project aims to provide adequate housing for Saudi families by delivering a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly urban environment and promoting an integrated lifestyle in the heart of Khobar. The Heart of Khobar project extends over a total area of 268 813 sqm. With its strategic location in the luxurious Al Raw...
Cityscape Global the world s largest real estate event opened its doors today (November 11) in the Saudi capital with an expanded focus on driving business-to-business (B2B) transactions marking its second consecutive year under the theme The Future of Living . Running until November 14 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre this year s event grows to add on two new halls over 45 000 sq m featuring various new segments more than 150 hours of content 500 experts sharing Future of Living insights and 400 exhibitors said the organiser Tahaluf a joint venture of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity Programming and Drones the Events Investment Fund and global company Informa. Cityscape Global 2024 will offer real estate technology professionals and enthusiasts a packed schedule of opportunities to learn and engage through interactive dialogue sess...
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Cityscape Global the world s largest real estate event opened its doors today (November 11) in the Saudi capital with an expanded focus on driving business-to-business (B2B) transactions marking its second consecutive year under the theme The Future of Living . Running until November 14 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre this year s event grows to add on two new halls over 45 000 sq m featuring various new segments more than 150 hours of content 500 experts sharing Future of Living insights and 400 exhibitors said the organiser Tahaluf a joint venture of the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity Programming and Drones the Events Investment Fund and global company Informa. Cityscape Global 2024 will offer real estate technology professionals and enthusiasts a packed schedule of opportunities to learn and engage through interactive dialogue sess...
Cityscape Global the world s largest real estate event will open its doors tomorrow (November 11) in the Saudi capital with an expanded focus on driving business-to-business (B2B) transactions. Running until November 14 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre this year s Cityscape Global grows to add on two new halls over 45 000 sq m featuring various new segments more than 150 hours of content 500 experts sharing Future of Living insights and 400 exhibitors said the event organiser Tahaluf. The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) in partnership with Real Estate General Authority (REGA) Vision 2030 Housing Programme. Cityscape Global 2024 supporting Foundation Partners include National Housing Company (NHC) NEOM ROSH New Murabba King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Diriyah Company and...
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Cityscape Global the world s largest real estate event will open its doors tomorrow (November 11) in the Saudi capital with an expanded focus on driving business-to-business (B2B) transactions. Running until November 14 at the Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Centre this year s Cityscape Global grows to add on two new halls over 45 000 sq m featuring various new segments more than 150 hours of content 500 experts sharing Future of Living insights and 400 exhibitors said the event organiser Tahaluf. The event is sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) in partnership with Real Estate General Authority (REGA) Vision 2030 Housing Programme. Cityscape Global 2024 supporting Foundation Partners include National Housing Company (NHC) NEOM ROSH New Murabba King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) Diriyah Company and...
Saudi-based Ezdihar Real Estate Development has announced the launch of its iconic office and lifestyle project - Ezdihar Park - being set up within the King Saud University district at an investment of SAR1.1 billion ( 293 million). As Riyadh rises as a premier business hub in the Middle East the unprecedented demand for high-quality office spaces is soaring. Ezdihar Park is strategically designed to address this demand offering over 100 000 sq m of leasable office space complemented by 70 000 sqm of landscaped surroundings across 23 architecturally distinct buildings said the developer. With the Regional Headquarters Program drawing global companies to Riyadh Ezdihar Park answers to the critical need for office space in a market that experiences rapid influx of businesses and investors increased rental rates and a scarcity of available space. Ezdihar Park p...
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Saudi-based Ezdihar Real Estate Development has announced the launch of its iconic office and lifestyle project - Ezdihar Park - being set up within the King Saud University district at an investment of SAR1.1 billion ( 293 million). As Riyadh rises as a premier business hub in the Middle East the unprecedented demand for high-quality office spaces is soaring. Ezdihar Park is strategically designed to address this demand offering over 100 000 sq m of leasable office space complemented by 70 000 sqm of landscaped surroundings across 23 architecturally distinct buildings said the developer. With the Regional Headquarters Program drawing global companies to Riyadh Ezdihar Park answers to the critical need for office space in a market that experiences rapid influx of businesses and investors increased rental rates and a scarcity of available space. Ezdihar Park p...
Saudi-based Al Watania Poultry a leader in poultry production has announced plans to set up a mega cooling plant with a 17 700 kW capacity within its facility in Riyadh. It has signed up leading engineering group GEA for the procurement and construction of the plant s systems furthering Watania s dedication to a modern safe and efficient work environment. The initiative underscores Al Watania s commitment to advancing food security and supporting Saudi Arabia s economic growth by leveraging advanced technology and enhancing the productivity of its facilities and workforce. Ranked 24th globally in the poultry industry and providing 30% of Saudi Arabia s poultry supply Al Watania Poultry continues to establish itself as a cornerstone of national food security. The new cooling plant will service multiple biothe...
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Saudi-based Al Watania Poultry a leader in poultry production has announced plans to set up a mega cooling plant with a 17 700 kW capacity within its facility in Riyadh. It has signed up leading engineering group GEA for the procurement and construction of the plant s systems furthering Watania s dedication to a modern safe and efficient work environment. The initiative underscores Al Watania s commitment to advancing food security and supporting Saudi Arabia s economic growth by leveraging advanced technology and enhancing the productivity of its facilities and workforce. Ranked 24th globally in the poultry industry and providing 30% of Saudi Arabia s poultry supply Al Watania Poultry continues to establish itself as a cornerstone of national food security. The new cooling plant will service multiple biothe...
Global tech corporation FPT has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of its global expansion strategy to meet the rising demand for digital services and solutions. This expansion marks FPT as the first Vietnamese firm licensed for regional operations in Saudi Arabia reaffirming its dedication to the Kingdom s digital transformation and Vision 2030. The opening ceremony coincided with Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh s official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the heart of the region s largest economy the Riyadh regional headquarters positions FPT closer to key clients and unlocks new business opportunities. By leveraging FPT s global network and extensive expertise in AI and semiconductors along with deep insights in manufacturing banking government transportation and beyond the regional headquarters strengthens the company...
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Global tech corporation FPT has inaugurated its regional headquarters in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of its global expansion strategy to meet the rising demand for digital services and solutions. This expansion marks FPT as the first Vietnamese firm licensed for regional operations in Saudi Arabia reaffirming its dedication to the Kingdom s digital transformation and Vision 2030. The opening ceremony coincided with Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh s official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the heart of the region s largest economy the Riyadh regional headquarters positions FPT closer to key clients and unlocks new business opportunities. By leveraging FPT s global network and extensive expertise in AI and semiconductors along with deep insights in manufacturing banking government transportation and beyond the regional headquarters strengthens the company...
Riyadh Air the startup airline wholly owned by the PIF (Public Investment Fund) Saudi Arabia s sovereign wealth fund has successfully closed its inaugural self-arranged Islamic Revolving Credit Facility amounting to SR3.0 billion. The facility also includes a committed accordion option for an additional SR2.0 billion. The one-year unsecured financing agreement has been secured with eight leading financial institutions: Arab National Bank (anb) Al Rajhi Bank Gulf International Bank (GIB) Emirates NBD (ENBD) Riyad Bank Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) and Saudi National Bank (SNB). The landmark signing of this facility took place during the FII 8th Edition 2024 (Future Investment Initiative) held in Riyadh. Strong market positioning This strategic financial arrangement highlights ...
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Riyadh Air the startup airline wholly owned by the PIF (Public Investment Fund) Saudi Arabia s sovereign wealth fund has successfully closed its inaugural self-arranged Islamic Revolving Credit Facility amounting to SR3.0 billion. The facility also includes a committed accordion option for an additional SR2.0 billion. The one-year unsecured financing agreement has been secured with eight leading financial institutions: Arab National Bank (anb) Al Rajhi Bank Gulf International Bank (GIB) Emirates NBD (ENBD) Riyad Bank Banque Saudi Fransi (BSF) Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) and Saudi National Bank (SNB). The landmark signing of this facility took place during the FII 8th Edition 2024 (Future Investment Initiative) held in Riyadh. Strong market positioning This strategic financial arrangement highlights ...
Riyadh Air the new premium international airline from Saudi Arabia has placed orders for 60 A321neo single-aisle aircraft with avaitaion major Airbus in a multibillion-dollar deal that positions the airline for efficient flight operations by having an optimal fleet mix to fulfill its network ambitions of 100 destinations by 2030. The deal inked at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 8th Edition Conference is the latest step towards its maiden flight in 2025. The Airbus A321neo airliner is among the most sustainable and efficient in the industry and combined with the original wide-body aircraft order announced in 2023 will ensure the optimal mix of aircraft to match Riyadh Air s network growth. On a scale unprecedented for an airline startup Riyadh Air has ordered a total of 132 aircraft to power its growth plans. Yasir Al Rumayyan the Governor of Saudi sovereig...
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Riyadh Air the new premium international airline from Saudi Arabia has placed orders for 60 A321neo single-aisle aircraft with avaitaion major Airbus in a multibillion-dollar deal that positions the airline for efficient flight operations by having an optimal fleet mix to fulfill its network ambitions of 100 destinations by 2030. The deal inked at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 8th Edition Conference is the latest step towards its maiden flight in 2025. The Airbus A321neo airliner is among the most sustainable and efficient in the industry and combined with the original wide-body aircraft order announced in 2023 will ensure the optimal mix of aircraft to match Riyadh Air s network growth. On a scale unprecedented for an airline startup Riyadh Air has ordered a total of 132 aircraft to power its growth plans. Yasir Al Rumayyan the Governor of Saudi sovereig...
Aramco one of the world s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies and Riyadh Air KSA s new premium international airline have signed an MoU to collaborate in low-carbon fuel supply and sustainability. The MoU was signed during the FII 8th Edition in Riyadh. Yasser M Mufti Aramco Executive Vice President of Products & Customers said: We are delighted by the prospect of exploring a wide variety of opportunities for collaboration between Aramco and Riyadh Air. Both companies have expressed a desire to adopt latest technologies elevate experiences and contribute to sustainability objectives. Aramco s work to develop lower-carbon fuels its strong focus on digitalisation and its aviation experience among other things provide a strong platform for potential cooperation with Riyadh Air. Adam Boukadida Riyadh ...
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Aramco one of the world s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies and Riyadh Air KSA s new premium international airline have signed an MoU to collaborate in low-carbon fuel supply and sustainability. The MoU was signed during the FII 8th Edition in Riyadh. Yasser M Mufti Aramco Executive Vice President of Products & Customers said: We are delighted by the prospect of exploring a wide variety of opportunities for collaboration between Aramco and Riyadh Air. Both companies have expressed a desire to adopt latest technologies elevate experiences and contribute to sustainability objectives. Aramco s work to develop lower-carbon fuels its strong focus on digitalisation and its aviation experience among other things provide a strong platform for potential cooperation with Riyadh Air. Adam Boukadida Riyadh ...
New Murabba a unit of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF recently hosted a forum for its strategic partners in Riyadh. The debut event held at the Crowne Plaza RDC in Digital City brought together over 40 senior leaders from various companies and strategic partners who engaged in open dialogue and exchanged ideas on Saudi Vision 2030 and the future of Riyadh s new transformative downtown. Eissa Almunif Executive Director of EPMO and Stakeholder Management at New Murabba opened the day welcoming the partners and highlighting the Vision 2030 and what this means for Riyadh City residential today. In his keynote address New Murabba CEO Michael Dyke said: Together we are building an extraordinary destination that will serve as a model of future urban planning - for the Kingdom and other nations worldwide. Dyke e...
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New Murabba a unit of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF recently hosted a forum for its strategic partners in Riyadh. The debut event held at the Crowne Plaza RDC in Digital City brought together over 40 senior leaders from various companies and strategic partners who engaged in open dialogue and exchanged ideas on Saudi Vision 2030 and the future of Riyadh s new transformative downtown. Eissa Almunif Executive Director of EPMO and Stakeholder Management at New Murabba opened the day welcoming the partners and highlighting the Vision 2030 and what this means for Riyadh City residential today. In his keynote address New Murabba CEO Michael Dyke said: Together we are building an extraordinary destination that will serve as a model of future urban planning - for the Kingdom and other nations worldwide. Dyke e...
The Global Proptech Summit held by the Real Estate General Authority in partnership with the National Housing Company kicked off today (October 27) in Riyadh bringing together prominent figures experts and specialists in the real estate industry and technology from 80 countries. Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail attended the opening ceremony where he underscored the significance of the event which helps keep pace with developments in the local regional and international real estate sector. He emphasised the kingdom s commitment to transforming Riyadh into a global hub for real estate technology to advance the real estate sector create new investment opportunities and leverage these technologies to drive the digital transformation reported SPA . He also stressed that the digital transformation is a crucial component of the Kingdom&#...
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The Global Proptech Summit held by the Real Estate General Authority in partnership with the National Housing Company kicked off today (October 27) in Riyadh bringing together prominent figures experts and specialists in the real estate industry and technology from 80 countries. Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majed Al-Hogail attended the opening ceremony where he underscored the significance of the event which helps keep pace with developments in the local regional and international real estate sector. He emphasised the kingdom s commitment to transforming Riyadh into a global hub for real estate technology to advance the real estate sector create new investment opportunities and leverage these technologies to drive the digital transformation reported SPA . He also stressed that the digital transformation is a crucial component of the Kingdom&#...
Elm a provider of digital solutions has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with Riyadh Development Company to launch the Electronic Vehicle Auction Platform within the International Development Car Auction . This collaboration aligns with the shared vision of both organisations to accelerate digital transformation in vehicle auctions across Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed by Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Alomair Elm s CEO and Waleed Alkharji Chief Wholesale Markets Officer at Riyadh Development Company on the sidelines of the Gitex Global 2024. The collaboration seeks to operationalise the actual auction ground Auction for International Automotive Reconstruction and provide it with all the technical logistical and government support. This will ensure automation and enhance vehicle owners experience across various categories who wish to sell their vehicl...
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Elm a provider of digital solutions has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with Riyadh Development Company to launch the Electronic Vehicle Auction Platform within the International Development Car Auction . This collaboration aligns with the shared vision of both organisations to accelerate digital transformation in vehicle auctions across Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed by Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Alomair Elm s CEO and Waleed Alkharji Chief Wholesale Markets Officer at Riyadh Development Company on the sidelines of the Gitex Global 2024. The collaboration seeks to operationalise the actual auction ground Auction for International Automotive Reconstruction and provide it with all the technical logistical and government support. This will ensure automation and enhance vehicle owners experience across various categories who wish to sell their vehicl...
Saudi-based Riyadh Development Company has announced that it has been appointed as the developer of a real estate investment fund worth more than SAR2.1 billion ( 558 million) to be managed by ANB Capital a leading brokerage firm in the kingdom. The Fund aims to develop infrastructure on a 1.8-million-sq-m area spanning across three plots in Al Rimal Al Qadisiyah and Al Janadriyah east of the capital said Riyadh Development Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. Thanks to its strategic location the plot has a significant potential for future development of commercial office and residential real estate projects. The project is likely to be developed and exited within four years it stated. As per the agreement inked with ANB Capital the Fund will own and develop the land with Riyadh Development Company participating as an investor with an estimated share of 10% of ...
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Saudi-based Riyadh Development Company has announced that it has been appointed as the developer of a real estate investment fund worth more than SAR2.1 billion ( 558 million) to be managed by ANB Capital a leading brokerage firm in the kingdom. The Fund aims to develop infrastructure on a 1.8-million-sq-m area spanning across three plots in Al Rimal Al Qadisiyah and Al Janadriyah east of the capital said Riyadh Development Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. Thanks to its strategic location the plot has a significant potential for future development of commercial office and residential real estate projects. The project is likely to be developed and exited within four years it stated. As per the agreement inked with ANB Capital the Fund will own and develop the land with Riyadh Development Company participating as an investor with an estimated share of 10% of ...
A high-level delegation from Saudi capital Riyadh visiting South Korea has signed an agreement with Seoul officials in bid to boost co-operation and achieving mutual benefit in several key sectors. The MoU aims to enhance bilateral relations and achieve mutual benefit in several fields including city management and operation cultural exchange smart cities and sustainable urban planning reported SPA . The agreement was signed by Mayor of Riyadh Region Prince Dr Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf along with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in the Korean capital. The two mayors held a bilateral meeting and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Riyadh and Seoul in the field of urban development it added. ...
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A high-level delegation from Saudi capital Riyadh visiting South Korea has signed an agreement with Seoul officials in bid to boost co-operation and achieving mutual benefit in several key sectors. The MoU aims to enhance bilateral relations and achieve mutual benefit in several fields including city management and operation cultural exchange smart cities and sustainable urban planning reported SPA . The agreement was signed by Mayor of Riyadh Region Prince Dr Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf along with Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon in the Korean capital. The two mayors held a bilateral meeting and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between Riyadh and Seoul in the field of urban development it added. ...
Artefact a leading global consultancy in data and AI transformation will be hosting a one-day summit in Saudi capital Riyadh which will see over 150 global thought leaders industry experts and decision-makers explore the latest advancements in data and AI technology. To be held on October 8 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences the Artefact Summit 2024 aims to highlight the latest global innovations in this field. The event comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is slowly transforming itself into a global hub for AI innovation. It will feature keynote presentations panel discussions fireside chats and interactive sessions with a focus on fostering innovation and driving business growth through strategic data and AI utilization. High level speakers from renowned companies and government entities will join the event providing key insights into the future ...
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Artefact a leading global consultancy in data and AI transformation will be hosting a one-day summit in Saudi capital Riyadh which will see over 150 global thought leaders industry experts and decision-makers explore the latest advancements in data and AI technology. To be held on October 8 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences the Artefact Summit 2024 aims to highlight the latest global innovations in this field. The event comes at a time when Saudi Arabia is slowly transforming itself into a global hub for AI innovation. It will feature keynote presentations panel discussions fireside chats and interactive sessions with a focus on fostering innovation and driving business growth through strategic data and AI utilization. High level speakers from renowned companies and government entities will join the event providing key insights into the future ...
Vertiv a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions in collaboration with MMR a subsidiary of Midis Energy Group has announced the launch of its AI Innovation Roadshow in the Middle East. The inaugural event which took place on September 25 at the Fairmont Riyadh was the first in a series designed to educate and equip customers and consultants with essential expertise for managing high-density compute environments. The Roadshow signifies a step forward in professional engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) specialists from Vertiv offering participants a deeper understanding of the dynamic landscape of accelerated computing. This series is in line with Vertiv s dedication to technological advancement showcasing AI-ready infrastructure solutions that highlight the company s position as a forerunner in the digital infrastr...
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Vertiv a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions in collaboration with MMR a subsidiary of Midis Energy Group has announced the launch of its AI Innovation Roadshow in the Middle East. The inaugural event which took place on September 25 at the Fairmont Riyadh was the first in a series designed to educate and equip customers and consultants with essential expertise for managing high-density compute environments. The Roadshow signifies a step forward in professional engagement with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and High-Performance Computing (HPC) specialists from Vertiv offering participants a deeper understanding of the dynamic landscape of accelerated computing. This series is in line with Vertiv s dedication to technological advancement showcasing AI-ready infrastructure solutions that highlight the company s position as a forerunner in the digital infrastr...
Roshn the kingdom s leading national multi-asset class real estate developer and a PIF company has signed a MoU with the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) to further how infrastructure projects are planned and delivered in the capital and its surrounding area. The agreement which was signed on the sidelines of Saudi Infrastructure Expo will cover a number of areas including the sharing of expertise and best practices in planning projects and using technology to deliver high quality infrastructure projects for the capital and its residents. Sustainability will also be top of the agenda with Roshn and RIPC working to roll out joint sustainability initiatives to green the city said Roshn in its statement. The memorandum was signed by Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Mayor of Riyadh Region Chairman of the Board of Riyadh Infrastructure Pro...
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Roshn the kingdom s leading national multi-asset class real estate developer and a PIF company has signed a MoU with the Riyadh Infrastructure Projects Center (RIPC) to further how infrastructure projects are planned and delivered in the capital and its surrounding area. The agreement which was signed on the sidelines of Saudi Infrastructure Expo will cover a number of areas including the sharing of expertise and best practices in planning projects and using technology to deliver high quality infrastructure projects for the capital and its residents. Sustainability will also be top of the agenda with Roshn and RIPC working to roll out joint sustainability initiatives to green the city said Roshn in its statement. The memorandum was signed by Prince Dr. Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Mayor of Riyadh Region Chairman of the Board of Riyadh Infrastructure Pro...
The second edition of Cityscape Global the region s leading real estate event is set to be the biggest in the international series history with focus on The Future of Living featuring over 400 top exhibitors in addition to more than 500 speakers and 7 conferences according to the event organisers Tahaluf. Tahaluf is a joint venture partnership between the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity Programming and Drones Events Investment Fund and Informa one of the world s biggest tradeshow organisers. Taking place from November 11 to 14 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center Malham Cityscape Global 2024 will be held under the theme The Future of Living sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) supported by the General Real Estate Authority and Housing Program. It will be a platform for international...
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The second edition of Cityscape Global the region s leading real estate event is set to be the biggest in the international series history with focus on The Future of Living featuring over 400 top exhibitors in addition to more than 500 speakers and 7 conferences according to the event organisers Tahaluf. Tahaluf is a joint venture partnership between the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity Programming and Drones Events Investment Fund and Informa one of the world s biggest tradeshow organisers. Taking place from November 11 to 14 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center Malham Cityscape Global 2024 will be held under the theme The Future of Living sponsored by the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) supported by the General Real Estate Authority and Housing Program. It will be a platform for international...
Riyadh Municipality has signed five contracts worth SAR6 billion ( 1.6 billion) to improve road quality in the capital in line with the municipality s strategic plans to improve mobility and create a vibrant Riyadh that meets the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability. The scope of work includes rehabilitation and asphalting of the road network covering nearly 83 million sq m area over a five-year period reported SPA. These upgrades will improve road quality ensure safe mobility and bring the city s infrastructure up to international standards. To ensure efficient prioritization the municipality has divided the city into five zones: north south east west and central. This zoning system allows for accurate assessment of road conditions and the identification of key areas for improvement stated the report. T...
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Riyadh Municipality has signed five contracts worth SAR6 billion ( 1.6 billion) to improve road quality in the capital in line with the municipality s strategic plans to improve mobility and create a vibrant Riyadh that meets the highest standards of efficiency and sustainability. The scope of work includes rehabilitation and asphalting of the road network covering nearly 83 million sq m area over a five-year period reported SPA. These upgrades will improve road quality ensure safe mobility and bring the city s infrastructure up to international standards. To ensure efficient prioritization the municipality has divided the city into five zones: north south east west and central. This zoning system allows for accurate assessment of road conditions and the identification of key areas for improvement stated the report. T...
The state-of-the-art digital-first solutions of Sutherland a leading global business and digital transformation partner will power Riyadh Air s financial operations under a new partnership agreement signed recently. Sutherland altra an advanced future-ready platform for finance solutions will enable the airline to drive operational efficiency and ensure seamless sales-to-cash management with integrated revenue accounting accounts receivable and comprehensive revenue assurance services. Founded in 2023 Riyadh Air is set to become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s new national carrier. By 2030 it aims to operate to over 100 domestic and global destinations. At Riyadh Air we aim to be the world s first digital native airline and our partnership with Sutherland is a pivotal step in our mission to deliver this objective said Adam Boukadida CFO of Riyadh Air. Adopting world-class technologies such as Suth...
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The state-of-the-art digital-first solutions of Sutherland a leading global business and digital transformation partner will power Riyadh Air s financial operations under a new partnership agreement signed recently. Sutherland altra an advanced future-ready platform for finance solutions will enable the airline to drive operational efficiency and ensure seamless sales-to-cash management with integrated revenue accounting accounts receivable and comprehensive revenue assurance services. Founded in 2023 Riyadh Air is set to become the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s new national carrier. By 2030 it aims to operate to over 100 domestic and global destinations. At Riyadh Air we aim to be the world s first digital native airline and our partnership with Sutherland is a pivotal step in our mission to deliver this objective said Adam Boukadida CFO of Riyadh Air. Adopting world-class technologies such as Suth...
UFC the world s premier mixed martial arts organisation and the Saudi Arabia s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) have announced the title sponsorship by Riyadh Season of the first live sporting event at the famous Sphere Las Vegas. Taking place on September 14 in Las Vegas Nevada Riyadh Season Noche UFC is a testament to both UFC and Riyadh Season s trailblazing presence across the global sporting scene - with the UFC event being the first sporting event to ever take place at the state-of-the-art venue and Riyadh Season being the first title sponsor afforded naming rights to a UFC event. Here s what s in store for the night: A tribute to Mexico and its extraordinary contributions to combat sports the event will celebrate Mexican Independence Day and feature the premiere of the film For Mexico For All Time . ...
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UFC the world s premier mixed martial arts organisation and the Saudi Arabia s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) have announced the title sponsorship by Riyadh Season of the first live sporting event at the famous Sphere Las Vegas. Taking place on September 14 in Las Vegas Nevada Riyadh Season Noche UFC is a testament to both UFC and Riyadh Season s trailblazing presence across the global sporting scene - with the UFC event being the first sporting event to ever take place at the state-of-the-art venue and Riyadh Season being the first title sponsor afforded naming rights to a UFC event. Here s what s in store for the night: A tribute to Mexico and its extraordinary contributions to combat sports the event will celebrate Mexican Independence Day and feature the premiere of the film For Mexico For All Time . ...
The GAIN Summit 2024 (September 10-12) in Riyadh gathered a diverse group of international leaders experts and innovators in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry facilitating discussions and collaborations on the future of artificial intelligence. At the event Boston Consulting Group an insight partner for the event unveiled its latest white paper on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) the next frontier in AI revolution and its implications. The new report Artificial General Intelligence: Demystifying AI s Next Frontier explores AGI s key concepts and future potential and examines how it differs from current AI technologies. The report provides an overview of AGI s applications across industries its technological and ethical challenges in development and the governance frameworks necessary for its responsible implementation. It also highlights the need for stakeholder collaboration to guide...
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The GAIN Summit 2024 (September 10-12) in Riyadh gathered a diverse group of international leaders experts and innovators in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry facilitating discussions and collaborations on the future of artificial intelligence. At the event Boston Consulting Group an insight partner for the event unveiled its latest white paper on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) the next frontier in AI revolution and its implications. The new report Artificial General Intelligence: Demystifying AI s Next Frontier explores AGI s key concepts and future potential and examines how it differs from current AI technologies. The report provides an overview of AGI s applications across industries its technological and ethical challenges in development and the governance frameworks necessary for its responsible implementation. It also highlights the need for stakeholder collaboration to guide...
Carrier Global Corporation a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions has announced the grand opening of its regional office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. This strategic move underscores Carrier s commitment to enhancing its operations in the Middle East aligning with the region s growth and development ambitions the company said. Establishing our Regional office in Riyadh is a strategic decision that aligns with our vision to be closer to our customers and partners in this rapidly growing region. Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 and its focus on sustainability and innovation make Riyadh an ideal location for our regional headquarters. said Didier Genois Vice President & General Manager Carrier CHVAC Europe Middle East and Africa. This move will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers and accelerate the deployment of our cutting-edge intelligent climate and energy solutions across the ...
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Carrier Global Corporation a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions has announced the grand opening of its regional office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. This strategic move underscores Carrier s commitment to enhancing its operations in the Middle East aligning with the region s growth and development ambitions the company said. Establishing our Regional office in Riyadh is a strategic decision that aligns with our vision to be closer to our customers and partners in this rapidly growing region. Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 and its focus on sustainability and innovation make Riyadh an ideal location for our regional headquarters. said Didier Genois Vice President & General Manager Carrier CHVAC Europe Middle East and Africa. This move will allow us to better serve the needs of our customers and accelerate the deployment of our cutting-edge intelligent climate and energy solutions across the ...
Virgin Atalntic will operate daily flights between London Heathrow Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh starting March next year. Saudi Arabia s Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb oversaw the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Kingdom s Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and Virgin Atlantic Airlines in this regard at the Ministry of Tourism s headquarters on Monday a Saudi Press Agency report said. The service will utilise an Airbus A330 aircraft. Virgin Atlantic s entry into the Saudi market marks the 10th airline collaboration with the ACP since the start of the year underscoring ongoing efforts to boost air connectivity in the Kingdom. The Air Connectivity Program is a key component of Saudi Arabia s National Tourism Strategy and National Aviation Strategy. It aims to drive tourism gr...
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Virgin Atalntic will operate daily flights between London Heathrow Airport and King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh starting March next year. Saudi Arabia s Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb oversaw the signing of a cooperation agreement between the Kingdom s Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and Virgin Atlantic Airlines in this regard at the Ministry of Tourism s headquarters on Monday a Saudi Press Agency report said. The service will utilise an Airbus A330 aircraft. Virgin Atlantic s entry into the Saudi market marks the 10th airline collaboration with the ACP since the start of the year underscoring ongoing efforts to boost air connectivity in the Kingdom. The Air Connectivity Program is a key component of Saudi Arabia s National Tourism Strategy and National Aviation Strategy. It aims to drive tourism gr...
Japanese high-pressure concrete specialist Aizawa High Pressure Concrete Company and Saudi Arabian real estate developer Al Saedan for Development have announced that they have established a joint venture to produce pre-stressed concrete structural components for the Riyadh metropolitan area. The partnership aims to capitalise on Saudi Arabia s ambitious housing programme outlined in its Vision 2030 with plans to build a factory at the Modon Industrial Complex near Riyadh according to a statement from the Japanese company. The venture will focus on promoting precast concrete (PC) construction as a durable and clean alternative to traditional on-site construction methods said the statement from Aizawa. The Saudi government is expected to order around 400 000 concrete villas over the next decade creating significant demand for prefabricated construction solutions...
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Japanese high-pressure concrete specialist Aizawa High Pressure Concrete Company and Saudi Arabian real estate developer Al Saedan for Development have announced that they have established a joint venture to produce pre-stressed concrete structural components for the Riyadh metropolitan area. The partnership aims to capitalise on Saudi Arabia s ambitious housing programme outlined in its Vision 2030 with plans to build a factory at the Modon Industrial Complex near Riyadh according to a statement from the Japanese company. The venture will focus on promoting precast concrete (PC) construction as a durable and clean alternative to traditional on-site construction methods said the statement from Aizawa. The Saudi government is expected to order around 400 000 concrete villas over the next decade creating significant demand for prefabricated construction solutions...
The Fast Food & Cafe Convention (FFCC) will bring together senior executives and thought leaders from the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) café casual dining and cloud kitchen sectors when it gets underway in Riyadh on September 10. Taking place at the prestigious VOCO Hotel in Riyadh the second edition of the convention is set to be even bigger and more impactful than before. With over 650 delegates 45 influential speakers and 20 exhibitors and partners the event aims to foster an environment of learning networking and collaboration. As the Saudi food and beverage industry rapidly evolves this convention serves as a crucial platform to explore new strategies technologies and trends driving the sector forward. The 2024 agenda features key discussions on pivotal topics such as: The Vision 2030 Initiative: A Growth Catalyst for the Restaurant Industry Design Guest Experience & Efficiency: A ...
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The Fast Food & Cafe Convention (FFCC) will bring together senior executives and thought leaders from the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) café casual dining and cloud kitchen sectors when it gets underway in Riyadh on September 10. Taking place at the prestigious VOCO Hotel in Riyadh the second edition of the convention is set to be even bigger and more impactful than before. With over 650 delegates 45 influential speakers and 20 exhibitors and partners the event aims to foster an environment of learning networking and collaboration. As the Saudi food and beverage industry rapidly evolves this convention serves as a crucial platform to explore new strategies technologies and trends driving the sector forward. The 2024 agenda features key discussions on pivotal topics such as: The Vision 2030 Initiative: A Growth Catalyst for the Restaurant Industry Design Guest Experience & Efficiency: A ...
Work is forging ahead on the SAR17.2 billion ( 4.586 billion) The Avenues Riyadh which is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. Having broken ground during the first quarter of 2022 the project has reached 44.5 per cent completion said a statement. Joining the kingdom s numerous new mega projects The Avenues - Riyadh is a collaboration between Shomoul Holding Company and regional architecture and engineering firm Pace. Located at the heart of Saudi Arabia in the northern region of Riyadh City overlooking the intersection of King Salman Road and King Fahad Road The Avenues - Riyadh extends across an area of 390 000 sq m with a total built up area of 1 870 000 sq m. The mixed-purpose development will house a plethora of hospitality lifestyle and entertainment venues including three hotel towers namely a Waldorf Astoria Canopy by Hi...
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Work is forging ahead on the SAR17.2 billion ( 4.586 billion) The Avenues Riyadh which is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. Having broken ground during the first quarter of 2022 the project has reached 44.5 per cent completion said a statement. Joining the kingdom s numerous new mega projects The Avenues - Riyadh is a collaboration between Shomoul Holding Company and regional architecture and engineering firm Pace. Located at the heart of Saudi Arabia in the northern region of Riyadh City overlooking the intersection of King Salman Road and King Fahad Road The Avenues - Riyadh extends across an area of 390 000 sq m with a total built up area of 1 870 000 sq m. The mixed-purpose development will house a plethora of hospitality lifestyle and entertainment venues including three hotel towers namely a Waldorf Astoria Canopy by Hi...
Work is forging ahead on the SAR17.2 billion ( 4.586 billion) The Avenues Riyadh which is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. Having broken ground during the first quarter of 2022 the project has reached 44.5 per cent completion said a statement. Joining the kingdom s numerous new mega projects The Avenues - Riyadh is a collaboration between Shomoul Holding Company and regional architecture and engineering firm Pace. Located at the heart of Saudi Arabia in the northern region of Riyadh City overlooking the intersection of King Salman Road and King Fahad Road The Avenues - Riyadh extends across an area of 390 000 sq m with a total built up area of 1 870 000 sq m. The mixed-purpose development will house a plethora of hospitality lifestyle and entertainment venues including three hotel towers namely a Waldorf Astoria Canopy by Hi...
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Work is forging ahead on the SAR17.2 billion ( 4.586 billion) The Avenues Riyadh which is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. Having broken ground during the first quarter of 2022 the project has reached 44.5 per cent completion said a statement. Joining the kingdom s numerous new mega projects The Avenues - Riyadh is a collaboration between Shomoul Holding Company and regional architecture and engineering firm Pace. Located at the heart of Saudi Arabia in the northern region of Riyadh City overlooking the intersection of King Salman Road and King Fahad Road The Avenues - Riyadh extends across an area of 390 000 sq m with a total built up area of 1 870 000 sq m. The mixed-purpose development will house a plethora of hospitality lifestyle and entertainment venues including three hotel towers namely a Waldorf Astoria Canopy by Hi...
Work is forging ahead on the SAR17.2 billion ( 4.586 billion) The Avenues Riyadh which is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. Having broken ground during the first quarter of 2022 the project has reached 44.5 per cent completion said a statement. Joining the kingdom s numerous new mega projects The Avenues - Riyadh is a collaboration between Shomoul Holding Company and regional architecture and engineering firm Pace. Located at the heart of Saudi Arabia in the northern region of Riyadh City overlooking the intersection of King Salman Road and King Fahad Road The Avenues - Riyadh extends across an area of 390 000 sq m with a total built up area of 1 870 000 sq m. The mixed-purpose development will house a plethora of hospitality lifestyle and entertainment venues including three hotel towers namely a Waldorf Astoria Canopy by Hi...
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Work is forging ahead on the SAR17.2 billion ( 4.586 billion) The Avenues Riyadh which is expected to open in the first quarter of 2026. Having broken ground during the first quarter of 2022 the project has reached 44.5 per cent completion said a statement. Joining the kingdom s numerous new mega projects The Avenues - Riyadh is a collaboration between Shomoul Holding Company and regional architecture and engineering firm Pace. Located at the heart of Saudi Arabia in the northern region of Riyadh City overlooking the intersection of King Salman Road and King Fahad Road The Avenues - Riyadh extends across an area of 390 000 sq m with a total built up area of 1 870 000 sq m. The mixed-purpose development will house a plethora of hospitality lifestyle and entertainment venues including three hotel towers namely a Waldorf Astoria Canopy by Hi...
PROVEN Arabia a leading Saudi holding company providing comprehensive solutions has revealed its new brand identity to showcase its commitment to provide state-of-the-art solutions and services for its customers. The new brand reinforces the company s aspiration to expand its offerings and enhance its capabilities ensuring that it remains as a trailblazer in the industry. We are proud to highlight our remarkable customers growth both regionally and globally which has inspired our decision to evolve. The expansion of our workforce and the unveiling of our new brand identity underscores the significant progress we ve made over the years. It is also a testament of our hard work and the vision to deliver enhanced quality solutions for our customers. At PROVEN Arabia we strive to foster a culture built on solid values continually enhancing our workplace to better serve our team a...
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PROVEN Arabia a leading Saudi holding company providing comprehensive solutions has revealed its new brand identity to showcase its commitment to provide state-of-the-art solutions and services for its customers. The new brand reinforces the company s aspiration to expand its offerings and enhance its capabilities ensuring that it remains as a trailblazer in the industry. We are proud to highlight our remarkable customers growth both regionally and globally which has inspired our decision to evolve. The expansion of our workforce and the unveiling of our new brand identity underscores the significant progress we ve made over the years. It is also a testament of our hard work and the vision to deliver enhanced quality solutions for our customers. At PROVEN Arabia we strive to foster a culture built on solid values continually enhancing our workplace to better serve our team a...
Riyadh Municipality has unveiled the initial phase of the Riyadh public parking project that is aimed at improving the quality of life by streamlining parking facilities reducing cases of illegal parking and facilitating the flow of traffic a report said. The first phase involves establishing and managing over 24 000 parking spots on streets as well as managing over 140 000 parking spots in residential neighbourhoods Saudi Press Agency (S PA) said. Twelve districts including Al-Wurood Al-Rahmaniyah western Al-Olaya Al-Morouj King Fahd and Al-Sulaymaniyah as well as four southern districts will be covered in this phase. The project also seeks to revitalise local economies by encouraging commercial activity near public parking areas by providing convenient parking solutions. The project is the result of a partnership between Remat Al-Riyadh Development Company the municipality s development arm and solution...
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Riyadh Municipality has unveiled the initial phase of the Riyadh public parking project that is aimed at improving the quality of life by streamlining parking facilities reducing cases of illegal parking and facilitating the flow of traffic a report said. The first phase involves establishing and managing over 24 000 parking spots on streets as well as managing over 140 000 parking spots in residential neighbourhoods Saudi Press Agency (S PA) said. Twelve districts including Al-Wurood Al-Rahmaniyah western Al-Olaya Al-Morouj King Fahd and Al-Sulaymaniyah as well as four southern districts will be covered in this phase. The project also seeks to revitalise local economies by encouraging commercial activity near public parking areas by providing convenient parking solutions. The project is the result of a partnership between Remat Al-Riyadh Development Company the municipality s development arm and solution...
The much-awaited Riyadh Metro will commence operations this year said Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser confirming an earlier announcement by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC). There is increased anticipation among residents as they watch trial runs of the metro trains across various lines for the past few months. The minister emphasised that Riyadh Metro in terms of scale stands as the largest metro project globally to be constructed in a single phase. Al-Jasser was speaking during an interview with Al-Arabiya Business on the sidelines of the inauguration of the largest integrated logistics zone for Maersk in the Middle East at Jeddah Islamic Port. The metro is part of the King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport which aims to equip Riyadh with a public transport system that will provide a...
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The much-awaited Riyadh Metro will commence operations this year said Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser confirming an earlier announcement by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC). There is increased anticipation among residents as they watch trial runs of the metro trains across various lines for the past few months. The minister emphasised that Riyadh Metro in terms of scale stands as the largest metro project globally to be constructed in a single phase. Al-Jasser was speaking during an interview with Al-Arabiya Business on the sidelines of the inauguration of the largest integrated logistics zone for Maersk in the Middle East at Jeddah Islamic Port. The metro is part of the King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport which aims to equip Riyadh with a public transport system that will provide a...
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh managed and operated by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) broke its highest assenger traffic record in July handling 3.5 million passengers in the month. The number is a significant rise from the previous record of 3.1 million passengers set in June an increase of 400 000 passengers said a Saudi Press Agency report. According to an RAC press release the airport set a new single-day record on Thursday August 1 2024 with 130 000 passengers surpassing the previous highs of 125 000 on July 25 and 124 000 on June 13. In July the airport achieved a seat occupancy rate of 91% demonstrating its high operational efficiency. Riyadh Airports Company CEO Ayman Abdulaziz AboAbah stated: The airport s consistent achievement of these record operational figures highlights the dedication of the Riyadh Airports team and our partners...
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh managed and operated by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) broke its highest assenger traffic record in July handling 3.5 million passengers in the month. The number is a significant rise from the previous record of 3.1 million passengers set in June an increase of 400 000 passengers said a Saudi Press Agency report. According to an RAC press release the airport set a new single-day record on Thursday August 1 2024 with 130 000 passengers surpassing the previous highs of 125 000 on July 25 and 124 000 on June 13. In July the airport achieved a seat occupancy rate of 91% demonstrating its high operational efficiency. Riyadh Airports Company CEO Ayman Abdulaziz AboAbah stated: The airport s consistent achievement of these record operational figures highlights the dedication of the Riyadh Airports team and our partners...
Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) has announced that it has completed the construction of several new water reservoirs to cater to the needs of the residents in Diriyah governorate and the districts of Hittin and Al Nakheel north of Riyadh. The reservoirs which have been built at a cost of over SAR43 million ( 11.4 million) is part of the first phase of the Strategic Water Plan for Riyadh. According to NWC the scope of work project included the construction and operation of two water tanks each with a capacity of 10 000 cu m per day as well as the operation of an existing tank with a capacity of 4 000 cu m thus bringing the total tank storage capacity to 24 000 cu m. The project is aimed at improving the efficiency and stability of operations and to pump water continuously especially in the high parts of Hittin and Al Nakheel districts said the statement fro...
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Saudi Arabia s National Water Company (NWC) has announced that it has completed the construction of several new water reservoirs to cater to the needs of the residents in Diriyah governorate and the districts of Hittin and Al Nakheel north of Riyadh. The reservoirs which have been built at a cost of over SAR43 million ( 11.4 million) is part of the first phase of the Strategic Water Plan for Riyadh. According to NWC the scope of work project included the construction and operation of two water tanks each with a capacity of 10 000 cu m per day as well as the operation of an existing tank with a capacity of 4 000 cu m thus bringing the total tank storage capacity to 24 000 cu m. The project is aimed at improving the efficiency and stability of operations and to pump water continuously especially in the high parts of Hittin and Al Nakheel districts said the statement fro...
King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) one of the companies of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has announced that it has signed up leading players in the fields of architecture engineering construction and air traffic management to start a new phase in the development of King Salman International Airport. These strategic deals inked with Foster Partners; Jacobs; Mace and Nera are aimed at turning the King Salman International Airport into a major hub for tourism travel and transportation in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The award-winning architecture firm Foster Partners will design the airport s master plan which covers a total area of 57 sq km and boasts a range of terminals in addition to six runways and a multi-asset real estate area. The top firm said the design of the King Salman International Airport will capture Riyadh s e...
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King Salman International Airport Development Company (KSIADC) one of the companies of Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF has announced that it has signed up leading players in the fields of architecture engineering construction and air traffic management to start a new phase in the development of King Salman International Airport. These strategic deals inked with Foster Partners; Jacobs; Mace and Nera are aimed at turning the King Salman International Airport into a major hub for tourism travel and transportation in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. The award-winning architecture firm Foster Partners will design the airport s master plan which covers a total area of 57 sq km and boasts a range of terminals in addition to six runways and a multi-asset real estate area. The top firm said the design of the King Salman International Airport will capture Riyadh s e...
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded road infrastructure contracts worth SAR13 billion ( 3.46 billion) as part of the first phase of the Main Road and Ring Road Development Programme. Announcing the launch of the first phase the RCRC board of directors said it is aimed at enhancing Riyadh s ring and main roads while improving the city s transportation network and strengthening connectivity across its various regions. The four projects included in the Phase I are: The construction of the Second Southern Ring Road a 56-km-long stretch extending from the new Al Kharj Road in the east to Jeddah Road in the west. The project will feature four lanes for the main road in each direction three service road lanes per direction 10 main intersections and 32 bridges. The construction of two parallel bridges alongside the existing Wa...
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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has awarded road infrastructure contracts worth SAR13 billion ( 3.46 billion) as part of the first phase of the Main Road and Ring Road Development Programme. Announcing the launch of the first phase the RCRC board of directors said it is aimed at enhancing Riyadh s ring and main roads while improving the city s transportation network and strengthening connectivity across its various regions. The four projects included in the Phase I are: The construction of the Second Southern Ring Road a 56-km-long stretch extending from the new Al Kharj Road in the east to Jeddah Road in the west. The project will feature four lanes for the main road in each direction three service road lanes per direction 10 main intersections and 32 bridges. The construction of two parallel bridges alongside the existing Wa...
The Saudi Falcons Club s International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024 taking place in Riyadh until August 24 features 35 breeding farms representing more than 16 countries while drawing a diverse array of international participants. Among the attendees are the UK s Sky Raiders Breeding Farm owned by Pete and Dan and the historic Falcon Farms 2020 from Canada under the ownership of John Lejeune and his two siblings Monica and Otto Lejeune. Its significance is underscored by impressive sales figures including a record-breaking falcon sold for SAR1.75 million in 2021. The auction has generated more than SAR18 million in total sales since its launch. Making its debut at this year s auction the Falcon Farms 2020 the world s oldest and most successful gyrfalcon farm adds a historic dimension to the event. This farm operating since the 1970s laid the groundwork for modern falcon breeding techniques and brings decades of...
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The Saudi Falcons Club s International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024 taking place in Riyadh until August 24 features 35 breeding farms representing more than 16 countries while drawing a diverse array of international participants. Among the attendees are the UK s Sky Raiders Breeding Farm owned by Pete and Dan and the historic Falcon Farms 2020 from Canada under the ownership of John Lejeune and his two siblings Monica and Otto Lejeune. Its significance is underscored by impressive sales figures including a record-breaking falcon sold for SAR1.75 million in 2021. The auction has generated more than SAR18 million in total sales since its launch. Making its debut at this year s auction the Falcon Farms 2020 the world s oldest and most successful gyrfalcon farm adds a historic dimension to the event. This farm operating since the 1970s laid the groundwork for modern falcon breeding techniques and brings decades of...
The National Water Company (NWC) issued a press release today announcing that it has started the implementation of 20 water and sanitation projects in the Riyadh region. The projects which will see laying of pipes and networks running over 1 300 km are part of NWC s efforts to execute its strategic plans aimed at developing water and environmental infrastructure and align with its initiatives to expand the scope of services offered to its customers. Around 10 water projects have been initiated in Riyadh and several governorates in the region. These projects cover the areas of Al-Aarid Al-Yasmin Tuwaiq King Abdullah Gardens districts as well as parts of Ramah Aflaj Al Zulfi Thadik Shaqra Murat Al-Sulayel and Afif governorates with the total length of lines and networks exceeding 1 000 km said NWC in a statement. Furthermore five water reservoirs have been ...
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The National Water Company (NWC) issued a press release today announcing that it has started the implementation of 20 water and sanitation projects in the Riyadh region. The projects which will see laying of pipes and networks running over 1 300 km are part of NWC s efforts to execute its strategic plans aimed at developing water and environmental infrastructure and align with its initiatives to expand the scope of services offered to its customers. Around 10 water projects have been initiated in Riyadh and several governorates in the region. These projects cover the areas of Al-Aarid Al-Yasmin Tuwaiq King Abdullah Gardens districts as well as parts of Ramah Aflaj Al Zulfi Thadik Shaqra Murat Al-Sulayel and Afif governorates with the total length of lines and networks exceeding 1 000 km said NWC in a statement. Furthermore five water reservoirs have been ...
Nova M Hotel Olaya Riyadh an Edge by Rotana hotel is set to open its doors in the heart of Riyadh in the last quarter of this year it has been revealed. Centrally located on the renowned Al Olaya Street the new property will be a prime destination for both business and leisure guests offering convenience modern amenities and exceptional hospitality. Situated a short 27-minute drive from King Khalid International Airport the Nova M Hotel Olaya Riyadh is very close to business districts a range of shops restaurants and cinemas making it a prime location and ideal option for a range of guests. The hotel features 104 meticulously designed rooms and suites that blend contemporary aesthetics with functionality and are equipped with modern amenities providing a comfortable retreat for both business and leisure travellers. Guests at Nova M Hotel...
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Nova M Hotel Olaya Riyadh an Edge by Rotana hotel is set to open its doors in the heart of Riyadh in the last quarter of this year it has been revealed. Centrally located on the renowned Al Olaya Street the new property will be a prime destination for both business and leisure guests offering convenience modern amenities and exceptional hospitality. Situated a short 27-minute drive from King Khalid International Airport the Nova M Hotel Olaya Riyadh is very close to business districts a range of shops restaurants and cinemas making it a prime location and ideal option for a range of guests. The hotel features 104 meticulously designed rooms and suites that blend contemporary aesthetics with functionality and are equipped with modern amenities providing a comfortable retreat for both business and leisure travellers. Guests at Nova M Hotel...
Schindler Group a global provider of elevators escalators and related services has announced that its Saudi unit - Schindler Olayan - has won a major contract to supply a total of 293 elevators escalators and moving walks to The Avenues Riyadh a key multi-purpose project covering over 1.8 million sq m area. Situated in a prime location in the north of Riyadh The Avenues Riyadh once completed will be home to the largest commercial mall in the Middle East which alone will cover an area of 388 000 sq m. The key retail destination will boast five multi-purpose towers that will house hotels residential apartments and offices. Developed by Shomoul Holding The Avenues Riyadh seamlessly blends traditional Salmani architecture with modern design. The design of the complex has already obtained the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED...
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Schindler Group a global provider of elevators escalators and related services has announced that its Saudi unit - Schindler Olayan - has won a major contract to supply a total of 293 elevators escalators and moving walks to The Avenues Riyadh a key multi-purpose project covering over 1.8 million sq m area. Situated in a prime location in the north of Riyadh The Avenues Riyadh once completed will be home to the largest commercial mall in the Middle East which alone will cover an area of 388 000 sq m. The key retail destination will boast five multi-purpose towers that will house hotels residential apartments and offices. Developed by Shomoul Holding The Avenues Riyadh seamlessly blends traditional Salmani architecture with modern design. The design of the complex has already obtained the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED...
Riyadh Cables which posted another stellar quarterly performance with revenue up 7% and gross profit up 14% has been upgraded by Al Rajhi Capital Research from neutral to overweight with take-profit (TP) price of SR115 ( 30.7) per share. The 2QFY24 results were impacted by a slowdown in construction activities owing to two Eids in the quarter which affected the QoQ growth numbers said Al Rajhi. Despite this the quantity sold has increased by 2% in 1HFY24 to 112 kilotonnes. Given the decent backlog of SR5.2 billion (up 64/8% YoY/QoQ; translating to 115 ktons of backlog volume) and the absence of an extended holiday in 2HFY24 we believe that the company will witness a further uptick in volumes for the remainder of the year Al Rajhi said. More importantly gross profit (GP) margin per tonne swelled up by 18% YoY in 1HFY24 averaging around SR4 778/tonn...
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Riyadh Cables which posted another stellar quarterly performance with revenue up 7% and gross profit up 14% has been upgraded by Al Rajhi Capital Research from neutral to overweight with take-profit (TP) price of SR115 ( 30.7) per share. The 2QFY24 results were impacted by a slowdown in construction activities owing to two Eids in the quarter which affected the QoQ growth numbers said Al Rajhi. Despite this the quantity sold has increased by 2% in 1HFY24 to 112 kilotonnes. Given the decent backlog of SR5.2 billion (up 64/8% YoY/QoQ; translating to 115 ktons of backlog volume) and the absence of an extended holiday in 2HFY24 we believe that the company will witness a further uptick in volumes for the remainder of the year Al Rajhi said. More importantly gross profit (GP) margin per tonne swelled up by 18% YoY in 1HFY24 averaging around SR4 778/tonn...
Roshn Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a PIF Company has announced the development of an iconic 45 000-seat stadium in Southwest Riyadh. Spanning over a 450 000 sq m area the landmark mixed-use project will encompass a wide range of shops restaurants and hospitality venues. At its heart lies the main sports and event floor seamlessly connecting the various facilities with an open and cohesive design. According to the developer Roshn Stadium will become an icon in Southwest Riyadh characterized by its modern crystalline design emerging into the sky from the surrounding district inspired by the urban fabric and architectural features of Saudi Arabia s central region. The stadium represents a pivotal step in Roshn s expansion into mixed-use development across various sectors ...
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Roshn Group Saudi Arabia s leading multi-asset class real estate developer and a PIF Company has announced the development of an iconic 45 000-seat stadium in Southwest Riyadh. Spanning over a 450 000 sq m area the landmark mixed-use project will encompass a wide range of shops restaurants and hospitality venues. At its heart lies the main sports and event floor seamlessly connecting the various facilities with an open and cohesive design. According to the developer Roshn Stadium will become an icon in Southwest Riyadh characterized by its modern crystalline design emerging into the sky from the surrounding district inspired by the urban fabric and architectural features of Saudi Arabia s central region. The stadium represents a pivotal step in Roshn s expansion into mixed-use development across various sectors ...
The Comfort Hotel Riyadh Olaya which is strategically located in the heart of Riyadh s business district Olaya and designed with both local and international patrons in mind has opened its doors to business and leisure travellers visiting Saudi Arabia. It serves as a great starting point to explore nearby local attractions such as The Sky Bridge at the Kingdom Center the Obelisk-shaped Al Faisaliah Center Tree Tower World Sights Park King Abdullah Park and the Boulevard Riyadh City. It is aligned to the newly refreshed Comfort hotel brand standards exhibiting a modern design and providing a warm vibrant and friendly place to stay with energising casual spaces for socialising relaxing sleeping and working. The hotel has 88 guest bedrooms across eight floors three meeting rooms with conference capacity for up to 60 guests an onsite international restaurant leisure facilities that include a fitness centre and a secured park...
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The Comfort Hotel Riyadh Olaya which is strategically located in the heart of Riyadh s business district Olaya and designed with both local and international patrons in mind has opened its doors to business and leisure travellers visiting Saudi Arabia. It serves as a great starting point to explore nearby local attractions such as The Sky Bridge at the Kingdom Center the Obelisk-shaped Al Faisaliah Center Tree Tower World Sights Park King Abdullah Park and the Boulevard Riyadh City. It is aligned to the newly refreshed Comfort hotel brand standards exhibiting a modern design and providing a warm vibrant and friendly place to stay with energising casual spaces for socialising relaxing sleeping and working. The hotel has 88 guest bedrooms across eight floors three meeting rooms with conference capacity for up to 60 guests an onsite international restaurant leisure facilities that include a fitness centre and a secured park...
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sport have announced the unveiling of the designs and plans for the King Salman Stadium and its sporting facilities as one of the world s largest sports arenas. Situated in northern Riyadh along King Salman Road next to King Abdulaziz Park the stadium is near vital city sites such as King Khalid International Airport Riyadh Metro station and major roadways ensuring easy access from all parts of the city. It will serve as the Saudi national team s main headquarters and host major sporting events and activities. The stadium s construction reflects the support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported SPA. Th...
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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City and the Ministry of Sport have announced the unveiling of the designs and plans for the King Salman Stadium and its sporting facilities as one of the world s largest sports arenas. Situated in northern Riyadh along King Salman Road next to King Abdulaziz Park the stadium is near vital city sites such as King Khalid International Airport Riyadh Metro station and major roadways ensuring easy access from all parts of the city. It will serve as the Saudi national team s main headquarters and host major sporting events and activities. The stadium s construction reflects the support of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reported SPA. Th...
Riyadh s office market considered a key driver of the economy continued its strong performance in Q2 2024 as per the latest Saudi commercial market report by Savills reflecting the strength of the non-oil sector. The sector grew by a solid 3.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year exceeding initial estimates and continued non-oil activity is expected to propel GDP growth to a projected 5% this year. Low inflation which is currently at a moderate 1.6% year-on-year for a third straight month in May 2024 is another positive sign for the business environment. The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was steady in the expansionary zone at 56.4 in May marking the 45th consecutive month above the neutral 50 mark that indicates expansion. A surge of corporate interest is propelling Riyadh to the forefront of the region with foreign direct investment (...
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Riyadh s office market considered a key driver of the economy continued its strong performance in Q2 2024 as per the latest Saudi commercial market report by Savills reflecting the strength of the non-oil sector. The sector grew by a solid 3.4% year-on-year in the first quarter of this year exceeding initial estimates and continued non-oil activity is expected to propel GDP growth to a projected 5% this year. Low inflation which is currently at a moderate 1.6% year-on-year for a third straight month in May 2024 is another positive sign for the business environment. The Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was steady in the expansionary zone at 56.4 in May marking the 45th consecutive month above the neutral 50 mark that indicates expansion. A surge of corporate interest is propelling Riyadh to the forefront of the region with foreign direct investment (...
Geberit a global leader in sanitary technology has announced the opening of its new office - Geberit International for Services - in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. This expansion underscores Geberit s commitment to the Middle East aiming to strengthen collaborations with architects planners and construction professionals in the region. According to Geberit the Riyadh office will not only enhance its operational capabilities but also feature an innovative showroom designed to inspire and engage the architectural and design community with its sustainable high-quality sanitary solutions which will be fully operational soon. This strategic move aligns with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 emphasizing sustainability and advanced water-saving technologies remarked Tamer Qazi the Managing Director for its Gulf Office. Geb...
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Geberit a global leader in sanitary technology has announced the opening of its new office - Geberit International for Services - in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. This expansion underscores Geberit s commitment to the Middle East aiming to strengthen collaborations with architects planners and construction professionals in the region. According to Geberit the Riyadh office will not only enhance its operational capabilities but also feature an innovative showroom designed to inspire and engage the architectural and design community with its sustainable high-quality sanitary solutions which will be fully operational soon. This strategic move aligns with Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030 emphasizing sustainability and advanced water-saving technologies remarked Tamer Qazi the Managing Director for its Gulf Office. Geb...
New Murabba Development Company a PIF Company - has unveiled the design of New Murabba Stadium an architectural marvel with a capacity of over 45 000. The stadium will be a central pillar of New Murabba the transformative downtown destination in Riyadh City. Inspired by the layered overlapping planes and peeling planar texture of the native Acacia tree the New Murabba Stadium s design is a testament to the fusion of tradition and innovation that defines New Murabba. The stadium will feature cutting-edge sporting technology creating an immersive and personalised fan experience. The stadium will be a vibrant community hub featuring illuminated entry points and shaded spaces for gathering and socialising. World-class venue The New Murabba Stadium embodies our commitment to trans...
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New Murabba Development Company a PIF Company - has unveiled the design of New Murabba Stadium an architectural marvel with a capacity of over 45 000. The stadium will be a central pillar of New Murabba the transformative downtown destination in Riyadh City. Inspired by the layered overlapping planes and peeling planar texture of the native Acacia tree the New Murabba Stadium s design is a testament to the fusion of tradition and innovation that defines New Murabba. The stadium will feature cutting-edge sporting technology creating an immersive and personalised fan experience. The stadium will be a vibrant community hub featuring illuminated entry points and shaded spaces for gathering and socialising. World-class venue The New Murabba Stadium embodies our commitment to trans...
Henkel a global leader in industrial and consumer products has opened its cutting-edge beauty care production facility in Riyadh. The facility will produce a wide range of products under the well-known Pert brand including shampoos conditioners and other specialised items meeting the growing demand for premium personal care products in the Middle East. Major step forward This development represents a major step forward for the Henkel Consumer Brands (HCB) division. It emphasises Henkel s commitment to expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia and the broader region reinforcing the company s dedication to local production and sustainable business practices. Constructed in just one year the new facility is set to boost Henkel s operational efficiency and market responsiveness in the kingdom. By es...
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Henkel a global leader in industrial and consumer products has opened its cutting-edge beauty care production facility in Riyadh. The facility will produce a wide range of products under the well-known Pert brand including shampoos conditioners and other specialised items meeting the growing demand for premium personal care products in the Middle East. Major step forward This development represents a major step forward for the Henkel Consumer Brands (HCB) division. It emphasises Henkel s commitment to expanding its presence in Saudi Arabia and the broader region reinforcing the company s dedication to local production and sustainable business practices. Constructed in just one year the new facility is set to boost Henkel s operational efficiency and market responsiveness in the kingdom. By es...
Average rental rates across Riyadh s retail market have risen by 3% to SR2 725 ( 727) psm for both regional and super regional malls in the last 12 months while occupancy rates across the retail market rose by 5 percentage points to 90%. According to global property consultancy Knight Frank s Summer 2024 Saudi Arabia Retail Market Overview the total existing retail supply in Riyadh stands at 3.6 million sq m with around 27 050 sq m of retail space entering the market in Q1 2024. Knight Frank forecasts that the capital s retail stock will grow by 28% to 4.6 million sq m by 2026. In contrast to the capital Jeddah and the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) have experienced subdued retail market growth in the last 12 months with occupancy rates dropping by 1 percentage point in both cities to 84% and 89% respectively says Knight Frank. Lease rates have responded with average rents in Jeddah dropp...
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Average rental rates across Riyadh s retail market have risen by 3% to SR2 725 ( 727) psm for both regional and super regional malls in the last 12 months while occupancy rates across the retail market rose by 5 percentage points to 90%. According to global property consultancy Knight Frank s Summer 2024 Saudi Arabia Retail Market Overview the total existing retail supply in Riyadh stands at 3.6 million sq m with around 27 050 sq m of retail space entering the market in Q1 2024. Knight Frank forecasts that the capital s retail stock will grow by 28% to 4.6 million sq m by 2026. In contrast to the capital Jeddah and the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA) have experienced subdued retail market growth in the last 12 months with occupancy rates dropping by 1 percentage point in both cities to 84% and 89% respectively says Knight Frank. Lease rates have responded with average rents in Jeddah dropp...
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced that it has issued request for proposals (RFPs) to qualified bidders of its Riyadh-Qassim Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project which on completion will boast a transmission capacity of 685 000 cu m per day. Additionally the project includes storage tanks with total capacity of 1.6 million cu m and 11 city gates it stated. According to SWPC the project is being implemented on a Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model with the commercial operation date set for Q3 2029. Through this IWTP programme the Saudi government aims to achieve its goals of ensuring sustainable development of the country s water resources while providing affordable high-quality services said SWPC in its statement. a href= https://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS...
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Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced that it has issued request for proposals (RFPs) to qualified bidders of its Riyadh-Qassim Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project which on completion will boast a transmission capacity of 685 000 cu m per day. Additionally the project includes storage tanks with total capacity of 1.6 million cu m and 11 city gates it stated. According to SWPC the project is being implemented on a Build Own Operate and Transfer (BOOT) model with the commercial operation date set for Q3 2029. Through this IWTP programme the Saudi government aims to achieve its goals of ensuring sustainable development of the country s water resources while providing affordable high-quality services said SWPC in its statement. a href= https://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS...
Saudi-based Tatweer Company has announced the launch of a new mixed-use project valued at over SAR1.2 billion ( 320 million) in the heart of Riyadh. The project is designed to reshape the urban landscape and improve the quality of both working and living conditions in the city. Located along King Fahd Road it will include medical office residential and commercial facilities. The project will be owned by Tatweer Company Dallah Healthcare and Dallah Real Estate with Tatweer as the main developer. The project is notable for its strategic structure which will be executed through Aljazira Capital to manage and direct the investments effectively. Dallah Healthcare and Dallah Real Estate as investing partners will be leveraging their extensive expertise and financial resources to ensure the project s success. Additionally gl...
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Saudi-based Tatweer Company has announced the launch of a new mixed-use project valued at over SAR1.2 billion ( 320 million) in the heart of Riyadh. The project is designed to reshape the urban landscape and improve the quality of both working and living conditions in the city. Located along King Fahd Road it will include medical office residential and commercial facilities. The project will be owned by Tatweer Company Dallah Healthcare and Dallah Real Estate with Tatweer as the main developer. The project is notable for its strategic structure which will be executed through Aljazira Capital to manage and direct the investments effectively. Dallah Healthcare and Dallah Real Estate as investing partners will be leveraging their extensive expertise and financial resources to ensure the project s success. Additionally gl...
Radisson Hotel Group and Zamil Group will be partnering to open the Radisson Collection Residence in Riyadh by the end of 2024. The luxury property will become the third Radisson Collection brand in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia joining the Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel and Nofa Riyadh A Radisson Collection Resort and will be the Radisson Hotel Group s tenth property in Riyadh. The company currently operates 28 hotels across Saudi Arabia with an additional 18 hotels under development and plans to expand significantly across the country in the coming years with a focus on the holy cities. ...
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Radisson Hotel Group and Zamil Group will be partnering to open the Radisson Collection Residence in Riyadh by the end of 2024. The luxury property will become the third Radisson Collection brand in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia joining the Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel and Nofa Riyadh A Radisson Collection Resort and will be the Radisson Hotel Group s tenth property in Riyadh. The company currently operates 28 hotels across Saudi Arabia with an additional 18 hotels under development and plans to expand significantly across the country in the coming years with a focus on the holy cities. ...
Hassana the investment manager of the Saudi General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has announced a strategic collaboration with Kinan International Real Estate Development Company for investment in an innovative mixed-use real estate project in the capital Riyadh. Strategically located in the Al Rimal district of Northern Riyadh over a 2 million sq m area the key project will incorporate residential educational healthcare entertainment retail and office spaces alongside other contemporary amenities. This comprehensive world-class community is designed to meet the evolving requirements of contemporary Saudi lifestyles it stated. Hassana which boasts over SAR1.2 trillion ( 320 billion) of assets under management has been making investments on behalf of all Saudi generations for their future pensions. It is entrusted with creating long-term value and ...
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Hassana the investment manager of the Saudi General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has announced a strategic collaboration with Kinan International Real Estate Development Company for investment in an innovative mixed-use real estate project in the capital Riyadh. Strategically located in the Al Rimal district of Northern Riyadh over a 2 million sq m area the key project will incorporate residential educational healthcare entertainment retail and office spaces alongside other contemporary amenities. This comprehensive world-class community is designed to meet the evolving requirements of contemporary Saudi lifestyles it stated. Hassana which boasts over SAR1.2 trillion ( 320 billion) of assets under management has been making investments on behalf of all Saudi generations for their future pensions. It is entrusted with creating long-term value and ...
A major event bringing together globally renowned experts in the field of intelligent cities urban planning and digitalisation will take place in Riyadh in November. The Smart Riyadh Forum (SRF) 2024 taking place from November 25 to 27 will address key challenges faced in ongoing projects and share international best practices for ongoing and upcoming projects said organisers. The forum will bring together global leaders visionaries project stakeholders tech innovators and investors to discuss the digital transformation of the capital city. The event themed Digitally Transforming Riyadh to Host the World aims to prepare the Saudi capital for hosting Expo 2030. It will be hosted by International Business Exchange IBEX. The Smart Riyadh Forum 2024 will serve as a catalyst for the city s transformation. At its core the forum seeks to foster public-private partnerships across various sectors. This approach is des...
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A major event bringing together globally renowned experts in the field of intelligent cities urban planning and digitalisation will take place in Riyadh in November. The Smart Riyadh Forum (SRF) 2024 taking place from November 25 to 27 will address key challenges faced in ongoing projects and share international best practices for ongoing and upcoming projects said organisers. The forum will bring together global leaders visionaries project stakeholders tech innovators and investors to discuss the digital transformation of the capital city. The event themed Digitally Transforming Riyadh to Host the World aims to prepare the Saudi capital for hosting Expo 2030. It will be hosted by International Business Exchange IBEX. The Smart Riyadh Forum 2024 will serve as a catalyst for the city s transformation. At its core the forum seeks to foster public-private partnerships across various sectors. This approach is des...
Saudi Arabia has announced that work has started on three city parks in the capital spanning a 550 000-sq-m area as part of its Green Riyadh programme. Launched by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister Green Riyadh aims to plant over 7.5 million trees in the kingdom s capital increasing the city s green cover to 9% and raising the per capita green space from 1.7 sq m to 28 sq m reported SPA. This megaproject enhances Riyadh s urban environment through the greening of residential neighbourhoods and contributes to the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) of planting 10 billion trees across the Kingdom as part of Saudi Vision 2030. These parks being developed in the neighbourhoods of Al Munsiyah Al Rimmal and Al Qadisiyah will boast 18km walking trail...
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Saudi Arabia has announced that work has started on three city parks in the capital spanning a 550 000-sq-m area as part of its Green Riyadh programme. Launched by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and initiated by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister Green Riyadh aims to plant over 7.5 million trees in the kingdom s capital increasing the city s green cover to 9% and raising the per capita green space from 1.7 sq m to 28 sq m reported SPA. This megaproject enhances Riyadh s urban environment through the greening of residential neighbourhoods and contributes to the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) of planting 10 billion trees across the Kingdom as part of Saudi Vision 2030. These parks being developed in the neighbourhoods of Al Munsiyah Al Rimmal and Al Qadisiyah will boast 18km walking trail...
HKS a global design firm has announced the opening of a new office in Riyadh thus expanding its network of offices to 29 cities around the world. It has nearly 50 years experience designing projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The firm offers Saudi clients architecture and design services that align with local heritage and Saudi Vision 2030 a plan the Saudi government launched to unlock the potential of its people and create a diversified innovative and world-leading nation. A leader among international architecture and design firms HKS is known for its ability to create distinctive environments through award-winning architecture planning interior design research and commitment to ESG (environmental social and governance) in design. Dragana Linden has been named the managing director of HKS Riyadh. She brings more than 18 ...
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HKS a global design firm has announced the opening of a new office in Riyadh thus expanding its network of offices to 29 cities around the world. It has nearly 50 years experience designing projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The firm offers Saudi clients architecture and design services that align with local heritage and Saudi Vision 2030 a plan the Saudi government launched to unlock the potential of its people and create a diversified innovative and world-leading nation. A leader among international architecture and design firms HKS is known for its ability to create distinctive environments through award-winning architecture planning interior design research and commitment to ESG (environmental social and governance) in design. Dragana Linden has been named the managing director of HKS Riyadh. She brings more than 18 ...
Bahrain s Domain Hotel and Spa took part in the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024 which took place last week in Riyadh Saudi Arabia promoting its luxurious facilities and the Kingdom as a destination. This was an exciting opportunity for us to connect with new market segments and further build brand awareness for our award-winning 5-star boutique hotel said Frank Normann Eikeland Executive Chairman of The Domain Hotel and Spa. The Domain Hotel offers luxurious accommodations fine dining experiences and top-class leisure facilities such as a spa gym and indoor pool. The hotel is adult-friendly welcoming guests aged 16 and above. The hotel s team met with Saudi travellers tourism operators and online travel agencies at the fair to showcase what makes The Domain s facilities and services. Bahrain s tourism ...
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Bahrain s Domain Hotel and Spa took part in the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024 which took place last week in Riyadh Saudi Arabia promoting its luxurious facilities and the Kingdom as a destination. This was an exciting opportunity for us to connect with new market segments and further build brand awareness for our award-winning 5-star boutique hotel said Frank Normann Eikeland Executive Chairman of The Domain Hotel and Spa. The Domain Hotel offers luxurious accommodations fine dining experiences and top-class leisure facilities such as a spa gym and indoor pool. The hotel is adult-friendly welcoming guests aged 16 and above. The hotel s team met with Saudi travellers tourism operators and online travel agencies at the fair to showcase what makes The Domain s facilities and services. Bahrain s tourism ...
The Kuwaiti-Saudi higher steering joint committee has given the go-ahead for a feasibility study on the rail link project between Kuwait City and Saudi capital Riyadh which is set to open new horizons for logistic services between the two GCC oil-producing nations said a report. The approval from the joint steering committee came during its sixth meeting held in the presence of Kuwait s Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Meshaan in the capital city. The endorsement of the Kuwait-Riyadh rail link project reflects a shared desire by the two sisterly countries to build a sustainable and coherent future for the people of the Gulf region Dr Al Meshaan told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) . This project will definitely open new horizons for logistic services between the State of Kuwait and the sisterly Kingdom of Sa...
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The Kuwaiti-Saudi higher steering joint committee has given the go-ahead for a feasibility study on the rail link project between Kuwait City and Saudi capital Riyadh which is set to open new horizons for logistic services between the two GCC oil-producing nations said a report. The approval from the joint steering committee came during its sixth meeting held in the presence of Kuwait s Minister of Public Works and Minister of State for Municipal Affairs Dr Noura Al-Meshaan in the capital city. The endorsement of the Kuwait-Riyadh rail link project reflects a shared desire by the two sisterly countries to build a sustainable and coherent future for the people of the Gulf region Dr Al Meshaan told Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) . This project will definitely open new horizons for logistic services between the State of Kuwait and the sisterly Kingdom of Sa...
Riyadh Air has selected a world-renowned Saudi Arabian fashion designer to design and create the airline s first-ever cabin crew fashion line which is set to combine outstanding design with functionality ahead of the startup airline s maiden flight in 2025. The new uniform collection by Ashi will be a stunning visual manifestation of cutting-edge design that reflects Riyadh Air s initiatives to set new standards in customer service and style. The airline said that the cabin crew fashion line will follow the same standards set by the airline s historic bold dual-livery designs which were revealed in 2023 with meticulously crafted details combining style sophistication and comfort. Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said: It is a hugely proud moment for Riyadh Air to be working with an exceptionally talented designer such as Ashi for our beautiful cabin crew fashion line. Our cabin crew personify the panache and s...
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Riyadh Air has selected a world-renowned Saudi Arabian fashion designer to design and create the airline s first-ever cabin crew fashion line which is set to combine outstanding design with functionality ahead of the startup airline s maiden flight in 2025. The new uniform collection by Ashi will be a stunning visual manifestation of cutting-edge design that reflects Riyadh Air s initiatives to set new standards in customer service and style. The airline said that the cabin crew fashion line will follow the same standards set by the airline s historic bold dual-livery designs which were revealed in 2023 with meticulously crafted details combining style sophistication and comfort. Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas said: It is a hugely proud moment for Riyadh Air to be working with an exceptionally talented designer such as Ashi for our beautiful cabin crew fashion line. Our cabin crew personify the panache and s...
Roshn Group the PIF-owned giga project and Saudi Arabia s leading real estate developer today (May 29) inaugurated a range of show villas townhouses and duplexes at Warefa its first community development in East Riyadh. The community Roshn s second in the Saudi capital will boast 2 300 residential units featuring a mix of villas townhouses and duplexes. When fully completed it will be home to over 13 000 people said the developer. Warefa will combine modern homes with vibrant open public spaces covering about 16 000 sq m walkable streets and a mix of essential and leisure amenities that encourage healthy active and fulfilling lifestyles it added. Following the project s groundbreaking ceremony held under the patronage of Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Governor of Riyadh Region which took place last October marking the official launch...
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Roshn Group the PIF-owned giga project and Saudi Arabia s leading real estate developer today (May 29) inaugurated a range of show villas townhouses and duplexes at Warefa its first community development in East Riyadh. The community Roshn s second in the Saudi capital will boast 2 300 residential units featuring a mix of villas townhouses and duplexes. When fully completed it will be home to over 13 000 people said the developer. Warefa will combine modern homes with vibrant open public spaces covering about 16 000 sq m walkable streets and a mix of essential and leisure amenities that encourage healthy active and fulfilling lifestyles it added. Following the project s groundbreaking ceremony held under the patronage of Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Governor of Riyadh Region which took place last October marking the official launch...
DXC Technology a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider has announced the launch of a new office space in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The purpose-designed facility sets a blueprint for organisations looking to create a hybrid modern workplace in Saudi Arabia. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 the office will facilitate collaboration between government bodies private businesses and industry associations in the kingdom. Site proximity Strategically located in the King Abdullah Financial Business District this site was chosen for its proximity to our customers leading businesses and strategic partners reflecting our commitment and investment in growing these relationships. Having operated in Saudi Arabia for over 20 years DXC today has 14 customers ac...
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DXC Technology a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider has announced the launch of a new office space in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The purpose-designed facility sets a blueprint for organisations looking to create a hybrid modern workplace in Saudi Arabia. Aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 the office will facilitate collaboration between government bodies private businesses and industry associations in the kingdom. Site proximity Strategically located in the King Abdullah Financial Business District this site was chosen for its proximity to our customers leading businesses and strategic partners reflecting our commitment and investment in growing these relationships. Having operated in Saudi Arabia for over 20 years DXC today has 14 customers ac...
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced that it has given approval to flag-carrier Italian Airlines (ITA) to start regular passenger flights to the kingdom from his hub in Rome. Following the GACA go-ahead ITA will operate five flights a week from Rome to Saudi capital Riyadh starting from June 2 during the summer season. This initiative is part of GACA s efforts to improve air connectivity and link the kingdom to the global network which aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 it stated. The goal is not just to establish the Kingdom as a global logistics hub but also to open up a world of travel opportunities expanding horizons in alignment with the National Aviation Strategy it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...
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The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced that it has given approval to flag-carrier Italian Airlines (ITA) to start regular passenger flights to the kingdom from his hub in Rome. Following the GACA go-ahead ITA will operate five flights a week from Rome to Saudi capital Riyadh starting from June 2 during the summer season. This initiative is part of GACA s efforts to improve air connectivity and link the kingdom to the global network which aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 it stated. The goal is not just to establish the Kingdom as a global logistics hub but also to open up a world of travel opportunities expanding horizons in alignment with the National Aviation Strategy it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...
The 14th edition of the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024 opened at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center on Monday. Naif Abdullah Al Rajhi Vice Chairman of the Riyadh Chamber and Chairman of the Tourism Committee in the Riyadh Chamber accompanied by Bander Al Gryni Owner of Asas Exhibition & Conference inaugurated the event. The B2C event has brought together 250 exhibitors from 23 countries including 13 tourism boards. New exhibitors include Turkey Georgia Egypt Russia Pakistan Visit Almaty Korea and St Petersburg Convention. The premier marketplace serves as a platform for the introduction of tourist products services and investments. The Riyadh Travel Fair held annually in Saudi Arabia s capital has grown into one of the most significant travel and tourism events in the Middle East. The fair is exp...
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The 14th edition of the Riyadh Travel Fair 2024 opened at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center on Monday. Naif Abdullah Al Rajhi Vice Chairman of the Riyadh Chamber and Chairman of the Tourism Committee in the Riyadh Chamber accompanied by Bander Al Gryni Owner of Asas Exhibition & Conference inaugurated the event. The B2C event has brought together 250 exhibitors from 23 countries including 13 tourism boards. New exhibitors include Turkey Georgia Egypt Russia Pakistan Visit Almaty Korea and St Petersburg Convention. The premier marketplace serves as a platform for the introduction of tourist products services and investments. The Riyadh Travel Fair held annually in Saudi Arabia s capital has grown into one of the most significant travel and tourism events in the Middle East. The fair is exp...
Johnson Matthey (JM) a global leader in sustainable technologies has announced the opening of its new offices in Riyadh KSA. This expansion underscores JM s dedication to the region and aligns with its strategic initiatives to enhance local support and collaboration within the region. Maurits van Tol Chief Executive Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey marked this significant milestone at the Great Futures Festival in Riyadh where he was part of an esteemed panel of experts discussing Powering a Greener Future. During his presentation Tol spoke about the versatility of JM s technologies which can utilize various feedstocks to produce a broad spectrum of chemical building blocks and fuels. This feedstock-agnostic approach is pivotal for industries seeking flexible and sustainable solutions. He highlighted how JM s t...
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Johnson Matthey (JM) a global leader in sustainable technologies has announced the opening of its new offices in Riyadh KSA. This expansion underscores JM s dedication to the region and aligns with its strategic initiatives to enhance local support and collaboration within the region. Maurits van Tol Chief Executive Catalyst Technologies at Johnson Matthey marked this significant milestone at the Great Futures Festival in Riyadh where he was part of an esteemed panel of experts discussing Powering a Greener Future. During his presentation Tol spoke about the versatility of JM s technologies which can utilize various feedstocks to produce a broad spectrum of chemical building blocks and fuels. This feedstock-agnostic approach is pivotal for industries seeking flexible and sustainable solutions. He highlighted how JM s t...
Omani companies introduced their products and showcased the advanced technologies underpinning their manufacturing processes at the Saudi Food Show 2024 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Oman represented by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) is participating at Saudi Arabia s largest F&B sourcing event alongside 97 countries featuring over 1 000 F&B exhibitors. Dr Rashid Al Alawi Investment Director at Madayn emphasised the significance of the sultanate s participation in the second edition of the Saudi Food Show as it features an ideal platform to boost international trade relations explore lucrative business opportunities and highlight advancements in food industries packaging and processing. Key role The event plays a key role in facilitating communication be...
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Omani companies introduced their products and showcased the advanced technologies underpinning their manufacturing processes at the Saudi Food Show 2024 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Oman represented by the Public Establishment for Industrial Estates (Madayn) is participating at Saudi Arabia s largest F&B sourcing event alongside 97 countries featuring over 1 000 F&B exhibitors. Dr Rashid Al Alawi Investment Director at Madayn emphasised the significance of the sultanate s participation in the second edition of the Saudi Food Show as it features an ideal platform to boost international trade relations explore lucrative business opportunities and highlight advancements in food industries packaging and processing. Key role The event plays a key role in facilitating communication be...
The third edition of Future Aviation Forum a major industry event kicked off today (May 20) in Saudi capital Riyadh featuring over 5 000 global aviation leaders from 120 countries including Ministers from over 30 countries leaders of 65 civil aviation authorities airline chiefs airport bosses executives from aircraft manufacturers and the world s largest investors. It is the foremost platform for the global aviation sector with over 70 agreements expected to be signed and insights shared from 120 speakers in charting the future of civil aviation. With a focus on Elevating Global Connectivity the three-day event features an extensive programme as industry experts deliberate over solutions to global aviation s most pressing challenges while showcasing the 100 billion investment program billion worth of opportunities available in Saudi Arabia s aviation sector t...
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The third edition of Future Aviation Forum a major industry event kicked off today (May 20) in Saudi capital Riyadh featuring over 5 000 global aviation leaders from 120 countries including Ministers from over 30 countries leaders of 65 civil aviation authorities airline chiefs airport bosses executives from aircraft manufacturers and the world s largest investors. It is the foremost platform for the global aviation sector with over 70 agreements expected to be signed and insights shared from 120 speakers in charting the future of civil aviation. With a focus on Elevating Global Connectivity the three-day event features an extensive programme as industry experts deliberate over solutions to global aviation s most pressing challenges while showcasing the 100 billion investment program billion worth of opportunities available in Saudi Arabia s aviation sector t...
Marriott International and King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC) have signed an agreement to open a new property from W Hotels within KAFD Riyadh s premier business and lifestyle destination. Slated to open in 2025 W Riyadh will offer an urban escape within the capital and will bring the brand s bold design elevated service innovative culinary experiences and always-on programming to locals and international visitors alike positioning the property to emerge as an icon of hospitality in Riyadh. W Riyadh is expected to feature 210 luxury guest rooms and suites seven restaurants retail space and expansive event and meeting facilities. Design plans for the property also include signature brand spaces such as the Living Room WET Deck AWAY Spa and FIT fitness center and the hotel will provide the brand s iconic Whatever/Wh...
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Marriott International and King Abdullah Financial District Development & Management Company (KAFD DMC) have signed an agreement to open a new property from W Hotels within KAFD Riyadh s premier business and lifestyle destination. Slated to open in 2025 W Riyadh will offer an urban escape within the capital and will bring the brand s bold design elevated service innovative culinary experiences and always-on programming to locals and international visitors alike positioning the property to emerge as an icon of hospitality in Riyadh. W Riyadh is expected to feature 210 luxury guest rooms and suites seven restaurants retail space and expansive event and meeting facilities. Design plans for the property also include signature brand spaces such as the Living Room WET Deck AWAY Spa and FIT fitness center and the hotel will provide the brand s iconic Whatever/Wh...
Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia s new world-class airline and Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) have signed a key memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enhance the travel experience for passengers to and from the kingdom. Riyadh Air aims to fly to over 100 countries by 2030 and through this partnership signed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) both entities will collaborate on various initiatives to enhance the level of service for tourists. STA CEO Fhad Hamidaddin said: Increasing Saudi s connectivity with the world is a key pillar of our tourism strategy and will ensure we sustain our rapid growth and meet our new ambitious target of 150 million visits by 2030. Supporting goals This exciting new partnership with Riyadh Air will support our goals and ensure more visitors can travel to exper...
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Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia s new world-class airline and Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) have signed a key memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will enhance the travel experience for passengers to and from the kingdom. Riyadh Air aims to fly to over 100 countries by 2030 and through this partnership signed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) both entities will collaborate on various initiatives to enhance the level of service for tourists. STA CEO Fhad Hamidaddin said: Increasing Saudi s connectivity with the world is a key pillar of our tourism strategy and will ensure we sustain our rapid growth and meet our new ambitious target of 150 million visits by 2030. Supporting goals This exciting new partnership with Riyadh Air will support our goals and ensure more visitors can travel to exper...
Saudi-based Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced the launch of Aquarabia the first water theme park of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the region. Located in Qiddiya City close to capital Riyadh Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City the city s flagship theme park and the first Six Flags park to be designed and built outside of North America. Announcing the new venture today (May 6) the QIC board of directors said Aquarabia will be Saudi Arabia s first home-grown water theme park and will draw visitors from across the globe with its 22 rides and family-friendly water-based experiences embracing Qiddiya s Power of Play philosophy. This includes four world-records including the world s tallest water coaster the tallest drop body slide the tallest water slide and the longest mat racer. Aquarabia will also feature the first...
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Saudi-based Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced the launch of Aquarabia the first water theme park of its kind in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the region. Located in Qiddiya City close to capital Riyadh Aquarabia will complement Six Flags Qiddiya City the city s flagship theme park and the first Six Flags park to be designed and built outside of North America. Announcing the new venture today (May 6) the QIC board of directors said Aquarabia will be Saudi Arabia s first home-grown water theme park and will draw visitors from across the globe with its 22 rides and family-friendly water-based experiences embracing Qiddiya s Power of Play philosophy. This includes four world-records including the world s tallest water coaster the tallest drop body slide the tallest water slide and the longest mat racer. Aquarabia will also feature the first...
Stella Stays a leading proptech company offering customer-centric technologically-supported living spaces said it has recently signed contracts for two new buildings in Riyadh. These properties located in the vicinity of the Malik Fahad Road in the capital will add 162 new residential units into the group s Saudi portfolio. Since its debut in Riyadh in June 2022 Stella Stays has welcomed over 100 000 guests a testament to its compelling vision and operational excellence said the company in a statement. The two new branded residences - marked as 3rd and 4th towers - which opens later this year will offer guests Stella Stay s signature user-centric services with modern sleek interiors and spacious fully-equipped apartments specifically designed to cater to guest s needs it noted. These towers represent the compan...
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Stella Stays a leading proptech company offering customer-centric technologically-supported living spaces said it has recently signed contracts for two new buildings in Riyadh. These properties located in the vicinity of the Malik Fahad Road in the capital will add 162 new residential units into the group s Saudi portfolio. Since its debut in Riyadh in June 2022 Stella Stays has welcomed over 100 000 guests a testament to its compelling vision and operational excellence said the company in a statement. The two new branded residences - marked as 3rd and 4th towers - which opens later this year will offer guests Stella Stay s signature user-centric services with modern sleek interiors and spacious fully-equipped apartments specifically designed to cater to guest s needs it noted. These towers represent the compan...
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) said in a key milestone the first container shipment was recently transported by rail from Jubail Commercial Port to Riyadh Dry Port a major step that will help improve transportation and logistics efficiency. The shipment of 78 TEUs was transported on the railway connecting Jubail Commercial Port with the East Train Network which has a maximum capacity of 140 TEUs per trip. It was possible due to the collaboration between Mawani the Zakat Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said the statement from Mawani. This cooperation between Mawani and other relevant authorities notably SAR contributes to achieving an integrated transport of containers bulk materials and general cargo it added. SAR networks connect Riyadh Dry Port with King ...
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Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) said in a key milestone the first container shipment was recently transported by rail from Jubail Commercial Port to Riyadh Dry Port a major step that will help improve transportation and logistics efficiency. The shipment of 78 TEUs was transported on the railway connecting Jubail Commercial Port with the East Train Network which has a maximum capacity of 140 TEUs per trip. It was possible due to the collaboration between Mawani the Zakat Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said the statement from Mawani. This cooperation between Mawani and other relevant authorities notably SAR contributes to achieving an integrated transport of containers bulk materials and general cargo it added. SAR networks connect Riyadh Dry Port with King ...
Saudi Arabia will host a major global investment conference in November bringing together a range of speakers to discuss global investment trends and opportunities. The 28th World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) World Investment Conference will be hosted by the Saudi Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA) from November 25 to 27 in Riyadh. The conference themed Future-ready IPAs: Navigating Digital Disruption and Sustainable Growth will bring together leaders from investment promotion agencies corporates multilateral institutions and other stakeholders. Khalid Al-Falih Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia said Saudi Arabia s selection as a host nation in the Middle East for the World Investment Conference underscored the Kingdom s position as a global investment hub. We are honoure...
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Saudi Arabia will host a major global investment conference in November bringing together a range of speakers to discuss global investment trends and opportunities. The 28th World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) World Investment Conference will be hosted by the Saudi Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA) from November 25 to 27 in Riyadh. The conference themed Future-ready IPAs: Navigating Digital Disruption and Sustainable Growth will bring together leaders from investment promotion agencies corporates multilateral institutions and other stakeholders. Khalid Al-Falih Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia said Saudi Arabia s selection as a host nation in the Middle East for the World Investment Conference underscored the Kingdom s position as a global investment hub. We are honoure...
Vertiv a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions has announced its new Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. With a steadfast commitment to providing essential services and solutions to regional customers for over three decades this move symbolises a pivotal step in Vertiv s strategic expansion across the Middle East and Levant region. The investment will help propel Vertiv s local operations into the future enabling closer collaboration with customers to provide cutting-edge solutions and meet rapidly evolving demand. Over the coming months Vertiv plans to hire additional local staff to support local sales and marketing initiatives while providing Saudi nationals with professional opportunities and career pathways it said. Karsten Winther president of Vertiv for Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA...
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Vertiv a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions has announced its new Middle East regional headquarters in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. With a steadfast commitment to providing essential services and solutions to regional customers for over three decades this move symbolises a pivotal step in Vertiv s strategic expansion across the Middle East and Levant region. The investment will help propel Vertiv s local operations into the future enabling closer collaboration with customers to provide cutting-edge solutions and meet rapidly evolving demand. Over the coming months Vertiv plans to hire additional local staff to support local sales and marketing initiatives while providing Saudi nationals with professional opportunities and career pathways it said. Karsten Winther president of Vertiv for Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA...
The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) has announced its return to Riyadh as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2024. This highly anticipated event will take place on April 29 and 30 at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh followed by a culinary tour of Via Riyadh on May 1. The GRIF brand is a platform which provides knowledge connections and inspiration for the restaurant investment industry globally. With its strong sense of community and passion for the sector GRIF has been organising leading events since its establishment in 2014 with several successful editions previously held in Dubai London Nairobi and Amsterdam. The Future of the Industry Always future-focused GRIF@FHS-Saudi will open its two-day showcase with insights on the future demands of the hospitality consume...
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The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) has announced its return to Riyadh as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia 2024. This highly anticipated event will take place on April 29 and 30 at the prestigious Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh followed by a culinary tour of Via Riyadh on May 1. The GRIF brand is a platform which provides knowledge connections and inspiration for the restaurant investment industry globally. With its strong sense of community and passion for the sector GRIF has been organising leading events since its establishment in 2014 with several successful editions previously held in Dubai London Nairobi and Amsterdam. The Future of the Industry Always future-focused GRIF@FHS-Saudi will open its two-day showcase with insights on the future demands of the hospitality consume...
Automechanika Riyadh Saudi Arabia s leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket will provide a platform for thought leaders experts and industry professionals to discuss the Saudi Arabian automotive sector. According to research from Virtue Market Research the MEA automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at a Compound annual Growth Rate of 8.2% over the forecast period of 2024-2030 underscoring the opportunities for the Saudi Arabian GCC and Middle East automotive aftermarket ecosystems. To provide insights into the growth strategies for Saudi Arabia s automotive market Automechanika Riyadh will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from April 30 to May 2 2024 with a host of industry experts as part of the exhibition s three-day Automechanika Academy. Sustainable mobility /s...
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Automechanika Riyadh Saudi Arabia s leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket will provide a platform for thought leaders experts and industry professionals to discuss the Saudi Arabian automotive sector. According to research from Virtue Market Research the MEA automotive aftermarket is expected to grow at a Compound annual Growth Rate of 8.2% over the forecast period of 2024-2030 underscoring the opportunities for the Saudi Arabian GCC and Middle East automotive aftermarket ecosystems. To provide insights into the growth strategies for Saudi Arabia s automotive market Automechanika Riyadh will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC) from April 30 to May 2 2024 with a host of industry experts as part of the exhibition s three-day Automechanika Academy. Sustainable mobility /s...
Saudi-based Riyadh Air and Artefact a leading global consultancy in data and AI transformation services have signed a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising the aviation industry through AI applications. Utilising cutting edge cloud and AI technologies the partnership will focus on building Riyadh Air s data analytics platform and developing AI solutions across its main business and corporate functions. Through these AI solutions Riyadh Air will be able to hyper-personalise its guest experience and elevate its guest service through intelligent channels optimise its flight and ground operations through real-time data insights and predictions and launch fit-for-purpose offerings of Air and non-Air products through highly efficient and targeted sales channels. Abe Dev Vice President Digital & Innovation at Riyadh Air said: Our partnership with Artefact signifies Riyadh Air s dedication to leveraging cutting edge technolog...
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Saudi-based Riyadh Air and Artefact a leading global consultancy in data and AI transformation services have signed a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionising the aviation industry through AI applications. Utilising cutting edge cloud and AI technologies the partnership will focus on building Riyadh Air s data analytics platform and developing AI solutions across its main business and corporate functions. Through these AI solutions Riyadh Air will be able to hyper-personalise its guest experience and elevate its guest service through intelligent channels optimise its flight and ground operations through real-time data insights and predictions and launch fit-for-purpose offerings of Air and non-Air products through highly efficient and targeted sales channels. Abe Dev Vice President Digital & Innovation at Riyadh Air said: Our partnership with Artefact signifies Riyadh Air s dedication to leveraging cutting edge technolog...
Mansard Riyadh a Radisson Collection Hotel said it has promoted one of its top employees to the position of Director of Marketing & Communications on the strength of her vast experience in hospitality and her passion for driving innovation and excellence in guest engagement. Originally hailing from Aleppo Syria Zinia Alhariri has a double degree in Architecture and English Literature. Her love for architectural artistry and storytelling laid the foundation for her career. She combined her passions for social media photography and marketing igniting a successful venture showcasing the architectural wonders of her hometown. Driven by her innate people skills and fascination for PR and communications Zinia embarked on a journey that took her from Riyadh to Dubai where she worked in media marketing and communications across various industries including beauty and fashion. However it was her transition to the hospitality industry that tr...
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Mansard Riyadh a Radisson Collection Hotel said it has promoted one of its top employees to the position of Director of Marketing & Communications on the strength of her vast experience in hospitality and her passion for driving innovation and excellence in guest engagement. Originally hailing from Aleppo Syria Zinia Alhariri has a double degree in Architecture and English Literature. Her love for architectural artistry and storytelling laid the foundation for her career. She combined her passions for social media photography and marketing igniting a successful venture showcasing the architectural wonders of her hometown. Driven by her innate people skills and fascination for PR and communications Zinia embarked on a journey that took her from Riyadh to Dubai where she worked in media marketing and communications across various industries including beauty and fashion. However it was her transition to the hospitality industry that tr...
Saudi Arabian Military Industries has announced that one of its key units SAMI Navantia Naval Industries has launched the Naval Systems Integration and Development Center of Excellence (NSID) at the company s headquarters in Riyadh. The centre marks a significant milestone in SAMI Navantia s contribution to achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 said a statement from SAMI. It aims to enhance capabilities efficiently provide advanced technologies and introduce modern approaches to meet the requirements of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces. To ensure the centre performs its mission effectively SAMI Navantia with support from SAMI has invested in computer equipment and programmes it stated. Speaking on the occasion Commander of Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily said the centre marks a si...
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Saudi Arabian Military Industries has announced that one of its key units SAMI Navantia Naval Industries has launched the Naval Systems Integration and Development Center of Excellence (NSID) at the company s headquarters in Riyadh. The centre marks a significant milestone in SAMI Navantia s contribution to achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 said a statement from SAMI. It aims to enhance capabilities efficiently provide advanced technologies and introduce modern approaches to meet the requirements of the Royal Saudi Naval Forces. To ensure the centre performs its mission effectively SAMI Navantia with support from SAMI has invested in computer equipment and programmes it stated. Speaking on the occasion Commander of Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Fahad bin Abdullah Al-Ghofaily said the centre marks a si...
Saudi-based Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced that the launch of Dragon Ball theme park as it continues to set new standards in the entertainment industry offering anime fans families and entertainment seekers an immersive journey into the iconic Dragon Ball universe. Unveiling the details the QIC Board of Directors said nestled within Qiddiya City just 40 minutes from Riyadh this never-seen-before anime theme park is set to become a jaw-dropping spectacle spanning more than half a million square metres bringing to life the most iconic storylines moments and characters across all sagas. Inspired by the 7 legendary Dragon Balls visitors can navigate 7 distinctively themed zones within the park catapulting guests into the heart of the anime action to experience the historic journey from the first Dragon Ball series to the latest Dragon Ball Super they stated. di...
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Saudi-based Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has announced that the launch of Dragon Ball theme park as it continues to set new standards in the entertainment industry offering anime fans families and entertainment seekers an immersive journey into the iconic Dragon Ball universe. Unveiling the details the QIC Board of Directors said nestled within Qiddiya City just 40 minutes from Riyadh this never-seen-before anime theme park is set to become a jaw-dropping spectacle spanning more than half a million square metres bringing to life the most iconic storylines moments and characters across all sagas. Inspired by the 7 legendary Dragon Balls visitors can navigate 7 distinctively themed zones within the park catapulting guests into the heart of the anime action to experience the historic journey from the first Dragon Ball series to the latest Dragon Ball Super they stated. di...
Franklin Templeton has announced that it has officially launched operations in Riyadh Saudi Arabia after receiving its Managing Investments and Operating Funds and Advising licences from the Capital Market Authority. Jenny Johnson President & CEO Franklin Templeton commented: The Middle East is a key region for Franklin Templeton. We are delighted that Saudi Arabian investors now have local access to the firm s global strength through its robust global platform and public and private market offerings. Local clients will have a wide choice of investment solutions across asset classes styles and geographies including its considerable 256 billion global alternatives platform; its knowledge hub through the FT Academy and FT Institute as well as its fintech and digital ecosystem. span style= font-size:...
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Franklin Templeton has announced that it has officially launched operations in Riyadh Saudi Arabia after receiving its Managing Investments and Operating Funds and Advising licences from the Capital Market Authority. Jenny Johnson President & CEO Franklin Templeton commented: The Middle East is a key region for Franklin Templeton. We are delighted that Saudi Arabian investors now have local access to the firm s global strength through its robust global platform and public and private market offerings. Local clients will have a wide choice of investment solutions across asset classes styles and geographies including its considerable 256 billion global alternatives platform; its knowledge hub through the FT Academy and FT Institute as well as its fintech and digital ecosystem. span style= font-size:...
Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company has announced that it has successfully achieved the financial closing for Long-Term Operation and Maintenance (LTOM) contract for three sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Manfouha - Riyadh. The STPs in this package are: Manfouha North STP (MNN) Manfouha East STP (MNE) and Manfouha Phase 4 STP (MN4). The financial closing comes on the back of the signing of a LTOM contract worth over SR1.62 billion ( 431 million) with the National Water Company last year said Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company in its filing to the Sauidi bourse Tadawul. As per the deal Alkhorayef will be responsible for providing design services rehabilitation works testing and commissioning as well as full operation and maintenance and handover of all three sewage plants in Manfouha - Riyadh. &n...
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Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company has announced that it has successfully achieved the financial closing for Long-Term Operation and Maintenance (LTOM) contract for three sewage treatment plants (STPs) in Manfouha - Riyadh. The STPs in this package are: Manfouha North STP (MNN) Manfouha East STP (MNE) and Manfouha Phase 4 STP (MN4). The financial closing comes on the back of the signing of a LTOM contract worth over SR1.62 billion ( 431 million) with the National Water Company last year said Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company in its filing to the Sauidi bourse Tadawul. As per the deal Alkhorayef will be responsible for providing design services rehabilitation works testing and commissioning as well as full operation and maintenance and handover of all three sewage plants in Manfouha - Riyadh. &n...
Emircom a leader in cutting-edge IT solutions and services has opened its fully equipped EiSoC (Emircom Intelligent Security Operations Centre) in Riyadh. The centre has the certification to deliver Cisco s Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Managed Services. Emircom s centre offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to protect organisations information systems from the evolving threat landscape. The inauguration of the Riyadh EiSoc follows the introduction of EiSoc services in the UAE. The establishment of the EiSoC and the certification for Cisco XDR services highlight Emircom s strategic approach to cybersecurity ensuring 24/7 operational security high availability and expansive regional reach. These developments are poised to revolutionise how businesses across the Middle East manage and respond to cyber threats leveraging advanced threat detection streamlined investiga...
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Emircom a leader in cutting-edge IT solutions and services has opened its fully equipped EiSoC (Emircom Intelligent Security Operations Centre) in Riyadh. The centre has the certification to deliver Cisco s Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Managed Services. Emircom s centre offers a comprehensive suite of services designed to protect organisations information systems from the evolving threat landscape. The inauguration of the Riyadh EiSoc follows the introduction of EiSoc services in the UAE. The establishment of the EiSoC and the certification for Cisco XDR services highlight Emircom s strategic approach to cybersecurity ensuring 24/7 operational security high availability and expansive regional reach. These developments are poised to revolutionise how businesses across the Middle East manage and respond to cyber threats leveraging advanced threat detection streamlined investiga...
Automechanika Riyadh sees a record number of exhibitors with over 280 exhibitors confirmed and more than 8 000 visitors expected during the three-day showcase. Saudi Arabia s leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from April 30 to May 2 2024. Occupying three halls at RICEC the 6th edition of the exhibition is seeing unprecedented demand from exhibitors with a 448% increase from the last edition. Automechanika Academy Show features include the three-day Automechanika Academy providing a platform for thought leaders experts and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements challenges and trends in the automotive sector in the region. The final day will focus on aftersales learning and deve...
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Automechanika Riyadh sees a record number of exhibitors with over 280 exhibitors confirmed and more than 8 000 visitors expected during the three-day showcase. Saudi Arabia s leading trade show for the automotive aftermarket will return to the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre (RICEC) from April 30 to May 2 2024. Occupying three halls at RICEC the 6th edition of the exhibition is seeing unprecedented demand from exhibitors with a 448% increase from the last edition. Automechanika Academy Show features include the three-day Automechanika Academy providing a platform for thought leaders experts and industry professionals to discuss the latest advancements challenges and trends in the automotive sector in the region. The final day will focus on aftersales learning and deve...
Riyadh Cables Group (RCG) a leading manufacturer of wires and cables in Saudi Arabia has displayed tremendous profitability growth in FY2023 increasing the bottom-line by 47% to hit SAR518 million ( 138 million) according to Al Rajhi Capital Research. The growth was led by unwavering cable demand which increased volume sold by 15% YoY to 219 kilotonnes. As the majority of the costs are fixed for the company this helped improve the gross profit per tonne to SAR4 442 per tonne in FY23 as against SAR3 406 per tonne last year (as per our calculations) up by 30% YoY stated Al Rajhi Capital in its report. In addition a better product mix geared more towards copper cables also helped improve the margins. The utilisation levels for the company were 92% in FY23 as against 90% last year. This was mainly due to the addition of 12-13 kilo tonnes of capacity in FY23. ...
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Riyadh Cables Group (RCG) a leading manufacturer of wires and cables in Saudi Arabia has displayed tremendous profitability growth in FY2023 increasing the bottom-line by 47% to hit SAR518 million ( 138 million) according to Al Rajhi Capital Research. The growth was led by unwavering cable demand which increased volume sold by 15% YoY to 219 kilotonnes. As the majority of the costs are fixed for the company this helped improve the gross profit per tonne to SAR4 442 per tonne in FY23 as against SAR3 406 per tonne last year (as per our calculations) up by 30% YoY stated Al Rajhi Capital in its report. In addition a better product mix geared more towards copper cables also helped improve the margins. The utilisation levels for the company were 92% in FY23 as against 90% last year. This was mainly due to the addition of 12-13 kilo tonnes of capacity in FY23. ...
Riyadh Air commemorated its first year marked by significant agreements and groundbreaking partnerships spanning across Saudi Arabia and globally as it sets its sights on commencing operations in 2025. Since its inception on March 12 2023 Riyadh Air has signed several technology and engineering partnerships to unlock digital leadership in aviation sustainability drive innovation and develop cutting-edge technologies to enhance its offerings services and operational models. Major agreements were agreed with Lufthansa Systems IBM Consulting Swiss AS CAE Microsoft Oracle Sabre and Accenture respectively enabling Riyadh Air to offer seamless travel experiences and build technical capabilities to ensure readiness for its first flight in 2025. Also Riyadh Air s first year ended on a high by agreeing ground-breaking partnerships with Adobe and IBM. Riyadh Air which is set to fly to 100 countries by 2030 aims to become the world&...
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Riyadh Air commemorated its first year marked by significant agreements and groundbreaking partnerships spanning across Saudi Arabia and globally as it sets its sights on commencing operations in 2025. Since its inception on March 12 2023 Riyadh Air has signed several technology and engineering partnerships to unlock digital leadership in aviation sustainability drive innovation and develop cutting-edge technologies to enhance its offerings services and operational models. Major agreements were agreed with Lufthansa Systems IBM Consulting Swiss AS CAE Microsoft Oracle Sabre and Accenture respectively enabling Riyadh Air to offer seamless travel experiences and build technical capabilities to ensure readiness for its first flight in 2025. Also Riyadh Air s first year ended on a high by agreeing ground-breaking partnerships with Adobe and IBM. Riyadh Air which is set to fly to 100 countries by 2030 aims to become the world&...
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the start of the construction works of Al-Urubah Park a key lifestyle facility being developed as part of Green Riyadh programme. Spanning a 754 000 sq m area the park which is one of the largest in the city is distinguished by its vital location at the intersection of Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road with Al Urubah Road allowing residents to access it from various parts of the city easily. The park will help boost the quality of life of its residents and visitors providing them recreational places and transforming Riyadh into one of the most sustainable cities in the world said a statement from RCRC. The park s unique design with international specifications was adopted from several designs submitted by six international contestants who participated in the competition to present the best ideas and d...
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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the start of the construction works of Al-Urubah Park a key lifestyle facility being developed as part of Green Riyadh programme. Spanning a 754 000 sq m area the park which is one of the largest in the city is distinguished by its vital location at the intersection of Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road with Al Urubah Road allowing residents to access it from various parts of the city easily. The park will help boost the quality of life of its residents and visitors providing them recreational places and transforming Riyadh into one of the most sustainable cities in the world said a statement from RCRC. The park s unique design with international specifications was adopted from several designs submitted by six international contestants who participated in the competition to present the best ideas and d...
Saudi-based Talaat Moustafa Group has reached an agreement with the National Housing Company (NHC) to jointly develop more than 27 000 residential units including villas and apartments for Saudi families as part of its Banan City project coming up in the Al Fursan suburb of Riyadh. Spread across a project area of 10 million sq m in northeastern Riyadh the Banan City aims to integrate high-quality sustainable services such as healthcare education commerce sports facilities and other public amenities. Of the total project area 40% will be dedicated to expansive green spaces said the key developer in its statement. A multi-purpose project from NHC the Banan City is being developed as an intelligent residential community with comprehensive services ideal for Saudi families. The agreement was signed under the patronage of Mi...
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Saudi-based Talaat Moustafa Group has reached an agreement with the National Housing Company (NHC) to jointly develop more than 27 000 residential units including villas and apartments for Saudi families as part of its Banan City project coming up in the Al Fursan suburb of Riyadh. Spread across a project area of 10 million sq m in northeastern Riyadh the Banan City aims to integrate high-quality sustainable services such as healthcare education commerce sports facilities and other public amenities. Of the total project area 40% will be dedicated to expansive green spaces said the key developer in its statement. A multi-purpose project from NHC the Banan City is being developed as an intelligent residential community with comprehensive services ideal for Saudi families. The agreement was signed under the patronage of Mi...
IBM a leading provider of global hybrid cloud AI and consulting expertise has announced its plans to invest over 200 million in talent and infrastructure in a new IBM Software Lab in Saudi capital Riyadh. The announcement reinforces IBM s commitment to expand its investments in the region and further solidifies IBM s support for the Kingdom s Vision 2030. The lab will be designed to focus on accelerating digital innovation and product development management and design with solutions in the areas of Data & AI and Sustainability Software. With innovation and knowledge exchange at its centre the IBM Software Lab s goal will be to accelerate skills building and help create high-quality jobs for skilled young IT professionals in Saudi Arabia s technology ecosystem co-creating solutions to export globally. The news was announced on the main stage of global tech event LEAP 2024 (March 4-7) during a discussion ...
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IBM a leading provider of global hybrid cloud AI and consulting expertise has announced its plans to invest over 200 million in talent and infrastructure in a new IBM Software Lab in Saudi capital Riyadh. The announcement reinforces IBM s commitment to expand its investments in the region and further solidifies IBM s support for the Kingdom s Vision 2030. The lab will be designed to focus on accelerating digital innovation and product development management and design with solutions in the areas of Data & AI and Sustainability Software. With innovation and knowledge exchange at its centre the IBM Software Lab s goal will be to accelerate skills building and help create high-quality jobs for skilled young IT professionals in Saudi Arabia s technology ecosystem co-creating solutions to export globally. The news was announced on the main stage of global tech event LEAP 2024 (March 4-7) during a discussion ...
Adobe on Tuesday announced plans to establish a new regional headquarters in Riyadh as part of its expansion in the region following RHQ licence approval from the Saudi Ministry of Investment. The regional headquarters is expected to open by early 2025 and will enable Adobe to better serve the ever-growing demand for digital customer experiences and creative solutions in the kingdom and across the Middle East. Adobe has been active in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East for more than 20 years helping public and private sector organisations including Saudi Tourism Authority stc and Riyadh Air to unleash their creativity accelerate document productivity and deliver digital experiences to their customers. Adobe has also worked alongside digital transformation partners in the region including Accenture AWS Deloitte Digital IBM Microsoft and PwC Middle East. The ...
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Adobe on Tuesday announced plans to establish a new regional headquarters in Riyadh as part of its expansion in the region following RHQ licence approval from the Saudi Ministry of Investment. The regional headquarters is expected to open by early 2025 and will enable Adobe to better serve the ever-growing demand for digital customer experiences and creative solutions in the kingdom and across the Middle East. Adobe has been active in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East for more than 20 years helping public and private sector organisations including Saudi Tourism Authority stc and Riyadh Air to unleash their creativity accelerate document productivity and deliver digital experiences to their customers. Adobe has also worked alongside digital transformation partners in the region including Accenture AWS Deloitte Digital IBM Microsoft and PwC Middle East. The ...
The Middle East Poultry (MEP 2024) Expo the largest exhibition specialised in the poultry industry will witness a gathering of 300 exhibitors from 40 countries displaying a diverse array of cutting-edge products and solutions. The expo will be held from May 13 to 15 2024 at the at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre Saudi Arabia which is the largest poultry producer in the Middle East and Africa and the third global consumer of meat and poultry products a release said. The government of Saudi Arabia represented by the Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture sponsors this event in order to enhance investment opportunities in the poultry industry and provide an ideal trading platform that brings together local investors with suppliers and global expertise houses to develop the poultry industry in order to achieve the national strategy for food security. /...
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The Middle East Poultry (MEP 2024) Expo the largest exhibition specialised in the poultry industry will witness a gathering of 300 exhibitors from 40 countries displaying a diverse array of cutting-edge products and solutions. The expo will be held from May 13 to 15 2024 at the at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre Saudi Arabia which is the largest poultry producer in the Middle East and Africa and the third global consumer of meat and poultry products a release said. The government of Saudi Arabia represented by the Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture sponsors this event in order to enhance investment opportunities in the poultry industry and provide an ideal trading platform that brings together local investors with suppliers and global expertise houses to develop the poultry industry in order to achieve the national strategy for food security. /...
Dell Technologies on Monday announced plans to open a new merge and logistics fulfilment centre which includes a second touch manufacturing facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This strategic investment commemorates Dell s position in securing a regional headquarters licence to operate in KSA and reinforces the company s commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 in driving economic diversification through technological advancement the company said. The new centre based out of Riyadh will handle all Dell product lines in KSA including notebooks desktops servers storage and networking. This in turn will help manage the growing demand for Dell s end-to-end consumer and enterprise solutions create additional services and offerings reduce lead times and enhance customer satisfaction. Additionally Dell is moving its Flat Panel Monitor Hub to Riyadh with inventory stocked a...
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Dell Technologies on Monday announced plans to open a new merge and logistics fulfilment centre which includes a second touch manufacturing facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). This strategic investment commemorates Dell s position in securing a regional headquarters licence to operate in KSA and reinforces the company s commitment to Saudi Vision 2030 in driving economic diversification through technological advancement the company said. The new centre based out of Riyadh will handle all Dell product lines in KSA including notebooks desktops servers storage and networking. This in turn will help manage the growing demand for Dell s end-to-end consumer and enterprise solutions create additional services and offerings reduce lead times and enhance customer satisfaction. Additionally Dell is moving its Flat Panel Monitor Hub to Riyadh with inventory stocked a...
Merck a leading company in the fields of science technology and medicine has inaugurated a new regional office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh will thus be the regional office for the Middle East and North Africa and a leading hub for investments in the Middle East reported SPA . Merck seeks to operate in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 by providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving healthcare needs of citizens and residents it stated. Several Saudi officials and company representatives along with Merck Group Saudi Arabia Managing Director Yaser Alhagan attended the opening ceremony. Alhagan said that Merck Group and the Ministry of Investment exerted efforts to move the regional office to Riyadh as an important step to support its expansion strategy in the region. This will be helped ...
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Merck a leading company in the fields of science technology and medicine has inaugurated a new regional office in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh will thus be the regional office for the Middle East and North Africa and a leading hub for investments in the Middle East reported SPA . Merck seeks to operate in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 by providing innovative solutions to meet the evolving healthcare needs of citizens and residents it stated. Several Saudi officials and company representatives along with Merck Group Saudi Arabia Managing Director Yaser Alhagan attended the opening ceremony. Alhagan said that Merck Group and the Ministry of Investment exerted efforts to move the regional office to Riyadh as an important step to support its expansion strategy in the region. This will be helped ...
New Murabba Development Company (NMDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) to spearhead the transformation of Riyadh. The agreement will see the two entities work closely together to create New Murabba: the world s largest modern downtown serving as a model for future urban development and contributing towards Riyadh city s evolution in line with Vision 2030. NMDC s strategic partnership with TFD marks a pivotal moment in realisation of New Murabba s bold ambition to create the most advanced transformative downtown experience in the world. It aims to fulfil Saudi Arabia s potential as a leading investment destination a place where people live work and play. A go-to tourism and hospitality hotspot distinguished by a thriving tech ecosystem an enabling business environment and a diverse and welcoming society. ...
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New Murabba Development Company (NMDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) to spearhead the transformation of Riyadh. The agreement will see the two entities work closely together to create New Murabba: the world s largest modern downtown serving as a model for future urban development and contributing towards Riyadh city s evolution in line with Vision 2030. NMDC s strategic partnership with TFD marks a pivotal moment in realisation of New Murabba s bold ambition to create the most advanced transformative downtown experience in the world. It aims to fulfil Saudi Arabia s potential as a leading investment destination a place where people live work and play. A go-to tourism and hospitality hotspot distinguished by a thriving tech ecosystem an enabling business environment and a diverse and welcoming society. ...
With the slogan of Integrated management of the irrigation sector for flexible and sustainable development the 1st Regional Conference for Irrigation & Agricultural Drainage in the Middle East 2024 has launched its sessions. The event is being held under the patronage of Engineer Abdul Rahman Bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadhli Minister of Environment Water and agriculture Saudi Irrigation Organisation (SIO) in cooperation with The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID). SIO Chairman of the board of Directors Eng Mohammed Ben Zaid Abu Heed said: Over the past years the kingdom has been keen to adopt many plans and strategies that would improve water services and maximise their benefits and its sustainability with a comprehensive vision and an integrated system of planning and work in convenient with the vision of the Saudi Vision 2030 to achieves the objectives of t...
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With the slogan of Integrated management of the irrigation sector for flexible and sustainable development the 1st Regional Conference for Irrigation & Agricultural Drainage in the Middle East 2024 has launched its sessions. The event is being held under the patronage of Engineer Abdul Rahman Bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Fadhli Minister of Environment Water and agriculture Saudi Irrigation Organisation (SIO) in cooperation with The International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage (ICID). SIO Chairman of the board of Directors Eng Mohammed Ben Zaid Abu Heed said: Over the past years the kingdom has been keen to adopt many plans and strategies that would improve water services and maximise their benefits and its sustainability with a comprehensive vision and an integrated system of planning and work in convenient with the vision of the Saudi Vision 2030 to achieves the objectives of t...
Arcapita Group Holdings Limited the global alternative asset manager based in Bahrd has announced a strategic collaboration with Rikaz a prominent large-scale real estate developer in Saudi Arabia for the development of a top-class logistics park - The Node - in capital Riyadh which is designed to meet the specifications of prominent international and regional tenants. Unveiling the project today (February 20) Arcapita said The Node is a 3-million-sq-m development that is poised to become Riyadh s premier logistics hub. The first phase of the project will cover an area of approximately 400 000 sq m that will house grade A warehousing facilities developed as per global standards by Arcapita and Rikaz for a variety of commercial tenants. Strategically located in eastern Riyadh the project will have easy access to King Khalid Inter...
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Arcapita Group Holdings Limited the global alternative asset manager based in Bahrd has announced a strategic collaboration with Rikaz a prominent large-scale real estate developer in Saudi Arabia for the development of a top-class logistics park - The Node - in capital Riyadh which is designed to meet the specifications of prominent international and regional tenants. Unveiling the project today (February 20) Arcapita said The Node is a 3-million-sq-m development that is poised to become Riyadh s premier logistics hub. The first phase of the project will cover an area of approximately 400 000 sq m that will house grade A warehousing facilities developed as per global standards by Arcapita and Rikaz for a variety of commercial tenants. Strategically located in eastern Riyadh the project will have easy access to King Khalid Inter...
Rothschild & Company one of the world s largest independent financial advisory groups has opened its new office in Riyadh as part of its strategic expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia further strengthening its presence in the Middle East. This move reflects Rothschild & Co s commitment and conviction to the growth potential in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the company said in a statement. The new Riyadh office located at King Abdullah Financial District will enable the company to deliver a comprehensive suite of advisory services including mergers & acquisitions debt advisory & restructuring and equity markets solutions. The new Riyadh office will be led by Nasser Al Issa Managing Director and Head of Saudi Arabia along with a team of expert bankers bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the region said the statement. ...
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Rothschild & Company one of the world s largest independent financial advisory groups has opened its new office in Riyadh as part of its strategic expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia further strengthening its presence in the Middle East. This move reflects Rothschild & Co s commitment and conviction to the growth potential in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the company said in a statement. The new Riyadh office located at King Abdullah Financial District will enable the company to deliver a comprehensive suite of advisory services including mergers & acquisitions debt advisory & restructuring and equity markets solutions. The new Riyadh office will be led by Nasser Al Issa Managing Director and Head of Saudi Arabia along with a team of expert bankers bringing a wealth of experience and knowledge to the region said the statement. ...
The third Saudi Capital Market Forum (SCMF) will focus on market evolution investment strategies and regulatory developments reflecting the kingdom s thrust on economic diversification and its role in shaping the future of finance. Under the theme Powering Growth the Forum from February 19 to 20 brings together the world s leading financial minds and decision-makers catalysing dialogue and innovation in global finance while emphasising the integration of emerging markets with established financial systems Saudi Tadawul Group has announced. To be held in Riyadh SCMF will be under the patronage of Mohammed bin Abdullah Aljadaan Saudi Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Financial Sector Development Programme Committee. Major role As a key player in Saudi Arabia'...
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The third Saudi Capital Market Forum (SCMF) will focus on market evolution investment strategies and regulatory developments reflecting the kingdom s thrust on economic diversification and its role in shaping the future of finance. Under the theme Powering Growth the Forum from February 19 to 20 brings together the world s leading financial minds and decision-makers catalysing dialogue and innovation in global finance while emphasising the integration of emerging markets with established financial systems Saudi Tadawul Group has announced. To be held in Riyadh SCMF will be under the patronage of Mohammed bin Abdullah Aljadaan Saudi Minister of Finance and Chairman of the Financial Sector Development Programme Committee. Major role As a key player in Saudi Arabia'...
Saudi-based Riyadh Cables Group said it has entered into a deal with India s top engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply high voltage alternating current (HVAC) cable system for a major solar project in Dubai. As per the AED160 million ( 43.5 million) L&T contract Riyadh Cables will be responsible for the manufacture supply and supervision of a 260km HVAC cable system for the sixth phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park project. The entire supply work will be completed by the Saudi company within the first quarter of 2025 it stated. As part of its strong push towards environmental sustainability Riyadh Cables Group has introduced multiple products in recent years catering specifically to the renewable energy sector said a company spokesman. MBR 6 will increase...
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Saudi-based Riyadh Cables Group said it has entered into a deal with India s top engineering and construction conglomerate Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to supply high voltage alternating current (HVAC) cable system for a major solar project in Dubai. As per the AED160 million ( 43.5 million) L&T contract Riyadh Cables will be responsible for the manufacture supply and supervision of a 260km HVAC cable system for the sixth phase of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park project. The entire supply work will be completed by the Saudi company within the first quarter of 2025 it stated. As part of its strong push towards environmental sustainability Riyadh Cables Group has introduced multiple products in recent years catering specifically to the renewable energy sector said a company spokesman. MBR 6 will increase...
A Saudi business delegation led by Riyadh Chamber and representing over 70 Saudi companies has explored the investment landscape and diverse investment prospects during their visit to Samail Industrial City. Eng Musallam bin Mohammed Al Shehri Head of Operations Sector at Oman s Industrial Estates (Madayn) gave a brief on Madayn s vision which focuses on advancing the sultanate s position as a leading regional centre of manufacturing ICT innovation and entrepreneurship excellence. Additionally Al Shehri outlined Madayn s mission in attracting industrial investments and providing continued support through regionally and globally competitive strategies good infrastructure value adding services and easy governmental processes. Feasibility studies Eng Yasser bin Ibrahim Al ...
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A Saudi business delegation led by Riyadh Chamber and representing over 70 Saudi companies has explored the investment landscape and diverse investment prospects during their visit to Samail Industrial City. Eng Musallam bin Mohammed Al Shehri Head of Operations Sector at Oman s Industrial Estates (Madayn) gave a brief on Madayn s vision which focuses on advancing the sultanate s position as a leading regional centre of manufacturing ICT innovation and entrepreneurship excellence. Additionally Al Shehri outlined Madayn s mission in attracting industrial investments and providing continued support through regionally and globally competitive strategies good infrastructure value adding services and easy governmental processes. Feasibility studies Eng Yasser bin Ibrahim Al ...
IBM a leading provider of global hybrid cloud AI and consulting expertise has announced the inauguration of its regional headquarters in Riyadh. The launch of the regional headquarters expands IBM s presence in the kingdom and reiterates the company s commitment to accelerating Saudi Arabia s digital transformation. Since IBM established its presence in Saudi Arabia in 1947 the company has worked side-by-side with government and enterprise sectors in the kingdom on multiple projects of national and economic importance while investing in talent development and defining the skills needed to support the country s development agenda. The Ministry of Investment hosted IBM executives on November 30 2023 and presented the company with the regional headquarters licence. The meeting was attended by a range of dignitaries and government officials including Khalid Al-Falih Saudi Arabia&r...
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IBM a leading provider of global hybrid cloud AI and consulting expertise has announced the inauguration of its regional headquarters in Riyadh. The launch of the regional headquarters expands IBM s presence in the kingdom and reiterates the company s commitment to accelerating Saudi Arabia s digital transformation. Since IBM established its presence in Saudi Arabia in 1947 the company has worked side-by-side with government and enterprise sectors in the kingdom on multiple projects of national and economic importance while investing in talent development and defining the skills needed to support the country s development agenda. The Ministry of Investment hosted IBM executives on November 30 2023 and presented the company with the regional headquarters licence. The meeting was attended by a range of dignitaries and government officials including Khalid Al-Falih Saudi Arabia&r...
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has announced plans to establish a strategic presence in Saudi Arabia to support a growing client base. ADCB has received an in-principle approval from the kingdom s Council of Ministers and will open a branch in Riyadh subject to final regulatory approvals the bank said. The bank will provide a comprehensive range of services for corporate and institutional clients including financing and working capital solutions mandated by a Foreign Banking Branch licence issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Ala a Eraiqat Group Chief Executive Officer of ADCB said: This is a proud milestone for ADCB and we value the support provided by the authorities in Saudi Arabia. The bank s decision to establish a presence in the kingdom aligns with the accelerated expansion of our business. /di...
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) has announced plans to establish a strategic presence in Saudi Arabia to support a growing client base. ADCB has received an in-principle approval from the kingdom s Council of Ministers and will open a branch in Riyadh subject to final regulatory approvals the bank said. The bank will provide a comprehensive range of services for corporate and institutional clients including financing and working capital solutions mandated by a Foreign Banking Branch licence issued by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). Ala a Eraiqat Group Chief Executive Officer of ADCB said: This is a proud milestone for ADCB and we value the support provided by the authorities in Saudi Arabia. The bank s decision to establish a presence in the kingdom aligns with the accelerated expansion of our business. /di...
Saudi Arabia s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has announced the start of construction work on the new BLVD Runway being set up as part of Riyadh Season zones. Unveiling elaborate plans for the Riyadh Season zones Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al Sheikh the Advisor at the Royal Court and GEA Chairman said this comes as part of the collaboration between Riyadh Season and national carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) featuring unique experiences conducted on several stationary aircraft. The zone enables visitors to blend thrilling aircraft experiences with a diverse array of delectable cuisines provided by specialised international vendors. It also introduces numerous other activities including an exceptional airplane experience and various gaming performances. The announcement comes after GEA Chief Executive Officer Engineer ...
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Saudi Arabia s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has announced the start of construction work on the new BLVD Runway being set up as part of Riyadh Season zones. Unveiling elaborate plans for the Riyadh Season zones Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al Sheikh the Advisor at the Royal Court and GEA Chairman said this comes as part of the collaboration between Riyadh Season and national carrier Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) featuring unique experiences conducted on several stationary aircraft. The zone enables visitors to blend thrilling aircraft experiences with a diverse array of delectable cuisines provided by specialised international vendors. It also introduces numerous other activities including an exceptional airplane experience and various gaming performances. The announcement comes after GEA Chief Executive Officer Engineer ...
SCG International is going to have its first office in Riyadh to enlarge business opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) which has seen robust economic growth. The expansion underlines the company s status as a global supply chain solution provider ready to serve as a global connector between its allies worldwide. Its brand presence through showcasing supply chain solutions construction and innovations at the Thailand Mega Fair 2023 in Riyadh. During the event SCG International hosted a panel discussion on the subject Unleashing KSA s growth potential - The resilience of Supply Chains in action in which among others we were honored to have the participation of Fahad Alhashem Real Estate and Construction Managing Director Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA). The Panel which was opened by Darm Boontham Thailand ambassador to KSA brought out clea...
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SCG International is going to have its first office in Riyadh to enlarge business opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) which has seen robust economic growth. The expansion underlines the company s status as a global supply chain solution provider ready to serve as a global connector between its allies worldwide. Its brand presence through showcasing supply chain solutions construction and innovations at the Thailand Mega Fair 2023 in Riyadh. During the event SCG International hosted a panel discussion on the subject Unleashing KSA s growth potential - The resilience of Supply Chains in action in which among others we were honored to have the participation of Fahad Alhashem Real Estate and Construction Managing Director Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA). The Panel which was opened by Darm Boontham Thailand ambassador to KSA brought out clea...
Eviq a key electric vehicle infrastructure company has announced plans to open a research and development (R&D) facility in Riyadh that is a first-of-its-kind in the region according to an EVIQ press release. A joint venture between Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Eviq said the new facility will be used for testing a spectrum of chargers and software mainly to ensure the deployment of best-in-class equipment and related software thus reinforcing its commitment to quality efficiency and driving the evolution in the EV sector across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It will also give EV drivers in Saudi Arabia the confidence that EVIQ chargers have been thoroughly tested to the highest quality and safety standards for operating in Saudi Arabia it stated. Eviq CEO Mohammad Bakr Gazzaz said: The launch of our R&...
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Eviq a key electric vehicle infrastructure company has announced plans to open a research and development (R&D) facility in Riyadh that is a first-of-its-kind in the region according to an EVIQ press release. A joint venture between Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) and Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) Eviq said the new facility will be used for testing a spectrum of chargers and software mainly to ensure the deployment of best-in-class equipment and related software thus reinforcing its commitment to quality efficiency and driving the evolution in the EV sector across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It will also give EV drivers in Saudi Arabia the confidence that EVIQ chargers have been thoroughly tested to the highest quality and safety standards for operating in Saudi Arabia it stated. Eviq CEO Mohammad Bakr Gazzaz said: The launch of our R&...
Global real estate advisor CBRE has announced the inauguration of its new office in Riyadh as part of its continued strategic development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). CBRE opened a new office this week on the eighth floor of the landmark Al Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh. The new office opening follows a year of continued growth in Saudi Arabia including a string of senior hires in the past year including the appointment of Elias Bou Habib as Head of Consulting Saudi Arabia Jena Ladhani as Country Managing Director Saudi Arabia for CBRE Global Workplace Solutions and Pedro Ribeiro as General Manager Saudi Arabia for CBRE Advisory. CBRE has been serving clients in Saudi Arabia for over 15 years and has now over 300 real estate experts based on the ground across all its group divisions. CBRE has recently advised on some of the biggest real estate projects across the Kingdom including...
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Global real estate advisor CBRE has announced the inauguration of its new office in Riyadh as part of its continued strategic development in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). CBRE opened a new office this week on the eighth floor of the landmark Al Faisaliah Tower in Riyadh. The new office opening follows a year of continued growth in Saudi Arabia including a string of senior hires in the past year including the appointment of Elias Bou Habib as Head of Consulting Saudi Arabia Jena Ladhani as Country Managing Director Saudi Arabia for CBRE Global Workplace Solutions and Pedro Ribeiro as General Manager Saudi Arabia for CBRE Advisory. CBRE has been serving clients in Saudi Arabia for over 15 years and has now over 300 real estate experts based on the ground across all its group divisions. CBRE has recently advised on some of the biggest real estate projects across the Kingdom including...
The estimated total economic impact of the Saudi Arabia s mega event - Riyadh Expo 2030 - measured by gross value added is projected to be a whopping SAR355 billion ( 94.5 billion). This represents a 19% addition to the estimated non-oil GDP for 2023 with an annualized impact of 0.75% over the next 25 years according to Al Rajhi Capital Research. During the six-month run Saudi Arabia anticipates to attract 246 participants and 40 million physical site visits (an estimate higher than Al Rajhi s figure of 37.5 million visitors). The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 in a futuristic city in North Riyadh. The site will span over 600 hectares with 3.38 million sqm dedicated to experiential space and 2.62 million sqm for supporting amenities and facilities. As a first step the government has earmarked 7.8 billion for spending as per the masterpl...
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The estimated total economic impact of the Saudi Arabia s mega event - Riyadh Expo 2030 - measured by gross value added is projected to be a whopping SAR355 billion ( 94.5 billion). This represents a 19% addition to the estimated non-oil GDP for 2023 with an annualized impact of 0.75% over the next 25 years according to Al Rajhi Capital Research. During the six-month run Saudi Arabia anticipates to attract 246 participants and 40 million physical site visits (an estimate higher than Al Rajhi s figure of 37.5 million visitors). The event will be held from October 2030 to March 2031 in a futuristic city in North Riyadh. The site will span over 600 hectares with 3.38 million sqm dedicated to experiential space and 2.62 million sqm for supporting amenities and facilities. As a first step the government has earmarked 7.8 billion for spending as per the masterpl...
Saudi Arabia s official distributor of the Renault Group Wallan Trading Company plans to reveal a series of Renault vehicles for the first time in the Saudi market at the Riyadh Motor Show. The models boast one-of-a-kind designs top-notch equipment and cutting-edge features. The Riyadh Motor Show will take place from December 5 to 9 2023. The new models are adapted to the Saudi market and are suitable for various market segments and uses. Mohammed Khalawi the Group Executive Vice President said: The Riyadh Motor Show is a vital platform to showcase Renault s vehicle lineup for the first time in KSA. Through our participation we will reveal Renault s business strategy in the Saudi market including its new launch and vision for the upcoming period. Collaboration He added: &ldquo...
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Saudi Arabia s official distributor of the Renault Group Wallan Trading Company plans to reveal a series of Renault vehicles for the first time in the Saudi market at the Riyadh Motor Show. The models boast one-of-a-kind designs top-notch equipment and cutting-edge features. The Riyadh Motor Show will take place from December 5 to 9 2023. The new models are adapted to the Saudi market and are suitable for various market segments and uses. Mohammed Khalawi the Group Executive Vice President said: The Riyadh Motor Show is a vital platform to showcase Renault s vehicle lineup for the first time in KSA. Through our participation we will reveal Renault s business strategy in the Saudi market including its new launch and vision for the upcoming period. Collaboration He added: &ldquo...
Saudi-based Retal Urban Development Company has announced that it has signed an agreement with leading real estate group Roshn a unit of kingdom s sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) for the purchase and development of residential lands within the Sedra residential neighborhood in Riyadh city. As per the deal Retal will build 363 residential units within the high-end development at a total investment of SAR375 million ( 100 million) writes a TradeArabia staff reporter citing the Saudi company filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The entire construction work will be completed within three years it stated. Retal had last year signed a similar contract with Roshn for the development of 554 residential units at Sedra. On the financial impact Retal said it is expected to have a positive impact on the co...
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Saudi-based Retal Urban Development Company has announced that it has signed an agreement with leading real estate group Roshn a unit of kingdom s sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) for the purchase and development of residential lands within the Sedra residential neighborhood in Riyadh city. As per the deal Retal will build 363 residential units within the high-end development at a total investment of SAR375 million ( 100 million) writes a TradeArabia staff reporter citing the Saudi company filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The entire construction work will be completed within three years it stated. Retal had last year signed a similar contract with Roshn for the development of 554 residential units at Sedra. On the financial impact Retal said it is expected to have a positive impact on the co...
Riyadh Cement Company has signed a contract with Sinoma Energy Conservation (Sinoma-ec) for establishing a waste heat recovery project. The 34 800 000 contract was signed on Tuesday (November 28) according to a Saudi Exchange filing. Under the contract a power generation plant using waste heat with a production capacity of 12.64 MW will be set up at the Riyadh Cement facility. The project is expected to be completed in 20 months and will be funded by a local bank the notification said. Riyadh Cement was founded in 1997 as one of the largest cement companies in Saudi Arabia. Over the years it has earned a reputation for manufacturing grey and white cement. China-based Sinoma-ec is a leading waste heat and pressure utilisation technology provider. Its cement waste heat power generation market share ranks first in ...
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Riyadh Cement Company has signed a contract with Sinoma Energy Conservation (Sinoma-ec) for establishing a waste heat recovery project. The 34 800 000 contract was signed on Tuesday (November 28) according to a Saudi Exchange filing. Under the contract a power generation plant using waste heat with a production capacity of 12.64 MW will be set up at the Riyadh Cement facility. The project is expected to be completed in 20 months and will be funded by a local bank the notification said. Riyadh Cement was founded in 1997 as one of the largest cement companies in Saudi Arabia. Over the years it has earned a reputation for manufacturing grey and white cement. China-based Sinoma-ec is a leading waste heat and pressure utilisation technology provider. Its cement waste heat power generation market share ranks first in ...
Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road was declared the Best Luxury Rooftop View Hotel in the Middle East at the prestigious 2023 World Luxury Hotel Awards. Renowned for identifying and celebrating the world s top luxury hotels this award recognises excellence in various categories with a rigorous selection process by an esteemed panel of judges. The accolade was in recognition of The Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road s commitment to excellence impeccable service and dedication to meet guest expectations all of which have set it apart as a leader in the luxury hotel sector said a statement. Nestled in the heart of Riyadh Courtyard by Marriott Northern Ring Road Riyadh offers a panoramic feast for the senses boasting the most captivating rooftop views in the region. The hotel s luxurious suites in particular provide an elevated experience allowing guests to indulge in the breathtaking vistas...
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Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road was declared the Best Luxury Rooftop View Hotel in the Middle East at the prestigious 2023 World Luxury Hotel Awards. Renowned for identifying and celebrating the world s top luxury hotels this award recognises excellence in various categories with a rigorous selection process by an esteemed panel of judges. The accolade was in recognition of The Courtyard by Marriott Riyadh Northern Ring Road s commitment to excellence impeccable service and dedication to meet guest expectations all of which have set it apart as a leader in the luxury hotel sector said a statement. Nestled in the heart of Riyadh Courtyard by Marriott Northern Ring Road Riyadh offers a panoramic feast for the senses boasting the most captivating rooftop views in the region. The hotel s luxurious suites in particular provide an elevated experience allowing guests to indulge in the breathtaking vistas...
Gulf Hotels Group a leading hospitality management company with over 50 years of industry experience is set to open a representative office in Riyadh to boost its presence in Saudi Arabia and provide a wide range of hospitality services across the kingdom. With a rich history of owning developing and managing hotels and residences as well as a diverse portfolio of first-class food and beverage concepts Gulf Hotels Group is well equipped to bring its expertise and services to Saudi Arabia. As part of its growth strategy Gulf Hotels Group has identified its expansion into Saudi Arabia as a priority market. The group had recently set up a subsidiary company in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the approval from Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia. It is currently in the process of opening a representative office in Riyadh to ...
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Gulf Hotels Group a leading hospitality management company with over 50 years of industry experience is set to open a representative office in Riyadh to boost its presence in Saudi Arabia and provide a wide range of hospitality services across the kingdom. With a rich history of owning developing and managing hotels and residences as well as a diverse portfolio of first-class food and beverage concepts Gulf Hotels Group is well equipped to bring its expertise and services to Saudi Arabia. As part of its growth strategy Gulf Hotels Group has identified its expansion into Saudi Arabia as a priority market. The group had recently set up a subsidiary company in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia following the approval from Ministry of Commerce in Saudi Arabia. It is currently in the process of opening a representative office in Riyadh to ...
Bahrain International Airport recently welcomed the first Flynas flight from Riyadh. The introduction of new Flynas connections will further strengthen the regional connectivity and promote tourism and business opportunities between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia said a statement. The inaugural Flynas A320 flight from Riyadh to Bahrain which started operations on November 15 was greeted with a warm welcome. The new route will be operated with a frequency of seven flights per week between King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Bahrain International Airport. Saudi Arabia has always been a key market for us with airline connectivity between the two countries over seven decades attracting a passenger traffic of around 1.5 million annually. The new connections with Flynas reaffirms our commitment to strengthening the bond between the two nations with enhanced co...
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Bahrain International Airport recently welcomed the first Flynas flight from Riyadh. The introduction of new Flynas connections will further strengthen the regional connectivity and promote tourism and business opportunities between Bahrain and Saudi Arabia said a statement. The inaugural Flynas A320 flight from Riyadh to Bahrain which started operations on November 15 was greeted with a warm welcome. The new route will be operated with a frequency of seven flights per week between King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Bahrain International Airport. Saudi Arabia has always been a key market for us with airline connectivity between the two countries over seven decades attracting a passenger traffic of around 1.5 million annually. The new connections with Flynas reaffirms our commitment to strengthening the bond between the two nations with enhanced co...
The national flag carriers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudia and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding as part of an expansive agreement to include codeshare flight. The MoU is the first major agreement between the two airlines and it is set to lay the foundation for further cooperation in the future. It also signifies a milestone moment of collaborative strength in the KSA aviation ecosystem said a statement. Along with strengthening the wider Saudi aviation ecosystem the collaboration is intended to offer a comprehensive range of benefits for guests travelling globally to and from Saudi Arabia as well as those travelling domestically within the kingdom. As part of the agreement guests of both carriers will be able to take full advantage of each airline s worldwide network through a comprehensive interline and codeshare ag...
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The national flag carriers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Saudia and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding as part of an expansive agreement to include codeshare flight. The MoU is the first major agreement between the two airlines and it is set to lay the foundation for further cooperation in the future. It also signifies a milestone moment of collaborative strength in the KSA aviation ecosystem said a statement. Along with strengthening the wider Saudi aviation ecosystem the collaboration is intended to offer a comprehensive range of benefits for guests travelling globally to and from Saudi Arabia as well as those travelling domestically within the kingdom. As part of the agreement guests of both carriers will be able to take full advantage of each airline s worldwide network through a comprehensive interline and codeshare ag...
Riyadh Air the new Saudi Arabian airline launched by Public Investment Fund is close to an order for as many as 100 Boeing 737 Max jets said a Bloomberg report. The new carrier aims to add short-haul aircraft to its line-up according to people familiar with the matter the report said. The carrier is considering placing a firm orders for 50 jets along with a similar number of options at the Dubai Air Show that begins on Monday said the people asking not to be named as the discussions are confidential. Final discussions are ongoing and the number could change slightly the people said. In May Bloomberg reported that US aerospace powerhouse Boeing was c...
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Riyadh Air the new Saudi Arabian airline launched by Public Investment Fund is close to an order for as many as 100 Boeing 737 Max jets said a Bloomberg report. The new carrier aims to add short-haul aircraft to its line-up according to people familiar with the matter the report said. The carrier is considering placing a firm orders for 50 jets along with a similar number of options at the Dubai Air Show that begins on Monday said the people asking not to be named as the discussions are confidential. Final discussions are ongoing and the number could change slightly the people said. In May Bloomberg reported that US aerospace powerhouse Boeing was c...
TÜV Rheinland a global leader in independent technical services has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The inauguration took place at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh and was attended by notable dignitaries reaffirming the company s dedication to the region. TÜV Rheinland s ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Michael Kindsgrab German Ambassador - Saudi Arabia Fahad Othman Alkuaik Vice-Governor Business Support of SASO Saad Al Sadhan Deputy Minister for Supply & Engineering Affairs Ministry of Health Hassan Al-Duhaim Senior Advisor to HEM & RHQ Program Owner; Saud Nasser Alkhusaibi The President of GCC Standardisation Organisation Ahmed Rajab Management of Registration & Licensing Saudi Food & Drug Authority; Ibrahim Yousef Al Olyan General Manager of Inspection Ministry of Tourism; Michael Fübi CEO & Chairman of Executive Board at TÜV Rhein...
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TÜV Rheinland a global leader in independent technical services has announced the opening of its new regional headquarters in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The inauguration took place at the Ritz-Carlton Riyadh and was attended by notable dignitaries reaffirming the company s dedication to the region. TÜV Rheinland s ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by Michael Kindsgrab German Ambassador - Saudi Arabia Fahad Othman Alkuaik Vice-Governor Business Support of SASO Saad Al Sadhan Deputy Minister for Supply & Engineering Affairs Ministry of Health Hassan Al-Duhaim Senior Advisor to HEM & RHQ Program Owner; Saud Nasser Alkhusaibi The President of GCC Standardisation Organisation Ahmed Rajab Management of Registration & Licensing Saudi Food & Drug Authority; Ibrahim Yousef Al Olyan General Manager of Inspection Ministry of Tourism; Michael Fübi CEO & Chairman of Executive Board at TÜV Rhein...
Riyadh Air and IBM have announced the signing of a strategic agreement in which IBM Consulting will be the lead systems integrator to support creating building and orchestrating the technology foundation that can help the digitally native airline to offer exceptional and seamless travel experiences. Together Riyadh Air and IBM Consulting have already created the airline s digital and technology strategy. Now Riyadh Air has selected IBM Consulting to support building the key business and technology capabilities that underpin the strategy. That includes implementing and integrating more than 50 airline industry solutions and core technology capabilities including security infrastructure integration and data platforms using a hybrid cloud approach. IBM will also orchestrate the work of over 40 partners by providing program and technical governance proje...
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Riyadh Air and IBM have announced the signing of a strategic agreement in which IBM Consulting will be the lead systems integrator to support creating building and orchestrating the technology foundation that can help the digitally native airline to offer exceptional and seamless travel experiences. Together Riyadh Air and IBM Consulting have already created the airline s digital and technology strategy. Now Riyadh Air has selected IBM Consulting to support building the key business and technology capabilities that underpin the strategy. That includes implementing and integrating more than 50 airline industry solutions and core technology capabilities including security infrastructure integration and data platforms using a hybrid cloud approach. IBM will also orchestrate the work of over 40 partners by providing program and technical governance proje...
Genesis the acclaimed luxury automotive brand has opened its Riyadh showroom at an exclusive event redefining globally recognised standards of elegance and automotive innovation. Guests in attendance had the chance to embark on an immersive journey through the Genesis Tunnel which served to build anticipation for the grand reveal of the Genesis showroom a space where dynamism aesthetic elegance and cutting-edge technology converged to offer a remarkable experience. The showroom itself is strategically designed to house three key areas: the electric vehicle (EV) section the hero area and the stage. Each segment was carefully curated to provide guests with an immersive visual and auditory experience bringing them face-to-face with the best of Genesis vehicles. Impressive showcase The Gen...
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Genesis the acclaimed luxury automotive brand has opened its Riyadh showroom at an exclusive event redefining globally recognised standards of elegance and automotive innovation. Guests in attendance had the chance to embark on an immersive journey through the Genesis Tunnel which served to build anticipation for the grand reveal of the Genesis showroom a space where dynamism aesthetic elegance and cutting-edge technology converged to offer a remarkable experience. The showroom itself is strategically designed to house three key areas: the electric vehicle (EV) section the hero area and the stage. Each segment was carefully curated to provide guests with an immersive visual and auditory experience bringing them face-to-face with the best of Genesis vehicles. Impressive showcase The Gen...
Average warehouse rents in Riyadh have risen by 20% during the first half of the year according to global real estate consultancy Knight Frank. The warehouse market in the kingdom remains undersupplied and predictably rents remain on a sharp upward trajectory climbing by 15% in Jeddah and 20% in Riyadh over the last 12 months stated the property expert in its Saudi Arabia Industrial Market Review. Meanwhile vacancy rates in Riyadh and Jeddah have fallen to just 3% highlighting the challenge for industrial occupiers and at the same time the opportunity for developers it added. Faisal Durrani Partner Head of Research Mena said: For developers the industrial market is their oyster given that the most sought-after stock high quality internationally specified warehouses remains in short supply. For now the volume of planned stock is also ...
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Average warehouse rents in Riyadh have risen by 20% during the first half of the year according to global real estate consultancy Knight Frank. The warehouse market in the kingdom remains undersupplied and predictably rents remain on a sharp upward trajectory climbing by 15% in Jeddah and 20% in Riyadh over the last 12 months stated the property expert in its Saudi Arabia Industrial Market Review. Meanwhile vacancy rates in Riyadh and Jeddah have fallen to just 3% highlighting the challenge for industrial occupiers and at the same time the opportunity for developers it added. Faisal Durrani Partner Head of Research Mena said: For developers the industrial market is their oyster given that the most sought-after stock high quality internationally specified warehouses remains in short supply. For now the volume of planned stock is also ...
In line with Vision 2030 to transform Riyadh into one of the most sustainable cities in the world the real estate industry must proactively contribute towards shaping a more human-centric sustainable and innovative city revealed leading real estate specialist JLL at a roundtable held recently in the capital. This will be essential not only in long-term asset value creation but also in future-proofing assets and in value preservation said the expert. In the last five years alone sustainability efforts in the kingdom s real estate sector have advanced significantly to positively impact liveability. Beyond building certifications sustainability initiatives now include data capture disclosure and benchmarking. As a key player in driving green innovation in real estate the kingdom has delivered on its commitment to sustai...
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In line with Vision 2030 to transform Riyadh into one of the most sustainable cities in the world the real estate industry must proactively contribute towards shaping a more human-centric sustainable and innovative city revealed leading real estate specialist JLL at a roundtable held recently in the capital. This will be essential not only in long-term asset value creation but also in future-proofing assets and in value preservation said the expert. In the last five years alone sustainability efforts in the kingdom s real estate sector have advanced significantly to positively impact liveability. Beyond building certifications sustainability initiatives now include data capture disclosure and benchmarking. As a key player in driving green innovation in real estate the kingdom has delivered on its commitment to sustai...
Tourism Seychelles Middle East s recent participation in the Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress in Riyadh opened up new opportunities with its Saudi partners. It said that the event served as a closed-door platform to connect with the global travel and tourism industry with the kingdom s buyers. KBLT which was held at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention from September 25-26 2023 facilitated partnerships by connecting global suppliers of the travel and tourism industry such as hotels and resorts destinations concierge companies cruise liners airlines and air charter companies and other travel solution companies from across the world with handpicked decision-makers for outbound corporate business and luxury travel from across the kingdom. Ahmed Fathallah the Tourism Seychelles Middle East representative said: This recognition shows that our efforts to promote the destination have been recogni...
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Tourism Seychelles Middle East s recent participation in the Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel (KBLT) Congress in Riyadh opened up new opportunities with its Saudi partners. It said that the event served as a closed-door platform to connect with the global travel and tourism industry with the kingdom s buyers. KBLT which was held at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention from September 25-26 2023 facilitated partnerships by connecting global suppliers of the travel and tourism industry such as hotels and resorts destinations concierge companies cruise liners airlines and air charter companies and other travel solution companies from across the world with handpicked decision-makers for outbound corporate business and luxury travel from across the kingdom. Ahmed Fathallah the Tourism Seychelles Middle East representative said: This recognition shows that our efforts to promote the destination have been recogni...
The establishment of the Global Water Organisation (GWO) in Riyadh is an embodiment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s awareness of the vital role of water in ensuring the future of humanity achieving the sustainable development goals and reducing the risks associated with fresh water supplies in the world. The GWO initiative was announced by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulazis Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The announcement received great resonance in the scientific and academic communities as many distinguished experts and scholars expressed their support for the Saudi initiative which is expected to develop and integrate the efforts of countries and organisations to address water challenges in a comprehensive manner. It will also help in devoting the exchange of experiences to enhance technological experiments innovation research and de...
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The establishment of the Global Water Organisation (GWO) in Riyadh is an embodiment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia s awareness of the vital role of water in ensuring the future of humanity achieving the sustainable development goals and reducing the risks associated with fresh water supplies in the world. The GWO initiative was announced by His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulazis Al Saud Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The announcement received great resonance in the scientific and academic communities as many distinguished experts and scholars expressed their support for the Saudi initiative which is expected to develop and integrate the efforts of countries and organisations to address water challenges in a comprehensive manner. It will also help in devoting the exchange of experiences to enhance technological experiments innovation research and de...
The highly anticipated Riyadh Fashion Week (RFW) to be launched on October 20 at a soon-to-be announced location in King Abdullah Financial District will honour Saudi Arabia s cultural and creative expression by focussing exclusively on showcasing Saudi talent. Hosted by the Saudi Fashion Commission the four-day show will set a new precedent in fashion while celebrating local creatives and sustainable craftsmanship. It will be inspired by its past and the future redefining Saudi fashion. It promises a vibrant array of the kingdom s elegant fashion scene witnessing firsthand the creations of diverse talent. The carefully curated event will kick off with a show by a yet-to-be-revealed designer and gala dinner that will be attended by 250 VIP guests from around the world. Day two will showcase the intricate and one-of-a-kind couture and bridal collections. Day three and day four will demonstrate how Saudi fashion blends culture tradition and artisti...
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The highly anticipated Riyadh Fashion Week (RFW) to be launched on October 20 at a soon-to-be announced location in King Abdullah Financial District will honour Saudi Arabia s cultural and creative expression by focussing exclusively on showcasing Saudi talent. Hosted by the Saudi Fashion Commission the four-day show will set a new precedent in fashion while celebrating local creatives and sustainable craftsmanship. It will be inspired by its past and the future redefining Saudi fashion. It promises a vibrant array of the kingdom s elegant fashion scene witnessing firsthand the creations of diverse talent. The carefully curated event will kick off with a show by a yet-to-be-revealed designer and gala dinner that will be attended by 250 VIP guests from around the world. Day two will showcase the intricate and one-of-a-kind couture and bridal collections. Day three and day four will demonstrate how Saudi fashion blends culture tradition and artisti...
In just one week s time leaders from the oil and gas downstream industry will gather in Riyadh for the region s event dedicated to decarbonisation and sustainability from October 16-18. With the support of the Host Sponsor SABIC ESF MENA Middle East Energy & Sustainability Forum is expected to pave the way for crucial discussions and transformative changes within the downstream industry. Working together for a more sustainable diverse and profitable downstream industry the third edition of the event will have a strong focus on Saudi Arabia as the kingdom ushers in a new era with aims to reach net-zero by 2060 and wider Vision 2030 ambitions to accelerate the energy transition driving new waves of investment. Stefan Chapman VP of Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) on why this forum is well-timed for the region It is clear to all that the downstrea...
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In just one week s time leaders from the oil and gas downstream industry will gather in Riyadh for the region s event dedicated to decarbonisation and sustainability from October 16-18. With the support of the Host Sponsor SABIC ESF MENA Middle East Energy & Sustainability Forum is expected to pave the way for crucial discussions and transformative changes within the downstream industry. Working together for a more sustainable diverse and profitable downstream industry the third edition of the event will have a strong focus on Saudi Arabia as the kingdom ushers in a new era with aims to reach net-zero by 2060 and wider Vision 2030 ambitions to accelerate the energy transition driving new waves of investment. Stefan Chapman VP of Euro Petroleum Consultants (EPC) on why this forum is well-timed for the region It is clear to all that the downstrea...
Almana Group of Hospitals the pioneering healthcare provider in the Eastern Region has unveiled plans to expand to Riyadh in partnership with Dar International Consultancy HDR Middle East and ARC Design. This move of establishing a 300-bed multi-specialty hospital represents a milestone for Almana Group of Hospitals as it marks its first venture into a new region allowing it to extend its renowned healthcare services to the residents of the kingdom s capital. The new hospital will be in the north of Riyadh with the allocated space designed to accommodate the comprehensive medical facilities and services that Almana Hospital is renowned for. Elevating healthcare Recognised for its long-standing commitment to delivering exceptional care for more than seven decades across the Eastern Region this...
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Almana Group of Hospitals the pioneering healthcare provider in the Eastern Region has unveiled plans to expand to Riyadh in partnership with Dar International Consultancy HDR Middle East and ARC Design. This move of establishing a 300-bed multi-specialty hospital represents a milestone for Almana Group of Hospitals as it marks its first venture into a new region allowing it to extend its renowned healthcare services to the residents of the kingdom s capital. The new hospital will be in the north of Riyadh with the allocated space designed to accommodate the comprehensive medical facilities and services that Almana Hospital is renowned for. Elevating healthcare Recognised for its long-standing commitment to delivering exceptional care for more than seven decades across the Eastern Region this...
Select Arab and international filmmakers and several national regional and international directors and industry experts in the kingdom are taking part in the first edition of Saudi Film Confex which was opened at the Riyadh Front Expo. About 50 speakers including executives investors and specialists from all over the world will discuss the latest topics and technologies that support the film industry and its operations in addition to organising workshops training sessions and intensive displays of cinematic products projects and innovations related to filmmaking in the kingdom and globally. Under the patronage of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Film Commission Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez the Saudi Vice Minister of Culture inaugurated the four-day event. span style= font-size:16px...
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Select Arab and international filmmakers and several national regional and international directors and industry experts in the kingdom are taking part in the first edition of Saudi Film Confex which was opened at the Riyadh Front Expo. About 50 speakers including executives investors and specialists from all over the world will discuss the latest topics and technologies that support the film industry and its operations in addition to organising workshops training sessions and intensive displays of cinematic products projects and innovations related to filmmaking in the kingdom and globally. Under the patronage of Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Film Commission Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez the Saudi Vice Minister of Culture inaugurated the four-day event. span style= font-size:16px...
Experts will explore how niche construction methods new products and research are developing concrete innovations to stretch mankind s imagination on the various uses of concrete at the ACI Concrete Conference of Codes Standards and Best Practices in Riyadh next month. The American Concrete Institute along with the ACI Saudi Chapter will co-host the conference on November 28 and 29 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel. It will bring together engineers architects researchers suppliers producers and academics to exchange their experiences and discuss innovative and emerging technologies in the concrete industry. The following is the conference agenda: Opening Ceremony: o Conference MC: Ali Alqarni PhD ACI member King Saud University o Welcome Address: Dr Ahmad S. Al-Gaht...
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Experts will explore how niche construction methods new products and research are developing concrete innovations to stretch mankind s imagination on the various uses of concrete at the ACI Concrete Conference of Codes Standards and Best Practices in Riyadh next month. The American Concrete Institute along with the ACI Saudi Chapter will co-host the conference on November 28 and 29 at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel. It will bring together engineers architects researchers suppliers producers and academics to exchange their experiences and discuss innovative and emerging technologies in the concrete industry. The following is the conference agenda: Opening Ceremony: o Conference MC: Ali Alqarni PhD ACI member King Saud University o Welcome Address: Dr Ahmad S. Al-Gaht...
On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2023 plans for the new Riyadh School for Tourism and Hospitality with a focus on bridging the current skills gaps in tourism was announced. Leaders from every global region united around a shared determination to invest in the sector s growth and transformation at the World Tourism Day. Hosted by Saudi Arabia the official celebrations in Riyadh brought together more than 50 ministers of tourism alongside hundreds of high-level delegates from both the public and private sectors. They were joined by UNWTO s Member States and other tourism stakeholders around the world celebrating in their own countries. Welcoming them all UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili and Saudi Arabia s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb emphasised the need for the whole of the sector to step up in...
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On the occasion of World Tourism Day 2023 plans for the new Riyadh School for Tourism and Hospitality with a focus on bridging the current skills gaps in tourism was announced. Leaders from every global region united around a shared determination to invest in the sector s growth and transformation at the World Tourism Day. Hosted by Saudi Arabia the official celebrations in Riyadh brought together more than 50 ministers of tourism alongside hundreds of high-level delegates from both the public and private sectors. They were joined by UNWTO s Member States and other tourism stakeholders around the world celebrating in their own countries. Welcoming them all UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili and Saudi Arabia s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb emphasised the need for the whole of the sector to step up in...
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has highlighted how it is helping position Bahrain as a regional hub for the MICE industry at a major international event in Riyadh. EWB participated at the recent International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) EXPO! EXPO! MENA in Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Saudi Arabia as one of the gold sponsors. EWB took part in expo with a delegation led by Dr Debbie Kristiansen the General Manager of EWB and participated by Anas Ateeq Senior Manager of International Exhibitions and Live Events at EWB and Ali Lari Senior Manager of Corporate and Government at EWB. Dr Kristiansen joined a distinguished line-up of speakers at the event sharing her viewpoints and thoughts at a panel titled Positioning Your Destination Strategically: Convention Centres . She hi...
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Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has highlighted how it is helping position Bahrain as a regional hub for the MICE industry at a major international event in Riyadh. EWB participated at the recent International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) EXPO! EXPO! MENA in Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Saudi Arabia as one of the gold sponsors. EWB took part in expo with a delegation led by Dr Debbie Kristiansen the General Manager of EWB and participated by Anas Ateeq Senior Manager of International Exhibitions and Live Events at EWB and Ali Lari Senior Manager of Corporate and Government at EWB. Dr Kristiansen joined a distinguished line-up of speakers at the event sharing her viewpoints and thoughts at a panel titled Positioning Your Destination Strategically: Convention Centres . She hi...
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has appointed Mazen Allam as its new General Manager effective September 2023. Allam has a distinguished career in luxury hospitality and a rich understanding of the Saudi Arabian market making him a valuable addition to the hotel s leadership team. A graduate of Prince Sultan College in Jeddah with a degree in Hotels and Tourism Management Allam s extensive experience and track record of success make him a valuable addition to The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh further solidifying its position as a leading luxury destination in Saudi Arabia said a statement. Allam said: I am deeply honoured to assume leadership at The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh a symbol of unparalleled luxury and to continue my journey as part of the esteemed Marriott International brand. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with our exceptional team to perpetuate Marriott s legacy of delivering awe-inspiring service unforgettable dining experiences and an...
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The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has appointed Mazen Allam as its new General Manager effective September 2023. Allam has a distinguished career in luxury hospitality and a rich understanding of the Saudi Arabian market making him a valuable addition to the hotel s leadership team. A graduate of Prince Sultan College in Jeddah with a degree in Hotels and Tourism Management Allam s extensive experience and track record of success make him a valuable addition to The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh further solidifying its position as a leading luxury destination in Saudi Arabia said a statement. Allam said: I am deeply honoured to assume leadership at The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh a symbol of unparalleled luxury and to continue my journey as part of the esteemed Marriott International brand. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with our exceptional team to perpetuate Marriott s legacy of delivering awe-inspiring service unforgettable dining experiences and an...
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that the Broadway musical The Phantom of the Opera will be performed at The Arena Riyadh from October 14 to December 5 2023. Produced by Broadway Entertainment Group by arrangement with the Really Useful Group the show is part of the endeavour of RCRC s Riyadh Life sector to provide entertainment options in line with the objectives of Vision 2030 Quality of Life program. The musical consisting of 100 cast crew and orchestra members and more than 230 intricately designed costumes will be performed 59 times in Riyadh. The musical won more than 70 international theatre awards including seven Tony Awards on New York s Broadway and four Olivier Awards in London s West End. Tickets for the show may be purchased through https://phantom.platinumlist.net/ or https:/...
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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced that the Broadway musical The Phantom of the Opera will be performed at The Arena Riyadh from October 14 to December 5 2023. Produced by Broadway Entertainment Group by arrangement with the Really Useful Group the show is part of the endeavour of RCRC s Riyadh Life sector to provide entertainment options in line with the objectives of Vision 2030 Quality of Life program. The musical consisting of 100 cast crew and orchestra members and more than 230 intricately designed costumes will be performed 59 times in Riyadh. The musical won more than 70 international theatre awards including seven Tony Awards on New York s Broadway and four Olivier Awards in London s West End. Tickets for the show may be purchased through https://phantom.platinumlist.net/ or https:/...
More than 500 government officials industry leaders and experts from across 120 countries are set to descend on Riyadh for the upcoming World Tourism Day (WTD) demonstrating the significance of the event in charting the future of the global tourism sector s growth. WTD 2023 on September 27 and 28 will be held under the theme Tourism and Green Investments with the aim of fostering global collaboration to examine investment opportunities to strengthen resilience of the tourism industry steering the sector towards an investment-led and sustainably focused future. WTD2023 will have a high-level of speaker line-up showcasing the collective impetus across industry to celebrate the sector s successes while exploring solutions to its most pressing challenges said a statement. The speakers include: Ahmed Al-Khateeb Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arab...
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More than 500 government officials industry leaders and experts from across 120 countries are set to descend on Riyadh for the upcoming World Tourism Day (WTD) demonstrating the significance of the event in charting the future of the global tourism sector s growth. WTD 2023 on September 27 and 28 will be held under the theme Tourism and Green Investments with the aim of fostering global collaboration to examine investment opportunities to strengthen resilience of the tourism industry steering the sector towards an investment-led and sustainably focused future. WTD2023 will have a high-level of speaker line-up showcasing the collective impetus across industry to celebrate the sector s successes while exploring solutions to its most pressing challenges said a statement. The speakers include: Ahmed Al-Khateeb Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arab...
The highly anticipated Hia Hub one of the region s largest fashion and lifestyle conferences is back for its third edition from November 3-7 2023 in Riyadh s JAX District. Hia Hub is set to bring together some of the world s most celebrated industry pioneers artists experts and brands all converging to showcase the latest trends in fashion beauty art design and luxury. As the region s largest fashion and lifestyle conference Hia Hub aims to inspire the upcoming generation of fashion and beauty entrepreneurs through engaging discussions masterclasses workshops interactive exhibitions and live performances. Building on the notable success of Hia s inaugural event in 2021 Hia Hub s second edition came in 2022 as a flagship conference in the region. It featured a lineup of 13 talks and panels along with three masterclasses led by renowned leaders in fashion and beauty such as Image Architect Law Roach Ce...
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The highly anticipated Hia Hub one of the region s largest fashion and lifestyle conferences is back for its third edition from November 3-7 2023 in Riyadh s JAX District. Hia Hub is set to bring together some of the world s most celebrated industry pioneers artists experts and brands all converging to showcase the latest trends in fashion beauty art design and luxury. As the region s largest fashion and lifestyle conference Hia Hub aims to inspire the upcoming generation of fashion and beauty entrepreneurs through engaging discussions masterclasses workshops interactive exhibitions and live performances. Building on the notable success of Hia s inaugural event in 2021 Hia Hub s second edition came in 2022 as a flagship conference in the region. It featured a lineup of 13 talks and panels along with three masterclasses led by renowned leaders in fashion and beauty such as Image Architect Law Roach Ce...
Noor Riyadh 2023 one of the largest light art festivals of the world will return for its third edition to Riyadh by November end. The citywide festival which will be held from November 30 to December 16 2023 will illuminate Riyadh with large-scale light art installations building projections performances and more. Artworks will be displayed in public spaces across five hubs at the festival which will be held under the theme The Bright Side of the Desert Moon . The festival s exhibition Refracting Identities Shared Futures will run from November 30 2023 to March 2 2024 at the JAX District. Neville Wakefield formerly of MoMA PS1 Frieze Projects and Desert X will return to lead the curation of the show alongside Maya Al Athel Curator who served as artistic director of the festival in 2022. Curated by Jerome Sans (Lead Curator) Pedro Alonzo Alaa Tarabzouni and Fahad Bin Naif (Curators)...
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Noor Riyadh 2023 one of the largest light art festivals of the world will return for its third edition to Riyadh by November end. The citywide festival which will be held from November 30 to December 16 2023 will illuminate Riyadh with large-scale light art installations building projections performances and more. Artworks will be displayed in public spaces across five hubs at the festival which will be held under the theme The Bright Side of the Desert Moon . The festival s exhibition Refracting Identities Shared Futures will run from November 30 2023 to March 2 2024 at the JAX District. Neville Wakefield formerly of MoMA PS1 Frieze Projects and Desert X will return to lead the curation of the show alongside Maya Al Athel Curator who served as artistic director of the festival in 2022. Curated by Jerome Sans (Lead Curator) Pedro Alonzo Alaa Tarabzouni and Fahad Bin Naif (Curators)...
King Salman Energy Park (Spark) has announced that its key unit Spark Utilities. has signed a 25-year water supply deal with the Water Transmission and Technologies Company (WTTCO) the largest water transmission company in the world Spark Utilities is the third company in Saudi Arabia to have been awarded a licence to distribute and sell power by the Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority (WERA). As a world-class utility operator Spark Utilities leverages smart technologies to deliver seamless and sustainable access to power water and gas services at Spark. This agreement reinforces Spark s commitment to building a fully integrated hub featuring sustainable infrastructure and ensuring swift and seamless service connectivity for residents tenants and visitors throughout the city. It also aligns with the Kingdom...
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King Salman Energy Park (Spark) has announced that its key unit Spark Utilities. has signed a 25-year water supply deal with the Water Transmission and Technologies Company (WTTCO) the largest water transmission company in the world Spark Utilities is the third company in Saudi Arabia to have been awarded a licence to distribute and sell power by the Water and Electricity Regulatory Authority (WERA). As a world-class utility operator Spark Utilities leverages smart technologies to deliver seamless and sustainable access to power water and gas services at Spark. This agreement reinforces Spark s commitment to building a fully integrated hub featuring sustainable infrastructure and ensuring swift and seamless service connectivity for residents tenants and visitors throughout the city. It also aligns with the Kingdom...
The inaugural edition of Cityscape Global Exhibition the world s leading real estate event opened its doors today (September 10) welcoming hundreds of global master developers into the capital Riyadh where they will be showcasing their giga projects in front of 160 000 visitors from across the globe. The exhibition will run until September 13 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham North of Riyadh. Being held under the theme of Future of Living the event is sponsored by the Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs & Housing and organized by Tahaluf. A key highlight of the opening day includes exclusive launches at the NEOM Future Home Building Summit in addition to several panel discussions that will address several topics such as Current Innovations in PropTech Spearheaded by Women the Impact of Design as well Blockcha...
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The inaugural edition of Cityscape Global Exhibition the world s leading real estate event opened its doors today (September 10) welcoming hundreds of global master developers into the capital Riyadh where they will be showcasing their giga projects in front of 160 000 visitors from across the globe. The exhibition will run until September 13 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham North of Riyadh. Being held under the theme of Future of Living the event is sponsored by the Ministry of Municipal Rural Affairs & Housing and organized by Tahaluf. A key highlight of the opening day includes exclusive launches at the NEOM Future Home Building Summit in addition to several panel discussions that will address several topics such as Current Innovations in PropTech Spearheaded by Women the Impact of Design as well Blockcha...
Roshn a leading Saudi developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF has rebranded the iconic Riyadh Front - a mega business and leisure development in the Saudi capital - to Roshn Front. Roshn Front comprises a mixed-use lifestyle retail and F&B destination of approximately 80 000 sq m which welcomes over 10 million visitors annually and an 80 000 sq m commercial district that features world-class modal workspaces said the company in a statement. Features of the development include 1 km of walking promenades and green spaces and state-of-the-art facilities such as a fitness center a four-star hotel and meeting rooms as well as conference halls. The announcement comes following Roshn s recent acquisition of the Riyadh Front s shopping and business areas located adjacent to its flagship development Sedra. The...
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Roshn a leading Saudi developer powered by sovereign wealth fund PIF has rebranded the iconic Riyadh Front - a mega business and leisure development in the Saudi capital - to Roshn Front. Roshn Front comprises a mixed-use lifestyle retail and F&B destination of approximately 80 000 sq m which welcomes over 10 million visitors annually and an 80 000 sq m commercial district that features world-class modal workspaces said the company in a statement. Features of the development include 1 km of walking promenades and green spaces and state-of-the-art facilities such as a fitness center a four-star hotel and meeting rooms as well as conference halls. The announcement comes following Roshn s recent acquisition of the Riyadh Front s shopping and business areas located adjacent to its flagship development Sedra. The...
The upcoming fourth edition of Riyadh Season aims to draw 10 million to 12 million visitors said General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh. We expect 10 million to 12 million visitors this year and we target more than a million tourists from outside the kingdom Al-Sheikh told the Asharq News channel according to a Zawya report. The festival which lasts five months is expected to begin in October 28. The Riyadh Season in its fourth edition has achieved 40% of its targeted revenue through sponsorship and some large deals even before it s started he said. Riyadh Season 2023 will be historic Al-Sheikh promised. It will have an unprecedented historical opening ceremony that the world has never seen before he said. ...
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The upcoming fourth edition of Riyadh Season aims to draw 10 million to 12 million visitors said General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Al-Sheikh. We expect 10 million to 12 million visitors this year and we target more than a million tourists from outside the kingdom Al-Sheikh told the Asharq News channel according to a Zawya report. The festival which lasts five months is expected to begin in October 28. The Riyadh Season in its fourth edition has achieved 40% of its targeted revenue through sponsorship and some large deals even before it s started he said. Riyadh Season 2023 will be historic Al-Sheikh promised. It will have an unprecedented historical opening ceremony that the world has never seen before he said. ...
A staggering 81% of Middle East and Africa firms are ramping up investment in artificial intelligence (AI) while 46% of firms are re-evaluating Chatbots 27% reconsidering CRM platforms and 23% enhancing Natural Language Translation. This is according to the Digital Experience Intelligence Report released at The Digital Experience Show Middle East 2023 which has commenced in Riyadh. The report offers profound insights into the investment plans and digital strategies of Saudi Arabian and Middle Eastern organisations charting their course for the year 2024. Potent instruments Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Automation (IA) are proving to be potent instruments to enhance customer loyalty drive growth and optimise efficiency. The event s...
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A staggering 81% of Middle East and Africa firms are ramping up investment in artificial intelligence (AI) while 46% of firms are re-evaluating Chatbots 27% reconsidering CRM platforms and 23% enhancing Natural Language Translation. This is according to the Digital Experience Intelligence Report released at The Digital Experience Show Middle East 2023 which has commenced in Riyadh. The report offers profound insights into the investment plans and digital strategies of Saudi Arabian and Middle Eastern organisations charting their course for the year 2024. Potent instruments Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligent Automation (IA) are proving to be potent instruments to enhance customer loyalty drive growth and optimise efficiency. The event s...
Saudi-based National Water Company (NWC) has announced that it has completed the laying of main water pipelines running more than 34km long in the north of capital Riyadh at a total cost of SR84 million ( 22.3 million). The project which is being implemented as part of Phase One of NWC s strategic water plan is aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of several key neighborhoods located north of the Saudi capital. These include Al Qairawan Al Arid Al Yasmine Al Narjis Al Ghadir Al Muhammadiyah Al Nuzha Al Taawun Al Masif Al Muruj King Fahd and Al Nakhil neighbourhoods. NWC said this comes in line with the kingdom s efforts to achieve the 2030 sustainability development goals with regard to water services. Last month TradeArabia had reported...
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Saudi-based National Water Company (NWC) has announced that it has completed the laying of main water pipelines running more than 34km long in the north of capital Riyadh at a total cost of SR84 million ( 22.3 million). The project which is being implemented as part of Phase One of NWC s strategic water plan is aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of several key neighborhoods located north of the Saudi capital. These include Al Qairawan Al Arid Al Yasmine Al Narjis Al Ghadir Al Muhammadiyah Al Nuzha Al Taawun Al Masif Al Muruj King Fahd and Al Nakhil neighbourhoods. NWC said this comes in line with the kingdom s efforts to achieve the 2030 sustainability development goals with regard to water services. Last month TradeArabia had reported...
IHG Hotels & Resorts one of the world s leading hotel companies with more than 6 000 hotels globally across 18 distinct brands has added InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa to its portfolio of resorts in Saudi Arabia and debuting its first urban luxury resort and spa in Riyadh. After a SAR45 million ( 12 million) refurbishment the stunning property is now the first InterContinental Resort in Riyadh part of IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury & lifestyle collection. Located at the northern gate of Riyadh the resort resides on 154 000 sq m of a lush green oasis with a lagoon and exclusive cascades for guests to unwind and relax. It offers 162 extensive guestrooms suites and stately private villas each with a private outdoor swimming pool six dining outlets and exclusive Club InterContinental privileges and lounge access. Durra...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts one of the world s leading hotel companies with more than 6 000 hotels globally across 18 distinct brands has added InterContinental Durrat Al Riyadh Resort & Spa to its portfolio of resorts in Saudi Arabia and debuting its first urban luxury resort and spa in Riyadh. After a SAR45 million ( 12 million) refurbishment the stunning property is now the first InterContinental Resort in Riyadh part of IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury & lifestyle collection. Located at the northern gate of Riyadh the resort resides on 154 000 sq m of a lush green oasis with a lagoon and exclusive cascades for guests to unwind and relax. It offers 162 extensive guestrooms suites and stately private villas each with a private outdoor swimming pool six dining outlets and exclusive Club InterContinental privileges and lounge access. Durra...
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh which offers a range of services for its passengers has launched its latest addition -- sleeping pods. The pods are equipped with features of the highest standard of safety and comfort such as air conditioning hotel-style beds interactive screens and lockers. They can cater up to 300 passengers per day reported SPA. The sleeping pods are an ideal alternative for passengers who need a short period of time to rest before their flights. Moreover they can be used for sleep work or leisure. The concept of sleeping pods has spread widely in the Kingdom since their initial launch at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Umm Al-Qura University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; They started to be used even in hospitals and at some companies it added. ...
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh which offers a range of services for its passengers has launched its latest addition -- sleeping pods. The pods are equipped with features of the highest standard of safety and comfort such as air conditioning hotel-style beds interactive screens and lockers. They can cater up to 300 passengers per day reported SPA. The sleeping pods are an ideal alternative for passengers who need a short period of time to rest before their flights. Moreover they can be used for sleep work or leisure. The concept of sleeping pods has spread widely in the Kingdom since their initial launch at Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University Umm Al-Qura University and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology; They started to be used even in hospitals and at some companies it added. ...
Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport has undertaken a series of CSR initiatives to support health-related campaign efforts in the local community. The property collaborated with Daam Broker Insurance a specialised insurance organisation and Ali Bin Ali Hospital a leading medical facility in Riyadh to provide a line-up of complimentary services to over 100 guests and staff in the hotel lobby. These included free medical check-ups and consultancies free dental check-ups and consultancies and free vital sign checks. In line with its ongoing commitment to support the health and wellbeing of its patrons Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport also partnered with the kingdom s Ministry of Health to host an on-site blood donation event for staff and guests to take part in. Donations made over the course of the blood drive will provide much-needed support to the local medical community and its patients. /div...
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Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport has undertaken a series of CSR initiatives to support health-related campaign efforts in the local community. The property collaborated with Daam Broker Insurance a specialised insurance organisation and Ali Bin Ali Hospital a leading medical facility in Riyadh to provide a line-up of complimentary services to over 100 guests and staff in the hotel lobby. These included free medical check-ups and consultancies free dental check-ups and consultancies and free vital sign checks. In line with its ongoing commitment to support the health and wellbeing of its patrons Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport also partnered with the kingdom s Ministry of Health to host an on-site blood donation event for staff and guests to take part in. Donations made over the course of the blood drive will provide much-needed support to the local medical community and its patients. /div...
Riyadh aims to double in size over the next seven years on the back of 1 trillion infrastructure projects across the Saudi capital in bid to cater to an ever-increasing population which will soar to 15 million from 7.5 million said experts ahead of Cityscape Global expo which kicks off on September 10 and runs until September 13. Following the announcement by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman the Saudi capital is set to experience a surge in construction activity with some 12.2 billion of contracts being awarded till date. A further 18 billion worth of projects are currently at the bidding/evaluation stage with an additional 170 billion to be awarded in the near future stated the experts. Its flagship projects include the world s largest urban development project by the New Square Development Company and the world s largest new passenger terminal at King Salman...
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Riyadh aims to double in size over the next seven years on the back of 1 trillion infrastructure projects across the Saudi capital in bid to cater to an ever-increasing population which will soar to 15 million from 7.5 million said experts ahead of Cityscape Global expo which kicks off on September 10 and runs until September 13. Following the announcement by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman the Saudi capital is set to experience a surge in construction activity with some 12.2 billion of contracts being awarded till date. A further 18 billion worth of projects are currently at the bidding/evaluation stage with an additional 170 billion to be awarded in the near future stated the experts. Its flagship projects include the world s largest urban development project by the New Square Development Company and the world s largest new passenger terminal at King Salman...
PRCA Mena Conference and Digital Awards 2023 will take place on November 8 at the Mӧvenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The half-day conference will feature an array of insightful sessions aimed at empowering PR and digital communications professionals. The programme will include thought-provoking sessions such as The Value of the PR Industry in the Mena region AI vs. PR - Embrace the Revolution PR Agencies in Saudi Arabia - Changes and Challenges and Saudi VISION 2030 and PR - Where Excellence Meets Innovation. Evolving PR Highlighting the rapidly evolving PR and digital communication landscape these sessions will provide attendees with exclusive industry insights and strategies to succeed in a competitive market. PRCA Mena is dedicated to fostering growth inn...
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PRCA Mena Conference and Digital Awards 2023 will take place on November 8 at the Mӧvenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The half-day conference will feature an array of insightful sessions aimed at empowering PR and digital communications professionals. The programme will include thought-provoking sessions such as The Value of the PR Industry in the Mena region AI vs. PR - Embrace the Revolution PR Agencies in Saudi Arabia - Changes and Challenges and Saudi VISION 2030 and PR - Where Excellence Meets Innovation. Evolving PR Highlighting the rapidly evolving PR and digital communication landscape these sessions will provide attendees with exclusive industry insights and strategies to succeed in a competitive market. PRCA Mena is dedicated to fostering growth inn...
The Saudi Film Commission is expected to debut its new industry event the Saudi Film Confex in Riyadh in October. Running from October 1 to 4 in BLVD Expo the four-day conference and exhibition will lay the foundations for the kingdom s future film industry ventures and will attract the world s leading filmmakers producers directors investors and media. Saudi Film Confex will encompass pillars that support activities and interests in the Kingdom with the goal of enhancing the industry s presence and promoting the economic value of film industry. Featuring the participation of various entities to showcase their services and innovation curated workshops and six interactive zones the event is underpinned the growing economic role of the film industry in Saudi Arabia. The venue boasts 40 000 sq m of exhibition space catering for over 100 exhibitors ...
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The Saudi Film Commission is expected to debut its new industry event the Saudi Film Confex in Riyadh in October. Running from October 1 to 4 in BLVD Expo the four-day conference and exhibition will lay the foundations for the kingdom s future film industry ventures and will attract the world s leading filmmakers producers directors investors and media. Saudi Film Confex will encompass pillars that support activities and interests in the Kingdom with the goal of enhancing the industry s presence and promoting the economic value of film industry. Featuring the participation of various entities to showcase their services and innovation curated workshops and six interactive zones the event is underpinned the growing economic role of the film industry in Saudi Arabia. The venue boasts 40 000 sq m of exhibition space catering for over 100 exhibitors ...
Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences Riyadh Fairmont s first serviced residences in Saudi Arabia is now open to the public. Standing tall with its magnificent 35 floors the property graces Riyadh s skyline as a symbol of opulent living offering an unparalleled experience and lifestyle. Unveiled by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in partnership with Naif AL Rajhi Investment this architectural masterpiece resides in the heart of Riyadh offering sophistication and comfort for discerning travellers and families seeking a sense of home during extended stays. With 249 exquisite residences Fairmont Ramla seamlessly blends authentic Saudi heritage with modern luxury apartments which range in size from spacious one-bedroom suites to four-bedroom penthouses. More than just a place to stay Fairmont Ramla promises an unforgettable journey immersed in rich cultura...
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Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences Riyadh Fairmont s first serviced residences in Saudi Arabia is now open to the public. Standing tall with its magnificent 35 floors the property graces Riyadh s skyline as a symbol of opulent living offering an unparalleled experience and lifestyle. Unveiled by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in partnership with Naif AL Rajhi Investment this architectural masterpiece resides in the heart of Riyadh offering sophistication and comfort for discerning travellers and families seeking a sense of home during extended stays. With 249 exquisite residences Fairmont Ramla seamlessly blends authentic Saudi heritage with modern luxury apartments which range in size from spacious one-bedroom suites to four-bedroom penthouses. More than just a place to stay Fairmont Ramla promises an unforgettable journey immersed in rich cultura...
Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of 20 parks in Riyadh encompassing a combined area of 181 225 sq m reported SPA. These parks will boast 50 000 sq m of green spaces and will also be equipped with pedestrian paths spanning over 62 000 linear meters as well as parking spaces for 1 000 vehicles. A grand opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz Deputy Governor of Riyadh region at Riyadh in the presence of Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Mayor of Riyadh region. The parks are spread across 18 residential districts covering the neighborhoods of King Faisal; Janadriyah; Dhahrat Laban; Al-Mansoura; Dirab; Al-Narjis; Ash Shuhada; Al-Yasmin; Al-Yarmouk; Al-Munsiyah; Al-Khaleej; Al Qadisiyah; Cordoba; Al-Rimal; Al-Rabie; Al-Mughrizat; Al Uraija Al Gharbiyah and Al Aziziyah. Acc...
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Saudi Arabia has announced the opening of 20 parks in Riyadh encompassing a combined area of 181 225 sq m reported SPA. These parks will boast 50 000 sq m of green spaces and will also be equipped with pedestrian paths spanning over 62 000 linear meters as well as parking spaces for 1 000 vehicles. A grand opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz Deputy Governor of Riyadh region at Riyadh in the presence of Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Mayor of Riyadh region. The parks are spread across 18 residential districts covering the neighborhoods of King Faisal; Janadriyah; Dhahrat Laban; Al-Mansoura; Dirab; Al-Narjis; Ash Shuhada; Al-Yasmin; Al-Yarmouk; Al-Munsiyah; Al-Khaleej; Al Qadisiyah; Cordoba; Al-Rimal; Al-Rabie; Al-Mughrizat; Al Uraija Al Gharbiyah and Al Aziziyah. Acc...
Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture has begun laying out 1 350 km of water pipes across the capital city as part of the Green Riyadh programme reported SPA. This comes as part of its efforts to carry 1.7 million cu m of treated water daily to irrigate 7.5 million trees in the city. The aim is to achieve sustainable green spaces for the Green Riyadh projects and other development projects in the city stated the report. The diameter of the primary pipes ranges from 1.2 to 2.4 m; secondary networks reach all Riyadh neighbourhoods. Latest technologies and practices are being implemented to speed up work in the busy capital without affecting traffic in the city. Among those being adopted is control and monitoring of the water networks remotely. A technica...
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Saudi Arabia s Ministry of Environment Water and Agriculture has begun laying out 1 350 km of water pipes across the capital city as part of the Green Riyadh programme reported SPA. This comes as part of its efforts to carry 1.7 million cu m of treated water daily to irrigate 7.5 million trees in the city. The aim is to achieve sustainable green spaces for the Green Riyadh projects and other development projects in the city stated the report. The diameter of the primary pipes ranges from 1.2 to 2.4 m; secondary networks reach all Riyadh neighbourhoods. Latest technologies and practices are being implemented to speed up work in the busy capital without affecting traffic in the city. Among those being adopted is control and monitoring of the water networks remotely. A technica...
Technal a leading provider of sustainable aluminium windows doors and façades solutions and a part of Hydro Extruded Solutions has established its regional headquarters in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. A part of Norway-based Hydro a global aluminium and energy company Technal has 32 000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries. It has been operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more than 44 years offering low carbon footprint aluminium energy efficient and high-performance solutions for windows doors and facades. The new HQ in Riyadh will enable Technal to provide world-class aluminium windows doors and facades for its Saudi based customers architects consultants contractors and developers. The launch of the new headquarters was announced at an event recently hosted at the Norwegian embassy...
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Technal a leading provider of sustainable aluminium windows doors and façades solutions and a part of Hydro Extruded Solutions has established its regional headquarters in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. A part of Norway-based Hydro a global aluminium and energy company Technal has 32 000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries. It has been operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for more than 44 years offering low carbon footprint aluminium energy efficient and high-performance solutions for windows doors and facades. The new HQ in Riyadh will enable Technal to provide world-class aluminium windows doors and facades for its Saudi based customers architects consultants contractors and developers. The launch of the new headquarters was announced at an event recently hosted at the Norwegian embassy...
Fairmont Riyadh has appointed Rolf Lippuner as General Manager. Boasting an exceptional career of over three decades Lippuner s most recent served as CEO and Chief of Asset Operations at AlUla Development Company Managing Partner and Head of Ethics at Crown & Co and GM at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. ...
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Fairmont Riyadh has appointed Rolf Lippuner as General Manager. Boasting an exceptional career of over three decades Lippuner s most recent served as CEO and Chief of Asset Operations at AlUla Development Company Managing Partner and Head of Ethics at Crown & Co and GM at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. ...
World leading real estate event Cityscape Global is gathering momentum with some of Europe s leading property developers and investors joining its line-up. Participants will include leading investors such as Qatari Diar Berkeley and Regal London with more set to follow. Taking place in Riyadh from September 10 to 13 Cityscape Global will attract around 180 000 visitors from across the globe. This record-breaking event will offer a unique platform for European companies to showcase flagship projects and explore new avenues of growth in the dynamic Middle Eastern market. Range of collaboration European participants will explore a range of collaboration and cross border investment opportunities; with developers architects Proptech professionals consultants and contractors mingling with major global i...
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World leading real estate event Cityscape Global is gathering momentum with some of Europe s leading property developers and investors joining its line-up. Participants will include leading investors such as Qatari Diar Berkeley and Regal London with more set to follow. Taking place in Riyadh from September 10 to 13 Cityscape Global will attract around 180 000 visitors from across the globe. This record-breaking event will offer a unique platform for European companies to showcase flagship projects and explore new avenues of growth in the dynamic Middle Eastern market. Range of collaboration European participants will explore a range of collaboration and cross border investment opportunities; with developers architects Proptech professionals consultants and contractors mingling with major global i...
Following its recent agreement for a wide-body order of 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft Riyadh Air has signed a deal with GE Aerospace for 90 GEnx-1B engines to power its new fleet. The order also includes spare engines and a TrueChoice services agreement. A key initiative of Saudi wealth fund PIF the Riyadh Air was unveiled to the world in March and this marks the first engine partnership with GE Aerospace for its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The disruptive new airline from Saudi Arabia will fly to more than 100 destinations and reach 100 million visitors by 2030 making Riyadh City a hub for global travel and encouraging visits to the Kingdom for business and leisure. The first deliveries are scheduled for early 2025 as Riyadh Air aims to operate one of the newest and most sustainable airline fleets in the world. ...
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Following its recent agreement for a wide-body order of 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft Riyadh Air has signed a deal with GE Aerospace for 90 GEnx-1B engines to power its new fleet. The order also includes spare engines and a TrueChoice services agreement. A key initiative of Saudi wealth fund PIF the Riyadh Air was unveiled to the world in March and this marks the first engine partnership with GE Aerospace for its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The disruptive new airline from Saudi Arabia will fly to more than 100 destinations and reach 100 million visitors by 2030 making Riyadh City a hub for global travel and encouraging visits to the Kingdom for business and leisure. The first deliveries are scheduled for early 2025 as Riyadh Air aims to operate one of the newest and most sustainable airline fleets in the world. ...
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City today (June 19) announced the launch of the second stage of Riyadh Bus service (part of the King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport) which will witness the addition of 223 more buses serving the vast Riyadh city neighborhoods providing access to 500 bus stations and stops covering 9 extra routes including the extension of Line 11 dedicated bus lane service as part of the overall 86 bus network routes. With the addition of Stage 2 the overall network expansion encompasses 560 buses serving over 1100 bus stations and stops and a total of 24 routes; that to date witnessed 180 000 trips with over 2 million passengers stated The Royal Commission. The second stage of the Riyadh Bus expansion witnesses the coverage of 1120 km out of 1900 km of the total service covering the Saudi capital with subsequent stages to follow within the five-stag...
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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City today (June 19) announced the launch of the second stage of Riyadh Bus service (part of the King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport) which will witness the addition of 223 more buses serving the vast Riyadh city neighborhoods providing access to 500 bus stations and stops covering 9 extra routes including the extension of Line 11 dedicated bus lane service as part of the overall 86 bus network routes. With the addition of Stage 2 the overall network expansion encompasses 560 buses serving over 1100 bus stations and stops and a total of 24 routes; that to date witnessed 180 000 trips with over 2 million passengers stated The Royal Commission. The second stage of the Riyadh Bus expansion witnesses the coverage of 1120 km out of 1900 km of the total service covering the Saudi capital with subsequent stages to follow within the five-stag...
PRCO Group a leading independent luxury hospitality lifestyle and real estate communications agency has announced the launch of PRCO KSA and the opening of the company s first office in Riyadh. The new Riyadh office consolidates PRCO s presence in KSA and joins existing wholly-owned offices in London Paris Munich Milan Moscow Dubai Hong Kong and Shanghai. Jonathan Rivlin Partner PRCO Group said: KSA is developing at extraordinary speed and going forward we see it as a critical local and international origination market for all our clients. My Partners and I will work closely with Reem Adil Abbas Ahmed as our local Account Director to ensure the new venture s success. Raised in KSA Reem brings over a decade s experience working locally for hospitality brands including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marriott Hyatt Hotels Clap and Jones the Grocer. The move builds on ...
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PRCO Group a leading independent luxury hospitality lifestyle and real estate communications agency has announced the launch of PRCO KSA and the opening of the company s first office in Riyadh. The new Riyadh office consolidates PRCO s presence in KSA and joins existing wholly-owned offices in London Paris Munich Milan Moscow Dubai Hong Kong and Shanghai. Jonathan Rivlin Partner PRCO Group said: KSA is developing at extraordinary speed and going forward we see it as a critical local and international origination market for all our clients. My Partners and I will work closely with Reem Adil Abbas Ahmed as our local Account Director to ensure the new venture s success. Raised in KSA Reem brings over a decade s experience working locally for hospitality brands including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Marriott Hyatt Hotels Clap and Jones the Grocer. The move builds on ...
Riyadh Air an airline owned by the Saudi wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) heralded new era in travel when its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flew on low altitude over several notable landmarks in the Riyadh skyline including KAFD Boulevard city and some of the iconic main towers thus thrilling residents with a glimpse of their new airline. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the first of Riyadh Air s two liveries to be revealed. The liveried aircraft took flight over its home city ahead of its public debut at the 54th Paris Air Show. The Dreamliner painted with the modern and striking livery was revealed in Riyadh at King Khaled International Airport at a ceremony attended by several top executives and official dignitaries. Riyadh Air s brand identity reflects the modern and forward-thinking theme of Saudi Arabia. It is inspired by the warmth and hospitali...
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Riyadh Air an airline owned by the Saudi wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) heralded new era in travel when its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flew on low altitude over several notable landmarks in the Riyadh skyline including KAFD Boulevard city and some of the iconic main towers thus thrilling residents with a glimpse of their new airline. The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the first of Riyadh Air s two liveries to be revealed. The liveried aircraft took flight over its home city ahead of its public debut at the 54th Paris Air Show. The Dreamliner painted with the modern and striking livery was revealed in Riyadh at King Khaled International Airport at a ceremony attended by several top executives and official dignitaries. Riyadh Air s brand identity reflects the modern and forward-thinking theme of Saudi Arabia. It is inspired by the warmth and hospitali...
Radisson Hotel Group is teaming up with Nikon Middle East for a series of free content creation workshops to highlight the spectacular architecture and lifestyle of Riyadh. Exciting prizes will be given away to top participants including the chance to win a sleek new Nikon Z30 and an all-inclusive staycation at the luxurious Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. Radisson Hotel Group and Nikon Middle East are looking for thirty of Saudi s emerging content creators for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance their skills in travel vlogging and food & lifestyle photography. Top-notch instructors from the prestigious Nikon School of Photography will fly into Riyadh to lead the workshops at two luxurious Radisson hotels in the city. Nikon Middle East Workshop 1 will be hosted at Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 24. The first workshop in the series wi...
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Radisson Hotel Group is teaming up with Nikon Middle East for a series of free content creation workshops to highlight the spectacular architecture and lifestyle of Riyadh. Exciting prizes will be given away to top participants including the chance to win a sleek new Nikon Z30 and an all-inclusive staycation at the luxurious Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. Radisson Hotel Group and Nikon Middle East are looking for thirty of Saudi s emerging content creators for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to enhance their skills in travel vlogging and food & lifestyle photography. Top-notch instructors from the prestigious Nikon School of Photography will fly into Riyadh to lead the workshops at two luxurious Radisson hotels in the city. Nikon Middle East Workshop 1 will be hosted at Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention and Exhibition Centre on June 24. The first workshop in the series wi...
Almosafer Saudi Arabia s leading travel company and part of Seera Group has signed a partnership agreement with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce to develop Saudi talent for the travel and tourism sector. The partnership will enable Almosafer to expand the reach of its in-house training programme Almosafer Academy which equips young Saudi nationals with the necessary skills and industry knowledge needed to succeed and grow as travel advisors or other industry professions. Almosafer and the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce will work together to enable more university students in Saudi Arabia to apply to Almosafer Academy. Fahad Alobailan Chief Tourism Officer of Almosafer said: This partnership with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce will help accelerate our efforts to develop the necessary human capital for a sustainable travel and tourism industry. As our industry grows there is a wealth of opportunity for young Saudis to embark on successful ...
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Almosafer Saudi Arabia s leading travel company and part of Seera Group has signed a partnership agreement with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce to develop Saudi talent for the travel and tourism sector. The partnership will enable Almosafer to expand the reach of its in-house training programme Almosafer Academy which equips young Saudi nationals with the necessary skills and industry knowledge needed to succeed and grow as travel advisors or other industry professions. Almosafer and the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce will work together to enable more university students in Saudi Arabia to apply to Almosafer Academy. Fahad Alobailan Chief Tourism Officer of Almosafer said: This partnership with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce will help accelerate our efforts to develop the necessary human capital for a sustainable travel and tourism industry. As our industry grows there is a wealth of opportunity for young Saudis to embark on successful ...
Ennismore - a fast-growing lifestyle hospitality company - has announced the strategic global expansion of its Mondrian brand which this year is on track to debut hotels in Singapore Ibiza Hong Kong and Bordeaux. Additionally the brand has further expansion in its sights for 2024 and beyond with a solid pipeline of new Mondrian openings each of which comprises a hotel and branded residential component. As part of this pipeline of openings Mondrian will make its debut in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with properties in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh - plus Australia s Gold Coast and Tulum. Mondrian Abu Dhabi the brand s first project in the UAE is slated for a 2024 opening. Located in the city s bustling downtown area alongside the Abu Dhabi canal Mondrian Abu Dhabi will offer waterfront views overlooking both Reem Island and Maryah Island with direct views...
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Ennismore - a fast-growing lifestyle hospitality company - has announced the strategic global expansion of its Mondrian brand which this year is on track to debut hotels in Singapore Ibiza Hong Kong and Bordeaux. Additionally the brand has further expansion in its sights for 2024 and beyond with a solid pipeline of new Mondrian openings each of which comprises a hotel and branded residential component. As part of this pipeline of openings Mondrian will make its debut in the UAE and Saudi Arabia with properties in Abu Dhabi and Riyadh - plus Australia s Gold Coast and Tulum. Mondrian Abu Dhabi the brand s first project in the UAE is slated for a 2024 opening. Located in the city s bustling downtown area alongside the Abu Dhabi canal Mondrian Abu Dhabi will offer waterfront views overlooking both Reem Island and Maryah Island with direct views...
Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance the leading healthcare insurance provider Saudi Arabia has opened its new head-quarters in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. As part of its expansion plan in the central region and nonstop efforts to support the kingdom s endeavours in developing the insurance sector Bupa Arabia continues to consolidate its local and regional position as a leader. Strategically located in the heart of the financial district the new Bupa Arabia office combines modern facilities and innovative designs to create a work environment that fosters productivity innovation and service excellence. The state-of-the-art office space showcases the company s dedication to providing an ideal workplace for its employees. Work-life balance Taking care of employees work...
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Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance the leading healthcare insurance provider Saudi Arabia has opened its new head-quarters in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh. As part of its expansion plan in the central region and nonstop efforts to support the kingdom s endeavours in developing the insurance sector Bupa Arabia continues to consolidate its local and regional position as a leader. Strategically located in the heart of the financial district the new Bupa Arabia office combines modern facilities and innovative designs to create a work environment that fosters productivity innovation and service excellence. The state-of-the-art office space showcases the company s dedication to providing an ideal workplace for its employees. Work-life balance Taking care of employees work...
Riyadh Air the new world-class airline launched by Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has unveiled its new livery on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The first of two livery designs offers a fresh and modern design. We are delighted to unveil the first of two #RiyadhAir livery designs a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance said the airline on its twitter handle. The airline s visual identity is inspired by lavender fields of the Kingdom. We ve chosen this colour because it symbolises Saudi generosity and its authentic hospitality. We looked to the airplane window for inspiration; Riyadh Air will serve as Saudi Arabia s window to the world. The movement of birds wings in flight and the elegant curves of Arabic calligraphy an integral pillar of Saudi culture are also essential parts of the ...
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Riyadh Air the new world-class airline launched by Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has unveiled its new livery on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The first of two livery designs offers a fresh and modern design. We are delighted to unveil the first of two #RiyadhAir livery designs a perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance said the airline on its twitter handle. The airline s visual identity is inspired by lavender fields of the Kingdom. We ve chosen this colour because it symbolises Saudi generosity and its authentic hospitality. We looked to the airplane window for inspiration; Riyadh Air will serve as Saudi Arabia s window to the world. The movement of birds wings in flight and the elegant curves of Arabic calligraphy an integral pillar of Saudi culture are also essential parts of the ...
The inaugural edition of Athar - Saudi Festival of Creativity the largest gathering of the creative marketing industry in the kingdom that recognises and celebrates local creativity will take place from November 13 to 16 in Riyadh. Athar Festival is organised by Motivate Media Group the region s leading multi-platform content producer and TRACCS the largest independent and homegrown regional communications consultancy headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Ian Fairservice Chairman of Athar Festival and Managing Partner & Group Editor-in-Chief of Motivate Media Group said: The festival will be a dynamic and vibrant meeting place in Saudi Arabia where culture creativity talent and technology will collide. It is a celebration of the power of creativity in an environment that inspires cultural exchange collaborative innovation tangible learning and training and development. ...
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The inaugural edition of Athar - Saudi Festival of Creativity the largest gathering of the creative marketing industry in the kingdom that recognises and celebrates local creativity will take place from November 13 to 16 in Riyadh. Athar Festival is organised by Motivate Media Group the region s leading multi-platform content producer and TRACCS the largest independent and homegrown regional communications consultancy headquartered in Saudi Arabia. Ian Fairservice Chairman of Athar Festival and Managing Partner & Group Editor-in-Chief of Motivate Media Group said: The festival will be a dynamic and vibrant meeting place in Saudi Arabia where culture creativity talent and technology will collide. It is a celebration of the power of creativity in an environment that inspires cultural exchange collaborative innovation tangible learning and training and development. ...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre opened its Elements Artisanal Bakery an offsite venue that prepares and sells baked goods from a storefront setting at Mercato -Via Riyadh the newly opened shopping destination. Bread and pastries are so much more than carbs to our bakers and we re excited to offer an array of internationally inspired specialities in the hottest new retail setting in Riyadh said Senior Executive Chef Lucas Glanville. Elements Artisanal Bakery presents a wonderful opportunity to spread Four Seasons culinary creativity and invite local residents and visitors to enjoy it. Celebrating culinary craftsmanship and fashioning every offering indeed every bite with care love and artistry Elements Artisanal Bakery is about good health as well as great taste. The Hotel s team of master bakers and fermented dough experts tap only the purest ingredients and class...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre opened its Elements Artisanal Bakery an offsite venue that prepares and sells baked goods from a storefront setting at Mercato -Via Riyadh the newly opened shopping destination. Bread and pastries are so much more than carbs to our bakers and we re excited to offer an array of internationally inspired specialities in the hottest new retail setting in Riyadh said Senior Executive Chef Lucas Glanville. Elements Artisanal Bakery presents a wonderful opportunity to spread Four Seasons culinary creativity and invite local residents and visitors to enjoy it. Celebrating culinary craftsmanship and fashioning every offering indeed every bite with care love and artistry Elements Artisanal Bakery is about good health as well as great taste. The Hotel s team of master bakers and fermented dough experts tap only the purest ingredients and class...
Riyadh will host the inaugural edition of Athar - Saudi Festival of Creativity the largest gathering of the creative marketing industry in the Kingdom that recognises and celebrates local creativity from November 13 16. Organised by Motivate Media Group the region s leading multi-platform content producer and TRACCS the largest independent and homegrown regional communications consultancy headquartered in Saudi Arabia Athar Festival will take place at the Hotel Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC. Ian Fairservice Chairman of Athar Festival and Managing Partner & Group Editor-in-Chief of Motivate Media Group said: The festival will be a dynamic and vibrant meeting place in Saudi Arabia where culture creativity talent and technology will collide. It is a celebration of the power of creativity in an environment that inspires cultural exchange collaborative innovation tangible learning and training and development. br ...
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Riyadh will host the inaugural edition of Athar - Saudi Festival of Creativity the largest gathering of the creative marketing industry in the Kingdom that recognises and celebrates local creativity from November 13 16. Organised by Motivate Media Group the region s leading multi-platform content producer and TRACCS the largest independent and homegrown regional communications consultancy headquartered in Saudi Arabia Athar Festival will take place at the Hotel Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC. Ian Fairservice Chairman of Athar Festival and Managing Partner & Group Editor-in-Chief of Motivate Media Group said: The festival will be a dynamic and vibrant meeting place in Saudi Arabia where culture creativity talent and technology will collide. It is a celebration of the power of creativity in an environment that inspires cultural exchange collaborative innovation tangible learning and training and development. br ...
Amazon s Saudi unit has doubled its storage capacity with the launch of a new fulfillment centre in capital Riyadh spanning 390 000 sq ft across five floors - approximately the size of five football fields. The centre will have a storage capacity of 2.7 million cubic feet and will be able to store over 9 million products enabling Amazon to delight customers with a wider selection of products across electronics appliances groceries fashion books and more. This expansion will support more Saudi entrepreneurs and sellers to scale their businesses online said a statement from Amazon. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of National Industrial Development and Logistics Program CEO Engineer Suliman Almazroua as well as delegations from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services the Transport General Authority and Monsha at Saud...
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Amazon s Saudi unit has doubled its storage capacity with the launch of a new fulfillment centre in capital Riyadh spanning 390 000 sq ft across five floors - approximately the size of five football fields. The centre will have a storage capacity of 2.7 million cubic feet and will be able to store over 9 million products enabling Amazon to delight customers with a wider selection of products across electronics appliances groceries fashion books and more. This expansion will support more Saudi entrepreneurs and sellers to scale their businesses online said a statement from Amazon. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of National Industrial Development and Logistics Program CEO Engineer Suliman Almazroua as well as delegations from the Ministry of Transport and Logistics Services the Transport General Authority and Monsha at Saud...
Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) participated in the recently concluded Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) to market the destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Alongside MMPRC there were 26 participants representing 15 companies taking part in the fair held in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. MMPRC s participation in this event was to strengthen brand presence in the KSA market achieve growth in arrivals promote halal tourism and target affluent travellers in the Middle East luxury segment. RTF 2023 is considered a significant annual event in which leading travel and tourism companies gather with exhibitors representing tourist promotion authorities and tourists companies at the Arab and international levels. RTF is a market for the introduction of tourist products services and investments provided by the most significant tourist companies in the world. Corporate travel decision makers investors tour operators...
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Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC / Visit Maldives) participated in the recently concluded Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) to market the destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Alongside MMPRC there were 26 participants representing 15 companies taking part in the fair held in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. MMPRC s participation in this event was to strengthen brand presence in the KSA market achieve growth in arrivals promote halal tourism and target affluent travellers in the Middle East luxury segment. RTF 2023 is considered a significant annual event in which leading travel and tourism companies gather with exhibitors representing tourist promotion authorities and tourists companies at the Arab and international levels. RTF is a market for the introduction of tourist products services and investments provided by the most significant tourist companies in the world. Corporate travel decision makers investors tour operators...
Saudi-based Naqi Water Company has announced that it has signed a contract with Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones to acquire a prime industrial property in Riyadh with all its facilities. The property located in the second industrial city within capital Riyadh was snapped up owing to its readiness and all infrastructure being intact to begin production lines said Naqi in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. A leading player in the water production and bottling sector in Saudi Arabia Naqi Water was established in 2014 at Unaizah in Qassim district. In line with its regional expansion strategy Naqi said it is setting up a new factory in the Saudi capital for which the work has already begun. The contract value and the factory s construction costs will be self-financed by the company wi...
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Saudi-based Naqi Water Company has announced that it has signed a contract with Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones to acquire a prime industrial property in Riyadh with all its facilities. The property located in the second industrial city within capital Riyadh was snapped up owing to its readiness and all infrastructure being intact to begin production lines said Naqi in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. A leading player in the water production and bottling sector in Saudi Arabia Naqi Water was established in 2014 at Unaizah in Qassim district. In line with its regional expansion strategy Naqi said it is setting up a new factory in the Saudi capital for which the work has already begun. The contract value and the factory s construction costs will be self-financed by the company wi...
Leading Turkish construction company IC İçtaş said its joint venture with Saudi-based Al Rashed Trading and Contracting Company has won the tender for the engineering and reconstruction of two terminals at King Khalid International Airport in capital Riyadh reported 7e News. As per the contract the Turkish company will redevelop the first and second halls and the part connecting them within the framework of the project stated the report citing a senior official. In partnership with Al Rashed Trading and Contracting Saudi Arabia we had completed the engineering and construction of the third and fourth terminals at the same airport last year said IC Ihtaş General Manager Ibrahim Donmez. We continue to transfer our expertise and distinguished engineering capabilities in the building of airports he added. ...
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Leading Turkish construction company IC İçtaş said its joint venture with Saudi-based Al Rashed Trading and Contracting Company has won the tender for the engineering and reconstruction of two terminals at King Khalid International Airport in capital Riyadh reported 7e News. As per the contract the Turkish company will redevelop the first and second halls and the part connecting them within the framework of the project stated the report citing a senior official. In partnership with Al Rashed Trading and Contracting Saudi Arabia we had completed the engineering and construction of the third and fourth terminals at the same airport last year said IC Ihtaş General Manager Ibrahim Donmez. We continue to transfer our expertise and distinguished engineering capabilities in the building of airports he added. ...
Saudi-based Maximiliano Development Management Services said it has secured a contract from Sumou Real Estate to provide design consulting services for its residential project Al Aselah coming up in capital Riyadh. A leading project development services group Maximiliano is headquartered in Saudi Arabia with branches in Bahrain Egypt and Australia. The company works closely with Saudi Arabia s National Housing Company (NHC) to develop housing projects for Saudi citizens as well as collaborates with private sector developers under the government s housing programme. Spanning a 82 500-sq-m area the Al Aselah project features 326 modern private villas situated in an ideal and vibrant location in the Al Bashaer neighbourhood of Riyadh. Located close to King Khalid International Airport and the Equestrian Club it e...
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Saudi-based Maximiliano Development Management Services said it has secured a contract from Sumou Real Estate to provide design consulting services for its residential project Al Aselah coming up in capital Riyadh. A leading project development services group Maximiliano is headquartered in Saudi Arabia with branches in Bahrain Egypt and Australia. The company works closely with Saudi Arabia s National Housing Company (NHC) to develop housing projects for Saudi citizens as well as collaborates with private sector developers under the government s housing programme. Spanning a 82 500-sq-m area the Al Aselah project features 326 modern private villas situated in an ideal and vibrant location in the Al Bashaer neighbourhood of Riyadh. Located close to King Khalid International Airport and the Equestrian Club it e...
Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center has recently opened The Terrace featuring authentic dishes from around the world as well as sporting matches. The Terrace is the perfect spot for sports fans wanting to enjoy a night out. Guests can try gourmet grills wood-fired pizza and Mediterranean style tapas while watching their favourite teams in action on the restaurant s 200-inch big TV screen. Leading the culinary team is Executive Chef Justin Pillay who has had a stellar hospitality career in various global brands. He has participated in gourmet festivals around the world and worked in three-Michelin Star Restaurant Le Vendôme in Germany before holding various Executive Chef appointments in South Africa & West Africa. He was appointed Executive Chef at the Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center in October 2021 and is now eager to bring in his culinary expertise to The Terrac...
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Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center has recently opened The Terrace featuring authentic dishes from around the world as well as sporting matches. The Terrace is the perfect spot for sports fans wanting to enjoy a night out. Guests can try gourmet grills wood-fired pizza and Mediterranean style tapas while watching their favourite teams in action on the restaurant s 200-inch big TV screen. Leading the culinary team is Executive Chef Justin Pillay who has had a stellar hospitality career in various global brands. He has participated in gourmet festivals around the world and worked in three-Michelin Star Restaurant Le Vendôme in Germany before holding various Executive Chef appointments in South Africa & West Africa. He was appointed Executive Chef at the Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center in October 2021 and is now eager to bring in his culinary expertise to The Terrac...
Saudi policymakers financial regulators bankers state funds businesses and providers of private capital in the region as well as those from across the globe will be in capital Riyadh for this year s Saudi Housing Finance Conference 2023. A major industry event for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia it is being organised by Euromoney Conferences on May 24. The fourth edition of the summit will offer a peek into the latest developments in KSA s transition to an effective and innovative housing market. Discussions at this year s event will focus on risk management and lessons learnt from international markets the importance of financial and capital markets the new regulatory landscape giga projects liquidity higher interest rates and educating the investor base said the organisers. Some of the high-profile speakers at the event are Majed bin Abdullah Al Hogail ...
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Saudi policymakers financial regulators bankers state funds businesses and providers of private capital in the region as well as those from across the globe will be in capital Riyadh for this year s Saudi Housing Finance Conference 2023. A major industry event for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia it is being organised by Euromoney Conferences on May 24. The fourth edition of the summit will offer a peek into the latest developments in KSA s transition to an effective and innovative housing market. Discussions at this year s event will focus on risk management and lessons learnt from international markets the importance of financial and capital markets the new regulatory landscape giga projects liquidity higher interest rates and educating the investor base said the organisers. Some of the high-profile speakers at the event are Majed bin Abdullah Al Hogail ...
Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo set to take place from May 28-30 at Riyadh s International Convention Centre will bring industry leaders together to discuss opportunities and infrastructural developments. The KSA leisure and entertainment market holds significant growth potential and like the past years Menalac members will be in full force at SEA Expo stated Mishal Al Hokair President of Menalac and Deputy CEO Al Hokair Group. High quality and exciting homegrown brands are now rubbing shoulders with international concepts offering guests considerable choice. On part of Menalac I can say that we have an unwavering commitment to further enhance the Kingdom s leisure and entertainment offerings through new and exciting concepts. Importantly we are committed to create new job opportunities for people in Saudi Arabia therein playing our part in achieving goals laid out as part of Vision 2030.&rdq...
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Saudi Entertainment and Amusement (SEA) Expo set to take place from May 28-30 at Riyadh s International Convention Centre will bring industry leaders together to discuss opportunities and infrastructural developments. The KSA leisure and entertainment market holds significant growth potential and like the past years Menalac members will be in full force at SEA Expo stated Mishal Al Hokair President of Menalac and Deputy CEO Al Hokair Group. High quality and exciting homegrown brands are now rubbing shoulders with international concepts offering guests considerable choice. On part of Menalac I can say that we have an unwavering commitment to further enhance the Kingdom s leisure and entertainment offerings through new and exciting concepts. Importantly we are committed to create new job opportunities for people in Saudi Arabia therein playing our part in achieving goals laid out as part of Vision 2030.&rdq...
Fairmont Riyadh a leading luxury hotel in the Saudi capital has announced the appointment of highly-regarded industry expert Rolf Lippuner as its new General Manager. Boasting an exceptional career of over three decades Lippuner s vast experience includes recently serving as CEO and Chief of Asset Operations at AlUla Development Company Managing Partner and Head of Ethics at Crown & Co and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. In his new role as General Manager Lippuner will leverage his invaluable experience in the hospitality industry along with his multi-national and multi-cultural understanding of business environments and entrepreneurship. He will lead development product innovation and mentor a guest-centric team at the Fairmont Hotel Riyadh. Lippuner s focus on balancing resources to impact visibility guest perception profitability sustainability and revenue development will be instrumental in optimizing operati...
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Fairmont Riyadh a leading luxury hotel in the Saudi capital has announced the appointment of highly-regarded industry expert Rolf Lippuner as its new General Manager. Boasting an exceptional career of over three decades Lippuner s vast experience includes recently serving as CEO and Chief of Asset Operations at AlUla Development Company Managing Partner and Head of Ethics at Crown & Co and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. In his new role as General Manager Lippuner will leverage his invaluable experience in the hospitality industry along with his multi-national and multi-cultural understanding of business environments and entrepreneurship. He will lead development product innovation and mentor a guest-centric team at the Fairmont Hotel Riyadh. Lippuner s focus on balancing resources to impact visibility guest perception profitability sustainability and revenue development will be instrumental in optimizing operati...
Accor a world-leading hospitality group in partnership with Erth Real Estate Company has announced that it will open three new hotels in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of a new master planned development project. The forthcoming luxury hospitality community will include a 230-key Raffles hotel a 250-key Sofitel Serviced Residence and a 60-villa MGallery resort all set to open by 2027. The multi-faceted community will also include office towers residential towers and retail space all built around a centrally located garden area. Raffles and Sofitel will reside within sparkling glass 34-storey and 42-storey towers creating an iconic presence in the city s skyline. Erth Real Estate Company the premium real estate developer across Saudi Arabia is the owner and developer of the SR4.2 billion ( 1.2 billion) mixed-use project at Al Yasmin District and has signed with Accor for hotel management within the two towers of ...
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Accor a world-leading hospitality group in partnership with Erth Real Estate Company has announced that it will open three new hotels in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of a new master planned development project. The forthcoming luxury hospitality community will include a 230-key Raffles hotel a 250-key Sofitel Serviced Residence and a 60-villa MGallery resort all set to open by 2027. The multi-faceted community will also include office towers residential towers and retail space all built around a centrally located garden area. Raffles and Sofitel will reside within sparkling glass 34-storey and 42-storey towers creating an iconic presence in the city s skyline. Erth Real Estate Company the premium real estate developer across Saudi Arabia is the owner and developer of the SR4.2 billion ( 1.2 billion) mixed-use project at Al Yasmin District and has signed with Accor for hotel management within the two towers of ...
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya a leading luxury hotel in the financial district of Riyadh has appointed Hyatt veteran Kifah Bin Hussein as its new General Manager. With over 23 years of extensive knowledge and experience in hospitality Kifah looks forward to bringing a new vision new strategies and the power of empathy to his new role at the property. Kifah will be tasked with maximizing the revenue of the 257 guestrooms including 39 suites managing all aspects of full service specialty F&B outlets and the male and female spas. Kifah began his professional career in 1998 in F&B at Grand Hyatt Amman Jordan. His career accelerated as he gained experience in different countries; he moved to Grand Hyatt Dubai (2003) Hyatt Regency Warsaw (2007) and then to Hyatt Regency Dubai (2008) where he was responsible for the property s Food and Beverage operations (11 restaurants lounges and indoor and outdoor banqueting). Fo...
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Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya a leading luxury hotel in the financial district of Riyadh has appointed Hyatt veteran Kifah Bin Hussein as its new General Manager. With over 23 years of extensive knowledge and experience in hospitality Kifah looks forward to bringing a new vision new strategies and the power of empathy to his new role at the property. Kifah will be tasked with maximizing the revenue of the 257 guestrooms including 39 suites managing all aspects of full service specialty F&B outlets and the male and female spas. Kifah began his professional career in 1998 in F&B at Grand Hyatt Amman Jordan. His career accelerated as he gained experience in different countries; he moved to Grand Hyatt Dubai (2003) Hyatt Regency Warsaw (2007) and then to Hyatt Regency Dubai (2008) where he was responsible for the property s Food and Beverage operations (11 restaurants lounges and indoor and outdoor banqueting). Fo...
Deloitte the world s leading provider of professional services has announced the return of its global flagship AI and Analytics event Experience Analytics to the Middle East. The event will take place on May 18 at The Arena in Riyadh Saudi Arabia offering a platform to explore emerging technology solutions tailored to address opportunities unique to the Middle East region. Experience Analytics will be attended by over 450 guests including C-suite senior executives leaders and experts in Data Analytics and AI who will address key issues and challenges as well as explore strategies solutions and best practices. Ideal forum Mutasem Dajani CEO Deloitte Middle East said Experience Analytics is the ideal forum to engage in discussions and the exchange of ideas on the best mean...
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Deloitte the world s leading provider of professional services has announced the return of its global flagship AI and Analytics event Experience Analytics to the Middle East. The event will take place on May 18 at The Arena in Riyadh Saudi Arabia offering a platform to explore emerging technology solutions tailored to address opportunities unique to the Middle East region. Experience Analytics will be attended by over 450 guests including C-suite senior executives leaders and experts in Data Analytics and AI who will address key issues and challenges as well as explore strategies solutions and best practices. Ideal forum Mutasem Dajani CEO Deloitte Middle East said Experience Analytics is the ideal forum to engage in discussions and the exchange of ideas on the best mean...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has been awarded the Editor s Choice Award for Best Iconic Hotel in the Middle East at the 22nd edition of the annual Business Traveller Middle East Awards held at the Palazzo Versace Dubai. The Business Traveller Middle East Awards are highly regarded in the travel industry and recognize excellence across a range of categories. The awards are voted for by readers of Business Traveller Middle East magazine with winners selected based on their exceptional service facilities and overall guest experience. We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the title of Best Iconic Hotel in the Middle East said Guenter Gebhard Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre. This recognition is a testament of our colleagues tireless efforts and unwavering devotion to delivering unparalleled service and crafting unforgettab...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has been awarded the Editor s Choice Award for Best Iconic Hotel in the Middle East at the 22nd edition of the annual Business Traveller Middle East Awards held at the Palazzo Versace Dubai. The Business Traveller Middle East Awards are highly regarded in the travel industry and recognize excellence across a range of categories. The awards are voted for by readers of Business Traveller Middle East magazine with winners selected based on their exceptional service facilities and overall guest experience. We are absolutely thrilled to have been awarded the title of Best Iconic Hotel in the Middle East said Guenter Gebhard Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre. This recognition is a testament of our colleagues tireless efforts and unwavering devotion to delivering unparalleled service and crafting unforgettab...
Dur Hospitality Company has announced that it has signed an agreement with Smart Zone Real Estate a wholly-owned unit of Saudi Telecom Company (stc) to build an innovative hotel in Riyadh. The integrated and unique hospitality project will come up on a 3 343-sq-m area within the stc Square project in the Saudi capital. A one-of-a-kind hotel development it is set to offer quality services using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other smart digital technologies said Dur Hospitality in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. For the new Riyadh hotel project a special purpose vehicle will be established by the duo with an initial capital of SR25 000 (( 6 660). The new comopany will be majority owned by Dur Hospitality (with 84% stake) while the rest will held by Smart Zone Real Estate. As per the deal the new company will lease 3 34...
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Dur Hospitality Company has announced that it has signed an agreement with Smart Zone Real Estate a wholly-owned unit of Saudi Telecom Company (stc) to build an innovative hotel in Riyadh. The integrated and unique hospitality project will come up on a 3 343-sq-m area within the stc Square project in the Saudi capital. A one-of-a-kind hotel development it is set to offer quality services using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other smart digital technologies said Dur Hospitality in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. For the new Riyadh hotel project a special purpose vehicle will be established by the duo with an initial capital of SR25 000 (( 6 660). The new comopany will be majority owned by Dur Hospitality (with 84% stake) while the rest will held by Smart Zone Real Estate. As per the deal the new company will lease 3 34...
J&T Express KSA has announced the launch of its Domestic Express Service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Domestic Express was introduced to offer a convenient and timely service that enables companies and individuals based in Riyadh to have their parcels collected from their locations and transported across the kingdom faster. Riyadh-based customers can place their orders with J&T Express APP and have the courier pick up their parcels within 24 hours. The service can also be used for existing solutions such as door-to-door package collect and return services. Backed by multiple distribution centres and various service points strategically located throughout KSA J&T Express massive fleet is mobilised to provide nationwide coverage which not only includes large cities but also access to the remote areas. Key ...
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J&T Express KSA has announced the launch of its Domestic Express Service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Domestic Express was introduced to offer a convenient and timely service that enables companies and individuals based in Riyadh to have their parcels collected from their locations and transported across the kingdom faster. Riyadh-based customers can place their orders with J&T Express APP and have the courier pick up their parcels within 24 hours. The service can also be used for existing solutions such as door-to-door package collect and return services. Backed by multiple distribution centres and various service points strategically located throughout KSA J&T Express massive fleet is mobilised to provide nationwide coverage which not only includes large cities but also access to the remote areas. Key ...
Riyadh Travel Fair Saudi Arabia s largest domestic and outbound tourism promotion event is set to be held at The Arena Grenada Square in Riyadh from May 22 to 24 for the 13th consecutive year with 150 exhibitors from over 35 countries. This year s event will feature a dedicated pavilion for the travel trade and media providing exhibitors with valuable opportunities to host seminars and press conferences. The 150 exhibitors including 30 national and regional pavilions will grace the show floor which has been expanded by 30% compared to the 2022 edition. Bander Al Gryni General Manager of ASAS Exhibitions the organizer of the Riyadh Travel Fair said: Last year the Riyadh Travel Fair featured 129 exhibitors with visitor attendance at 24 957. That was an increase of 20% compared to the 2019 edition. This year we anticipate exhibitors to surpass 150 with expected visitor numbers exceeding 30 000. Al Gryni add...
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Riyadh Travel Fair Saudi Arabia s largest domestic and outbound tourism promotion event is set to be held at The Arena Grenada Square in Riyadh from May 22 to 24 for the 13th consecutive year with 150 exhibitors from over 35 countries. This year s event will feature a dedicated pavilion for the travel trade and media providing exhibitors with valuable opportunities to host seminars and press conferences. The 150 exhibitors including 30 national and regional pavilions will grace the show floor which has been expanded by 30% compared to the 2022 edition. Bander Al Gryni General Manager of ASAS Exhibitions the organizer of the Riyadh Travel Fair said: Last year the Riyadh Travel Fair featured 129 exhibitors with visitor attendance at 24 957. That was an increase of 20% compared to the 2019 edition. This year we anticipate exhibitors to surpass 150 with expected visitor numbers exceeding 30 000. Al Gryni add...
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management deal with King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC) a subsidiary of Public Investment Fund (PIF) to bring the first Kimpton hotel in the region to Riyadh. Offering guests a personalized luxury experience the Kimpton brand has a heartfelt approach to hospitality that has translated to unique design-led hotels across the globe. The new Kimpton Riyadh will join existing Kimpton properties across countries including the US France and Scotland. With doors set to open in June 2024 the 212-key Kimpton Riyadh will mark the first foray of the luxury brand in the region. The debut comes as part of IHG s ongoing growth strategy aligned with the objectives of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman s Vision 2030 tourism objectives to cater to a growing number of guests in the Kingdom who seek unique luxury experiences. In acknowledgement of the new tr...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management deal with King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC) a subsidiary of Public Investment Fund (PIF) to bring the first Kimpton hotel in the region to Riyadh. Offering guests a personalized luxury experience the Kimpton brand has a heartfelt approach to hospitality that has translated to unique design-led hotels across the globe. The new Kimpton Riyadh will join existing Kimpton properties across countries including the US France and Scotland. With doors set to open in June 2024 the 212-key Kimpton Riyadh will mark the first foray of the luxury brand in the region. The debut comes as part of IHG s ongoing growth strategy aligned with the objectives of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman s Vision 2030 tourism objectives to cater to a growing number of guests in the Kingdom who seek unique luxury experiences. In acknowledgement of the new tr...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh and the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) have signed agreement to launch joint activation campaigns offer appealing deals and design captivating experiences to showcase the kingdom as a top tourism destination. The partnership will involve the sharing of insights ideas and experiences. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at Saudi Arabia s pavilion at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 in Dubai by Swen Ehlender Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh and Munirah Abanomy Head of Marketing Partnership for Middle East and Africa. The MoU falls in line with the hotel s endeavours to collaborate with the Saudi tourism entity to achieve mutual goals and support efforts aimed at establishing Saudi Arabia as a premier destination in the region. The Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is delighted to conclude such an agreement with STA s Middle East and Africa Bu...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh and the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) have signed agreement to launch joint activation campaigns offer appealing deals and design captivating experiences to showcase the kingdom as a top tourism destination. The partnership will involve the sharing of insights ideas and experiences. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed at Saudi Arabia s pavilion at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 in Dubai by Swen Ehlender Director of Marketing at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh and Munirah Abanomy Head of Marketing Partnership for Middle East and Africa. The MoU falls in line with the hotel s endeavours to collaborate with the Saudi tourism entity to achieve mutual goals and support efforts aimed at establishing Saudi Arabia as a premier destination in the region. The Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is delighted to conclude such an agreement with STA s Middle East and Africa Bu...
British architecture firm Benoy has unveiled the design for Konoz a cutting-edge entertainment city being developed by Saudi-based Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company in the heart of Riyadh at a total investment of SR7 billion ( 1.86 billion). A leading shopping mall operator in the kingdom Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company said Konoz (Box of Jewels in Arabic) will boast an entertainment city a luxury hotel and premium residential offering in addition to commercial F&B and retail outlets. The project s name inspired by the diverse array of gemstones embodies the visual and architectural representation of gemstones in its various zones. Unveiling the design concept Benoy said it brings together old and new parts of the city in an exciting new leisure destination on Riyadh s Golden Strip. Kono...
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British architecture firm Benoy has unveiled the design for Konoz a cutting-edge entertainment city being developed by Saudi-based Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company in the heart of Riyadh at a total investment of SR7 billion ( 1.86 billion). A leading shopping mall operator in the kingdom Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company said Konoz (Box of Jewels in Arabic) will boast an entertainment city a luxury hotel and premium residential offering in addition to commercial F&B and retail outlets. The project s name inspired by the diverse array of gemstones embodies the visual and architectural representation of gemstones in its various zones. Unveiling the design concept Benoy said it brings together old and new parts of the city in an exciting new leisure destination on Riyadh s Golden Strip. Kono...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has partnered with Khiyrat a local non-profit organization dedicated to reducing hunger and poverty by providing access to nutritious meals for those who are unable to afford them. Through this partnership the hotel will be donating all its excess food and beverages to the organization which will then distribute them among those in need. Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is committed to helping the community and is proud to be able to make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. This partnership is part of the hotel s ongoing commitment to giving back and making a positive impact on the community. We are proud to be partnering with Khiyrat and support their mission of reducing hunger and poverty said Guenter Gebhard Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. This partnership allows us to do our part in helping those who are less fortunate ...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has partnered with Khiyrat a local non-profit organization dedicated to reducing hunger and poverty by providing access to nutritious meals for those who are unable to afford them. Through this partnership the hotel will be donating all its excess food and beverages to the organization which will then distribute them among those in need. Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is committed to helping the community and is proud to be able to make a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. This partnership is part of the hotel s ongoing commitment to giving back and making a positive impact on the community. We are proud to be partnering with Khiyrat and support their mission of reducing hunger and poverty said Guenter Gebhard Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. This partnership allows us to do our part in helping those who are less fortunate ...
SNC-Lavalin a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world has been awarded a project management services contract by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of its bus network as part of the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project. The project is dedicated to building operating and developing a world-class rapid transport network for Riyadh providing comfortable affordable and time-saving mobility options for all people living in the city. The King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport will offer metro services and a comprehensive bus network. The Riyadh Metro Project including six lines and 86 metro stations is the backbone of the public transport network in the Saudi capital. The Riyadh Bus Project including ...
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SNC-Lavalin a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world has been awarded a project management services contract by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) for the operations and maintenance (O&M) of its bus network as part of the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project. The project is dedicated to building operating and developing a world-class rapid transport network for Riyadh providing comfortable affordable and time-saving mobility options for all people living in the city. The King Abdulaziz Project for Riyadh Public Transport will offer metro services and a comprehensive bus network. The Riyadh Metro Project including six lines and 86 metro stations is the backbone of the public transport network in the Saudi capital. The Riyadh Bus Project including ...
The World Metaverse Council is a strategic partner for the upcoming Metaverse Discovery event in Riyadh a groundbreaking gathering that will take participants on an immersive journey into the Metaverse. To be hosted at the Crowne Plaza RDC Hotel on June 8 the event will also celebrate the innovative contributions of organisations across the globe to the development of the Metaverse through the inaugural edition of the World Metaverse Awards. Chris Fountain CEO of the organising committee for Metaverse Discovery and the World Metaverse Awards commented: The Metaverse opens up a world of limitless possibilities. As increasing numbers of organisations are embarking on their own Metaverse journeys new standards of excellence are continually being set. We believe now is the time to recognise and reward excellence within the Metaverse space and are excited to celebrate the best in global digital ...
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The World Metaverse Council is a strategic partner for the upcoming Metaverse Discovery event in Riyadh a groundbreaking gathering that will take participants on an immersive journey into the Metaverse. To be hosted at the Crowne Plaza RDC Hotel on June 8 the event will also celebrate the innovative contributions of organisations across the globe to the development of the Metaverse through the inaugural edition of the World Metaverse Awards. Chris Fountain CEO of the organising committee for Metaverse Discovery and the World Metaverse Awards commented: The Metaverse opens up a world of limitless possibilities. As increasing numbers of organisations are embarking on their own Metaverse journeys new standards of excellence are continually being set. We believe now is the time to recognise and reward excellence within the Metaverse space and are excited to celebrate the best in global digital ...
Saudi-based Dallah Healthcare Company is set to build a new hospital over a 45 000 sq m area within its own land located in Riyadh-Al-Arid district. The preparatory works on the new healthcare facility will begin in the coming days and the project is likely to be completed in Q4 of 2025 said Dallah Healthcare Company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. The hospital which boasts a total built-up area of 87 300 sq m will have 250 beds in the initial stage with possibility for further expansion it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi-based Dallah Healthcare Company is set to build a new hospital over a 45 000 sq m area within its own land located in Riyadh-Al-Arid district. The preparatory works on the new healthcare facility will begin in the coming days and the project is likely to be completed in Q4 of 2025 said Dallah Healthcare Company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. The hospital which boasts a total built-up area of 87 300 sq m will have 250 beds in the initial stage with possibility for further expansion it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...
Maximiliano Development Management Services (MDMS) a leading player in the Saudi construction industry has announced that more than 90% of the residential units at Ruwaa a key development in capital Riyadh and Maylaa project in Jeddah have been sold out. The National Housing Company (NHC) the investment arm of the Ministry of Housing Saudi Arabia had launched Ruwaa and Maylaa projects with the aim to enhance its response to the increasing demand for housing in the kingdom especially in the big cities. Once completed Ruwaa will offer more than 1 000 residential units spanning over 780 000 sq m area in Al Jawan suburb of Riyadh while Maylaa will offer more than 800 residential units spanning 400 000 sq m area in the Khayala suburb of Jeddah. MDMS Managing Director Enginer Marwa A. Murad said: We are proud to have been chosen to create all the promot...
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Maximiliano Development Management Services (MDMS) a leading player in the Saudi construction industry has announced that more than 90% of the residential units at Ruwaa a key development in capital Riyadh and Maylaa project in Jeddah have been sold out. The National Housing Company (NHC) the investment arm of the Ministry of Housing Saudi Arabia had launched Ruwaa and Maylaa projects with the aim to enhance its response to the increasing demand for housing in the kingdom especially in the big cities. Once completed Ruwaa will offer more than 1 000 residential units spanning over 780 000 sq m area in Al Jawan suburb of Riyadh while Maylaa will offer more than 800 residential units spanning 400 000 sq m area in the Khayala suburb of Jeddah. MDMS Managing Director Enginer Marwa A. Murad said: We are proud to have been chosen to create all the promot...
Saudi-based National Company for Learning and Education (NCLE) has announced that it has won approval from the company s board of directors to build major educational complexes in the Qurtubah Al Narjis and Hetteen districts of capital Riyadh at a total investment of SR162 million ( 43 million). The go-ahead for the Tarbyh Namouthajiyah schools complexes comes following the inking of land lease agreements for all the three projects said NCLE in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. The largest of the educational complexes will be in Qurtubah district with a 20 200-sq-m built-up area. A 27-year land lease agreement has been inked with Abdullatif Al Alshikh and Fahad Almusharef for the Tarbyh Namouthajiyah schools project in Riyadh stated NCLE in the filing. Work on the project will begin in Q3 and is expected to be complete...
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Saudi-based National Company for Learning and Education (NCLE) has announced that it has won approval from the company s board of directors to build major educational complexes in the Qurtubah Al Narjis and Hetteen districts of capital Riyadh at a total investment of SR162 million ( 43 million). The go-ahead for the Tarbyh Namouthajiyah schools complexes comes following the inking of land lease agreements for all the three projects said NCLE in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. The largest of the educational complexes will be in Qurtubah district with a 20 200-sq-m built-up area. A 27-year land lease agreement has been inked with Abdullatif Al Alshikh and Fahad Almusharef for the Tarbyh Namouthajiyah schools project in Riyadh stated NCLE in the filing. Work on the project will begin in Q3 and is expected to be complete...
Leading Saudi real estate developer Dar Al Arkan has announced the successful completion of the world s tallest 3D printed building - a three-storeyed smart home villa - in capital Riyadh. The 9.9-m tall building was 3D printed in just 26 days using a 3D onstruction printer from Denmark-based Cobod International. The villa the first 3D printed building from Dar Al Arkan is fully compliant with the building codes making it a bright example of how technology and innovation can work hand in hand with safety and regulation said the srtatement from the Saudi developer. The villa features several smart home features and the use of new materials. Low-cost local materials were used to create the 3D printable concrete with which all the walls of the 330 sq m building were printed with. The building was made without the use of a tent just af...
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Leading Saudi real estate developer Dar Al Arkan has announced the successful completion of the world s tallest 3D printed building - a three-storeyed smart home villa - in capital Riyadh. The 9.9-m tall building was 3D printed in just 26 days using a 3D onstruction printer from Denmark-based Cobod International. The villa the first 3D printed building from Dar Al Arkan is fully compliant with the building codes making it a bright example of how technology and innovation can work hand in hand with safety and regulation said the srtatement from the Saudi developer. The villa features several smart home features and the use of new materials. Low-cost local materials were used to create the 3D printable concrete with which all the walls of the 330 sq m building were printed with. The building was made without the use of a tent just af...
Ideal Standard a global leader in creating innovative bathroom solutions recently collaborated with Al Hayat Building Materials to host the Together in Riyadh event in the Saudi capital. Over 200 guests including industry leaders design enthusiasts and Ideal Standard distributor Al Ghamdi Company attended the event held at the Intercontinental Palms Golf Club. The event sought to position Ideal Standard as an affordable premium brand and emphasise its significance in the Saudi market showcasing new projects across the Kingdom; it successfully achieved this objective positively impacting attendees. Together in Riyadh was a platform to showcase its latest product launches including the Atelier Collection a range designed by Ideal Standard s Chief Design Officer Roberto Palomba. The event also highlighted the compan...
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Ideal Standard a global leader in creating innovative bathroom solutions recently collaborated with Al Hayat Building Materials to host the Together in Riyadh event in the Saudi capital. Over 200 guests including industry leaders design enthusiasts and Ideal Standard distributor Al Ghamdi Company attended the event held at the Intercontinental Palms Golf Club. The event sought to position Ideal Standard as an affordable premium brand and emphasise its significance in the Saudi market showcasing new projects across the Kingdom; it successfully achieved this objective positively impacting attendees. Together in Riyadh was a platform to showcase its latest product launches including the Atelier Collection a range designed by Ideal Standard s Chief Design Officer Roberto Palomba. The event also highlighted the compan...
The freshly inaugurated Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center has unveiled a leadership team comprising a diverse set of talented individuals including three talented Saudi nationals. Aldert van Zyl General Manager The hotel will be led by award-winning General Manager Aldert van Zyl who envisions establishing this innovative new venture as the hotel of choice in Riyadh for both local and international business travelers. Aldert has over 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry across Europe Middle East and Africa in various hospitality brands. He began his journey with the Radisson Hotel Group as Director of Food & Beverage at the first five-star hotel in Dubai the historic Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek in 2014 and progressed to several top positions across different properties within the group. Aldert said: The Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention &a...
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The freshly inaugurated Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center has unveiled a leadership team comprising a diverse set of talented individuals including three talented Saudi nationals. Aldert van Zyl General Manager The hotel will be led by award-winning General Manager Aldert van Zyl who envisions establishing this innovative new venture as the hotel of choice in Riyadh for both local and international business travelers. Aldert has over 20 years of experience within the hospitality industry across Europe Middle East and Africa in various hospitality brands. He began his journey with the Radisson Hotel Group as Director of Food & Beverage at the first five-star hotel in Dubai the historic Radisson Blu Hotel Dubai Deira Creek in 2014 and progressed to several top positions across different properties within the group. Aldert said: The Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention &a...
Olayan Financial Company (OFC) represented by Olayan Saudi Holding Company (OSHCO) and Austria healthcare firm Vamed Group have partnered to open a new rehabilitation and long-term care hospital in Saudi Arabia with 150 bed capacity. The facility will provide inpatients and out patients state of the art medical and non-medical services to insured patients government referred patients and cash patients the facility is the first of several planned as part of OSHCO s strategy to expand its healthcare investment portfolio will begin operations in Riyadh in the second quarter of 2024 and offer rehabilitation and post-acute long-term care. The announcement follows the establishment of a medical investment partnership between Olayan Saudi Holding Company and Vamed Group last month. An agreement was signed at Olayan Financing Company premises in Riyadh in the presence of Dr Nabil AlAmoudi Chief Executive officer of OFC Uwaidh Alharth...
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Olayan Financial Company (OFC) represented by Olayan Saudi Holding Company (OSHCO) and Austria healthcare firm Vamed Group have partnered to open a new rehabilitation and long-term care hospital in Saudi Arabia with 150 bed capacity. The facility will provide inpatients and out patients state of the art medical and non-medical services to insured patients government referred patients and cash patients the facility is the first of several planned as part of OSHCO s strategy to expand its healthcare investment portfolio will begin operations in Riyadh in the second quarter of 2024 and offer rehabilitation and post-acute long-term care. The announcement follows the establishment of a medical investment partnership between Olayan Saudi Holding Company and Vamed Group last month. An agreement was signed at Olayan Financing Company premises in Riyadh in the presence of Dr Nabil AlAmoudi Chief Executive officer of OFC Uwaidh Alharth...
Riyadh Air the new world-class airline launched by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes in a multi-billion dollar deal with the Boeing Company. This unprecedented order for a new carrier 39 confirmed aircraft with an option to acquire 33 additional wide-body 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes is a strong signal of intent for Saudi Arabia to become a global aviation hub. This agreement is part of Saudi Arabia s wider strategic plan to transform the country into a global aviation hub. In total national carriers today announced their intent to purchase up to 121 787 Dreamliners in what will be the fifth largest commercial order by value in Boeing s history. This will support the country s goal of serving 330 million passengers and attracting 100 million visits by 2030....
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Riyadh Air the new world-class airline launched by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes in a multi-billion dollar deal with the Boeing Company. This unprecedented order for a new carrier 39 confirmed aircraft with an option to acquire 33 additional wide-body 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes is a strong signal of intent for Saudi Arabia to become a global aviation hub. This agreement is part of Saudi Arabia s wider strategic plan to transform the country into a global aviation hub. In total national carriers today announced their intent to purchase up to 121 787 Dreamliners in what will be the fifth largest commercial order by value in Boeing s history. This will support the country s goal of serving 330 million passengers and attracting 100 million visits by 2030....
Beta Lab a VC and co-creation studio for startups dedicated to fostering the growth of deep technology startups has launched in Saudi Arabia with a number of partners. The partners include the Saudi Ministry of Investment Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII) KBW Ventures and a number of global partners. The new studio will provide a range of services to help entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses. These services include product development business development capital and more. The studio s team of experienced professionals will work closely with each startup to help them navigate the unique challenges of the startup lifecycle. Beta Lab s launch is in line with the kingdom s Vision 2030 which aims to diversify the economy and support the growth of innovative startups said the Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. We are confident that ...
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Beta Lab a VC and co-creation studio for startups dedicated to fostering the growth of deep technology startups has launched in Saudi Arabia with a number of partners. The partners include the Saudi Ministry of Investment Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII) KBW Ventures and a number of global partners. The new studio will provide a range of services to help entrepreneurs turn their innovative ideas into successful businesses. These services include product development business development capital and more. The studio s team of experienced professionals will work closely with each startup to help them navigate the unique challenges of the startup lifecycle. Beta Lab s launch is in line with the kingdom s Vision 2030 which aims to diversify the economy and support the growth of innovative startups said the Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih. We are confident that ...
Joint Commission International (JCI) has announced the opening of JCI Arabia a new office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The opening of JCI Arabia further expands JCI s presence in the Middle East and Africa. The office will be staffed and serviced by local staff. JCI has been serving the Middle East for more than two decades. In 2006 JCI opened its regional headquarters office in Dubai United Arab Emirates. It accredits more than 400 healthcare organisations in the Middle East and Africa with 27% of these organisations located in Saudi Arabia. Improving quality Joint Commission International is excited to open the doors to our new office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia says Jean Courtney interim president and chief executive officer and chief operating officer JCI. We look forward to ad...
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Joint Commission International (JCI) has announced the opening of JCI Arabia a new office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The opening of JCI Arabia further expands JCI s presence in the Middle East and Africa. The office will be staffed and serviced by local staff. JCI has been serving the Middle East for more than two decades. In 2006 JCI opened its regional headquarters office in Dubai United Arab Emirates. It accredits more than 400 healthcare organisations in the Middle East and Africa with 27% of these organisations located in Saudi Arabia. Improving quality Joint Commission International is excited to open the doors to our new office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia says Jean Courtney interim president and chief executive officer and chief operating officer JCI. We look forward to ad...
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of its eighth hotel in Riyadh Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. This new addition forms an integral part of the Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center. Situated in the capital city of Saudi Arabia and within walking distance of the city centre and its state-of the art Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center is ideal for business and leisure travelers looking for a sophisticated atmosphere and a base from which to conduct their business and enjoying luxurious relaxation. Additional destination highlights include vast shopping malls impressive skyscrapers and cultural offerings including the King ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Historical Centre the National Museum and the National Library. Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center features 223 rooms all of...
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Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of its eighth hotel in Riyadh Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. This new addition forms an integral part of the Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center. Situated in the capital city of Saudi Arabia and within walking distance of the city centre and its state-of the art Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center is ideal for business and leisure travelers looking for a sophisticated atmosphere and a base from which to conduct their business and enjoying luxurious relaxation. Additional destination highlights include vast shopping malls impressive skyscrapers and cultural offerings including the King ʿAbd al-ʿAzīz Historical Centre the National Museum and the National Library. Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center features 223 rooms all of...
Riyadh s hotel occupancy was its highest for a February since 2008 according to preliminary data from STR pa provider of premium data benchmarking analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. The occupancy rate reached 75.5% during the month while the average daily rate (ADR) reached SR801.46 ( 213.4) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased to SR605.06 ( 161.1) Each of the three key performance metrics came in significantly higher than the pre-pandemic comparables from 2019: occupancy ( 23.4%) ADR ( 34.0%) and RevPAR ( 65.3%). According to daily data the market recorded occupancy over 90% for three consecutive days from February 6-8 helped by the International Conference and Exhibition for Science. TradeArabia News Service ...
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Riyadh s hotel occupancy was its highest for a February since 2008 according to preliminary data from STR pa provider of premium data benchmarking analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. The occupancy rate reached 75.5% during the month while the average daily rate (ADR) reached SR801.46 ( 213.4) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased to SR605.06 ( 161.1) Each of the three key performance metrics came in significantly higher than the pre-pandemic comparables from 2019: occupancy ( 23.4%) ADR ( 34.0%) and RevPAR ( 65.3%). According to daily data the market recorded occupancy over 90% for three consecutive days from February 6-8 helped by the International Conference and Exhibition for Science. TradeArabia News Service ...
Saudi Arabia has announced that Riyadh will be the host of the 2028 Tafisa (The Association for International Sport for All) World Games reflecting a major milestone as it will be the first time the World Games will be held in the Mena region. Organized by The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) the Tafisa World Games is the largest global community sporting event. The signing ceremony of the announcement was held at the Culture Palace in Riyadh s Diplomatic Quarter in the presence of distinguished guests including SFA President HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud Tafisa President Wolfgang Baumann Bader Alkadi Vice Minister of Sports SFA Managing Director Shaima Al-Husseini Sports Sector Development Manager at Royal Commission for Riyadh City Turki Bin Oudah Secretary-General of the International Sports for All Organization Janis Sodernik the Secretary-General of Tafisa Jean-François Laurent and Jacqueline ...
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Saudi Arabia has announced that Riyadh will be the host of the 2028 Tafisa (The Association for International Sport for All) World Games reflecting a major milestone as it will be the first time the World Games will be held in the Mena region. Organized by The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) the Tafisa World Games is the largest global community sporting event. The signing ceremony of the announcement was held at the Culture Palace in Riyadh s Diplomatic Quarter in the presence of distinguished guests including SFA President HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud Tafisa President Wolfgang Baumann Bader Alkadi Vice Minister of Sports SFA Managing Director Shaima Al-Husseini Sports Sector Development Manager at Royal Commission for Riyadh City Turki Bin Oudah Secretary-General of the International Sports for All Organization Janis Sodernik the Secretary-General of Tafisa Jean-François Laurent and Jacqueline ...
Riyadh Cables Group (RCG) Saudi Arabia s leading manufacturer of wires and cables has reported a revenue of SR6.9 billion ( 1.838 billion) for 2022 an increase of 40.3% versus 2021. Net profit for the year amounted to SR351.9 million ( 93.75 million) increasing by 46.6% over the previous year. RCG said strong local and regional demand drove an increase in volumes resulting in sales growth with sales volumes increasing 37.1%. Year-on-year sales volume grew by 37.1% to 190 000 tonnes. Gross profit for the full-year period stood at SR647.1 million up 39.7% YoY while EBITDA recorded a value of SR521.7 million up 42.2% YoY primarily driven by strong revenues and cost management. Net profit for the year amounted to SR351.9 million ( 93.75 million) increasing by 46.6% over the previous year. RCG s board proposes FY2022 dividends of SR225 million e...
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Riyadh Cables Group (RCG) Saudi Arabia s leading manufacturer of wires and cables has reported a revenue of SR6.9 billion ( 1.838 billion) for 2022 an increase of 40.3% versus 2021. Net profit for the year amounted to SR351.9 million ( 93.75 million) increasing by 46.6% over the previous year. RCG said strong local and regional demand drove an increase in volumes resulting in sales growth with sales volumes increasing 37.1%. Year-on-year sales volume grew by 37.1% to 190 000 tonnes. Gross profit for the full-year period stood at SR647.1 million up 39.7% YoY while EBITDA recorded a value of SR521.7 million up 42.2% YoY primarily driven by strong revenues and cost management. Net profit for the year amounted to SR351.9 million ( 93.75 million) increasing by 46.6% over the previous year. RCG s board proposes FY2022 dividends of SR225 million e...
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the establishment of Riyadh Air a PIF wholly owned new national carrier. The airline will leverage Saudi Arabia s strategic geographic location between the three continents of Asia Africa and Europe enabling Riyadh to become a gateway to the world and a global destination for transportation trade and tourism said a statement. Riyadh Air will be chaired by Yasir Al-Rumayyan Governor of PIF while Tony Douglas who brings more than 40 years of experience in the aviation transportation and logistics industries has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. The airline s senior management will include Saudi and international expertise. Operating from Riyadh as its hub the airline will usher in a new era for the travel and aviation industry globally. Riyadh Air will be a world-class airline adopt...
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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced the establishment of Riyadh Air a PIF wholly owned new national carrier. The airline will leverage Saudi Arabia s strategic geographic location between the three continents of Asia Africa and Europe enabling Riyadh to become a gateway to the world and a global destination for transportation trade and tourism said a statement. Riyadh Air will be chaired by Yasir Al-Rumayyan Governor of PIF while Tony Douglas who brings more than 40 years of experience in the aviation transportation and logistics industries has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. The airline s senior management will include Saudi and international expertise. Operating from Riyadh as its hub the airline will usher in a new era for the travel and aviation industry globally. Riyadh Air will be a world-class airline adopt...
The world s first Metaverse Discovery Day will take place at in Riyadh on June 8 2023 and will welcome a line-up of Metaverse experts from California New York Helsinki Berlin Cairo Edinburgh Dubai and Seoul. Metaverse Discovery Day 2023 will serve as a catalyst for the kingdom s leap into the Metaverse across key sectors shaping the Vision 2030 agenda including Healthcare Sustainability Tourism & Leisure Smart Cities Construction and Development Finance Government and Retail. It is the only dedicated event that will inform and empower attendees with the pertinent knowledge to unlock opportunities and potential of their organisations within the Metaverse to provide unique and ground-breaking experiences to customers and other stakeholders. The inaugural edition of Metaverse Discovery Day has been jointly organised by TRACCS the Mena...
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The world s first Metaverse Discovery Day will take place at in Riyadh on June 8 2023 and will welcome a line-up of Metaverse experts from California New York Helsinki Berlin Cairo Edinburgh Dubai and Seoul. Metaverse Discovery Day 2023 will serve as a catalyst for the kingdom s leap into the Metaverse across key sectors shaping the Vision 2030 agenda including Healthcare Sustainability Tourism & Leisure Smart Cities Construction and Development Finance Government and Retail. It is the only dedicated event that will inform and empower attendees with the pertinent knowledge to unlock opportunities and potential of their organisations within the Metaverse to provide unique and ground-breaking experiences to customers and other stakeholders. The inaugural edition of Metaverse Discovery Day has been jointly organised by TRACCS the Mena...
Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer powered by kingdom s wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) has announced the launch of Warefa a key residential project in capital Riyadh featuring 2 000 housing units in addition to other key commercial and lifestyle amenities. Located on a 1.4 million-sq-m area in the Janadriyah district east of Riyadh Warefa will be home to some 13 000 people who will be housed in residential units built as per Salmani architecture. Roshn s second residential project in the capital Warefa is being established as an extension of its success in its first projects - Sidra. It will boast several key commercial and service centres health and educational facilities mosques green spaces squares and public parks as part of the kingdom s efforts to build vibrant communities that raise the style of living for its residents as per Saudi ...
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Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer powered by kingdom s wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) has announced the launch of Warefa a key residential project in capital Riyadh featuring 2 000 housing units in addition to other key commercial and lifestyle amenities. Located on a 1.4 million-sq-m area in the Janadriyah district east of Riyadh Warefa will be home to some 13 000 people who will be housed in residential units built as per Salmani architecture. Roshn s second residential project in the capital Warefa is being established as an extension of its success in its first projects - Sidra. It will boast several key commercial and service centres health and educational facilities mosques green spaces squares and public parks as part of the kingdom s efforts to build vibrant communities that raise the style of living for its residents as per Saudi ...
The Enquiry Mission delegation of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) landed yesterday (March 5) in the Saudi capital to begin its six-day evaluation of the Riyadh Candidacy for World Expo 2030. Riyadh had in September last year submitted a robust bid dossier under the main theme Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow. The visiting delegation is headed by Patrick Specht Chairperson of the Enquiry Mission and President of the BIE Administration and Budget Committee. The others in the team include Dimitrios Kerkentzes Secretary General of the BIE and Eva Descarrega Garcia (Andorra) Karen-Mae Hill OBE (Antigua and Barbuda) and Aldwin Dekkers (Belgium). The enquiry mission from BIE the governing body of World Expos is a mandatory prerequisite for a country s candidature to be considered for election. Its task when visiting a candidat...
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The Enquiry Mission delegation of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) landed yesterday (March 5) in the Saudi capital to begin its six-day evaluation of the Riyadh Candidacy for World Expo 2030. Riyadh had in September last year submitted a robust bid dossier under the main theme Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow. The visiting delegation is headed by Patrick Specht Chairperson of the Enquiry Mission and President of the BIE Administration and Budget Committee. The others in the team include Dimitrios Kerkentzes Secretary General of the BIE and Eva Descarrega Garcia (Andorra) Karen-Mae Hill OBE (Antigua and Barbuda) and Aldwin Dekkers (Belgium). The enquiry mission from BIE the governing body of World Expos is a mandatory prerequisite for a country s candidature to be considered for election. Its task when visiting a candidat...
Uber a leading ride-hailing app said that Boulevard Riyadh City was Saudi Arabia s most popular destination visited by riders during Riyadh Season the annual entertainment festival. According to Uber between October 21 2022 and March 02 2023 more than 70 000 riders have taken a trip to Boulevard Riyadh City accounting for 50% of Riyadh Season s journeys taken via the app. More than 43 000 riders booked trips to Riyadh Front making the state-of-the-art business and leisure development the second most visited Riyadh Season hotspot. Attracting 9000 riders Winter Wonderland was the third-most visited with Riyadh Zoo and Al Murabba the historic neighbourhood and home of Al Murabba Fort ranked fourth and fifth respectively on the tech company s list of preferred Riyadh Season destinations. Other popular destinations include the Groves & Little Riyadh Qariat Zaman and Suwaidi Park. Riyadh Im...
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Uber a leading ride-hailing app said that Boulevard Riyadh City was Saudi Arabia s most popular destination visited by riders during Riyadh Season the annual entertainment festival. According to Uber between October 21 2022 and March 02 2023 more than 70 000 riders have taken a trip to Boulevard Riyadh City accounting for 50% of Riyadh Season s journeys taken via the app. More than 43 000 riders booked trips to Riyadh Front making the state-of-the-art business and leisure development the second most visited Riyadh Season hotspot. Attracting 9000 riders Winter Wonderland was the third-most visited with Riyadh Zoo and Al Murabba the historic neighbourhood and home of Al Murabba Fort ranked fourth and fifth respectively on the tech company s list of preferred Riyadh Season destinations. Other popular destinations include the Groves & Little Riyadh Qariat Zaman and Suwaidi Park. Riyadh Im...
The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has signed an agreement to open an Equinox Hotel in Saudi Arabia s prime financial district. Alongside Gautam Sashittal KAFD DMC Chief Executive Officer Equinox Hotels was represented by CEO Christopher Norton in a signing ceremony held at KAFD. Equinox Hotels embodies a holistic philosophy and has redefined luxury as the ultimate experience in travel and health as a seamless extension of a life well-lived. Equinox Hotels is one of the key anchors to the largest private mixed-use real-estate development in the US. The highly successful Equinox Hotel New York is the brand s flagship that continues to grow its global footprint. KAFD DMC owns and manages the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) the largest mixed-use development in the region and Saudi Arabia s prime financial hub. Strategically located in the heart of Riyadh K...
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The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has signed an agreement to open an Equinox Hotel in Saudi Arabia s prime financial district. Alongside Gautam Sashittal KAFD DMC Chief Executive Officer Equinox Hotels was represented by CEO Christopher Norton in a signing ceremony held at KAFD. Equinox Hotels embodies a holistic philosophy and has redefined luxury as the ultimate experience in travel and health as a seamless extension of a life well-lived. Equinox Hotels is one of the key anchors to the largest private mixed-use real-estate development in the US. The highly successful Equinox Hotel New York is the brand s flagship that continues to grow its global footprint. KAFD DMC owns and manages the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) the largest mixed-use development in the region and Saudi Arabia s prime financial hub. Strategically located in the heart of Riyadh K...
Saudi-based Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company has unveiled its ambitious project - Konoz (Box of Treasures) - a SR7 billion ( 1.86 billion) development in capital Riyadh featuring an entertainment city a luxury hotel and premium residential offering in addition to commercial F&B and retail outlets. The project s name inspired by the diverse array of gemstones embodies the visual and architectural representation of gemstones in its various zones. It has been designed by leading global architectural firm Benoy which has over 75 years of experience in designing multi-use projects and implementing the latest construction technologies said the statement from the company. Spread over a 50 000 sq m area the project will boast cutting-edge commercial offices retail and F&B outlets in addition to a 20 000-sq-m entertainment city a luxury hotel and serviced apa...
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Saudi-based Abdullah Al Othaim Investment Company has unveiled its ambitious project - Konoz (Box of Treasures) - a SR7 billion ( 1.86 billion) development in capital Riyadh featuring an entertainment city a luxury hotel and premium residential offering in addition to commercial F&B and retail outlets. The project s name inspired by the diverse array of gemstones embodies the visual and architectural representation of gemstones in its various zones. It has been designed by leading global architectural firm Benoy which has over 75 years of experience in designing multi-use projects and implementing the latest construction technologies said the statement from the company. Spread over a 50 000 sq m area the project will boast cutting-edge commercial offices retail and F&B outlets in addition to a 20 000-sq-m entertainment city a luxury hotel and serviced apa...
Saudi Arabia s National Housing Company (NHC) has announced the launch of its largest new residential suburb Al Fursan in the northeast of Riyadh. It also announced the second phase of Khuzam Suburb representing the largest real estate supply in the capital city. Spanning over a 35 million sq m area Al Fursan boasts more than 50 000 residential of various types as well as over 190 vital facilities and commercial centres surrounded by 6 million sq m green space. The project was unveiled by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz the Governor of Riyadh region at a special ceremony which was attended by the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majid bin Abdullah Al Hogail and other senior government officials. Speaking at the launch Prince Faisal hailed the kingdom s leadership for its support to the housing sector and also lauded the Mini...
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Saudi Arabia s National Housing Company (NHC) has announced the launch of its largest new residential suburb Al Fursan in the northeast of Riyadh. It also announced the second phase of Khuzam Suburb representing the largest real estate supply in the capital city. Spanning over a 35 million sq m area Al Fursan boasts more than 50 000 residential of various types as well as over 190 vital facilities and commercial centres surrounded by 6 million sq m green space. The project was unveiled by Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz the Governor of Riyadh region at a special ceremony which was attended by the Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majid bin Abdullah Al Hogail and other senior government officials. Speaking at the launch Prince Faisal hailed the kingdom s leadership for its support to the housing sector and also lauded the Mini...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has been recognized by the world-renowned Forbes Travel Guide the only global rating system for luxury hotels restaurants and spas with a prestigious 2023 Five-Star Hotel Award. We are elated to receive this honour a history in the making for our property receiving this accolade for the first time one of the most challenging to obtain and most distinctive in the hospitality industry said Guenter Gebhard Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. Our colleagues are our greatest asset and I couldn t be prouder of this amazing team who go above and beyond to forge extraordinary experiences to every guest that crosses our door. Located in the iconic 99-story Kingdom Centre a gleaming modern landmark in the heart of the capital Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre sets its status as one of Saudi Arabia s top luxury hospitality addresses. ...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has been recognized by the world-renowned Forbes Travel Guide the only global rating system for luxury hotels restaurants and spas with a prestigious 2023 Five-Star Hotel Award. We are elated to receive this honour a history in the making for our property receiving this accolade for the first time one of the most challenging to obtain and most distinctive in the hospitality industry said Guenter Gebhard Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. Our colleagues are our greatest asset and I couldn t be prouder of this amazing team who go above and beyond to forge extraordinary experiences to every guest that crosses our door. Located in the iconic 99-story Kingdom Centre a gleaming modern landmark in the heart of the capital Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre sets its status as one of Saudi Arabia s top luxury hospitality addresses. ...
Saudi-based Jadwa Investment Company has announced that it has signed an five-year master-lease agreement with National Building and Marketing Company for a premium residential compound in Riyadh for a rental value of SR250 million ( 67 million). The agreement for the Marvella Residential Compound located on King Abdullah Road was signed by Jadwa in its capacity as the manager of Jadwa REIT Saudi Fund. As per the lease deal the National Company for Building and Marketing will be paying an annual rent of SR50 million to Jadwa Fund for the next five years excluding VAT stated Jadwa in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. On the financial impact Jadwa said the effect is considered positive as the signing of the new agreement ensures the continuity of 100% property occupancy at the same level of previous years income with a robust tenant .-TradeArabia News Service...
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Saudi-based Jadwa Investment Company has announced that it has signed an five-year master-lease agreement with National Building and Marketing Company for a premium residential compound in Riyadh for a rental value of SR250 million ( 67 million). The agreement for the Marvella Residential Compound located on King Abdullah Road was signed by Jadwa in its capacity as the manager of Jadwa REIT Saudi Fund. As per the lease deal the National Company for Building and Marketing will be paying an annual rent of SR50 million to Jadwa Fund for the next five years excluding VAT stated Jadwa in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. On the financial impact Jadwa said the effect is considered positive as the signing of the new agreement ensures the continuity of 100% property occupancy at the same level of previous years income with a robust tenant .-TradeArabia News Service...
More than 15 000 competitors and 120 different nationalities and beyond including participants from around the world took part in the recently held second edition of the Riyadh Marathon. Organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports the Quality of Life program and Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation the Riyadh Marathon welcomed people of all ages and abilities to join the wave of physical activity sweeping the nation on February 11 2023. Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud President of the Saudi Sports for All Federation awarded the winners of the 2023 Riyadh Marathon in the presence of Prince Nawaf bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Vice President of the International Athletics Federation (IAAF) alongside Shaima Saleh Al-Husseini SFA Managing Director. Celebrating the success of sporty marathon participants at an exclusive awards ceremony Prince Khaled praised the fit and ...
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More than 15 000 competitors and 120 different nationalities and beyond including participants from around the world took part in the recently held second edition of the Riyadh Marathon. Organized by the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports the Quality of Life program and Saudi Arabian Athletic Federation the Riyadh Marathon welcomed people of all ages and abilities to join the wave of physical activity sweeping the nation on February 11 2023. Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud President of the Saudi Sports for All Federation awarded the winners of the 2023 Riyadh Marathon in the presence of Prince Nawaf bin Mohammed bin Abdullah Vice President of the International Athletics Federation (IAAF) alongside Shaima Saleh Al-Husseini SFA Managing Director. Celebrating the success of sporty marathon participants at an exclusive awards ceremony Prince Khaled praised the fit and ...
Passengers in Saudi Arabia will benefit from reliable coverage and high-speed internet while on the Riyadh Metro thanks to CommScope s DAS (Distributed Antenna System) ERA technology deployed by ACES. When Advanced Communications and Electronic Systems (ACES) a leading international neutral host operator and digital infrastructure company won a contract as a Neutral Host provider for the Riyadh Metro they turned to CommScope to help with deploying an LTE mobile communication network for phase 1 of the major infrastructure project. Riyadh Metro is one of the most visible transportation projects in the region with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia government spending more than 22 billion on its construction. It will consist of six metro lines with the first one scheduled to be fully operational to the public later this year. DAS ERA techno...
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Passengers in Saudi Arabia will benefit from reliable coverage and high-speed internet while on the Riyadh Metro thanks to CommScope s DAS (Distributed Antenna System) ERA technology deployed by ACES. When Advanced Communications and Electronic Systems (ACES) a leading international neutral host operator and digital infrastructure company won a contract as a Neutral Host provider for the Riyadh Metro they turned to CommScope to help with deploying an LTE mobile communication network for phase 1 of the major infrastructure project. Riyadh Metro is one of the most visible transportation projects in the region with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia government spending more than 22 billion on its construction. It will consist of six metro lines with the first one scheduled to be fully operational to the public later this year. DAS ERA techno...
SAP a market leader in enterprise application software has announced the establishment of its global business network within Saudi Arabia at the recent LEAP technology event held in capital Riyadh. Unveiling its plan SAP said the move will enable Saudi public and private enterprises to trade buy and sell on the world s largest business digital network in 190 countries with millions of trading partners conducting transactions worth more than 5 trillion annually. As part of the SAP Business Network buyers suppliers logistic providers financial institutions and original equipment manufacturers will be connected on one trading platform. Bringing the SAP Business Network to be hosted in KSA will further position Riyadh to be a global digital and trade hub. Ahmed AlFaifi Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Mena re...
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SAP a market leader in enterprise application software has announced the establishment of its global business network within Saudi Arabia at the recent LEAP technology event held in capital Riyadh. Unveiling its plan SAP said the move will enable Saudi public and private enterprises to trade buy and sell on the world s largest business digital network in 190 countries with millions of trading partners conducting transactions worth more than 5 trillion annually. As part of the SAP Business Network buyers suppliers logistic providers financial institutions and original equipment manufacturers will be connected on one trading platform. Bringing the SAP Business Network to be hosted in KSA will further position Riyadh to be a global digital and trade hub. Ahmed AlFaifi Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Mena re...
Tech Mahindra a leading provider of digital transformation consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) Saudi Arabia to establish a Data & AI and a Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) in Riyadh. The CoE will combine academic and socio-economic goals to build national hi-tech talent capacity create high quality jobs promote digital innovation and upscale small & medium enterprises said Tech Mahindra. The MoU was signed between Ibrahem N Al-Nasser Deputy Minister for Technology of MCIT and Ram Ramachandran Head -Middle East & Africa Tech Mahindra in the presence CP Gurnani MD and CEO Tech Mahindra. The MoU signing was also attended by Saudi government officials and top management team of Tech Mahindra. Data &...
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Tech Mahindra a leading provider of digital transformation consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) Saudi Arabia to establish a Data & AI and a Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) in Riyadh. The CoE will combine academic and socio-economic goals to build national hi-tech talent capacity create high quality jobs promote digital innovation and upscale small & medium enterprises said Tech Mahindra. The MoU was signed between Ibrahem N Al-Nasser Deputy Minister for Technology of MCIT and Ram Ramachandran Head -Middle East & Africa Tech Mahindra in the presence CP Gurnani MD and CEO Tech Mahindra. The MoU signing was also attended by Saudi government officials and top management team of Tech Mahindra. Data &...
Deloitte is showcasing at Leap23 integrated technology solutions that address a range of market needs such as sustainability smart cities cyber security analytics human capital marketing and others. Taking part at Leap23 from February 6 to 9 as the official Innovation & Emerging Technology Partner of the global technology event the renowned professional services provider is debuting GreenLight Solution in the region at Leap23 an end-to-end sustainability solution providing a path to net-zero emissions. In addition the Deloitte Risk Advisory team are exhibiting DroneHacking and RobotHacking to demonstrate flaws in existing IoT security systems. Space Shuttle VR The Deloitte booth features the Space Shuttle VR the experience-based tool presenting ...
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Deloitte is showcasing at Leap23 integrated technology solutions that address a range of market needs such as sustainability smart cities cyber security analytics human capital marketing and others. Taking part at Leap23 from February 6 to 9 as the official Innovation & Emerging Technology Partner of the global technology event the renowned professional services provider is debuting GreenLight Solution in the region at Leap23 an end-to-end sustainability solution providing a path to net-zero emissions. In addition the Deloitte Risk Advisory team are exhibiting DroneHacking and RobotHacking to demonstrate flaws in existing IoT security systems. Space Shuttle VR The Deloitte booth features the Space Shuttle VR the experience-based tool presenting ...
Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh has inaugurated its first phase of the expansion and renovation with an investment of over SR255 million ( 60 million). Inaugurated by Ahmed Al-Khateeb Saudi Arabia s Minister of Tourism the renovation will enhance the quality and services the Four Seasons Hotel and ensure the property is keeping pace with the acceleration of growth in Saudi s tourism sector. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of officials and dignitaries. Led by HRH Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kingdom Holding Company Talal Ibrahim Al-Maiman CEO of the Kingdom Holding Company and Guenter Gebhard Regional Vice President and General Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. The opening ceremony was followed by a tour of the new pavilions modern architecture and offerings. The new design is a reflection of Saudi identity. The new architecture and design features beautiful S...
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Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh has inaugurated its first phase of the expansion and renovation with an investment of over SR255 million ( 60 million). Inaugurated by Ahmed Al-Khateeb Saudi Arabia s Minister of Tourism the renovation will enhance the quality and services the Four Seasons Hotel and ensure the property is keeping pace with the acceleration of growth in Saudi s tourism sector. The opening ceremony was attended by a number of officials and dignitaries. Led by HRH Prince Al-Waleed Bin Talal Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Kingdom Holding Company Talal Ibrahim Al-Maiman CEO of the Kingdom Holding Company and Guenter Gebhard Regional Vice President and General Manager of the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh. The opening ceremony was followed by a tour of the new pavilions modern architecture and offerings. The new design is a reflection of Saudi identity. The new architecture and design features beautiful S...
Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) a Saudi conglomerate with interests in key sectors such as hotel management real estate and equity has opened the first phase of Four Seasons Hotel in capital Riyadh following its expansion and renovation work. With the completion of the SR255 million ( 68 million) revamp the hotel will in the first phase take the guests and visitors on a journey to the depth of authentic culture combined with the luxury and elegance which Four Seasons has been known for since its opening in 2003. Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb inaugurated the first phase of the Four Seasons Hotel and then toured the new pavilions modern architecture and offerings. Commending the new design Al Khateeb said it was a reflection of the Saudi identity. The renovation will enhance the quality and services of the Four Seasons Hotel and al...
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Kingdom Holding Company (KHC) a Saudi conglomerate with interests in key sectors such as hotel management real estate and equity has opened the first phase of Four Seasons Hotel in capital Riyadh following its expansion and renovation work. With the completion of the SR255 million ( 68 million) revamp the hotel will in the first phase take the guests and visitors on a journey to the depth of authentic culture combined with the luxury and elegance which Four Seasons has been known for since its opening in 2003. Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb inaugurated the first phase of the Four Seasons Hotel and then toured the new pavilions modern architecture and offerings. Commending the new design Al Khateeb said it was a reflection of the Saudi identity. The renovation will enhance the quality and services of the Four Seasons Hotel and al...
Leading architecture and design profesionals institutional leaders as well as local industry leaders and luminaries from across disciplines took part in the Saudi Design Festival (SDF 2023) held recently in capital Riyadh. Initiated and organised by &bouqu a creative and cultural consultancy firm of Oasis Company in partnership with Quby the SDF returned to Riyadh last month for its second edition marking the expansion of the festival s offerings unveiling a brand-new vision and format that celebrates design in its multiple forms locally and globally. The gala event which was aimed at positioning Riyadh as a design capital introduced a citywide format with three major Design Destinations - Oud Square Gallery Design and The Boulevard Riyadh; alongside activations in over 30 locations across the Saudi capital. The SDF Launch Weekend and Design Forum featured tal...
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Leading architecture and design profesionals institutional leaders as well as local industry leaders and luminaries from across disciplines took part in the Saudi Design Festival (SDF 2023) held recently in capital Riyadh. Initiated and organised by &bouqu a creative and cultural consultancy firm of Oasis Company in partnership with Quby the SDF returned to Riyadh last month for its second edition marking the expansion of the festival s offerings unveiling a brand-new vision and format that celebrates design in its multiple forms locally and globally. The gala event which was aimed at positioning Riyadh as a design capital introduced a citywide format with three major Design Destinations - Oud Square Gallery Design and The Boulevard Riyadh; alongside activations in over 30 locations across the Saudi capital. The SDF Launch Weekend and Design Forum featured tal...
Saudi-based Dur Hospitality Company said it has signed an agreement with Smart Zone Real Estate Company a wholly-owned unit of Saudi Telecom Company (stc) to set up a hotel project within the stc Square development in capital Riyadh. A non-binding MoU has been inked with the Smart Real Estate Company for the hotel project within the stc Square which is being developed by Aqalat Company another subsidiary of stc said Dur Hospitality Company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Dur said the non-binding MoU with the Smart Zone Real Estate has been extended for a period of three months ending on April 18 with the same terms and conditions in accordance with the agreement signed between the two parties. The three-month period extension is for completing the required studies which includes determining the development cost and operational components of the project.- Tra...
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Saudi-based Dur Hospitality Company said it has signed an agreement with Smart Zone Real Estate Company a wholly-owned unit of Saudi Telecom Company (stc) to set up a hotel project within the stc Square development in capital Riyadh. A non-binding MoU has been inked with the Smart Real Estate Company for the hotel project within the stc Square which is being developed by Aqalat Company another subsidiary of stc said Dur Hospitality Company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Dur said the non-binding MoU with the Smart Zone Real Estate has been extended for a period of three months ending on April 18 with the same terms and conditions in accordance with the agreement signed between the two parties. The three-month period extension is for completing the required studies which includes determining the development cost and operational components of the project.- Tra...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has partnered with Misk Skills to welcome 20 interns and aspiring managers for practical training and skill development toward rewarding careers in hospitality. The hotel is acting as a conduit for furthering the non-profit Misk Foundation s mission of encouraging learning and cultivating leadership in Saudi Arabian youth to ensure a bright future for the Kingdom. Misk Foundation has many offerings for young Saudis on their way up including leadership development career development and entrepreneurship. As a leader of luxury hospitality in Saudi Arabia Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh offers a superb setting for interns and managers-in-training arriving through the Misk Skills Traineeships Program to embrace Four Seasons art of anticipatory service by catering to guests who have travelled the world and experienced diverse cultures along the way. The hotel is offering re...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre has partnered with Misk Skills to welcome 20 interns and aspiring managers for practical training and skill development toward rewarding careers in hospitality. The hotel is acting as a conduit for furthering the non-profit Misk Foundation s mission of encouraging learning and cultivating leadership in Saudi Arabian youth to ensure a bright future for the Kingdom. Misk Foundation has many offerings for young Saudis on their way up including leadership development career development and entrepreneurship. As a leader of luxury hospitality in Saudi Arabia Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh offers a superb setting for interns and managers-in-training arriving through the Misk Skills Traineeships Program to embrace Four Seasons art of anticipatory service by catering to guests who have travelled the world and experienced diverse cultures along the way. The hotel is offering re...
The second edition of the Real Estate Future Forum kicked off today (January 23) in Saudi capital Riyadh featuring more than 150 speakers from both the kingdom and abroad as well as 60 participating pavilions. It was inaugurated by Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majed bin Abdullah Al Hogail in the presence of Prince Dr Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Governor of Al Qassim Region Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr bin Saud Al Ahsa Governor and several ministers and senior officials reported SPA. The Forum is being held in conjunction with the launch of the real estate brokerage bylaw which is one of the most important enablers for the development and governance of the real estate sector digitizing its operations and serving beneficiaries so that the real estate sector in the kingdom can be vital and attractive and be able to stimulate investment for enjoying reliability a...
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The second edition of the Real Estate Future Forum kicked off today (January 23) in Saudi capital Riyadh featuring more than 150 speakers from both the kingdom and abroad as well as 60 participating pavilions. It was inaugurated by Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majed bin Abdullah Al Hogail in the presence of Prince Dr Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Governor of Al Qassim Region Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr bin Saud Al Ahsa Governor and several ministers and senior officials reported SPA. The Forum is being held in conjunction with the launch of the real estate brokerage bylaw which is one of the most important enablers for the development and governance of the real estate sector digitizing its operations and serving beneficiaries so that the real estate sector in the kingdom can be vital and attractive and be able to stimulate investment for enjoying reliability a...
Ajdan a leading Saudi developer has announced its collaboration with Roshn a PIF backed giga-project developer to sub-develop over 270 villas within Roshn s mixed-used community Sedra in North East Riyadh. Ajdan has signed an agreement to develop and market a total of 80 754 sq m plot of land within Sedra s prime locations which will allow it to design build and sell modern contemporary premium villas to high quality standards. Sedra one of Riyadh s most highly anticipated developments will be home to over 2 100 residential units public parks playgrounds entertainment areas retail community centres schools a sports hub mosques health clinics and an abundance of restaurants and cafes once completed. Located north east of Riyadh within close proximity to the main roads and south of King Khalid International Airport Sedra s strategic location will make it a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. ...
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Ajdan a leading Saudi developer has announced its collaboration with Roshn a PIF backed giga-project developer to sub-develop over 270 villas within Roshn s mixed-used community Sedra in North East Riyadh. Ajdan has signed an agreement to develop and market a total of 80 754 sq m plot of land within Sedra s prime locations which will allow it to design build and sell modern contemporary premium villas to high quality standards. Sedra one of Riyadh s most highly anticipated developments will be home to over 2 100 residential units public parks playgrounds entertainment areas retail community centres schools a sports hub mosques health clinics and an abundance of restaurants and cafes once completed. Located north east of Riyadh within close proximity to the main roads and south of King Khalid International Airport Sedra s strategic location will make it a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. ...
Al Masaood Bergum a part of Al Masaood Group and one of the UAE s leading modular building system providers focused on two innovative construction solutions - Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Hybrid Modular Building Systems (HMS) at the Construction Technology Festival (CTF) which concluded in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on Thursday (December 15). Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is an engineered solid wood panel that is prefabricated and produced from a highly sustainable carbon-sequestering substance. In addition to offering strong structural capabilities thermal and acoustic qualities and other advantages it also speeds up construction by 40 per cent and makes better use of labour by 30 per cent and decreases waste the company said. Meanwhile Hybrid Modular Building Solution (HMS) is a rapidly growing cold- formed material used by Al Masaood Bergum to make the construction process easier and pro...
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Al Masaood Bergum a part of Al Masaood Group and one of the UAE s leading modular building system providers focused on two innovative construction solutions - Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Hybrid Modular Building Systems (HMS) at the Construction Technology Festival (CTF) which concluded in Riyadh Saudi Arabia on Thursday (December 15). Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is an engineered solid wood panel that is prefabricated and produced from a highly sustainable carbon-sequestering substance. In addition to offering strong structural capabilities thermal and acoustic qualities and other advantages it also speeds up construction by 40 per cent and makes better use of labour by 30 per cent and decreases waste the company said. Meanwhile Hybrid Modular Building Solution (HMS) is a rapidly growing cold- formed material used by Al Masaood Bergum to make the construction process easier and pro...
Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer powered by Public Investment Fund (PIF) has expanded its footprint in the capital by acquiring Riyadh Front s shopping and business areas located adjacent to its flagship development Sedra. The purchase of existing commercial and retail space from Riyadh Front Company is a first for Roshn and the latest step in its journey to becoming the region s biggest multi-asset class real estate developer. As a national developer with a long-term vision we see a unique opportunity to integrate the world class commercial and retail real estate of Riyadh Front with our groundbreaking Sedra community providing residents with improved access to amenities exclusive promotions rewards programmes and e-commerce options. The potential synergies are immense said its Group CEO David Grover. To ensure best-in...
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Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer powered by Public Investment Fund (PIF) has expanded its footprint in the capital by acquiring Riyadh Front s shopping and business areas located adjacent to its flagship development Sedra. The purchase of existing commercial and retail space from Riyadh Front Company is a first for Roshn and the latest step in its journey to becoming the region s biggest multi-asset class real estate developer. As a national developer with a long-term vision we see a unique opportunity to integrate the world class commercial and retail real estate of Riyadh Front with our groundbreaking Sedra community providing residents with improved access to amenities exclusive promotions rewards programmes and e-commerce options. The potential synergies are immense said its Group CEO David Grover. To ensure best-in...
Saudi-based Rafal Real Estate Development has announced that its joint venture with Citic Construction a subsidiary of China s state-owned conglomerate Citic group has reached an agreement with National Housing Company for the construction of an industrial complex in Riyadh. The complex offers fully integrated supply chains - ranging from advanced green pre-cast to modular housing solutions in addition to related industries spanning electro-mechanical installation and other finishing materials - that are essential for the construction of scalable social housing projects within the shortest time schedule. As per the deal Saudi National Housing Company will extend its support to the JV by providing a strategic location for the facilities serving the newly-planned masterplans in the North-East of Riyadh. It will also provide a land block bank serving 20 000 homes for th...
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Saudi-based Rafal Real Estate Development has announced that its joint venture with Citic Construction a subsidiary of China s state-owned conglomerate Citic group has reached an agreement with National Housing Company for the construction of an industrial complex in Riyadh. The complex offers fully integrated supply chains - ranging from advanced green pre-cast to modular housing solutions in addition to related industries spanning electro-mechanical installation and other finishing materials - that are essential for the construction of scalable social housing projects within the shortest time schedule. As per the deal Saudi National Housing Company will extend its support to the JV by providing a strategic location for the facilities serving the newly-planned masterplans in the North-East of Riyadh. It will also provide a land block bank serving 20 000 homes for th...
Saudi Arabia s sovereign wealth fund PIF plans to build a 2-km-high megatall tower as part of an 18-sq-km masterplanned development to the north of Riyadh said a report by Meed . The key players involved in the project include US-based designer firms Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM) Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and Gensler; 10Design which is part of France s Egis; and Dubai-based Killa Design stated the report. The project is expected to come up on an area west of the existing King Khalid International Airport for which audit group EY had already conducted the feasibility study. The proposed tower will be more than double the height of the world s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Dubai which stands 828 m tall the report added. ...
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Saudi Arabia s sovereign wealth fund PIF plans to build a 2-km-high megatall tower as part of an 18-sq-km masterplanned development to the north of Riyadh said a report by Meed . The key players involved in the project include US-based designer firms Skidmore Owings & Merrill (SOM) Adrian Smith & Gordon Gill Architecture Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and Gensler; 10Design which is part of France s Egis; and Dubai-based Killa Design stated the report. The project is expected to come up on an area west of the existing King Khalid International Airport for which audit group EY had already conducted the feasibility study. The proposed tower will be more than double the height of the world s tallest building Burj Khalifa in Dubai which stands 828 m tall the report added. ...
LEAP 2023 Saudi Arabia s global tech event will gather many of the world s most innovative technology professionals when it opens in Riyadh on February 6 2023 to run until February 9 at Riyadh Front Expo Centre. LEAP is focused on bringing together the world s greatest minds; from leading tech corporations to inspiring pioneers from the next generation of start-ups and venture capitalists to make it all happen. It is a great platform for business and collaboration that will bring business innovative ideas remarkable innovations and emerging developments in technology all under one roof. This will be the second edition of the technology conference which has been launched with the theme of Into New Worlds . are expected to attend The first edition of the conference was held in February 2022 attracted more than 100 000 visitors and was a resounding success. The expo will provide an edge for tech innovators a...
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LEAP 2023 Saudi Arabia s global tech event will gather many of the world s most innovative technology professionals when it opens in Riyadh on February 6 2023 to run until February 9 at Riyadh Front Expo Centre. LEAP is focused on bringing together the world s greatest minds; from leading tech corporations to inspiring pioneers from the next generation of start-ups and venture capitalists to make it all happen. It is a great platform for business and collaboration that will bring business innovative ideas remarkable innovations and emerging developments in technology all under one roof. This will be the second edition of the technology conference which has been launched with the theme of Into New Worlds . are expected to attend The first edition of the conference was held in February 2022 attracted more than 100 000 visitors and was a resounding success. The expo will provide an edge for tech innovators a...
The inaugural Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Youth Forum will aim to prepare over 250 of the next generation of young leaders from across the Arabian Gulf to meet the new demands of the future. The forum from December 5 to 6 2022 as part of the 16th Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh will provide youth with a holistic networking experience the knowledge and skills they need to step up to the challenge and shape a more sustainable future for the region. The forum is being organised under the theme For The Youth. By The Youth. and will serve as a platform to connect university students and young working professionals from across the GCC with an array of hugely successful chemical business leaders and accomplished trailblazers from the region who are breaking barriers and advancing female diversity in the region today. span style= font-size:16px;...
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The inaugural Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Youth Forum will aim to prepare over 250 of the next generation of young leaders from across the Arabian Gulf to meet the new demands of the future. The forum from December 5 to 6 2022 as part of the 16th Annual GPCA Forum in Riyadh will provide youth with a holistic networking experience the knowledge and skills they need to step up to the challenge and shape a more sustainable future for the region. The forum is being organised under the theme For The Youth. By The Youth. and will serve as a platform to connect university students and young working professionals from across the GCC with an array of hugely successful chemical business leaders and accomplished trailblazers from the region who are breaking barriers and advancing female diversity in the region today. span style= font-size:16px;...
The leaders of the global travel and tourism industry left Saudi capital Riyadh after attending the biggest-ever World Travel & Tourism Council Summit (WTTC) last night with a renewed sense of optimism shared future goals and a stronger commitment to collaborative cross-border strategies that will drive a successful future for the sector. The three-day event attracted decision makers from every corner of the world as host nation Saudi Arabia hosted 55 government ministers 250 travel and tourism CEOs and 60 ambassadors who were among nearly 3000 delegates from 140 countries according to the organisers. It was the largest gathering of tourism leaders and professionals that the Summit has ever hosted. The Riyadh Summit had twice the number of delegates as the last major pre-Covid summit in Seville and nearly three times as many countries represented with 140 compared to o...
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The leaders of the global travel and tourism industry left Saudi capital Riyadh after attending the biggest-ever World Travel & Tourism Council Summit (WTTC) last night with a renewed sense of optimism shared future goals and a stronger commitment to collaborative cross-border strategies that will drive a successful future for the sector. The three-day event attracted decision makers from every corner of the world as host nation Saudi Arabia hosted 55 government ministers 250 travel and tourism CEOs and 60 ambassadors who were among nearly 3000 delegates from 140 countries according to the organisers. It was the largest gathering of tourism leaders and professionals that the Summit has ever hosted. The Riyadh Summit had twice the number of delegates as the last major pre-Covid summit in Seville and nearly three times as many countries represented with 140 compared to o...
The World Travel & Tourism Council s (WTTC) 22nd Global Summit opened yesterday (November 28) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia in what is set to be the largest event in its history with an estimated 3 000 people expected to attend.. Addressing media from around the world Julia Simpson WTTC President & CEO announced that the event taking place this week is set to break all records with more international business leaders and foreign government delegations attending than ever before. Simpson also revealed over the next five years WTTC Members are set to invest more than 10.5 billion dollars in the Kingdom. Speakers taking to the stage include former UK Prime Minister Theresa May the UK s second woman Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and the first to hold two of the Great Offices of State. Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon will also address delegates. During his tenure he champion...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council s (WTTC) 22nd Global Summit opened yesterday (November 28) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia in what is set to be the largest event in its history with an estimated 3 000 people expected to attend.. Addressing media from around the world Julia Simpson WTTC President & CEO announced that the event taking place this week is set to break all records with more international business leaders and foreign government delegations attending than ever before. Simpson also revealed over the next five years WTTC Members are set to invest more than 10.5 billion dollars in the Kingdom. Speakers taking to the stage include former UK Prime Minister Theresa May the UK s second woman Prime Minister after Margaret Thatcher and the first to hold two of the Great Offices of State. Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon will also address delegates. During his tenure he champion...
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) Chairman of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) has unveiled the masterplan for King Salman International Airport a mega development featuring a host of major facilities. It is expected to be one of the world s largest airports covering an area of 57 sq km that boasts six parallel runways and includes the existing terminals named after King Khalid. It will also include 12 sq km of airport support facilities residential and recreational facilities retail outlets and other logistics real estate. Once operational the airport aims to accommodate up to 120 million travellers by 2030 and 185 million travellers with the capacity to process 3.5 million tons of cargo by 2050. ...
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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) Chairman of the Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF (Public Investment Fund) has unveiled the masterplan for King Salman International Airport a mega development featuring a host of major facilities. It is expected to be one of the world s largest airports covering an area of 57 sq km that boasts six parallel runways and includes the existing terminals named after King Khalid. It will also include 12 sq km of airport support facilities residential and recreational facilities retail outlets and other logistics real estate. Once operational the airport aims to accommodate up to 120 million travellers by 2030 and 185 million travellers with the capacity to process 3.5 million tons of cargo by 2050. ...
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy business and government who will take the stage for its Global Summit in Saudi Arabia from November 28 to December 1. Women dominate tourism employment worldwide and the presence of such inspirational leaders in Riyadh will stimulate debate on the need for them to play a greater role in decision making and leadership in the travel and tourism sector. The tourism industry employs 54 per cent of women in the sector but only one in 5 of Tourism Ministers worldwide are women and they are under-represented in senior roles in many hospitality and travel companies. Among the many women leaders present at the Summit are Former British Prime Minister Theresa May. Patricia Espinosa former executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Desiree Bollier Chairwoman & Chief Merchant...
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The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy business and government who will take the stage for its Global Summit in Saudi Arabia from November 28 to December 1. Women dominate tourism employment worldwide and the presence of such inspirational leaders in Riyadh will stimulate debate on the need for them to play a greater role in decision making and leadership in the travel and tourism sector. The tourism industry employs 54 per cent of women in the sector but only one in 5 of Tourism Ministers worldwide are women and they are under-represented in senior roles in many hospitality and travel companies. Among the many women leaders present at the Summit are Former British Prime Minister Theresa May. Patricia Espinosa former executive secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Desiree Bollier Chairwoman & Chief Merchant...
Abu Dhabi has signalled the rise of Middle Eastern city brands leaping from a 2020 One to Watch to a Top 20 Challenger as Dubai remains strong in the Top 10. Riyadh and Jeddah have debuted with promising city brand assets. Saffron Brand Consultants has launched the City Tourism Brand Barometer 2022 a proprietary biannual study that measures which cities from around the world have the strongest brands to attract international tourism. After the Business edition in 2021 the 2022 City Brand Barometer analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape and 104 of the most relevant cities to the global tourism industry. To define the strength of each city s tourism brand Saffron assessed their buzz or the perception of each city and combined it with their assets such as weather cost number of attractions overall infrastructure and development. Breakout lists h...
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Abu Dhabi has signalled the rise of Middle Eastern city brands leaping from a 2020 One to Watch to a Top 20 Challenger as Dubai remains strong in the Top 10. Riyadh and Jeddah have debuted with promising city brand assets. Saffron Brand Consultants has launched the City Tourism Brand Barometer 2022 a proprietary biannual study that measures which cities from around the world have the strongest brands to attract international tourism. After the Business edition in 2021 the 2022 City Brand Barometer analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape and 104 of the most relevant cities to the global tourism industry. To define the strength of each city s tourism brand Saffron assessed their buzz or the perception of each city and combined it with their assets such as weather cost number of attractions overall infrastructure and development. Breakout lists h...
Saffron the global brand consultants behind Meta YouTube and city brands such as Vienna and London has announced that Saudi cities Riyadh and Jeddah have featured as first time entrants in its first tourism City Brand Barometer which analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape. After the Business edition in 2021 the 2022 City Brand Barometer a proprietary biannual study that measures which cities from around the world have the strongest brands to attract international tourism. It analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape and 104 of the most relevant cities to the global tourism industry. In this latest report Tokyo (#1) surpasses London (#2) and Paris (#3) for the first time to be ranked the strongest global tourism brand. Likewise buzz-strong Abu Dhabi (#13) has solidified its assets score t...
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Saffron the global brand consultants behind Meta YouTube and city brands such as Vienna and London has announced that Saudi cities Riyadh and Jeddah have featured as first time entrants in its first tourism City Brand Barometer which analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape. After the Business edition in 2021 the 2022 City Brand Barometer a proprietary biannual study that measures which cities from around the world have the strongest brands to attract international tourism. It analyses the highly competitive post-pandemic landscape and 104 of the most relevant cities to the global tourism industry. In this latest report Tokyo (#1) surpasses London (#2) and Paris (#3) for the first time to be ranked the strongest global tourism brand. Likewise buzz-strong Abu Dhabi (#13) has solidified its assets score t...
Global travel experts from the public and private sector are heading to Riyadh for the 22nd World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) global summit being held in the Saudi capital where they will discuss how travel and tourism can help deliver positive solutions for community and sustainable economic development and job creation. The event which kicks off in Riyadh on November 28 will see experts take part in a number of key sessions that will chart out the collaborative strategic road to travel and ensure the sector brings the summit theme Travel for a Better Future to reality. Speakers and delegates are among the Who s Who of the global travel and tourism industry including CEO of the world s largest hotel group Anthony Capuano of Marriott International alongside Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta Hyatt Hotels Corporation President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian IHG CEO Keith Ba...
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Global travel experts from the public and private sector are heading to Riyadh for the 22nd World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) global summit being held in the Saudi capital where they will discuss how travel and tourism can help deliver positive solutions for community and sustainable economic development and job creation. The event which kicks off in Riyadh on November 28 will see experts take part in a number of key sessions that will chart out the collaborative strategic road to travel and ensure the sector brings the summit theme Travel for a Better Future to reality. Speakers and delegates are among the Who s Who of the global travel and tourism industry including CEO of the world s largest hotel group Anthony Capuano of Marriott International alongside Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta Hyatt Hotels Corporation President and CEO Mark Hoplamazian IHG CEO Keith Ba...
Saudi-based Al Baha Investment and Development Company said its key subsidiary Elegant Centers has bought a 25 058 sq m industrial plot in Riyadh from Saudi Modern Factory Company for SR24 million ( 6.4 million). The plot already has a 4 500-sq-m administrative building consisting of three floors and a warehouse built on a 16 000 sq m area said Al Baha Investment and Development Company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Through this plot purchase the Saudi firm aims to diversify its investments and boost the group s real estate portfolio it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi-based Al Baha Investment and Development Company said its key subsidiary Elegant Centers has bought a 25 058 sq m industrial plot in Riyadh from Saudi Modern Factory Company for SR24 million ( 6.4 million). The plot already has a 4 500-sq-m administrative building consisting of three floors and a warehouse built on a 16 000 sq m area said Al Baha Investment and Development Company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Through this plot purchase the Saudi firm aims to diversify its investments and boost the group s real estate portfolio it added.- TradeArabia News Service ...
Riyadh s hotel industry showed improved performance in October from the month prior according to preliminary data from STR a provider of premium data benchmarking analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. The occupancy rate reached 72.3% marking a 4% decline from October 2019 according to the report. Average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached SR771.24 ( 205.37) and SR557.28 ( 148.4) respectively with both surpassing the pre-pandemic comparable. Occupancy and ADR were the highest for any month since March 2022 while RevPAR was the highest since May 2011. TradeArabia News Service ...
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Riyadh s hotel industry showed improved performance in October from the month prior according to preliminary data from STR a provider of premium data benchmarking analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. The occupancy rate reached 72.3% marking a 4% decline from October 2019 according to the report. Average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached SR771.24 ( 205.37) and SR557.28 ( 148.4) respectively with both surpassing the pre-pandemic comparable. Occupancy and ADR were the highest for any month since March 2022 while RevPAR was the highest since May 2011. TradeArabia News Service ...
Sabre Corporation a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry recently hosted an interactive event for key travel players in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The event brought together key decision-makers from travel companies online agencies and corporations to discuss the evolving industry landscape in the kingdom and the region the need for digital transformation and Sabre s latest technology solutions. Saudi Arabia is a particularly exciting country to be in right now said Abdul-Razzaq Iyer vice president Sabre Travel Network Middle East. It has a bright vision to build a progressive global tourism brand and our customers need the right technology to help them leverage this unique opportunity for growth. In parallel the industry has become more complex post-pandemic so simplifying the travel journey will be particularly important. We will continue to deliver...
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Sabre Corporation a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry recently hosted an interactive event for key travel players in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The event brought together key decision-makers from travel companies online agencies and corporations to discuss the evolving industry landscape in the kingdom and the region the need for digital transformation and Sabre s latest technology solutions. Saudi Arabia is a particularly exciting country to be in right now said Abdul-Razzaq Iyer vice president Sabre Travel Network Middle East. It has a bright vision to build a progressive global tourism brand and our customers need the right technology to help them leverage this unique opportunity for growth. In parallel the industry has become more complex post-pandemic so simplifying the travel journey will be particularly important. We will continue to deliver...
AmiViz the Middle East region s first enterprise B2B marketplace showcase cybersecurity solutions during the three days of Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from November 15. AmiViz will also highlight the tangible business value proposition that the AmiViz platform offers to channel partners and vendors so that they can deliver more with less investment. This unique proposition is possible as the company has already invested heavily in building many business tools that partners can use to accelerate their growth strategy by simply collaborating with AmiViz. Some of the key tools are the CEC Lab white labelling opportunity credit support online ordering pre-sales inside sales and marketing support to help qualify leads to build a healthy pipeline. Wide portfolio Ilyas Mohamed COO for AmiViz said: Black Hat is one of the premier cybersecurity ev...
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AmiViz the Middle East region s first enterprise B2B marketplace showcase cybersecurity solutions during the three days of Black Hat MEA in Riyadh from November 15. AmiViz will also highlight the tangible business value proposition that the AmiViz platform offers to channel partners and vendors so that they can deliver more with less investment. This unique proposition is possible as the company has already invested heavily in building many business tools that partners can use to accelerate their growth strategy by simply collaborating with AmiViz. Some of the key tools are the CEC Lab white labelling opportunity credit support online ordering pre-sales inside sales and marketing support to help qualify leads to build a healthy pipeline. Wide portfolio Ilyas Mohamed COO for AmiViz said: Black Hat is one of the premier cybersecurity ev...
Saudi Response Plus Medical (Saudi RPM) part of Response Plus Holding and a leading provider of on-site healthcare has inaugurated its specialized ambulance centre and medical training centre in Riyadh. Saudi RPM is a specialist in healthcare management prehospital care medivac medical care in events and medical emergency transfers from remote sites in KSA. Saudi RPM plans to invest in 50 more ambulances in the local health care sector during 2023. The company s expansion plans in KSA also comprises various strategic projects including the inauguration of the its specialty medical centre with emergency medical services and 24-hour Operational Command Centre (OCC) as well as occupational healthcare services in Dammam before the end of this year. Major Tom Louis CEO of Response Plus Holding said: Vision 2030 of the visionary leadership of KSA has placed the Kingdom on the path of accelerated growth pushing...
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Saudi Response Plus Medical (Saudi RPM) part of Response Plus Holding and a leading provider of on-site healthcare has inaugurated its specialized ambulance centre and medical training centre in Riyadh. Saudi RPM is a specialist in healthcare management prehospital care medivac medical care in events and medical emergency transfers from remote sites in KSA. Saudi RPM plans to invest in 50 more ambulances in the local health care sector during 2023. The company s expansion plans in KSA also comprises various strategic projects including the inauguration of the its specialty medical centre with emergency medical services and 24-hour Operational Command Centre (OCC) as well as occupational healthcare services in Dammam before the end of this year. Major Tom Louis CEO of Response Plus Holding said: Vision 2030 of the visionary leadership of KSA has placed the Kingdom on the path of accelerated growth pushing...
Riyadh Cables Group a regional pioneer in the wire and cable industry has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and list ordinary shares equivalent to a 22% stake on the Saudi stock exchange (Tadawul). The largest cable manufacturer in the Middle East and North Africa Riyadh Cables Group operates 15 manufacturing facilities spread over 1 500 000 sq m area. Its production infrastructure is integrated across the value chain including six factories to manufacture raw materials used in the cables industry to support the nine cable factories in Saudi Arabia UAE and Iraq. This makes it self-reliant while also improving RCGC s manufacturing efficiency by being able to control the cost and quality of its manufacturing ingredients. Unveiling the IPO plans Riyadh Cables Group said it had obtained...
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Riyadh Cables Group a regional pioneer in the wire and cable industry has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) and list ordinary shares equivalent to a 22% stake on the Saudi stock exchange (Tadawul). The largest cable manufacturer in the Middle East and North Africa Riyadh Cables Group operates 15 manufacturing facilities spread over 1 500 000 sq m area. Its production infrastructure is integrated across the value chain including six factories to manufacture raw materials used in the cables industry to support the nine cable factories in Saudi Arabia UAE and Iraq. This makes it self-reliant while also improving RCGC s manufacturing efficiency by being able to control the cost and quality of its manufacturing ingredients. Unveiling the IPO plans Riyadh Cables Group said it had obtained...
Leading Saudi developer Dar Al Arkan has completed the kingdom s first 3D construction printed (3DCP) two-storey villa which stands 9.9-m tall within the Shams Al Riyadh residential development. The villa has been constructed using locally-made materials including cement sand rocks and stones with varying degrees of concentration to ensure the structure is up to four times stronger than traditional construction. Buoyed by its success Dar Al Arkan is currently building the second villa which will typically take a month to complete. Already the first floor stands fully competed and that too in just eight days it stated. Using 3CDP technology is the first of its kind achievement in the region since it accelerates the speed of construction while enhancing safety and reducing wastage and errors. The villa wa...
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Leading Saudi developer Dar Al Arkan has completed the kingdom s first 3D construction printed (3DCP) two-storey villa which stands 9.9-m tall within the Shams Al Riyadh residential development. The villa has been constructed using locally-made materials including cement sand rocks and stones with varying degrees of concentration to ensure the structure is up to four times stronger than traditional construction. Buoyed by its success Dar Al Arkan is currently building the second villa which will typically take a month to complete. Already the first floor stands fully competed and that too in just eight days it stated. Using 3CDP technology is the first of its kind achievement in the region since it accelerates the speed of construction while enhancing safety and reducing wastage and errors. The villa wa...
Riyadh Season 2022 an annual entertainment and sports festival has recorded one million visitors in the first week of its launch said Turki Al Al-Sheikh Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The season in its 3rd edition which was launched last Friday (October 21) under the theme Beyond Imagination features dazzling shows and performances and a variety of exciting entertainment options reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The recreational zones of the season include a variety of recreational activities in the field of games restaurants and cafes in addition to parties plays and a number of international exhibitions in various fields of entertainment. ...
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Riyadh Season 2022 an annual entertainment and sports festival has recorded one million visitors in the first week of its launch said Turki Al Al-Sheikh Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA). The season in its 3rd edition which was launched last Friday (October 21) under the theme Beyond Imagination features dazzling shows and performances and a variety of exciting entertainment options reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The recreational zones of the season include a variety of recreational activities in the field of games restaurants and cafes in addition to parties plays and a number of international exhibitions in various fields of entertainment. ...
Alstom a global leader in green and smart mobility has announced the opening of its new regional office in Saudi capital Riyadh. It will serve as a hub for the development of Alstom s operations across the Gulf and the wider region providing marketing tax and finance services to the region in addition to railway maintenance services supplier quality development and monitoring. Within this new regional office Alstom will bring its condition-based and predictive maintenance solution HealthHub to Riyadh to support the railway infrastructure innovations in Saudi Arabia. The kingdom s HealthHub digital centre will start monitoring a fleet of 748 cars in real-time for Riyadh Metro Jeddah Airport People Mover and Haramain High-Speed Train. According to Alstom The centre will be operated by a team of rail mobility engineer...
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Alstom a global leader in green and smart mobility has announced the opening of its new regional office in Saudi capital Riyadh. It will serve as a hub for the development of Alstom s operations across the Gulf and the wider region providing marketing tax and finance services to the region in addition to railway maintenance services supplier quality development and monitoring. Within this new regional office Alstom will bring its condition-based and predictive maintenance solution HealthHub to Riyadh to support the railway infrastructure innovations in Saudi Arabia. The kingdom s HealthHub digital centre will start monitoring a fleet of 748 cars in real-time for Riyadh Metro Jeddah Airport People Mover and Haramain High-Speed Train. According to Alstom The centre will be operated by a team of rail mobility engineer...
Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will take place in Riyadh in 2023 bringing together the region s industry leaders for discussions deals and insight on the continued growth of the Kingdom s hospitality and tourism sectors. This will be the sixth industry conference organised by The Bench for the Saudi market. Host sponsors are Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Khozama Investment. The 2023 edition of FHS Saudi Arabia will take place at the luxurious Prince Sultan Grand Hall from February 28 to March 2. Al Faisaliah Hotel is currently undergoing a guestroom and public area refurbishment which is scheduled for completion by year-end 2023. The event will once again unite the investment communities of the Saudi Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) and the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) and will bring together government leaders hotel and F&B investors developers and operators to address the Ki...
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Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia will take place in Riyadh in 2023 bringing together the region s industry leaders for discussions deals and insight on the continued growth of the Kingdom s hospitality and tourism sectors. This will be the sixth industry conference organised by The Bench for the Saudi market. Host sponsors are Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Khozama Investment. The 2023 edition of FHS Saudi Arabia will take place at the luxurious Prince Sultan Grand Hall from February 28 to March 2. Al Faisaliah Hotel is currently undergoing a guestroom and public area refurbishment which is scheduled for completion by year-end 2023. The event will once again unite the investment communities of the Saudi Arabian Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) and the Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) and will bring together government leaders hotel and F&B investors developers and operators to address the Ki...
Arcapita Group Holdings (Arcapita) the global alternative investment firm will target a series of strategic investments in Saudi Arabia. For this it has formed Arcapita Capital Company a new subsidiary licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia with offices in Riyadh. The formation of Arcapita Capital Company will enable the firm to participate in private equity and real estate investments in the Saudi market. Arcapita intends to leverage growth opportunities driven by the National Industrial Development and Logistics Programme and the kingdom s National Investment Strategy which aims to deploy 3.3 trillion in investments across the economy by 2030. Untapped opportunities As the largest economy in the Mena region Saudi Arabia s socio-economic transformation under Vision ...
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Arcapita Group Holdings (Arcapita) the global alternative investment firm will target a series of strategic investments in Saudi Arabia. For this it has formed Arcapita Capital Company a new subsidiary licensed by the Capital Market Authority of Saudi Arabia with offices in Riyadh. The formation of Arcapita Capital Company will enable the firm to participate in private equity and real estate investments in the Saudi market. Arcapita intends to leverage growth opportunities driven by the National Industrial Development and Logistics Programme and the kingdom s National Investment Strategy which aims to deploy 3.3 trillion in investments across the economy by 2030. Untapped opportunities As the largest economy in the Mena region Saudi Arabia s socio-economic transformation under Vision ...
Women in Leadership Deliver (WILD) is a platform for all women to come together create connections collaborate and conquer. The female network platform set to kick-off on November 1st at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Trailblazing gender equality in the region the event is open to the community and created primarily for women in real estate construction interiors architecture and engineering industries. The agenda will include key topics from an incredible line-up of women which will cover topics such as becoming a wild woman knowing when to quit personal dimensions vulnerability and others. Key spokespersons include the Founder of Wild - Emma Burdett Senior Associate Finance Lead PWC - Diana Zeineddine Associate Director ROSHN - Rawan Yassin Principal Consultant Sustainability - Jacob Mala Alahmadi and Senior Interior Design Manager JLL - Nura El Ghaib. WILD is a movement geare...
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Women in Leadership Deliver (WILD) is a platform for all women to come together create connections collaborate and conquer. The female network platform set to kick-off on November 1st at Hyatt Regency Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Trailblazing gender equality in the region the event is open to the community and created primarily for women in real estate construction interiors architecture and engineering industries. The agenda will include key topics from an incredible line-up of women which will cover topics such as becoming a wild woman knowing when to quit personal dimensions vulnerability and others. Key spokespersons include the Founder of Wild - Emma Burdett Senior Associate Finance Lead PWC - Diana Zeineddine Associate Director ROSHN - Rawan Yassin Principal Consultant Sustainability - Jacob Mala Alahmadi and Senior Interior Design Manager JLL - Nura El Ghaib. WILD is a movement geare...
Roshn the leading national real estate developer bringing new integrated modes of living to the kingdom has announced the opening of sales for the next phase of development at its landmark project in Riyadh. The opening of sales for Sedra Phase Two follows the successful roll-out of its first phase where brisk sales demonstrated the market demand for Roshn s concept of integrated neighbourhoods packed with amenities that support a well-balanced fulfilling lifestyle. As with all Roshn developments residents of Sedra will benefit from a mix of features that is unique in the market including a design that blends traditional forms with cutting-edge technology a network of green and open spaces a living environment with pedestrian-friendly streets and long-term maintenance and management frameworks it stated. Speaking before the official launch Grou...
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Roshn the leading national real estate developer bringing new integrated modes of living to the kingdom has announced the opening of sales for the next phase of development at its landmark project in Riyadh. The opening of sales for Sedra Phase Two follows the successful roll-out of its first phase where brisk sales demonstrated the market demand for Roshn s concept of integrated neighbourhoods packed with amenities that support a well-balanced fulfilling lifestyle. As with all Roshn developments residents of Sedra will benefit from a mix of features that is unique in the market including a design that blends traditional forms with cutting-edge technology a network of green and open spaces a living environment with pedestrian-friendly streets and long-term maintenance and management frameworks it stated. Speaking before the official launch Grou...
IHG Hotels & Resorts one of the world s leading hotel companies has announced the signing of a management agreement with Al Ajlan Company for InterContinental Hotel & Residences in the Riyadh North area. Set to open by 2028 the prestigious 400-key hotel and serviced apartments will form part of a state-of-the art masterplan comprising of high-end retail offices and entertainment. The hotel will reflect the modern luxury philosophy and will strengthen IHG s offering in the segment. Saudi Arabia represents significant potential for tourism and hospitality industry as part of its Vision 2030 ambitions. While Riyadh has long been and continues to be a centre for business in the Kingdom new developments in the north of the city including the Boulevard U-Walk and Riyadh Seasons herald a new demand for leisure tourism as well. In addition to rooms designed with modern aesthetics the hotel will feature distinctive d...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts one of the world s leading hotel companies has announced the signing of a management agreement with Al Ajlan Company for InterContinental Hotel & Residences in the Riyadh North area. Set to open by 2028 the prestigious 400-key hotel and serviced apartments will form part of a state-of-the art masterplan comprising of high-end retail offices and entertainment. The hotel will reflect the modern luxury philosophy and will strengthen IHG s offering in the segment. Saudi Arabia represents significant potential for tourism and hospitality industry as part of its Vision 2030 ambitions. While Riyadh has long been and continues to be a centre for business in the Kingdom new developments in the north of the city including the Boulevard U-Walk and Riyadh Seasons herald a new demand for leisure tourism as well. In addition to rooms designed with modern aesthetics the hotel will feature distinctive d...
Black Hat the most respected informational security event series internationally is gearing up to bring together the top minds in information security to Riyadh this November as part of an iconic three-day event - Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2022. Taking place from November 15 to 17 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Center Black Hat MEA is set to welcome 30 000 visitors to Riyadh making it the largest cybersecurity event in the region while featuring the most powerful speaker line up of any technology show in its first edition. Following the success of the event in its previous avatar as @hack Black Hat MEA will host over 250 exhibitors and more than 200 speakers this year. The event will also host international tech giants including Cisco IBM Spire Infoblox and more. The event is the result of the partnership between Saudi Federation of Cybersecurity Programming ...
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Black Hat the most respected informational security event series internationally is gearing up to bring together the top minds in information security to Riyadh this November as part of an iconic three-day event - Black Hat Middle East and Africa 2022. Taking place from November 15 to 17 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Center Black Hat MEA is set to welcome 30 000 visitors to Riyadh making it the largest cybersecurity event in the region while featuring the most powerful speaker line up of any technology show in its first edition. Following the success of the event in its previous avatar as @hack Black Hat MEA will host over 250 exhibitors and more than 200 speakers this year. The event will also host international tech giants including Cisco IBM Spire Infoblox and more. The event is the result of the partnership between Saudi Federation of Cybersecurity Programming ...
Black Hat the most respected informational security event series internationally is gearing up to bring together the top minds in information security to Riyadh this November as part of an iconic 3-day event. Taking place from November 15 to 17 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Centre Black Hat MEA is set to welcome 30 000 visitors to Riyadh making it the largest cybersecurity event in the region while featuring the most powerful speaker line up of any technology show in its first edition. Following the success of @Hack Black Hat MEA will host over 250 exhibitors and more than 200 speakers this year. The event will also host international tech giants including Cisco IBM Spire Infoblox and more. Cybersecurity The event is the result of the partnership between Saudi Federation of Cybersecurity Programming...
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Black Hat the most respected informational security event series internationally is gearing up to bring together the top minds in information security to Riyadh this November as part of an iconic 3-day event. Taking place from November 15 to 17 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition Centre Black Hat MEA is set to welcome 30 000 visitors to Riyadh making it the largest cybersecurity event in the region while featuring the most powerful speaker line up of any technology show in its first edition. Following the success of @Hack Black Hat MEA will host over 250 exhibitors and more than 200 speakers this year. The event will also host international tech giants including Cisco IBM Spire Infoblox and more. Cybersecurity The event is the result of the partnership between Saudi Federation of Cybersecurity Programming...
International Monetary Fund (IMF) will set up a regional office in Riyadh. This will spearhead engagement with regional institutions strengthen relationships with country authorities and help expand the IMF s capacity development activities said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. At end of a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia she congratulated the authorities on Saudi Arabia s strong economic performance and impressive progress in implementing its Vision 2030 reform agenda notably the doubling of the share of women in the labour force in just four years. She said in a statement: It has been a great pleasure to once again visit Riyadh to deepen the cooperation between the IMF and Saudi Arabia as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) especially in responding to the global series of shocks including food insecurity. I congratulated the authori...
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International Monetary Fund (IMF) will set up a regional office in Riyadh. This will spearhead engagement with regional institutions strengthen relationships with country authorities and help expand the IMF s capacity development activities said IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. At end of a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia she congratulated the authorities on Saudi Arabia s strong economic performance and impressive progress in implementing its Vision 2030 reform agenda notably the doubling of the share of women in the labour force in just four years. She said in a statement: It has been a great pleasure to once again visit Riyadh to deepen the cooperation between the IMF and Saudi Arabia as well as the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) especially in responding to the global series of shocks including food insecurity. I congratulated the authori...
Sumou Real Estate Company a leading developer in Saudi Arabia has announced that it has signed a key infrastructure development agreement with Adeer Asar Real Estate Company for a plot of land in capital Riyadh which is spread over a sprawling 3 million sq m area. As per the deal which was signed yesterday (October 2) Sumou Real Estate company will be offered 8% of the total project costs as development fees stated the company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. On its financial impact Sumou said the project is expected to have a positive impact from date of signing the agreement. The work is due for completion by mid-2025 it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...
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Sumou Real Estate Company a leading developer in Saudi Arabia has announced that it has signed a key infrastructure development agreement with Adeer Asar Real Estate Company for a plot of land in capital Riyadh which is spread over a sprawling 3 million sq m area. As per the deal which was signed yesterday (October 2) Sumou Real Estate company will be offered 8% of the total project costs as development fees stated the company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. On its financial impact Sumou said the project is expected to have a positive impact from date of signing the agreement. The work is due for completion by mid-2025 it added. -TradeArabia News Service ...
voco Riyadh owned and operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group has launched an electric vehicle charging station as part of a series of new initiatives to protect and preserve the environment. With this voco Riyadh has become the first hotel in the Saudi capital to offer an EV charging point. Green initiatives such as these have made voco hotels around the world popular among tourists and guests looking for environmentally-friendly accommodation options and those who wish to leave a smaller carbon footprint during their travel. M Allaf regional general manager of IHG and general manager of voco Riyadh said: voco aims to be the leading destination for sustainable tourism in the Kingdom in line with Vision 2030 goals which have placed sustainability among its most important pillars as the Kingdom aims to reach zero-carbon neutrality by 2060. He added: voco is a brand built on sustainabilit...
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voco Riyadh owned and operated by the InterContinental Hotels Group has launched an electric vehicle charging station as part of a series of new initiatives to protect and preserve the environment. With this voco Riyadh has become the first hotel in the Saudi capital to offer an EV charging point. Green initiatives such as these have made voco hotels around the world popular among tourists and guests looking for environmentally-friendly accommodation options and those who wish to leave a smaller carbon footprint during their travel. M Allaf regional general manager of IHG and general manager of voco Riyadh said: voco aims to be the leading destination for sustainable tourism in the Kingdom in line with Vision 2030 goals which have placed sustainability among its most important pillars as the Kingdom aims to reach zero-carbon neutrality by 2060. He added: voco is a brand built on sustainabilit...
Retal Urban Development Company has announced plans to develop 759 residential units in the Al Fursan District I in Riyadh at a total investment of SR864 million ( 230 million). The Saudi developer has already inked a sub-development agreement with the National Housing Company for a 227 837 sq m land allocation. The project will be financed based on self-financing and off-plan sales said Retal Urban Development Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. Retal said the project is due to be completed in early 2026 and will have a positive impact on the company s results post the start of sale and the project execution.- TradeArabia News Service ...
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Retal Urban Development Company has announced plans to develop 759 residential units in the Al Fursan District I in Riyadh at a total investment of SR864 million ( 230 million). The Saudi developer has already inked a sub-development agreement with the National Housing Company for a 227 837 sq m land allocation. The project will be financed based on self-financing and off-plan sales said Retal Urban Development Company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. Retal said the project is due to be completed in early 2026 and will have a positive impact on the company s results post the start of sale and the project execution.- TradeArabia News Service ...
Accor a world-leading hospitality group is expanding its footprint in the Saudi capital with the signing of a 170-key serviced apartment property the very first Novotel Living to operate in Riyadh. The newly built property is set to open in 2026. The group with over 420 hotels across India the Middle East Africa and Turkey continues to expand its partnership with Al Raya Estate Group a pioneer company in real estate development and investment in Kuwait and GCC with whom Accor will open the Swissotel Living Jeddah shortly. Accor currently operates 40 properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (15 173 rooms) with 33 more properties (7 549 rooms) in the pipeline. Second serviced apartments project Al Raya Real Estate is pleased launch its second serviced apartments project in the kingdom in partner...
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Accor a world-leading hospitality group is expanding its footprint in the Saudi capital with the signing of a 170-key serviced apartment property the very first Novotel Living to operate in Riyadh. The newly built property is set to open in 2026. The group with over 420 hotels across India the Middle East Africa and Turkey continues to expand its partnership with Al Raya Estate Group a pioneer company in real estate development and investment in Kuwait and GCC with whom Accor will open the Swissotel Living Jeddah shortly. Accor currently operates 40 properties in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (15 173 rooms) with 33 more properties (7 549 rooms) in the pipeline. Second serviced apartments project Al Raya Real Estate is pleased launch its second serviced apartments project in the kingdom in partner...
MBC Group a leading multimedia company in the Middle East & North Africa region with several TV channels has launched its operations from its new headquarters in Riyadh. The launch was attended by Acting Minister of Media Dr Majed bin Abdullah Al-Gasabi; Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Eng Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser; Chairman of the Board of Directors of MBC group Walid bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim and a group of media representatives. Addressing the elite gathering an MBC senior official vowed that the channel is determined to further enrich the Saudi TV scene with professional output lauding the unlimited Saudi government support for the sectors of media culture innovation and entertainment said a Saudi Press Agency report. ...
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MBC Group a leading multimedia company in the Middle East & North Africa region with several TV channels has launched its operations from its new headquarters in Riyadh. The launch was attended by Acting Minister of Media Dr Majed bin Abdullah Al-Gasabi; Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Eng Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser; Chairman of the Board of Directors of MBC group Walid bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim and a group of media representatives. Addressing the elite gathering an MBC senior official vowed that the channel is determined to further enrich the Saudi TV scene with professional output lauding the unlimited Saudi government support for the sectors of media culture innovation and entertainment said a Saudi Press Agency report. ...
Majid Al Futtaim a leading shopping mall communities retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East Africa and Asia and Dreamscape the immersive virtual reality entertainment company inaugurated the first Dreamscape experience in Saudi Arabia at Riyadh Park Mall as part of their regional partnership. The opening comes three years after Dreamscape debuted in the Middle East at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The official opening ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Prince Bandar bin Khalid F Al Saud President of Unified Real Estate Development senior management from Majid Al Futtaim including Alain Bejjani CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding Ignace Lahoud CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Leisure Entertainment & Cinemas and Mohamed Al Hashemi Country Head Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Majid Al Futtaim Leisure Entertainment Cinemas & Lifestyle Joe Abi Akl Chief Corporate Development...
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Majid Al Futtaim a leading shopping mall communities retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East Africa and Asia and Dreamscape the immersive virtual reality entertainment company inaugurated the first Dreamscape experience in Saudi Arabia at Riyadh Park Mall as part of their regional partnership. The opening comes three years after Dreamscape debuted in the Middle East at Mall of the Emirates in Dubai. The official opening ceremony was attended by dignitaries including Prince Bandar bin Khalid F Al Saud President of Unified Real Estate Development senior management from Majid Al Futtaim including Alain Bejjani CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Holding Ignace Lahoud CEO of Majid Al Futtaim Leisure Entertainment & Cinemas and Mohamed Al Hashemi Country Head Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Majid Al Futtaim Leisure Entertainment Cinemas & Lifestyle Joe Abi Akl Chief Corporate Development...
The 2nd Global AI Summit kicked off today (September 13) in Riyadh drawing the participation of more than 10 000 people and 200 speakers from 90 countries representing policymakers specialists and concerned figures with AI. The three-day summit is being held under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Crown Prince and Chairman of Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) at the headquarters of the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. Prince Mohammed s patronage to the 2nd version of the summit shows his keenness to benefit from this vital sector to realize the development of KSA and to make it a pioneering global model in building the knowledge economies to serve current and future generations and in realization of the Saudi Vision 2030 said the organisers. The summit commenced with ...
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The 2nd Global AI Summit kicked off today (September 13) in Riyadh drawing the participation of more than 10 000 people and 200 speakers from 90 countries representing policymakers specialists and concerned figures with AI. The three-day summit is being held under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Crown Prince and Chairman of Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) at the headquarters of the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. Prince Mohammed s patronage to the 2nd version of the summit shows his keenness to benefit from this vital sector to realize the development of KSA and to make it a pioneering global model in building the knowledge economies to serve current and future generations and in realization of the Saudi Vision 2030 said the organisers. The summit commenced with ...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre which has undergone an extensive 150 million renovation over the past 18 months has unveiled the new Kingdom Suite the 48th and 50th floors of the hotel. This penthouse suite is the most highly anticipated addition to Four Seasons magnificent portfolio of accommodations and is known as the Hotel s Signature Suite. The Kingdom Suite guarantees breath-taking views of the city and offers an impressive 330 sqm of palatial space for the exclusive benefit of its guests. Referencing the phases of the moon which has also been expressed in other areas of the Hotel the Kingdom Suite hosts an impressive contemporary ceiling pendant in its main living area. Colour tones of rust and soft blues delicately characterize the scheme and stand out in the neutral background. Elegant furnishings in addition to the inclusion of curated Saudi objets d art through Al...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre which has undergone an extensive 150 million renovation over the past 18 months has unveiled the new Kingdom Suite the 48th and 50th floors of the hotel. This penthouse suite is the most highly anticipated addition to Four Seasons magnificent portfolio of accommodations and is known as the Hotel s Signature Suite. The Kingdom Suite guarantees breath-taking views of the city and offers an impressive 330 sqm of palatial space for the exclusive benefit of its guests. Referencing the phases of the moon which has also been expressed in other areas of the Hotel the Kingdom Suite hosts an impressive contemporary ceiling pendant in its main living area. Colour tones of rust and soft blues delicately characterize the scheme and stand out in the neutral background. Elegant furnishings in addition to the inclusion of curated Saudi objets d art through Al...
Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance a pioneer in health insurance and effective public health campaigns recently hosted its second Live Right health awareness event in Riyadh s Al-Fareeda Ballroom. It followed the success of the first event held as part of the Live Right campaign in Jeddah in July which was attended by more than 1 000 attendees. In the coming weeks Bupa Arabia will organize more such educational events in various cities of the Kingdom as part of the health awareness campaign aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle among the citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia in line with the goals of Vision 2030. A number of companies in the Kingdom are directing extensive efforts into launching health awareness campaigns that enable members of society to lead healthier and physically active lives especially in the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Live Righ...
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Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance a pioneer in health insurance and effective public health campaigns recently hosted its second Live Right health awareness event in Riyadh s Al-Fareeda Ballroom. It followed the success of the first event held as part of the Live Right campaign in Jeddah in July which was attended by more than 1 000 attendees. In the coming weeks Bupa Arabia will organize more such educational events in various cities of the Kingdom as part of the health awareness campaign aiming to promote a healthy lifestyle among the citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia in line with the goals of Vision 2030. A number of companies in the Kingdom are directing extensive efforts into launching health awareness campaigns that enable members of society to lead healthier and physically active lives especially in the backdrop of the global COVID-19 pandemic. The Live Righ...
The second edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh from September 13 will discuss everything related to Artificial Intelligence including the present reality challenges and aspiration besides bringing over 100 speakers under one roof. Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Crown Prince and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) the three-day event is being organised under the theme Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity at King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre. The President of Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi said: It has become clear that AI technologies will have a significant impact in all aspects of life. Therefore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made it one of the key objectives of its Vision 2030. The event will seek to become a major forum i...
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The second edition of the Global AI Summit in Riyadh from September 13 will discuss everything related to Artificial Intelligence including the present reality challenges and aspiration besides bringing over 100 speakers under one roof. Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Crown Prince and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) the three-day event is being organised under the theme Artificial Intelligence for the Good of Humanity at King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre. The President of Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA) Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Alghamdi said: It has become clear that AI technologies will have a significant impact in all aspects of life. Therefore the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has made it one of the key objectives of its Vision 2030. The event will seek to become a major forum i...
Over 100 leading global companies from more than 20 countries will explore the untapped growth potential of the airport industry in Saudi Arabia at the upcoming Saudi Airport Exhibition in Riyadh. The B2B platform set to take place at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh on November 7 and 8 will focus on three key themes - Expansion Innovation and Collaboration - to help global airport industry players looking to enter or expand in one of the world s top five airport growth markets over the next two decades. Daksha Patel Event Director at Niche Ideas Organisers of the Event said Saudi Airport Exhibition will provide the ideal platform for Saudi airports and stakeholders to meet with global industry suppliers and experts to fulfil the Kingdom s ambitious aviation expansion programmes. We are pleased with the enthusiastic response we received from international companies to be part of this exhibition and are grateful for the warm w...
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Over 100 leading global companies from more than 20 countries will explore the untapped growth potential of the airport industry in Saudi Arabia at the upcoming Saudi Airport Exhibition in Riyadh. The B2B platform set to take place at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh on November 7 and 8 will focus on three key themes - Expansion Innovation and Collaboration - to help global airport industry players looking to enter or expand in one of the world s top five airport growth markets over the next two decades. Daksha Patel Event Director at Niche Ideas Organisers of the Event said Saudi Airport Exhibition will provide the ideal platform for Saudi airports and stakeholders to meet with global industry suppliers and experts to fulfil the Kingdom s ambitious aviation expansion programmes. We are pleased with the enthusiastic response we received from international companies to be part of this exhibition and are grateful for the warm w...
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight from the South Korean capital of Seoul to Riyadh. The new flight route comes in line with the Saudi Aviation Strategy which aims to connect the Kingdom to the world with more than 250 destinations reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The landmark flight Seoul s Incheon International Airport to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh utilised Saudia s Boeing 787 Dreamliner a two-class aircraft with 274 seats in guest class and 24 flat beds in business class. As the Wings of Vision 2030 the national carrier has the necessary capacity to continually broaden its route network and welcome a wide range of visitors into Saudi Arabia. said Ahmed Alwassiah acting Chief Executive Officer of Saudia. To support our strategic objectives we ensure our airline s 144-aircraft...
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Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia has officially launched its first direct flight from the South Korean capital of Seoul to Riyadh. The new flight route comes in line with the Saudi Aviation Strategy which aims to connect the Kingdom to the world with more than 250 destinations reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The landmark flight Seoul s Incheon International Airport to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh utilised Saudia s Boeing 787 Dreamliner a two-class aircraft with 274 seats in guest class and 24 flat beds in business class. As the Wings of Vision 2030 the national carrier has the necessary capacity to continually broaden its route network and welcome a wide range of visitors into Saudi Arabia. said Ahmed Alwassiah acting Chief Executive Officer of Saudia. To support our strategic objectives we ensure our airline s 144-aircraft...
More than half a million people will descend on the 2022 International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition the world s largest falconry event taking place from August 25 to September 3 in Malham Riyadh. The 10-day extravaganza brings together enthusiasts from around the globe and celebrates the art of falconry and its rich heritage spanning generations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Visitors will get to see first-hand the world s finest collection of falcons and hunting equipment along with having the opportunity to experience unforgettable desert safari trips. The event aims to educate future generations on the importance of falconry to KSA to preserve the legacy of falconry and hunting while bringing people from around the world together to celebrate its history and traditions. Now in its fourth year the exhibition is expected to welcome over 550 000 people from over 30 participating countries making it the biggest ed...
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More than half a million people will descend on the 2022 International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition the world s largest falconry event taking place from August 25 to September 3 in Malham Riyadh. The 10-day extravaganza brings together enthusiasts from around the globe and celebrates the art of falconry and its rich heritage spanning generations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Visitors will get to see first-hand the world s finest collection of falcons and hunting equipment along with having the opportunity to experience unforgettable desert safari trips. The event aims to educate future generations on the importance of falconry to KSA to preserve the legacy of falconry and hunting while bringing people from around the world together to celebrate its history and traditions. Now in its fourth year the exhibition is expected to welcome over 550 000 people from over 30 participating countries making it the biggest ed...
The Saudi Ministry of Finance and the Financial Sector Conference have joined forces with Euromoney to host the first in-person Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference since 2019. Taking place on September 7 in Riyadh the event will be focused on The Institutionalisation of Investment and Finance . Held under the patronage of Mohammed Al-Jadaan the Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the conference has been launched to bring Saudi and international industry experts thought-leaders and policy makers to discuss the latest trends in regional and global financial markets. With Saudi Arabia now recognized as a burgeoning global hub of innovation and investment the event provides a unique platform and timely opportunity to explore the Kingdom s road to recovery in the wake of Covid-19 new economic initiatives and their impact on the country wider region and world. Steered by Sa...
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The Saudi Ministry of Finance and the Financial Sector Conference have joined forces with Euromoney to host the first in-person Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference since 2019. Taking place on September 7 in Riyadh the event will be focused on The Institutionalisation of Investment and Finance . Held under the patronage of Mohammed Al-Jadaan the Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the conference has been launched to bring Saudi and international industry experts thought-leaders and policy makers to discuss the latest trends in regional and global financial markets. With Saudi Arabia now recognized as a burgeoning global hub of innovation and investment the event provides a unique platform and timely opportunity to explore the Kingdom s road to recovery in the wake of Covid-19 new economic initiatives and their impact on the country wider region and world. Steered by Sa...
The Global Health Exhibition 2022 in Riyadh in October is expected to attract more than 10 000 people with the participation of more than 250 companies from 30 countries. One of the largest forums for healthcare professionals in the kingdom the three-day event from October 9 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre will be held under the theme of Transformation in the Healthcare Sector . Hosted by the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year s forum will be organised in person after two years of being held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Variety of opportunities Global Health Exhibition will provide a variety of opportunities for visitors to meet healthcare professionals clinicians and policymakers learn about the latest medical discoveries an...
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The Global Health Exhibition 2022 in Riyadh in October is expected to attract more than 10 000 people with the participation of more than 250 companies from 30 countries. One of the largest forums for healthcare professionals in the kingdom the three-day event from October 9 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre will be held under the theme of Transformation in the Healthcare Sector . Hosted by the Ministry of Health in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia this year s forum will be organised in person after two years of being held virtually due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Variety of opportunities Global Health Exhibition will provide a variety of opportunities for visitors to meet healthcare professionals clinicians and policymakers learn about the latest medical discoveries an...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre which has undergone an extensive 150 million renovation over the past 18 months has unveiled the new Kingdom Suite the 48th and 50th floors of the hotel. This penthouse suite is the most highly anticipated addition to Four Seasons magnificent portfolio of accommodations and is known as the Hotel s Signature Suite. The Kingdom Suite guarantees breath-taking views of the city and offers an impressive 330 sq m of palatial space for the exclusive benefit of its guests. Referencing the phases of the moon which has also been expressed in other areas of the Hotel the Kingdom Suite hosts an impressive contemporary ceiling pendant in its main living area. Colour tones of rust and soft blues delicately characterize the scheme and stand out in the neutral background. Elegant furnishings in addition to the inclusion of curated Saudi objets d art through Alwaleed Philanthropies and all the thoughtful...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre which has undergone an extensive 150 million renovation over the past 18 months has unveiled the new Kingdom Suite the 48th and 50th floors of the hotel. This penthouse suite is the most highly anticipated addition to Four Seasons magnificent portfolio of accommodations and is known as the Hotel s Signature Suite. The Kingdom Suite guarantees breath-taking views of the city and offers an impressive 330 sq m of palatial space for the exclusive benefit of its guests. Referencing the phases of the moon which has also been expressed in other areas of the Hotel the Kingdom Suite hosts an impressive contemporary ceiling pendant in its main living area. Colour tones of rust and soft blues delicately characterize the scheme and stand out in the neutral background. Elegant furnishings in addition to the inclusion of curated Saudi objets d art through Alwaleed Philanthropies and all the thoughtful...
Saudi Arabia s National Aviation Academy (Tatayaran) said it has reached an agreement with the coalition of BAE SDT the local unit of British multinational security and aerospace company BAE Systems and Turkey s first independent simulator flight training centre IFTC to establish a flight simulator training centre in Riyadh. Announcing the deal Tatayaran said it will be the first centre to provide simulator training in the region outside the airlines. The MoU keeps pace with the Saudi Vision 2030 and help localize the industry in order to enhance the Saudi Arabia s economic position to become a hub for high-tech industries and services said Tatayaran officials at the signing ceremony held on the sidelines of Farnborough International Airshow. The development of the new simulator flight training unit is an extension of the quality programmes offered by the academy...
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Saudi Arabia s National Aviation Academy (Tatayaran) said it has reached an agreement with the coalition of BAE SDT the local unit of British multinational security and aerospace company BAE Systems and Turkey s first independent simulator flight training centre IFTC to establish a flight simulator training centre in Riyadh. Announcing the deal Tatayaran said it will be the first centre to provide simulator training in the region outside the airlines. The MoU keeps pace with the Saudi Vision 2030 and help localize the industry in order to enhance the Saudi Arabia s economic position to become a hub for high-tech industries and services said Tatayaran officials at the signing ceremony held on the sidelines of Farnborough International Airshow. The development of the new simulator flight training unit is an extension of the quality programmes offered by the academy...
The board of directors of Sports Boulevard Foundation chaired by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has launched the design code for Prince Mohammad bin Salman Road. The Sports Boulevard is one of mega projects being developed in Saudi capital Riyadh which boasts 4.4 million sq m of greenery and open spaces and up to 50 multidisciplinary sports facilities. Launched by King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2019 the mammoth project is set to become the longest linear park in the world extending more than 135km on Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road connecting Wadi Hanifah in the West with Wadi Al Sulai in the East through a grid of safe green pathways for pedestrians cyclists and horse-riders said the statement from Sports Boulevard Foundation. Artistic landmarks feature throughout in addition to several unique districts and investment zone...
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The board of directors of Sports Boulevard Foundation chaired by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has launched the design code for Prince Mohammad bin Salman Road. The Sports Boulevard is one of mega projects being developed in Saudi capital Riyadh which boasts 4.4 million sq m of greenery and open spaces and up to 50 multidisciplinary sports facilities. Launched by King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 2019 the mammoth project is set to become the longest linear park in the world extending more than 135km on Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road connecting Wadi Hanifah in the West with Wadi Al Sulai in the East through a grid of safe green pathways for pedestrians cyclists and horse-riders said the statement from Sports Boulevard Foundation. Artistic landmarks feature throughout in addition to several unique districts and investment zone...
URB a global leader in developing sustainable cities headquartered in Dubai Design District has announced the launch of its ambitious 10-sq-km zero carbon destination Alnama Smart City in Riyadh. Alnama (Arabic for thrive) a major project aimed at promoting sustainable living will boast 11 000 residential units for a population of 44 000 people along with various other hubs including residential educational commercial tourism and medical in the Saudi capital. It will offer residents the highest standards of social environmental and economic sustainability with 100% renewable energy water recycling & waste recycling units said a statement from URB. According to the developer various hubs will transform the city into a unique destination as well as an attraction for ecotourists and medical tourists. The green-tech hub will provide an innovative ecosystem for ur...
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URB a global leader in developing sustainable cities headquartered in Dubai Design District has announced the launch of its ambitious 10-sq-km zero carbon destination Alnama Smart City in Riyadh. Alnama (Arabic for thrive) a major project aimed at promoting sustainable living will boast 11 000 residential units for a population of 44 000 people along with various other hubs including residential educational commercial tourism and medical in the Saudi capital. It will offer residents the highest standards of social environmental and economic sustainability with 100% renewable energy water recycling & waste recycling units said a statement from URB. According to the developer various hubs will transform the city into a unique destination as well as an attraction for ecotourists and medical tourists. The green-tech hub will provide an innovative ecosystem for ur...
With the start of the summer in the region Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has announced the relaunch of domestic flights between AlUla and Dammam and AlUla - Riyadh and international flights on AlUla - Dubai sector. Home to Hegra Saudi Arabia s first Unesco World Heritage site AlUla is a jewel in the crown of the kingdom s heritage and culture and a luxurious year-round boutique destination. flynas said the Dubai-Al Ula flights will operate on Fridays starting from June 24 and return flights will be available on Sundays starting from June 26. These flights will increase to two return flights starting from September. AlUla - Riyadh flights will operate on Fridays staarting from June 24 and Riyadh - AlUla flights every Sunday starting from June 26. These flights will be doubled in September to become a return trip twice a week. As...
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With the start of the summer in the region Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has announced the relaunch of domestic flights between AlUla and Dammam and AlUla - Riyadh and international flights on AlUla - Dubai sector. Home to Hegra Saudi Arabia s first Unesco World Heritage site AlUla is a jewel in the crown of the kingdom s heritage and culture and a luxurious year-round boutique destination. flynas said the Dubai-Al Ula flights will operate on Fridays starting from June 24 and return flights will be available on Sundays starting from June 26. These flights will increase to two return flights starting from September. AlUla - Riyadh flights will operate on Fridays staarting from June 24 and Riyadh - AlUla flights every Sunday starting from June 26. These flights will be doubled in September to become a return trip twice a week. As...
Radisson Hotel Group a leading global hospitality company has announced the opening of Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel the luxury lifestyle brand s second hotel in Saudi Arabia s capital city. The hotel s name comes from its distinct Mansard roofline designed as an homage to the signature Parisian Haussmann style of the mid 1800s and evokes images of the grand buildings which line the fashionable boulevards of Paris. Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel is ideally located in the northern neighbourhood of Ar Rabi an area that boasts easy access to shopping centres cafés and dining options and is just a short distance away from the King Abdullah Financial District located in the heart of Riyadh which once its open will be a sustainable financial centre with a beautiful mix of public spaces retail residential and commercial buildings. The architect of the newly built hotel is...
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Radisson Hotel Group a leading global hospitality company has announced the opening of Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel the luxury lifestyle brand s second hotel in Saudi Arabia s capital city. The hotel s name comes from its distinct Mansard roofline designed as an homage to the signature Parisian Haussmann style of the mid 1800s and evokes images of the grand buildings which line the fashionable boulevards of Paris. Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel is ideally located in the northern neighbourhood of Ar Rabi an area that boasts easy access to shopping centres cafés and dining options and is just a short distance away from the King Abdullah Financial District located in the heart of Riyadh which once its open will be a sustainable financial centre with a beautiful mix of public spaces retail residential and commercial buildings. The architect of the newly built hotel is...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is inviting its guests to connect with their mind body and soul during an immersive and relaxing Yoga experience in support of Global Wellness Day on June 11. Foe the international day focused on raising awareness on the importance of living well both physically and spiritually the hotel has partnered with ORIGIN Saudi Arabia s first athleisure brand to provide guests with two dedicated Hatha Yoga sessions for males and females at The Spa. The classes will be held by the Hotel s GWD Ambassador and professional Saudi trainer Rawaa Qanaq a certified Yoga & Pilates teacher. Practicing yoga since 2018 Rawaa s classes are spiritual and inspirational delivering transformative wellbeing experiences. Guests will begin their experience with simple stretches to deepen breathing and ease the nervous system and will conclude with Shavasana a yoga pose for deep relaxation. br /...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is inviting its guests to connect with their mind body and soul during an immersive and relaxing Yoga experience in support of Global Wellness Day on June 11. Foe the international day focused on raising awareness on the importance of living well both physically and spiritually the hotel has partnered with ORIGIN Saudi Arabia s first athleisure brand to provide guests with two dedicated Hatha Yoga sessions for males and females at The Spa. The classes will be held by the Hotel s GWD Ambassador and professional Saudi trainer Rawaa Qanaq a certified Yoga & Pilates teacher. Practicing yoga since 2018 Rawaa s classes are spiritual and inspirational delivering transformative wellbeing experiences. Guests will begin their experience with simple stretches to deepen breathing and ease the nervous system and will conclude with Shavasana a yoga pose for deep relaxation. br /...
Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) a provider of high-quality concepts and MJS Holding a leading hospitality group in Saudi Arabia have announced the opening of the first Black Tap in Riyadh s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). This is the first entry of the famous New York burger joint into Saudi Arabia s capital and will offer diners its famous craft burgers and Crazy Milkshakes. The Riyadh location will sport the vibrant New York ambience found in similar branches across the globe complete with neon signs graffiti art grey brick and graphic black and white floor not to mention its mouth-watering food and trendy playlist. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia tops our list when looking at Middle East expansion plans. The country s food and beverage industry are the largest in the region so our partnership with MJS Holding under Mohammed Jawa s leadership will help us tap this significant market said Antonio Go...
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Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG) a provider of high-quality concepts and MJS Holding a leading hospitality group in Saudi Arabia have announced the opening of the first Black Tap in Riyadh s King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD). This is the first entry of the famous New York burger joint into Saudi Arabia s capital and will offer diners its famous craft burgers and Crazy Milkshakes. The Riyadh location will sport the vibrant New York ambience found in similar branches across the globe complete with neon signs graffiti art grey brick and graphic black and white floor not to mention its mouth-watering food and trendy playlist. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia tops our list when looking at Middle East expansion plans. The country s food and beverage industry are the largest in the region so our partnership with MJS Holding under Mohammed Jawa s leadership will help us tap this significant market said Antonio Go...
The Ascott Limited a leading international lodging owner-operator is offering a relaxing summer staycation at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh. The luxurious apart hotel is offering up to 20% off on bookings made via Ascott s Travel. Live. Discover. promotion. Featuring elegantly furnished Studios stylish One-Bedroom and lavish Two-Bedroom serviced apartments with breath-taking views of the city skyline guests can unwind and relax within the comforts of their own privacy. Located in a modern district of Riyadh and minutes away from the King Abdullah Finance District the property is the perfect stop for every guest on long and short stays. Offering the perfect lifestyle balance Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh is a popular staycation destination featuring a range of sophisticated amenities made available at the property including a separate women s and men s swimming pool and gymnasium a ch...
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The Ascott Limited a leading international lodging owner-operator is offering a relaxing summer staycation at Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh. The luxurious apart hotel is offering up to 20% off on bookings made via Ascott s Travel. Live. Discover. promotion. Featuring elegantly furnished Studios stylish One-Bedroom and lavish Two-Bedroom serviced apartments with breath-taking views of the city skyline guests can unwind and relax within the comforts of their own privacy. Located in a modern district of Riyadh and minutes away from the King Abdullah Finance District the property is the perfect stop for every guest on long and short stays. Offering the perfect lifestyle balance Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh is a popular staycation destination featuring a range of sophisticated amenities made available at the property including a separate women s and men s swimming pool and gymnasium a ch...
For the second year in a row voco Riyadh part of IHG Hotels & Resorts has won the Best Business Hotel in Riyadh award at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2022. The awards were presented in a grand ceremony recently in Dubai UAE. The award is a testament to voco Riyadh s dedication to providing outstanding services that meet the needs of global business travellers. The hotel s exceptional design ensures the comfort and well-being of guests said the hotel. Mark Allaf Regional General Manager of IHG Hotels & Resorts and voco Riyadh said: I am delighted voco Riyadh won the Best Business Hotel in Riyadh award for the second year in a row acknowledging the hotel s excellence and reputation as a favorite among business travellers and corporate guests. Allaf expressed his ...
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For the second year in a row voco Riyadh part of IHG Hotels & Resorts has won the Best Business Hotel in Riyadh award at the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2022. The awards were presented in a grand ceremony recently in Dubai UAE. The award is a testament to voco Riyadh s dedication to providing outstanding services that meet the needs of global business travellers. The hotel s exceptional design ensures the comfort and well-being of guests said the hotel. Mark Allaf Regional General Manager of IHG Hotels & Resorts and voco Riyadh said: I am delighted voco Riyadh won the Best Business Hotel in Riyadh award for the second year in a row acknowledging the hotel s excellence and reputation as a favorite among business travellers and corporate guests. Allaf expressed his ...
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) will bring together government leaders hospitality investors owners and operators for the redesigned 2022 edition of the event on May 24-25 at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. For the first time FHS hosted by Dur Hospitality and co-organised by The Bench and Meed along with Saudi-based Semark will house three close-knit investment communities under one roof: Saudi Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) and AVIADEV. United by the theme Reimagined Horizons FHS Saudi Arabia will discuss the future of hospitality hotel development destination impact aviation sustainability restaurant investment and human capital in the Kingdom over two action-packed days. Ahead of the event Jonathan Worsley - Chairman of The Bench said: We are honoured and privileged to welcome His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi A...
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The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) will bring together government leaders hospitality investors owners and operators for the redesigned 2022 edition of the event on May 24-25 at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. For the first time FHS hosted by Dur Hospitality and co-organised by The Bench and Meed along with Saudi-based Semark will house three close-knit investment communities under one roof: Saudi Hospitality Investment Conference (SHIC) Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) and AVIADEV. United by the theme Reimagined Horizons FHS Saudi Arabia will discuss the future of hospitality hotel development destination impact aviation sustainability restaurant investment and human capital in the Kingdom over two action-packed days. Ahead of the event Jonathan Worsley - Chairman of The Bench said: We are honoured and privileged to welcome His Excellency Ahmed Al Khateeb Minister of Tourism of the Kingdom of Saudi A...
The Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) will return in May this year and organisers have predicted the event to be bigger than before. The 12th edition of the fair will be held after a two-year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic from May 22 to 24 said ASAS Exhibitions the official organiser of the travel and tourism event that has otherwise been held annually since 2009. The three-day fair will be held for the first time at the newly developed exhibition centre -- Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). Demand from exhibitors to participate in the event has been extremely strong with most of the available spaces fully booked. The event is expected to see more than 300 participants representing tourism boards airlines destination management companies (DMCs) hotels and resorts and tour operators from over 40 countries. About 30 per cent ...
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The Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) will return in May this year and organisers have predicted the event to be bigger than before. The 12th edition of the fair will be held after a two-year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic from May 22 to 24 said ASAS Exhibitions the official organiser of the travel and tourism event that has otherwise been held annually since 2009. The three-day fair will be held for the first time at the newly developed exhibition centre -- Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). Demand from exhibitors to participate in the event has been extremely strong with most of the available spaces fully booked. The event is expected to see more than 300 participants representing tourism boards airlines destination management companies (DMCs) hotels and resorts and tour operators from over 40 countries. About 30 per cent ...
Roshn the national community developer powered by Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has succeeded in completing 10 million man-hours with no lost-time injuries (LTIs) 23 months after it broke ground on its first community project Sedra. Located south of Riyadh s King Khalid International Airport Sedra is an integrated walkable community designed to enhance interaction between residents and encourage a healthy lifestyle with a variety of essential facilities such as green spaces cycle tracks hospitals medical centres schools mosques and retail outlets. In recent years Lost Time Incident Rates (LITIR) have become a key indicator of construction site safety and efficiency and are used by insurers government agencies and other stakeholders to assess how safe a company s practices are. On the key milestone Roshn s Group CEO D...
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Roshn the national community developer powered by Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has succeeded in completing 10 million man-hours with no lost-time injuries (LTIs) 23 months after it broke ground on its first community project Sedra. Located south of Riyadh s King Khalid International Airport Sedra is an integrated walkable community designed to enhance interaction between residents and encourage a healthy lifestyle with a variety of essential facilities such as green spaces cycle tracks hospitals medical centres schools mosques and retail outlets. In recent years Lost Time Incident Rates (LITIR) have become a key indicator of construction site safety and efficiency and are used by insurers government agencies and other stakeholders to assess how safe a company s practices are. On the key milestone Roshn s Group CEO D...
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk and Turaif Airport ranked first in a report by General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) on Saudi international and domestic airports performance for March. Gaca s report was based on fourteen basic performance criteria and it comes in implementation of the strategic directions aimed at improving services provided to passengers raise their level and improving the passenger experience at the Kingdom s airports. Gaca followed the principle of transparency when evaluating the sector performance which is divided into three categories starting with international airports where the number of passengers exceeds six million passengers annually. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah were ranked first with a commitment rate of 82%. Meanwhile King F...
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Tabuk and Turaif Airport ranked first in a report by General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) on Saudi international and domestic airports performance for March. Gaca s report was based on fourteen basic performance criteria and it comes in implementation of the strategic directions aimed at improving services provided to passengers raise their level and improving the passenger experience at the Kingdom s airports. Gaca followed the principle of transparency when evaluating the sector performance which is divided into three categories starting with international airports where the number of passengers exceeds six million passengers annually. King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah were ranked first with a commitment rate of 82%. Meanwhile King F...
Riyadh Airports Company in charge of running and operating King Khalid Interntional Airport (KKIA) has announced the launch of flights notifications service in sign language for the deaf and the dumb in addition to the provision of the related information the airport offers qualifying KKIA as the world s first airport to launch this service reported SPA. The company announced the launch of the updated version of the interactive chat service through WhatsApp and Twitter applications enhanced by artificial intelligence technology which is considered among the most important pillars of the process of digital transformation on which the company relies. The service aims to ameliorate the experience of passengers through KKIA and benefit from the artficial intelligence in providing an interactive experience through social platforms in addition to supporting the disabled social segment enabling them t...
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Riyadh Airports Company in charge of running and operating King Khalid Interntional Airport (KKIA) has announced the launch of flights notifications service in sign language for the deaf and the dumb in addition to the provision of the related information the airport offers qualifying KKIA as the world s first airport to launch this service reported SPA. The company announced the launch of the updated version of the interactive chat service through WhatsApp and Twitter applications enhanced by artificial intelligence technology which is considered among the most important pillars of the process of digital transformation on which the company relies. The service aims to ameliorate the experience of passengers through KKIA and benefit from the artficial intelligence in providing an interactive experience through social platforms in addition to supporting the disabled social segment enabling them t...
The celebratory festival Riyadh Season 2021 the largest entertainment event in the region which kicked off last October concluded its activities recently after attracting more than 15 million visitors to 13 entertainment areas. The Season included an array of activities which were featured in The Boulevard Riyadh City which represents one of the most prominent new landmarks in Riyadh and one of the most attractive areas of the Riyadh Season 2021 for visitors reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Riyadh Front hosted eight international exhibitions highlighting fashion technology and communications electronic games perfumes plastic arts and crafts. The Riyadh season contributed to supporting the theatrical sector by presenting a package of Arab artistic plays their performances were carried out in the Boulevard Riyadh City theatres. These theatres also hosted international shows such as the &ld...
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The celebratory festival Riyadh Season 2021 the largest entertainment event in the region which kicked off last October concluded its activities recently after attracting more than 15 million visitors to 13 entertainment areas. The Season included an array of activities which were featured in The Boulevard Riyadh City which represents one of the most prominent new landmarks in Riyadh and one of the most attractive areas of the Riyadh Season 2021 for visitors reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Riyadh Front hosted eight international exhibitions highlighting fashion technology and communications electronic games perfumes plastic arts and crafts. The Riyadh season contributed to supporting the theatrical sector by presenting a package of Arab artistic plays their performances were carried out in the Boulevard Riyadh City theatres. These theatres also hosted international shows such as the &ld...
Riyadh Season the grand celebratory festival of the Saudi Seasons which has re-established itself as a tourist s ultimate destination has welcomed over 15 million visitors in its 13 zones spanning 5.4 million square metres. The turnout has been rising since the launch of the event in October and figures doubled to show the mammoth size of this unique entertainment event a Saudi Press Agency report said. Spanning over five months the Riyadh Season is primarily a city-wide celebration of Riyadh itself and in the larger context Saudi Arabia and its people. It is one of the many initiatives taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to boost economic and tourist activity with a focus on non-religious tourism. Multiple activities Having multiple activities and attracting various local regional and int...
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Riyadh Season the grand celebratory festival of the Saudi Seasons which has re-established itself as a tourist s ultimate destination has welcomed over 15 million visitors in its 13 zones spanning 5.4 million square metres. The turnout has been rising since the launch of the event in October and figures doubled to show the mammoth size of this unique entertainment event a Saudi Press Agency report said. Spanning over five months the Riyadh Season is primarily a city-wide celebration of Riyadh itself and in the larger context Saudi Arabia and its people. It is one of the many initiatives taken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to boost economic and tourist activity with a focus on non-religious tourism. Multiple activities Having multiple activities and attracting various local regional and int...
The Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) will return in May this year and organisers have predicted the event to be bigger than before. The 12th edition of the fair will be held after a two-year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic from May 22 to 24 said ASAS Exhibitions the official organiser of the travel and tourism event that has otherwise been held annually since 2009. The three-day fair will be held for the first time at the newly developed exhibition centre -- Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). Demand from exhibitors to participate in the event has been extremely strong with most of the available spaces fully booked. The event is expected to see more than 300 participants representing tourism boards airlines destination management companies (DMCs) hotels and resorts and tour operators from over 40 countries. ...
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The Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) will return in May this year and organisers have predicted the event to be bigger than before. The 12th edition of the fair will be held after a two-year-long hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic from May 22 to 24 said ASAS Exhibitions the official organiser of the travel and tourism event that has otherwise been held annually since 2009. The three-day fair will be held for the first time at the newly developed exhibition centre -- Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). Demand from exhibitors to participate in the event has been extremely strong with most of the available spaces fully booked. The event is expected to see more than 300 participants representing tourism boards airlines destination management companies (DMCs) hotels and resorts and tour operators from over 40 countries. ...
The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) will return in a new format for its second edition on May 24-25 2022 at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Hosted by strategic partner Dur Hospitality FHS Saudi Arabia is co-organised by The Bench a top event organiser and business intelligence firm Meed along with the Saudi-based Semark and will bring together government leaders hotel investors owners developers and operators to discuss the growth of the hospitality industry in the Kingdom. Following the resounding success and feedback we received from FHS in 2020 and AHIC in 2021 we have been working hard behind the scenes to redesign the event and we re thrilled to bring FHS back with not just one but two monumental and distinct programmes this year in Riyadh in May and in Dubai in September said Jonathan Worsley Chairman of The Bench. Under the theme Reimagined Horizons the programme for FHS Saudi Ara...
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The Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) will return in a new format for its second edition on May 24-25 2022 at the Riyadh Airport Marriott Hotel. Hosted by strategic partner Dur Hospitality FHS Saudi Arabia is co-organised by The Bench a top event organiser and business intelligence firm Meed along with the Saudi-based Semark and will bring together government leaders hotel investors owners developers and operators to discuss the growth of the hospitality industry in the Kingdom. Following the resounding success and feedback we received from FHS in 2020 and AHIC in 2021 we have been working hard behind the scenes to redesign the event and we re thrilled to bring FHS back with not just one but two monumental and distinct programmes this year in Riyadh in May and in Dubai in September said Jonathan Worsley Chairman of The Bench. Under the theme Reimagined Horizons the programme for FHS Saudi Ara...
Riyadh s hotel industry reported steady performance levels compared with recent months according to preliminary February 2022 data from STR a provider of premium data for the global hospitality industry. Riyadh hotels reported an occupancy rate of 72.2% during the month while the average daily rate (ADR) stood at SR652.09 ( 173.6). Revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached SR471.01 in February. This was Riyadh s third February since 2015 with an occupancy level above 70%. Additionally the RevPAR level was the market s second highest of the pandemic-era behind December 2021 (SR472.07). TradeArabia News Service ...
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Riyadh s hotel industry reported steady performance levels compared with recent months according to preliminary February 2022 data from STR a provider of premium data for the global hospitality industry. Riyadh hotels reported an occupancy rate of 72.2% during the month while the average daily rate (ADR) stood at SR652.09 ( 173.6). Revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached SR471.01 in February. This was Riyadh s third February since 2015 with an occupancy level above 70%. Additionally the RevPAR level was the market s second highest of the pandemic-era behind December 2021 (SR472.07). TradeArabia News Service ...
Leading logistics company Bosta has announced the opening of its first office in Riyadh signaling the official launch of its business in Saudi Arabia. This comes as part of Bosta s plan to spread its wings across the Middle East after its recent launch in Egypt. It is in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives to support the local economy through various strategic programmes aimed at business owners and entrepreneurs said the company in a statement. The new expansion comes in parallel with Bosta s great success in raising a new investment round (Pre-Series B) through regional and international investors led by Khwarizmi Ventures along with other current investors in addition to Hassan Allam Holding it added. CEO Mohamed Ezzat said the opening of the new office in Saudi Arabia is part of Bosta s regional expansion strategy and is planning another laun...
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Leading logistics company Bosta has announced the opening of its first office in Riyadh signaling the official launch of its business in Saudi Arabia. This comes as part of Bosta s plan to spread its wings across the Middle East after its recent launch in Egypt. It is in line with the Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives to support the local economy through various strategic programmes aimed at business owners and entrepreneurs said the company in a statement. The new expansion comes in parallel with Bosta s great success in raising a new investment round (Pre-Series B) through regional and international investors led by Khwarizmi Ventures along with other current investors in addition to Hassan Allam Holding it added. CEO Mohamed Ezzat said the opening of the new office in Saudi Arabia is part of Bosta s regional expansion strategy and is planning another laun...
Marriott International announced it has appointed Marina Krasnobrizhaya as General Manager of the anticipated St Regis Riyadh Hotel slated to open Summer 2022. In her new role Krasnobrizhaya will lead the hotel s pre-opening efforts and spearhead a new era of luxury in the Kingdom by introducing the style innovation and cherished traditions of St Regis to the country. Krasnobrizhaya is the first woman to be General Manager at Marriott International in Saudi Arabia and the country s first woman to lead a luxury hotel said Marriott. Marina brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are delighted to have her join The St. Regis Riyadh said Ahmed Hozaien Area Vice President - Saudi Arabia Bahrain & Egypt Marriott International. Marina s appointment adds valuable leadership to the property and highlights Marriot...
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Marriott International announced it has appointed Marina Krasnobrizhaya as General Manager of the anticipated St Regis Riyadh Hotel slated to open Summer 2022. In her new role Krasnobrizhaya will lead the hotel s pre-opening efforts and spearhead a new era of luxury in the Kingdom by introducing the style innovation and cherished traditions of St Regis to the country. Krasnobrizhaya is the first woman to be General Manager at Marriott International in Saudi Arabia and the country s first woman to lead a luxury hotel said Marriott. Marina brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience and we are delighted to have her join The St. Regis Riyadh said Ahmed Hozaien Area Vice President - Saudi Arabia Bahrain & Egypt Marriott International. Marina s appointment adds valuable leadership to the property and highlights Marriot...
The Riyadh Region Municipality has banned construction or demolition activities in the city from the Maghrib call to prayer (5 to 6 pm) until 7 am reported Arab News. Violators of the prohibition will be fined SR10 000 ( 2 662) said the report citing a tweet from the municipality. The regulation is aimed at keeping neighbourhoods and residents free from disturbances it added. ...
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The Riyadh Region Municipality has banned construction or demolition activities in the city from the Maghrib call to prayer (5 to 6 pm) until 7 am reported Arab News. Violators of the prohibition will be fined SR10 000 ( 2 662) said the report citing a tweet from the municipality. The regulation is aimed at keeping neighbourhoods and residents free from disturbances it added. ...
The number of visitors to Riyadh Season an entertainment festival has increased within eight days to more than one million taking the visitors tally to more than 13 million compared to 12 million on February 26. This was the largest turnout at the event since its inception this year a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report said. Riyadh season was marked by an increase in its entertainment frequency and an increase in the number of visitors as well since its launch on October 20 under the theme #ImagineMore the opening ceremony of which represented a global carnival attended by more than 250 000 visitors including ambassadors and diplomats from 17 countries. Riyadh Season has registered various achievements including an array of entertainment activities such as Riyadh Falconry Cup Maradona Cup the rare jewellery exhibition Riyadh International Motor Show Saudi Made exhibition perfume exhibition and ...
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The number of visitors to Riyadh Season an entertainment festival has increased within eight days to more than one million taking the visitors tally to more than 13 million compared to 12 million on February 26. This was the largest turnout at the event since its inception this year a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report said. Riyadh season was marked by an increase in its entertainment frequency and an increase in the number of visitors as well since its launch on October 20 under the theme #ImagineMore the opening ceremony of which represented a global carnival attended by more than 250 000 visitors including ambassadors and diplomats from 17 countries. Riyadh Season has registered various achievements including an array of entertainment activities such as Riyadh Falconry Cup Maradona Cup the rare jewellery exhibition Riyadh International Motor Show Saudi Made exhibition perfume exhibition and ...
The Riyadh Region Municipality has banned construction or demolition activities in the city from the Maghrib call to prayer (5pm - 6 pm) until 7 am. Violators of the prohibition will be fined SR10 000 according to an Arab News report quoting the municipality s Twitter account. The regulation aims to keep neighborhoods and residents free from disturbances said the tweet. ...
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The Riyadh Region Municipality has banned construction or demolition activities in the city from the Maghrib call to prayer (5pm - 6 pm) until 7 am. Violators of the prohibition will be fined SR10 000 according to an Arab News report quoting the municipality s Twitter account. The regulation aims to keep neighborhoods and residents free from disturbances said the tweet. ...
The first edition of the World Defense Show - a biennial event featuring nearly 600 exhibitors from over 40 countries - opens today (March 6) in Saudi Arabia with an expected 30 000 visitors attending throughout the four-day show in Riyadh. Founded by Saudi Arabia s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) World Defense Show set to be held every two years will accelerate the future of the industry by showcasing the latest technological developments from around the globe demonstrating defence interoperability across all major domains air land sea space and security systems. Across the four trade days high-level delegations from dozens of countries will visit stands and pavilions featuring products and demonstrations from hundreds of global and local exhibitors said the statement from GAMI. Being held under the patronage of King Salm...
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The first edition of the World Defense Show - a biennial event featuring nearly 600 exhibitors from over 40 countries - opens today (March 6) in Saudi Arabia with an expected 30 000 visitors attending throughout the four-day show in Riyadh. Founded by Saudi Arabia s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) World Defense Show set to be held every two years will accelerate the future of the industry by showcasing the latest technological developments from around the globe demonstrating defence interoperability across all major domains air land sea space and security systems. Across the four trade days high-level delegations from dozens of countries will visit stands and pavilions featuring products and demonstrations from hundreds of global and local exhibitors said the statement from GAMI. Being held under the patronage of King Salm...
Noon.com the Middle East s leading digital e-commerce platform has opened its largest warehouse space in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of its ongoing expansion of the logistics and fulfillment network in the Kingdom. The new Customer Fulfillment Center which spans over 45 000 sq m will enable the rapid delivery of products to millions of customers throughout Saudi Arabia. Noon s logistics and fulfillment network in the Kingdom has grown to more than 270 000 sq m including CFCs last-mile hubs and many gateway hubs. noon is committed to enabling the development of systems that contribute to maximizing economic impact and investment across the Kingdom while also creating increased employment opportunities in our local communities says Ahmed Gadouri noon KSA. Our in-house logistics and fulfillment network is critical in driving speed and efficiency to support an ever-improving cus...
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Noon.com the Middle East s leading digital e-commerce platform has opened its largest warehouse space in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of its ongoing expansion of the logistics and fulfillment network in the Kingdom. The new Customer Fulfillment Center which spans over 45 000 sq m will enable the rapid delivery of products to millions of customers throughout Saudi Arabia. Noon s logistics and fulfillment network in the Kingdom has grown to more than 270 000 sq m including CFCs last-mile hubs and many gateway hubs. noon is committed to enabling the development of systems that contribute to maximizing economic impact and investment across the Kingdom while also creating increased employment opportunities in our local communities says Ahmed Gadouri noon KSA. Our in-house logistics and fulfillment network is critical in driving speed and efficiency to support an ever-improving cus...
The perfume exhibition the largest of its kind in the Middle East has opened to the Riyadh Season visitors at Riyadh Front area - one of the season s entertainment areas - and will continue until March 14. The participating perfume pavilions witnessed a large visitors turnout which included more than 200 luxury Arab and international brands in the perfumes field in the presence of a number of experts and perfume enthusiasts reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Visitors expressed their admiration for the exhibition s activities which include holding workshops for the manufacture of perfumes and offering exclusive discounts and offers to visitors in addition to enabling visitors to try to compose their own perfumes and other distinguished events. The perfume exhibition is one of the most prominent local events that gathers the most luxurious Arab and international perfumes in the Riyadh season in one place on an are...
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The perfume exhibition the largest of its kind in the Middle East has opened to the Riyadh Season visitors at Riyadh Front area - one of the season s entertainment areas - and will continue until March 14. The participating perfume pavilions witnessed a large visitors turnout which included more than 200 luxury Arab and international brands in the perfumes field in the presence of a number of experts and perfume enthusiasts reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Visitors expressed their admiration for the exhibition s activities which include holding workshops for the manufacture of perfumes and offering exclusive discounts and offers to visitors in addition to enabling visitors to try to compose their own perfumes and other distinguished events. The perfume exhibition is one of the most prominent local events that gathers the most luxurious Arab and international perfumes in the Riyadh season in one place on an are...
Air Products Qudra is showcasing world-leading technologies global capabilities and solutions to the world s most vital energy and sustainability challenges at the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) in Riyadh. The conference is being held between February 21 and 23 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Ebubekir Koyuncu Chief Executive Officer of Air Products Qudra commented: Air Products Qudra s mission is to drive the energy transition by bringing world-class technology onsite solutions and leading project execution and operational leadership for large-scale energy and environmental projects throughout Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region. Our technologies and solutions are enabling our customers in Saudi Arabia to meet their sustainability goals and are aligned with the kingdom s 2030 Vision to create a more diverse and susta...
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Air Products Qudra is showcasing world-leading technologies global capabilities and solutions to the world s most vital energy and sustainability challenges at the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) in Riyadh. The conference is being held between February 21 and 23 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. Ebubekir Koyuncu Chief Executive Officer of Air Products Qudra commented: Air Products Qudra s mission is to drive the energy transition by bringing world-class technology onsite solutions and leading project execution and operational leadership for large-scale energy and environmental projects throughout Saudi Arabia and the Middle East region. Our technologies and solutions are enabling our customers in Saudi Arabia to meet their sustainability goals and are aligned with the kingdom s 2030 Vision to create a more diverse and susta...
Riyadh London New York San Francisco and Mumbai are key destinations for UAE corporate travellers - with conferences and trade shows accounting for a significant volume of business trips in addition to other meetings a report said. Companies/ organisations do not plan to limit their business travel as they realise the value of face-to-face interaction and to ensure longevity of business relationships according to findings from Musafir.com a leading online travel agency. On average SMEs in the UAE spent an approx. AED250 000 ( 68 050) annually (2019) on business travel. Musafir.com estimates travel demand to grow in 2022 bouncing back to 80% of pre-pandemic levels. The findings reveal that businesses are taking a conservative approach by increasing the frequency of travel and limiting the stay per trip to an average 1 - 3 days - should there be any unforeseen circumstances. Data also highlights that the UAE and KSA ...
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Riyadh London New York San Francisco and Mumbai are key destinations for UAE corporate travellers - with conferences and trade shows accounting for a significant volume of business trips in addition to other meetings a report said. Companies/ organisations do not plan to limit their business travel as they realise the value of face-to-face interaction and to ensure longevity of business relationships according to findings from Musafir.com a leading online travel agency. On average SMEs in the UAE spent an approx. AED250 000 ( 68 050) annually (2019) on business travel. Musafir.com estimates travel demand to grow in 2022 bouncing back to 80% of pre-pandemic levels. The findings reveal that businesses are taking a conservative approach by increasing the frequency of travel and limiting the stay per trip to an average 1 - 3 days - should there be any unforeseen circumstances. Data also highlights that the UAE and KSA ...
The Riyadh Season entertainment program which kicked off four months ago has achieved an unprecedented four Guinness World Records through a variety of entertainment activities such as games exhibitions and concerts. The records included 100 songs recorded using hologram technology while at the Riyadh Motor Show the season set a world record in the Guinness World Records by displaying the largest model of a Formula 1 car from Lego pieces using half a million Lego cubes reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA) . The construction process of the model took around a week and the assembly process was carried out by certified experts and specialists from LEGO. Representatives of Guinness World Records attended the assembly process via a live video broadcast to document and officially certify the achievement of a new record as the largest of its kind in the world. 11 million visitors Meanwhile Riyadh Seas...
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The Riyadh Season entertainment program which kicked off four months ago has achieved an unprecedented four Guinness World Records through a variety of entertainment activities such as games exhibitions and concerts. The records included 100 songs recorded using hologram technology while at the Riyadh Motor Show the season set a world record in the Guinness World Records by displaying the largest model of a Formula 1 car from Lego pieces using half a million Lego cubes reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA) . The construction process of the model took around a week and the assembly process was carried out by certified experts and specialists from LEGO. Representatives of Guinness World Records attended the assembly process via a live video broadcast to document and officially certify the achievement of a new record as the largest of its kind in the world. 11 million visitors Meanwhile Riyadh Seas...
Leading French construction and design firm Clestra Hauserman has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Riyadh in partnership with Saudi holding company Zuhair Al Habib. The group already has offices in the UAE Qatar Kuwait and Oman. The French group had also inaugurated its new showroom in the Saudi capital last month in the presence of Estrade Laurent Head of the Economic Department at the French Embassy of KSA and other senior officials. Known internationally for its eco-friendly partitions Clestra Hauserman s decision to open a regional office in the capital city comes one year after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the Riyadh Strategy 2030 plan. Clestra Hauserman will soon be introducing its strategic concepts such as monoblock and prefabricated workspace solutions in addition to the Fizz Box acoustic pods it stated. &nbs...
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Leading French construction and design firm Clestra Hauserman has announced the opening of its regional headquarters in Riyadh in partnership with Saudi holding company Zuhair Al Habib. The group already has offices in the UAE Qatar Kuwait and Oman. The French group had also inaugurated its new showroom in the Saudi capital last month in the presence of Estrade Laurent Head of the Economic Department at the French Embassy of KSA and other senior officials. Known internationally for its eco-friendly partitions Clestra Hauserman s decision to open a regional office in the capital city comes one year after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the Riyadh Strategy 2030 plan. Clestra Hauserman will soon be introducing its strategic concepts such as monoblock and prefabricated workspace solutions in addition to the Fizz Box acoustic pods it stated. &nbs...
Capital Travel part of Tourism365 owned by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has been appointed as a promoter and distributor for Riyadh Season within the UAE by the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA). Running until March 31 2022 Riyadh Season has welcomed more than4 million monthly visitors since its opening in October 2020 providing visitors with the unmissable opportunity to enjoy a plethora of musical performances concerts cultural events and sporting activities as well as explore Saudi Arabia s extraordinary capital. As part of its efforts to deliver exceptional and seamless experiences Capital Travel has curated two exclusive packages for UAE citizens and residents. Starting from AED3 150 ( 857) guests can stay at the 4 star Centro Olaya Hotel for four days and three nights with a double room breakfast return economy class air tickets airport transfers and Riyadh Season tickets. Starting fr...
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Capital Travel part of Tourism365 owned by Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (Adnec) has been appointed as a promoter and distributor for Riyadh Season within the UAE by the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA). Running until March 31 2022 Riyadh Season has welcomed more than4 million monthly visitors since its opening in October 2020 providing visitors with the unmissable opportunity to enjoy a plethora of musical performances concerts cultural events and sporting activities as well as explore Saudi Arabia s extraordinary capital. As part of its efforts to deliver exceptional and seamless experiences Capital Travel has curated two exclusive packages for UAE citizens and residents. Starting from AED3 150 ( 857) guests can stay at the 4 star Centro Olaya Hotel for four days and three nights with a double room breakfast return economy class air tickets airport transfers and Riyadh Season tickets. Starting fr...
Rawnaq an ultra-luxury tourism services provider based in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is set to open its office in Riyadh in February. Rawnaq is a leading supplier wholesaler and ground handler for the Indian Ocean specialising in the Maldives and surrounding islands in the Indian Ocean since 2010. Operating from its Jeddah offices the team has felt the demand for an office in Riyadh said a senior company official. The company offers a variety of services such as flights private jets luxury hotels yachts villas and five-star personal services for luxury destinations all over the world. Experience an unforgettable vacation while leaving all the usual logistics to Rawnaq says the official. The Saudi 2030 Vision excites and inspires us for the immense impact it will have on the tourism in the kingdom. Rawnaq is ecstatic about showcasing and welcoming nat...
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Rawnaq an ultra-luxury tourism services provider based in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is set to open its office in Riyadh in February. Rawnaq is a leading supplier wholesaler and ground handler for the Indian Ocean specialising in the Maldives and surrounding islands in the Indian Ocean since 2010. Operating from its Jeddah offices the team has felt the demand for an office in Riyadh said a senior company official. The company offers a variety of services such as flights private jets luxury hotels yachts villas and five-star personal services for luxury destinations all over the world. Experience an unforgettable vacation while leaving all the usual logistics to Rawnaq says the official. The Saudi 2030 Vision excites and inspires us for the immense impact it will have on the tourism in the kingdom. Rawnaq is ecstatic about showcasing and welcoming nat...
Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences the contemporary luxury hotel residence in the heart of the Saudi capital has launched a new wellness concept providing the ultimate relaxation and wellbeing experience for ladies. The ladies spa will be part of Shaza Afiya wellness centre offering a unique selection of treatments and therapies with exclusive health consulting to the guests said a statement. Haythem Al Ayoobi General Manager of Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences commented: We are thrilled to introduce the new spa that aims to deliver exceptional wellness experience for ladies at the heart of Riyadh. The spa represents an all-encompassing journey to enhance the overall state of mind and rejuvenate the body. Open from 9 am to 6 pm the ladies spa provides special offerings featuring various recuperation rejuvenation and repowering treatments for a healthy body and relaxed m...
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Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences the contemporary luxury hotel residence in the heart of the Saudi capital has launched a new wellness concept providing the ultimate relaxation and wellbeing experience for ladies. The ladies spa will be part of Shaza Afiya wellness centre offering a unique selection of treatments and therapies with exclusive health consulting to the guests said a statement. Haythem Al Ayoobi General Manager of Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences commented: We are thrilled to introduce the new spa that aims to deliver exceptional wellness experience for ladies at the heart of Riyadh. The spa represents an all-encompassing journey to enhance the overall state of mind and rejuvenate the body. Open from 9 am to 6 pm the ladies spa provides special offerings featuring various recuperation rejuvenation and repowering treatments for a healthy body and relaxed m...
Due to open in Q1 2022 the landmark JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh hotel will stand as one of the tallest buildings in Riyadh spanning 66 floors with 349 rooms and suites. Situated on King Fahad Road a peaceful oasis amidst a dynamic city and just a 5-minute drive from King Abdullah Financial District the hotel resides in one of the most desirable addresses in Riyadh. The highly anticipated hotel is also expected to offer world-class dining outlets including the renowned JW Steakhouse along with exceptional facilities spanning business wellness and much more.-- TradeArabia News Service ...
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Due to open in Q1 2022 the landmark JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh hotel will stand as one of the tallest buildings in Riyadh spanning 66 floors with 349 rooms and suites. Situated on King Fahad Road a peaceful oasis amidst a dynamic city and just a 5-minute drive from King Abdullah Financial District the hotel resides in one of the most desirable addresses in Riyadh. The highly anticipated hotel is also expected to offer world-class dining outlets including the renowned JW Steakhouse along with exceptional facilities spanning business wellness and much more.-- TradeArabia News Service ...
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Crown Prince Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) today (December 27) chaired a board meeting to review Riyadh Strategy 2030 in preparation for its launch. Prince Mohammed directed the officials to continue working on the executive plans of the strategy and directed the government entities at the national and city level to conclude implementation of plans of the strategy reported SPA. The entities will work closely with the RCRC to deliver the detailed plans and map out the initiatives and projects relevant to their respective sectors while defining budgets and responsibilities to ensure a robust and integrated governance framework for the strategy implementation prior to its launch. During the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference ...
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His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Crown Prince Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) today (December 27) chaired a board meeting to review Riyadh Strategy 2030 in preparation for its launch. Prince Mohammed directed the officials to continue working on the executive plans of the strategy and directed the government entities at the national and city level to conclude implementation of plans of the strategy reported SPA. The entities will work closely with the RCRC to deliver the detailed plans and map out the initiatives and projects relevant to their respective sectors while defining budgets and responsibilities to ensure a robust and integrated governance framework for the strategy implementation prior to its launch. During the Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference ...
Riyadh Season 2021 has attracted more than six million visitors as several free of charge zones have continued receiving visitors on a daily basis. The free of charge zones include Zaman Village; Nabd Al Riyadh and Al-Salam Tree Saudi Press Agency SPA reported. The Nabd Al Riyadh zone was opened in late November to be one of Riyadh Season s 14 entertainment venues that are highlighting the historical and cultural features of the Kingdom with visual presentations. The presentations narrate cultural and historical stories by simulating the regions of the Kingdom including those stories on the walls of Masmak Palace in addition to musical performances popular dishes and a display of fashion representing various regions. ...
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Riyadh Season 2021 has attracted more than six million visitors as several free of charge zones have continued receiving visitors on a daily basis. The free of charge zones include Zaman Village; Nabd Al Riyadh and Al-Salam Tree Saudi Press Agency SPA reported. The Nabd Al Riyadh zone was opened in late November to be one of Riyadh Season s 14 entertainment venues that are highlighting the historical and cultural features of the Kingdom with visual presentations. The presentations narrate cultural and historical stories by simulating the regions of the Kingdom including those stories on the walls of Masmak Palace in addition to musical performances popular dishes and a display of fashion representing various regions. ...
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has announced the completion of the construction and civil works of the Riyadh Metro while the overall completion of the project has reached 92 per cent said a report. A mammoth infrastructure project Riyadh Metro boasts 85 railway stations apart from six major metro lines that have been established to cover the capital city of Riyadh from all directions. There will also be a network of buses and all these cover an area of 1800 km reported The Saudi Gazette citing a senior official. More than 80 percent of the works linked to the railway stations and 350 km of rail roads across the city have been completed clocking 40 000 safe working hours stated Hossam Al Qurashi the advisor at the Commission after an inspection tour of the project site and a trial of one of the metro trains. Riyadh Metro has...
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The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has announced the completion of the construction and civil works of the Riyadh Metro while the overall completion of the project has reached 92 per cent said a report. A mammoth infrastructure project Riyadh Metro boasts 85 railway stations apart from six major metro lines that have been established to cover the capital city of Riyadh from all directions. There will also be a network of buses and all these cover an area of 1800 km reported The Saudi Gazette citing a senior official. More than 80 percent of the works linked to the railway stations and 350 km of rail roads across the city have been completed clocking 40 000 safe working hours stated Hossam Al Qurashi the advisor at the Commission after an inspection tour of the project site and a trial of one of the metro trains. Riyadh Metro has...
Saudi-based Dur Hospitality said one of its key subsidiaries Shada Hospitality has announced the opening of its executive apartments project within Al Rayyan District in capital Riyadh. An innovative youth-inspired local concept for a memorable hospitality experience Dara Al Rayyan Executive Apartments encompasses 51 suites and a host of key amenities such as a cinema hall swimming pool and a restaurant in addition to a gym and a range of major facilities. This opening takes the number of Dara properties in the kingdom to five distributed across Riyadh and Jeddah. On the project launch Sultan Al Otaibi Chairman of Shada Hospitality and CEO of Dur Hospitality said: It is a distinctive increment to Dur Hospitality s track record in developing the concept of local Saudi hospitality brands. This reflects Dur s decades-long experience in managing developing...
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Saudi-based Dur Hospitality said one of its key subsidiaries Shada Hospitality has announced the opening of its executive apartments project within Al Rayyan District in capital Riyadh. An innovative youth-inspired local concept for a memorable hospitality experience Dara Al Rayyan Executive Apartments encompasses 51 suites and a host of key amenities such as a cinema hall swimming pool and a restaurant in addition to a gym and a range of major facilities. This opening takes the number of Dara properties in the kingdom to five distributed across Riyadh and Jeddah. On the project launch Sultan Al Otaibi Chairman of Shada Hospitality and CEO of Dur Hospitality said: It is a distinctive increment to Dur Hospitality s track record in developing the concept of local Saudi hospitality brands. This reflects Dur s decades-long experience in managing developing...
SNC-Lavalin a leading engineering and construction group has been awarded the programme management office (PMO) consultancy services contract by The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) in Saudi Arabia to support its Architectural Projects Program (APP) Department. The program will play a key role in the transformation of iconic architectural landscape and urban planning projects that will benefit the wider society and help position Riyadh as one of the top 100 cities in the world said a statement from SNC-Lavalin. As part of the two-year contract it will provide programme and project management services integrated with digital solutions. This will cover the entire project management cycle from project study and planning stages followed by tender management until a successful implementation of the project. It also covers the design and development of a digital ...
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SNC-Lavalin a leading engineering and construction group has been awarded the programme management office (PMO) consultancy services contract by The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) in Saudi Arabia to support its Architectural Projects Program (APP) Department. The program will play a key role in the transformation of iconic architectural landscape and urban planning projects that will benefit the wider society and help position Riyadh as one of the top 100 cities in the world said a statement from SNC-Lavalin. As part of the two-year contract it will provide programme and project management services integrated with digital solutions. This will cover the entire project management cycle from project study and planning stages followed by tender management until a successful implementation of the project. It also covers the design and development of a digital ...
The JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh due to open in Q1 2022 is a landmark hotel and one of the tallest buildings in the capital city spanning 66 floors with 349 rooms and suites. Residing in one of the most desirable addresses in Riyadh on King Fahad Road it promises to be a peaceful oasis amidst a dynamic city and just a five-minute drive from King Abdullah Financial District. The highly anticipated hotel is also expected to offer world-class dining outlets including the renowned JW Steakhouse along with exceptional facilities spanning business wellness and much more.-- TradeArabia News Service ...
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The JW Marriott Hotel Riyadh due to open in Q1 2022 is a landmark hotel and one of the tallest buildings in the capital city spanning 66 floors with 349 rooms and suites. Residing in one of the most desirable addresses in Riyadh on King Fahad Road it promises to be a peaceful oasis amidst a dynamic city and just a five-minute drive from King Abdullah Financial District. The highly anticipated hotel is also expected to offer world-class dining outlets including the renowned JW Steakhouse along with exceptional facilities spanning business wellness and much more.-- TradeArabia News Service ...
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) has unveiled its newly remodelled showroom in Riyadh Saudi Arabia one-stop shop that houses its well-known brands and solutions for businesses and homes. Located at the National Products Centre and Chamber of Commerce the showroom is an extension of Fine s business model that provides customers in the capital with easy access to its diverse product portfolio. In a short period after its official opening the Executive President of Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre has awarded FHH with a certificate of recognition to acknowledge the great value that the showroom adds to the shopping experience for the centre s visitors. The certificate also mirrors Fine s efforts to improve the lives of its customers and raise the bar higher in the hygiene and wellness industry. James Michael Lafferty Fine Hygienic Holding CEO ...
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Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) has unveiled its newly remodelled showroom in Riyadh Saudi Arabia one-stop shop that houses its well-known brands and solutions for businesses and homes. Located at the National Products Centre and Chamber of Commerce the showroom is an extension of Fine s business model that provides customers in the capital with easy access to its diverse product portfolio. In a short period after its official opening the Executive President of Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre has awarded FHH with a certificate of recognition to acknowledge the great value that the showroom adds to the shopping experience for the centre s visitors. The certificate also mirrors Fine s efforts to improve the lives of its customers and raise the bar higher in the hygiene and wellness industry. James Michael Lafferty Fine Hygienic Holding CEO ...
Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) has opened its newly remodeled showroom in Riyadh Saudi Arabia that features major hygienic products and solutions for businesses and homes alike under one roof. Located at the National Products Center and Chamber of Commerce the one-stop shop is an extension of Fine s business model that provides customers in the capital with easy access to its diverse product portfolio. In a short period after its official opening the Executive President of Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center has awarded FHH with a certificate of recognition to acknowledge the great value that the showroom adds to the shopping experience for the center s visitors. The certificate also mirrors Fine s efforts to improve the lives of its customers and raise the bar higher in the hygiene and wellness industry. ...
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Fine Hygienic Holding (FHH) has opened its newly remodeled showroom in Riyadh Saudi Arabia that features major hygienic products and solutions for businesses and homes alike under one roof. Located at the National Products Center and Chamber of Commerce the one-stop shop is an extension of Fine s business model that provides customers in the capital with easy access to its diverse product portfolio. In a short period after its official opening the Executive President of Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center has awarded FHH with a certificate of recognition to acknowledge the great value that the showroom adds to the shopping experience for the center s visitors. The certificate also mirrors Fine s efforts to improve the lives of its customers and raise the bar higher in the hygiene and wellness industry. ...
Chapman Taylor a key architect and masterplanner has announced the opening of an eight-screen cinema complex in Saudi capital Riyadh. Muvi Salaam Mall in Riyadh is the latest cinema to open as part of the Saudi-owned Muvi brand s roll-out across the kingdom. The 3 274-sq-m cineplex located in the suburban Alawali area can accommodate 1 045 moviegoers said the statement from Chapman Taylor. The designs for the cutting-edge cinema venues have a theme of urban downtown with the intention of creating a dynamic modern and innovative cinema experience it stated. Internal spaces are characterised by an industrial yet luxurious material palette including timber exposed steelwork exposed brickwork and an exposed concrete floor. Digital LED screens and dramatic lighting installations complement the city warehouse feel providing a s...
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Chapman Taylor a key architect and masterplanner has announced the opening of an eight-screen cinema complex in Saudi capital Riyadh. Muvi Salaam Mall in Riyadh is the latest cinema to open as part of the Saudi-owned Muvi brand s roll-out across the kingdom. The 3 274-sq-m cineplex located in the suburban Alawali area can accommodate 1 045 moviegoers said the statement from Chapman Taylor. The designs for the cutting-edge cinema venues have a theme of urban downtown with the intention of creating a dynamic modern and innovative cinema experience it stated. Internal spaces are characterised by an industrial yet luxurious material palette including timber exposed steelwork exposed brickwork and an exposed concrete floor. Digital LED screens and dramatic lighting installations complement the city warehouse feel providing a s...
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a pioneering All-Women Innovation Lab in Riyadh to collaborate with startups and universities to provide a platform for students to explore and innovate with new technologies. Besides TCS will promote collaboration between startups and academia for innovation and digital skill development in the kingdom and support Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030. The inaugural ceremony was chaired by Dr Ahmed Althnayyan Deputy Minister for Future Jobs and Digital Entrepreneurship Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Saudi Arabia and attended by dignitaries from Saudi ministries semi-government agencies as well as CXOs and directors from top Saudi banking and telecom companies. Sumanta Roy Head TCS Middle East Africa and Mediterranean said: TCS is a preferred partner to companies in the Kingdom in th...
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Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has launched a pioneering All-Women Innovation Lab in Riyadh to collaborate with startups and universities to provide a platform for students to explore and innovate with new technologies. Besides TCS will promote collaboration between startups and academia for innovation and digital skill development in the kingdom and support Saudi Arabia s Vision 2030. The inaugural ceremony was chaired by Dr Ahmed Althnayyan Deputy Minister for Future Jobs and Digital Entrepreneurship Ministry of Communication and Information Technology Saudi Arabia and attended by dignitaries from Saudi ministries semi-government agencies as well as CXOs and directors from top Saudi banking and telecom companies. Sumanta Roy Head TCS Middle East Africa and Mediterranean said: TCS is a preferred partner to companies in the Kingdom in th...
Leading contemporary philosophical thinkers will gather in Riyadh for a first of its kind philosophy conference at King Fahad National Library this week. The three-day event between December 8 and 10 will bring over 50 leading contemporary philosophical thinkers from more than 15 countries to participate in an inter-cultural dialogue to explore philosophy across an array of subjects under a theme of unpredictability . The Ministry of Culture and its Literature Publishing and Translation Commission is organising the conference to establish the Kingdom as a centre for philosophical dialogue in the region encouraging the advancement of scientific and academic research around philosophy as well as encouraging interest in philosophy and its relevance to all our lives. On the announcement of the conference Mohamed Hassan Alwan CEO of the Literature Publishing and Transl...
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Leading contemporary philosophical thinkers will gather in Riyadh for a first of its kind philosophy conference at King Fahad National Library this week. The three-day event between December 8 and 10 will bring over 50 leading contemporary philosophical thinkers from more than 15 countries to participate in an inter-cultural dialogue to explore philosophy across an array of subjects under a theme of unpredictability . The Ministry of Culture and its Literature Publishing and Translation Commission is organising the conference to establish the Kingdom as a centre for philosophical dialogue in the region encouraging the advancement of scientific and academic research around philosophy as well as encouraging interest in philosophy and its relevance to all our lives. On the announcement of the conference Mohamed Hassan Alwan CEO of the Literature Publishing and Transl...
Saudi Arabia s ambitious Riyadh Metro Network has been named the 7th most influential project of 2021 by Project Management Institute (PMI). Published today (November 25) the list which made its debut in 2019 in honour of PMI s 50th anniversary highlights compelling projects around the world and across industries that achieved significant milestones and impacted society. Riyadh Metro is one of several projects launched in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) recognised by PMI s third annual list of Most Influential Projects. The network has been spotlighted by PMI alongside a diverse selection of Mena projects including Iraq s Al-Nouri Mosque Complex Morocco s Innovation Campus and Expo 2020 as one of the top 50 influential projects of the past 12 months. Projects...
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Saudi Arabia s ambitious Riyadh Metro Network has been named the 7th most influential project of 2021 by Project Management Institute (PMI). Published today (November 25) the list which made its debut in 2019 in honour of PMI s 50th anniversary highlights compelling projects around the world and across industries that achieved significant milestones and impacted society. Riyadh Metro is one of several projects launched in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) recognised by PMI s third annual list of Most Influential Projects. The network has been spotlighted by PMI alongside a diverse selection of Mena projects including Iraq s Al-Nouri Mosque Complex Morocco s Innovation Campus and Expo 2020 as one of the top 50 influential projects of the past 12 months. Projects...
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiba Investments for Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh marking its 11th property in the Saudi capital. IHG Hotels & Resorts a leading hotel company has signed a management agreement with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiba Investments for Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh marking its 11th property in the Saudi capital. Located on Makkah Al Mukarammah Branch Road in proximity to the King Faisal Specialist Centre and the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh the new build hotel is scheduled to open in June 2025. Haitham Mattar Managing Director India Middle East & Africa IHG said: With the signing of Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh we continue to expand our footprint in the Kingdom. Our premium brand Crowne Plaza is a perfect fit for modern business travellers who des...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiba Investments for Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh marking its 11th property in the Saudi capital. IHG Hotels & Resorts a leading hotel company has signed a management agreement with Al Aqeeq Real Estate Development Company a wholly owned subsidiary of Taiba Investments for Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh marking its 11th property in the Saudi capital. Located on Makkah Al Mukarammah Branch Road in proximity to the King Faisal Specialist Centre and the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh the new build hotel is scheduled to open in June 2025. Haitham Mattar Managing Director India Middle East & Africa IHG said: With the signing of Crowne Plaza Taiba Riyadh we continue to expand our footprint in the Kingdom. Our premium brand Crowne Plaza is a perfect fit for modern business travellers who des...
Kuwait-based real estate development company Mabanee said one of its subsidiaries Shomoul Holding Company has awarded the main contract worth KD520 million ( 1.76 billion) to Nesma & Partners for the development of The Avenues Riyadh mall. Spread over a 390 000 sq m area The Avenues - Riyadh will be the ideal destination for shopping entertainment and residing in Saudi Arabia. The retail destination which enjoys a direct strategic location on King Salman Road and the King Fahad Causeway will contribute to strengthening the service and retail sectors in the kingdom as well as creating tens of thousands of job opportunities said a statement from Mabanee Company. The deal is being felicitated through Shomoul Commercial Company a Saudi company 60 per cent owned by Mabanee. Mohammad Alshaya Chairman of the Board of Shumoul Hold...
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Kuwait-based real estate development company Mabanee said one of its subsidiaries Shomoul Holding Company has awarded the main contract worth KD520 million ( 1.76 billion) to Nesma & Partners for the development of The Avenues Riyadh mall. Spread over a 390 000 sq m area The Avenues - Riyadh will be the ideal destination for shopping entertainment and residing in Saudi Arabia. The retail destination which enjoys a direct strategic location on King Salman Road and the King Fahad Causeway will contribute to strengthening the service and retail sectors in the kingdom as well as creating tens of thousands of job opportunities said a statement from Mabanee Company. The deal is being felicitated through Shomoul Commercial Company a Saudi company 60 per cent owned by Mabanee. Mohammad Alshaya Chairman of the Board of Shumoul Hold...
Saudi National Housing Company has signed five partnership agreements for the construction of over 2 000 residential units in Riyadh said a report. These units will be distributed in the suburb of Aljwan and the Almashriqiya project at prices starting at SR400 000 ( 106 655) reported Arab News . NHC is currently working to develop seven major residential suburbs with an area of more than 53 million sq m and provide more than 134 000 housing units that meet Sakani Program beneficiaries aspirations it stated. More homes are set to be built in Riyadh with a total of 147 000 units planned in order to meet the targets of the housing program the report added. ...
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Saudi National Housing Company has signed five partnership agreements for the construction of over 2 000 residential units in Riyadh said a report. These units will be distributed in the suburb of Aljwan and the Almashriqiya project at prices starting at SR400 000 ( 106 655) reported Arab News . NHC is currently working to develop seven major residential suburbs with an area of more than 53 million sq m and provide more than 134 000 housing units that meet Sakani Program beneficiaries aspirations it stated. More homes are set to be built in Riyadh with a total of 147 000 units planned in order to meet the targets of the housing program the report added. ...
Snap Inc. has announced that it will launch a Creator Studio in Riyadh Saudi Arabia in 2022 to support its local community in delivering new experiences on Snapchat. The company has recently been investing in such studios in key markets as a means to better serve local talent and business partners including its growing creator ecosystems of augmented reality (AR) lens developers verified users and local media publishers. Riyadh will be the second location to house a Snap Creator Studio following the launch of a similar location in Paris France. Snap has already confirmed that the two studios will be followed by the opening of other regional studios soon. Snap will provide advice resourcing and investments to support creators within the local ecosystem to prototype and test new ideas as well as incentivise creators to innovate with new content and AR tools according ...
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Snap Inc. has announced that it will launch a Creator Studio in Riyadh Saudi Arabia in 2022 to support its local community in delivering new experiences on Snapchat. The company has recently been investing in such studios in key markets as a means to better serve local talent and business partners including its growing creator ecosystems of augmented reality (AR) lens developers verified users and local media publishers. Riyadh will be the second location to house a Snap Creator Studio following the launch of a similar location in Paris France. Snap has already confirmed that the two studios will be followed by the opening of other regional studios soon. Snap will provide advice resourcing and investments to support creators within the local ecosystem to prototype and test new ideas as well as incentivise creators to innovate with new content and AR tools according ...
The 4th edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Responsible Care Conference opening in Riyadh next week will spotlight the role of Responsible Care in the New Normal . Seizing the new normal opportunities through Responsible Care is the theme of the conference which will take place from October 31 to November 2 2021 GPCA the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf has announced. The event will return to the kingdom as a physical gathering in compliance with government regulations after a two-year pause as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. GPCA reiterates that the safety and health of attendees speakers and employees will be of paramount importance in the organisation of this long-awaited event and every necessary step will be taken to safeguard the well-being of its participants. /div...
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The 4th edition of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Responsible Care Conference opening in Riyadh next week will spotlight the role of Responsible Care in the New Normal . Seizing the new normal opportunities through Responsible Care is the theme of the conference which will take place from October 31 to November 2 2021 GPCA the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf has announced. The event will return to the kingdom as a physical gathering in compliance with government regulations after a two-year pause as a result of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. GPCA reiterates that the safety and health of attendees speakers and employees will be of paramount importance in the organisation of this long-awaited event and every necessary step will be taken to safeguard the well-being of its participants. /div...
A total of 44 multinational companies (MNCs) today received licences to move their regional headquarters to Riyadh. The programme is expected to attract an investment of 18 billion by 2030. The licenses were issued at the 5th edition of the Future Investment Initiative attended by the world s most influential leaders in business and government said a Saudi Press Agency report. Among the companies are prestigious multinationals in diverse sectors including energy technology F&B consulting and construction. An initial batch of companies signed MoUs at the last edition of FII in January with more companies signing up in the following months. Through the Regional Headquarters Attraction Program of Multinational Companies these companies now have direct access to the region s largest economy gaining financial and geographic opportunities whilst being part of one...
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A total of 44 multinational companies (MNCs) today received licences to move their regional headquarters to Riyadh. The programme is expected to attract an investment of 18 billion by 2030. The licenses were issued at the 5th edition of the Future Investment Initiative attended by the world s most influential leaders in business and government said a Saudi Press Agency report. Among the companies are prestigious multinationals in diverse sectors including energy technology F&B consulting and construction. An initial batch of companies signed MoUs at the last edition of FII in January with more companies signing up in the following months. Through the Regional Headquarters Attraction Program of Multinational Companies these companies now have direct access to the region s largest economy gaining financial and geographic opportunities whilst being part of one...
Dubai continues to lead the region in Kearney s Global Cities report climbing four places in the global ranking while Doha experienced the most dramatic jump globally placing it third regionally while Riyadh ranks fifth in Mena. Riyadh also leads in Human Capital dimension in the GCC highlighting its ongoing efforts in attracting international talent and large foreign-born population according to the 11thedition of the report which offers key insights into how Covid-19 and the resulting pandemic containment measures have impacted the level of global engagement of 156 cities around the world. Comprising of Global Cities Index (GCI) and Global Cities Outlook (GCO) the report measures how globally engaged cities are across five dimensions: business activity human capital information exchange cultural experience and political engagement as part of the GCI. GCO which is a forward-looking evaluation based on 13 indicators assesses how the...
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Dubai continues to lead the region in Kearney s Global Cities report climbing four places in the global ranking while Doha experienced the most dramatic jump globally placing it third regionally while Riyadh ranks fifth in Mena. Riyadh also leads in Human Capital dimension in the GCC highlighting its ongoing efforts in attracting international talent and large foreign-born population according to the 11thedition of the report which offers key insights into how Covid-19 and the resulting pandemic containment measures have impacted the level of global engagement of 156 cities around the world. Comprising of Global Cities Index (GCI) and Global Cities Outlook (GCO) the report measures how globally engaged cities are across five dimensions: business activity human capital information exchange cultural experience and political engagement as part of the GCI. GCO which is a forward-looking evaluation based on 13 indicators assesses how the...
The Riyadh Season 2021 events is set to kick of today (October 20) amid global anticipation for the most prominent entertainment event at the local and regional levels. The event is expected to draw attendance of a diverse audience who bought the opening ceremony tickets within one hour of going on sale a few days ago reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The launch of Riyadh Season 2021 has been eagerly awaited by local and international fans who saw the announcements about its launch in international cities including Manhattan and New York in the USA London and Newcastle in the UK and many Arab cities including Dubai Kuwait and Doha as well as Major Saudi cities and Arab and international TV stations. The Season s events begin this year with a global parade the first of its kind at the regional level with more than 1 500 performers in costumes 2 760 drones in addition to performances dedicated to the Samaritan ...
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The Riyadh Season 2021 events is set to kick of today (October 20) amid global anticipation for the most prominent entertainment event at the local and regional levels. The event is expected to draw attendance of a diverse audience who bought the opening ceremony tickets within one hour of going on sale a few days ago reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The launch of Riyadh Season 2021 has been eagerly awaited by local and international fans who saw the announcements about its launch in international cities including Manhattan and New York in the USA London and Newcastle in the UK and many Arab cities including Dubai Kuwait and Doha as well as Major Saudi cities and Arab and international TV stations. The Season s events begin this year with a global parade the first of its kind at the regional level with more than 1 500 performers in costumes 2 760 drones in addition to performances dedicated to the Samaritan ...
Riyadh s hotel industry reported mixed performance in comparison with recent months according to preliminary September 2021 data from STR. The occupancy was 59% average daily rate (ADR) SR520.78 and revenue per available room (RevPAR) SR307.46 STR said. Absolute occupancy fell slightly from August (60.5%) but the ADR level was the market s highest since May and the RevPAR level was the highest since June. For context pre-pandemic comparable from September 2019 was 62.1% occupancy SR553.14 ADR and SR343.47 RevPAR. STR provides premium data benchmarking analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. -TradeArabia News Service ...
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Riyadh s hotel industry reported mixed performance in comparison with recent months according to preliminary September 2021 data from STR. The occupancy was 59% average daily rate (ADR) SR520.78 and revenue per available room (RevPAR) SR307.46 STR said. Absolute occupancy fell slightly from August (60.5%) but the ADR level was the market s highest since May and the RevPAR level was the highest since June. For context pre-pandemic comparable from September 2019 was 62.1% occupancy SR553.14 ADR and SR343.47 RevPAR. STR provides premium data benchmarking analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. -TradeArabia News Service ...
Saudi-based Taiba Investments Company has signed up Al Saad General Contracting Company as the main contractor for its upcoming Riyadh Hotel project being set up in the Saudi capital at an investment of SR378 million ( 101 million). One of the largest real estate investment and development companies in Saudi Arabia Taiba said the project will be implemented on a 11 073-sq-m plot owned by its subsidiary Al Aqeeq Real Estate in the Al Olaya district of Riyadh at intersection of Makkah Al Mukarramah and Al Takhassusi roads. The 17-storey hotel will boast 302 suites apartments and hotel rooms as well as a commercial centre recreational outlets in addition to a health club and spacious car parking stated the company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Taiba had recently signed an agreement with Accor for the operation of its upcoming Novotel Hotel at Madinah. ...
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Saudi-based Taiba Investments Company has signed up Al Saad General Contracting Company as the main contractor for its upcoming Riyadh Hotel project being set up in the Saudi capital at an investment of SR378 million ( 101 million). One of the largest real estate investment and development companies in Saudi Arabia Taiba said the project will be implemented on a 11 073-sq-m plot owned by its subsidiary Al Aqeeq Real Estate in the Al Olaya district of Riyadh at intersection of Makkah Al Mukarramah and Al Takhassusi roads. The 17-storey hotel will boast 302 suites apartments and hotel rooms as well as a commercial centre recreational outlets in addition to a health club and spacious car parking stated the company in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Taiba had recently signed an agreement with Accor for the operation of its upcoming Novotel Hotel at Madinah. ...
Majid Al Futtaim a leading shopping mall communities retail and leisure pioneer in the region has appointed Mace the global consultancy and construction company to support the delivery of its flagship SR16 billion ( 4.26 billion) integrated retail and lifestyle development - Riyadh North - including the integrated lifestyle destination Mall of Saudi. The master-planned Riyadh North project and Mall of Saudi is expected to house over 600 retail stores across a 300 000 sq m gross leasable area nine hotels and branded residences with 2000 keys and Ski Saudi the largest indoor ski slope and snow park in the Middle East. Reinforcing its commitment to Saudi Arabia and its contribution to Vision 2030 Majid Al Futtaim said its Riyadh North development is the fastest growing zone in the city and is already gathering pace. Mace which was appointed following a c...
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Majid Al Futtaim a leading shopping mall communities retail and leisure pioneer in the region has appointed Mace the global consultancy and construction company to support the delivery of its flagship SR16 billion ( 4.26 billion) integrated retail and lifestyle development - Riyadh North - including the integrated lifestyle destination Mall of Saudi. The master-planned Riyadh North project and Mall of Saudi is expected to house over 600 retail stores across a 300 000 sq m gross leasable area nine hotels and branded residences with 2000 keys and Ski Saudi the largest indoor ski slope and snow park in the Middle East. Reinforcing its commitment to Saudi Arabia and its contribution to Vision 2030 Majid Al Futtaim said its Riyadh North development is the fastest growing zone in the city and is already gathering pace. Mace which was appointed following a c...
Riyadh Season 2021 will begin October 20 under the slogan #Imagine_More and will be held on an area of 5.4 million sq m said the Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment (GEA). This season organized by Saudi national cadres will dazzle the world as it will include 7500 days of events including 70 Arab concerts 6 international concerts 10 international exhibitions 350 theatrical performances and 18 Arab plays as well as 6 international plays Dr Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh was quoted as saying in a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report. In addition to one free wrestling championship the event will feature two international matches and 100 interactive experiences in addition to 200 restaurants and 70 cafes. Riyadh Season is expected to provide a mixture of exclusivity suspense and modernity to make Riyadh a major hub a preferred and stimulating destination that exceeds the local and global imagina...
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Riyadh Season 2021 will begin October 20 under the slogan #Imagine_More and will be held on an area of 5.4 million sq m said the Chairman of General Authority for Entertainment (GEA). This season organized by Saudi national cadres will dazzle the world as it will include 7500 days of events including 70 Arab concerts 6 international concerts 10 international exhibitions 350 theatrical performances and 18 Arab plays as well as 6 international plays Dr Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al Al-Sheikh was quoted as saying in a Saudi Press Agency (SPA) report. In addition to one free wrestling championship the event will feature two international matches and 100 interactive experiences in addition to 200 restaurants and 70 cafes. Riyadh Season is expected to provide a mixture of exclusivity suspense and modernity to make Riyadh a major hub a preferred and stimulating destination that exceeds the local and global imagina...
Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) for the Riyadh-Qassim Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project which on completion will boast a transmission capacity of 685 000 cu m per day. Through this IWTP programme the Saudi government aims to achieve its goals of ensuring sustainable development of the country s water resources while providing affordable high-quality services said a statement from SWPC. It will develop the necessary potable water transmission systems (WTS) network comprising pipelines and interim/terminal storage facilities within the Eastern Supply Group to provide critical connectivity between the consumption centers and the upcoming desalination plants. According to SWPC a competitive process will be held to select the developer/developer consortium for the 1 392-km-long pipeline project which will ...
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Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has invited expressions of interest (EoIs) for the Riyadh-Qassim Independent Water Transmission Pipeline (IWTP) project which on completion will boast a transmission capacity of 685 000 cu m per day. Through this IWTP programme the Saudi government aims to achieve its goals of ensuring sustainable development of the country s water resources while providing affordable high-quality services said a statement from SWPC. It will develop the necessary potable water transmission systems (WTS) network comprising pipelines and interim/terminal storage facilities within the Eastern Supply Group to provide critical connectivity between the consumption centers and the upcoming desalination plants. According to SWPC a competitive process will be held to select the developer/developer consortium for the 1 392-km-long pipeline project which will ...
Jaeger-LeCoultre a luxury Swiss fine watchmaking brand has set another milestone in its dedication to the Middle East region with the unveiling of its partnership with Saudi Arabia s AlMalki Group. Building on the brand s retail vision Jaeger-LeCoultre has launched its new boutique at Mode Al Faisaliah Mall Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has always been an important market for Jaeger-LeCoultre both regionally and as part of our global retail presence. We look forward along with the AlMalki Group to bring to life the heritage savoir-faire and fine watchmaking expertise of our Grande Maison in Saudi Arabia and welcoming our clients in our new boutique at Mode Al Faisaliah Mall said Nader Iskander Brand Director Middle East India & Africa at Jaeger-LeCoultre. We are eager and excited to start this new partnership. I am confident of the...
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Jaeger-LeCoultre a luxury Swiss fine watchmaking brand has set another milestone in its dedication to the Middle East region with the unveiling of its partnership with Saudi Arabia s AlMalki Group. Building on the brand s retail vision Jaeger-LeCoultre has launched its new boutique at Mode Al Faisaliah Mall Riyadh. Saudi Arabia has always been an important market for Jaeger-LeCoultre both regionally and as part of our global retail presence. We look forward along with the AlMalki Group to bring to life the heritage savoir-faire and fine watchmaking expertise of our Grande Maison in Saudi Arabia and welcoming our clients in our new boutique at Mode Al Faisaliah Mall said Nader Iskander Brand Director Middle East India & Africa at Jaeger-LeCoultre. We are eager and excited to start this new partnership. I am confident of the...
Saudi authorities said some of the key districts in capital Riyadh have witnessed a major increase in land prices for the second quarter. The prices in Al Qairawan surged by 41% to SR3 930 the Shubra prices grew 37% to SR1 529 and Al Rabwa rates soared 36% to hit SR2 632 reported Arab News citing the Real Estate Authority s bulletin. On Jeddah the bulletin said Alwafaa district land prices rose 39.7% to SR816 average per meter followed by Al-Falah districts with 35.4% to SR1 424 and Alshatei district lands rose 35.2% to SR4.258 average per meter. In Makkah the new Umrah and the Crown Prince districts led the heights. They rose 38.1% to SR827 average price per meter and 36.2% to SR827 and SR734 average per meter respectively the report added. ...
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Saudi authorities said some of the key districts in capital Riyadh have witnessed a major increase in land prices for the second quarter. The prices in Al Qairawan surged by 41% to SR3 930 the Shubra prices grew 37% to SR1 529 and Al Rabwa rates soared 36% to hit SR2 632 reported Arab News citing the Real Estate Authority s bulletin. On Jeddah the bulletin said Alwafaa district land prices rose 39.7% to SR816 average per meter followed by Al-Falah districts with 35.4% to SR1 424 and Alshatei district lands rose 35.2% to SR4.258 average per meter. In Makkah the new Umrah and the Crown Prince districts led the heights. They rose 38.1% to SR827 average price per meter and 36.2% to SR827 and SR734 average per meter respectively the report added. ...
Three of the GCC countries capitals - Abu Dhabi (UAE); Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Manama (Bahrain) have been ranked among the world s best capital cities to visit on vacation by travel experts at Bounce based on factors such as the average cost of a hotel and transport number of attractions and restaurants and average temperatures and rainfall. Explaining the concept behind the rating travel experts at Bounce said often one of the most popular areas of a country to visit is the capital city due to it being a hub for tourist activities sightseeing and amenities within a nation. To determine which of the world s capital cities is the best to visit for a holiday numerous different factors have been taken into consideration to create a ranking for 69 of the most developed capitals in the world. As borders open up and travel becomes ever more access...
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Three of the GCC countries capitals - Abu Dhabi (UAE); Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Manama (Bahrain) have been ranked among the world s best capital cities to visit on vacation by travel experts at Bounce based on factors such as the average cost of a hotel and transport number of attractions and restaurants and average temperatures and rainfall. Explaining the concept behind the rating travel experts at Bounce said often one of the most popular areas of a country to visit is the capital city due to it being a hub for tourist activities sightseeing and amenities within a nation. To determine which of the world s capital cities is the best to visit for a holiday numerous different factors have been taken into consideration to create a ranking for 69 of the most developed capitals in the world. As borders open up and travel becomes ever more access...
World Defense Show (WDS) the global defence and security event to be held in Riyadh in March 2022 has allocated 85% of its space providing a platform for global firms to connect with the regional defence market and explore partnership opportunities with more than 100 Saudi firms exhibiting at the show. The event is being held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Key government entities have confirmed their participation at the inaugural show taking place from March 6 to 9. These include the Ministry of Defense Ministry of National Guard Ministry of Interior Presidency of State Security and General Authority for Military Industries said a statement. They will be joined by some of the largest local defence firms including Military Industries Corporation Al-Tadrea GDC Middle East Propulsion Company Saudi Arabian Mil...
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World Defense Show (WDS) the global defence and security event to be held in Riyadh in March 2022 has allocated 85% of its space providing a platform for global firms to connect with the regional defence market and explore partnership opportunities with more than 100 Saudi firms exhibiting at the show. The event is being held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. Key government entities have confirmed their participation at the inaugural show taking place from March 6 to 9. These include the Ministry of Defense Ministry of National Guard Ministry of Interior Presidency of State Security and General Authority for Military Industries said a statement. They will be joined by some of the largest local defence firms including Military Industries Corporation Al-Tadrea GDC Middle East Propulsion Company Saudi Arabian Mil...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has announced its partnership with 24N Riyadh the leading personal training and fitness experts in the Middle East with a reputation for building leaner healthier and more athletic bodies. With it s custom-made private training room in the fitness centre at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh 24N Riyadh has a team of experienced and certified trainers that inspire and teach members and guests to push boundaries both mentally and physically while enjoying progression and results. Additional services provided by 24N Riyadh are specialised physiotherapy sessions performed in the hotel s Spa treatment rooms in-room private training sessions and health coaching sessions providing nutritional guidance and provisions. 24N Riyadh CEO Luis De Vera said: I originally came to the Kingdom for a visit and realised the raw potential here s...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has announced its partnership with 24N Riyadh the leading personal training and fitness experts in the Middle East with a reputation for building leaner healthier and more athletic bodies. With it s custom-made private training room in the fitness centre at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh 24N Riyadh has a team of experienced and certified trainers that inspire and teach members and guests to push boundaries both mentally and physically while enjoying progression and results. Additional services provided by 24N Riyadh are specialised physiotherapy sessions performed in the hotel s Spa treatment rooms in-room private training sessions and health coaching sessions providing nutritional guidance and provisions. 24N Riyadh CEO Luis De Vera said: I originally came to the Kingdom for a visit and realised the raw potential here s...
Roshn a national community developer fully owned company by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced that Roshn Riyadh its first residential community in the capital featuring over 30 000 private homes has been renamed Sedra (Arabic for endurance). The Sedra community is spread across an area of 20 million sq m and it is strategically located north of Riyadh south of King Khalid Airport also within close proximity to Princess Nourah University and behind of Riyadh Front. Close to key highways and public transportation to provide residents with a superior living experience. The name Sedra is inspired by the indigenous tree that is widely found in the Saudi community. The name means endurance and is aligned with Roshn s objective to create a community that promotes the preservation of nature and a sustainable lifestyle in line with Vision 2030. div...
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Roshn a national community developer fully owned company by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced that Roshn Riyadh its first residential community in the capital featuring over 30 000 private homes has been renamed Sedra (Arabic for endurance). The Sedra community is spread across an area of 20 million sq m and it is strategically located north of Riyadh south of King Khalid Airport also within close proximity to Princess Nourah University and behind of Riyadh Front. Close to key highways and public transportation to provide residents with a superior living experience. The name Sedra is inspired by the indigenous tree that is widely found in the Saudi community. The name means endurance and is aligned with Roshn s objective to create a community that promotes the preservation of nature and a sustainable lifestyle in line with Vision 2030. div...
The first flight of the pilgrims from inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah yesterday (July 17) coming from Riyadh. The flight has 258 pilgrims on board who were received by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Affairs of Umrah Performers and Pilgrims Hisham bin Abdulmoneim Saeed Director of King Abdulaziz International Airport Essam bin Fouad Nour and a number of government sector officials working at the airport reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The pilgrims expressed their happiness for being among the performers of Hajj this year hailing the attention care and facilities provided during the registration for the issuance of Hajj permits health and preventive measures and the concerted efforts of the participating sectors. ...
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The first flight of the pilgrims from inside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah yesterday (July 17) coming from Riyadh. The flight has 258 pilgrims on board who were received by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Affairs of Umrah Performers and Pilgrims Hisham bin Abdulmoneim Saeed Director of King Abdulaziz International Airport Essam bin Fouad Nour and a number of government sector officials working at the airport reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The pilgrims expressed their happiness for being among the performers of Hajj this year hailing the attention care and facilities provided during the registration for the issuance of Hajj permits health and preventive measures and the concerted efforts of the participating sectors. ...
Saudi Arabia plans to build an airport in capital Riyadh to serve as a base for the new airline the kingdom s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) is looking to launch as it targets a vast increase in tourist arrivals reported Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The 430 billion fund said earlier this year it plans to invest in aviation to help capture the tourist boom envisioned by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The new airline reported locally earlier this year would serve tourists and business travelers while Saudi national carrier would focus on religious tourism from its base in Jeddah said the people asking not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. The PIF is exploring the idea of investing billions in a new international airport in Riyadh the people said. The size of the facility and timeline for i...
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Saudi Arabia plans to build an airport in capital Riyadh to serve as a base for the new airline the kingdom s sovereign wealth fund Public Investment Fund (PIF) is looking to launch as it targets a vast increase in tourist arrivals reported Bloomberg citing people familiar with the matter. The 430 billion fund said earlier this year it plans to invest in aviation to help capture the tourist boom envisioned by Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The new airline reported locally earlier this year would serve tourists and business travelers while Saudi national carrier would focus on religious tourism from its base in Jeddah said the people asking not to be identified due to the sensitivity of the matter. The PIF is exploring the idea of investing billions in a new international airport in Riyadh the people said. The size of the facility and timeline for i...
Expanding its presence in the capital city of Saudi Arabia IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing the Hotel Indigo brand to the kingdom with the signing of a new hotel in Riyadh. This development also marks the first hotel to be signed under the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between IHG and RIVA Development Company via its wholly owned subsidiary RIVA Hospitality for Hotel Services Company. A new built property Hotel Indigo Riyadh King Abdallah Road will feature 228 design-led rooms and will open its doors to guests in March 2025. Offering authentic local experiences combined with a modern design the hotel will also feature two dining options a pool and a fitness center. Additionally the hotel will offer 353-sq-m of meeting and events space to cater to the demands of business travelers visiting Saudi Arabia s capital city. Speaking on the announcement Haitham Mattar...
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Expanding its presence in the capital city of Saudi Arabia IHG Hotels & Resorts is bringing the Hotel Indigo brand to the kingdom with the signing of a new hotel in Riyadh. This development also marks the first hotel to be signed under the Master Development Agreement (MDA) between IHG and RIVA Development Company via its wholly owned subsidiary RIVA Hospitality for Hotel Services Company. A new built property Hotel Indigo Riyadh King Abdallah Road will feature 228 design-led rooms and will open its doors to guests in March 2025. Offering authentic local experiences combined with a modern design the hotel will also feature two dining options a pool and a fitness center. Additionally the hotel will offer 353-sq-m of meeting and events space to cater to the demands of business travelers visiting Saudi Arabia s capital city. Speaking on the announcement Haitham Mattar...
Riyadh s hotel industry reported its highest room rates in three months in May according to new data. Preliminary May 2021 data from STR showed occupancy levels at 42.8 per cent average daily rate (ADR) at SAR544.31 ( 144.9) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) at SAR232.85 ( 62). Each of the three key performance metrics were up from April but despite the month-over-month increase occupancy and RevPAR came in lower than earlier pandemic-affected months. Year-over-year percentage increases are substantial because of the comparison with the months most affected by the pandemic in 2020. - TradeArabia News Service ...
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Riyadh s hotel industry reported its highest room rates in three months in May according to new data. Preliminary May 2021 data from STR showed occupancy levels at 42.8 per cent average daily rate (ADR) at SAR544.31 ( 144.9) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) at SAR232.85 ( 62). Each of the three key performance metrics were up from April but despite the month-over-month increase occupancy and RevPAR came in lower than earlier pandemic-affected months. Year-over-year percentage increases are substantial because of the comparison with the months most affected by the pandemic in 2020. - TradeArabia News Service ...
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas celebrated the debut of its new direct route connecting Riyadh and the Ukrainian capital Kiev in presence of the Ukrainian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vadym Vakhrushev and flynas CEO Bandar Almuhanna and Vice President of Commercial at Riyadh Airports Company Abdulaziz Alasaker in addition to a delegation of representatives from the Saudi Tourism Authority and Riyadh Airports Company. The new route was launched in line with flynas expansion strategy aiming to add a series of new global destinations as part of its direct flight offerings ultimately supporting the targets of the Saudi Vision 2030 in augmenting the air travel and tourism sectors to become key contributors in transforming the Kingdom into an attractive economic global hub. The new destination launch was preceded by the dropping of visa requirements for Saudi citizens entering Ukraine. It is also set to enc...
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Saudi low-cost carrier flynas celebrated the debut of its new direct route connecting Riyadh and the Ukrainian capital Kiev in presence of the Ukrainian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Vadym Vakhrushev and flynas CEO Bandar Almuhanna and Vice President of Commercial at Riyadh Airports Company Abdulaziz Alasaker in addition to a delegation of representatives from the Saudi Tourism Authority and Riyadh Airports Company. The new route was launched in line with flynas expansion strategy aiming to add a series of new global destinations as part of its direct flight offerings ultimately supporting the targets of the Saudi Vision 2030 in augmenting the air travel and tourism sectors to become key contributors in transforming the Kingdom into an attractive economic global hub. The new destination launch was preceded by the dropping of visa requirements for Saudi citizens entering Ukraine. It is also set to enc...
Tommy Hilfiger which is owned by PVH Corp. has opened its newest store at the iconic Nakheel Mall a luxury shopping destination and home to premium and international brands in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The store features the brand s new Footwear & Accessories concept in KSA. The new concept debuted in the region with the first of its kind at Dubai Mall earlier in May. Acting in accordance with government Covid-19 guidelines strict precautionary measures have been implemented throughout the store to protect the health and safety of staff and consumers. Dedicated exclusively to showcase the latest footwear accessories and handbag drops from both brands the store is operated by the Apparel Group LLC one of the largest in-store retailers franchisee and tommy.com operators for Tommy Hilfiger in UAE KSA Kuwait Bahrain and Qatar. The new store features over 92 sq m of shopping space reflecting Tommy Hilfiger s global sto...
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Tommy Hilfiger which is owned by PVH Corp. has opened its newest store at the iconic Nakheel Mall a luxury shopping destination and home to premium and international brands in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The store features the brand s new Footwear & Accessories concept in KSA. The new concept debuted in the region with the first of its kind at Dubai Mall earlier in May. Acting in accordance with government Covid-19 guidelines strict precautionary measures have been implemented throughout the store to protect the health and safety of staff and consumers. Dedicated exclusively to showcase the latest footwear accessories and handbag drops from both brands the store is operated by the Apparel Group LLC one of the largest in-store retailers franchisee and tommy.com operators for Tommy Hilfiger in UAE KSA Kuwait Bahrain and Qatar. The new store features over 92 sq m of shopping space reflecting Tommy Hilfiger s global sto...
Louvre Hotels Group has announced that the Golden Tulip Riyadh Hotel will officially open its doors on June 15. Located in the heart of Riyadh City the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the hotel offers 94 elegantly designed rooms including 15 top class suites. It also features luxurious accommodations in a first-class location as well as quick access to the key ministries commercial areas and transportation hubs for business travellers. The opulent Al Hamra Mall is a short walk from the hotel while the Riyadh Convention Centre is only 3 minutes away by car. The Golden Tulip Riyadh Hotel which overlooks King Abdullah Road is 25 minutes from King Khaled International Airport. The six-storey hotel has an outdoor pool on the roof which offers a spectacular view over the city of Riyadh especially at night. Those wishing to indulge themselves would enjoy a visit to the Tulip Restaurant and ...
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Louvre Hotels Group has announced that the Golden Tulip Riyadh Hotel will officially open its doors on June 15. Located in the heart of Riyadh City the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia the hotel offers 94 elegantly designed rooms including 15 top class suites. It also features luxurious accommodations in a first-class location as well as quick access to the key ministries commercial areas and transportation hubs for business travellers. The opulent Al Hamra Mall is a short walk from the hotel while the Riyadh Convention Centre is only 3 minutes away by car. The Golden Tulip Riyadh Hotel which overlooks King Abdullah Road is 25 minutes from King Khaled International Airport. The six-storey hotel has an outdoor pool on the roof which offers a spectacular view over the city of Riyadh especially at night. Those wishing to indulge themselves would enjoy a visit to the Tulip Restaurant and ...
French luxury fashion and perfume house Givenchy will premiere its Fall 2021 precollection by Mathew M. Williams at an exclusive dedicated pop-up store at Centria Mall the premier luxury shopping complex in Riyadh. Fusing extravagance classicism and radical style Givenchy s latest silhouettes focus on sensorial enveloping materials monumental volumes and sculptural silhouettes defined by crisp tailoring and an architectural approach to layering. Likewise this customized retail environment reprises Matthew M. Williams chunky G-chain cubes on a massive scale accentuating the tactile aspect of materials and finishes via 4G-embossed wall coverings in pink rubber and display elements in polished stainless steel brushed chrome and glass The season s star accessory the modern and timeless 4G statement handbag is specially showcased on humanoid sculptures by the British-born artist Ewan M...
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French luxury fashion and perfume house Givenchy will premiere its Fall 2021 precollection by Mathew M. Williams at an exclusive dedicated pop-up store at Centria Mall the premier luxury shopping complex in Riyadh. Fusing extravagance classicism and radical style Givenchy s latest silhouettes focus on sensorial enveloping materials monumental volumes and sculptural silhouettes defined by crisp tailoring and an architectural approach to layering. Likewise this customized retail environment reprises Matthew M. Williams chunky G-chain cubes on a massive scale accentuating the tactile aspect of materials and finishes via 4G-embossed wall coverings in pink rubber and display elements in polished stainless steel brushed chrome and glass The season s star accessory the modern and timeless 4G statement handbag is specially showcased on humanoid sculptures by the British-born artist Ewan M...
Zain KSA appears at the top of the Saudi telecom scene as it has recently gained additional international recognition in addition to the previous international and regional awards and certificates it has won. The recognition came this time in the globally acclaimed umlaut report specialised in measuring the performance of global networks focusing on the efforts of Zain KSA in leading the development of the wireless network in all parts of the Saudi capital Riyadh. It was distinguished from the rest of the telecom and internet service providers in the 5G network in addition to the advanced technologies and strong digital performance of the company. It was recognised as the best 5G Riyadh and the fastest in downloading and uploading files. Moreover Zain KSA was also recognised for having the fastest YouTube video start time and browsing websites which supports cus...
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Zain KSA appears at the top of the Saudi telecom scene as it has recently gained additional international recognition in addition to the previous international and regional awards and certificates it has won. The recognition came this time in the globally acclaimed umlaut report specialised in measuring the performance of global networks focusing on the efforts of Zain KSA in leading the development of the wireless network in all parts of the Saudi capital Riyadh. It was distinguished from the rest of the telecom and internet service providers in the 5G network in addition to the advanced technologies and strong digital performance of the company. It was recognised as the best 5G Riyadh and the fastest in downloading and uploading files. Moreover Zain KSA was also recognised for having the fastest YouTube video start time and browsing websites which supports cus...
Saudi Crown Prince HRH Muhammad Bin Salman the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence has announced plans to build 53 000 new residential units in the north of capital Riyadh and transfer their ownership to the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This comes in line with the Crown Prince s plan to double the number of housing units in the capital and help boost the rate of home ownership of nationals. As per the directive from Saudi Crown Prince new residential plots will be allocated on an area of 20 million sq m north of Riyadh in addition to the transfer of their ownership to the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. This allocation aims to increase the residential area of Al Jawan suburb from 10 million sq m to 30 million sq m as well as to build additional fully served housing unit...
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Saudi Crown Prince HRH Muhammad Bin Salman the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence has announced plans to build 53 000 new residential units in the north of capital Riyadh and transfer their ownership to the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This comes in line with the Crown Prince s plan to double the number of housing units in the capital and help boost the rate of home ownership of nationals. As per the directive from Saudi Crown Prince new residential plots will be allocated on an area of 20 million sq m north of Riyadh in addition to the transfer of their ownership to the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. This allocation aims to increase the residential area of Al Jawan suburb from 10 million sq m to 30 million sq m as well as to build additional fully served housing unit...
In a unique collaboration Saudi real estate company Dar Al Arkan has joined forces with global designer Elie Saab to launch exclusive co-branded villas within its Shams Ar Riyadh development. Reflecting the sophisticated elegance and exceptional detailing that Elie Saab is recognised for in the haute couture world the villas have the Elie Saab signature style with exquisite designs setting a new standard for modern luxury living in the kingdom. The world-renowned designer will provide the creative guidance and curate the refined design elements that encapsulate the project. In addition to the exterior concept the beauty of his designs will be captured and reflected in the interiors to create a seamless charm and elegant continuity across all aspects of each villa. Elie Saab will also give his artistic vision and input to the ov...
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In a unique collaboration Saudi real estate company Dar Al Arkan has joined forces with global designer Elie Saab to launch exclusive co-branded villas within its Shams Ar Riyadh development. Reflecting the sophisticated elegance and exceptional detailing that Elie Saab is recognised for in the haute couture world the villas have the Elie Saab signature style with exquisite designs setting a new standard for modern luxury living in the kingdom. The world-renowned designer will provide the creative guidance and curate the refined design elements that encapsulate the project. In addition to the exterior concept the beauty of his designs will be captured and reflected in the interiors to create a seamless charm and elegant continuity across all aspects of each villa. Elie Saab will also give his artistic vision and input to the ov...
Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company (AWPT) has signed a contract with Riyadh Airports Company for the second phase of upgradation work related to the sewage network in King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. One of the leading Saudi utility companies with excellent track record in water and wastewater field AWPT specialises in providing EPC construction and O&M services. It designs constructs operates maintains and manages all types of water and wastewater projects. The contract worth SR37.7 million ( 10.3 million) was awarded last month by the Saudi group said AWPT in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Once the site at King Khalid International Airport gets handed over the company will start the upgradation work which will be completed within nine months it stated. &n...
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Saudi-based Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Company (AWPT) has signed a contract with Riyadh Airports Company for the second phase of upgradation work related to the sewage network in King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. One of the leading Saudi utility companies with excellent track record in water and wastewater field AWPT specialises in providing EPC construction and O&M services. It designs constructs operates maintains and manages all types of water and wastewater projects. The contract worth SR37.7 million ( 10.3 million) was awarded last month by the Saudi group said AWPT in its filing to the Saudi bourse Tadawul. Once the site at King Khalid International Airport gets handed over the company will start the upgradation work which will be completed within nine months it stated. &n...
flynas the Saudi Air carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East recently inaugurated the first of its flights to the historical city of AlUla in a direct trip from Riyadh. Upon its arrival at the AlUla International Airport the aircraft was received by a delegation on behalf of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and a number of the airline s affiliates. flynas CEO Bander Almohanna extended his gratitude to the General Aviation of Civil Authority (GACA) and the RCU for their efforts and collaboration with flynas in achieving the shared goal of increasing access to the historical city of AlUla as the destination continues to open up to tourism and offer more heritage and culture experiences. flynas has been keen on offering the best service for travellers interested in visiting this unique historical city in accordance with the airline s overarching strategy that aims to take travel...
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flynas the Saudi Air carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East recently inaugurated the first of its flights to the historical city of AlUla in a direct trip from Riyadh. Upon its arrival at the AlUla International Airport the aircraft was received by a delegation on behalf of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and a number of the airline s affiliates. flynas CEO Bander Almohanna extended his gratitude to the General Aviation of Civil Authority (GACA) and the RCU for their efforts and collaboration with flynas in achieving the shared goal of increasing access to the historical city of AlUla as the destination continues to open up to tourism and offer more heritage and culture experiences. flynas has been keen on offering the best service for travellers interested in visiting this unique historical city in accordance with the airline s overarching strategy that aims to take travel...
Noor Riyadh one of the world s most exciting festivals of light and art combining the highest quality of light artworks across the largest city footprint ignites today (March 18) for the first time starting 17 days of spectacular installations lighting up skies of Riyadh. Over 60 celebrated global artists from as far and wide as Canada Mexico China France Germany Italy Japan Netherlands Spain Sweden United Kingdom and US are taking part in Noor Riyadh in addition to 23 leading Saudi artists who have been selected to display significant works of light art under the theme of Under One Sky as a symbol of unity. The event is part of the larger Riyadh Art programme that is investing in more than 1 000 pieces of public art to turn the city into a gallery without walls. Hosam Al Qurashi the advisor of brand and marketing to the Royal Commission for Riyadh...
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Noor Riyadh one of the world s most exciting festivals of light and art combining the highest quality of light artworks across the largest city footprint ignites today (March 18) for the first time starting 17 days of spectacular installations lighting up skies of Riyadh. Over 60 celebrated global artists from as far and wide as Canada Mexico China France Germany Italy Japan Netherlands Spain Sweden United Kingdom and US are taking part in Noor Riyadh in addition to 23 leading Saudi artists who have been selected to display significant works of light art under the theme of Under One Sky as a symbol of unity. The event is part of the larger Riyadh Art programme that is investing in more than 1 000 pieces of public art to turn the city into a gallery without walls. Hosam Al Qurashi the advisor of brand and marketing to the Royal Commission for Riyadh...
flynas a Saudi Arabia-based low-cost airline inaugurated the first of its flights to the historical city of AlUla in a direct flight from Riyadh yesterday (March 17). The new route utilizes flynas A320 neo aircraft the latest addition to the carrier s fleet bearing the Design of Year of Arabic Calligraphy as part of flynas contribution to the Ministry of Culture s initiative in this direction. Upon its arrival at AlUla International Airport the aircraft was received by a delegation on behalf of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and a number of airline s affiliates. flynas CEO Bander Almohanna extended his gratitude to the General Aviation of Civil Authority (GACA) and the RCU for their efforts and collaboration with flynas in achieving the shared goal of increasing access to the historical city of AlUla as the destination continues to open up to tourism and offer more heritage...
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flynas a Saudi Arabia-based low-cost airline inaugurated the first of its flights to the historical city of AlUla in a direct flight from Riyadh yesterday (March 17). The new route utilizes flynas A320 neo aircraft the latest addition to the carrier s fleet bearing the Design of Year of Arabic Calligraphy as part of flynas contribution to the Ministry of Culture s initiative in this direction. Upon its arrival at AlUla International Airport the aircraft was received by a delegation on behalf of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and a number of airline s affiliates. flynas CEO Bander Almohanna extended his gratitude to the General Aviation of Civil Authority (GACA) and the RCU for their efforts and collaboration with flynas in achieving the shared goal of increasing access to the historical city of AlUla as the destination continues to open up to tourism and offer more heritage...
This Mother s Day Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is presenting a luxurious range of experiences for all mothers enhanced with global health and safety measures through the hotel s Lead With Care program. From a tempting Mother s day rooms offer from March 18 to 22 an exquisite Friday Brunch and rejuvenating spa experiences we will make your Mom s special day a one to remember a hotel statement said. Recently emerging from its multi-phase transformative renovation Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is welcoming guests to enjoy its newly-designed accommodations for an unforgettable Mother s Day experience in the heart of downtown. The Mother s Day special offer includes: - Buffet Breakfast for two guests at Elements restaurant - Choice of daily buffet lunch dinner or Friday Brunch at Elements restaurant for two guests - Bouquet of Flowers -...
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This Mother s Day Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is presenting a luxurious range of experiences for all mothers enhanced with global health and safety measures through the hotel s Lead With Care program. From a tempting Mother s day rooms offer from March 18 to 22 an exquisite Friday Brunch and rejuvenating spa experiences we will make your Mom s special day a one to remember a hotel statement said. Recently emerging from its multi-phase transformative renovation Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is welcoming guests to enjoy its newly-designed accommodations for an unforgettable Mother s Day experience in the heart of downtown. The Mother s Day special offer includes: - Buffet Breakfast for two guests at Elements restaurant - Choice of daily buffet lunch dinner or Friday Brunch at Elements restaurant for two guests - Bouquet of Flowers -...
VFS Global an outsourcing and technology services specialist said its operations at the Al Hada Visa Application Centre in Riyadh was managed by all-female staff on the International Women s Day. As part of the unique initiative a women-only team handled visa applications for 28 countries including Canada the UK and countries falling under the Schengen zone. In addition female team members took control of security operated control rooms as well as transported passports to respective embassies/missions. Sumanth Kapoor Business Head KSA & Bahrain VFS Global said: VFS Global is proud to support International Women s Day. We are having an all-female work day at Al Hada centre to honour the social economic and cultural achievements of women in Saudi Arabia and across the world. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women s equality so we are committing to empowering our teams with actionable steps...
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VFS Global an outsourcing and technology services specialist said its operations at the Al Hada Visa Application Centre in Riyadh was managed by all-female staff on the International Women s Day. As part of the unique initiative a women-only team handled visa applications for 28 countries including Canada the UK and countries falling under the Schengen zone. In addition female team members took control of security operated control rooms as well as transported passports to respective embassies/missions. Sumanth Kapoor Business Head KSA & Bahrain VFS Global said: VFS Global is proud to support International Women s Day. We are having an all-female work day at Al Hada centre to honour the social economic and cultural achievements of women in Saudi Arabia and across the world. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women s equality so we are committing to empowering our teams with actionable steps...
Roka a leader in robatayaki cuisine is set to open its doors this summer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Roka Riyadh will be one of the first key international brands set to enter the up-and-coming F&B scene in Saudi Arabia. The new venue is the brainchild of co-founder and creator Rainer Becker and the brand s second international opening following the successful launch of Roka Dubai one of last year s most anticipated new dining destinations. Located on the new Tahlia Gate the 5 629-sq-ft venue seats 161 diners inside and 82 covers on the urban oasis terrace with design elements taken from the iconic London venues in Mayfair and Charlotte Street. Roka brings to Riyadh its award-winning Japanese robatayaki concept and unique style of contemporary Japanese cooking. The robata grill is at the heart of its award-winning menu a traditional Japanese cooking method inspired by fishermen cooking fish over c...
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Roka a leader in robatayaki cuisine is set to open its doors this summer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Roka Riyadh will be one of the first key international brands set to enter the up-and-coming F&B scene in Saudi Arabia. The new venue is the brainchild of co-founder and creator Rainer Becker and the brand s second international opening following the successful launch of Roka Dubai one of last year s most anticipated new dining destinations. Located on the new Tahlia Gate the 5 629-sq-ft venue seats 161 diners inside and 82 covers on the urban oasis terrace with design elements taken from the iconic London venues in Mayfair and Charlotte Street. Roka brings to Riyadh its award-winning Japanese robatayaki concept and unique style of contemporary Japanese cooking. The robata grill is at the heart of its award-winning menu a traditional Japanese cooking method inspired by fishermen cooking fish over c...
Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer powered by Public Investment Fund (PIF) is planning to start off-plan sales at its flagship project in Riyadh later this year with the handover of the first homes likely in early 2022 reported Arab News . Roshn Riyadh which is coming up on a 20-million-sq-m area near King Khalid International Airport will boast more than 30 000 homes. Conveniently located close to the city s main attractions key highways and transportation links Roshn Riyadh is the first community as part of the Saudi developer s mandate to build communities across the kingdom. The project boasts contemporary homes that fuse modern design with a celebration of the capital s rich heritage in addition to mosques retail and F&B outlets parks schools and le...
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Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer powered by Public Investment Fund (PIF) is planning to start off-plan sales at its flagship project in Riyadh later this year with the handover of the first homes likely in early 2022 reported Arab News . Roshn Riyadh which is coming up on a 20-million-sq-m area near King Khalid International Airport will boast more than 30 000 homes. Conveniently located close to the city s main attractions key highways and transportation links Roshn Riyadh is the first community as part of the Saudi developer s mandate to build communities across the kingdom. The project boasts contemporary homes that fuse modern design with a celebration of the capital s rich heritage in addition to mosques retail and F&B outlets parks schools and le...
The British Embassy in Riyadh today launched the #TogetherForOurPlanet campaign calling on all of society to pledge one climate action to stop climate change. The campaign drives awareness about the impact of human actions on climate change and calls on the private sector institutions individuals and the wider community in Saudi Arabia to do their part in helping to tackle global warming. Individuals and organisations can share their pledge on their social media channels tagging @UKinSaudiArabia and using the campaign hashtags. As we recover from Covid-19 it is critical that we build back greener and more resilient protecting the environment for future generations. Our world continues to get hotter and climate change is a challenge for all. It is crucial that all countries and people take action to safeguard our planet said the embassy. ...
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The British Embassy in Riyadh today launched the #TogetherForOurPlanet campaign calling on all of society to pledge one climate action to stop climate change. The campaign drives awareness about the impact of human actions on climate change and calls on the private sector institutions individuals and the wider community in Saudi Arabia to do their part in helping to tackle global warming. Individuals and organisations can share their pledge on their social media channels tagging @UKinSaudiArabia and using the campaign hashtags. As we recover from Covid-19 it is critical that we build back greener and more resilient protecting the environment for future generations. Our world continues to get hotter and climate change is a challenge for all. It is crucial that all countries and people take action to safeguard our planet said the embassy. ...
Saudi-based Sulaiman Al Habib Group said its subsidiary Gharb Al Takhassusi Hospital for Healthcare has signed up Masah Construction Company for the development of a new maternity and paediatric hospital in capital Riyadh. The move comes following the go-ahead from the board members for SR71 million ( 19 million) contract for the key healthcare facility said Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. Under this one-year contract Masah Construction Company will complete all structural works related to the project it stated. Sulaiman Al Habib Group said the initial approval was obtained from the Ministry of Health to open the healthcare facility The company is currently working to receive the construction license from Riyadh Municipality it added .-TradeArabia News Service ...
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Saudi-based Sulaiman Al Habib Group said its subsidiary Gharb Al Takhassusi Hospital for Healthcare has signed up Masah Construction Company for the development of a new maternity and paediatric hospital in capital Riyadh. The move comes following the go-ahead from the board members for SR71 million ( 19 million) contract for the key healthcare facility said Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. Under this one-year contract Masah Construction Company will complete all structural works related to the project it stated. Sulaiman Al Habib Group said the initial approval was obtained from the Ministry of Health to open the healthcare facility The company is currently working to receive the construction license from Riyadh Municipality it added .-TradeArabia News Service ...
King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh Saudi Arabia has received the Voice of Customer certificate awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI) World making it the first airport in Saudi Arabia to do so one of only three airports in the region and 140 airports around the world. The certificate is awarded to airports that demonstrate a commitment to communicating and listening to travellers feedback related to the quality of services provided across various areas in addition to the airports adherence to the health and safety protocols followed during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Commenting on this latest achievement in a long series made by KKIA Engineer Mohammed Al Maghlouth CEO of Riyadh Airports Company said: We are proud to receive this global certificate from such a prestigious entity. This accomplishment reflects our commitment to offering the highest s...
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King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh Saudi Arabia has received the Voice of Customer certificate awarded by the Airports Council International (ACI) World making it the first airport in Saudi Arabia to do so one of only three airports in the region and 140 airports around the world. The certificate is awarded to airports that demonstrate a commitment to communicating and listening to travellers feedback related to the quality of services provided across various areas in addition to the airports adherence to the health and safety protocols followed during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Commenting on this latest achievement in a long series made by KKIA Engineer Mohammed Al Maghlouth CEO of Riyadh Airports Company said: We are proud to receive this global certificate from such a prestigious entity. This accomplishment reflects our commitment to offering the highest s...
Riyadh s hotel industry reported its highest overall performance since the start of the pandemic says STR s preliminary data. Year-over-year declines remained significant. Based on daily data from January 2021 Riyadh reported the following in year-over-year comparisons Occupancy: 56.2 per cent (down 23.8 per cent) Average daily rate (ADR): SAR582.92/ 155.3 (down 9.9 per cent) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): SAR327.56/ 87.2 (down 31.3 per cent) The absolute RevPAR level was the highest for any month in Riyadh since February 2020. When looking at daily data January 1 was the only day of the month that Riyadh hotels saw year-over-year growth in occupancy and RevPAR along with the highest absolute levels: occupancy (up 12.2 per cent to 68.6 per cent) ADR (up 2.3 per cent to SAR616.13/ 164) and RevPAR (up 14.7 pe...
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Riyadh s hotel industry reported its highest overall performance since the start of the pandemic says STR s preliminary data. Year-over-year declines remained significant. Based on daily data from January 2021 Riyadh reported the following in year-over-year comparisons Occupancy: 56.2 per cent (down 23.8 per cent) Average daily rate (ADR): SAR582.92/ 155.3 (down 9.9 per cent) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): SAR327.56/ 87.2 (down 31.3 per cent) The absolute RevPAR level was the highest for any month in Riyadh since February 2020. When looking at daily data January 1 was the only day of the month that Riyadh hotels saw year-over-year growth in occupancy and RevPAR along with the highest absolute levels: occupancy (up 12.2 per cent to 68.6 per cent) ADR (up 2.3 per cent to SAR616.13/ 164) and RevPAR (up 14.7 pe...
A total of 24 international companies such as PepsiCo Schlumberger Deloitte PWC Tim Hortons Bechtel Bosch and Boston Scientific have signed agreements with the Saudi authorities to set up their regional offices in capital Riyadh reported SPA. The deals were inked by the CEOs of these companies in the presence of Minister of Investment Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Falih and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City Fahd bin Abdulmohsen Al Rasheed. This step reflects the importance and confidence in the Saudi market regionally and globally stated the report. The efforts to attract regional offices of international companies come in line with the Riyadh strategy which aims to double the size of its economy and achieve major leaps in generating jobs improving the quality of life and attracting and expanding investments to elevate the Saudi capital to the...
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A total of 24 international companies such as PepsiCo Schlumberger Deloitte PWC Tim Hortons Bechtel Bosch and Boston Scientific have signed agreements with the Saudi authorities to set up their regional offices in capital Riyadh reported SPA. The deals were inked by the CEOs of these companies in the presence of Minister of Investment Engineer Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al Falih and CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City Fahd bin Abdulmohsen Al Rasheed. This step reflects the importance and confidence in the Saudi market regionally and globally stated the report. The efforts to attract regional offices of international companies come in line with the Riyadh strategy which aims to double the size of its economy and achieve major leaps in generating jobs improving the quality of life and attracting and expanding investments to elevate the Saudi capital to the...
The Riyadh Marriott Hotel celebrated the launch of Because We Care campaign demonstrating the extent of care for all guests by offering a hygiene and safety protocol that guarantees the safety of its guests and associates. The launch was attended by many invitees from companies and the government sector over a period of three days from January 18 to 2. The guests had the opportunity to enjoy luxury dining and music and hotel partners also appreciated the professional hotel style. The Because We Care campaign also aims to give more of the luxury and safety experience in all the facilities and amenities that the hotel can offer through three appetizing outlets: Mosaic Mediterranean Restaurant is a buffet style restaurant which boasts a great family atmosphere and a range of delicious dishes. The second outlet is ...
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The Riyadh Marriott Hotel celebrated the launch of Because We Care campaign demonstrating the extent of care for all guests by offering a hygiene and safety protocol that guarantees the safety of its guests and associates. The launch was attended by many invitees from companies and the government sector over a period of three days from January 18 to 2. The guests had the opportunity to enjoy luxury dining and music and hotel partners also appreciated the professional hotel style. The Because We Care campaign also aims to give more of the luxury and safety experience in all the facilities and amenities that the hotel can offer through three appetizing outlets: Mosaic Mediterranean Restaurant is a buffet style restaurant which boasts a great family atmosphere and a range of delicious dishes. The second outlet is ...
Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences the contemporary luxury hotel residence in the heart of the Saudi capital is gearing up for the return of businessmen with several offers and bespoke spaces catering to the businesses as the economy recovers. The Saudi capital is witnessing an economic recovery that is mainly led by the ease of restrictions by the authorities. This is mainly due to the drop in Covid numbers nationwide as well as the trust and confidence the business sector has in the kingdom for the way they handled the pandemic. Business travellers can take advantage of the ongoing It s Time To Travel campaign using the promo code TIME including 25 per cent off on rooms (with an additional 10 per cent discount for Discovery members) 20 per cent off on dining and spa and children below 12 years eat free. The property inspired by the rich silk heritage...
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Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences the contemporary luxury hotel residence in the heart of the Saudi capital is gearing up for the return of businessmen with several offers and bespoke spaces catering to the businesses as the economy recovers. The Saudi capital is witnessing an economic recovery that is mainly led by the ease of restrictions by the authorities. This is mainly due to the drop in Covid numbers nationwide as well as the trust and confidence the business sector has in the kingdom for the way they handled the pandemic. Business travellers can take advantage of the ongoing It s Time To Travel campaign using the promo code TIME including 25 per cent off on rooms (with an additional 10 per cent discount for Discovery members) 20 per cent off on dining and spa and children below 12 years eat free. The property inspired by the rich silk heritage...
Saudi Arabia s Haif Development Company has signed up Khatib&Alami (K&A) as the lead designer for its first healthcare project a 300-bed general hospital to be located at a prime site in the heart of capital Riyadh. With a built-up area of 39 456 sq m the hospital will provide a full breadth of healthcare and diagnostics services said a statement from K&A. As per the agreement K&A will design the project according to international healthcare standards and meeting all Leed best practice sustainability requirements. Subject to authority approvals the design phase is likely to be completed in December 2021 with construction expected to take 11 months it stated. The development of the proposed hospital at the Cairo Intersection in the growing business district of Olaya will support the aims of the Sa...
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Saudi Arabia s Haif Development Company has signed up Khatib&Alami (K&A) as the lead designer for its first healthcare project a 300-bed general hospital to be located at a prime site in the heart of capital Riyadh. With a built-up area of 39 456 sq m the hospital will provide a full breadth of healthcare and diagnostics services said a statement from K&A. As per the agreement K&A will design the project according to international healthcare standards and meeting all Leed best practice sustainability requirements. Subject to authority approvals the design phase is likely to be completed in December 2021 with construction expected to take 11 months it stated. The development of the proposed hospital at the Cairo Intersection in the growing business district of Olaya will support the aims of the Sa...
Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) celebrated the launch of a new route between the Dutch capital Amsterdam and the Saudi capital Riyadh operated by Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM). This new route marks KLM s very first operation through King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) Riyadh marking a new chapter for both KLM and KKIA. The inauguration ceremony of this new route and the arrival of the first flight from Amsterdam were attended by Janet Alberda the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Saudi Arabia Hamid Sait Country Manager of KLM and Abdulaziz Al-Asaker General Manager Aeronautical Business Development at Riyadh Airports. Alberda said: Riyadh has a strategic location ripe with economic and tourism opportunities and capabilities. The launch of this new route will open new avenues to elevate tourism between Saudi Arabia Netherlands and Europe benef...
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Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) celebrated the launch of a new route between the Dutch capital Amsterdam and the Saudi capital Riyadh operated by Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM). This new route marks KLM s very first operation through King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) Riyadh marking a new chapter for both KLM and KKIA. The inauguration ceremony of this new route and the arrival of the first flight from Amsterdam were attended by Janet Alberda the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Saudi Arabia Hamid Sait Country Manager of KLM and Abdulaziz Al-Asaker General Manager Aeronautical Business Development at Riyadh Airports. Alberda said: Riyadh has a strategic location ripe with economic and tourism opportunities and capabilities. The launch of this new route will open new avenues to elevate tourism between Saudi Arabia Netherlands and Europe benef...
Gulf Marketing Group (GMG) one of the Middle East s leading family-owned holding companies is increasing its investments in Saudi Arabia and has announced the opening of a new mega-warehouse facility in Riyadh to serve its expanding customer base. The new warehouse will initially support the company s growing GMG Sports division which today caters to the growing appetite of Saudi consumers for high-quality authentic sports apparel. The warehouse will serve homegrown GMG Sports brands beginning with Sun and Sand Sports the Middle East s largest sports retailer while the company is also a distributor for global brands like Nike Columbia Timberland Vans and more in the kingdom. The site will include a new service centre that allows for faster deliveries and an enhanced service experience for GMG s customers.  ...
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Gulf Marketing Group (GMG) one of the Middle East s leading family-owned holding companies is increasing its investments in Saudi Arabia and has announced the opening of a new mega-warehouse facility in Riyadh to serve its expanding customer base. The new warehouse will initially support the company s growing GMG Sports division which today caters to the growing appetite of Saudi consumers for high-quality authentic sports apparel. The warehouse will serve homegrown GMG Sports brands beginning with Sun and Sand Sports the Middle East s largest sports retailer while the company is also a distributor for global brands like Nike Columbia Timberland Vans and more in the kingdom. The site will include a new service centre that allows for faster deliveries and an enhanced service experience for GMG s customers.  ...
Nusaned Investment a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sabic that operates as an autonomous investment company inaugurated its new office building and launched a new brand identity at a ceremony at Riyadh Front on January 12. Inaugurating the new office and identity Nusaned Investment Chairman and Sabic Vice Chairman & CEO Yousef Al-Benyan highlighted the company s 2020 achievements and gave an overview of the roadmap for 2021. Nusaned Investment was launched in 2018 to provide financial support to SMEs and increase local content through direct equity and mezzanine financing. Since its launch it has secured approval and commitment for four deals with a total value of around SR42 million ( 11 million) with local and foreign partners across diverse sectors including plastics energy construction products industrial services and personal protective equipment Al-Benyan said. Our new office launch will help us ...
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Nusaned Investment a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sabic that operates as an autonomous investment company inaugurated its new office building and launched a new brand identity at a ceremony at Riyadh Front on January 12. Inaugurating the new office and identity Nusaned Investment Chairman and Sabic Vice Chairman & CEO Yousef Al-Benyan highlighted the company s 2020 achievements and gave an overview of the roadmap for 2021. Nusaned Investment was launched in 2018 to provide financial support to SMEs and increase local content through direct equity and mezzanine financing. Since its launch it has secured approval and commitment for four deals with a total value of around SR42 million ( 11 million) with local and foreign partners across diverse sectors including plastics energy construction products industrial services and personal protective equipment Al-Benyan said. Our new office launch will help us ...
Qatar Airways has resumed flights to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and will operate a daily service on wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A350 Boeing 777-300 and Boeing 787-8 the airline said on its website. QR1164 from Hamad International Airport in Doha to King Khalid International Airport took off at 13:45 local time on January 11 and landed safely at its destination at 15:10. The flight was operated by Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 it said. Later this week Qatar Airways will resume flights to Jeddah on January 15 (QR1188 departing DOH at 18:50) and to Dammam on January 16 (QR 1150 departing Doha at 17:10). Passengers from KSA can once again enjoy the award-winning Qsuite featuring sliding privacy doors and the option to use a Do Not Disturb (DND) indicator. The Qsuite seat layout is a 1-2-1 configuration providing passengers with one of the most spacious fully private comfortable and social...
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Qatar Airways has resumed flights to Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and will operate a daily service on wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A350 Boeing 777-300 and Boeing 787-8 the airline said on its website. QR1164 from Hamad International Airport in Doha to King Khalid International Airport took off at 13:45 local time on January 11 and landed safely at its destination at 15:10. The flight was operated by Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 it said. Later this week Qatar Airways will resume flights to Jeddah on January 15 (QR1188 departing DOH at 18:50) and to Dammam on January 16 (QR 1150 departing Doha at 17:10). Passengers from KSA can once again enjoy the award-winning Qsuite featuring sliding privacy doors and the option to use a Do Not Disturb (DND) indicator. The Qsuite seat layout is a 1-2-1 configuration providing passengers with one of the most spacious fully private comfortable and social...
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Lina Snacks Foods Company to open Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District in Saudi Arabia (KSA). Building on IHG s recent signings in KSA including voco Jeddah North this latest development supports IHG s growth ambition in Saudi Arabia and builds on the strong signing momentum in the region. Expected to open in January 2022 the 138-room property will be strategically located close to King Khalid International Airport and the Riyadh Front the new leisure destination of Riyadh developed in line with Vision 2030 making it an ideal choice for both corporate and leisure guests. Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District will feature two F&B outlets six meeting rooms (1 216 sqm) with largest room capacity of 310 guests an outdoor pool a gym and a business center. The hotel is also a part ...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Lina Snacks Foods Company to open Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District in Saudi Arabia (KSA). Building on IHG s recent signings in KSA including voco Jeddah North this latest development supports IHG s growth ambition in Saudi Arabia and builds on the strong signing momentum in the region. Expected to open in January 2022 the 138-room property will be strategically located close to King Khalid International Airport and the Riyadh Front the new leisure destination of Riyadh developed in line with Vision 2030 making it an ideal choice for both corporate and leisure guests. Holiday Inn Riyadh The Business District will feature two F&B outlets six meeting rooms (1 216 sqm) with largest room capacity of 310 guests an outdoor pool a gym and a business center. The hotel is also a part ...
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Cargo is launching a new scheduled freighter service between Hong Kong and Riyadh starting January 5 with operations once per week every Tuesday. The airline has seen a growing demand for air cargo flights between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong (HKG) a leading cargo and logistics hub in Asia. These new flights will meet the strong demand for shipments of e-commerce and other general cargo such as garments providing customers with direct air cargo services. The inaugural flight on January 5 will see Cathay Pacific Cargo operate the service using its Boeing B747-400 ERF aircraft. Flights will operate once per week every Tuesday with a stopover in Dubai (DWC) on the return flight to Hong Kong. On 16 December2020 the airline launched a seasonal cargo service between Hong Kong and Hobart in Australia providing an important airfreight lane for the export of fresh produce from Hobart to various parts of Asia via ...
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Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Cargo is launching a new scheduled freighter service between Hong Kong and Riyadh starting January 5 with operations once per week every Tuesday. The airline has seen a growing demand for air cargo flights between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong (HKG) a leading cargo and logistics hub in Asia. These new flights will meet the strong demand for shipments of e-commerce and other general cargo such as garments providing customers with direct air cargo services. The inaugural flight on January 5 will see Cathay Pacific Cargo operate the service using its Boeing B747-400 ERF aircraft. Flights will operate once per week every Tuesday with a stopover in Dubai (DWC) on the return flight to Hong Kong. On 16 December2020 the airline launched a seasonal cargo service between Hong Kong and Hobart in Australia providing an important airfreight lane for the export of fresh produce from Hobart to various parts of Asia via ...
Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sualimania has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC a Division of ISSA the worldwide cleaning industry association Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facility. As the cleaning industry s only outbreak prevention response and recovery accreditation GBAC STAR helps organisations establish protocols and procedures offers expert-led training and assesses a facility s readiness for biorisk situations. The program verifies that Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania implements best practices to prepare for respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics. GBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure...
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Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sualimania has achieved the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) STAR accreditation the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC a Division of ISSA the worldwide cleaning industry association Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning disinfection and infectious disease prevention in its facility. As the cleaning industry s only outbreak prevention response and recovery accreditation GBAC STAR helps organisations establish protocols and procedures offers expert-led training and assesses a facility s readiness for biorisk situations. The program verifies that Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania implements best practices to prepare for respond to and recover from outbreaks and pandemics. GBAC STAR accreditation empowers facility owners and managers to assure...
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the addition of Riyadh to its regional network of destinations. KLM will operate a direct flight from Amsterdam to the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has also announced adjustments to the wider schedule of flights in the Gulf to integrate Riyadh into the network for the convenience of customers. The first service operating to Riyadh will start on January 11 2021. Riyadh becomes KLM s second destination in Saudi Arabia where it has operated services for more than 70 years. The airline already serves Dammam in the Eastern Province of the kingdom where the first KLM flight operated on April 21 1950. Riyadh flight schedule KLM will fly directly from Amsterdam to Riyadh two times a week on the return flight a short stop-over in Dubai will be made. &nbs...
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has announced the addition of Riyadh to its regional network of destinations. KLM will operate a direct flight from Amsterdam to the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and has also announced adjustments to the wider schedule of flights in the Gulf to integrate Riyadh into the network for the convenience of customers. The first service operating to Riyadh will start on January 11 2021. Riyadh becomes KLM s second destination in Saudi Arabia where it has operated services for more than 70 years. The airline already serves Dammam in the Eastern Province of the kingdom where the first KLM flight operated on April 21 1950. Riyadh flight schedule KLM will fly directly from Amsterdam to Riyadh two times a week on the return flight a short stop-over in Dubai will be made. &nbs...
Saudi Arabia s Qiddiya Investment Company is planning to develop iconic buildings within its ambitious entertainment sports and the arts destination and also connect Riyadh s airport by Metro to the heart of Qiddiya s City Centre reported Argaam citing its top official. The company which is backed by the kingdom s sovereign wealth fund PIF is working with leading companies to build a disruptive destination offering a unique combination of innovative experiences in entertainment sports and arts said Kareem Shamma Chief Development Officer of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC). There are also plans to connect Riyadh s airport by Metro to the heart of Qiddiya s City Centre he added. According to him the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic ...
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Saudi Arabia s Qiddiya Investment Company is planning to develop iconic buildings within its ambitious entertainment sports and the arts destination and also connect Riyadh s airport by Metro to the heart of Qiddiya s City Centre reported Argaam citing its top official. The company which is backed by the kingdom s sovereign wealth fund PIF is working with leading companies to build a disruptive destination offering a unique combination of innovative experiences in entertainment sports and arts said Kareem Shamma Chief Development Officer of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC). There are also plans to connect Riyadh s airport by Metro to the heart of Qiddiya s City Centre he added. According to him the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting economic ...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is set to welcome guests to experience the hotel s revamped rooms and suites after an extensive renovation that leaves the hotel well placed to maintain its leading edge in the Riyadh hospitality landscape. With an enviable location in the heart of the Saudi Arabian capital Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh remains an architectural icon in Riyadh s skyline occupying the 30th to 48th floors of the Kingdom Centre. Executed by renowned hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) the newly redesigned guestrooms and suites reveal an entirely new look that immerse guests in the Saudi culture. Inspired by the literal meaning of Riyadh which translates as garden the sumptuous guest rooms showcase two distinctive colour palettes. Vivid shades of green and turquoise set the tone through the carpets custom wall coverings and handmade accessori...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is set to welcome guests to experience the hotel s revamped rooms and suites after an extensive renovation that leaves the hotel well placed to maintain its leading edge in the Riyadh hospitality landscape. With an enviable location in the heart of the Saudi Arabian capital Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh remains an architectural icon in Riyadh s skyline occupying the 30th to 48th floors of the Kingdom Centre. Executed by renowned hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) the newly redesigned guestrooms and suites reveal an entirely new look that immerse guests in the Saudi culture. Inspired by the literal meaning of Riyadh which translates as garden the sumptuous guest rooms showcase two distinctive colour palettes. Vivid shades of green and turquoise set the tone through the carpets custom wall coverings and handmade accessori...
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed an agreement with the Al Khozama Company to manage and ultimately brand the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh. The group will take over the management in the first quarter of 2021. The hotel is undergoing an extensive guestroom and public area renovation which will be completed at the end of 2021 after which it will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh. The Al Faisaliah Hotel is in the heart of the Central Business District of Riyadh providing easy access to corporate offices government buildings high end shopping restaurants and cafés. It forms an integral part of the mixed-use Al Faisaliah Centre designed by Foster & Partners. The hotel comprises 321 guestrooms and suites with new interiors designed by Adam Tihany Design New York. Also featured are a variety of refreshed restaurants lounges and bars includi...
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has signed an agreement with the Al Khozama Company to manage and ultimately brand the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh. The group will take over the management in the first quarter of 2021. The hotel is undergoing an extensive guestroom and public area renovation which will be completed at the end of 2021 after which it will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh. The Al Faisaliah Hotel is in the heart of the Central Business District of Riyadh providing easy access to corporate offices government buildings high end shopping restaurants and cafés. It forms an integral part of the mixed-use Al Faisaliah Centre designed by Foster & Partners. The hotel comprises 321 guestrooms and suites with new interiors designed by Adam Tihany Design New York. Also featured are a variety of refreshed restaurants lounges and bars includi...
Shaza Riyadh a contemporary luxury hotel residence situated next to the iconic Al Rajhi Grand Mosque in Riyadh has been named as the Saudi Arabia s Leading Hotel Residences 2020 by the World Travel Awards 2020. The property delivers a contemporary resampling of the Andalusian charm. Each detail of its interiors and architecture boasts a story about the bygone days of enchanting Andalusia. Apart from the vibrant colours and the Arabic motifs that decorate every corner inside the hotel each room is prepared with the latest amenities making it the first choice for travellers who are looking for long stays away from the hustle of the city. The hotel comprises 205 spacious rooms and suites and enjoys a prime location in the residential area of the city; the hotel is less than 2 minutes from Metro Station less than 20 minutes from the city centre and 30 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport. With 458 sq m of flexible func...
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Shaza Riyadh a contemporary luxury hotel residence situated next to the iconic Al Rajhi Grand Mosque in Riyadh has been named as the Saudi Arabia s Leading Hotel Residences 2020 by the World Travel Awards 2020. The property delivers a contemporary resampling of the Andalusian charm. Each detail of its interiors and architecture boasts a story about the bygone days of enchanting Andalusia. Apart from the vibrant colours and the Arabic motifs that decorate every corner inside the hotel each room is prepared with the latest amenities making it the first choice for travellers who are looking for long stays away from the hustle of the city. The hotel comprises 205 spacious rooms and suites and enjoys a prime location in the residential area of the city; the hotel is less than 2 minutes from Metro Station less than 20 minutes from the city centre and 30 minutes from the King Khalid International Airport. With 458 sq m of flexible func...
The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) a global organization aimed at bolstering innovation driven areas and spurring growth of the digital economy has been launched in Riyadh Saudi Arabia by senior government officials from several nations. The event was attended by Houlin Zhao ITU Secretary General and Borge Brende President World Economic Forum. Founded by Bahrain Jordan Kuwait Pakistan and Saudi Arabia the DCO is driven by a vision to realize a digital future for all by empowering women youth and entrepreneurs growing the digital economy and leapfrogging with innovation. We are joining hands together towards a commitment to drive consensus on digital cooperation to make sure that we seize an opportunity for our youth our women and our entrepreneurs with the ambition to grow our combined digital economy to one trillion dollars in the next 3-5 years said Abdullah Amer Al-Swaha Saudi Arabia s Minister...
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The Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) a global organization aimed at bolstering innovation driven areas and spurring growth of the digital economy has been launched in Riyadh Saudi Arabia by senior government officials from several nations. The event was attended by Houlin Zhao ITU Secretary General and Borge Brende President World Economic Forum. Founded by Bahrain Jordan Kuwait Pakistan and Saudi Arabia the DCO is driven by a vision to realize a digital future for all by empowering women youth and entrepreneurs growing the digital economy and leapfrogging with innovation. We are joining hands together towards a commitment to drive consensus on digital cooperation to make sure that we seize an opportunity for our youth our women and our entrepreneurs with the ambition to grow our combined digital economy to one trillion dollars in the next 3-5 years said Abdullah Amer Al-Swaha Saudi Arabia s Minister...
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Al Khozama Company to manage and ultimately brand the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh. The group will take over the management in the first quarter of 2021. The hotel is undergoing an extensive guestroom and public area renovation which will be completed at the end of 2021 after which it will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh. The Al Faisaliah Hotel is in the heart of the Central Business District of Riyadh providing easy access to corporate offices government buildings high end shopping restaurants and cafés. It forms an integral part of the mixed-use Al Faisaliah Centre designed by Foster & Partners. The hotel comprises 321 guestrooms and suites with new interiors designed by Adam Tihany Design New York. Also featured are a variety of refres...
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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it has signed an agreement with the Al Khozama Company to manage and ultimately brand the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh. The group will take over the management in the first quarter of 2021. The hotel is undergoing an extensive guestroom and public area renovation which will be completed at the end of 2021 after which it will be rebranded Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah Riyadh. The Al Faisaliah Hotel is in the heart of the Central Business District of Riyadh providing easy access to corporate offices government buildings high end shopping restaurants and cafés. It forms an integral part of the mixed-use Al Faisaliah Centre designed by Foster & Partners. The hotel comprises 321 guestrooms and suites with new interiors designed by Adam Tihany Design New York. Also featured are a variety of refres...
Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer powered by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has awarded contracts worth SR1.6 billion ( 427 million) for its flagship Riyadh community project featuring over 30 000 homes. Leading Saudi contractor Rezaik Abdallah Al-Gedrawy and Company has been signed up to develop a part of the 4 000 homes in the community within the first phase of the project coming up in the north of the capital city. The Additional partners include Zuheir Ahmad Zahran and Company Al Akaria Hanmi Posco E&C AWJ International and C1 Company Building who will be involved in other critical areas of construction including soil grading sales and experience centre site supervision said the Saudi developer in a statement. Roshn s Riyadh Community forms part of the developer s wider 10-year strategy to contribute to the rapidly incre...
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Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer powered by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has awarded contracts worth SR1.6 billion ( 427 million) for its flagship Riyadh community project featuring over 30 000 homes. Leading Saudi contractor Rezaik Abdallah Al-Gedrawy and Company has been signed up to develop a part of the 4 000 homes in the community within the first phase of the project coming up in the north of the capital city. The Additional partners include Zuheir Ahmad Zahran and Company Al Akaria Hanmi Posco E&C AWJ International and C1 Company Building who will be involved in other critical areas of construction including soil grading sales and experience centre site supervision said the Saudi developer in a statement. Roshn s Riyadh Community forms part of the developer s wider 10-year strategy to contribute to the rapidly incre...
G20 leaders attending the Riyadh Summit virtualy said coordinated global action solidarity and multilateral cooperation are more necessary today than ever to overcome the current challenges and realise opportunities of the 21st century for all. The leaders endorsed their declaration at the end of their summit yesterday (November 22) including agreements on steps to be taken to protect lives and shape a better future. We the G20 Leaders meeting for the second time under the Saudi Presidency stand united in our conviction that coordinated global action solidarity and multilateral cooperation are more necessary today than ever to overcome the current challenges and realise opportunities of the 21st century for all by empowering people safeguarding the planet and shaping new frontiers said the declaration. The declaration goes on to call for a recovery and ...
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G20 leaders attending the Riyadh Summit virtualy said coordinated global action solidarity and multilateral cooperation are more necessary today than ever to overcome the current challenges and realise opportunities of the 21st century for all. The leaders endorsed their declaration at the end of their summit yesterday (November 22) including agreements on steps to be taken to protect lives and shape a better future. We the G20 Leaders meeting for the second time under the Saudi Presidency stand united in our conviction that coordinated global action solidarity and multilateral cooperation are more necessary today than ever to overcome the current challenges and realise opportunities of the 21st century for all by empowering people safeguarding the planet and shaping new frontiers said the declaration. The declaration goes on to call for a recovery and ...
Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer has announced the launch of its new Riyadh community project coming up in the north of the capital city near King Khalid International Airport featuring over 30 000 homes. The Roshn Riyadh which will come up on a 20 million sq m area is the first community to be announced by the developer as part of a 10-year mandate to develop communities across the kingdom. The project will be implemented in eight phases it added. The kingdom s newest real estate group Roshn was set up in August this year by Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to develop world-class integrated urban communities across the kingdom. On its flagship project Roshn Group CEO David Grover said: The announcement of the Riyadh community represents the initial step in the realisation of our vision to become the most trusted community developer in Sa...
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Roshn a leading Saudi real estate developer has announced the launch of its new Riyadh community project coming up in the north of the capital city near King Khalid International Airport featuring over 30 000 homes. The Roshn Riyadh which will come up on a 20 million sq m area is the first community to be announced by the developer as part of a 10-year mandate to develop communities across the kingdom. The project will be implemented in eight phases it added. The kingdom s newest real estate group Roshn was set up in August this year by Saudi Arabia s Public Investment Fund (PIF) to develop world-class integrated urban communities across the kingdom. On its flagship project Roshn Group CEO David Grover said: The announcement of the Riyadh community represents the initial step in the realisation of our vision to become the most trusted community developer in Sa...
Alec Engineering and Contracting (Alec) part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) has opened its first office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of its regional expansion strategy. A large construction company Alec boasts related businesses operating in the GCC with a key presence in Africa. The ICD unit has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. It currently has offices in Dubai Oman and Ethiopia. The Saudi office will be led by General Manager Darrell Bergesen an industry veteran with over 28 years of international experience across South Africa the UK and the Middle East. He had previously worked with Alec from 2007 until 2017 and has re-joined the company after delivering the largest and most complex brown...
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Alec Engineering and Contracting (Alec) part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) has opened its first office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of its regional expansion strategy. A large construction company Alec boasts related businesses operating in the GCC with a key presence in Africa. The ICD unit has consistently evolved and grown over the last 20 years to become a trusted partner for the execution of complex and iconic construction projects. It currently has offices in Dubai Oman and Ethiopia. The Saudi office will be led by General Manager Darrell Bergesen an industry veteran with over 28 years of international experience across South Africa the UK and the Middle East. He had previously worked with Alec from 2007 until 2017 and has re-joined the company after delivering the largest and most complex brown...
Schindler Group a leading global provider of elevators escalators and related services said it has been signed up by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) to set up new escalators at Terminals 1 and 2 as well as the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh. The fitout project to be completed by 2022 will see the supply of 74 escalators of the type Schindler 9300 the world s most popular escalator said a statement from Schindler. Scope of the project is to provide a reliable heavy usage escalator system for the airport that helps transport over 28 million passengers per year it stated. RAC Commercial VP Gelban AlGelban said: It is important to choose the right partner to achieve a positive business outcome. Keeping this in mind we are glad to have partnered with Schindler on this project that will propel our expansio...
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Schindler Group a leading global provider of elevators escalators and related services said it has been signed up by Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) to set up new escalators at Terminals 1 and 2 as well as the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh. The fitout project to be completed by 2022 will see the supply of 74 escalators of the type Schindler 9300 the world s most popular escalator said a statement from Schindler. Scope of the project is to provide a reliable heavy usage escalator system for the airport that helps transport over 28 million passengers per year it stated. RAC Commercial VP Gelban AlGelban said: It is important to choose the right partner to achieve a positive business outcome. Keeping this in mind we are glad to have partnered with Schindler on this project that will propel our expansio...
The organiser of The Big 5 Saudi has announced that the leading construction event will move to Riyadh in 2021. Now in the capital the expo can effectively drive vital business connections and Vision 2030 objectives while supporting recovery efforts following COVID-19 said dmg Events. Ben Greenish Senior Vice President at dmg events commented: We are delighted to confirm new dates for The Big 5 Saudi and to announce that the event will be held in Riyadh for the first time in 2021. At a time when construction developments and the business landscape are rapidly changing we look forward to providing a safe environment where the industry can connect kick-start business and drive growth. It is our hope that both the discussions and the partnerships made at the event are going to have a long-term impact on the future outlook of Saudi Arabia s 1.4-trill...
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The organiser of The Big 5 Saudi has announced that the leading construction event will move to Riyadh in 2021. Now in the capital the expo can effectively drive vital business connections and Vision 2030 objectives while supporting recovery efforts following COVID-19 said dmg Events. Ben Greenish Senior Vice President at dmg events commented: We are delighted to confirm new dates for The Big 5 Saudi and to announce that the event will be held in Riyadh for the first time in 2021. At a time when construction developments and the business landscape are rapidly changing we look forward to providing a safe environment where the industry can connect kick-start business and drive growth. It is our hope that both the discussions and the partnerships made at the event are going to have a long-term impact on the future outlook of Saudi Arabia s 1.4-trill...
The total weight of the general cargo handled by the Cargo Village at the King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) was more than 60 108 tonnes by the end of Q3 2020 Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) has reported. The shipped general cargo accounted for 13 905 913 kg while received general cargo reached 46 202 845 kg it said. The total number of air cargo flights reached 2 673 by the end of September 2020. The total weight of express air cargo handled at the facility reached 821 190 kg by the end of September 2020. The Cargo Village covering an area of 275 000 sq m has significantly contributed to increasing the efficiency of air cargo traffic in Saudi Arabia and developing the freight industry in general since its establishment in January 2020 said a statement. The Cargo Village is the largest such f...
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The total weight of the general cargo handled by the Cargo Village at the King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) was more than 60 108 tonnes by the end of Q3 2020 Riyadh Airports Company (RAC) has reported. The shipped general cargo accounted for 13 905 913 kg while received general cargo reached 46 202 845 kg it said. The total number of air cargo flights reached 2 673 by the end of September 2020. The total weight of express air cargo handled at the facility reached 821 190 kg by the end of September 2020. The Cargo Village covering an area of 275 000 sq m has significantly contributed to increasing the efficiency of air cargo traffic in Saudi Arabia and developing the freight industry in general since its establishment in January 2020 said a statement. The Cargo Village is the largest such f...
Saudi Arabia s initiative to hold the Global AI Summit which got under way today presents Riyadh as the new artificial intelligence home now and in the future said Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi President of The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA). A new reality today is reshaping our world and we have to adapt to it at all levels he said announcing the agenda of the summit which is taking place on October 21 and 22. The Summit is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Crown Prince Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Defence and under AI for the Good of Humanity theme. The summit s attendees established specific recommendations for effective national artificial intelligence strategies in the post-Covid era building on existing frameworks developed by the kingdom as well as i...
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Saudi Arabia s initiative to hold the Global AI Summit which got under way today presents Riyadh as the new artificial intelligence home now and in the future said Dr Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi President of The Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA). A new reality today is reshaping our world and we have to adapt to it at all levels he said announcing the agenda of the summit which is taking place on October 21 and 22. The Summit is held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Crown Prince Deputy Prime Minister Minister of Defence and under AI for the Good of Humanity theme. The summit s attendees established specific recommendations for effective national artificial intelligence strategies in the post-Covid era building on existing frameworks developed by the kingdom as well as i...
Dubai Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are ranked within the top 50 cities in the Urban Mobility Readiness Index 2020: The Next Chapter of Mobility Ecosystems according to new research by the Oliver Wyman Forum. The index released by Oliver Wyman and The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California Berkeley highlights how cities are amending their urban mobility strategies which have become essential to mitigating and adapting to the economic and societal implications of the global pandemic Covid-19. Anshu Vats Senior Partner and Global Public Sector and Policy Practice Lead at Oliver Wyman said: There is evidence that these cities are addressing critical mobility issues that have surfaced throughout the past few months. Such progress has allowed Dubai and Riyadh to maintain their positions as leading cities in urban mobility while Abu Dhabi has appeared on the index for the first time. Analysed across 43...
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Dubai Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are ranked within the top 50 cities in the Urban Mobility Readiness Index 2020: The Next Chapter of Mobility Ecosystems according to new research by the Oliver Wyman Forum. The index released by Oliver Wyman and The Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California Berkeley highlights how cities are amending their urban mobility strategies which have become essential to mitigating and adapting to the economic and societal implications of the global pandemic Covid-19. Anshu Vats Senior Partner and Global Public Sector and Policy Practice Lead at Oliver Wyman said: There is evidence that these cities are addressing critical mobility issues that have surfaced throughout the past few months. Such progress has allowed Dubai and Riyadh to maintain their positions as leading cities in urban mobility while Abu Dhabi has appeared on the index for the first time. Analysed across 43...
Future Hospitality Summit a major hybrid virtual conference developed to explore big ideas and tackle the challenges facing the hospitality industry is set to take place live from Riyadh and around the world on October26 and 27. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia and G20 Saudi Secretariat as part of The International Conferences Programme honouring the G20 Saudi presidency year 2020 Future Hospitality Summit will be powered by Bench Digital. The event which promises to be one of the most impactful gatherings of the world s hospitality community will be delivered on Bench Digital s tried-and-tested cutting-edge digital event platform providing an immersive live experience including a virtual exhibition one-to-one video networking and integrated chat features for all participants. A comprehensive three-pillar programme has been developed in collaboration with industry creators innovators an...
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Future Hospitality Summit a major hybrid virtual conference developed to explore big ideas and tackle the challenges facing the hospitality industry is set to take place live from Riyadh and around the world on October26 and 27. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia and G20 Saudi Secretariat as part of The International Conferences Programme honouring the G20 Saudi presidency year 2020 Future Hospitality Summit will be powered by Bench Digital. The event which promises to be one of the most impactful gatherings of the world s hospitality community will be delivered on Bench Digital s tried-and-tested cutting-edge digital event platform providing an immersive live experience including a virtual exhibition one-to-one video networking and integrated chat features for all participants. A comprehensive three-pillar programme has been developed in collaboration with industry creators innovators an...
As the hospitality industry starts to awaken from the Covid-19- slumber there is an increased interest from customers searching for private villas and experiences. Catering to this market the Nofa Resort Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel has opened its doors to the public. The resort offers once-in-a-lifetime experience in an exclusive retreat and is now publicly bookable exclusively through its website. While many would usually leave Saudi Arabia during the summer months the international travel ban has halted all trips abroad resulting in an increased demand locally. Nationals and expatriates are venturing out using the opportunity to discover Saudi Arabia s rich heritage and culture as well as its breath-taking scenic beauty. Known as a premium lifestyle collection boasting unique locations in great destinations Radisson Collection Hotels offer the ultimate...
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As the hospitality industry starts to awaken from the Covid-19- slumber there is an increased interest from customers searching for private villas and experiences. Catering to this market the Nofa Resort Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel has opened its doors to the public. The resort offers once-in-a-lifetime experience in an exclusive retreat and is now publicly bookable exclusively through its website. While many would usually leave Saudi Arabia during the summer months the international travel ban has halted all trips abroad resulting in an increased demand locally. Nationals and expatriates are venturing out using the opportunity to discover Saudi Arabia s rich heritage and culture as well as its breath-taking scenic beauty. Known as a premium lifestyle collection boasting unique locations in great destinations Radisson Collection Hotels offer the ultimate...
The Global AI Summit to be held here virtually from October 7 to 8 2020 aims to build dialogues of global significance both in terms of recovery from Covid-19 and the trends shaping the field of artificial intelligence. Furthermore some key strategic considerations crucial to establish an efficient AI system will be covered keeping into consideration the national strategic options of policymakers. The event under the theme AI for the Good of Humanity also aims to showcase some inspirational insights about future requirements for regulators investors and companies. In addition it will enable attendees and participants to listen to the opinions and ideas of some pioneering innovators who are utilising AI to shape a better future for mankind. Further the event will tackle the global changes that people face and their impact on the transformation o...
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The Global AI Summit to be held here virtually from October 7 to 8 2020 aims to build dialogues of global significance both in terms of recovery from Covid-19 and the trends shaping the field of artificial intelligence. Furthermore some key strategic considerations crucial to establish an efficient AI system will be covered keeping into consideration the national strategic options of policymakers. The event under the theme AI for the Good of Humanity also aims to showcase some inspirational insights about future requirements for regulators investors and companies. In addition it will enable attendees and participants to listen to the opinions and ideas of some pioneering innovators who are utilising AI to shape a better future for mankind. Further the event will tackle the global changes that people face and their impact on the transformation o...
Saudi Organization for Industrial Estates and Technology Zones (Modon) has signed an agreement with Saudi Company for Advanced Technologies (Wahaj) to lease an industrial plot of land in Riyadh worth over SR800 million ( 213 million). The plot located in the Second Industrial City in the Saudi capital is spread over an area of 42 000 sq m. Since its inception in 2001 Modon has been interested in developing integrated industrial lands with services. Today it oversees 35 existing and under development industrial cities in various regions of the Kingdom in addition to supervising private industrial complexes and cities said the statement from Modon. The developed industrial lands have exceeded 198.8 million sq m so far and the existing industrial cities contain more than 3 500 productive factories it added. ...
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Saudi Organization for Industrial Estates and Technology Zones (Modon) has signed an agreement with Saudi Company for Advanced Technologies (Wahaj) to lease an industrial plot of land in Riyadh worth over SR800 million ( 213 million). The plot located in the Second Industrial City in the Saudi capital is spread over an area of 42 000 sq m. Since its inception in 2001 Modon has been interested in developing integrated industrial lands with services. Today it oversees 35 existing and under development industrial cities in various regions of the Kingdom in addition to supervising private industrial complexes and cities said the statement from Modon. The developed industrial lands have exceeded 198.8 million sq m so far and the existing industrial cities contain more than 3 500 productive factories it added. ...
Riyadh Airports has awarded a key contract to Egis a major international group in the construction engineering and mobility services and its local subsidiary Projacs to deliver project management consultancy services for airside projects at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA). Riyadh Airports manages and operates KKIA in the Saudi capital and is currently working on upgrading the airport s airside infrastructure adding new services and facilities to ensure that customers continue to enjoy pleasant safe and efficient services. As per the deal Projacs will be project management consultant for design review construction management and supervision of new airside infrastructure. Its scope of work includes the review and approval of contractors technical deliverables relating to infrastructure airfield ground lighting (AGL) Navaids and an upgrade of baggage handling systems at Terminals 3 and 4.&...
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Riyadh Airports has awarded a key contract to Egis a major international group in the construction engineering and mobility services and its local subsidiary Projacs to deliver project management consultancy services for airside projects at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA). Riyadh Airports manages and operates KKIA in the Saudi capital and is currently working on upgrading the airport s airside infrastructure adding new services and facilities to ensure that customers continue to enjoy pleasant safe and efficient services. As per the deal Projacs will be project management consultant for design review construction management and supervision of new airside infrastructure. Its scope of work includes the review and approval of contractors technical deliverables relating to infrastructure airfield ground lighting (AGL) Navaids and an upgrade of baggage handling systems at Terminals 3 and 4.&...
Gulf Related a leading real estate developer has announced the official launch of Antara a landmark SR1 billion ( 266 million) residential community development located in the prestigious Diriyah area in North Western Riyadh. Gulf Related is a joint venture between UAE-based Gulf Capital one of the largest investment firms in the GCC and Related Companies the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the US. Comprising 520 units Antara offers a wide range of carefully crafted villas contemporary townhouses and modern apartments that can satisfy the preferences of individuals couples and families with children said the developer. Gulf Related pointed out that it has designed Antara in a manner that blends harmoniously with its historic surrounding environment. The overall vision for this cultural landmark l...
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Gulf Related a leading real estate developer has announced the official launch of Antara a landmark SR1 billion ( 266 million) residential community development located in the prestigious Diriyah area in North Western Riyadh. Gulf Related is a joint venture between UAE-based Gulf Capital one of the largest investment firms in the GCC and Related Companies the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the US. Comprising 520 units Antara offers a wide range of carefully crafted villas contemporary townhouses and modern apartments that can satisfy the preferences of individuals couples and families with children said the developer. Gulf Related pointed out that it has designed Antara in a manner that blends harmoniously with its historic surrounding environment. The overall vision for this cultural landmark l...
Fortinet a global leader in broad integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions moved to larger office in Riyadh to better address customers needs and leverage the area s diverse high-technology talent pool. The company moved from Riyadh - Business Gate C7 to the new tower in Business Gate C2. The new office space is approximately 2500 sq ft which makes it four times larger than the previous office and will house more than 30 employees. With its new office in KSA Fortinet employs almost 40 sales technical and marketing people. Fortinet also assigned a new Country Manager for Saudi Sami Alshwairakh to lead the business operation aligned with Saudi 2030 vision. In addition Fortinet aims to further advance its efforts to close the cybersecurity skills gap and address the talent shortage in the country by working with academic institutions and provide them Fortinet s NSE certification curricula to prepare stu...
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Fortinet a global leader in broad integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions moved to larger office in Riyadh to better address customers needs and leverage the area s diverse high-technology talent pool. The company moved from Riyadh - Business Gate C7 to the new tower in Business Gate C2. The new office space is approximately 2500 sq ft which makes it four times larger than the previous office and will house more than 30 employees. With its new office in KSA Fortinet employs almost 40 sales technical and marketing people. Fortinet also assigned a new Country Manager for Saudi Sami Alshwairakh to lead the business operation aligned with Saudi 2030 vision. In addition Fortinet aims to further advance its efforts to close the cybersecurity skills gap and address the talent shortage in the country by working with academic institutions and provide them Fortinet s NSE certification curricula to prepare stu...
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are likely to benefit most in the region from autonomous mobility-on-demand (AMoD) with the adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and robo-shuttles to rejuvenate public transport services. However the major obstacle facing the KSA and the UAE is the comparatively new and developing public transport systems which leads to higher congestion in metropolitan areas according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the University of St. Gallen (HSG) Switzerland. The report titled Can Self-Driving Cars Stop the Urban Mobility Meltdown illustrates how emerging mobility solutions will benefit some metropolises more than others depending on the suitability and mobility ecosystem of each individual city. Although AVs could transform urban mobility enthusiasm toward them has cooled because they will not be ava...
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE are likely to benefit most in the region from autonomous mobility-on-demand (AMoD) with the adoption of autonomous vehicles (AVs) and robo-shuttles to rejuvenate public transport services. However the major obstacle facing the KSA and the UAE is the comparatively new and developing public transport systems which leads to higher congestion in metropolitan areas according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and the University of St. Gallen (HSG) Switzerland. The report titled Can Self-Driving Cars Stop the Urban Mobility Meltdown illustrates how emerging mobility solutions will benefit some metropolises more than others depending on the suitability and mobility ecosystem of each individual city. Although AVs could transform urban mobility enthusiasm toward them has cooled because they will not be ava...
Riyadh Travel Fair 2020 has been postponed for the second time in 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The decision was made in the interest of public health and safety by officials at ASAS Exhibitions and Conference Organizing Company the company responsible for organising the annual travel fair. Riyadh Travel Fair 2020 was initially scheduled to be held last March with the date then postponed to September. Riyadh Travel Fair is planning to return in 2021 with dates fixed for March 15-18 2021. Bandar Al-Quraini General Manager of ASAS Exhibitions and Conference Organizing Company said: While our travel partners and visiting public were looking forward to another exciting edition of the Riyadh Travel Fair our concern for public health and safety during this pandemic necessitated its second time postponement. ...
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Riyadh Travel Fair 2020 has been postponed for the second time in 2020 due to the Covid 19 pandemic. The decision was made in the interest of public health and safety by officials at ASAS Exhibitions and Conference Organizing Company the company responsible for organising the annual travel fair. Riyadh Travel Fair 2020 was initially scheduled to be held last March with the date then postponed to September. Riyadh Travel Fair is planning to return in 2021 with dates fixed for March 15-18 2021. Bandar Al-Quraini General Manager of ASAS Exhibitions and Conference Organizing Company said: While our travel partners and visiting public were looking forward to another exciting edition of the Riyadh Travel Fair our concern for public health and safety during this pandemic necessitated its second time postponement. ...
Oracle Saudi Arabia has selected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be the regional centre for its cloud data centre in the Mena region. The centre one of 20 global centres was launched in Riyadh in the presence of the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha; the Senior Vice President of Oracle for the Middle East Africa and Central of Eastern Europe Abdulrahman Al Thehaiban; and CEO of Oracle Saudi Arabia Fahad Al-Tarif reported Saudi Press Agency . The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was chosen to be the first site in the Middle East and Africa region due to the strategic importance of the Saudi technology market it added. ...
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Oracle Saudi Arabia has selected the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to be the regional centre for its cloud data centre in the Mena region. The centre one of 20 global centres was launched in Riyadh in the presence of the Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawaha; the Senior Vice President of Oracle for the Middle East Africa and Central of Eastern Europe Abdulrahman Al Thehaiban; and CEO of Oracle Saudi Arabia Fahad Al-Tarif reported Saudi Press Agency . The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was chosen to be the first site in the Middle East and Africa region due to the strategic importance of the Saudi technology market it added. ...
Saudi Arabia is launching a SR3 trillion ( 800 billion) plan to double the size of capital Riyadh in the next decade and transform it into an economic social and cultural hub for the region reported Arab News. The plan involves the creation of a mega industrial zone focusing on advanced technology such as renewables and automation and biotechnology and aquaponics. Another key feature is sustainability with energy conservation the circular carbon economy with its emphasis on reducing emissions and water management all priorities it stated citing a senior government official. You will see 7 million trees planted in Riyadh in the next few years and King Salman Park will be bigger than Hyde Park in London remarked Fahd Al Rasheed president of the Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh while unveiling the ambitious strategy for Saudi capi...
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Saudi Arabia is launching a SR3 trillion ( 800 billion) plan to double the size of capital Riyadh in the next decade and transform it into an economic social and cultural hub for the region reported Arab News. The plan involves the creation of a mega industrial zone focusing on advanced technology such as renewables and automation and biotechnology and aquaponics. Another key feature is sustainability with energy conservation the circular carbon economy with its emphasis on reducing emissions and water management all priorities it stated citing a senior government official. You will see 7 million trees planted in Riyadh in the next few years and King Salman Park will be bigger than Hyde Park in London remarked Fahd Al Rasheed president of the Royal Commission for the City of Riyadh while unveiling the ambitious strategy for Saudi capi...
Saudi Arabia is launching a SR3 trillion ( 800 billion) plan to double the size of capital Riyadh in the next decade. The project involves the creation of a mega industrial zone focusing on advanced technology such as renewables and automation and biotechnology and aquaponics. The plan will transform the city into an economic social and cultural hub for the region reported Arab News. Another key feature is sustainability with energy conservation the circular carbon economy with its emphasis on reducing emissions and water management all priorities it stated citing a senior government official. You will see 7 million trees planted in Riyadh in the next few years and King Salman Park will be bigger than Hyde Park in London remarked Fahd Al R...
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Saudi Arabia is launching a SR3 trillion ( 800 billion) plan to double the size of capital Riyadh in the next decade. The project involves the creation of a mega industrial zone focusing on advanced technology such as renewables and automation and biotechnology and aquaponics. The plan will transform the city into an economic social and cultural hub for the region reported Arab News. Another key feature is sustainability with energy conservation the circular carbon economy with its emphasis on reducing emissions and water management all priorities it stated citing a senior government official. You will see 7 million trees planted in Riyadh in the next few years and King Salman Park will be bigger than Hyde Park in London remarked Fahd Al R...
Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has announced the opening of a new boutique in the Mode Al Faisaliah mall in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. IWC is known for timeless innovation and technical ingenuity and its latest addition to the range of customer- experience-centric boutiques in the region has opened in partnership with Attar United strategically located in the capital city s ultimate luxury retail destination. At the IWC Boutique in Mode Al Faisaliah watch enthusiasts and discerning collectors can embark on a memorable shopping experience with personalised service from customer advisors who focus on fulfilling the requirements of each individual customer. Visitors can discover the latest Portugieser collection which includes new models such as the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42. With storytelling at the core of the brand and its numerous success...
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Swiss luxury watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has announced the opening of a new boutique in the Mode Al Faisaliah mall in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. IWC is known for timeless innovation and technical ingenuity and its latest addition to the range of customer- experience-centric boutiques in the region has opened in partnership with Attar United strategically located in the capital city s ultimate luxury retail destination. At the IWC Boutique in Mode Al Faisaliah watch enthusiasts and discerning collectors can embark on a memorable shopping experience with personalised service from customer advisors who focus on fulfilling the requirements of each individual customer. Visitors can discover the latest Portugieser collection which includes new models such as the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42. With storytelling at the core of the brand and its numerous success...
During the 24-hour lockdown in Saudi Arabia in April Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh enlisted the expertise of International SOS Al Rushaid to help create a health secure environment for local healthcare workers involved in the national response to Covid-19. Within 48 hours International SOS Al Rushaid completed a full review of the hotel implemented new protocols and training programs and provided onsite medical support to enable a safely-zoned facility for local healthcare workers as well as staff and guests. Guenter Gebhard General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh said: International SOS Al Rushaid s end-to-end medical support enabled us to maintain full business operations while providing a significant humanitarian contribution to the national fight against this pandemic. The new medical capability includes full-time medical staff 24/7 screening services and reg...
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During the 24-hour lockdown in Saudi Arabia in April Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh enlisted the expertise of International SOS Al Rushaid to help create a health secure environment for local healthcare workers involved in the national response to Covid-19. Within 48 hours International SOS Al Rushaid completed a full review of the hotel implemented new protocols and training programs and provided onsite medical support to enable a safely-zoned facility for local healthcare workers as well as staff and guests. Guenter Gebhard General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh said: International SOS Al Rushaid s end-to-end medical support enabled us to maintain full business operations while providing a significant humanitarian contribution to the national fight against this pandemic. The new medical capability includes full-time medical staff 24/7 screening services and reg...
The Saudi government s drive to increase home ownership for nationals continued to gather momentum in the first quarter of this year according to JLL a specialist in real estate and investment management. With the kingdom s leadership working on its ambitious plan to boost home ownership to 60 per cent by the year-end the delivery of residential units for Saudi nationals in Riyadh and Jeddah remained active during the opening quarter. The Sakani program is being delivered under Vision 2030 and was launched to provide more than 500 000 residential units across the kingdom costing an estimated SR500 billion. The aim is to achieve 70 percent home ownership for Saudi nationals by the end of the decade said the JLL in its Q1 2020 KSA Real Estate Market Performance report. In Riyadh a total of 7 500 units had been delivered in ...
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The Saudi government s drive to increase home ownership for nationals continued to gather momentum in the first quarter of this year according to JLL a specialist in real estate and investment management. With the kingdom s leadership working on its ambitious plan to boost home ownership to 60 per cent by the year-end the delivery of residential units for Saudi nationals in Riyadh and Jeddah remained active during the opening quarter. The Sakani program is being delivered under Vision 2030 and was launched to provide more than 500 000 residential units across the kingdom costing an estimated SR500 billion. The aim is to achieve 70 percent home ownership for Saudi nationals by the end of the decade said the JLL in its Q1 2020 KSA Real Estate Market Performance report. In Riyadh a total of 7 500 units had been delivered in ...
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has announced that it had operated its first all-cargo flight to and from Saudi capital Riyadh on April 15. The all-cargo flight comes as part of the airline expanding its cargo capability during the Covid-19 shutdown of commercial passenger operations said a statement from Jazeera Airways. The Kuwaiti airline s entire fleet of 14 A320 aircraft is now available for cargo-only flights with a capacity of 15 tons per aircraft and within a range of six hours flying time from Kuwait it stated. The operations are being managed by Cargo Manager Abrar Parkar. The airline has also secured approval from Kuwait s Directorate General of Civil Aviation to carry cargo in the main cabin. Destination airports are subject to regulatory approvals from the host country it added. CEO Rohit Ramachandran sa...
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Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has announced that it had operated its first all-cargo flight to and from Saudi capital Riyadh on April 15. The all-cargo flight comes as part of the airline expanding its cargo capability during the Covid-19 shutdown of commercial passenger operations said a statement from Jazeera Airways. The Kuwaiti airline s entire fleet of 14 A320 aircraft is now available for cargo-only flights with a capacity of 15 tons per aircraft and within a range of six hours flying time from Kuwait it stated. The operations are being managed by Cargo Manager Abrar Parkar. The airline has also secured approval from Kuwait s Directorate General of Civil Aviation to carry cargo in the main cabin. Destination airports are subject to regulatory approvals from the host country it added. CEO Rohit Ramachandran sa...
Patchi the leading and innovative chocolate brand in the Middle East recently uncovered its new boutique concept at The Zone located on Al-Takhassusi Street in Riyadh in the presence VIPs media celebrities & influencers and Patchi s executive management. It represents the first boutique of its kind for Patchi in Saudi Arabia and is characterised by its new customer experience offering a new line of products and focusing on the addition of its new concept to the service offering paving the way to new experiences showcasing elegance and style and an upcoming kingdom-wide expansion. Once the opening ceremony took place guests went around the branch expressing their admiration and awe by the unique sections products and designs; in addition to the new offerings that included a wonderful variety of desserts ice creams sorbets hot chocolate drinks and mocktails made from Patchi chocolate an...
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Patchi the leading and innovative chocolate brand in the Middle East recently uncovered its new boutique concept at The Zone located on Al-Takhassusi Street in Riyadh in the presence VIPs media celebrities & influencers and Patchi s executive management. It represents the first boutique of its kind for Patchi in Saudi Arabia and is characterised by its new customer experience offering a new line of products and focusing on the addition of its new concept to the service offering paving the way to new experiences showcasing elegance and style and an upcoming kingdom-wide expansion. Once the opening ceremony took place guests went around the branch expressing their admiration and awe by the unique sections products and designs; in addition to the new offerings that included a wonderful variety of desserts ice creams sorbets hot chocolate drinks and mocktails made from Patchi chocolate an...
Riyadh Travel Fair 2020 which was scheduled to take place later this month has been postponed to September as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The ongoing coronavirus crisis hit Saudi Arabia earlier this week with the first case of an infected individual recorded. Saudi authorities were quick to act quarantining 70 people who were in contact with that individual. Many other precautionary measures have also been taken by the Saudi authorities prior to this and continue to be implemented. After consultation with government authorities partners and travel industry experts around the world a difficult decision was made to postpone the Riyadh Travel Fair to September 1-3. Bander Al Gryni general manager ASAS Exhibitions organiser of the Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) said: We want to thank all our partners for their ongoing support and understanding regarding the postponing of this year&...
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Riyadh Travel Fair 2020 which was scheduled to take place later this month has been postponed to September as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The ongoing coronavirus crisis hit Saudi Arabia earlier this week with the first case of an infected individual recorded. Saudi authorities were quick to act quarantining 70 people who were in contact with that individual. Many other precautionary measures have also been taken by the Saudi authorities prior to this and continue to be implemented. After consultation with government authorities partners and travel industry experts around the world a difficult decision was made to postpone the Riyadh Travel Fair to September 1-3. Bander Al Gryni general manager ASAS Exhibitions organiser of the Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) said: We want to thank all our partners for their ongoing support and understanding regarding the postponing of this year&...
Saudi Aramco is sponsoring the first international Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Conference (iCCUS) which opened in Riyadh today. The conference held under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Saudi Minister of Energy and Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Bahrain s Oil Minister represents a major gathering of international and regional energy leaders and policy makers to discuss high impact solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector. The event is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel till tomorrow (Feb 26). Delegates are discussing progress towards a circular carbon economy in which CO2 and methane emissions are reduced reused recycled and ultimately removed from the atmosphere. The discussions are focusing on how to unlock the potential of CCUS a pivotal technology in which Saudi Ara...
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Saudi Aramco is sponsoring the first international Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage Conference (iCCUS) which opened in Riyadh today. The conference held under the patronage of Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud Saudi Minister of Energy and Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa Bahrain s Oil Minister represents a major gathering of international and regional energy leaders and policy makers to discuss high impact solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from the energy sector. The event is being held at the Four Seasons Hotel till tomorrow (Feb 26). Delegates are discussing progress towards a circular carbon economy in which CO2 and methane emissions are reduced reused recycled and ultimately removed from the atmosphere. The discussions are focusing on how to unlock the potential of CCUS a pivotal technology in which Saudi Ara...
Automechanika Riyadh the biennial Saudi edition of the automotive aftermarket trade fair opened today (February 24) to public in the kingdom s capital city of Riyadh. The kingdom s leading trade fair which has key international players focusing their sights on a resurgent local market bolstered by the new female customer segment was opened by Engineer Mansour Abdullah Al-Shathri Vice Chairman of Riyadh Chamber. The three-day show runs at the Al Faisaliah Hotel from February 24 to 26 with major international players looking to enter the market or upgrade their local product range buoyed by news that Saudi auto deals grew approximately 40 per cent last year with female buyers accounting for between 10 and 15 per cent of sales after the landmark decision to allow women to drive. Two major US players disc pad producer Giant Manufacturing and Unit...
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Automechanika Riyadh the biennial Saudi edition of the automotive aftermarket trade fair opened today (February 24) to public in the kingdom s capital city of Riyadh. The kingdom s leading trade fair which has key international players focusing their sights on a resurgent local market bolstered by the new female customer segment was opened by Engineer Mansour Abdullah Al-Shathri Vice Chairman of Riyadh Chamber. The three-day show runs at the Al Faisaliah Hotel from February 24 to 26 with major international players looking to enter the market or upgrade their local product range buoyed by news that Saudi auto deals grew approximately 40 per cent last year with female buyers accounting for between 10 and 15 per cent of sales after the landmark decision to allow women to drive. Two major US players disc pad producer Giant Manufacturing and Unit...
German technology company Bosch has opened its new Olaya showroom located at Olaya St. Al Aam in Riyadh with an event celebrating not only the second Bosch brand store in Saudi Arabia but also the biggest. Featuring a vast display of their diverse home appliance portfolio guests are invited to witness the brand s design excellence and innovations while experiencing a display of technologies that crowned Bosch as Europe s Number One brand in home appliances and distinguished them with the award for the World s Number One dishwasher. The Olaya showroom is set to become a complete home solution hub with a display of products ranging from cooking and baking appliances to washers and dryers dishwashers fridges and freezers coffee machines kettles and toasters kitchen machines food preparation irons vacuum cleaners and home comfort products. Many of these categories appear on the long list of award-winning tech...
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German technology company Bosch has opened its new Olaya showroom located at Olaya St. Al Aam in Riyadh with an event celebrating not only the second Bosch brand store in Saudi Arabia but also the biggest. Featuring a vast display of their diverse home appliance portfolio guests are invited to witness the brand s design excellence and innovations while experiencing a display of technologies that crowned Bosch as Europe s Number One brand in home appliances and distinguished them with the award for the World s Number One dishwasher. The Olaya showroom is set to become a complete home solution hub with a display of products ranging from cooking and baking appliances to washers and dryers dishwashers fridges and freezers coffee machines kettles and toasters kitchen machines food preparation irons vacuum cleaners and home comfort products. Many of these categories appear on the long list of award-winning tech...
Emirates is celebrating a milestone in its operations to Saudi Arabia marking 30 years of service to Riyadh. Since the first Emirates flight between Riyadh and Dubai in February 1990 and the airline has carried over 8 million passengers on the route demonstrating the strong links between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Riyadh is one of Emirates key gateways in Saudi Arabia. The route began with two services a week utilising a Boeing 727 aircraft and in 1997 the service was upgraded to the larger Boeing 777. In 2009 the service became daily due to high demand. Demand progressively grew and in 2011 the daily service was upgraded to twice daily in 2012 to three daily and in 2013 to four daily services. Emirates currently serves one of its daily flights to Riyadh with its latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the Game Changer First Class suites and another daily flight with its flagship A380. Adil Al Ghaith seni...
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Emirates is celebrating a milestone in its operations to Saudi Arabia marking 30 years of service to Riyadh. Since the first Emirates flight between Riyadh and Dubai in February 1990 and the airline has carried over 8 million passengers on the route demonstrating the strong links between Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Riyadh is one of Emirates key gateways in Saudi Arabia. The route began with two services a week utilising a Boeing 727 aircraft and in 1997 the service was upgraded to the larger Boeing 777. In 2009 the service became daily due to high demand. Demand progressively grew and in 2011 the daily service was upgraded to twice daily in 2012 to three daily and in 2013 to four daily services. Emirates currently serves one of its daily flights to Riyadh with its latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the Game Changer First Class suites and another daily flight with its flagship A380. Adil Al Ghaith seni...
Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) the entity leading the development of Riyadh s mega entertainment project has awarded a contract to Saudi Pan Kingdom Company (Sapac) to build perimeter fencing as part of the Phase One of the project. The contract work includes 440 000 sq m of site clearing as part of the site preparation process besides 20 km of security fencing and 23 km of cable barriers as well as 1 million cu m of earthworks to be filled. As per the deal Sapac an established Saudi construction company will place security fencing around the entire premises of Qiddiya the kingdom s capital of entertainment sports and the arts. This first layer of security will enable a slew of construction projects set to begin this year to begin bringing in heavy construction machinery and restrict unauthorized access to the site it added. On the new contract Salman AlHubeis Executive Director (Infrastructure &a...
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Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) the entity leading the development of Riyadh s mega entertainment project has awarded a contract to Saudi Pan Kingdom Company (Sapac) to build perimeter fencing as part of the Phase One of the project. The contract work includes 440 000 sq m of site clearing as part of the site preparation process besides 20 km of security fencing and 23 km of cable barriers as well as 1 million cu m of earthworks to be filled. As per the deal Sapac an established Saudi construction company will place security fencing around the entire premises of Qiddiya the kingdom s capital of entertainment sports and the arts. This first layer of security will enable a slew of construction projects set to begin this year to begin bringing in heavy construction machinery and restrict unauthorized access to the site it added. On the new contract Salman AlHubeis Executive Director (Infrastructure &a...
Following the success of the first three editions of Travel Tech Middle East (TTME) Verve Management will be hosting the fourth edition of Travel Tech Middle East Congress from March 23 24 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The fourth edition Travel Tech Middle East gives an emphasis on the implementation of the technologies in the travel industry and discusses the key insights in travel and tourism sector in Saudi Arabia. TTME Saudi is going to be attended by leading airlines travel agencies developers hoteliers and online travel agencies from across the globe to discuss Saudi Vision 2030 Launch initiatives to promote travel technology How companies in travel and tourism ecosystem can generate revenue by expanding payment options Understanding the modern travellers mindset and the use of digital technology to capture Saudi Travel Industry The future of air travel industry The secrets behind a winning OTA strategy Corporate booking tool Buildi...
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Following the success of the first three editions of Travel Tech Middle East (TTME) Verve Management will be hosting the fourth edition of Travel Tech Middle East Congress from March 23 24 in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The fourth edition Travel Tech Middle East gives an emphasis on the implementation of the technologies in the travel industry and discusses the key insights in travel and tourism sector in Saudi Arabia. TTME Saudi is going to be attended by leading airlines travel agencies developers hoteliers and online travel agencies from across the globe to discuss Saudi Vision 2030 Launch initiatives to promote travel technology How companies in travel and tourism ecosystem can generate revenue by expanding payment options Understanding the modern travellers mindset and the use of digital technology to capture Saudi Travel Industry The future of air travel industry The secrets behind a winning OTA strategy Corporate booking tool Buildi...
Leading global railway experts discussed key issues linked to the sector s safety and security the future of digital railways and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technology in the sector at a two-day seminar held in Riyadh. The 2020 Railway Forum was organised by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The event concluded its sessions yesterday (January 29). It drew the participation of an elite group of transport ministers and executives from around the world as well as experts from international and regional bodies and representatives of local and international companies. Talal AlAnazi Director Corporate HSE & Industrial security at Maaden spoke about security and safety in transportation explaining that Maaden adopts the concept of improving industrial safety and security given its importance in the work environment. We aspire to move...
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Leading global railway experts discussed key issues linked to the sector s safety and security the future of digital railways and the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G technology in the sector at a two-day seminar held in Riyadh. The 2020 Railway Forum was organised by the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The event concluded its sessions yesterday (January 29). It drew the participation of an elite group of transport ministers and executives from around the world as well as experts from international and regional bodies and representatives of local and international companies. Talal AlAnazi Director Corporate HSE & Industrial security at Maaden spoke about security and safety in transportation explaining that Maaden adopts the concept of improving industrial safety and security given its importance in the work environment. We aspire to move...
Hotel occupancy in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. increased significantly in 2019 and is expected to grow further in 2020 supported by growing tourism and fuelled by key events such as the G20 Summit and major sporting and entertainment events according to new data released by global real estate consultancy firm CBRE. The sector was boosted in the last quarter of 2019 due to Riyadh Season which witnessed over 11.4 million tourists. Furthermore passengers arriving at King Khalid International Airport exceeded 1.1 million during the first month of Riyadh Season from October 11 November 11 2019. On December 1 2019 the kingdom assumed the presidency of the 2020 G20. This event marks the first time that the kingdom will host the G20 summit. More than 100 meetings will be held through November 30 in addition to the Leaders Summit which will commence on November 21. CBRE reported that the kingdom s hospitality sector which has witnessed ...
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Hotel occupancy in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. increased significantly in 2019 and is expected to grow further in 2020 supported by growing tourism and fuelled by key events such as the G20 Summit and major sporting and entertainment events according to new data released by global real estate consultancy firm CBRE. The sector was boosted in the last quarter of 2019 due to Riyadh Season which witnessed over 11.4 million tourists. Furthermore passengers arriving at King Khalid International Airport exceeded 1.1 million during the first month of Riyadh Season from October 11 November 11 2019. On December 1 2019 the kingdom assumed the presidency of the 2020 G20. This event marks the first time that the kingdom will host the G20 summit. More than 100 meetings will be held through November 30 in addition to the Leaders Summit which will commence on November 21. CBRE reported that the kingdom s hospitality sector which has witnessed ...
In an effort to boost environmental protection Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has launched a series of sustainability initiatives in the property. The hotel has successfully abolished single-use plastic in its heart-of-house by introducing reusable water bottles amongst over 300 employees. Additionally in their approach to protect the planet the property has taken measures to reduce their energy consumption by five per cent during the first quarter of 2020. These new initiatives represent a significant step in Hyatt s global sustainability program underscoring its landmarks of wellbeing Feel Fuel and Function and its values of care. In addition to the recent contribution by introducing reusable water bottles among colleagues Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has launched the following initiatives to contribute to the wellbeing of the community: Reducing 200 000 plastic bottles a year by distributing reusable water bottl...
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In an effort to boost environmental protection Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has launched a series of sustainability initiatives in the property. The hotel has successfully abolished single-use plastic in its heart-of-house by introducing reusable water bottles amongst over 300 employees. Additionally in their approach to protect the planet the property has taken measures to reduce their energy consumption by five per cent during the first quarter of 2020. These new initiatives represent a significant step in Hyatt s global sustainability program underscoring its landmarks of wellbeing Feel Fuel and Function and its values of care. In addition to the recent contribution by introducing reusable water bottles among colleagues Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has launched the following initiatives to contribute to the wellbeing of the community: Reducing 200 000 plastic bottles a year by distributing reusable water bottl...
Cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are gaining momentum with Dubai Riyadh and Nairobi all ranked within the top 20 according to JLL s City Momentum Index 2020 which identifies the world s most dynamic cities from a real estate perspective. Now in its seventh year the JLL s City Momentum Index combines socio-economic and commercial property metrics to provide new insights into 130 major established and emerging business hubs across the globe. India with seven cities in the top 20 the most of any country leads the 2020 Index despite last year s slowdown of the nation s economy. This strength is driven by locations in the country s southern states as Hyderabad (1st) and Bengaluru (2nd) retain their status as the top two cities for short-term momentum said the top real estate industry expert. d...
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Cities in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) are gaining momentum with Dubai Riyadh and Nairobi all ranked within the top 20 according to JLL s City Momentum Index 2020 which identifies the world s most dynamic cities from a real estate perspective. Now in its seventh year the JLL s City Momentum Index combines socio-economic and commercial property metrics to provide new insights into 130 major established and emerging business hubs across the globe. India with seven cities in the top 20 the most of any country leads the 2020 Index despite last year s slowdown of the nation s economy. This strength is driven by locations in the country s southern states as Hyderabad (1st) and Bengaluru (2nd) retain their status as the top two cities for short-term momentum said the top real estate industry expert. d...
With the growing demand for office space in the Saudi capital Riyadh business parks are becoming popular as an instrument to meet the requirements of businesses and to attract/retain young talents says a report. Savills a leading global real estate services provider today released its latest Saudi Arabia market report analysing the rise of business parks in Riyadh. The report highlights the entry of new business sectors completion of key infrastructure projects and its impacts on the office real estate landscape in the city going forward. David O Hara Head of Saudi Arabia Savills said: The concept of office space has undergone significant changes over the past few years. It has evolved from the cubical set-up in the nineties to open plan desk space in the twenties and to flexible and co-working ...
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With the growing demand for office space in the Saudi capital Riyadh business parks are becoming popular as an instrument to meet the requirements of businesses and to attract/retain young talents says a report. Savills a leading global real estate services provider today released its latest Saudi Arabia market report analysing the rise of business parks in Riyadh. The report highlights the entry of new business sectors completion of key infrastructure projects and its impacts on the office real estate landscape in the city going forward. David O Hara Head of Saudi Arabia Savills said: The concept of office space has undergone significant changes over the past few years. It has evolved from the cubical set-up in the nineties to open plan desk space in the twenties and to flexible and co-working ...
Saudi Arabia s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has appointed Fahd Abdulmohsan Al-Rasheed as President of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) following his appointment in 2018 as Advisor at the Royal Court. Al-Rasheed s career has featured various leadership roles in key Saudi public and private sector organisations. From January 2008 to September 2018 he served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of Emaar the Economic City the publicly listed developer of the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). KAEC is not only the first publicly listed greenfield city in the world but is also considered as one of the largest private sector-led projects globally. Located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and covering 181 sq km it contains advanced urban and environmental sustainability features. During his tenure at KAEC Al-Rasheed spearhead...
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Saudi Arabia s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud has appointed Fahd Abdulmohsan Al-Rasheed as President of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) following his appointment in 2018 as Advisor at the Royal Court. Al-Rasheed s career has featured various leadership roles in key Saudi public and private sector organisations. From January 2008 to September 2018 he served as Chief Executive Officer and Board member of Emaar the Economic City the publicly listed developer of the King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). KAEC is not only the first publicly listed greenfield city in the world but is also considered as one of the largest private sector-led projects globally. Located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia and covering 181 sq km it contains advanced urban and environmental sustainability features. During his tenure at KAEC Al-Rasheed spearhead...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to open an office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia in March. The news comes as IHG continues to expand its portfolio in the kingdom in response to Vision 2030 and the opportunities it presents to the tourism and hospitality sector. The new office will also drive the performance of IHG s existing estate further in the country and simultaneously support the expanding portfolio as well as the company s ambition towards leading Saudisation efforts in the industry. To lead IHG s business in Saudi Arabia Bastien Blanc has been appointed as managing director Saudi Arabia and Bahrain effective March 1. In his current role with IHG Blanc is responsible for leading the operations across IHG s portfolio of hotels in the Middle East and Africa including Saudi Arabia. In his new role Blanc will be responsible for driving both growth and performance for IHG in Saudi ...
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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has announced plans to open an office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia in March. The news comes as IHG continues to expand its portfolio in the kingdom in response to Vision 2030 and the opportunities it presents to the tourism and hospitality sector. The new office will also drive the performance of IHG s existing estate further in the country and simultaneously support the expanding portfolio as well as the company s ambition towards leading Saudisation efforts in the industry. To lead IHG s business in Saudi Arabia Bastien Blanc has been appointed as managing director Saudi Arabia and Bahrain effective March 1. In his current role with IHG Blanc is responsible for leading the operations across IHG s portfolio of hotels in the Middle East and Africa including Saudi Arabia. In his new role Blanc will be responsible for driving both growth and performance for IHG in Saudi ...
Al Khozama a leading developer of luxurious commercial properties in Saudi Arabia and Hakkasan Group have joined forces to bring world-class Cantonese fare to Riyadh s newly refurbished Al Faisaliah Mall Mode. Opening in the coming weeks Yauatcha is an innovative dining experience combining dim sum tea mocktails and juices and European patisserie. Yauatcha founded in 2004 in the heart of Soho London is perfect for culture-seekers and the culinary adventurous. Every aspect of the restaurant s interior design encapsulates the key elements and characteristics of the London flagship restaurant. Across its two floors guests are privy to the dynamic energy coming from the visible kitchens the peaceful aquariums the signature pastel palette of blues pinks and greens as well as the starry sky in the juice bar which has become synonymous with the restaurant s eminent style. Influenced by Feng Shui principles th...
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Al Khozama a leading developer of luxurious commercial properties in Saudi Arabia and Hakkasan Group have joined forces to bring world-class Cantonese fare to Riyadh s newly refurbished Al Faisaliah Mall Mode. Opening in the coming weeks Yauatcha is an innovative dining experience combining dim sum tea mocktails and juices and European patisserie. Yauatcha founded in 2004 in the heart of Soho London is perfect for culture-seekers and the culinary adventurous. Every aspect of the restaurant s interior design encapsulates the key elements and characteristics of the London flagship restaurant. Across its two floors guests are privy to the dynamic energy coming from the visible kitchens the peaceful aquariums the signature pastel palette of blues pinks and greens as well as the starry sky in the juice bar which has become synonymous with the restaurant s eminent style. Influenced by Feng Shui principles th...
The Saudi Railways Company (SAR) in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport is gearing up to host the 2020 Railway Forum at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh on January 28 and 29. Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud the forum is the first of its kind for the kingdom s flourishing railway sector. It constitutes a unique platform for exploring modern technologies engaging with experts in the field and meeting influential figures who are shaping its future. This will be made possible through the participation of an elite group of transport ministers and executives from around the world as well as experts from international and regional bodies and representatives of local and international companies. Commenting on the upcoming forum Dr Bashar bin Khalid Al-Malik CEO of SAR said: Saudi Arabia is holding this major event so that everyone can share the l...
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The Saudi Railways Company (SAR) in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport is gearing up to host the 2020 Railway Forum at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh on January 28 and 29. Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud the forum is the first of its kind for the kingdom s flourishing railway sector. It constitutes a unique platform for exploring modern technologies engaging with experts in the field and meeting influential figures who are shaping its future. This will be made possible through the participation of an elite group of transport ministers and executives from around the world as well as experts from international and regional bodies and representatives of local and international companies. Commenting on the upcoming forum Dr Bashar bin Khalid Al-Malik CEO of SAR said: Saudi Arabia is holding this major event so that everyone can share the l...
While Saudi Arabia s bold reforms are hitting headlines across the world at home the new-to-the-nation entertainment sports and social events are drawing enthusiastic crowds in thousands in major Saudi cities. The transition in the entertainment sector is exemplified by the stupendous success of the first Riyadh Season. The biggest of Saudi Season programmes the Riyadh Season was launched on October 11 under the theme Imagine and was expected to end by December 15. But now it will run till the end of January 2020 following directions from HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The Seasons programme aims to develop Saudi Arabia as a main global tourism destination building on the success of the entertainment sector as a component with the national economy. The numbers tell the story more than 10 million people twice the projecte...
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While Saudi Arabia s bold reforms are hitting headlines across the world at home the new-to-the-nation entertainment sports and social events are drawing enthusiastic crowds in thousands in major Saudi cities. The transition in the entertainment sector is exemplified by the stupendous success of the first Riyadh Season. The biggest of Saudi Season programmes the Riyadh Season was launched on October 11 under the theme Imagine and was expected to end by December 15. But now it will run till the end of January 2020 following directions from HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The Seasons programme aims to develop Saudi Arabia as a main global tourism destination building on the success of the entertainment sector as a component with the national economy. The numbers tell the story more than 10 million people twice the projecte...
The popular global eSports event PUBG Mobile Star Challenge (PMSC) is back with the 2019 World Cup being held in Saudi Arabia from December 12-14 as part of the Riyadh Season. With SR1.25 million ( 333 174) up for grabs 32 teams from around the world 16 international and 16 from Mena will compete for the golden helmet trophy and the title of champion. The region s most popular mobile game is expected to draw thousands of games enthusiasts from around the region. PUBG Mobile has taken the world by storm since its release in 2018 with more than 600 million downloads around globe. Its involvement in Riyadh Season is a clear sign that the burgeoning games ecosystem plays a crucial role in the future of entertainment in the region. Gaming enthusiasts can catch the livestream broadcast on the PUBG Mobile eSports channel as well as on PUBG Mobile s Mena Facebook and YouTube channels. - TradeArabia New...
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The popular global eSports event PUBG Mobile Star Challenge (PMSC) is back with the 2019 World Cup being held in Saudi Arabia from December 12-14 as part of the Riyadh Season. With SR1.25 million ( 333 174) up for grabs 32 teams from around the world 16 international and 16 from Mena will compete for the golden helmet trophy and the title of champion. The region s most popular mobile game is expected to draw thousands of games enthusiasts from around the region. PUBG Mobile has taken the world by storm since its release in 2018 with more than 600 million downloads around globe. Its involvement in Riyadh Season is a clear sign that the burgeoning games ecosystem plays a crucial role in the future of entertainment in the region. Gaming enthusiasts can catch the livestream broadcast on the PUBG Mobile eSports channel as well as on PUBG Mobile s Mena Facebook and YouTube channels. - TradeArabia New...
An exhibition exploring the relationship between social change and architecture is opening in Riyadh on December 8. Organised by the Saudi Ministry of Culture as part of the quality of life initiatives teh From Within exhibition will run till December 26. It includes artworks of more than 27 artists from across the Arab world - including Saudi Arabia - which looks at how architecture impacts social behaviours and how urban spaces themselves generate human emotions. This theme resonates strongly with the Middle East - where societies have transformed rapidly over the years alongside the urban environment - and in Saudi Arabia where unprecedented and historic cultural transformation is underway. From Within will run for three weeks and is the first part of a wider plan by the Ministry of Culture to transform the historic Ad-Diriyah industrial district into a creative and cultural zone which will host local a...
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An exhibition exploring the relationship between social change and architecture is opening in Riyadh on December 8. Organised by the Saudi Ministry of Culture as part of the quality of life initiatives teh From Within exhibition will run till December 26. It includes artworks of more than 27 artists from across the Arab world - including Saudi Arabia - which looks at how architecture impacts social behaviours and how urban spaces themselves generate human emotions. This theme resonates strongly with the Middle East - where societies have transformed rapidly over the years alongside the urban environment - and in Saudi Arabia where unprecedented and historic cultural transformation is underway. From Within will run for three weeks and is the first part of a wider plan by the Ministry of Culture to transform the historic Ad-Diriyah industrial district into a creative and cultural zone which will host local a...
IHG has opened its new five-star offering voco Riyadh the first voco hotel in Saudi Arabia s capital city in partnership with KSA-based developer Wasata Al Wosta Real Estate Co. The flagship property has undergone major redesigning and rebranding to launch under the voco brand. As part of extensive renovations being carried out at the property the hotel will feature a range of upscale signature voco hallmarks: warm and bright inviting interiors modern artworks representing the voco character and personality. Thanks to our unique service style our guests can expect an informal unstuffy experience with playful personal touches throughout. Come on in is our welcome signature that guarantees our guests will always get a warm welcome during a swift and simple check in with a locally inspired welcome treat to kick off their stay says a statement. The flagship voco hotel offers guests a...
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IHG has opened its new five-star offering voco Riyadh the first voco hotel in Saudi Arabia s capital city in partnership with KSA-based developer Wasata Al Wosta Real Estate Co. The flagship property has undergone major redesigning and rebranding to launch under the voco brand. As part of extensive renovations being carried out at the property the hotel will feature a range of upscale signature voco hallmarks: warm and bright inviting interiors modern artworks representing the voco character and personality. Thanks to our unique service style our guests can expect an informal unstuffy experience with playful personal touches throughout. Come on in is our welcome signature that guarantees our guests will always get a warm welcome during a swift and simple check in with a locally inspired welcome treat to kick off their stay says a statement. The flagship voco hotel offers guests a...
The 5th Mena Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Congress and Exhibition kicked off today (Dec 4) at the Voco Hotel Riyadh shedding light on technological innovations investment opportunities and developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The three-day congress with the theme Improving pharmaceutical manufacturing through innovative strategies and knowledge will discuss key innovations challenges and opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the Mena region in general. Dr Moureq Alotaibi president of Saudi Pharmaceutical Society and Dr Faisal Bin Dail chairman of National Committee for Pharmaceutical Industries and the Scientific Committee Chairman of the Congress opened the congress which brought together 360 delegates from 13 countries and 155 local and international pharmaceutical companies. The event will discuss topics including localisation of pharmaceutical industry Top Quartile pharmaceutical ma...
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The 5th Mena Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Congress and Exhibition kicked off today (Dec 4) at the Voco Hotel Riyadh shedding light on technological innovations investment opportunities and developments in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The three-day congress with the theme Improving pharmaceutical manufacturing through innovative strategies and knowledge will discuss key innovations challenges and opportunities in Saudi Arabia and the Mena region in general. Dr Moureq Alotaibi president of Saudi Pharmaceutical Society and Dr Faisal Bin Dail chairman of National Committee for Pharmaceutical Industries and the Scientific Committee Chairman of the Congress opened the congress which brought together 360 delegates from 13 countries and 155 local and international pharmaceutical companies. The event will discuss topics including localisation of pharmaceutical industry Top Quartile pharmaceutical ma...
The Royal Commission of Riyadh City (RCRC) - formerly Riyadh Development Authority - has laid out an ambitious plan for the Saudi capital - a city which today covers a massive area of over 3 000 sq km and whose population has exploded in the past 68 years to nearly seven million. About 61 per cent of Riyadh s population is below 35 and by 2030 the city s population is predicted to grow to over 8.1 million. With the focus having been on rapid urban development the city today is a concrete jungle. But that s to change soon with four transformative projects dubbed as wellbeing projects worth 23 billion that aim to touch every aspect of human life including health entertainment sustainability sports plantation art biodiversity economic and well-being. The King Salman Park Sports Boulevard Green Riyadh and Riyadh Art projects are pivotal in Riyadh s ambitions of becoming one of the most liv...
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The Royal Commission of Riyadh City (RCRC) - formerly Riyadh Development Authority - has laid out an ambitious plan for the Saudi capital - a city which today covers a massive area of over 3 000 sq km and whose population has exploded in the past 68 years to nearly seven million. About 61 per cent of Riyadh s population is below 35 and by 2030 the city s population is predicted to grow to over 8.1 million. With the focus having been on rapid urban development the city today is a concrete jungle. But that s to change soon with four transformative projects dubbed as wellbeing projects worth 23 billion that aim to touch every aspect of human life including health entertainment sustainability sports plantation art biodiversity economic and well-being. The King Salman Park Sports Boulevard Green Riyadh and Riyadh Art projects are pivotal in Riyadh s ambitions of becoming one of the most liv...
TikTok the global leading destination for short-form mobile video has partnered with Riyadh Season to promote the growing tourism sector in Saudi Arabia s capital. Riyadh Season which is a three-month mega event is hosting continuous entertainment of more than 100 events in 12 different zones under the theme Imagine . The partnership between TikTok and Riyadh Season resulted in a launch of a global challenge that started on November 25 and ending in December 1. The main aim is to showcase the diversity and richness of the activities happening throughout the season while highlighting how Riyadh is becoming a tourism destination in the Mena region and even globally. Commenting on this collaboration Mohamed Harb TikTok s operation manager Mena said: We are very proud to be working closely an...
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TikTok the global leading destination for short-form mobile video has partnered with Riyadh Season to promote the growing tourism sector in Saudi Arabia s capital. Riyadh Season which is a three-month mega event is hosting continuous entertainment of more than 100 events in 12 different zones under the theme Imagine . The partnership between TikTok and Riyadh Season resulted in a launch of a global challenge that started on November 25 and ending in December 1. The main aim is to showcase the diversity and richness of the activities happening throughout the season while highlighting how Riyadh is becoming a tourism destination in the Mena region and even globally. Commenting on this collaboration Mohamed Harb TikTok s operation manager Mena said: We are very proud to be working closely an...
TikTok the global leading destination for short-form mobile video has partnered with Riyadh Season to promote the growing tourism sector in the Saudi capital. A three-month mega event Riyadh Season will boast continuous entertainment through more than 100 events in 12 different zones under the theme Imagine . The tieup resulted in the launch of a global week-long challenge that kicked off on November 25 and concludes tomorrow (December 1) said a statement from Tiktok. The main aim is to showcase the diversity and richness of the activities happening throughout the season while highlighting how Riyadh is becoming a tourism destination in the Mena region and even globally. On the collaboration TikTok s Operation Manager (Mena) Mohamed Harb said: We are very proud to be working closely and for...
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TikTok the global leading destination for short-form mobile video has partnered with Riyadh Season to promote the growing tourism sector in the Saudi capital. A three-month mega event Riyadh Season will boast continuous entertainment through more than 100 events in 12 different zones under the theme Imagine . The tieup resulted in the launch of a global week-long challenge that kicked off on November 25 and concludes tomorrow (December 1) said a statement from Tiktok. The main aim is to showcase the diversity and richness of the activities happening throughout the season while highlighting how Riyadh is becoming a tourism destination in the Mena region and even globally. On the collaboration TikTok s Operation Manager (Mena) Mohamed Harb said: We are very proud to be working closely and for...
Boehringer Ingelheim one of the world s leading pharmaceutical companies in improving human and animal health inaugurated its new office as well as its expanded legal and commercial entity in Riyadh. This new milestone has reaffirmed the company s commitment towards supporting and contributing to the Saudi Vision 2030. A leading Germany-based group Boehringer Ingelheim said its history in Saudi Arabia dates back to the 1970s. Over the years it has grown to position by delivering key innovations in a number of therapy areas including but not limited to diabetes hypertension respiratory diseases rare diseases oncology and stroke treatment. The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority SFDA) Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) the German Embassy in Saudi Arabia King Saud University local partners in Saudi Arabia and representatives from Boehringer Ingelhe...
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Boehringer Ingelheim one of the world s leading pharmaceutical companies in improving human and animal health inaugurated its new office as well as its expanded legal and commercial entity in Riyadh. This new milestone has reaffirmed the company s commitment towards supporting and contributing to the Saudi Vision 2030. A leading Germany-based group Boehringer Ingelheim said its history in Saudi Arabia dates back to the 1970s. Over the years it has grown to position by delivering key innovations in a number of therapy areas including but not limited to diabetes hypertension respiratory diseases rare diseases oncology and stroke treatment. The opening ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority SFDA) Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) the German Embassy in Saudi Arabia King Saud University local partners in Saudi Arabia and representatives from Boehringer Ingelhe...
More than 60 international experts joined senior Saudi government officials at a major two-day symposium to discuss ways to help transform the capital Riyadh into a world-class sustainable city. The symposium titled Riyadh: The Sustainable City was hosted by The Royal Commission for Riyadh (RCRC) at King Fahad Library Riyadh last week. These experts offered advice and suggestions on projects worth 23 billion that will help transform the Saudi capital into a world-class sustainable city and enhance the lives of its 7 million residents. Roundtable discussions centered on the 4 Wellbeing Projects King Salman Park Green Riyadh Riyadh Art and Sports Boulevard and covered key topics such as sustainable urban development conservation socio-economic wellbeing cultural nourishment and the promotion of a healthier lifestyle for all citizens. According to the experts these projects wil...
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More than 60 international experts joined senior Saudi government officials at a major two-day symposium to discuss ways to help transform the capital Riyadh into a world-class sustainable city. The symposium titled Riyadh: The Sustainable City was hosted by The Royal Commission for Riyadh (RCRC) at King Fahad Library Riyadh last week. These experts offered advice and suggestions on projects worth 23 billion that will help transform the Saudi capital into a world-class sustainable city and enhance the lives of its 7 million residents. Roundtable discussions centered on the 4 Wellbeing Projects King Salman Park Green Riyadh Riyadh Art and Sports Boulevard and covered key topics such as sustainable urban development conservation socio-economic wellbeing cultural nourishment and the promotion of a healthier lifestyle for all citizens. According to the experts these projects wil...
Hotels in Saudi capital Riyadh experienced a significant growth in demand due to a strong event impact in October says STR s preliminary data. Based on daily data from October Riyadh reported the following in year-over-year comparisons: Supply: 15.2%; demand: 34.7%; occupancy: 17.0% to 76.2%; average daily rate (ADR): 7.5% to SR717.14; revenue per available room (RevPAR): 25.8% to SR546.12. STR analysts note that the Future Investment Initiative (October 29-31) helped boost performance levels in Riyadh with the second day of the event showing the month s largest increases in each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy ( 46.8%) ADR ( 72.2%) and RevPAR ( 152.8%). STR provides premium data benchmarking analytics and marketplace insights for global hospitality sectors. - TradeArabia News Service ...
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Hotels in Saudi capital Riyadh experienced a significant growth in demand due to a strong event impact in October says STR s preliminary data. Based on daily data from October Riyadh reported the following in year-over-year comparisons: Supply: 15.2%; demand: 34.7%; occupancy: 17.0% to 76.2%; average daily rate (ADR): 7.5% to SR717.14; revenue per available room (RevPAR): 25.8% to SR546.12. STR analysts note that the Future Investment Initiative (October 29-31) helped boost performance levels in Riyadh with the second day of the event showing the month s largest increases in each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy ( 46.8%) ADR ( 72.2%) and RevPAR ( 152.8%). STR provides premium data benchmarking analytics and marketplace insights for global hospitality sectors. - TradeArabia News Service ...
Saudi Arabia s capital Riyadh has opened its doors to the world like never before with the launch of Riyadh Season the biggest cultural and entertainment programme in Saudi history. The biggest of 11 such events planned as part of the Saudi Seasons initiative the 66-day Riyadh Season is already under way and will run until December 15 offering over 100 exciting activities and allowing residents and tourists the opportunity to explore experience and embrace Saudi Arabia in a different light. Riyadh Season builds on the Saudi Vision 2030 goal of establishing the entertainment industry as a key component of the national economy and offers unprecedented opportunities for locals residents and visitors to enjoy world-class entertainment and activities across 12 themed zones spread around the city. Under the supervision and leadership of Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh ...
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Saudi Arabia s capital Riyadh has opened its doors to the world like never before with the launch of Riyadh Season the biggest cultural and entertainment programme in Saudi history. The biggest of 11 such events planned as part of the Saudi Seasons initiative the 66-day Riyadh Season is already under way and will run until December 15 offering over 100 exciting activities and allowing residents and tourists the opportunity to explore experience and embrace Saudi Arabia in a different light. Riyadh Season builds on the Saudi Vision 2030 goal of establishing the entertainment industry as a key component of the national economy and offers unprecedented opportunities for locals residents and visitors to enjoy world-class entertainment and activities across 12 themed zones spread around the city. Under the supervision and leadership of Turki bin Abdulmohsen Al-Sheikh ...
WellAir a leading manufacturer of HVAC (heating ventilation and air-conditioning) and portable air purification products has been awarded the contract to supply its plasma air ionization solutions for the Riyadh Metro Project. The contract for the deployment of plasma air ionization solutions for The Riyadh Metro Project - the world s biggest urban rail outside of China - was awarded by Petra Engineering Industries said the Irish company in its statement. The Riyadh project being built at a cost of 22.5 billion consists of six metro lines spanning a total length of 176 km with 85 stations. Petra s Jordan facility provided the HVAC ionization equipment to lines 4 5 and 6 and included Plasma Air in their systems. These ionization systems are designed to safely control bacteria mold odors and PM2.5 effectively. The new stations will now benefit greatly from clean indoor air free from harmful pollu...
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WellAir a leading manufacturer of HVAC (heating ventilation and air-conditioning) and portable air purification products has been awarded the contract to supply its plasma air ionization solutions for the Riyadh Metro Project. The contract for the deployment of plasma air ionization solutions for The Riyadh Metro Project - the world s biggest urban rail outside of China - was awarded by Petra Engineering Industries said the Irish company in its statement. The Riyadh project being built at a cost of 22.5 billion consists of six metro lines spanning a total length of 176 km with 85 stations. Petra s Jordan facility provided the HVAC ionization equipment to lines 4 5 and 6 and included Plasma Air in their systems. These ionization systems are designed to safely control bacteria mold odors and PM2.5 effectively. The new stations will now benefit greatly from clean indoor air free from harmful pollu...
Saudi Arabia has started work on four major well-being projects in Riyadh which is being implemented as part of an ambitious urban planning and civil engineering programme to transform the kingdom s capital into one of the most livable cities in the world according to Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) The four major projects - King Salman Park Sports Boulevard Green Riyadh and Riyadh Art - being developed at an investment of 23 billion will help enhance the lives of the 7 million residents of the city stated RCRC formally known as Riyadh Development Authority. Of these the first project is a prestigious one for the whole region. Once completed King Salman Park will be the largest city park in the world covering a 13.4 sq km area four times the size of Central Park in New York. Sports Boulevard will be a state-of-the-art new health and wellness destination in the heart of the city providing a network of cycle routes and ...
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Saudi Arabia has started work on four major well-being projects in Riyadh which is being implemented as part of an ambitious urban planning and civil engineering programme to transform the kingdom s capital into one of the most livable cities in the world according to Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) The four major projects - King Salman Park Sports Boulevard Green Riyadh and Riyadh Art - being developed at an investment of 23 billion will help enhance the lives of the 7 million residents of the city stated RCRC formally known as Riyadh Development Authority. Of these the first project is a prestigious one for the whole region. Once completed King Salman Park will be the largest city park in the world covering a 13.4 sq km area four times the size of Central Park in New York. Sports Boulevard will be a state-of-the-art new health and wellness destination in the heart of the city providing a network of cycle routes and ...
BTS a globally acclaimed seven-member South Korean boy band is all set to perform at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh for their first Saudi Arabia show ever on October 11. The highly anticipated show will be an addition to the record-breaking BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself which was crowned as the top-grossing tour for May amassing over 50 million during that month alone cementing BTS position as the biggest pop act on the planet. Tickets will be available via www.ticketmasterksa.com from 4 pm on September 16. BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself kicked off on May 4 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles/CA followed by stops at Soldier Field in Chicago/IL MetLife Stadium in E Rutherford/NJ Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo/Brazil Wembley Stadium in London/UK and Stade de France in Paris/France. It also recently ...
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BTS a globally acclaimed seven-member South Korean boy band is all set to perform at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh for their first Saudi Arabia show ever on October 11. The highly anticipated show will be an addition to the record-breaking BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself which was crowned as the top-grossing tour for May amassing over 50 million during that month alone cementing BTS position as the biggest pop act on the planet. Tickets will be available via www.ticketmasterksa.com from 4 pm on September 16. BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself kicked off on May 4 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles/CA followed by stops at Soldier Field in Chicago/IL MetLife Stadium in E Rutherford/NJ Allianz Parque in Sao Paulo/Brazil Wembley Stadium in London/UK and Stade de France in Paris/France. It also recently ...
The Saudi Falcons Club has announced two major falconry events to be held in Riyadh later this year further strengthening Saudi Arabia s importance as an international centre of falconry excellence. The 2nd King Abddulaziz Festival of Falconry will be held at the purpose-built falconry showgrounds on Qassim Road Riyadh (Mulham exit) from December 1-16 while the 2nd Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition will be held in Riyadh from October 11-15. Falconry has always been closely associated with the Arabian Peninsula and is an important part of the cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia. Indeed the sport was ascribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2016. Today there are more than 20 000 active falconers in Saudi Arabia who are represented by the Saudi Falcon Club which was established by royal decree in 2016 in order to stage international falconry events and competitions within the Kingdom and to protect falcon...
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The Saudi Falcons Club has announced two major falconry events to be held in Riyadh later this year further strengthening Saudi Arabia s importance as an international centre of falconry excellence. The 2nd King Abddulaziz Festival of Falconry will be held at the purpose-built falconry showgrounds on Qassim Road Riyadh (Mulham exit) from December 1-16 while the 2nd Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition will be held in Riyadh from October 11-15. Falconry has always been closely associated with the Arabian Peninsula and is an important part of the cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia. Indeed the sport was ascribed on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage in 2016. Today there are more than 20 000 active falconers in Saudi Arabia who are represented by the Saudi Falcon Club which was established by royal decree in 2016 in order to stage international falconry events and competitions within the Kingdom and to protect falcon...
Saudi Arabian capital city Riyadh continues to see growth in the hospitality sector fueled by increasing demand from visitors according to a new report. According to the new H1 2019 Riyadh Market Snapshot by global real estate consultancy firm CBRE King Khalid International Airport witnessed increased activity during the 2019 Ramadan and Eid season with over 2.3 million travellers positively impacting hotel demand. With the surge in visitor numbers Riyadh s hotels are expected to continue generating positive occupancy growth with a modest 0.4 per cent increase year-to-date. As part of plans to further increase average length of stay and to generate a more compelling all-year-round leisure offering various new tourism infrastructure developments are being delivered. These projects include Qiddiya and Ad Diriyah Gate Development within Riyadh as well as other touristic projects across Saudi Arabia such as The Red Sea Project and Neom the l...
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Saudi Arabian capital city Riyadh continues to see growth in the hospitality sector fueled by increasing demand from visitors according to a new report. According to the new H1 2019 Riyadh Market Snapshot by global real estate consultancy firm CBRE King Khalid International Airport witnessed increased activity during the 2019 Ramadan and Eid season with over 2.3 million travellers positively impacting hotel demand. With the surge in visitor numbers Riyadh s hotels are expected to continue generating positive occupancy growth with a modest 0.4 per cent increase year-to-date. As part of plans to further increase average length of stay and to generate a more compelling all-year-round leisure offering various new tourism infrastructure developments are being delivered. These projects include Qiddiya and Ad Diriyah Gate Development within Riyadh as well as other touristic projects across Saudi Arabia such as The Red Sea Project and Neom the l...
Global superstars BTS said that they will be performing at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh for their first Saudi Arabia show ever on October 11 as part of the Riyadh Season. The highly anticipated show will be an addition to their record-breaking BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself which was crowned as the top-grossing tour for May amassing over 50 million during that month alone cementing BTS position as the biggest pop act on the planet. BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself kicked off its monumental stadium run on May 4 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles/CA. The global superstars recently made history as the first Korean act to present at the Grammy Awards. BTS scored three #1 albums on the Billboard 200 embarked on a sold out stadium tour landed on the TIME 100 list of most influential people of 2019 and had the highest-grossing event cinema with Burn the Stage: ...
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Global superstars BTS said that they will be performing at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh for their first Saudi Arabia show ever on October 11 as part of the Riyadh Season. The highly anticipated show will be an addition to their record-breaking BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself which was crowned as the top-grossing tour for May amassing over 50 million during that month alone cementing BTS position as the biggest pop act on the planet. BTS World Tour Love Yourself: Speak Yourself kicked off its monumental stadium run on May 4 at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Los Angeles/CA. The global superstars recently made history as the first Korean act to present at the Grammy Awards. BTS scored three #1 albums on the Billboard 200 embarked on a sold out stadium tour landed on the TIME 100 list of most influential people of 2019 and had the highest-grossing event cinema with Burn the Stage: ...
Three Saudi entities - National Waste Management Center Riyadh Municipality and Saudi Investment Recycling Company (a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund) - have launched an integrated plan in Riyadh to help improve the collection and recycling of waste in the city as part of Vision 2030 goals to preserve and protect the environment and achieve environmental sustainability by improving recycling rates. A tripartite agreement was signed by the three parties to start integrated waste management and waste recycling activities in Riyadh. Under the deal the trio will jointly work on the execution of the overall waste management strategy for Riyadh in order to achieve a set of strategic objectives for recycling for the capital city by 2035. This notably includes the recycling of 81 per cent of the 3.4 million tonne of annually produced municipal solid waste and 47 per cent of the approximately ...
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Three Saudi entities - National Waste Management Center Riyadh Municipality and Saudi Investment Recycling Company (a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund) - have launched an integrated plan in Riyadh to help improve the collection and recycling of waste in the city as part of Vision 2030 goals to preserve and protect the environment and achieve environmental sustainability by improving recycling rates. A tripartite agreement was signed by the three parties to start integrated waste management and waste recycling activities in Riyadh. Under the deal the trio will jointly work on the execution of the overall waste management strategy for Riyadh in order to achieve a set of strategic objectives for recycling for the capital city by 2035. This notably includes the recycling of 81 per cent of the 3.4 million tonne of annually produced municipal solid waste and 47 per cent of the approximately ...
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences brings the group s portfolio in the kingdom to 43 hotels resorts and serviced apartments and more than 10 000 rooms in operation and under development. Located in the heart of Riyadh on Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Road the hotel will be conveniently accessible from King Khalid International Airport and King Abdullah Financial Center via Riyadh s new metro system. Elie Younes executive vice president and chief development officer Radisson Hotel Group said: The addition of The Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences marks the arrival of our ninth hotel in Riyadh and the city s second Radisson Collection a new generation of unique and exceptional properties. This new partnership with Sheikh Saleh A...
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Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of its second Radisson Collection property in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences brings the group s portfolio in the kingdom to 43 hotels resorts and serviced apartments and more than 10 000 rooms in operation and under development. Located in the heart of Riyadh on Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Road the hotel will be conveniently accessible from King Khalid International Airport and King Abdullah Financial Center via Riyadh s new metro system. Elie Younes executive vice president and chief development officer Radisson Hotel Group said: The addition of The Mansard Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel & Residences marks the arrival of our ninth hotel in Riyadh and the city s second Radisson Collection a new generation of unique and exceptional properties. This new partnership with Sheikh Saleh A...
Riyadh and Jeddah ranked 35th and 100th respectively as the most expensive cities for expatriates living in the Middle East according to the 2019 Cost of Living survey from Mercer a global consulting leader in advancing careers. Mercer s annual Cost of Living Survey has become the primary reference point for many multinational organizations when calculating appropriate compensation packages for employees on international assignments. Ilya Bonic president of Mercer s Career business said: In a skill-focused economy driven by digital disruption and the need for a globally connected workforce deploying expatriate employees is an increasingly important aspect of a competitive business strategy for global companies. There are numerous personal and organizational advantages for sending employees overseas including career development global experience new skillsets and re-allocation of resources. ...
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Riyadh and Jeddah ranked 35th and 100th respectively as the most expensive cities for expatriates living in the Middle East according to the 2019 Cost of Living survey from Mercer a global consulting leader in advancing careers. Mercer s annual Cost of Living Survey has become the primary reference point for many multinational organizations when calculating appropriate compensation packages for employees on international assignments. Ilya Bonic president of Mercer s Career business said: In a skill-focused economy driven by digital disruption and the need for a globally connected workforce deploying expatriate employees is an increasingly important aspect of a competitive business strategy for global companies. There are numerous personal and organizational advantages for sending employees overseas including career development global experience new skillsets and re-allocation of resources. ...
Leading international experts from various academic and professional fields discussed the Saudi capital s 23-billion investment in the recently announced 4 Grand Projects - that will transform the city and improve the wellbeing of millions of its citizens - at a key event held in Riyadh. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) Forum took place at the Exhibition Centre King Fahad Library Plaza from May 1 to 2. The discussions centered on key topics including sustainable urban development conservation socio-economic well-being art and culture and the facilitation of a healthy lifestyle for all citizens. The 4 Wellbeing Projects will greatly improve Saudis way of life by providing a greener healthier environment and by encouraging participation in cultural and sporting life in line with the Kingdom s Vision 2030. These four projects are part of a massive development plan for the capital Riyadh highli...
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Leading international experts from various academic and professional fields discussed the Saudi capital s 23-billion investment in the recently announced 4 Grand Projects - that will transform the city and improve the wellbeing of millions of its citizens - at a key event held in Riyadh. The Subject Matter Expert (SME) Forum took place at the Exhibition Centre King Fahad Library Plaza from May 1 to 2. The discussions centered on key topics including sustainable urban development conservation socio-economic well-being art and culture and the facilitation of a healthy lifestyle for all citizens. The 4 Wellbeing Projects will greatly improve Saudis way of life by providing a greener healthier environment and by encouraging participation in cultural and sporting life in line with the Kingdom s Vision 2030. These four projects are part of a massive development plan for the capital Riyadh highli...
Copthorne Hotel Riyadh was recently named the winner of the Best Finance Performing Hotel and the Hotel of the Year awards at the Annual GM Summit by Millennium Hotels & Resorts for all its properties in the Middle East & Africa region. Attended by Kevork Deldelian chief operating officer of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA and general managers from the group s hotels and resorts in Saudi Arabia Kuwait Oman Qatar and the UAE the awards were announced during the three-day annual summit organised to discuss the group s strategic plans for 2019. The Best Finance Performing Hotel and the Hotel of the Year title is awarded to a property that balances the immediate needs of the business along with keeping in mind the long-term positioning of the hotel. Copthorne Hotel Riyadh implemented a strategy that generated exceptional results while delivering on the brand promise to maximise guest satisfaction and yield revenue. br ...
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Copthorne Hotel Riyadh was recently named the winner of the Best Finance Performing Hotel and the Hotel of the Year awards at the Annual GM Summit by Millennium Hotels & Resorts for all its properties in the Middle East & Africa region. Attended by Kevork Deldelian chief operating officer of Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA and general managers from the group s hotels and resorts in Saudi Arabia Kuwait Oman Qatar and the UAE the awards were announced during the three-day annual summit organised to discuss the group s strategic plans for 2019. The Best Finance Performing Hotel and the Hotel of the Year title is awarded to a property that balances the immediate needs of the business along with keeping in mind the long-term positioning of the hotel. Copthorne Hotel Riyadh implemented a strategy that generated exceptional results while delivering on the brand promise to maximise guest satisfaction and yield revenue. br ...
Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has announced plans to launch new direct flights between Riyadh and New Delhi the capital of India starting from July 1. Flynas will operate five direct flights weekly between King Khalid International Airport and New Delhi India Gandhi International Airport the carrier said in a statement. The adding of this new destination aims to meet the growing demand for flights between Riyadh and New Delhi and is in support of flynas global expansion strategy. Passengers can now book their flights between Riyadh and New Delhi through all flynas booking platforms including sales agents and the flynas website and mobile application or by calling flynas 24/7 call centre. The carrier recently added destinations including Lahore Islamabad Algeria Trabzon Erbil Baghdad Sarajevo Vienna Batumi Tbilisi and Baku. Moreover the airline has also announced its expansion strategy ...
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Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has announced plans to launch new direct flights between Riyadh and New Delhi the capital of India starting from July 1. Flynas will operate five direct flights weekly between King Khalid International Airport and New Delhi India Gandhi International Airport the carrier said in a statement. The adding of this new destination aims to meet the growing demand for flights between Riyadh and New Delhi and is in support of flynas global expansion strategy. Passengers can now book their flights between Riyadh and New Delhi through all flynas booking platforms including sales agents and the flynas website and mobile application or by calling flynas 24/7 call centre. The carrier recently added destinations including Lahore Islamabad Algeria Trabzon Erbil Baghdad Sarajevo Vienna Batumi Tbilisi and Baku. Moreover the airline has also announced its expansion strategy ...
Leading global players from the power and renewable energy sector will be showcasing their innovative products and services at the ongoing Saudi Elenex 2019 industry expo. The 22nd edition of the international show for electricity alternative energy lighting water and air conditioning is being held at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Engineer Hamed Al Saggaf Executive Director IPP & Renewable Energy New Venture Department Saudi Electricity Company inaugurated the expo yesterday (April 30) on behalf of Engineer Fahad bin Hussein Al-Sudairi President and CEO of Saudi Electricity Company. Key officials and decision makers from the public and private sectors and other international participants are taking part in the three-day event to share their expertise in natural resources and renewable energy. ...
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Leading global players from the power and renewable energy sector will be showcasing their innovative products and services at the ongoing Saudi Elenex 2019 industry expo. The 22nd edition of the international show for electricity alternative energy lighting water and air conditioning is being held at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Engineer Hamed Al Saggaf Executive Director IPP & Renewable Energy New Venture Department Saudi Electricity Company inaugurated the expo yesterday (April 30) on behalf of Engineer Fahad bin Hussein Al-Sudairi President and CEO of Saudi Electricity Company. Key officials and decision makers from the public and private sectors and other international participants are taking part in the three-day event to share their expertise in natural resources and renewable energy. ...
Cristal Hotels & Resorts a leading hotel brand in the region has announced the launch of its new four-star property Cristal Amaken Hotel that boasts 268 contemporary rooms and suites designed to offer its signature hospitality. It is the first Cristal Hotel in Riyadh located in the heart of Riyadh s 2nd Industrial City and the group s third property in the Kingdom. The hotel s key facilities include a business centre executive club lounge valet parking and outdoor pool besides the Cristal Spa which includes a health club with jacuzzi steam and sauna and a lavish Turkish bath. Cristal Amaken Hotel features three new dining outlets - one serving Italy s classic dishes at Alto Italian Restaurant the other offering a wide selection of international dishes at Viewz restaurant besides the third one where a premium buffet and a la carte meals will be served said a company s...
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Cristal Hotels & Resorts a leading hotel brand in the region has announced the launch of its new four-star property Cristal Amaken Hotel that boasts 268 contemporary rooms and suites designed to offer its signature hospitality. It is the first Cristal Hotel in Riyadh located in the heart of Riyadh s 2nd Industrial City and the group s third property in the Kingdom. The hotel s key facilities include a business centre executive club lounge valet parking and outdoor pool besides the Cristal Spa which includes a health club with jacuzzi steam and sauna and a lavish Turkish bath. Cristal Amaken Hotel features three new dining outlets - one serving Italy s classic dishes at Alto Italian Restaurant the other offering a wide selection of international dishes at Viewz restaurant besides the third one where a premium buffet and a la carte meals will be served said a company s...
The ongoing mega-project announcements and improvements to government regulations are expected to boost demand for and enhance the long-term performance of Riyadh s real estate sector highlights JLL s Q1 market overview. The kingdom s National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) which aims to attract SR1.6 trillion of foreign investment by 2030 into various industries is also expected to bode well for the commercial sector the report said. Reforms focused on increasing transparency enhancing the logistics sector and improving the overall quality of living for Riyadh s citizens are expected to accelerate the implementation of Vision 2030 it said. Earlier in the year the government announced a project of SR86 billion ( 23 billion) to revamp public spaces in Riyadh aiming to improve the quality of life for the city s ...
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The ongoing mega-project announcements and improvements to government regulations are expected to boost demand for and enhance the long-term performance of Riyadh s real estate sector highlights JLL s Q1 market overview. The kingdom s National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) which aims to attract SR1.6 trillion of foreign investment by 2030 into various industries is also expected to bode well for the commercial sector the report said. Reforms focused on increasing transparency enhancing the logistics sector and improving the overall quality of living for Riyadh s citizens are expected to accelerate the implementation of Vision 2030 it said. Earlier in the year the government announced a project of SR86 billion ( 23 billion) to revamp public spaces in Riyadh aiming to improve the quality of life for the city s ...
The ongoing mega-project announcements and improvements to government regulations are expected to boost demand for and enhance the long-term performance of Riyadh s real estate sector highlights JLL s Q1 market overview. Reforms focused on increasing transparency enhancing the logistics sector and improving the overall quality of living for Riyadh s citizens are expected to accelerate the implementation of Vision 2030 it said. Earlier in the year the government announced a project of SR86 billion ( 23 billion) to revamp public spaces in Riyadh aiming to improve the quality of life for the city s residents. The King Salman Park will promote urban development with green spaces and will include recreational areas for the benefit of the communities and citizens in Riyadh. Along with government initiatives to boost home ownership this is expected to promote demand for residential un...
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The ongoing mega-project announcements and improvements to government regulations are expected to boost demand for and enhance the long-term performance of Riyadh s real estate sector highlights JLL s Q1 market overview. Reforms focused on increasing transparency enhancing the logistics sector and improving the overall quality of living for Riyadh s citizens are expected to accelerate the implementation of Vision 2030 it said. Earlier in the year the government announced a project of SR86 billion ( 23 billion) to revamp public spaces in Riyadh aiming to improve the quality of life for the city s residents. The King Salman Park will promote urban development with green spaces and will include recreational areas for the benefit of the communities and citizens in Riyadh. Along with government initiatives to boost home ownership this is expected to promote demand for residential un...
Emirates will be providing more options and choice for its customers in Riyadh with the introduction of the first scheduled Airbus A380 service to the capital city starting from April 21. Riyadh will be the 51st destination to join the Emirates A380 network. Flight EK 817/818 currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER will now be operated by the iconic and highly popular Emirates A380. The Emirates A380 aircraft will be operating on the route five times a week. Emirates flight EK 817 will depart Dubai at 1850hrs arriving in Riyadh at 1935hrs. The return flight EK 818 leaves Riyadh at 2125hrs arriving in Dubai at 0035hrs the next day. The deployment of the iconic double-decker aircraft will offer business and leisure travellers from Riyadh even more connection opportunities for a seamless all A380 journey to business hubs such as New York London and Hong Kong as well leisure centres like Mauritius and Barcelona. b...
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Emirates will be providing more options and choice for its customers in Riyadh with the introduction of the first scheduled Airbus A380 service to the capital city starting from April 21. Riyadh will be the 51st destination to join the Emirates A380 network. Flight EK 817/818 currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER will now be operated by the iconic and highly popular Emirates A380. The Emirates A380 aircraft will be operating on the route five times a week. Emirates flight EK 817 will depart Dubai at 1850hrs arriving in Riyadh at 1935hrs. The return flight EK 818 leaves Riyadh at 2125hrs arriving in Dubai at 0035hrs the next day. The deployment of the iconic double-decker aircraft will offer business and leisure travellers from Riyadh even more connection opportunities for a seamless all A380 journey to business hubs such as New York London and Hong Kong as well leisure centres like Mauritius and Barcelona. b...
Over 2 000 financial and business leaders are expected to attend the upcoming first Financial Sector Conference (FSC) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The conference will be held under the patronage of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on April 24 and 25 at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. Organisers the Ministry of Finance (MoF) the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) have confirmed the completion of all logistical and technical preparations. This was announced at a press conference organized at the MoF headquarters in Riyadh on April 15 by the FSC Executive Committee to highlight the coordinated efforts for the event. Khalid Al Homoud member of the CMA Board of Directors and member of the FSC supervision Committee noted: The conference aims to attract about2 000 participants among which local regional and international finance and business secto...
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Over 2 000 financial and business leaders are expected to attend the upcoming first Financial Sector Conference (FSC) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The conference will be held under the patronage of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on April 24 and 25 at the King Abdul Aziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. Organisers the Ministry of Finance (MoF) the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA) have confirmed the completion of all logistical and technical preparations. This was announced at a press conference organized at the MoF headquarters in Riyadh on April 15 by the FSC Executive Committee to highlight the coordinated efforts for the event. Khalid Al Homoud member of the CMA Board of Directors and member of the FSC supervision Committee noted: The conference aims to attract about2 000 participants among which local regional and international finance and business secto...
Emirates will be operating its latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the Game Changer First Class suites from Dubai to Riyadh starting from April 16 and Kuwait starting from June 1. Adil Al Ghaith senior vice president Commercial Operations Gulf Middle East & Iran said: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will be the first countries in the Middle East and GCC to be served by the latest Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft featuring fully -enclosed private suites inspired by luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. Deploying the newest Boeing 777 to both Riyadh and Kuwait will cater to the significant premium demand we see on these routes and is in line with our commitment to provide our customers across all classes with outstanding service and industry-leading onboard products for a better flying experience. The unique First Class suites onboard the Boeing 777 will offer our premium passengers unparalleled privacy comfort an...
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Emirates will be operating its latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the Game Changer First Class suites from Dubai to Riyadh starting from April 16 and Kuwait starting from June 1. Adil Al Ghaith senior vice president Commercial Operations Gulf Middle East & Iran said: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait will be the first countries in the Middle East and GCC to be served by the latest Emirates Boeing 777 aircraft featuring fully -enclosed private suites inspired by luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. Deploying the newest Boeing 777 to both Riyadh and Kuwait will cater to the significant premium demand we see on these routes and is in line with our commitment to provide our customers across all classes with outstanding service and industry-leading onboard products for a better flying experience. The unique First Class suites onboard the Boeing 777 will offer our premium passengers unparalleled privacy comfort an...
Xerox recently hosted an interactive workshop in Riyadh Saudi Arabia educating its customers about how the company s latest production technology and personalization solutions can meet current experiential demands. The seminar was conducted at the new PSG Showroom in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Through activities involving demonstrations of Xerox s latest personalized solutions including Iridesse Production Press customers learnt how to grow their businesses and unleash new potential. The event featured a live demo of the world s first six-colour digital press that delivers ultra HD image quality and spot embellishments with Pantone metallic Gold & Silver inks in a single pass. Xerox also showcased their latest Augmented Reality (AR) powered solutions and how they can offer a more competitive advantage to their users. TradeArabia News Service ...
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Xerox recently hosted an interactive workshop in Riyadh Saudi Arabia educating its customers about how the company s latest production technology and personalization solutions can meet current experiential demands. The seminar was conducted at the new PSG Showroom in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Through activities involving demonstrations of Xerox s latest personalized solutions including Iridesse Production Press customers learnt how to grow their businesses and unleash new potential. The event featured a live demo of the world s first six-colour digital press that delivers ultra HD image quality and spot embellishments with Pantone metallic Gold & Silver inks in a single pass. Xerox also showcased their latest Augmented Reality (AR) powered solutions and how they can offer a more competitive advantage to their users. TradeArabia News Service ...
Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) took part in the 11th edition of the Riyadh Travel Fair which was held between March 28 and 30 at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The delegation from Bahrain included representatives from BTEA key shareholders in the tourism sector and representatives from a number of leading hotels and travel agents who offered tailor-made packages to customers in the Saudi market. The event witnessed the participation of over 300 exhibitors from around 55 countries in the form of a networking platform featuring several panel discussions highlighting the achievements of the tourism sector in the previous year. BTEA s participation in Riyadh Travel Fair comes in line with our strategy to participate in regional and international events in the travel and tourism industry to promote intra-regional tourism between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain as well as increasing the tourism secto...
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Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) took part in the 11th edition of the Riyadh Travel Fair which was held between March 28 and 30 at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The delegation from Bahrain included representatives from BTEA key shareholders in the tourism sector and representatives from a number of leading hotels and travel agents who offered tailor-made packages to customers in the Saudi market. The event witnessed the participation of over 300 exhibitors from around 55 countries in the form of a networking platform featuring several panel discussions highlighting the achievements of the tourism sector in the previous year. BTEA s participation in Riyadh Travel Fair comes in line with our strategy to participate in regional and international events in the travel and tourism industry to promote intra-regional tourism between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain as well as increasing the tourism secto...
Oman s Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will be participating in the Riyadh Travel Fair which will be held from March 28-30 at the Al Faisaliah Tower Hotel in Saudi Arabia. This year the Ministry is collaborating with a number of regional and international travel and tourism leaders to highlight the most competitive elements and tourism projects that are a major attraction for Saudi and regional tourists to the sultanate. The Ministry s participation in this pioneering regional event is in line with its efforts to achieve the Oman Tourism Strategy (2016-2040) which aims to enhance the sultanate s position globally and make it an ideal destination for outstanding hospitality. Saleh bin Ali Al Khayafi director of Promotion and Marketing Omani Ministry of Tourism said: Our participation at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2019 is to enhance the sultanate s position on the regional and global tourism map by highlighting the d...
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Oman s Ministry of Tourism has announced that it will be participating in the Riyadh Travel Fair which will be held from March 28-30 at the Al Faisaliah Tower Hotel in Saudi Arabia. This year the Ministry is collaborating with a number of regional and international travel and tourism leaders to highlight the most competitive elements and tourism projects that are a major attraction for Saudi and regional tourists to the sultanate. The Ministry s participation in this pioneering regional event is in line with its efforts to achieve the Oman Tourism Strategy (2016-2040) which aims to enhance the sultanate s position globally and make it an ideal destination for outstanding hospitality. Saleh bin Ali Al Khayafi director of Promotion and Marketing Omani Ministry of Tourism said: Our participation at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2019 is to enhance the sultanate s position on the regional and global tourism map by highlighting the d...
Marriott International said it has joined hands with Saudi-based Dur Hospitality a specialist in developing and operating a wide portfolio of hotels and residential compounds in the kingdom for the opening of two new hotels - Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter - in the kingdom s capital. The complex is strategically located in the heart of one of the most sought-after areas in the city with easy access to key embassies and major corporate headquarters just a 30-minute drive from King Khalid International Airport. We are delighted to enhance our footprint in Saudi Arabia with the opening of two strategically important hotels that not only complement each other but also deliver very distinct brand experiences. Saudi Arabia continues to be one of our key markets and we are delighted to further strengthen our partnership with Dur Hospitality said Alex Kyriakidis pres...
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Marriott International said it has joined hands with Saudi-based Dur Hospitality a specialist in developing and operating a wide portfolio of hotels and residential compounds in the kingdom for the opening of two new hotels - Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh Diplomatic Quarter - in the kingdom s capital. The complex is strategically located in the heart of one of the most sought-after areas in the city with easy access to key embassies and major corporate headquarters just a 30-minute drive from King Khalid International Airport. We are delighted to enhance our footprint in Saudi Arabia with the opening of two strategically important hotels that not only complement each other but also deliver very distinct brand experiences. Saudi Arabia continues to be one of our key markets and we are delighted to further strengthen our partnership with Dur Hospitality said Alex Kyriakidis pres...
Saudi Arabia is gearing up its largest travel and tourism event yet with the launch of the 11th Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) taking place from March 28-30 at Al Faisaliah Tower Hotel. The event is expected to provide business networking opportunities seminars ministerial discussions and highlight the tourism industry s achievements of the past 12 months. Additionally the fair will provide a great opportunity for the general public to gain first-hand information on the latest tourist offerings and special deals from around the world. The 2019 edition will be the biggest one to date with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected higher visitor numbers. Over 300 exhibitors representing more than 55 countries will take part this year. Last year the RTF featured 270 exhibitors with visitor attendance at 28 695 said Bander Al Gryni general manager ASAS Exhibitions - RTF organiser. ...
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Saudi Arabia is gearing up its largest travel and tourism event yet with the launch of the 11th Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) taking place from March 28-30 at Al Faisaliah Tower Hotel. The event is expected to provide business networking opportunities seminars ministerial discussions and highlight the tourism industry s achievements of the past 12 months. Additionally the fair will provide a great opportunity for the general public to gain first-hand information on the latest tourist offerings and special deals from around the world. The 2019 edition will be the biggest one to date with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected higher visitor numbers. Over 300 exhibitors representing more than 55 countries will take part this year. Last year the RTF featured 270 exhibitors with visitor attendance at 28 695 said Bander Al Gryni general manager ASAS Exhibitions - RTF organiser. ...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Saudi Arabia has welcomed Guenter Gebhard as its new general manager. The appointment places Gebhard a hospitality industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience at the helm of one of Saudi Arabia s most prestigious addresses. Gebhard joined Four Seasons in January and is set to play a key role in overseeing a substantial renovation project at the stylish property in Riyadh s iconic Kingdom Centre. He will also be responsible for driving the hotel s ongoing Saudisation efforts which has been identified as one of the main focus points for the continued success of the property in addition to exploring avenues for further expansion throughout the EMEA region. Simon Casson Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts president of hotel operations Europe Middle East and Africa welcomed the appointment commenting: Guenter s extensive international experie...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre Saudi Arabia has welcomed Guenter Gebhard as its new general manager. The appointment places Gebhard a hospitality industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience at the helm of one of Saudi Arabia s most prestigious addresses. Gebhard joined Four Seasons in January and is set to play a key role in overseeing a substantial renovation project at the stylish property in Riyadh s iconic Kingdom Centre. He will also be responsible for driving the hotel s ongoing Saudisation efforts which has been identified as one of the main focus points for the continued success of the property in addition to exploring avenues for further expansion throughout the EMEA region. Simon Casson Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts president of hotel operations Europe Middle East and Africa welcomed the appointment commenting: Guenter s extensive international experie...
Hospitality giant Hilton has signed a landmark agreement with Shomoul Holding Company to develop and operate four hotels in The Avenues Riyadh the largest mixed-use development project in Saudi Arabia which is set to open in 2023. As per the deal Hilton will operate four of its industry-leading brands at The Avenues Riyadh including a 350-room Waldorf Astoria a 400-room Conrad both offering its unique luxury experiences - a 500-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 150-room Canopy by Hilton the first of Hilton s lifestyle Canopy brand in the Middle East. Speaking at the signing ceremony Mohammed A. Alshaya chairman of Shomoul and Mabanee said: I am very proud to once again partner with Hilton at another of our ground-breaking Avenues projects in the region. The Avenues Riyadh is a signature development offering a unique and ultimate lifestyle destination in the region and will be the largest in our expans...
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Hospitality giant Hilton has signed a landmark agreement with Shomoul Holding Company to develop and operate four hotels in The Avenues Riyadh the largest mixed-use development project in Saudi Arabia which is set to open in 2023. As per the deal Hilton will operate four of its industry-leading brands at The Avenues Riyadh including a 350-room Waldorf Astoria a 400-room Conrad both offering its unique luxury experiences - a 500-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 150-room Canopy by Hilton the first of Hilton s lifestyle Canopy brand in the Middle East. Speaking at the signing ceremony Mohammed A. Alshaya chairman of Shomoul and Mabanee said: I am very proud to once again partner with Hilton at another of our ground-breaking Avenues projects in the region. The Avenues Riyadh is a signature development offering a unique and ultimate lifestyle destination in the region and will be the largest in our expans...
Hilton and Shomoul Holding Company have announced the signing of a landmark agreement to develop and operate four hotels in The Avenues Riyadh the largest mixed-use development project in Saudi Arabia which is set to open in 2023. Hilton will operate four of its industry-leading brands at The Avenues Riyadh including a 350-room Waldorf Astoria a 400-room Conrad both offering Hilton s unique luxury experiences - a 500-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 150-room Canopy by Hilton the first of Hilton s lifestyle Canopy brand in the Middle East. Speaking at the signing ceremony Mohammed A. Alshaya chairman of Shomoul and Mabanee said: I am very proud to once again partner with Hilton at another of our ground-breaking Avenues projects in the region. The Avenues Riyadh is a signature development offering a unique and ultimate lifestyle destination in the region and will be the largest in our expans...
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Hilton and Shomoul Holding Company have announced the signing of a landmark agreement to develop and operate four hotels in The Avenues Riyadh the largest mixed-use development project in Saudi Arabia which is set to open in 2023. Hilton will operate four of its industry-leading brands at The Avenues Riyadh including a 350-room Waldorf Astoria a 400-room Conrad both offering Hilton s unique luxury experiences - a 500-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 150-room Canopy by Hilton the first of Hilton s lifestyle Canopy brand in the Middle East. Speaking at the signing ceremony Mohammed A. Alshaya chairman of Shomoul and Mabanee said: I am very proud to once again partner with Hilton at another of our ground-breaking Avenues projects in the region. The Avenues Riyadh is a signature development offering a unique and ultimate lifestyle destination in the region and will be the largest in our expans...
Saudi Arabia has issued transaction advisory services tender for two railway projects - one linking Yanbu Industrial City and King Abdullah Port in the Red Sea and other to connect the existing Dammam-Riyadh Line with the Northern Line according to a report. Also the government has floated a tender to build a new dry port and logistics Zone said a Reuters report citing a top transport authority official. The plan is to use the public-private partnership (PPP) route for both projects. We have done the feasibility and they are bankable and now we are working on hiring the advisors who will prepare the PPP package remarked Rumaih Al Rumaih president of the Saudi Public Transport Authority (PTA). He didn t disclose details about the tendering timeline or length of the railway segments. In March 2018 Trade Arabia News Service ( a href= https://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_337818.htm...
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Saudi Arabia has issued transaction advisory services tender for two railway projects - one linking Yanbu Industrial City and King Abdullah Port in the Red Sea and other to connect the existing Dammam-Riyadh Line with the Northern Line according to a report. Also the government has floated a tender to build a new dry port and logistics Zone said a Reuters report citing a top transport authority official. The plan is to use the public-private partnership (PPP) route for both projects. We have done the feasibility and they are bankable and now we are working on hiring the advisors who will prepare the PPP package remarked Rumaih Al Rumaih president of the Saudi Public Transport Authority (PTA). He didn t disclose details about the tendering timeline or length of the railway segments. In March 2018 Trade Arabia News Service ( a href= https://www.tradearabia.com/news/CONS_337818.htm...
Meftech the longest running banking & financial technology event in Mena has announced its line-up of industry expert speakers on fintech from across the world ahead of the upcoming conference in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The event takes place at the Four Seasons Riyadh on February 24 and 25. Industry experts confirmed to speak at Meftech 2019 include: Chris Skinner renowned independent commentator on the financial markets and fintech; Yasar Yilmaz head of Financial Services Industry Middle East & Africa Turkey Pakistan Microsoft; Janti Abdallah general manager STS PayOne; Mirna Sleiman founder & CEO Fintech Galaxy; Eleni Kitra head of Financial Services Facebook; and Dr Fadi Chehaye senior technology advisor Samba Financial Group. Meftech will include panel discussions and keynote speeches addressing industry trends and issues around mobile payments in the region digital transformation in banking driving cashle...
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Meftech the longest running banking & financial technology event in Mena has announced its line-up of industry expert speakers on fintech from across the world ahead of the upcoming conference in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The event takes place at the Four Seasons Riyadh on February 24 and 25. Industry experts confirmed to speak at Meftech 2019 include: Chris Skinner renowned independent commentator on the financial markets and fintech; Yasar Yilmaz head of Financial Services Industry Middle East & Africa Turkey Pakistan Microsoft; Janti Abdallah general manager STS PayOne; Mirna Sleiman founder & CEO Fintech Galaxy; Eleni Kitra head of Financial Services Facebook; and Dr Fadi Chehaye senior technology advisor Samba Financial Group. Meftech will include panel discussions and keynote speeches addressing industry trends and issues around mobile payments in the region digital transformation in banking driving cashle...
Regional authorities including the Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization (Saso) GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) and Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) will present free and certified training sessions at HVAC R Expo Saudi. With over 25 free workshops on offer HVAC R Expo Saudi will run from January 28 to 30 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). On the back of Saudi Vision 2030 which calls for ambitious sustainability targets across the kingdom the region s largest dedicated HVAC R business event will host specialists from Saso GSO and SCE amongst other credible entities. Set to shed light on the latest efficiency guidelines in the HVAC R industry these authorities will feature throughout a free and certified training agenda at HVAC R Expo Saudi from 28-30 January 2019 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). On the upcoming exp...
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Regional authorities including the Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization (Saso) GCC Standardization Organization (GSO) and Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE) will present free and certified training sessions at HVAC R Expo Saudi. With over 25 free workshops on offer HVAC R Expo Saudi will run from January 28 to 30 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). On the back of Saudi Vision 2030 which calls for ambitious sustainability targets across the kingdom the region s largest dedicated HVAC R business event will host specialists from Saso GSO and SCE amongst other credible entities. Set to shed light on the latest efficiency guidelines in the HVAC R industry these authorities will feature throughout a free and certified training agenda at HVAC R Expo Saudi from 28-30 January 2019 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC). On the upcoming exp...
Air Arabia Egypt has launched a direct flight from Sohag to Saudi Arabia s capital city Riyadh. Roundtrip flights will operate twice a week between Sohag International Airport and King Khalid International Airport. Flights depart Sohag on Fridays at 02:15 hours and on Sundays at 11:00 hours and lands in Riyadh at 05:20 hours and at 14:05 hours local time respectively. Adel Al Ali group chief executive officer Air Arabia said: Egypt and Saudi Arabia remain key markets of growth and we are glad to connect more cities between both countries through the launch of this direct service connecting Sohag and Riyadh. We look forward to welcoming customers who will now benefit from this direct service while offering convenient and affordable services to travellers from both cities. Air Arabia currently operates flights to more than 155 routes across the globe from four hubs located in the Middle East and North Africa. - st...
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Air Arabia Egypt has launched a direct flight from Sohag to Saudi Arabia s capital city Riyadh. Roundtrip flights will operate twice a week between Sohag International Airport and King Khalid International Airport. Flights depart Sohag on Fridays at 02:15 hours and on Sundays at 11:00 hours and lands in Riyadh at 05:20 hours and at 14:05 hours local time respectively. Adel Al Ali group chief executive officer Air Arabia said: Egypt and Saudi Arabia remain key markets of growth and we are glad to connect more cities between both countries through the launch of this direct service connecting Sohag and Riyadh. We look forward to welcoming customers who will now benefit from this direct service while offering convenient and affordable services to travellers from both cities. Air Arabia currently operates flights to more than 155 routes across the globe from four hubs located in the Middle East and North Africa. - st...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a luxury brand within the AccorHotels network marks its debut in the capital city of Saudi Arabia with the opening of the 298-room Fairmont Riyadh. A key centrepiece of the Business Gate community in Riyadh an ambitious mixed-use development project and business district featuring over 70 multinational and regional companies. Fairmont Riyadh is the closest luxury hotel to the King Khalid International Airport - a mere 15-minutes drive away. It is also one of the only luxury hotels to be located in the northern part of the city. Salama Bin Saedan owner s representative shared: It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of Fairmont Riyadh. Riyadh is a vibrant and dynamic city attracting business and leisure guests alike through its cosmopolitan appeal. The luxury hotel is set to become a popular destination through its unique design unrivalled culinary options diverse amenities ...
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts a luxury brand within the AccorHotels network marks its debut in the capital city of Saudi Arabia with the opening of the 298-room Fairmont Riyadh. A key centrepiece of the Business Gate community in Riyadh an ambitious mixed-use development project and business district featuring over 70 multinational and regional companies. Fairmont Riyadh is the closest luxury hotel to the King Khalid International Airport - a mere 15-minutes drive away. It is also one of the only luxury hotels to be located in the northern part of the city. Salama Bin Saedan owner s representative shared: It is with great pleasure that we announce the opening of Fairmont Riyadh. Riyadh is a vibrant and dynamic city attracting business and leisure guests alike through its cosmopolitan appeal. The luxury hotel is set to become a popular destination through its unique design unrivalled culinary options diverse amenities ...
A new entertainment complex is being planned for the Saudi Arabian capital city Riyadh as part of state-backed efforts to boost the leisure sector in the kingdom a report said. The 100 000-sq-m project will be developed by the Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company (Seven) a unit of the kingdom s Public Investment Fund said a report in Saudi Press Agency . The project will feature a distinctive modern design and will be equipped for sports activities entertainment and live shows. It will also include a variety of local and international restaurants and cinemas. No details about the value of the project or completion date were provided. The complex would be an ideal destination for families to enjoy sports picnics and arts the report said citing Seven cha...
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A new entertainment complex is being planned for the Saudi Arabian capital city Riyadh as part of state-backed efforts to boost the leisure sector in the kingdom a report said. The 100 000-sq-m project will be developed by the Saudi Entertainment Ventures Company (Seven) a unit of the kingdom s Public Investment Fund said a report in Saudi Press Agency . The project will feature a distinctive modern design and will be equipped for sports activities entertainment and live shows. It will also include a variety of local and international restaurants and cinemas. No details about the value of the project or completion date were provided. The complex would be an ideal destination for families to enjoy sports picnics and arts the report said citing Seven cha...
High-tech manufacturer Airedale International Air Conditioning has won a 1-million ( 1.27 million) export order to supply specialised air-conditioning units for the new Riyadh metro system in Saudi Arabia. Airedale which employs over 400 people at its production facility in Leeds UK specialises in producing innovative precision air-conditioning units designed for use in data centres where computer servers need to be maintained at a controlled temperature. The Airedale EasiCool units destined for Saudi Arabia are designed for precision applications and will be used to cool the server rooms incorporated in the new metro stations currently under construction said a statement from the UK group. Riyadh s new 18-billion metro consist of six lines covering 110 miles and will include 85 stations with the first phase due to open next year it stated. Asim Ansari the export sales manager sa...
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High-tech manufacturer Airedale International Air Conditioning has won a 1-million ( 1.27 million) export order to supply specialised air-conditioning units for the new Riyadh metro system in Saudi Arabia. Airedale which employs over 400 people at its production facility in Leeds UK specialises in producing innovative precision air-conditioning units designed for use in data centres where computer servers need to be maintained at a controlled temperature. The Airedale EasiCool units destined for Saudi Arabia are designed for precision applications and will be used to cool the server rooms incorporated in the new metro stations currently under construction said a statement from the UK group. Riyadh s new 18-billion metro consist of six lines covering 110 miles and will include 85 stations with the first phase due to open next year it stated. Asim Ansari the export sales manager sa...
Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Riyadh has appointed Adnan Mansour Al Essa to the position of food and beverage manager. A Saudi national Adnan has a diploma in Hotel Management from Les Roches Marbella Spain and a Bachelor s degree in Business Administration from the Swiss Hotel Association. ...
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Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski Riyadh has appointed Adnan Mansour Al Essa to the position of food and beverage manager. A Saudi national Adnan has a diploma in Hotel Management from Les Roches Marbella Spain and a Bachelor s degree in Business Administration from the Swiss Hotel Association. ...
Leading hotel company Deutsche Hospitality is continuing to expand its Middle East portfolio with the opening of a new IntercityHotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The 82-room IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz is a new build and has four suites a lounge and café a main roof-top restaurant and a roof-top swimming pool with an adjoining bar. Gym facilities are being planned to meet the needs of exercise enthusiasts. The hotel is located in the commercial quarter of Al Malaz with the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium Riyadh Zoo and the King Abdullah Park within close proximity. The Middle East is one of the main focuses of Deutsche Hospitality s expansion activities. The group is already represented on the Arabian Peninsula in the shape of the Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay in Dubai and the IntercityHotel Salalah in Oman. The opening of the IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz in Saudi Arabia increases the brand s presence in the region ...
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Leading hotel company Deutsche Hospitality is continuing to expand its Middle East portfolio with the opening of a new IntercityHotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The 82-room IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz is a new build and has four suites a lounge and café a main roof-top restaurant and a roof-top swimming pool with an adjoining bar. Gym facilities are being planned to meet the needs of exercise enthusiasts. The hotel is located in the commercial quarter of Al Malaz with the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium Riyadh Zoo and the King Abdullah Park within close proximity. The Middle East is one of the main focuses of Deutsche Hospitality s expansion activities. The group is already represented on the Arabian Peninsula in the shape of the Steigenberger Hotel Business Bay in Dubai and the IntercityHotel Salalah in Oman. The opening of the IntercityHotel Riyadh Malaz in Saudi Arabia increases the brand s presence in the region ...
The world s first female-only trampoline park has opened its doors in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. An indoor adrenaline pumping venue packed with activities Bounce Rawdah for ladies and children (boys under the age of 10) is the perfect place to have fun get active or just hang out. The largest trampoline venue in Riyadh at 3 500-sq-m Bounce is located in Rawdah on the main East/West Khurais Road. The venue is packed with over 80 interconnected trampolines a dodgeball arena slam dunk super tramp cliff Jump and huge inflatable airbags. It also houses the high-energy X-Park Freestyle Playground (think Ninja Warrior with Zip Lines Bouldering walls and the Spider Climb). It caters for all capabilities and has been an enormous hit with customers of all ages in Bounce venues around the world. Mashael Attieh managing partner of Bounce Saudi Arabia said: After th...
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The world s first female-only trampoline park has opened its doors in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. An indoor adrenaline pumping venue packed with activities Bounce Rawdah for ladies and children (boys under the age of 10) is the perfect place to have fun get active or just hang out. The largest trampoline venue in Riyadh at 3 500-sq-m Bounce is located in Rawdah on the main East/West Khurais Road. The venue is packed with over 80 interconnected trampolines a dodgeball arena slam dunk super tramp cliff Jump and huge inflatable airbags. It also houses the high-energy X-Park Freestyle Playground (think Ninja Warrior with Zip Lines Bouldering walls and the Spider Climb). It caters for all capabilities and has been an enormous hit with customers of all ages in Bounce venues around the world. Mashael Attieh managing partner of Bounce Saudi Arabia said: After th...
Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand to Saudi Arabia. Developed by Saudi Marhaba Hospitality & Tourism Company Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania joins Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya Park Hyatt Jeddah and Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah further strengthening Hyatt s portfolio of brands in Saudi Arabia and overall brand footprint in the Middle East. Later this year Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street is expected to open marking the introduction of Hyatt s extended stay brand Hyatt House to Saudi Arabia. The Hyatt Place brand is rooted in the provision of stylish comfortable and seamless experiences for guests accommodating lifestyles and familiar routines with a promise of purposeful service and an uncomplicated stay. Centrally loca...
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Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania marking the introduction of the Hyatt Place brand to Saudi Arabia. Developed by Saudi Marhaba Hospitality & Tourism Company Hyatt Place Riyadh Al Sulaimania joins Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya Park Hyatt Jeddah and Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah further strengthening Hyatt s portfolio of brands in Saudi Arabia and overall brand footprint in the Middle East. Later this year Hyatt House Jeddah Sari Street is expected to open marking the introduction of Hyatt s extended stay brand Hyatt House to Saudi Arabia. The Hyatt Place brand is rooted in the provision of stylish comfortable and seamless experiences for guests accommodating lifestyles and familiar routines with a promise of purposeful service and an uncomplicated stay. Centrally loca...
Global mega-sporting events specialist Losberger De Boer said it has won a major contract from the Saudi government to build the temporary structure for the inaugural electric Grand Prix which kicks off at Riyadh City Race Circuit next week. As per the deal the international temporary structures specialists will build the 190-m-long pit lane along with second floor hospitality and viewing facilities. The build site located in Ad Diriyah the historic centre of the Saudi Arabian capital faces an existing public road that will be closed for qualifiers and race day between December 12 to 15. The Saudi Arabian capital will host the opening round of season five of the global race calendar in December 2018 which is expected to attract international visitors to the city under the country s new major-event online visa scheme. Losberger De Boer will be responsible for project managing turnkey delivery of the entire pit la...
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Global mega-sporting events specialist Losberger De Boer said it has won a major contract from the Saudi government to build the temporary structure for the inaugural electric Grand Prix which kicks off at Riyadh City Race Circuit next week. As per the deal the international temporary structures specialists will build the 190-m-long pit lane along with second floor hospitality and viewing facilities. The build site located in Ad Diriyah the historic centre of the Saudi Arabian capital faces an existing public road that will be closed for qualifiers and race day between December 12 to 15. The Saudi Arabian capital will host the opening round of season five of the global race calendar in December 2018 which is expected to attract international visitors to the city under the country s new major-event online visa scheme. Losberger De Boer will be responsible for project managing turnkey delivery of the entire pit la...
Emirates NBD a leading banking group in the region has opened its second branch in Saudi Arabia at capital Riyadh. The bank s network of four full-fledged branches across the kingdom s three key regions marks Saudi Arabia as its largest geographical presence outside the UAE and Egypt. Emirates NBD s new branch in Riyadh s Al Masif District was inaugurated by Ahmed Al Kholifey Governor Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority in the presence of Emirates NBD s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim; Group CEO Shayne Nelson; Emirates NBD KSA CEO Loai Abduljawad and other senior officials and members of the management From SAMA and Emirates NBD. The Riyadh branch provides a full offering to Saudi-based individual and businesses including retail private business and wholesale banking. It incorporates Emirates NBD s award-winning proposition with a modern digital-driven design con...
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Emirates NBD a leading banking group in the region has opened its second branch in Saudi Arabia at capital Riyadh. The bank s network of four full-fledged branches across the kingdom s three key regions marks Saudi Arabia as its largest geographical presence outside the UAE and Egypt. Emirates NBD s new branch in Riyadh s Al Masif District was inaugurated by Ahmed Al Kholifey Governor Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority in the presence of Emirates NBD s Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Hesham Abdulla Al Qassim; Group CEO Shayne Nelson; Emirates NBD KSA CEO Loai Abduljawad and other senior officials and members of the management From SAMA and Emirates NBD. The Riyadh branch provides a full offering to Saudi-based individual and businesses including retail private business and wholesale banking. It incorporates Emirates NBD s award-winning proposition with a modern digital-driven design con...
Riyadh Development Authority (RDA) previously The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh - has awarded naming rights for eight Riyadh Metro stations to leading commercial organisations from Saudi Arabia and the region generating a total of SR1.045 billion ( 278.7 million) over the 10-year period of the contracts. The results of the station naming rights auction for the Riyadh Metro network was announced yesterday at an event. Each of the winning bidders has been awarded a 10-year contract which will see their brands featured as the name of a Riyadh Metro station in a naming rights sponsorship deal said a statement. During a ceremony at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh presided over by HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Governor of Riyadh the new map of the Riyadh Metro network was unveiled featuring the logo of the winning naming right...
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Riyadh Development Authority (RDA) previously The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh - has awarded naming rights for eight Riyadh Metro stations to leading commercial organisations from Saudi Arabia and the region generating a total of SR1.045 billion ( 278.7 million) over the 10-year period of the contracts. The results of the station naming rights auction for the Riyadh Metro network was announced yesterday at an event. Each of the winning bidders has been awarded a 10-year contract which will see their brands featured as the name of a Riyadh Metro station in a naming rights sponsorship deal said a statement. During a ceremony at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh presided over by HRH Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Governor of Riyadh the new map of the Riyadh Metro network was unveiled featuring the logo of the winning naming right...
A luxurious African-style resort with 57 bungalow and villas overlooking the Nofa Wildlife Park has opened just outside of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Featuring an equestrian estate as well as a world-class golf course surrounded by sand dunes and mountains Nofa Resort Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel is the latest jewel in the Radisson group s premium lifestyle collection of iconic hotel properties. Tim Cordon area senior vice president Middle East Turkey & Africa Radisson Hotel Group said: We re thrilled to open our first Radisson Collection hotel in Saudi Arabia and our third in the Middle East region. Radisson Collection brings together hotels that aim to offer the exceptional and Nofa Resort Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel certainly offers guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience as an exclusive retreat with unparalleled leisure facilities. We also believe this is a positive step in raising the awareness of leisure tourism in Sa...
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A luxurious African-style resort with 57 bungalow and villas overlooking the Nofa Wildlife Park has opened just outside of Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Featuring an equestrian estate as well as a world-class golf course surrounded by sand dunes and mountains Nofa Resort Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel is the latest jewel in the Radisson group s premium lifestyle collection of iconic hotel properties. Tim Cordon area senior vice president Middle East Turkey & Africa Radisson Hotel Group said: We re thrilled to open our first Radisson Collection hotel in Saudi Arabia and our third in the Middle East region. Radisson Collection brings together hotels that aim to offer the exceptional and Nofa Resort Riyadh A Radisson Collection Hotel certainly offers guests a once-in-a-lifetime experience as an exclusive retreat with unparalleled leisure facilities. We also believe this is a positive step in raising the awareness of leisure tourism in Sa...
Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Faisaliah Suites Riyadh a landmark luxury destination in the heart of the capital offers guests the ultimate in business travel. Featuring 224 rooms and suites Al Faisaliah Hotel offers the best in five-star luxury accommodation. Following the addition of Al Faisaliah Suites A dedicated luxury suites hotel in Riyadh offering 106 suites Al Faisaliah has become one of the finest and most sought-after properties in Saudi Arabia. The luxurious property offers state-of-the-art amenities that are perfect for guests travelling on business. Featuring elegant ambience and unparalleled luxury the hotel s meeting and event spaces have been designed to accommodate meetings incentive conferences and exhibitions of any size. Business travellers can take advantage of the hotel s massive 6 300-sq-m meeting space which offers an elegant ambience and unparalleled luxury and caters to meetings confere...
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Al Faisaliah Hotel and Al Faisaliah Suites Riyadh a landmark luxury destination in the heart of the capital offers guests the ultimate in business travel. Featuring 224 rooms and suites Al Faisaliah Hotel offers the best in five-star luxury accommodation. Following the addition of Al Faisaliah Suites A dedicated luxury suites hotel in Riyadh offering 106 suites Al Faisaliah has become one of the finest and most sought-after properties in Saudi Arabia. The luxurious property offers state-of-the-art amenities that are perfect for guests travelling on business. Featuring elegant ambience and unparalleled luxury the hotel s meeting and event spaces have been designed to accommodate meetings incentive conferences and exhibitions of any size. Business travellers can take advantage of the hotel s massive 6 300-sq-m meeting space which offers an elegant ambience and unparalleled luxury and caters to meetings confere...
Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh has re-opened its popular restaurant Cristal offering a redefined menu featuring new Middle Eastern dishes. The restaurant has introduced signature dishes to the menu which includes a selection of mouth-watering dishes such as a made-to-order Arabic Mix Grill prepared according to guests preferences and freshly made Naimi Kharouf . Upon arrival guests will also be treated to freshly baked bread. From a selection of cold mezzeh soups and live hot appetizers that are changed daily to main courses and a live tandoori oven the restaurant has it all. Some menu favourites include Baba Ganoush Moudardara Muhammara Batata Harra Vegetable Tagine and local dishes like Goursan Margoug Jeerish and Chicken Kapsa. To end a delicious meal guests can opt for one of the many dessert options available at Cristal - Awama Basbousa Saffron Mahalabia Umm Ali and Pistachio Baklava to name a few...
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Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh has re-opened its popular restaurant Cristal offering a redefined menu featuring new Middle Eastern dishes. The restaurant has introduced signature dishes to the menu which includes a selection of mouth-watering dishes such as a made-to-order Arabic Mix Grill prepared according to guests preferences and freshly made Naimi Kharouf . Upon arrival guests will also be treated to freshly baked bread. From a selection of cold mezzeh soups and live hot appetizers that are changed daily to main courses and a live tandoori oven the restaurant has it all. Some menu favourites include Baba Ganoush Moudardara Muhammara Batata Harra Vegetable Tagine and local dishes like Goursan Margoug Jeerish and Chicken Kapsa. To end a delicious meal guests can opt for one of the many dessert options available at Cristal - Awama Basbousa Saffron Mahalabia Umm Ali and Pistachio Baklava to name a few...
The 30th edition of Saudi Build the International Trade Exhibition for Construction Materials Building and Environmental Technologies in the kingdom kicked off yesterday (October 22) at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 500 leading companies from 31 countries are showcasing their latest innovations in building materials technology and equipment at the four-day event which concludes on October 25 said the event organisers. With its sophisticated location Saudi Build provides developers and entrepreneurs with a wide choice of construction solutions and offers visitors the access to check the latest innovations and technologies in building and construction interior finishing and decoration civil and mechanical engineering techniques stone and marble techniques ceramics baths porcelain and tiles security and safety systems as well as eco-friendly construction solutions it stated. It also provides partic...
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The 30th edition of Saudi Build the International Trade Exhibition for Construction Materials Building and Environmental Technologies in the kingdom kicked off yesterday (October 22) at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 500 leading companies from 31 countries are showcasing their latest innovations in building materials technology and equipment at the four-day event which concludes on October 25 said the event organisers. With its sophisticated location Saudi Build provides developers and entrepreneurs with a wide choice of construction solutions and offers visitors the access to check the latest innovations and technologies in building and construction interior finishing and decoration civil and mechanical engineering techniques stone and marble techniques ceramics baths porcelain and tiles security and safety systems as well as eco-friendly construction solutions it stated. It also provides partic...
The Fast Consortium led by Spanish builder FCC has announced plans to build two more stations to Line 4 of the Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia. The consortium includes global majors Samsung (South Korea) Strukton (Netherlands) Alstom (France) and Freysinnet (Saudi Arabia). The extension includes the construction of a 1.5-km-long viaduct and two elevated stations with direct access via elevated footbridges to terminals 1/2 and 3/4 of the international airport of the capital of Saudi Arabia said a statement from FCC. In this way Line 4 of the Riyadh Metro will connect directly the future financial centre of the city (King Abdullah Financial District - KAFD) with the KKIA which makes it a key corridor for the development of Riyadh urban transport it stated. The execution of the associated stations and infrastructures by the FAST Consortium will enable passengers to benefit from a direct transport link to the a...
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The Fast Consortium led by Spanish builder FCC has announced plans to build two more stations to Line 4 of the Riyadh Metro Project in Saudi Arabia. The consortium includes global majors Samsung (South Korea) Strukton (Netherlands) Alstom (France) and Freysinnet (Saudi Arabia). The extension includes the construction of a 1.5-km-long viaduct and two elevated stations with direct access via elevated footbridges to terminals 1/2 and 3/4 of the international airport of the capital of Saudi Arabia said a statement from FCC. In this way Line 4 of the Riyadh Metro will connect directly the future financial centre of the city (King Abdullah Financial District - KAFD) with the KKIA which makes it a key corridor for the development of Riyadh urban transport it stated. The execution of the associated stations and infrastructures by the FAST Consortium will enable passengers to benefit from a direct transport link to the a...
Sabic showcased its wide range of innovative environment friendly agri-nutrient solutions targeted to specific needs of each crop and help improve yields at 37th International Trade Exhibition for Agriculture and Agro-Industry in Riyadh. The Sabic stand at the exhibition that ran from October 7 to 10 highlighted the company s efforts to spread best agriculture practices and provide farmers with sustainable cost-efficient and water-efficient nutrients resulting in higher crop yields. An example is the NPK fertilizer grade which is designed specifically to improve both quality and yield of date palms. Samir Al-Abdrabbuh executive vice president Agri-Nutrients said: The exhibition was an opportunity for us to convey the message that we are not merely a supplier of commodity agri-nutrients but are using technologically advanced research to develop specialty nutrients. We are committed to sustainable agriculture by creating new solution...
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Sabic showcased its wide range of innovative environment friendly agri-nutrient solutions targeted to specific needs of each crop and help improve yields at 37th International Trade Exhibition for Agriculture and Agro-Industry in Riyadh. The Sabic stand at the exhibition that ran from October 7 to 10 highlighted the company s efforts to spread best agriculture practices and provide farmers with sustainable cost-efficient and water-efficient nutrients resulting in higher crop yields. An example is the NPK fertilizer grade which is designed specifically to improve both quality and yield of date palms. Samir Al-Abdrabbuh executive vice president Agri-Nutrients said: The exhibition was an opportunity for us to convey the message that we are not merely a supplier of commodity agri-nutrients but are using technologically advanced research to develop specialty nutrients. We are committed to sustainable agriculture by creating new solution...
Senior government officials businessmen and leaders from economic sectors will take part in the second Gulf Economic Forum in Riyadh from October 21 and 22 in Riyadh. The forum is held under the patronage of the Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr Majed bin Abdullah AlQasabi by General Secretariat of the Federation of the Chambers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States and the Council of Saudi Chambers said a Saudi Press Agency report. The head of the Gulf Chambers Federation Mohammed Thani Mershid Al-Rumaithi said the forum comes in the context of the efforts being exerted by governments and the private sector in the GCC countries to strengthen economic cooperation pointing out that the forum s agenda includes the search for opportunities of economic integration reviewing investment opportunities in the GCC states. It will also discuss how to benefit ...
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Senior government officials businessmen and leaders from economic sectors will take part in the second Gulf Economic Forum in Riyadh from October 21 and 22 in Riyadh. The forum is held under the patronage of the Minister of Commerce and Investment Dr Majed bin Abdullah AlQasabi by General Secretariat of the Federation of the Chambers of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for Arab States and the Council of Saudi Chambers said a Saudi Press Agency report. The head of the Gulf Chambers Federation Mohammed Thani Mershid Al-Rumaithi said the forum comes in the context of the efforts being exerted by governments and the private sector in the GCC countries to strengthen economic cooperation pointing out that the forum s agenda includes the search for opportunities of economic integration reviewing investment opportunities in the GCC states. It will also discuss how to benefit ...
More than 100 female professionals in the Saudi financial services sector attended Bloomberg s annual Women in Finance Network event held in Riyadh this week. Building on last year s successful event it brought together experts from the United Kingdom and the kingdom to discuss the most relevant issues facing women in finance today. Topics were wide-ranging including everything from the impact of reforms on the Saudi economy and more specifically the kingdom s insurance sector and career tips on how to succeed in financial services. A number of Bloomberg representatives from London and the Middle East spoke at the event led by Stephanie Flanders senior executive editor for economics while Katherine Garrett Cox CBE - CEO and MD Gulf International Bank (UK) delivered a keynote address. Other not...
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More than 100 female professionals in the Saudi financial services sector attended Bloomberg s annual Women in Finance Network event held in Riyadh this week. Building on last year s successful event it brought together experts from the United Kingdom and the kingdom to discuss the most relevant issues facing women in finance today. Topics were wide-ranging including everything from the impact of reforms on the Saudi economy and more specifically the kingdom s insurance sector and career tips on how to succeed in financial services. A number of Bloomberg representatives from London and the Middle East spoke at the event led by Stephanie Flanders senior executive editor for economics while Katherine Garrett Cox CBE - CEO and MD Gulf International Bank (UK) delivered a keynote address. Other not...
Finastra a leading financial services software provider has opened new office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Finastra has been operating in Saudi Arabia for over 15 years and currently works with 65 per cent of the country s banks including Bank Al Jazira one of Saudi Arabia s leading retail and corporate banks which uses Finastra s core retail and transaction banking solutions a statement said. Ahmed Al Hassan COO at Bank Al Jazira said We have been working with Finastra for the past 15 years. The company has played a central role in updating our systems improving our customers experience and enhancing revenue streams. We look forward to Finastra having a base here which will allow us to strengthen our relationship and continue our digital transformation journey. Finastra s core banking solution Fusion Essence has also been chosen to power Saudi Arabia s Agricultural Development ...
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Finastra a leading financial services software provider has opened new office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Finastra has been operating in Saudi Arabia for over 15 years and currently works with 65 per cent of the country s banks including Bank Al Jazira one of Saudi Arabia s leading retail and corporate banks which uses Finastra s core retail and transaction banking solutions a statement said. Ahmed Al Hassan COO at Bank Al Jazira said We have been working with Finastra for the past 15 years. The company has played a central role in updating our systems improving our customers experience and enhancing revenue streams. We look forward to Finastra having a base here which will allow us to strengthen our relationship and continue our digital transformation journey. Finastra s core banking solution Fusion Essence has also been chosen to power Saudi Arabia s Agricultural Development ...
Emirates operated a special one-off A380 service to Riyadh yesterday (September 23) in celebration of Saudi Arabia s 88th National Day. Upon landing at King Khalid International Airport the aircraft was met with a ceremonial water cannon salute. The A380 one-off service which operated as a full flight of 519 passengers was flown by UAE national captain Talal Johar first officer Richard Markey and first officer Alessandro Anselmi. Set in a three-class configuration the Emirates A380 that flew to Riyadh features 14 First Class suites 76 flatbed seats in Business Class on the upper deck and 429 seats in Economy Class on the lower deck. Passengers in all classes enjoyed Emirates multi award-winning ice Digital Widescreen entertainment system offering over 3 500 channels of on-demand entertainment including over 300 Arabic channels. The largest selection of programming in the sky includes TV shows the lat...
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Emirates operated a special one-off A380 service to Riyadh yesterday (September 23) in celebration of Saudi Arabia s 88th National Day. Upon landing at King Khalid International Airport the aircraft was met with a ceremonial water cannon salute. The A380 one-off service which operated as a full flight of 519 passengers was flown by UAE national captain Talal Johar first officer Richard Markey and first officer Alessandro Anselmi. Set in a three-class configuration the Emirates A380 that flew to Riyadh features 14 First Class suites 76 flatbed seats in Business Class on the upper deck and 429 seats in Economy Class on the lower deck. Passengers in all classes enjoyed Emirates multi award-winning ice Digital Widescreen entertainment system offering over 3 500 channels of on-demand entertainment including over 300 Arabic channels. The largest selection of programming in the sky includes TV shows the lat...
Capital Metro Company (Camco) the joint venture between RATP Dev - a subsidiary of RATP Group - and Saudi Public Transport Company (Saptco) has been awarded the flagship Riyadh Metro Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract for Lines 1 and 2 by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) over a period of 12 years including mobilisation. The first metro line - Line 1 or the Blue line on the Al-Olaya - Al-Batha corridor - covers 39 km and serves 25 stations. The second line - Line 2 or the Red line - runs along King Abdullah Road over a distance of 25 km and serves 15 stations. Camco will provide a comprehensive range of O&M services including Metro Operation Security Passenger Assistance Facility Management Maintenance of Buildings (stations Park & Rides depots etc..) and the complete transit system including Trains Signalling Telecommunication Power Supply Passenger Information among others. The O&am...
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Capital Metro Company (Camco) the joint venture between RATP Dev - a subsidiary of RATP Group - and Saudi Public Transport Company (Saptco) has been awarded the flagship Riyadh Metro Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contract for Lines 1 and 2 by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) over a period of 12 years including mobilisation. The first metro line - Line 1 or the Blue line on the Al-Olaya - Al-Batha corridor - covers 39 km and serves 25 stations. The second line - Line 2 or the Red line - runs along King Abdullah Road over a distance of 25 km and serves 15 stations. Camco will provide a comprehensive range of O&M services including Metro Operation Security Passenger Assistance Facility Management Maintenance of Buildings (stations Park & Rides depots etc..) and the complete transit system including Trains Signalling Telecommunication Power Supply Passenger Information among others. The O&am...
Steady progress was being made on the Riyadh Metro development with about 75 per cent of the work already completed on the kingdom s ambitious project reported Saudi Gazette citing a top official. Work at 250 sites along the metro network routes is under progress revealed Riyadh Emir Prince Faisal Bin Bandar after chairing the Arriyadh Development Authority meeting yesterday (September 17). Prince Faisal who is also the chairman of the board of directors of Arriyadh Development Authority and chairman of the supreme committee for supervision of the King Abdul Aziz Public Transport Project in Riyadh expressed happiness at receiving coaches for the Riyadh bus project. He was briefed on the project and the services available for Riyadh residents in the coming year said the report. The meeting approved awarding contracts for operation maintenance and linking telecom networks in the Riyadh buses project for a...
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Steady progress was being made on the Riyadh Metro development with about 75 per cent of the work already completed on the kingdom s ambitious project reported Saudi Gazette citing a top official. Work at 250 sites along the metro network routes is under progress revealed Riyadh Emir Prince Faisal Bin Bandar after chairing the Arriyadh Development Authority meeting yesterday (September 17). Prince Faisal who is also the chairman of the board of directors of Arriyadh Development Authority and chairman of the supreme committee for supervision of the King Abdul Aziz Public Transport Project in Riyadh expressed happiness at receiving coaches for the Riyadh bus project. He was briefed on the project and the services available for Riyadh residents in the coming year said the report. The meeting approved awarding contracts for operation maintenance and linking telecom networks in the Riyadh buses project for a...
Saudi Arabia s Arriyadh Development Authority has unveiled the buses that will form the bus network of the Riyadh Public Transport Network. This follows a meeting of the High Committee of King Abdul Aziz Public Transit Project chaired by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz the chairman of the Council of the Arriyadh Development Authority. The first few buses are undergoing testing and more vehicles are being delivered. Bus services will commence later in 2019 a statement said. In total the initial Riyadh bus system will operate with 842 buses. The vehicles specifications are as follows: MAN -Lion s City 10.5m length; 65 passengers capacity; 2 doors; and fleet size - 242; Mercedes - Citaro - 12m length; 70 passengers capacity;...
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Saudi Arabia s Arriyadh Development Authority has unveiled the buses that will form the bus network of the Riyadh Public Transport Network. This follows a meeting of the High Committee of King Abdul Aziz Public Transit Project chaired by HRH Prince Faisal Bin Bandar Bin Abdul Aziz the chairman of the Council of the Arriyadh Development Authority. The first few buses are undergoing testing and more vehicles are being delivered. Bus services will commence later in 2019 a statement said. In total the initial Riyadh bus system will operate with 842 buses. The vehicles specifications are as follows: MAN -Lion s City 10.5m length; 65 passengers capacity; 2 doors; and fleet size - 242; Mercedes - Citaro - 12m length; 70 passengers capacity;...
Alstom as a part of Flow consortium has been awarded a contract worth more than 730 million ( 848 million) from Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for lines 3 4 5 and 6 of the Riyadh Metro network over a period of 12 years including the mobilisation period. A leading developer of markets systems equipment and services for the transport sector Alstom had partnered with Ansaldo Signalling and Transportation Systems (STS) an Italian transportation company and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane an Italian stated-owned company focusing on rail infrastructure to form the Flow Consortium1 to bid for the O&M tender for Riyadh metro system. The total value for the consortium comes to around SR10.9 billion ( 2.9 billion) with the rolling stock and systems infrastructure maintenance representing more than 730 million said a statement from the company. Alstom s scope o...
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Alstom as a part of Flow consortium has been awarded a contract worth more than 730 million ( 848 million) from Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for lines 3 4 5 and 6 of the Riyadh Metro network over a period of 12 years including the mobilisation period. A leading developer of markets systems equipment and services for the transport sector Alstom had partnered with Ansaldo Signalling and Transportation Systems (STS) an Italian transportation company and Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane an Italian stated-owned company focusing on rail infrastructure to form the Flow Consortium1 to bid for the O&M tender for Riyadh metro system. The total value for the consortium comes to around SR10.9 billion ( 2.9 billion) with the rolling stock and systems infrastructure maintenance representing more than 730 million said a statement from the company. Alstom s scope o...
Spanish start-up MedLab Media Group (MMG) will showcase its newly developed search engine for medical use based on artificial intelligence at the three-day Global Health Exhibition opening today (September 10) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The product offering by MMG currently operating in the region from its recently opened office in Dubai includes an encrypted communication system for the healthcare environment and a digital card for medical professionals. According to combined statistics from the World Health Organisation World Bank Alpen Capital and others the GCC market is expected to grow 12.1 per cent between 2015 and 2020 form 40.3 billion to 71.3 billion. Statistics from the World Bank shows that Saudi Arabia (47.9 per cent) and the UAE (26 per cent) are the largest contributors to the region s healthcare spending. Oleg Vorontsov CEO at MMG said: MMG s objective is to provide to the entire medical communit...
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Spanish start-up MedLab Media Group (MMG) will showcase its newly developed search engine for medical use based on artificial intelligence at the three-day Global Health Exhibition opening today (September 10) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The product offering by MMG currently operating in the region from its recently opened office in Dubai includes an encrypted communication system for the healthcare environment and a digital card for medical professionals. According to combined statistics from the World Health Organisation World Bank Alpen Capital and others the GCC market is expected to grow 12.1 per cent between 2015 and 2020 form 40.3 billion to 71.3 billion. Statistics from the World Bank shows that Saudi Arabia (47.9 per cent) and the UAE (26 per cent) are the largest contributors to the region s healthcare spending. Oleg Vorontsov CEO at MMG said: MMG s objective is to provide to the entire medical communit...
Dar Al Arkan the largest listed real estate developer in Saudi Arabia said it has signed an agreement with Majid Al Futtaim a leading shopping mall communities retail and leisure pioneer in the region to open VOX Cinemas multiplex in the kingdom. As per the deal VOX Cinemas will operate the new 15-screen multiplex at Dar Al Arkan s Al Qasr Mall in the Saudi capital. VOX Cinemas a unit of Majid Al Futtaim is the Middle East s most innovative and customer-focused cinema exhibitor said a statement from the Dubai group. With 35 cinema complexes totaling 345 screens across the region including 187 screens in the UAE 15 screens in Lebanon 47 screens in Oman 30 screens in Bahrain 28 screens in Egypt 17 screens in Kuwait and 4 screens in Saudi Arabia VOX Cinemas is now the Middle East s largest and fastest growing cinema exhibitor. The deal was officially signed in capital Riyadh and works have start...
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Dar Al Arkan the largest listed real estate developer in Saudi Arabia said it has signed an agreement with Majid Al Futtaim a leading shopping mall communities retail and leisure pioneer in the region to open VOX Cinemas multiplex in the kingdom. As per the deal VOX Cinemas will operate the new 15-screen multiplex at Dar Al Arkan s Al Qasr Mall in the Saudi capital. VOX Cinemas a unit of Majid Al Futtaim is the Middle East s most innovative and customer-focused cinema exhibitor said a statement from the Dubai group. With 35 cinema complexes totaling 345 screens across the region including 187 screens in the UAE 15 screens in Lebanon 47 screens in Oman 30 screens in Bahrain 28 screens in Egypt 17 screens in Kuwait and 4 screens in Saudi Arabia VOX Cinemas is now the Middle East s largest and fastest growing cinema exhibitor. The deal was officially signed in capital Riyadh and works have start...
Derayah REIT a shariah-compliant close-ended traded real estate investment fund in Saudi Arabia said one of its units has acquired a prime property Raseel Medical Centre located in Al Mansourah District of capital Riyadh for SR22 million ( 5.85 million). The takeover was announced by Derayah Financial the fund manager of Derayah REIT following the successful completion of all legal and technical procedures. The property located on Maan bin Zaedah Street north of the Southern Ring Road comprises a ground floor first floor rooftop and basement on a land area of 2 500 sq m. Raseel Medical Centre which boasts a total built-up area of 4 566 sq m was completed in 2013 said the company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The property is fully leased to Raseel Medical Center not related to the seller of the property with an annual rent payment of SR1.7 million ( 450 001). The annual rent will be increased by 10 per cent every...
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Derayah REIT a shariah-compliant close-ended traded real estate investment fund in Saudi Arabia said one of its units has acquired a prime property Raseel Medical Centre located in Al Mansourah District of capital Riyadh for SR22 million ( 5.85 million). The takeover was announced by Derayah Financial the fund manager of Derayah REIT following the successful completion of all legal and technical procedures. The property located on Maan bin Zaedah Street north of the Southern Ring Road comprises a ground floor first floor rooftop and basement on a land area of 2 500 sq m. Raseel Medical Centre which boasts a total built-up area of 4 566 sq m was completed in 2013 said the company in its filing to Saudi bourse Tadawul. The property is fully leased to Raseel Medical Center not related to the seller of the property with an annual rent payment of SR1.7 million ( 450 001). The annual rent will be increased by 10 per cent every...
Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a fourth daily flight to the Saudi capital from September 1. The addition of the fourth daily service will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Riyadh to 28. Adil Al Ghaith senior vice president commercial operations Gulf Middle East & Iran said: Emirates expanded schedule to Riyadh will offer more travel options and choice for business travellers and families alike who are looking to visit Dubai. There are strong passenger flows between Riyadh and Dubai so enhancing our services makes business sense and further underscores Riyadh s importance within our global network. The fourth daily flight will be serviced by the Boeing 777-300ER in a three-class configuration. Emirates flight EK813 will depart Dubai at 1500hrs arriving in Riyadh at 1550hrs. The return flight EK814 will depart Riyadh at 1750hrs and will arrive in Dubai ...
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Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a fourth daily flight to the Saudi capital from September 1. The addition of the fourth daily service will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Riyadh to 28. Adil Al Ghaith senior vice president commercial operations Gulf Middle East & Iran said: Emirates expanded schedule to Riyadh will offer more travel options and choice for business travellers and families alike who are looking to visit Dubai. There are strong passenger flows between Riyadh and Dubai so enhancing our services makes business sense and further underscores Riyadh s importance within our global network. The fourth daily flight will be serviced by the Boeing 777-300ER in a three-class configuration. Emirates flight EK813 will depart Dubai at 1500hrs arriving in Riyadh at 1550hrs. The return flight EK814 will depart Riyadh at 1750hrs and will arrive in Dubai ...
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended two Jet Airways pilots for attempting to take off an aircraft from a taxiway in Riyadh Saudi Arabia a report said. The incident occurred on August 3 when Flight 9W-523 bound for Mumbai aborted take-off and departed the runway at the King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi Arabian capital a report in Economic Times said. All 142 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated safely and no casualties were reported. Earlier today the Saudi Aviation Investigation Bureau said the aircraft aborted taking off on a taxiway that ran parallel to the runway a report in Saudi ...
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has suspended two Jet Airways pilots for attempting to take off an aircraft from a taxiway in Riyadh Saudi Arabia a report said. The incident occurred on August 3 when Flight 9W-523 bound for Mumbai aborted take-off and departed the runway at the King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi Arabian capital a report in Economic Times said. All 142 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated safely and no casualties were reported. Earlier today the Saudi Aviation Investigation Bureau said the aircraft aborted taking off on a taxiway that ran parallel to the runway a report in Saudi ...
Alstom a world leader in integrated transport systems headquartered in France has achieved a major milestone for its Fast consortium with the launch of initial dynamic tests for its Riyadh Metro Project which boasts six lines totalling 176 km and 85 metro stations. Alstom has for the past few weeks been conducting these tests at the FAST consortium Line 4 Depot Test Track in Riyadh for the project owner Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA). The test campaign includes the demonstration of the performance of the railway system from power supply to signalling systems using the trains which have already been delivered said a statement from Alstom. As per the ADA contract Alstom will be supplying a fully integrated metro system for lines 4 5 and 6 which includes: 69 Metropolis-based Riyadh Metro trains Urbalis signalling system Hesop energy recovery station as well as tracks. The Metropolis-based train for Riyadh is com...
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Alstom a world leader in integrated transport systems headquartered in France has achieved a major milestone for its Fast consortium with the launch of initial dynamic tests for its Riyadh Metro Project which boasts six lines totalling 176 km and 85 metro stations. Alstom has for the past few weeks been conducting these tests at the FAST consortium Line 4 Depot Test Track in Riyadh for the project owner Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA). The test campaign includes the demonstration of the performance of the railway system from power supply to signalling systems using the trains which have already been delivered said a statement from Alstom. As per the ADA contract Alstom will be supplying a fully integrated metro system for lines 4 5 and 6 which includes: 69 Metropolis-based Riyadh Metro trains Urbalis signalling system Hesop energy recovery station as well as tracks. The Metropolis-based train for Riyadh is com...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has announced the promotion of Italian Chef Nicola Rossi previously chef de cuisine to executive sous chef. Chef Rossi who graduated from the Istituto Tecnico Luigi Nervi has more than 15 years of professional culinary experience. Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh he worked at a number of acclaimed restaurants in Italy such as the Ristorante 668 Osteria Pane & Salame Palazzo Cattaneo and Ristorante Zahir. I m looking forward to this new chapter in my culinary career said Chef Rossi. I m happy that my skills will be put to use and I will be able to extensively expand my scope of experience through this new role and responsibilities. Chef Rossi will be working hand on hand with executive chef Ahmed Fawzy ensuring that all food and beverage offerings at the hotel are top-notch. This Ramadan as part of his role chef Rossi ensures to renew and present an exten...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has announced the promotion of Italian Chef Nicola Rossi previously chef de cuisine to executive sous chef. Chef Rossi who graduated from the Istituto Tecnico Luigi Nervi has more than 15 years of professional culinary experience. Prior to joining Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh he worked at a number of acclaimed restaurants in Italy such as the Ristorante 668 Osteria Pane & Salame Palazzo Cattaneo and Ristorante Zahir. I m looking forward to this new chapter in my culinary career said Chef Rossi. I m happy that my skills will be put to use and I will be able to extensively expand my scope of experience through this new role and responsibilities. Chef Rossi will be working hand on hand with executive chef Ahmed Fawzy ensuring that all food and beverage offerings at the hotel are top-notch. This Ramadan as part of his role chef Rossi ensures to renew and present an exten...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) continues to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia with the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace in partnership with Dur Hospitality. The 304-room hotel adds to the growing portfolio of IHG hotels in Saudi Arabia. Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace is strategically located in the Ministries Quarter a popular business district that is close to major Saudi financial institutions and Government offices. The hotel is conveniently located 15 minutes from King Fahd Stadium and the King Fahd Cultural Centre and is less than 30 minutes drive from King Khalid International Airport making it easily accessible for visitors to the city. Productivity and rejuvenation go hand in hand at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace which is redefining the business travel experience and offering a comprehensive range of facilities to meet the needs of corporate and Mice travellers. For those in town on business the ...
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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) continues to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia with the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace in partnership with Dur Hospitality. The 304-room hotel adds to the growing portfolio of IHG hotels in Saudi Arabia. Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace is strategically located in the Ministries Quarter a popular business district that is close to major Saudi financial institutions and Government offices. The hotel is conveniently located 15 minutes from King Fahd Stadium and the King Fahd Cultural Centre and is less than 30 minutes drive from King Khalid International Airport making it easily accessible for visitors to the city. Productivity and rejuvenation go hand in hand at the Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace which is redefining the business travel experience and offering a comprehensive range of facilities to meet the needs of corporate and Mice travellers. For those in town on business the ...
Enterprise software leader SAP has announced Riyadh as its regional headquarters for Middle East North led by Ahmed Al-Faifi as managing director of the region and Khaled Alsaleh as managing director for the company in Saudi Arabia. Khaled Alsaleh has the proven leadership skills and the in-depth Saudi experience said Ahmed Al-Faifi senior vice president and managing director SAP Middle East North. We are dedicated to expanding our Saudi investment plan channel partner ecosystem and corporate social responsibility initiatives to deliver new digital business models support economic growth and foster job creation for Saudi youth to further support the Saudi Vision 2030. Khaled Alsaleh has over 18 years of experience in the region s technology sector. Previously he served as the regional director of Middle East and Africa at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. As the Saudi ICT market tops SR127 billion (...
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Enterprise software leader SAP has announced Riyadh as its regional headquarters for Middle East North led by Ahmed Al-Faifi as managing director of the region and Khaled Alsaleh as managing director for the company in Saudi Arabia. Khaled Alsaleh has the proven leadership skills and the in-depth Saudi experience said Ahmed Al-Faifi senior vice president and managing director SAP Middle East North. We are dedicated to expanding our Saudi investment plan channel partner ecosystem and corporate social responsibility initiatives to deliver new digital business models support economic growth and foster job creation for Saudi youth to further support the Saudi Vision 2030. Khaled Alsaleh has over 18 years of experience in the region s technology sector. Previously he served as the regional director of Middle East and Africa at Hewlett Packard Enterprise. As the Saudi ICT market tops SR127 billion (...
Riyadh Airports the company that manages and operates the international airport in Riyadh has launched the first phase of the new duty-free store in the international terminals 1 and 2 at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) said a report. The new duty-free store which will be fully operational by mid-July includes a range of international brands that meet all passengers needs offering a variety of options at competitive prices said a report in Saudi Gazette . The new initiatives are in response to increase passenger movements through the country with further development projects planned across the kingdom s international and domestic airports. With the introduction of these projects and work on many more underway the airport is poised to become one of the most important a...
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Riyadh Airports the company that manages and operates the international airport in Riyadh has launched the first phase of the new duty-free store in the international terminals 1 and 2 at King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) said a report. The new duty-free store which will be fully operational by mid-July includes a range of international brands that meet all passengers needs offering a variety of options at competitive prices said a report in Saudi Gazette . The new initiatives are in response to increase passenger movements through the country with further development projects planned across the kingdom s international and domestic airports. With the introduction of these projects and work on many more underway the airport is poised to become one of the most important a...
This Ramadan Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh invites guests to experience the holy month at one of the finest destinations in town. Conveniently located on Olaya Street near King Fahad Road the award-winning hotel will be offering guests a large spread for Iftar and Suhour during the month of Ramadan and a lavish breakfast to celebrate Eid. Iftar Guests looking to break their fast at Al Faisaliah Hotel can enjoy a delicious Iftar buffet at Fawanees located in the Prince Sultan Grand Hall. The beautifully designed restaurant offers a perfect blend of flavour and flair with a sophisticated ambience that makes it a must-visit this Ramadan. Available from 6.30pm to 9pm guests can enjoy an all-inclusive Iftar package consisting of a wide selection of mouthwatering dishes and an exclusive Fawanees Gold package which allows guests to book the venue exclusively and invite up to 100 people so they can experience the elegant...
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This Ramadan Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh invites guests to experience the holy month at one of the finest destinations in town. Conveniently located on Olaya Street near King Fahad Road the award-winning hotel will be offering guests a large spread for Iftar and Suhour during the month of Ramadan and a lavish breakfast to celebrate Eid. Iftar Guests looking to break their fast at Al Faisaliah Hotel can enjoy a delicious Iftar buffet at Fawanees located in the Prince Sultan Grand Hall. The beautifully designed restaurant offers a perfect blend of flavour and flair with a sophisticated ambience that makes it a must-visit this Ramadan. Available from 6.30pm to 9pm guests can enjoy an all-inclusive Iftar package consisting of a wide selection of mouthwatering dishes and an exclusive Fawanees Gold package which allows guests to book the venue exclusively and invite up to 100 people so they can experience the elegant...
Al Faisaliah Hotel a premium five-star property in Riyadh Saudi Arabia scooped up multiple awards at this year s Business Traveller Middle East Awards and the World Travel Awards. Al Faisaliah Hotel received the award for the Best Business Hotel in Riyadh at the prestigious Business Traveller Middle East Awards for the second year in a row. The event which is now in its 11th year celebrates the region s best in the business travel and hospitality sectors. The awards ceremony provides an ideal platform to showcase those who have excelled in their industry and were able to enter the market and make a major impact. The hotel also received two awards at this year s World Travel Awards which serves to acknowledge reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. The hotel was named the Middle East s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2018 as well as ...
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Al Faisaliah Hotel a premium five-star property in Riyadh Saudi Arabia scooped up multiple awards at this year s Business Traveller Middle East Awards and the World Travel Awards. Al Faisaliah Hotel received the award for the Best Business Hotel in Riyadh at the prestigious Business Traveller Middle East Awards for the second year in a row. The event which is now in its 11th year celebrates the region s best in the business travel and hospitality sectors. The awards ceremony provides an ideal platform to showcase those who have excelled in their industry and were able to enter the market and make a major impact. The hotel also received two awards at this year s World Travel Awards which serves to acknowledge reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. The hotel was named the Middle East s Leading Luxury Suites Hotel 2018 as well as ...
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh a leading five-star hotel in the Saudi Arabian capital has appointed Esat Akyildiz as the property s executive chef. In his new role chef Akyildiz will be in charge of the culinary and stewarding teams overseeing kitchens and operations in all food and beverage outlets including restaurants lounges in-room dining and banquet areas. Chef Akyildiz started his culinary career at age of 15 as a cook in a seafood restaurant in Turkey. After he graduated from a local culinary school Chef Akyildiz attended the Culinary Institute in Bolu Turkey. He then joined Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul. He worked in the Middle East and Central Asia with Hyatt and Intercontinental Hotels Group. He also led the culinary team for the Gala Dinner in the OSCE Summit which hosted more than 50 presidents and head of states in Astana in 2010. Chef Akyildiz then went back to Almaty to lead The Ritz Ca...
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The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh a leading five-star hotel in the Saudi Arabian capital has appointed Esat Akyildiz as the property s executive chef. In his new role chef Akyildiz will be in charge of the culinary and stewarding teams overseeing kitchens and operations in all food and beverage outlets including restaurants lounges in-room dining and banquet areas. Chef Akyildiz started his culinary career at age of 15 as a cook in a seafood restaurant in Turkey. After he graduated from a local culinary school Chef Akyildiz attended the Culinary Institute in Bolu Turkey. He then joined Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul. He worked in the Middle East and Central Asia with Hyatt and Intercontinental Hotels Group. He also led the culinary team for the Gala Dinner in the OSCE Summit which hosted more than 50 presidents and head of states in Astana in 2010. Chef Akyildiz then went back to Almaty to lead The Ritz Ca...
Citi a leading global bank has announced the official opening of its new offices in Riyadh Saudi Arabia located at the Kingdom Tower. We are delighted to establish an office in the Kingdom and be open for business on the ground. The expansion to Saudi is in line with our strategy to be present in the region s biggest economy and contribute to its transformation said Michael L Corbat chief executive officer Citi. Citi continues to support the Kingdom s national agenda for a diverse and sustainable economy and we aim to play a key role towards realizing this vision. We will strive to make a positive financial and social impact by providing Citi s best in class resources capabilities and practices to our partners and stakeholders. In 2017 the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA) granted Citi a license to provide a range of Investment Banking Debt and Equity Capital Markets Ma...
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Citi a leading global bank has announced the official opening of its new offices in Riyadh Saudi Arabia located at the Kingdom Tower. We are delighted to establish an office in the Kingdom and be open for business on the ground. The expansion to Saudi is in line with our strategy to be present in the region s biggest economy and contribute to its transformation said Michael L Corbat chief executive officer Citi. Citi continues to support the Kingdom s national agenda for a diverse and sustainable economy and we aim to play a key role towards realizing this vision. We will strive to make a positive financial and social impact by providing Citi s best in class resources capabilities and practices to our partners and stakeholders. In 2017 the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA) granted Citi a license to provide a range of Investment Banking Debt and Equity Capital Markets Ma...
Etihad Etisalat Mobily a leading telecom service provider in Saudi Arabia has launched 5G technology trial at a special stand in Riyadh Gallery mall. Ahmed Aboudoma Mobily chief executive officer said: The 5G technology trial which is the first in the Kingdom comes in line with the company s strategy to support and develop its technical capabilities and implement the best and latest international Telecom technologies in order to place the Saudi market at the forefront worldwide in adapting such technologies in line with Kingdom Vision 2030. Mobily is the first company in the Middle East that allowed smart-devices users the opportunity to experience 5G speeds in a very distinguished trial a statement said. TradeArabia News Service ...
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Etihad Etisalat Mobily a leading telecom service provider in Saudi Arabia has launched 5G technology trial at a special stand in Riyadh Gallery mall. Ahmed Aboudoma Mobily chief executive officer said: The 5G technology trial which is the first in the Kingdom comes in line with the company s strategy to support and develop its technical capabilities and implement the best and latest international Telecom technologies in order to place the Saudi market at the forefront worldwide in adapting such technologies in line with Kingdom Vision 2030. Mobily is the first company in the Middle East that allowed smart-devices users the opportunity to experience 5G speeds in a very distinguished trial a statement said. TradeArabia News Service ...
Oman s Ministry of Tourism expects to surpass 2017 s visitor arrivals which was recorded at over 1.59 million visitors as its pavilion at the Riyadh Travel Fair in Saudi Arabia attracts huge interest from visitors. Oman has a wide array of initiatives being developed to further enhance the country s top-rated attractions and provide a distinctive experience to regional and international travellers. The initiatives are in line with the Oman Tourism Strategy 2040 which targets to attract 11 million regional and international tourists. The country s presence at the event which runs from April 10 to 13 has taken place at an opportune time when the sultanate is witnessing a massive boom in the hospitality sector with more branded hotels opening in Muscat such as the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center Centara Muscat Hotel Somerset Panorama Grand Millennium and Sheraton Kempinski Hotel Sun...
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Oman s Ministry of Tourism expects to surpass 2017 s visitor arrivals which was recorded at over 1.59 million visitors as its pavilion at the Riyadh Travel Fair in Saudi Arabia attracts huge interest from visitors. Oman has a wide array of initiatives being developed to further enhance the country s top-rated attractions and provide a distinctive experience to regional and international travellers. The initiatives are in line with the Oman Tourism Strategy 2040 which targets to attract 11 million regional and international tourists. The country s presence at the event which runs from April 10 to 13 has taken place at an opportune time when the sultanate is witnessing a massive boom in the hospitality sector with more branded hotels opening in Muscat such as the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Center Centara Muscat Hotel Somerset Panorama Grand Millennium and Sheraton Kempinski Hotel Sun...
A delegation from the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is taking part in the Riyadh Travel Fair 2018 being held until April 13 in Saudi Arabia. The delegation includes representatives from the BTEA along with a number of companies from the travel and tourism industry hotels travel agents and industry representatives. The participation comes in line with BTEA s long-term strategy to further develop the kingdom s tourism sector and strengthen its position on a regional and international level under the slogan of Ours.Yours. which contributes towards the kingdom s economy and the 2030 Economic Vision. The Riyadh Travel Fair provides an opportunity to meet industry representatives and showcase the industry s latest milestones. By taking part in this exhibition we aim to promote the kingdom of Bahrain and attract foreign investment. We have been working closely wit...
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A delegation from the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is taking part in the Riyadh Travel Fair 2018 being held until April 13 in Saudi Arabia. The delegation includes representatives from the BTEA along with a number of companies from the travel and tourism industry hotels travel agents and industry representatives. The participation comes in line with BTEA s long-term strategy to further develop the kingdom s tourism sector and strengthen its position on a regional and international level under the slogan of Ours.Yours. which contributes towards the kingdom s economy and the 2030 Economic Vision. The Riyadh Travel Fair provides an opportunity to meet industry representatives and showcase the industry s latest milestones. By taking part in this exhibition we aim to promote the kingdom of Bahrain and attract foreign investment. We have been working closely wit...
The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is focusing the spotlight on the latest achievements and developments of its tourism sector through its participation at the 10th Riyadh Travel Fair running from April 10 - 13. Participating for the seventh time the SCTDA is taking part at the event along with 270 participating companies and institutions from all over the world to review the key trends and recent developments in the tourism sector in addition to highlighting the largest tourism projects and initiatives that are currently underway in the Emirate of Sharjah. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa chairman of SCTDA is heading the delegation which includes representatives of government authorities and hospitality service providers in the emirate including Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry Air Arabia; Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort & Spa; Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah; Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA); Al Rais Tours & Hol...
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The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) is focusing the spotlight on the latest achievements and developments of its tourism sector through its participation at the 10th Riyadh Travel Fair running from April 10 - 13. Participating for the seventh time the SCTDA is taking part at the event along with 270 participating companies and institutions from all over the world to review the key trends and recent developments in the tourism sector in addition to highlighting the largest tourism projects and initiatives that are currently underway in the Emirate of Sharjah. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa chairman of SCTDA is heading the delegation which includes representatives of government authorities and hospitality service providers in the emirate including Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry Air Arabia; Oceanic Khorfakkan Resort & Spa; Radisson Blu Resort Sharjah; Sharjah Airport Travel Agency (SATA); Al Rais Tours & Hol...
Oman s Ministry of Tourism announced that it will be participating at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2018 along with leading players in regional and international travel and tourism to showcase the sultanate s latest and most competitive tourism projects. The travel trade show which will take place from April 10 to 13 plays a strategic importance in bridging linkages among major travel tourism and hospitality decision makers both from the public and private sectors to discuss current and future trends within the global tourism industry. Oman s participation at the event aims to promote the country as a leading regional tourism destination for holidaymakers in Saudi Arabia. The exhibition will highlight new and upcoming projects that promises an exceptional tourism experience for regional and international visitors especially the new Muscat International Airport. The latest infrastructure development boasts of advanced facilities such as...
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Oman s Ministry of Tourism announced that it will be participating at the Riyadh Travel Fair 2018 along with leading players in regional and international travel and tourism to showcase the sultanate s latest and most competitive tourism projects. The travel trade show which will take place from April 10 to 13 plays a strategic importance in bridging linkages among major travel tourism and hospitality decision makers both from the public and private sectors to discuss current and future trends within the global tourism industry. Oman s participation at the event aims to promote the country as a leading regional tourism destination for holidaymakers in Saudi Arabia. The exhibition will highlight new and upcoming projects that promises an exceptional tourism experience for regional and international visitors especially the new Muscat International Airport. The latest infrastructure development boasts of advanced facilities such as...
KPMG Al Fozan & Partners a leading provider of audit tax and advisory services has established a specialized Research and Economic Studies unit in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The new unit will conduct research on various aspects of the Saudi economy and publish reports based on such studies. It will also provide advice to investors through in-depth reports about the investment climate economic impacts on the economy and an analysis of economic indicators relevant to the Saudi economy. KPMG Al Fozan & Partners appointed Dr Hussein Abusaaq as its chief economist and head of the Research and Economic Studies Unit. Dr Abusaaq will lead the new unit which will cover the different business sectors in the Saudi economy. Dr Hussein Abusaaq holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Florida USA a Master s Degree in Financial Engineering a Master in Financial Economics from the USA as well as a BA in Information Systems...
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KPMG Al Fozan & Partners a leading provider of audit tax and advisory services has established a specialized Research and Economic Studies unit in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The new unit will conduct research on various aspects of the Saudi economy and publish reports based on such studies. It will also provide advice to investors through in-depth reports about the investment climate economic impacts on the economy and an analysis of economic indicators relevant to the Saudi economy. KPMG Al Fozan & Partners appointed Dr Hussein Abusaaq as its chief economist and head of the Research and Economic Studies Unit. Dr Abusaaq will lead the new unit which will cover the different business sectors in the Saudi economy. Dr Hussein Abusaaq holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Florida USA a Master s Degree in Financial Engineering a Master in Financial Economics from the USA as well as a BA in Information Systems...
Jordan-based Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES Group) said its Riyadh branch has been awarded the contract for site investigation material testing and quality control for a major bus stop scheme within the King Abdul Aziz Public Transport Project owned by ArRiyadh Development Authority (ADA). As per the deal the ACES work will cover the first second and third phases of the The Riyadh Bus Stop project. It will be the main feeder of the Riyadh Metro Network and will be the main means of transportation within and among Riyadh districts. The project will boast 22-km-long road rehabilitation works construction of 21 pairs of bus rapid transit system stations 2 574 community bus stops and seven pedestrian bridges with all civil mechanical and electrical works. Once the site gets handed over the construction work will be completed within two years. The scope of work for the Riyadh chapter of ACES...
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Jordan-based Arab Center for Engineering Studies (ACES Group) said its Riyadh branch has been awarded the contract for site investigation material testing and quality control for a major bus stop scheme within the King Abdul Aziz Public Transport Project owned by ArRiyadh Development Authority (ADA). As per the deal the ACES work will cover the first second and third phases of the The Riyadh Bus Stop project. It will be the main feeder of the Riyadh Metro Network and will be the main means of transportation within and among Riyadh districts. The project will boast 22-km-long road rehabilitation works construction of 21 pairs of bus rapid transit system stations 2 574 community bus stops and seven pedestrian bridges with all civil mechanical and electrical works. Once the site gets handed over the construction work will be completed within two years. The scope of work for the Riyadh chapter of ACES...
Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre has appointed two Emirati officials as members of its newly-formed board of directors. The move is aimed at benefiting from the UAE s vast expertise to develop its performance and advance the exhibition industry in Saudi Arabia. The appointed members are Saif Mohammed Al Midfa CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah and Member of the Board of Directors of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry UFI for the Middle East and Africa and Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar Vice President Commercial Dubai World Trade Centre. The two officials have vast knowledge and experience in the exhibition industry and are considered two of the UAE s leaders in their field. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi the chairman of the board of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that he was confident that the new board members will enhance the performance of the centre and contribut...
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Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre has appointed two Emirati officials as members of its newly-formed board of directors. The move is aimed at benefiting from the UAE s vast expertise to develop its performance and advance the exhibition industry in Saudi Arabia. The appointed members are Saif Mohammed Al Midfa CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah and Member of the Board of Directors of the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry UFI for the Middle East and Africa and Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar Vice President Commercial Dubai World Trade Centre. The two officials have vast knowledge and experience in the exhibition industry and are considered two of the UAE s leaders in their field. Ahmed bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi the chairman of the board of the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that he was confident that the new board members will enhance the performance of the centre and contribut...
Chicago-based consortium Global Business Ventures has announced plans to build a multibillion-dollar mixed-used development that could bring as many as 25 000 housing units and 1 million square feet of commercial space to three sites north of Riyadh Saudi Arabia. A consortium of US and Saudi Arabian business leaders dedicated to planning and executing large-scale community developments that align with the Saudi Vision 2030 plan Global Business Ventures currently has the three parcels under contract. Together they comprise more than 9.75 million sq m of land area. Led by chairman Randall Langer GBV comprises a team of US and Saudi business leaders whose combined experience spans various fields including real estate development finance and architecture and design. In partnership with the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (Sagia) local landowners and other stakeholders GBV is pursuing next-generation developments that se...
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Chicago-based consortium Global Business Ventures has announced plans to build a multibillion-dollar mixed-used development that could bring as many as 25 000 housing units and 1 million square feet of commercial space to three sites north of Riyadh Saudi Arabia. A consortium of US and Saudi Arabian business leaders dedicated to planning and executing large-scale community developments that align with the Saudi Vision 2030 plan Global Business Ventures currently has the three parcels under contract. Together they comprise more than 9.75 million sq m of land area. Led by chairman Randall Langer GBV comprises a team of US and Saudi business leaders whose combined experience spans various fields including real estate development finance and architecture and design. In partnership with the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (Sagia) local landowners and other stakeholders GBV is pursuing next-generation developments that se...
Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Saudi Arabia s Leading Travel Trade and Consumer Show Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2018 has completely sold out ahead of its milestone show this April attributed to a tremendous surge in booth bookings from the global market an announcement by the exhibition s organizer ASAS Exhibition said. RTF 2018 show holds its strong Middle East support with 60 per cent of exhibiting companies from the GCC region including Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Government of Sharjah (Commerce & Tourism Development Authority) Ministry of Tourism Bahrain Oman Tourism RTF 2018 will feature many firsts for the travel trade and consumer show. For the first time this year RTF 2018 will host Scandinavian tourism boards such as Denmark Sweden Norway and Finland as well as Greece among many others. Tanzania and Spain will make their debut at RTF 2018 this year joining other European and African t...
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Celebrating its 10th anniversary as Saudi Arabia s Leading Travel Trade and Consumer Show Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2018 has completely sold out ahead of its milestone show this April attributed to a tremendous surge in booth bookings from the global market an announcement by the exhibition s organizer ASAS Exhibition said. RTF 2018 show holds its strong Middle East support with 60 per cent of exhibiting companies from the GCC region including Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority Government of Sharjah (Commerce & Tourism Development Authority) Ministry of Tourism Bahrain Oman Tourism RTF 2018 will feature many firsts for the travel trade and consumer show. For the first time this year RTF 2018 will host Scandinavian tourism boards such as Denmark Sweden Norway and Finland as well as Greece among many others. Tanzania and Spain will make their debut at RTF 2018 this year joining other European and African t...
The UAE Pavilion at the Riyadh International Book Fair has been very well received by visitors drawing large crowds who have enjoyed an array of activities organized by 18 Emirati cultural institutions. Set to welcome visitors until March 24 the UAE pavilion at the fair features a dynamic blend of traditional and contemporary design and highlights the strong cultural bilateral ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Over the course of the fair the pavilion will play host to a series of poetry evenings organized by the Emirates Writers Union the Poetry Academy and the Sharjah Book Authority. The programme will also include two seminars on the publishing industry in the UAE courtesy of the Emirates Publishers Association taking place on March 21 and 23. Additionally the Sharjah Book Authority will hold a symposium on March 18 featuring Emirati authors Abdulla Al Nuami and Fathiya Al Nimr. The pavilion ...
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The UAE Pavilion at the Riyadh International Book Fair has been very well received by visitors drawing large crowds who have enjoyed an array of activities organized by 18 Emirati cultural institutions. Set to welcome visitors until March 24 the UAE pavilion at the fair features a dynamic blend of traditional and contemporary design and highlights the strong cultural bilateral ties between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Over the course of the fair the pavilion will play host to a series of poetry evenings organized by the Emirates Writers Union the Poetry Academy and the Sharjah Book Authority. The programme will also include two seminars on the publishing industry in the UAE courtesy of the Emirates Publishers Association taking place on March 21 and 23. Additionally the Sharjah Book Authority will hold a symposium on March 18 featuring Emirati authors Abdulla Al Nuami and Fathiya Al Nimr. The pavilion ...
Riyadh Travel Fair Saudi Arabia s largest travel trade show is set to be the kingdom s biggest event on record showcasing more than 270 exhibitors national pavilions and seminars set to welcome an anticipated 30 000 visitors. Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2018 will open its doors for the 10th consecutive year with the 2018 edition to be located at the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh from April 10 13. The four-day event will become the focus of business networking opportunities insightful seminar sessions ministerial discussions and the recognition of 10 months of the tourism industry s achievements. The 2018 edition will be the largest on record with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected visitor arrivals. More than 270 exhibitors will be present representing more than 50 countries. Over 50 national and regional pavilions will have a prominent presence with the show floor space also increased by 10 ...
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Riyadh Travel Fair Saudi Arabia s largest travel trade show is set to be the kingdom s biggest event on record showcasing more than 270 exhibitors national pavilions and seminars set to welcome an anticipated 30 000 visitors. Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2018 will open its doors for the 10th consecutive year with the 2018 edition to be located at the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh from April 10 13. The four-day event will become the focus of business networking opportunities insightful seminar sessions ministerial discussions and the recognition of 10 months of the tourism industry s achievements. The 2018 edition will be the largest on record with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected visitor arrivals. More than 270 exhibitors will be present representing more than 50 countries. Over 50 national and regional pavilions will have a prominent presence with the show floor space also increased by 10 ...
KPMG Al Fozan & Partners has signed an agreement to establish its new headquarters at the Business Front project located on King Khalid International Airport Road in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Khalil Al Sedais managing partner of KPMG s Riyadh office signed the agreement on behalf of KPMG in Saudi Arabia while Kaden Investments Company the master developer of the Business Front Project was represented by Abdullah Al Fassam chief executive officer of the company. Abdullah Hamad Al-Fozan chairman of KPMG MESA and KPMG Saudi Arabia; Hezam Salman Bin Saedan Board Member of Kaden Investments Company; Eng. Mohammad Fayez Al-Derjem Board Member of KADEN Investments; and a number of officials attended the signing ceremony from both sides. Commenting on the signing of the agreement Al-Fozan said: This move is in line with the company s strategic objectives and expansion plans in the Saudi market and will cater to the grow...
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KPMG Al Fozan & Partners has signed an agreement to establish its new headquarters at the Business Front project located on King Khalid International Airport Road in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Khalil Al Sedais managing partner of KPMG s Riyadh office signed the agreement on behalf of KPMG in Saudi Arabia while Kaden Investments Company the master developer of the Business Front Project was represented by Abdullah Al Fassam chief executive officer of the company. Abdullah Hamad Al-Fozan chairman of KPMG MESA and KPMG Saudi Arabia; Hezam Salman Bin Saedan Board Member of Kaden Investments Company; Eng. Mohammad Fayez Al-Derjem Board Member of KADEN Investments; and a number of officials attended the signing ceremony from both sides. Commenting on the signing of the agreement Al-Fozan said: This move is in line with the company s strategic objectives and expansion plans in the Saudi market and will cater to the grow...
Modon Properties an Abu Dhabi-based master developer of sustainable communities and strategic mixed-use developments said it has started work on the construction of five temporary mosques in sectors 7 12 14 23 and 25 in the northern part of Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The plans of the new mosques have been prepared based on a thorough study conducted by Modon Properties and the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities. Modon Properties CEO Abdulla Al Sahi said with Ramadan fast approaching Modon Properties has prioritised the development of temporary mosques based on requests received from residents in the area. The five temporary mosques the first in the City will be evenly distributed across the development and will have the capacity to welcome over 1 600 worshippers. Three of the mosques will have a surface area of 250 sq m while the other two will each cover 450 sq m stated Al Sahi. The different mosques...
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Modon Properties an Abu Dhabi-based master developer of sustainable communities and strategic mixed-use developments said it has started work on the construction of five temporary mosques in sectors 7 12 14 23 and 25 in the northern part of Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The plans of the new mosques have been prepared based on a thorough study conducted by Modon Properties and the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities. Modon Properties CEO Abdulla Al Sahi said with Ramadan fast approaching Modon Properties has prioritised the development of temporary mosques based on requests received from residents in the area. The five temporary mosques the first in the City will be evenly distributed across the development and will have the capacity to welcome over 1 600 worshippers. Three of the mosques will have a surface area of 250 sq m while the other two will each cover 450 sq m stated Al Sahi. The different mosques...
Deloitte a leading provider of provides audit tax consulting financial advisory and risk advisory services has announced plans to build a state-of-the art Deloitte Digital Center (DDC) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. When complete the DDC will support the growing focus on digital initiatives by businesses and the public sector in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East by enabling the delivery of end-to-end innovative digital solutions at scale from strategy and design through to implementation. The DDC will provide employment and training opportunities for hundreds of Saudi nationals as well as attracting the best digital talent from abroad. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) joined Deloitte in a signing ceremony on March 4 2018 in Riyadh which was attended by senior officials. Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence data analytics and cloud computing are going to chan...
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Deloitte a leading provider of provides audit tax consulting financial advisory and risk advisory services has announced plans to build a state-of-the art Deloitte Digital Center (DDC) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. When complete the DDC will support the growing focus on digital initiatives by businesses and the public sector in Saudi Arabia and across the Middle East by enabling the delivery of end-to-end innovative digital solutions at scale from strategy and design through to implementation. The DDC will provide employment and training opportunities for hundreds of Saudi nationals as well as attracting the best digital talent from abroad. The Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) joined Deloitte in a signing ceremony on March 4 2018 in Riyadh which was attended by senior officials. Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence data analytics and cloud computing are going to chan...
Dur Hospitality the Saudi grown hospitality company and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace. Currently operating as Riyadh Palace Hotel the property is expected to be rebranded to Crowne Plaza by June 2018. Commenting on this Ahdab president of Hotel Operations Dur Hospitality said: We are delighted to partner with IHG yet again for their world-class brand Crowne Plaza making this our second hotel with them following the opening of Holiday Inn Tabuk. Riyadh is home to more than 6 million people and has solidified itself as a commercial hub attracting business travellers from domestic and international markets. As we embark on this endeavour we continue to strategically work alongside distinguished partners in order to provide the best services to the industry coupled with authenticity and hospitable traditions &rdquo...
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Dur Hospitality the Saudi grown hospitality company and InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) have announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Crowne Plaza Riyadh Palace. Currently operating as Riyadh Palace Hotel the property is expected to be rebranded to Crowne Plaza by June 2018. Commenting on this Ahdab president of Hotel Operations Dur Hospitality said: We are delighted to partner with IHG yet again for their world-class brand Crowne Plaza making this our second hotel with them following the opening of Holiday Inn Tabuk. Riyadh is home to more than 6 million people and has solidified itself as a commercial hub attracting business travellers from domestic and international markets. As we embark on this endeavour we continue to strategically work alongside distinguished partners in order to provide the best services to the industry coupled with authenticity and hospitable traditions &rdquo...
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world s leading hotel companies has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel and Convention Center. The newly opened hotel will be the seventh operating IHG hotel in Riyadh and the 31st in Saudi Arabia. The 326-room hotel is strategically located in the Al Ra idah Digital City (RDC) a mixed-use district that is expected to accommodate over 20 000 employees and up to 10 000 residents. RDC is now welcoming multinationals technology companies government agencies and many of the new ventures which are participating in the National Transformation Project 2020. Additionally Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel is in close proximity to the new financial district the Riyadh CBD King Saud University Diplomatic Quarter and lies within 25 minutes of King Khalid International Airport making it an ideal choice for business travellers. The Crowne Plaza Riyadh...
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InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) one of the world s leading hotel companies has announced the opening of Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel and Convention Center. The newly opened hotel will be the seventh operating IHG hotel in Riyadh and the 31st in Saudi Arabia. The 326-room hotel is strategically located in the Al Ra idah Digital City (RDC) a mixed-use district that is expected to accommodate over 20 000 employees and up to 10 000 residents. RDC is now welcoming multinationals technology companies government agencies and many of the new ventures which are participating in the National Transformation Project 2020. Additionally Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel is in close proximity to the new financial district the Riyadh CBD King Saud University Diplomatic Quarter and lies within 25 minutes of King Khalid International Airport making it an ideal choice for business travellers. The Crowne Plaza Riyadh...
GE Healthcare has partnered with Tatweer Medical Co. an investment arm of Tatweer Holding to develop an advanced diagnostic facility near the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The Medical Village project set to open in 2020 will host seven specialized hospital buildings with more than 900 beds and 33 stand-alone medical centres delivering high quality care across all areas of specialization. Through an innovative business model led by private investment GE Healthcare and Medical Village will create a centralized Diagnostic Radiology Center that will serve the entire development providing sustainable high-quality diagnostics to support Medical Village in achieving clinical excellence. The centre will also provide support to other diagnostic clinics in Riyadh across the Kingdom and Gulf region through advanced tele-radiology services. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Huzam Salama Bin Saidan CEO of Tatweer Medical and...
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GE Healthcare has partnered with Tatweer Medical Co. an investment arm of Tatweer Holding to develop an advanced diagnostic facility near the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The Medical Village project set to open in 2020 will host seven specialized hospital buildings with more than 900 beds and 33 stand-alone medical centres delivering high quality care across all areas of specialization. Through an innovative business model led by private investment GE Healthcare and Medical Village will create a centralized Diagnostic Radiology Center that will serve the entire development providing sustainable high-quality diagnostics to support Medical Village in achieving clinical excellence. The centre will also provide support to other diagnostic clinics in Riyadh across the Kingdom and Gulf region through advanced tele-radiology services. The agreement was signed by Sheikh Huzam Salama Bin Saidan CEO of Tatweer Medical and...
Uber has announced the expansion of its global food delivery app to the Saudi Arabia s capital city Riyadh. Starting on February 1 residents of Riyadh will be able to download the Uber Eats app or visit ubereats.com and order meals from a wide selection of the city s best loved restaurants - freshly prepared and reliably delivered in an average of 30 to 40 minutes. Powered by the same global technology that enables riders to travel seamlessly from A to B Uber Eats is an on-demand food delivery app that partners with more than 80 000 restaurants in 200 cities around the world to bring millions of people the food they want at the tap of a button. Partnering with over 100 restaurant locations in Riyadh locals can order meals from their favourite restaurants for every taste occasion and location seven days a week with Uber Eats. From local favourites such as Cafe Bateel Manoosh and Hamburghini to everyday national brands inc...
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Uber has announced the expansion of its global food delivery app to the Saudi Arabia s capital city Riyadh. Starting on February 1 residents of Riyadh will be able to download the Uber Eats app or visit ubereats.com and order meals from a wide selection of the city s best loved restaurants - freshly prepared and reliably delivered in an average of 30 to 40 minutes. Powered by the same global technology that enables riders to travel seamlessly from A to B Uber Eats is an on-demand food delivery app that partners with more than 80 000 restaurants in 200 cities around the world to bring millions of people the food they want at the tap of a button. Partnering with over 100 restaurant locations in Riyadh locals can order meals from their favourite restaurants for every taste occasion and location seven days a week with Uber Eats. From local favourites such as Cafe Bateel Manoosh and Hamburghini to everyday national brands inc...
Strukton a key provider of cross-border solutions in the field of rail infrastructure vehicles and mobility systems said it has won a contract to install 4 284 solar panels on a Riyadh Metro depot serving the rail system s lines 4 and 6 in partnership with Germany s Wagner Solar. A leading Dutch company Strukton has operations in the rail systems civil infrastructure and technique and buildings markets. Internationally the company focuses on transport systems in densely-populated areas opening up port airport and mining areas and generating and distributing (sustainable) energy. The 3.8-million contract the first for Strukton in Saudi Arabia was awarded by Samsung C&T which is responsible for implementing the MEP (mechanical electrical and plumbing) works of Line 4 of the FAST consortium said the company in a statement. As per the deal Strukton along with Wagner Solar a part of the Sanderink Investment Group...
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Strukton a key provider of cross-border solutions in the field of rail infrastructure vehicles and mobility systems said it has won a contract to install 4 284 solar panels on a Riyadh Metro depot serving the rail system s lines 4 and 6 in partnership with Germany s Wagner Solar. A leading Dutch company Strukton has operations in the rail systems civil infrastructure and technique and buildings markets. Internationally the company focuses on transport systems in densely-populated areas opening up port airport and mining areas and generating and distributing (sustainable) energy. The 3.8-million contract the first for Strukton in Saudi Arabia was awarded by Samsung C&T which is responsible for implementing the MEP (mechanical electrical and plumbing) works of Line 4 of the FAST consortium said the company in a statement. As per the deal Strukton along with Wagner Solar a part of the Sanderink Investment Group...
Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya celebrates its first successful year by scooping a number of impressive prestigious awards. The hotel was recognised as the Best Business Hotel and received the Best Location Award in the Middle East by Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards . It was also awarded the Best Luxury Business Hotel Award at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards; all of which acknowledge the most exceptional hospitality experiences and services based on guest satisfaction. The hotel s prestigious restaurant Azure was recently recognised as the Best Family luxury Restaurant in the Middle East at the prestigious 2017 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The award aims to highlight special culinary cultures and nominates five-star restaurants around the world based on their overall experience offered to guests. Since its opening last January Azure has been offering a unique culinary experie...
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Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya celebrates its first successful year by scooping a number of impressive prestigious awards. The hotel was recognised as the Best Business Hotel and received the Best Location Award in the Middle East by Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards . It was also awarded the Best Luxury Business Hotel Award at the 2017 World Luxury Hotel Awards; all of which acknowledge the most exceptional hospitality experiences and services based on guest satisfaction. The hotel s prestigious restaurant Azure was recently recognised as the Best Family luxury Restaurant in the Middle East at the prestigious 2017 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The award aims to highlight special culinary cultures and nominates five-star restaurants around the world based on their overall experience offered to guests. Since its opening last January Azure has been offering a unique culinary experie...
More than 150 exhibitors from 20 countries have already signed up to showcase products and services at the upcoming Automechanika Riyadh a premier international trade and networking event in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The inaugural edition of the event takes place from February 5 to 7 2018 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. The Riyadh edition of Automechanika will be held every alternate year interspersed with the Jeddah edition will give us a wider reach across the Kingdom s vast aftermarket especially in the central and eastern regions of the Kingdom said Ahmed Pauwels CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East who are organising the event in collaboration with Saudi partners Al-Harithy Company of Exhibitions (ACE). It will also enable international automotive aftermarket brands to gain better access to some of the most important markets and buyers in the country. br ...
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More than 150 exhibitors from 20 countries have already signed up to showcase products and services at the upcoming Automechanika Riyadh a premier international trade and networking event in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The inaugural edition of the event takes place from February 5 to 7 2018 at Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. The Riyadh edition of Automechanika will be held every alternate year interspersed with the Jeddah edition will give us a wider reach across the Kingdom s vast aftermarket especially in the central and eastern regions of the Kingdom said Ahmed Pauwels CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East who are organising the event in collaboration with Saudi partners Al-Harithy Company of Exhibitions (ACE). It will also enable international automotive aftermarket brands to gain better access to some of the most important markets and buyers in the country. br ...
The annual Mena Information Security Conference will begin today (November 31) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia with the participation of the world s leading companies in the field of security and IT amid the escalating level of cyber-attacks. Samer Omar CEO of VirtuPort the thought leaders behind the conference said that the conference is in line with the 2030 Vision and the National Transformation Program 2020 and will discuss important topics that will provide an overview of the nature of the cyber threats facing the Kingdom and the Arab Gulf countries in general. Cyber space is an essential part of any national security policy and developed countries have categorized cyber defence and cyber security issues as a priority in their national defence policies he said. Omar noted that the Kingdom s establishment of a specialized Cyber Security Commission was a successful strategic step especially that it came at the rig...
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The annual Mena Information Security Conference will begin today (November 31) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia with the participation of the world s leading companies in the field of security and IT amid the escalating level of cyber-attacks. Samer Omar CEO of VirtuPort the thought leaders behind the conference said that the conference is in line with the 2030 Vision and the National Transformation Program 2020 and will discuss important topics that will provide an overview of the nature of the cyber threats facing the Kingdom and the Arab Gulf countries in general. Cyber space is an essential part of any national security policy and developed countries have categorized cyber defence and cyber security issues as a priority in their national defence policies he said. Omar noted that the Kingdom s establishment of a specialized Cyber Security Commission was a successful strategic step especially that it came at the rig...
Rotana one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East Africa and Turkey and SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia (SCSA) a leading investment manager have announced the opening of the Centro Waha Riyadh Hotel. This is the second hospitality project to be developed courtesy of the sharia compliant SHUAA Saudi Hospitality Fund I and under the Centro by Rotana brand in the Saudi Arabian market. The new hotel features 290 rooms studios and hotel suites all designed and furnished in an elegant contemporary style ensuring that guests are provided with maximum comfort and relaxation. The hotel offers a new hospitality concept across the region and is expected to resonate powerfully among business and leisure travellers alike. During the official opening ceremony the CEO of SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia Omar Al Jaroudi noted that after the opening of Centro Shaheen in Jedda...
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Rotana one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East Africa and Turkey and SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia (SCSA) a leading investment manager have announced the opening of the Centro Waha Riyadh Hotel. This is the second hospitality project to be developed courtesy of the sharia compliant SHUAA Saudi Hospitality Fund I and under the Centro by Rotana brand in the Saudi Arabian market. The new hotel features 290 rooms studios and hotel suites all designed and furnished in an elegant contemporary style ensuring that guests are provided with maximum comfort and relaxation. The hotel offers a new hospitality concept across the region and is expected to resonate powerfully among business and leisure travellers alike. During the official opening ceremony the CEO of SHUAA Capital Saudi Arabia Omar Al Jaroudi noted that after the opening of Centro Shaheen in Jedda...
Riyadh s hospitality sector remains heavily dependent on business tourism and travel but the kingdom aims to diversify the economy from its dependency on oil and business tourism to include leisure and entertainment. The year 2017 marks a record year for mega-project announcement in the kingdom s tourism sector such as the SR10 billion ( 2.6 billion) entertainment company which is expected to open by 2019. These economic ambitions are expected to benefit the hospitality sector in the city on the long-term. However the recent increase in the supply combined with important seasonality in corporate travelers is keeping occupancy rates at a relatively low level which is typical for markets relying heavily on corporate demand. Supply The market witnessed two completions during Q3 2017 including Centro Waha (290 keys) and Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan (80 units) confirming the commitmen...
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Riyadh s hospitality sector remains heavily dependent on business tourism and travel but the kingdom aims to diversify the economy from its dependency on oil and business tourism to include leisure and entertainment. The year 2017 marks a record year for mega-project announcement in the kingdom s tourism sector such as the SR10 billion ( 2.6 billion) entertainment company which is expected to open by 2019. These economic ambitions are expected to benefit the hospitality sector in the city on the long-term. However the recent increase in the supply combined with important seasonality in corporate travelers is keeping occupancy rates at a relatively low level which is typical for markets relying heavily on corporate demand. Supply The market witnessed two completions during Q3 2017 including Centro Waha (290 keys) and Swiss Spirit Hotel & Suites Metropolitan (80 units) confirming the commitmen...
Riyadh is the number one in the GCC for the highest source of bot infections a study said adding that the Saudi Arabian capital city is also ranked as the fourth city in the Middle East with 43.1 per cent of bots in the region. Dubai United Arab Emirates ranked #2 most bot infected city in the GCC and sixth in the Middle East with 24.7 per cent of bots in the region according to the study conducted by Norton by Symantec a leading cyber security company. Meanwhile Kuwait City Kuwait ranked #3 most bot infected city in the GCC and 10th in the Middle East with 13.2 per cent of bots in the region. A year on from the Mirai botnet s first major attack - which brought much of the internet to a standstill -Norton reveals how the global botnet has grown and which countries and cities unwittingly played host to the greatest number of bot infections. Around 6.7 million more bots joined the global botnet in 2016 and the GCC made up ...
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Riyadh is the number one in the GCC for the highest source of bot infections a study said adding that the Saudi Arabian capital city is also ranked as the fourth city in the Middle East with 43.1 per cent of bots in the region. Dubai United Arab Emirates ranked #2 most bot infected city in the GCC and sixth in the Middle East with 24.7 per cent of bots in the region according to the study conducted by Norton by Symantec a leading cyber security company. Meanwhile Kuwait City Kuwait ranked #3 most bot infected city in the GCC and 10th in the Middle East with 13.2 per cent of bots in the region. A year on from the Mirai botnet s first major attack - which brought much of the internet to a standstill -Norton reveals how the global botnet has grown and which countries and cities unwittingly played host to the greatest number of bot infections. Around 6.7 million more bots joined the global botnet in 2016 and the GCC made up ...
Wyndham Hotel Group today announced and Concept Towers Real Estate Limited have agreed to develop a new Ramada hotel centrally located in Riyadh. Managed by Riyada International Hotels & Resorts master franchisor of the Ramada brand in Saudi Arabia the 189-room Ramada Riyadh King Fahd Road will become the 11th Ramada in the country and the 18th hotel under Wyndham Hotel Group s portfolio of brands which includes 12 operational hotels and a further six currently under development within the kingdom. The globally-recognised Ramada brand encourages travellers to explore the world with its portfolio of more than 850 hotels spanning 64 countries across all six continents. In 2016 Ramada was named the fastest-growing hotel brand in Europe by PKF hotelexperts an internationally recognised leader in the field of hotel tourism and leisure consulting. Ignace Bauwens regional vice president Middle East and Africa at Wyndham Ho...
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Wyndham Hotel Group today announced and Concept Towers Real Estate Limited have agreed to develop a new Ramada hotel centrally located in Riyadh. Managed by Riyada International Hotels & Resorts master franchisor of the Ramada brand in Saudi Arabia the 189-room Ramada Riyadh King Fahd Road will become the 11th Ramada in the country and the 18th hotel under Wyndham Hotel Group s portfolio of brands which includes 12 operational hotels and a further six currently under development within the kingdom. The globally-recognised Ramada brand encourages travellers to explore the world with its portfolio of more than 850 hotels spanning 64 countries across all six continents. In 2016 Ramada was named the fastest-growing hotel brand in Europe by PKF hotelexperts an internationally recognised leader in the field of hotel tourism and leisure consulting. Ignace Bauwens regional vice president Middle East and Africa at Wyndham Ho...
Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) the executive arm of The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh today launched the Naming Rights Program of its Riyadh Public Transit Network currently under construction. The program was launched at a press conference in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh. Out of the 85 stations of the Riyadh Metro system 15 will be eligible for well-known national and international companies to bid for out of which only 10 will be awarded naming rights by ADA a statement said. This is the first of a series of commercial initiatives launched by Riyadh Metro for the business community. Others to follow soon will include retail space and advertising concessions as well as opportunities for telecom providers. The new Riyadh Public Transit Network is one of the strategic vehicles for the urban and economic development of ...
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Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) the executive arm of The High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh today launched the Naming Rights Program of its Riyadh Public Transit Network currently under construction. The program was launched at a press conference in the Diplomatic Quarter of Riyadh. Out of the 85 stations of the Riyadh Metro system 15 will be eligible for well-known national and international companies to bid for out of which only 10 will be awarded naming rights by ADA a statement said. This is the first of a series of commercial initiatives launched by Riyadh Metro for the business community. Others to follow soon will include retail space and advertising concessions as well as opportunities for telecom providers. The new Riyadh Public Transit Network is one of the strategic vehicles for the urban and economic development of ...
Rotana one of the leading hotel management companies in the region and eading investment manager Shuaa Capital Saudi Arabia (SCSA) have announced the opening of the Centro Waha Riyadh Hotel. This is the second hospitality project to be developed along with Shuaa Saudi Hospitality Fund I and under the Centro by Rotana brand in the Saudi market. The new hotel includes 290 rooms studios and hotel suites all designed and furnished in an elegant contemporary style ensuring that guests are provided with maximum comfort and relaxation. The hotel offers a new hospitality concept across the region and is expected to resonate powerfully among business and leisure travellers alike. During the official opening ceremony the CEO of Shuaa Capital Saudi Arabia Omar Al Jaroudi noted that after the opening of Centro Shaheen in Jeddah last year Centro Waha Riyadh is another significant milestone in the successful strategic partnership betw...
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Rotana one of the leading hotel management companies in the region and eading investment manager Shuaa Capital Saudi Arabia (SCSA) have announced the opening of the Centro Waha Riyadh Hotel. This is the second hospitality project to be developed along with Shuaa Saudi Hospitality Fund I and under the Centro by Rotana brand in the Saudi market. The new hotel includes 290 rooms studios and hotel suites all designed and furnished in an elegant contemporary style ensuring that guests are provided with maximum comfort and relaxation. The hotel offers a new hospitality concept across the region and is expected to resonate powerfully among business and leisure travellers alike. During the official opening ceremony the CEO of Shuaa Capital Saudi Arabia Omar Al Jaroudi noted that after the opening of Centro Shaheen in Jeddah last year Centro Waha Riyadh is another significant milestone in the successful strategic partnership betw...
Nahwasharq a newly appointed and official McLaren retail partner in Saudi Arabia introduced the new McLaren 720S at the recently concluded 11th edition of EXCS Motorshow in Riyadh. Nahwasharq is making its debut at EXCS Motorshow ahead of its upcoming Riyadh showroom in later this year. The 720S is the second-generation of McLaren s Super Series and represents the new interpretation of McLaren design language and dedication to aerodynamic principles personifying the brand s extreme performance DNA. The McLaren 720S features a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine that produces 720PS and 770Nm with power-to-weight ratio of up to 561PS per tonne. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds and 0-200km/h is reached in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 341km/h. The carbon fibre chassis is based around Monocage II central structure which is key to the 1 283kg lightest dry weight and unparalleled interior space and visibility. ...
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Nahwasharq a newly appointed and official McLaren retail partner in Saudi Arabia introduced the new McLaren 720S at the recently concluded 11th edition of EXCS Motorshow in Riyadh. Nahwasharq is making its debut at EXCS Motorshow ahead of its upcoming Riyadh showroom in later this year. The 720S is the second-generation of McLaren s Super Series and represents the new interpretation of McLaren design language and dedication to aerodynamic principles personifying the brand s extreme performance DNA. The McLaren 720S features a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine that produces 720PS and 770Nm with power-to-weight ratio of up to 561PS per tonne. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 2.9 seconds and 0-200km/h is reached in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 341km/h. The carbon fibre chassis is based around Monocage II central structure which is key to the 1 283kg lightest dry weight and unparalleled interior space and visibility. ...
Saudi-based United Electronics Company (eXtra) has announced the opening of its ninth store in capital Riyadh thus taking the total numbers of its outlets in the GCC region to 43. Set up in 2003 the Saudi retailer is now a leading player in the kingdom offering all the top international brands and extensive product range including TV audio systems computers mobile phones and IT communications cameras home appliances and personal care products. Speaking at the launch Extra CEO Mohammed Galal said this new store in Riyadh is a major step towards the company s long-term strategy of development and expansion. The outlet with a selling area of 1 550 sq m has been set up with an investment of SR12 million ( 3.2 million) noted Galal. eXtra is working according to a clear strategy for expansion to be more closer to its customers. Our ongoing investment in expansion by opening new stores or developing the e-c...
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Saudi-based United Electronics Company (eXtra) has announced the opening of its ninth store in capital Riyadh thus taking the total numbers of its outlets in the GCC region to 43. Set up in 2003 the Saudi retailer is now a leading player in the kingdom offering all the top international brands and extensive product range including TV audio systems computers mobile phones and IT communications cameras home appliances and personal care products. Speaking at the launch Extra CEO Mohammed Galal said this new store in Riyadh is a major step towards the company s long-term strategy of development and expansion. The outlet with a selling area of 1 550 sq m has been set up with an investment of SR12 million ( 3.2 million) noted Galal. eXtra is working according to a clear strategy for expansion to be more closer to its customers. Our ongoing investment in expansion by opening new stores or developing the e-c...
Otis Elevator Company one of the world s largest manufacturers of people-moving products has been signed up by the FAST Consortium of companies for the metro project in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The consortium is led by Spanish construction giant FCC with key partners - Korean builder Samsung C&T French technology major Alstom Dutch rail infrastructure group Strukton and civil engineering specialist Freyssinet Saudi Arabia. The contract for the Riyadh Metro lines 4 5 and 6 was awarded to the Otis Saudi unit by the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh. As per the deal Otis will supply 256 escalators six moving walkways and 183 machine room-less elevators with travel speeds up to 1 meter per second including fully glazed panoramic elevators. The heavy-duty escalators are specifically designed for public transportation said the statement from Otis. The scope of work includes supply of elevators and e...
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Otis Elevator Company one of the world s largest manufacturers of people-moving products has been signed up by the FAST Consortium of companies for the metro project in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The consortium is led by Spanish construction giant FCC with key partners - Korean builder Samsung C&T French technology major Alstom Dutch rail infrastructure group Strukton and civil engineering specialist Freyssinet Saudi Arabia. The contract for the Riyadh Metro lines 4 5 and 6 was awarded to the Otis Saudi unit by the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh. As per the deal Otis will supply 256 escalators six moving walkways and 183 machine room-less elevators with travel speeds up to 1 meter per second including fully glazed panoramic elevators. The heavy-duty escalators are specifically designed for public transportation said the statement from Otis. The scope of work includes supply of elevators and e...
Saudi Aramco took part in the four-day Biban SMEs Forum 2017 organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (Monsha at) which concluded yesterday (September 20) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Abdulaziz Al-Abdulkarim vice president for Procurement & Supply Chain Management of Saudi Aramco speaking during a panel discussion said that such events serve economic development by supporting the crucially important entrepreneurship sector fostering communication among SMEs government and private sector and leveraging innovative ideas. In addition promoting the success of SMEs especially within the energy sector aligns with Saudi Aramco s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) Program that aims at developing local content creating jobs and increasing the Kingdom s exports of energy products and services he added. During the past three years an annual average spending of approximately 12 billion was spent with over 4 000 SME...
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Saudi Aramco took part in the four-day Biban SMEs Forum 2017 organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority (Monsha at) which concluded yesterday (September 20) in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Abdulaziz Al-Abdulkarim vice president for Procurement & Supply Chain Management of Saudi Aramco speaking during a panel discussion said that such events serve economic development by supporting the crucially important entrepreneurship sector fostering communication among SMEs government and private sector and leveraging innovative ideas. In addition promoting the success of SMEs especially within the energy sector aligns with Saudi Aramco s In-Kingdom Total Value Add (iktva) Program that aims at developing local content creating jobs and increasing the Kingdom s exports of energy products and services he added. During the past three years an annual average spending of approximately 12 billion was spent with over 4 000 SME...
New Horizon for Conferences & Exhibitions has announced that it has won a franchise for hosting and organizing the Saudi International Exhibition for Internet of Things (IoT) for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The exhibition will be held in early 2018 in presence of leaders of technology and services designed to promote the digital transformation of cities communities people data and things. The event will be attended by leading national and international companies and corporations specialized in technology development communications and IT. The international event is held in many countries around the globe such as China the USA India Germany Russia Australia Spain the UAE etc. Shuaib bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman general manager of New Horizon said the exhibition which will be held in Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center from January 28-30 2018 is a key event for the future of the Internet of Things in th...
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New Horizon for Conferences & Exhibitions has announced that it has won a franchise for hosting and organizing the Saudi International Exhibition for Internet of Things (IoT) for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The exhibition will be held in early 2018 in presence of leaders of technology and services designed to promote the digital transformation of cities communities people data and things. The event will be attended by leading national and international companies and corporations specialized in technology development communications and IT. The international event is held in many countries around the globe such as China the USA India Germany Russia Australia Spain the UAE etc. Shuaib bin Abdullah Al Abdulrahman general manager of New Horizon said the exhibition which will be held in Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center from January 28-30 2018 is a key event for the future of the Internet of Things in th...
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh a luxurious hotel in the Saudi Arabian capital has received a 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year the five-star hotel has been chosen as a top visitor choice for its excellent hospitality and services in Saudi Arabia s capital. The palatial hotel has also received the same distinction for two of its restaurants: namely Al Orjouan an all-day diner and Hong serving traditional Chinese cuisines. Awarded on the basis of quality quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period the Certificate of Excellence annually celebrates global hospitality businesses. To qualify a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five and a minimum number of reviews. The achievement celebrates Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have co...
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The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh a luxurious hotel in the Saudi Arabian capital has received a 2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Now in its seventh year the five-star hotel has been chosen as a top visitor choice for its excellent hospitality and services in Saudi Arabia s capital. The palatial hotel has also received the same distinction for two of its restaurants: namely Al Orjouan an all-day diner and Hong serving traditional Chinese cuisines. Awarded on the basis of quality quantity and recency of reviews submitted by travellers on TripAdvisor over a 12-month period the Certificate of Excellence annually celebrates global hospitality businesses. To qualify a business must maintain an overall TripAdvisor bubble rating of at least four out of five and a minimum number of reviews. The achievement celebrates Certificate of Excellence recipients include accommodations restaurants and attractions located all over the world that have co...
Work on the project to modernise King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh will start soon after this Haj season a senior official of Saudi Arabia s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said. The new project will provide a facelift of KKIA with its four terminals having new architectural designs Mohammed Al-Shatwi vice president of GACA for financial affairs was quoted as saying in a Saudi Gazette report. A modern terminal at the airport for domestic flights is alredy completed he said. The Riyadh airport handled 22.5 million passengers in 2016 up 0.9 percent year-on-year. Al-Shatwi said the new state-of-the-art King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah will be launched by the second half of 2018. Singapore s Changi Airport Group has been awarded the contract to manage the airport for 20 years he added. Saudi Arabia s airport privatisation programme will cover all airports...
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Work on the project to modernise King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh will start soon after this Haj season a senior official of Saudi Arabia s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said. The new project will provide a facelift of KKIA with its four terminals having new architectural designs Mohammed Al-Shatwi vice president of GACA for financial affairs was quoted as saying in a Saudi Gazette report. A modern terminal at the airport for domestic flights is alredy completed he said. The Riyadh airport handled 22.5 million passengers in 2016 up 0.9 percent year-on-year. Al-Shatwi said the new state-of-the-art King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah will be launched by the second half of 2018. Singapore s Changi Airport Group has been awarded the contract to manage the airport for 20 years he added. Saudi Arabia s airport privatisation programme will cover all airports...
Elements Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has been awarded regional winner for the best Luxury Family Restaurant at the 2017 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The awards were announced during the Gala Event in Vietnam earlier this month. Elements Restaurant is the first multi-buffet concept restaurant in Riyadh that serves global cuisines from China Japan India and the Middle East. Orders are prepared live from fresh ingredients cooked to preference. Dining at Elements is indeed an interactive experience for all members of the family introducing a constantly changing buffet and à la carte menu that tempt guests with an inspired range of appetizers and main dishes. Elements Restaurant also provides a unique family dining concept in Riyadh city with its different Theme Nights available throughout the week including; Asian Night Middle Eastern Night Seafood Night and Saudi Night. These theme nights are avai...
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Elements Restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has been awarded regional winner for the best Luxury Family Restaurant at the 2017 World Luxury Restaurant Awards. The awards were announced during the Gala Event in Vietnam earlier this month. Elements Restaurant is the first multi-buffet concept restaurant in Riyadh that serves global cuisines from China Japan India and the Middle East. Orders are prepared live from fresh ingredients cooked to preference. Dining at Elements is indeed an interactive experience for all members of the family introducing a constantly changing buffet and à la carte menu that tempt guests with an inspired range of appetizers and main dishes. Elements Restaurant also provides a unique family dining concept in Riyadh city with its different Theme Nights available throughout the week including; Asian Night Middle Eastern Night Seafood Night and Saudi Night. These theme nights are avai...
Work on the Riyadh Metro project is proceeding at a steady pace and so far 57 per cent of the project is complete Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdul Aziz acting Riyadh governor said. The project will enhance Riyadh s position among the most advanced cities of the world Prince Mohammed was quoted as saying by an Arab News report. Prince Mohammed who is also the vice-chairman of the Higher Committee for the implementation of the King Abdul Aziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh visited the Riyadh Metro project on Sunday the report said. He was briefed on the developments and working techniques as well as on the security and safety arrangements of the project. He was also briefed on the implementations of the infrastructure for the Bus Project which includes the construction of a bus transport network covering the entire city of Riyadh. ...
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Work on the Riyadh Metro project is proceeding at a steady pace and so far 57 per cent of the project is complete Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdul Aziz acting Riyadh governor said. The project will enhance Riyadh s position among the most advanced cities of the world Prince Mohammed was quoted as saying by an Arab News report. Prince Mohammed who is also the vice-chairman of the Higher Committee for the implementation of the King Abdul Aziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh visited the Riyadh Metro project on Sunday the report said. He was briefed on the developments and working techniques as well as on the security and safety arrangements of the project. He was also briefed on the implementations of the infrastructure for the Bus Project which includes the construction of a bus transport network covering the entire city of Riyadh. ...
Riyadh Airports Company and Uber have signed an agreement to transport passengers to and from King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in the Saudi capital Riyadh. CEO of Riyadh Airports Saleh Al Rasheed said: The agreement which was signed today is the first of its kind for the company in the Kingdom and allows Uber driver-partners to reliably pick-up and drop-off passengers from dedicated Uber locations at arrival and departure terminals 1 2 and 5 at King Khalid International Airport. This agreement is in line with Riyadh Airports approach towards developing strategic partnerships that will enhance the customer experience of passengers travelling through King Khalid International Airport and will ensure that customer satisfaction is aided by the continued availability of safe reliable and efficient services he added. Zeid Hreish general manager of Uber KSA said: T...
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Riyadh Airports Company and Uber have signed an agreement to transport passengers to and from King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in the Saudi capital Riyadh. CEO of Riyadh Airports Saleh Al Rasheed said: The agreement which was signed today is the first of its kind for the company in the Kingdom and allows Uber driver-partners to reliably pick-up and drop-off passengers from dedicated Uber locations at arrival and departure terminals 1 2 and 5 at King Khalid International Airport. This agreement is in line with Riyadh Airports approach towards developing strategic partnerships that will enhance the customer experience of passengers travelling through King Khalid International Airport and will ensure that customer satisfaction is aided by the continued availability of safe reliable and efficient services he added. Zeid Hreish general manager of Uber KSA said: T...
Leading real estate investment firm JLL today released the results of a study on the hospitality landscape across 106 global cities with Dubai Riyadh and Jeddah placed on its list of cities to watch . There has been a significant shift in the hospitality industry globally as the markets are continuously evolving with the industrial revolution 4.0 now in its implementation phase. At JLL we have been able to witness this change in the Middle East particularly in Dubai as the hospitality markets here are now poised to adapt technological advancements said Marko Vucinic senior vice president acting head of hotels & hospitality group Mena. Hotel markets were scored on the basis of both their Magnitude their scale in terms of room numbers and investment and Momentum the speed of change in a market based on construction socio-economic growth and changes in performance. b...
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Leading real estate investment firm JLL today released the results of a study on the hospitality landscape across 106 global cities with Dubai Riyadh and Jeddah placed on its list of cities to watch . There has been a significant shift in the hospitality industry globally as the markets are continuously evolving with the industrial revolution 4.0 now in its implementation phase. At JLL we have been able to witness this change in the Middle East particularly in Dubai as the hospitality markets here are now poised to adapt technological advancements said Marko Vucinic senior vice president acting head of hotels & hospitality group Mena. Hotel markets were scored on the basis of both their Magnitude their scale in terms of room numbers and investment and Momentum the speed of change in a market based on construction socio-economic growth and changes in performance. b...
Huawei a leading global ICT solutions provider has opened one of its largest Customer Solution Innovation & Integration Experience Centres (CSIC) for Huawei in Middle East region in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The centre was inaugurated by Dr Majid Alkassabi Minister of Commerce and Investment and Advisor to Minister of Commerce and Investment Governor of Small & Medium Enterprises General Authority Dr Ghassan Alsulaiman. Dr Abdulaziz Bin Salem Al Ruwais Governor of the Communications IT Commission (CITC) and Li Huanxin China Ambassador to Saudi Arabia were also present. With more than 1200 sq m of floor space in Riyadh CSIC will accelerate the digital transformation of the Saudi economy by providing an open ecosystem for innovation. The Centre will allow industry partners to experience architect validate and build solutions verify new business models customize applications and services to sectors such as utility energy ...
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Huawei a leading global ICT solutions provider has opened one of its largest Customer Solution Innovation & Integration Experience Centres (CSIC) for Huawei in Middle East region in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The centre was inaugurated by Dr Majid Alkassabi Minister of Commerce and Investment and Advisor to Minister of Commerce and Investment Governor of Small & Medium Enterprises General Authority Dr Ghassan Alsulaiman. Dr Abdulaziz Bin Salem Al Ruwais Governor of the Communications IT Commission (CITC) and Li Huanxin China Ambassador to Saudi Arabia were also present. With more than 1200 sq m of floor space in Riyadh CSIC will accelerate the digital transformation of the Saudi economy by providing an open ecosystem for innovation. The Centre will allow industry partners to experience architect validate and build solutions verify new business models customize applications and services to sectors such as utility energy ...
Flynas the national Saudi airline said it will return to Beirut the Lebanese capital operating four weekly flights connecting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut. Services will start on November 1 and operate on Wednesday Thursday Saturday and Sundays a statement said. Recently awarded the Middle East s Best Low Cost Airline for 2017 by Skytrax flynas will bring its friendly customer service and exceptional value to Lebanon with low fares starting from SR299 ( 80) one way all inclusive. Bandar Al Mohanna Group chief executive of Nas Holding said: We have opened bookings for flights to coincide with the start of summer and the holiday season in response to the wishes of the flynas guests. We are offering a wide range of low fares for an enjoyable travel experience aboard our modern fleet thereby strengthening our core regional network and enhancing ou...
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Flynas the national Saudi airline said it will return to Beirut the Lebanese capital operating four weekly flights connecting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut. Services will start on November 1 and operate on Wednesday Thursday Saturday and Sundays a statement said. Recently awarded the Middle East s Best Low Cost Airline for 2017 by Skytrax flynas will bring its friendly customer service and exceptional value to Lebanon with low fares starting from SR299 ( 80) one way all inclusive. Bandar Al Mohanna Group chief executive of Nas Holding said: We have opened bookings for flights to coincide with the start of summer and the holiday season in response to the wishes of the flynas guests. We are offering a wide range of low fares for an enjoyable travel experience aboard our modern fleet thereby strengthening our core regional network and enhancing ou...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has introduced its summer getaway offer with a special summer rate of SR1 200 ( 319.6) for a Superior Room and SR2 200 ( 585.9) for a Four Seasons Executive Suite on room only basis. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay in one of the hotel s spacious rooms or luxurious suites and benefit from the special rates of the offer. The offer also includes a variety of added benefits including but are not limited to complimentary valet parking service 20 per cent discount on Spa Treatments premium internet service Sparkling Juice amenity upon check-in and 20 per cent discount on dinner at Rosso restaurant. The hotel also presents an array of facilities for our guests enjoyment including an outdoor pool men-only Spa & Wellness Centre tennis squash and racquetball courts a luxurious ladies-only lounge and gym at The Pearl Floor. The Kingdom Centre mall an upscale three-level shopping centre is easily ac...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has introduced its summer getaway offer with a special summer rate of SR1 200 ( 319.6) for a Superior Room and SR2 200 ( 585.9) for a Four Seasons Executive Suite on room only basis. Guests can enjoy a relaxing stay in one of the hotel s spacious rooms or luxurious suites and benefit from the special rates of the offer. The offer also includes a variety of added benefits including but are not limited to complimentary valet parking service 20 per cent discount on Spa Treatments premium internet service Sparkling Juice amenity upon check-in and 20 per cent discount on dinner at Rosso restaurant. The hotel also presents an array of facilities for our guests enjoyment including an outdoor pool men-only Spa & Wellness Centre tennis squash and racquetball courts a luxurious ladies-only lounge and gym at The Pearl Floor. The Kingdom Centre mall an upscale three-level shopping centre is easily ac...
The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world has announced the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Al Sahafa in Saudi Arabia. This takes the group s portfolio in Saudi Arabia to 36 hotels in operation and under development with six hotels in Riyadh alone. Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Al Sahafa will open in Q1 2019. The hotel s location in the North Business District of Riyadh offers first class accessibility to King Khalid International Airport and is at the intersection of major highways Olaya Street and King Fahd Road. The hotel is located close to Riyadh s new King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) which is also scheduled to open later this year to become one of the region s major financial hubs. Elie Younes executive vice president and chief development officer of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group said: We are pleased to continue boosting our presence in...
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The Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group one of the fastest growing hotel companies in the world has announced the signing of the Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Al Sahafa in Saudi Arabia. This takes the group s portfolio in Saudi Arabia to 36 hotels in operation and under development with six hotels in Riyadh alone. Radisson Blu Hotel Riyadh Al Sahafa will open in Q1 2019. The hotel s location in the North Business District of Riyadh offers first class accessibility to King Khalid International Airport and is at the intersection of major highways Olaya Street and King Fahd Road. The hotel is located close to Riyadh s new King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) which is also scheduled to open later this year to become one of the region s major financial hubs. Elie Younes executive vice president and chief development officer of Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group said: We are pleased to continue boosting our presence in...
This Ramadan Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh will be offering an extensive selection of culinary experiences embracing the holy month and celebrating this special time of the year with family and friends. Iftar and Suhour will be provided daily throughout different dining outlets and our renowned Ramadan Tent at Kingdom Ballroom. The hotel will also be offering a Ramadan Room package including iftar at our Ramadan tent for a special rate. Ramadan Tent at Kingdom Ballroom: Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is known for its lavishly decorated Ramadan tent. This year our Ramadan tent will be a bigger and brighter affair featuring a new colour scheme and modern Arabesque inspired decoration designed by BelleGate. At the Ramadan Tent guests can enjoy the generous buffet setup and dedicated live cooking stations catering to all your cravings. The buffet includes traditional Iftar dishes and global specialities including a...
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This Ramadan Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh will be offering an extensive selection of culinary experiences embracing the holy month and celebrating this special time of the year with family and friends. Iftar and Suhour will be provided daily throughout different dining outlets and our renowned Ramadan Tent at Kingdom Ballroom. The hotel will also be offering a Ramadan Room package including iftar at our Ramadan tent for a special rate. Ramadan Tent at Kingdom Ballroom: Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is known for its lavishly decorated Ramadan tent. This year our Ramadan tent will be a bigger and brighter affair featuring a new colour scheme and modern Arabesque inspired decoration designed by BelleGate. At the Ramadan Tent guests can enjoy the generous buffet setup and dedicated live cooking stations catering to all your cravings. The buffet includes traditional Iftar dishes and global specialities including a...
UAE-based Paris Gallery a leading luxury retailer in the region has opened its new store at Al Hamra Mall in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Paris Gallery is a unit of Sara Group a company widely diversified into marketing of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) luxury items personal care and household product cosmetics watches fashion and advertising. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of Yaqoub Al Sharif Al Hashemi executive director Sara Group and other chief guests including senior officials and diplomats led by Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Paris Gallery has been catering to the unique needs of customers in Saudi Arabia with distinctive merchandise and superior customer service. The launch of the new outlet reinforces the retailer s strategic expansion plans in the region said a statement. The store spreads over 1000 sq m of luxurious retail space and ho...
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UAE-based Paris Gallery a leading luxury retailer in the region has opened its new store at Al Hamra Mall in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Paris Gallery is a unit of Sara Group a company widely diversified into marketing of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) luxury items personal care and household product cosmetics watches fashion and advertising. The opening ceremony was held in the presence of Yaqoub Al Sharif Al Hashemi executive director Sara Group and other chief guests including senior officials and diplomats led by Prince Mohammed bin Faisal bin Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Paris Gallery has been catering to the unique needs of customers in Saudi Arabia with distinctive merchandise and superior customer service. The launch of the new outlet reinforces the retailer s strategic expansion plans in the region said a statement. The store spreads over 1000 sq m of luxurious retail space and ho...
Construction is in full swing at the Western Station a multimodal transit hub being designed as part of Riyadh Metro development with the underground parking ground surface and elevated tracks nearing completion. The Western Station is being planned and designed as a neighborhood destination said Omrania a major architectural and engineering consultancy practice based in Saudi Arabia. It will offer not only light rail and BRT connections but also public spaces and services for use by local families and commuters said the project designer. Explaining the concept Omrania said the design concept of the station building is a modern interpretation of the desert sand dunes where a cluster of dune shaped earth coloured structures emerges from the site creating opportunities for station entries light penetrations and pedestrian shading. The general orientation of the dunes is related to pedestrian approac...
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Construction is in full swing at the Western Station a multimodal transit hub being designed as part of Riyadh Metro development with the underground parking ground surface and elevated tracks nearing completion. The Western Station is being planned and designed as a neighborhood destination said Omrania a major architectural and engineering consultancy practice based in Saudi Arabia. It will offer not only light rail and BRT connections but also public spaces and services for use by local families and commuters said the project designer. Explaining the concept Omrania said the design concept of the station building is a modern interpretation of the desert sand dunes where a cluster of dune shaped earth coloured structures emerges from the site creating opportunities for station entries light penetrations and pedestrian shading. The general orientation of the dunes is related to pedestrian approac...
The King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh Saudi Arabia is progressing as per schedule and on track for launch next year said a report. It consists of a modern train system network supported by a multiple feeder bus service to ease traffic congestion in the capital city which witnesses more than 8 million trips daily done by more than 6 million commuters reported the Saudi Gazette. A workforce of 20 international companies from 11 countries is working around the clock to complete the ambitious Saudi transport project it stated. Of this the Riyadh metro network is the backbone of the city s public transport system comprising six main lines running 176 km long covering most densely populated areas government facilities and commercial educational and health activities. The Riyadh metro project includes main stations the contract for which was awarded in 2013 to three global consortiums...
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The King Abdulaziz Project for Public Transport in Riyadh Saudi Arabia is progressing as per schedule and on track for launch next year said a report. It consists of a modern train system network supported by a multiple feeder bus service to ease traffic congestion in the capital city which witnesses more than 8 million trips daily done by more than 6 million commuters reported the Saudi Gazette. A workforce of 20 international companies from 11 countries is working around the clock to complete the ambitious Saudi transport project it stated. Of this the Riyadh metro network is the backbone of the city s public transport system comprising six main lines running 176 km long covering most densely populated areas government facilities and commercial educational and health activities. The Riyadh metro project includes main stations the contract for which was awarded in 2013 to three global consortiums...
Texas de Brazil Churrascaria the largest Brazilian-American steakhouse brand in the world opened its first location in Saudi Arabia recently at Riyadh s Rubeen Plaza. Guests can now enjoy the unique rodizio-style dining concept that combines the cuisine and culture of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of Texas. Texas de Brazil offers guests an upscale continuous dining choice and a service style that is alive and theatrical. For one fixed price guests begin the meal by visiting an enticing 50-item salad area filled with fresh Brazilian specialties salads imported cheeses charcuterie roasted vegetables creamy lobster bisque and more. Renowned for its genuine rodizio-style dining Texas de Brazil s patrons also enjoy freshly-grilled meats carved tableside by skilled gauchos or servers who deliver succulent lamb chops leg of lamb picanha filet mignon chicken and more. The guest s green and red disk simply ...
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Texas de Brazil Churrascaria the largest Brazilian-American steakhouse brand in the world opened its first location in Saudi Arabia recently at Riyadh s Rubeen Plaza. Guests can now enjoy the unique rodizio-style dining concept that combines the cuisine and culture of Southern Brazil with the generous spirit of Texas. Texas de Brazil offers guests an upscale continuous dining choice and a service style that is alive and theatrical. For one fixed price guests begin the meal by visiting an enticing 50-item salad area filled with fresh Brazilian specialties salads imported cheeses charcuterie roasted vegetables creamy lobster bisque and more. Renowned for its genuine rodizio-style dining Texas de Brazil s patrons also enjoy freshly-grilled meats carved tableside by skilled gauchos or servers who deliver succulent lamb chops leg of lamb picanha filet mignon chicken and more. The guest s green and red disk simply ...
Saudi-based Abunayyan Trading has officially opened the Abunayyan JCB headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday in a glittering reception and presentation attended by top members of the Abunayyan Group JCB from the UK the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and representatives from the British government. The multi-national JCB (JC Bamford Excavators) is the world s third largest construction equipment manufacturer producing more than 300 machine types - famous for its backhoe diggers excavators tractors and diesel engines. As well as the inauguration ceremony the dignitaries were taken on a tour of the extensive workshops technical areas and showrooms located on Khurais Road. The facility is claimed to feature the biggest JCB showroom in the world. Khalid A Abunayyan president and chief executive officer of Abunayyan Holding delivered a keynote speech emphasising the strategic business relations being forged between the two companies. br...
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Saudi-based Abunayyan Trading has officially opened the Abunayyan JCB headquarters in Riyadh on Sunday in a glittering reception and presentation attended by top members of the Abunayyan Group JCB from the UK the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce and representatives from the British government. The multi-national JCB (JC Bamford Excavators) is the world s third largest construction equipment manufacturer producing more than 300 machine types - famous for its backhoe diggers excavators tractors and diesel engines. As well as the inauguration ceremony the dignitaries were taken on a tour of the extensive workshops technical areas and showrooms located on Khurais Road. The facility is claimed to feature the biggest JCB showroom in the world. Khalid A Abunayyan president and chief executive officer of Abunayyan Holding delivered a keynote speech emphasising the strategic business relations being forged between the two companies. br...
Work is progressing as per schedule on The Riyadh Metro development with 54 per cent of the project already completed said a Arab News report citing a senior official. An ambitious Saudi transport infrastructure project the Riyadh Metro network will constitute the backbone of the public transport system in the capital stated Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar chairman of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh following the second meeting of the commission at its headquarters in the capital. It will comprise six lines running 176 km long connecting 85 stations he stated. It will connect King Khalid International Airport King Abdullah Financial District main universities downtown and the public transport center he added. The meeting reviewed the results of a population satisfaction survey on the quality of life in Ri...
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Work is progressing as per schedule on The Riyadh Metro development with 54 per cent of the project already completed said a Arab News report citing a senior official. An ambitious Saudi transport infrastructure project the Riyadh Metro network will constitute the backbone of the public transport system in the capital stated Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar chairman of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh following the second meeting of the commission at its headquarters in the capital. It will comprise six lines running 176 km long connecting 85 stations he stated. It will connect King Khalid International Airport King Abdullah Financial District main universities downtown and the public transport center he added. The meeting reviewed the results of a population satisfaction survey on the quality of life in Ri...
QNB Group a leading banking group in Qatar has opened its newest branch in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of its regional expansion strategy. Dr Ahmed bin Abdul Karim Al Khulaifi the governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (Sama) inaugurated the facility in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Saud Al Thani the governor of Qatar Central Bank Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari QNB Group chief executive and a number of Qatari diplomats. Through this branch located in the key business hub extending along King Fahd road QNB Group will provide a comprehensive suite of banking products and services to individuals businesses and government departments. Speaking on the occasion Al Kuwari said the Riyadh launch is part of the group s strategic plan to be present in all markets that have a strong and resilient economy. Saudi A...
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QNB Group a leading banking group in Qatar has opened its newest branch in Riyadh Saudi Arabia as part of its regional expansion strategy. Dr Ahmed bin Abdul Karim Al Khulaifi the governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (Sama) inaugurated the facility in the presence of Sheikh Abdullah Bin Saud Al Thani the governor of Qatar Central Bank Ali Ahmed Al Kuwari QNB Group chief executive and a number of Qatari diplomats. Through this branch located in the key business hub extending along King Fahd road QNB Group will provide a comprehensive suite of banking products and services to individuals businesses and government departments. Speaking on the occasion Al Kuwari said the Riyadh launch is part of the group s strategic plan to be present in all markets that have a strong and resilient economy. Saudi A...
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has unveiled plans to operate regular direct flights between Riyadh and Manchester UK starting in June said a report. The flights will be scheduled to operate on Mondays and Fridays with four flights per week in both directions said a report in Saudi Gazette . This will be the second direct route to Manchester on Saudia s network apart from the existing current direct flights between the British city and Jeddah at the rate of 10 flights per week in both directions. This is in line with Saudia s plan of operating direct international flights. Saudia aims to target destinations that are witnessing growing demand for travel to the kingdom according to market studies. ...
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Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has unveiled plans to operate regular direct flights between Riyadh and Manchester UK starting in June said a report. The flights will be scheduled to operate on Mondays and Fridays with four flights per week in both directions said a report in Saudi Gazette . This will be the second direct route to Manchester on Saudia s network apart from the existing current direct flights between the British city and Jeddah at the rate of 10 flights per week in both directions. This is in line with Saudia s plan of operating direct international flights. Saudia aims to target destinations that are witnessing growing demand for travel to the kingdom according to market studies. ...
An official delegation from Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is taking part in Riyadh Travel Fair 2017 which is running from April 7 to 10 at Al Faisaliah Tower Hotel. The delegation is headed by BTEA s director of Tourism Marketing and Promotions Yousef Mohamed Al Khan along with members of BTEA s representative office in Saudi Arabia. The BTEA stand covering an area of 84-sq-m brings together industry representatives all under one roof including hotels such as Ramada Hotel and Suites Amwaj Island Ramada Hotel City Centre Bahrain Gulf Hotel and Crowne Plaza Bahrain travel representatives such as Al Gosaibi Travel and Atbahrain a Destination Management Company along with Travel & Tourism News (TTN) Middle East. Our tourism awareness strategy focuses on taking part in regional and international travel and tourism related exhibitions. We are currently working closely with BTEA&...
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An official delegation from Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) is taking part in Riyadh Travel Fair 2017 which is running from April 7 to 10 at Al Faisaliah Tower Hotel. The delegation is headed by BTEA s director of Tourism Marketing and Promotions Yousef Mohamed Al Khan along with members of BTEA s representative office in Saudi Arabia. The BTEA stand covering an area of 84-sq-m brings together industry representatives all under one roof including hotels such as Ramada Hotel and Suites Amwaj Island Ramada Hotel City Centre Bahrain Gulf Hotel and Crowne Plaza Bahrain travel representatives such as Al Gosaibi Travel and Atbahrain a Destination Management Company along with Travel & Tourism News (TTN) Middle East. Our tourism awareness strategy focuses on taking part in regional and international travel and tourism related exhibitions. We are currently working closely with BTEA&...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya the first Hyatt Regency hotel to open in the capital of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment it is the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Saudi Arabia. We are delighted to announce the opening of the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital of Riyadh. We are confident that the globally recognised Hyatt Regency brand will resonate with business and leisure travellers visiting Riyadh says Peter Fulton group president Europe Africa and Middle East Hyatt. Along with Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment we look forward to expanding Hyatt s brand presence throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has a prime location in Olaya a growing financial district in Riyadh close to the King Abdullah Financial Distric...
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya the first Hyatt Regency hotel to open in the capital of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment it is the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Saudi Arabia. We are delighted to announce the opening of the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital of Riyadh. We are confident that the globally recognised Hyatt Regency brand will resonate with business and leisure travellers visiting Riyadh says Peter Fulton group president Europe Africa and Middle East Hyatt. Along with Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment we look forward to expanding Hyatt s brand presence throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has a prime location in Olaya a growing financial district in Riyadh close to the King Abdullah Financial Distric...
Xylem a leading global water technology company today announced the opening of a new office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The new office is part of Xylem s 35 million investment in the Middle East North Africa region which includes additional resources to help provide localised products services and capabilities in key markets throughout the region. The opening of our Saudi Arabia office is an important milestone for our regional investment and supports our long-term strategy of providing sustainable water technology solutions to help solve the region s water challenges. The new office enables us to be closer to our customers and develop smarter bespoke solutions that fit their unique needs which also allows us to increase our capabilities. said Vincent Chirouze regional director Xylem Middle East and Africa. The new Saudi Arabia office extends our legacy of providing the same high-quality service an...
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Xylem a leading global water technology company today announced the opening of a new office in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The new office is part of Xylem s 35 million investment in the Middle East North Africa region which includes additional resources to help provide localised products services and capabilities in key markets throughout the region. The opening of our Saudi Arabia office is an important milestone for our regional investment and supports our long-term strategy of providing sustainable water technology solutions to help solve the region s water challenges. The new office enables us to be closer to our customers and develop smarter bespoke solutions that fit their unique needs which also allows us to increase our capabilities. said Vincent Chirouze regional director Xylem Middle East and Africa. The new Saudi Arabia office extends our legacy of providing the same high-quality service an...
Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2017 Saudi Arabia s leading travel industry showcase opened its doors for the ninth consecutive year in Riyadh yesterday (April 7) with more than 270 exhibitors from 55 countries taking part. The fair organised by ASAS Exhibition and Conference Organizing Company is being held at Prince Sultan Grand Hall Al Faisaliah Hotel till April 10. The fair was inaugurated by Majid A Al-Hokair chairman of the Committee for Tourism and Entertainment Riyadh Chamber and chairman of board directors for Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center. The four-day event will become the focus of business networking opportunities insightful seminar sessions ministerial discussions and the recognition of twelve months of the tourism industry s achievements. The 2017 edition is the largest on record with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected visitor arrivals. 270 e...
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Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2017 Saudi Arabia s leading travel industry showcase opened its doors for the ninth consecutive year in Riyadh yesterday (April 7) with more than 270 exhibitors from 55 countries taking part. The fair organised by ASAS Exhibition and Conference Organizing Company is being held at Prince Sultan Grand Hall Al Faisaliah Hotel till April 10. The fair was inaugurated by Majid A Al-Hokair chairman of the Committee for Tourism and Entertainment Riyadh Chamber and chairman of board directors for Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center. The four-day event will become the focus of business networking opportunities insightful seminar sessions ministerial discussions and the recognition of twelve months of the tourism industry s achievements. The 2017 edition is the largest on record with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected visitor arrivals. 270 e...
This year Riyadh Travel Fair - the largest travel and tourism exhibition in Saudi Arabia - will be highlighting youth travel options as it eyes the growing millennial traveller population. Exhibitors at the event which runs from Aptil 7-10 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh will be presenting digital innovations such as Virtual Reality (VR) goggles information on new youth travel destinations events and festivals. More than 50 per cent of the population in the Middle East is between 18 and 34 years of age and surrounded by hi-tech gadgets. For 40 per cent of GCC travellers of all ages social media is their inspiration when planning a trip and travel queries from the Mena region have grown 33 per cent in the last year. According to YouTube there are over 310 million video views each day in the region and travel queries on YouTube had grown 22 per cent year on year by December 2014. In Saudi Arabia 81 per cent of leisure travellers report havin...
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This year Riyadh Travel Fair - the largest travel and tourism exhibition in Saudi Arabia - will be highlighting youth travel options as it eyes the growing millennial traveller population. Exhibitors at the event which runs from Aptil 7-10 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh will be presenting digital innovations such as Virtual Reality (VR) goggles information on new youth travel destinations events and festivals. More than 50 per cent of the population in the Middle East is between 18 and 34 years of age and surrounded by hi-tech gadgets. For 40 per cent of GCC travellers of all ages social media is their inspiration when planning a trip and travel queries from the Mena region have grown 33 per cent in the last year. According to YouTube there are over 310 million video views each day in the region and travel queries on YouTube had grown 22 per cent year on year by December 2014. In Saudi Arabia 81 per cent of leisure travellers report havin...
Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2017 the largest travel and tourism exhibition & congress in Saudi Arabia will for the first time this year shine a spotlight on medical tourism. Medical service providers hotels destinations spas and wellness resorts from around the world will present their latest products services and special offerings at the four day event which will be held from the April 7 10 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh Saudi Arabia. During the event presentations and workshops will be held for both medical tourism professionals and the general public alike so that visitors will be able to learn more about the latest trends and developments in this growing market. Medical tourism is growing exponentially each year with an increasing number of patients choosing to travel overseas for cosmetic and specialised care. There is an estimated 20 billion in outbound medical tourism coming from GCC countries alone. Increasingly Kore...
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Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2017 the largest travel and tourism exhibition & congress in Saudi Arabia will for the first time this year shine a spotlight on medical tourism. Medical service providers hotels destinations spas and wellness resorts from around the world will present their latest products services and special offerings at the four day event which will be held from the April 7 10 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh Saudi Arabia. During the event presentations and workshops will be held for both medical tourism professionals and the general public alike so that visitors will be able to learn more about the latest trends and developments in this growing market. Medical tourism is growing exponentially each year with an increasing number of patients choosing to travel overseas for cosmetic and specialised care. There is an estimated 20 billion in outbound medical tourism coming from GCC countries alone. Increasingly Kore...
Ascott a leading serviced residence owner-operator is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with the opening of its latest luxury executive residence Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh. The exclusive serviced residence will provide guests with luxurious lifestyle facilities within an elegant environment and complete with efficient business support services. Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh is an ideal choice for short medium and long-term visitors who want the luxury of an internationally-branded hotel with the flexibility and privacy of an apartment. The 234-unit property is located close to King Abdullah Financial District - the city s prime financial centre - and 15 minutes drive from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport making it highly convenient for business travellers. The onsite business centre ensures executives have everything they require from meeting rooms and AV equipment to secretarial and courier servi...
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Ascott a leading serviced residence owner-operator is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with the opening of its latest luxury executive residence Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh. The exclusive serviced residence will provide guests with luxurious lifestyle facilities within an elegant environment and complete with efficient business support services. Ascott Rafal Olaya Riyadh is an ideal choice for short medium and long-term visitors who want the luxury of an internationally-branded hotel with the flexibility and privacy of an apartment. The 234-unit property is located close to King Abdullah Financial District - the city s prime financial centre - and 15 minutes drive from Riyadh King Khalid International Airport making it highly convenient for business travellers. The onsite business centre ensures executives have everything they require from meeting rooms and AV equipment to secretarial and courier servi...
Riyadh is Saudi Arabia s busiest city for hotel construction with almost 50 hotel projects underway a new report has revealed. The 2017 Saudi Arabia Hotel Construction Overview report by Tophotelprojects prepared exclusively for The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia found that the kingdom s capital city is preparing to add 48 new properties to its already vast hotel portfolio. Riyadh leads the hotel boom closely followed by Jeddah. Across the country the exclusive industry report reveals that 170 hotels and 60 395 rooms are currently in various stages of the construction pipeline. Hilton is noted as one of the top hotel operators in the country. Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is one of three new hotels the brand will bring to the kingdom in 2017. Kamel Ajami vice president operations Saudi Arabia at Hilton said: Our presence in Saudi Arabia goes back over 20 years. We have ambitious plans for expansio...
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Riyadh is Saudi Arabia s busiest city for hotel construction with almost 50 hotel projects underway a new report has revealed. The 2017 Saudi Arabia Hotel Construction Overview report by Tophotelprojects prepared exclusively for The Hotel Show Saudi Arabia found that the kingdom s capital city is preparing to add 48 new properties to its already vast hotel portfolio. Riyadh leads the hotel boom closely followed by Jeddah. Across the country the exclusive industry report reveals that 170 hotels and 60 395 rooms are currently in various stages of the construction pipeline. Hilton is noted as one of the top hotel operators in the country. Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is one of three new hotels the brand will bring to the kingdom in 2017. Kamel Ajami vice president operations Saudi Arabia at Hilton said: Our presence in Saudi Arabia goes back over 20 years. We have ambitious plans for expansio...
Senior government officials and key regional and international executives from the private sector will discuss the wide-ranging aspects of the public-private partnership at a forum in Riyadh later this month. The first IDB Public-Private Partnership Forum the start of a series of meetings to be held annually in Islamic Development Bank (IDB) member countries will take place on March 22 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. The invitation-only forum will be held under the heading Challenges Opportunities Successes . Dr Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar president of IDB stated that the bank is hosting the forum as it firmly believes the importance of partnership between the public and private sectors to achieve development in some member countries that are facing major challenges in financial human capital and knowledge resources. Dr Hajjar said: The Islamic Development Bank has a vision to transform chal...
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Senior government officials and key regional and international executives from the private sector will discuss the wide-ranging aspects of the public-private partnership at a forum in Riyadh later this month. The first IDB Public-Private Partnership Forum the start of a series of meetings to be held annually in Islamic Development Bank (IDB) member countries will take place on March 22 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. The invitation-only forum will be held under the heading Challenges Opportunities Successes . Dr Bandar bin Mohammed Hajjar president of IDB stated that the bank is hosting the forum as it firmly believes the importance of partnership between the public and private sectors to achieve development in some member countries that are facing major challenges in financial human capital and knowledge resources. Dr Hajjar said: The Islamic Development Bank has a vision to transform chal...
Alstom a French multinational company operating in the worldwide rail transport markets has handed over the first of the 69 metro trainsets to Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) for operation in lines 4 5 and 6 of Riyadh Metro. Alstom said the production of the metro trainsets was well on track and all the metro trainsets would be delivered by the end of 2018. ADA launched in 2013 a project to build a metro network that would be 176 km long and include six lines and 85 stations. Alstom as part of the Fast consortium is in charge of supplying a full integrated metro system for lines 4 5 and 6 (or Yellow Green and Purple lines). The metro system includes 69 Metropolis trainsets as well as Urbalis Alstom CBTC signalling solution the power supply and its energy recovery system Hesop stated the company. Composed of two cars each the Riyadh metro trainset is 36 m long and is able to accommodate up to 231 p...
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Alstom a French multinational company operating in the worldwide rail transport markets has handed over the first of the 69 metro trainsets to Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) for operation in lines 4 5 and 6 of Riyadh Metro. Alstom said the production of the metro trainsets was well on track and all the metro trainsets would be delivered by the end of 2018. ADA launched in 2013 a project to build a metro network that would be 176 km long and include six lines and 85 stations. Alstom as part of the Fast consortium is in charge of supplying a full integrated metro system for lines 4 5 and 6 (or Yellow Green and Purple lines). The metro system includes 69 Metropolis trainsets as well as Urbalis Alstom CBTC signalling solution the power supply and its energy recovery system Hesop stated the company. Composed of two cars each the Riyadh metro trainset is 36 m long and is able to accommodate up to 231 p...
Alstom as a part of Fast consortium has handed over to Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) the first of the 69 metro trainsets that will circulate on Lines 4 5 and 6 of Riyadh Metro. The production of the metro trainsets is well on track and Alstom has set to meet its deadline and deliver all the metro trainsets by end 2018 a statement said. ADA launched in 2013 a project to build a metro network that would be 176 km-long and include six lines and 85 stations. Alstom as part of the Fast consortium is in charge of supplying a full integrated metro system for lines 4 5 and 6 (or Yellow Green and Purple lines). The metro system includes 69 Metropolis trainsets as well as Urbalis Alstom CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) signalling solution the power supply and its energy recovery system Hesop. Composed of two cars each the Riyadh metro trainset is 36 m-long and is able to accommodate up to 231 passengers...
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Alstom as a part of Fast consortium has handed over to Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) the first of the 69 metro trainsets that will circulate on Lines 4 5 and 6 of Riyadh Metro. The production of the metro trainsets is well on track and Alstom has set to meet its deadline and deliver all the metro trainsets by end 2018 a statement said. ADA launched in 2013 a project to build a metro network that would be 176 km-long and include six lines and 85 stations. Alstom as part of the Fast consortium is in charge of supplying a full integrated metro system for lines 4 5 and 6 (or Yellow Green and Purple lines). The metro system includes 69 Metropolis trainsets as well as Urbalis Alstom CBTC (Communication Based Train Control) signalling solution the power supply and its energy recovery system Hesop. Composed of two cars each the Riyadh metro trainset is 36 m-long and is able to accommodate up to 231 passengers...
Kone a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry has won a major order to supply 418 elevators and escalators for the Line 3 of Riyadh Metro project in Saudi Arabia. The Line 3 is the longest of the six lines in the project stretching along 41km and spread across 22 stations. As per the contract awarded by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) Kone will supply 262 Kone escalators and 156 elevators of which 96 will be scenic. The solutions will be equipped with Kone E-Link monitoring systems it stated. On the contract win Pierre Liautaud the executive VP for Kone South Europe and Middle East and Africa (MEA) said: We are extremely proud to be partnering on this project and help fulfill the demands of the growing commuter base. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2016. Riyadh is at the center of fast-paced infrastructure developments with the city s met...
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Kone a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry has won a major order to supply 418 elevators and escalators for the Line 3 of Riyadh Metro project in Saudi Arabia. The Line 3 is the longest of the six lines in the project stretching along 41km and spread across 22 stations. As per the contract awarded by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) Kone will supply 262 Kone escalators and 156 elevators of which 96 will be scenic. The solutions will be equipped with Kone E-Link monitoring systems it stated. On the contract win Pierre Liautaud the executive VP for Kone South Europe and Middle East and Africa (MEA) said: We are extremely proud to be partnering on this project and help fulfill the demands of the growing commuter base. The order was booked in the fourth quarter of 2016. Riyadh is at the center of fast-paced infrastructure developments with the city s met...
Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2017 Saudi Arabia s largest travel trade event showcasing more than 250 exhibitors national pavilions and seminars is set to welcome an anticipated 30 000 visitors this April. RTF will open its doors for the ninth consecutive year with the 2017 edition to be located at the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh from April 7 10. The four-day event will become the focus of business networking opportunities insightful seminar sessions ministerial discussions and the recognition of 12 months of the tourism industry s achievements. The 2017 edition will be the largest on record with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected visitor arrivals. More than 250 exhibitors will be present representing more than 50 countries. Over 50 national and regional pavilions will have a prominent presence with the show floor space also increased by 10 per cent compared to the 2016 event. &l...
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Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2017 Saudi Arabia s largest travel trade event showcasing more than 250 exhibitors national pavilions and seminars is set to welcome an anticipated 30 000 visitors this April. RTF will open its doors for the ninth consecutive year with the 2017 edition to be located at the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh from April 7 10. The four-day event will become the focus of business networking opportunities insightful seminar sessions ministerial discussions and the recognition of 12 months of the tourism industry s achievements. The 2017 edition will be the largest on record with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected visitor arrivals. More than 250 exhibitors will be present representing more than 50 countries. Over 50 national and regional pavilions will have a prominent presence with the show floor space also increased by 10 per cent compared to the 2016 event. &l...
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has appointed Riccardo Pinna as the executive sous chef for Azzurro Restaurant. An experienced chef Pinna s portfolio includes resourceful knowledge in launching and successfully opening five-star restaurants such as Villa Almarin Restaurant in Boutique Hotel in addition to managing a fine dining restaurant which he successfully did for four years at La Strada Restaurant and Café in Sumotori Company in Russia while managing 20 chefs. In his new role Pinna will lead the Italian restaurant team and update the menu to include the finest of Italy s favorite dishes throughout the various regions. Azzurro menu offers a fusion of dishes from the most famous gastronomic regions of Italy with great emphasis on the southern region. Guests can choose from a vast variety of dishes from homemade pasta to Neapolitan pizza and a healthy combination of meat and fish like slow braised veal cheek Azzurro&...
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The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has appointed Riccardo Pinna as the executive sous chef for Azzurro Restaurant. An experienced chef Pinna s portfolio includes resourceful knowledge in launching and successfully opening five-star restaurants such as Villa Almarin Restaurant in Boutique Hotel in addition to managing a fine dining restaurant which he successfully did for four years at La Strada Restaurant and Café in Sumotori Company in Russia while managing 20 chefs. In his new role Pinna will lead the Italian restaurant team and update the menu to include the finest of Italy s favorite dishes throughout the various regions. Azzurro menu offers a fusion of dishes from the most famous gastronomic regions of Italy with great emphasis on the southern region. Guests can choose from a vast variety of dishes from homemade pasta to Neapolitan pizza and a healthy combination of meat and fish like slow braised veal cheek Azzurro&...
Saudi Arabia s capital Riyadh ranks fourth followed by Jeddah in the list of Global Cities of the Future developed for the ongoing World Government Summit 2017 in Dubai UAE. Riyadh is increasingly investing in becoming a regional hub for business and logistics while Jeddah is renowned for its influx of pilgrims positioning the city as a key cultural center according to the global management consulting firm A T Kearney s report titled Global Cities of the Future a GCC Perspective . Riyadh is the largest of the GCC cities in terms of population and is the fourth most global city. Saudi Arabia s 2030 vision is to position the country as the heart of the Arab and Islamic worlds an investment powerhouse and the hub that connects three continents and Riyadh is well-positioned to achieve this goal. As a part of the city s effort to become a regional logistics hub for the Middle East ...
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Saudi Arabia s capital Riyadh ranks fourth followed by Jeddah in the list of Global Cities of the Future developed for the ongoing World Government Summit 2017 in Dubai UAE. Riyadh is increasingly investing in becoming a regional hub for business and logistics while Jeddah is renowned for its influx of pilgrims positioning the city as a key cultural center according to the global management consulting firm A T Kearney s report titled Global Cities of the Future a GCC Perspective . Riyadh is the largest of the GCC cities in terms of population and is the fourth most global city. Saudi Arabia s 2030 vision is to position the country as the heart of the Arab and Islamic worlds an investment powerhouse and the hub that connects three continents and Riyadh is well-positioned to achieve this goal. As a part of the city s effort to become a regional logistics hub for the Middle East ...
The largest cyber security gathering in Saudi Arabia with over 600 experts in attendance will be hosted this month in Riyadh. The 2nd Annual International Cyber Security Conference (ICSC) is being organised by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) represented by National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in partnership with Naseba on February 27 and 28 at the Security Forces Officers Club. VIPs CEOs CIOs CISOs IT and security managers representing the nation s critical national infrastructure organisations private sector and academia will take part in the event. Saudi Arabia has climbed four spots to become the 16 th biggest economy in the world in 2016 fueled by its commitment to sustainable growth through economic diversification and technological transformation. However with the widespread use of technology the risk of cyber threats from hackers insiders organised criminals and foreign governments has reached new heights sai...
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The largest cyber security gathering in Saudi Arabia with over 600 experts in attendance will be hosted this month in Riyadh. The 2nd Annual International Cyber Security Conference (ICSC) is being organised by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) represented by National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in partnership with Naseba on February 27 and 28 at the Security Forces Officers Club. VIPs CEOs CIOs CISOs IT and security managers representing the nation s critical national infrastructure organisations private sector and academia will take part in the event. Saudi Arabia has climbed four spots to become the 16 th biggest economy in the world in 2016 fueled by its commitment to sustainable growth through economic diversification and technological transformation. However with the widespread use of technology the risk of cyber threats from hackers insiders organised criminals and foreign governments has reached new heights sai...
The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) took part in the second-edition of the Travel and Tourism Pioneers Forum 2017 held in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The delegation was headed by director of Tourism Marketing and Promotions at BTEA Yousif Al Khan. The two-day event brought together prominent and leading travel and tourism experts from across the region including tourism officials travel agents hoteliers and so forth. Bahrain boasts strong historical ties with Saudi Arabia. It is vital that we take part in initiatives and events that is of bilateral importance including tourism related activities said Al Khan. The tourism industry is one of the main contributors to the national economy and indirectly revitalizes other commercial sectors he added. BTEA s participation during the event featured a booth that showcased five hotels from the kingdom - Sofitel Bahra...
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The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) took part in the second-edition of the Travel and Tourism Pioneers Forum 2017 held in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The delegation was headed by director of Tourism Marketing and Promotions at BTEA Yousif Al Khan. The two-day event brought together prominent and leading travel and tourism experts from across the region including tourism officials travel agents hoteliers and so forth. Bahrain boasts strong historical ties with Saudi Arabia. It is vital that we take part in initiatives and events that is of bilateral importance including tourism related activities said Al Khan. The tourism industry is one of the main contributors to the national economy and indirectly revitalizes other commercial sectors he added. BTEA s participation during the event featured a booth that showcased five hotels from the kingdom - Sofitel Bahra...
A joint venture led by Parsons a leader in engineering construction technical and management services has achieved a major safety milestone at the Riyadh Metro project site in Saudi Arabia by completing more than 3 million work hours in 2016 less than a year after surpassing two million safe work hours without a single lost-time incident. The JV firm Riyadh Metro Transit Consultants (RMTC) has leading French engineering groups Egis and Systra as its key partners. RMTC is the engineer of record for two Riyadh Metro contracts. The mega infrastructure project is being commissioned by Arriyadh Development Authority. For this project Parsons is playing a lead role in the health safety and environment (HSE) management. Safety is one of Parsons six core values and we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment in all of our offices and on each of our projects remarked Gary A...
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A joint venture led by Parsons a leader in engineering construction technical and management services has achieved a major safety milestone at the Riyadh Metro project site in Saudi Arabia by completing more than 3 million work hours in 2016 less than a year after surpassing two million safe work hours without a single lost-time incident. The JV firm Riyadh Metro Transit Consultants (RMTC) has leading French engineering groups Egis and Systra as its key partners. RMTC is the engineer of record for two Riyadh Metro contracts. The mega infrastructure project is being commissioned by Arriyadh Development Authority. For this project Parsons is playing a lead role in the health safety and environment (HSE) management. Safety is one of Parsons six core values and we are firmly committed to maintaining a safe and healthy environment in all of our offices and on each of our projects remarked Gary A...
Messe Frankfurt Middle East has announced the launch of Automechanika Riyadh 2018 today (February 1) as the region s leading exhibition organiser expands its presence further in the Kingdom s vast automotive aftermarket. Automechanika Riyadh will take place from February 5 to 7 at the Riyadh Exhibition Centre and will take place every two years. The three day event will alternate between the existing Messe Frankfurt-organised Automechanika Jeddah which will now become a biennial event with the third edition taking place in 2019. Automechanika Riyadh 2018 is organised in partnership with Saudi-based Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE) and is the 17th global instalment of Automechanika the world s most successful automotive aftermarket trade fair brand. Ahmed Pauwels CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East said the dual platform of Automechanika Riyadh and Automechanika Jeddah will provide more business opp...
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Messe Frankfurt Middle East has announced the launch of Automechanika Riyadh 2018 today (February 1) as the region s leading exhibition organiser expands its presence further in the Kingdom s vast automotive aftermarket. Automechanika Riyadh will take place from February 5 to 7 at the Riyadh Exhibition Centre and will take place every two years. The three day event will alternate between the existing Messe Frankfurt-organised Automechanika Jeddah which will now become a biennial event with the third edition taking place in 2019. Automechanika Riyadh 2018 is organised in partnership with Saudi-based Al-Harithy Company for Exhibitions (ACE) and is the 17th global instalment of Automechanika the world s most successful automotive aftermarket trade fair brand. Ahmed Pauwels CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East said the dual platform of Automechanika Riyadh and Automechanika Jeddah will provide more business opp...
Saudi-based Al Mutlaq Holding has opened the third showroom of American brand Creative Home in capital Riyadh which will showcase a wide range of its antiques mirrors home accessories and lighting kits. A leader in classic and contemporary home furnishings Al Mutlaq Holding said this opening comes after the first appearance of Creative Home as a stand-alone showroom in Al-Khobar Dhahran Mall and another in Jeddah Arab Mall. The move is in line with Al Mutlaq Holding s expansion strategy which will help spread the concept of creativity in Saudi Arabia said a senior official. This year has so far been an important one for Creative Home with the launch of 3 showrooms in Saudi Arabia to show a major collection of home accessories which received an overwhelmingly positive response from customers around the world remarked Fahed Mutlaq the company chief executive. With more than 16 000 sho...
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Saudi-based Al Mutlaq Holding has opened the third showroom of American brand Creative Home in capital Riyadh which will showcase a wide range of its antiques mirrors home accessories and lighting kits. A leader in classic and contemporary home furnishings Al Mutlaq Holding said this opening comes after the first appearance of Creative Home as a stand-alone showroom in Al-Khobar Dhahran Mall and another in Jeddah Arab Mall. The move is in line with Al Mutlaq Holding s expansion strategy which will help spread the concept of creativity in Saudi Arabia said a senior official. This year has so far been an important one for Creative Home with the launch of 3 showrooms in Saudi Arabia to show a major collection of home accessories which received an overwhelmingly positive response from customers around the world remarked Fahed Mutlaq the company chief executive. With more than 16 000 sho...
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the first Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in Riyadh the capital of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya is the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Saudi Arabia joining Park Hyatt Jeddah Marina Club and Spa and Hyatt Regency Makkah Jabal Omar. We are delighted to announce the opening of the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital of Riyadh. We are confident that the globally recognised Hyatt Regency brand will resonate with business and leisure travellers visiting Riyadh said Peter Fulton group president Europe Africa and Middle East Hyatt. Along with Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment we look forward to expanding Hyatt s brand presence throughout Saudi Arabia. Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has been designed to connect today s travellers to who an...
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of the first Hyatt Regency-branded hotel in Riyadh the capital of Saudi Arabia. Developed by Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya is the third Hyatt-branded hotel to open in Saudi Arabia joining Park Hyatt Jeddah Marina Club and Spa and Hyatt Regency Makkah Jabal Omar. We are delighted to announce the opening of the first Hyatt-branded hotel in the capital of Riyadh. We are confident that the globally recognised Hyatt Regency brand will resonate with business and leisure travellers visiting Riyadh said Peter Fulton group president Europe Africa and Middle East Hyatt. Along with Mohammed A. Al-Swailem Co. for Commercial Investment we look forward to expanding Hyatt s brand presence throughout Saudi Arabia. Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya has been designed to connect today s travellers to who an...
Salini Impregilo an Italian specialist in the construction and civil engineering business said it has completed the tunnel excavation work along Line 3 of Riyadh Metro project. Also known as the Orange Line it is the longest line of the massive project commissioned by the ArRiyadh Development Authority (ADA) running more than 40 km long. Once completed it will have 22 stations. Salini Impregilo leads the ArRiyadh New Mobility (ANM) consortium one of three involved in the 23-billion six-line Riyadh Metro project that will cover 176 km. The completion of the tunnel excavation work was celebrated in the presence of Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud at the Qasr Al Hoqm Downtown Station. He was accompanied by Civil Service Minister Khaled Abdullah Al Araj Municipal and Rural Affairs Minister Abdul Lateef Al Asheikh Transport Minister Sulaiman bin Abdullah Al Hamdan besides the senior officials including...
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Salini Impregilo an Italian specialist in the construction and civil engineering business said it has completed the tunnel excavation work along Line 3 of Riyadh Metro project. Also known as the Orange Line it is the longest line of the massive project commissioned by the ArRiyadh Development Authority (ADA) running more than 40 km long. Once completed it will have 22 stations. Salini Impregilo leads the ArRiyadh New Mobility (ANM) consortium one of three involved in the 23-billion six-line Riyadh Metro project that will cover 176 km. The completion of the tunnel excavation work was celebrated in the presence of Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar Al Saud at the Qasr Al Hoqm Downtown Station. He was accompanied by Civil Service Minister Khaled Abdullah Al Araj Municipal and Rural Affairs Minister Abdul Lateef Al Asheikh Transport Minister Sulaiman bin Abdullah Al Hamdan besides the senior officials including...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is inviting guests to experience its Sensational Suite Package . Guests can revel in the luxurious setting of the Presidential or Royal Suite complemented by the renowned Four Seasons service the hotel said. This package also features breakfast for two at Elements or served in-suite a session of Back Neck & Shoulder massage for the lady and gentleman the opportunity to watch your favorite movies on Apple TV a complimentary dinner for two at Rosso restaurant premium high-speed internet access and free valet parking. The Royal and Presidential suites are strategically located on higher floors of the iconic Kingdom Tower presenting breathtaking panoramic views of Riyadh. Their warm and natural colour themes and contemporary furnishing induce a sense of relaxation and well-being. In addition exceptional pieces of modern art adorn ever...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is inviting guests to experience its Sensational Suite Package . Guests can revel in the luxurious setting of the Presidential or Royal Suite complemented by the renowned Four Seasons service the hotel said. This package also features breakfast for two at Elements or served in-suite a session of Back Neck & Shoulder massage for the lady and gentleman the opportunity to watch your favorite movies on Apple TV a complimentary dinner for two at Rosso restaurant premium high-speed internet access and free valet parking. The Royal and Presidential suites are strategically located on higher floors of the iconic Kingdom Tower presenting breathtaking panoramic views of Riyadh. Their warm and natural colour themes and contemporary furnishing induce a sense of relaxation and well-being. In addition exceptional pieces of modern art adorn ever...
Saudi-based Annan Real Estate is set to build a new 35-storey office tower in the heart of capital Riyadh which will boast an innovative design sufficient parking high speed elevators and also concierge services said a report. An agreement was signed with Opal for the tower project which will come up north of Mousa Bin Nusair Street and east of Al Habib Hospital in the commercial strip in Riyadh according to Saudi Gazette. The Boss Office Tower which will house private hold offices for businessmen companies and organizations is aimed at providing better services to qualified real estate investors in a practical way in proportion to their diverse investment needs and in collaboration with trusted companies stated the report citing a senior official. The office tower units will up for grabs over the next few months with flexible payment plans it stated. Anan has several key projects in the pipeline inclu...
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Saudi-based Annan Real Estate is set to build a new 35-storey office tower in the heart of capital Riyadh which will boast an innovative design sufficient parking high speed elevators and also concierge services said a report. An agreement was signed with Opal for the tower project which will come up north of Mousa Bin Nusair Street and east of Al Habib Hospital in the commercial strip in Riyadh according to Saudi Gazette. The Boss Office Tower which will house private hold offices for businessmen companies and organizations is aimed at providing better services to qualified real estate investors in a practical way in proportion to their diverse investment needs and in collaboration with trusted companies stated the report citing a senior official. The office tower units will up for grabs over the next few months with flexible payment plans it stated. Anan has several key projects in the pipeline inclu...
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways is introducing a third daily flight on the Abu Dhabi Riyadh route effective February 1. The new daily late night departures from both Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are timed to allow guests to spend full days in either city. Arrivals into Abu Dhabi International Airport provide guests with more connections to early morning services to Europe North America and the Indian Subcontinent. These include London Paris Frankfurt New York Delhi and Mumbai. Together with a Boeing 777 and the recently-introduced Boeing 787on the route the new service will increase the number of weekly seats to 10 600 between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. Codeshare partner flynas will continue to operate a daily flight on the route. Kevin Knight Etihad Aviation Group chief strategy and planning officer said: Our expanded services between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are in line with Etihad Airways strategy to offer more choi...
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UAE national carrier Etihad Airways is introducing a third daily flight on the Abu Dhabi Riyadh route effective February 1. The new daily late night departures from both Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are timed to allow guests to spend full days in either city. Arrivals into Abu Dhabi International Airport provide guests with more connections to early morning services to Europe North America and the Indian Subcontinent. These include London Paris Frankfurt New York Delhi and Mumbai. Together with a Boeing 777 and the recently-introduced Boeing 787on the route the new service will increase the number of weekly seats to 10 600 between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh. Codeshare partner flynas will continue to operate a daily flight on the route. Kevin Knight Etihad Aviation Group chief strategy and planning officer said: Our expanded services between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh are in line with Etihad Airways strategy to offer more choi...
Residents of Saudi Arabia can now apply for visas to Belgium and Luxembourg at a visa application centre launched for the Embassy of Belgium for the first-time in the Middle East. Visa applicants can visit the centrally located VFS Global centre located on the First Floor at Dove Plaza Umm Al Hamam Street Umm Al Hamam Riyadh to submit their visa applications and enrol for biometrics. Services at the centre commenced on December 12. The well-appointed centre caters to the growing needs of outbound travellers from the country. With Belgium and Luxembourg emerging as popular travel destinations the new centre will offer applicants greater convenience and enhanced quality of services when applying for their visas said a statement. Since commencing visa processing operations for Belgium in 2006 VFS Global serves the client government in 10 countries from 51 visa application centres across the globe. In Saudi Arabia the ...
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Residents of Saudi Arabia can now apply for visas to Belgium and Luxembourg at a visa application centre launched for the Embassy of Belgium for the first-time in the Middle East. Visa applicants can visit the centrally located VFS Global centre located on the First Floor at Dove Plaza Umm Al Hamam Street Umm Al Hamam Riyadh to submit their visa applications and enrol for biometrics. Services at the centre commenced on December 12. The well-appointed centre caters to the growing needs of outbound travellers from the country. With Belgium and Luxembourg emerging as popular travel destinations the new centre will offer applicants greater convenience and enhanced quality of services when applying for their visas said a statement. Since commencing visa processing operations for Belgium in 2006 VFS Global serves the client government in 10 countries from 51 visa application centres across the globe. In Saudi Arabia the ...
A consortium led by Spanish construction giant FCC has been named the Global Tunnelling Team of the Year at the New Civil Engineer Tunnelling Awards 2016 in London UK for its work on the yellow green and purple lines of the Riyadh Metro project. With six lines 85 stations and a total route length of 176 km the Riyadh Metro is the largest public infrastructure project of its kind under construction anywhere in the world. The Fast consortium which includes Samsung C&T (Korea) Alstom (France) Strukton (The Netherlands) and Freyssinet (Saudi Arabia) in adition to FCC is responsible for delivering Package Three (Yellow Green and Purple Lines) of the works. It was the first of the three consortia contracted by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) to design and build the Riyadh Metro project and the first to finish the tunnelling works; at its peak it reached tunnelling speeds of 45 m per day. Fol...
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A consortium led by Spanish construction giant FCC has been named the Global Tunnelling Team of the Year at the New Civil Engineer Tunnelling Awards 2016 in London UK for its work on the yellow green and purple lines of the Riyadh Metro project. With six lines 85 stations and a total route length of 176 km the Riyadh Metro is the largest public infrastructure project of its kind under construction anywhere in the world. The Fast consortium which includes Samsung C&T (Korea) Alstom (France) Strukton (The Netherlands) and Freyssinet (Saudi Arabia) in adition to FCC is responsible for delivering Package Three (Yellow Green and Purple Lines) of the works. It was the first of the three consortia contracted by Arriyadh Development Authority (ADA) to design and build the Riyadh Metro project and the first to finish the tunnelling works; at its peak it reached tunnelling speeds of 45 m per day. Fol...
Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) a consulting organisation in the field of construction materials and geotechnical engineering has been awarded a contract to carry out testing and analysis on construction materials to be used for the Riyadh Metro Lines 1 and 2. The contract win with the Riyadh Metro is the second for ACTS after it had been awarded a previous assignment to carry out geotechnical and geophysical works on the two same metro lines in support of the BACS (Saudi Arabian Bechtel Almabani General Contractors and Consolidated Contractors Company WLL and Siemens Aktiengesellschaft) Consortium said a statement from the company. BACS is one of the three consortia that were awarded the Riyadh Metro Project by Arriyadh Development Authority the executive arm of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh. The new three-year contract will see ACTS operating one of the largest site laboratories for infrastr...
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Advanced Construction Technology Services (ACTS) a consulting organisation in the field of construction materials and geotechnical engineering has been awarded a contract to carry out testing and analysis on construction materials to be used for the Riyadh Metro Lines 1 and 2. The contract win with the Riyadh Metro is the second for ACTS after it had been awarded a previous assignment to carry out geotechnical and geophysical works on the two same metro lines in support of the BACS (Saudi Arabian Bechtel Almabani General Contractors and Consolidated Contractors Company WLL and Siemens Aktiengesellschaft) Consortium said a statement from the company. BACS is one of the three consortia that were awarded the Riyadh Metro Project by Arriyadh Development Authority the executive arm of the High Commission for the Development of Arriyadh. The new three-year contract will see ACTS operating one of the largest site laboratories for infrastr...
Doosan Portable Power and Saudi Diesel Power Equipment Division recently launched Doosan s latest eco-friendly hi-tech generators at an event held at the Marriot Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. At the event potential clients were brief on the product engaged in a Q&A session as well as in discussions with SDEC s international partners and their prominent clients within the private government and military sectors. Mohamed Qunaibi director of Power Equipment delivered the welcome speech and briefly shared the details of the current power solutions Doosan Portable Power and Saudi Diesel Power Division are offering in addition to discussing their future and upcoming plans. Doosan Portable Power s UAE and Europe s partners also attended the seminar and presented the company s current and upcoming plans for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region while underlining the importance of this region f...
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Doosan Portable Power and Saudi Diesel Power Equipment Division recently launched Doosan s latest eco-friendly hi-tech generators at an event held at the Marriot Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. At the event potential clients were brief on the product engaged in a Q&A session as well as in discussions with SDEC s international partners and their prominent clients within the private government and military sectors. Mohamed Qunaibi director of Power Equipment delivered the welcome speech and briefly shared the details of the current power solutions Doosan Portable Power and Saudi Diesel Power Division are offering in addition to discussing their future and upcoming plans. Doosan Portable Power s UAE and Europe s partners also attended the seminar and presented the company s current and upcoming plans for the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region while underlining the importance of this region f...
Marriott International has signed an agreement with Al Maryia Real Estate Establishment to open a Four Points by Sheraton in the Saudi Arabia s capital city Riyadh. Scheduled to open in 2019 Four Points by Sheraton King Abdul Aziz Road will offer 130 keys in the Sulaimaniyah district of the city. The Four Points brand is on track to open six properties in Saudi Arabia in the next five years. We are delighted to sign this agreement with Al Maryia. The expansion of the Four Points brand in Riyadh will help meet the needs of today s modern traveller looking for timeless design and stylish comfort said Alex Kyriakidis president and managing director Middle East and Africa Marriott International. This deal reinforces our commitment to Saudi Arabia where we continue to see a strong demand for our brands across the country with over 30 hotels and nearly 10 000 rooms in our development pipeline. ...
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Marriott International has signed an agreement with Al Maryia Real Estate Establishment to open a Four Points by Sheraton in the Saudi Arabia s capital city Riyadh. Scheduled to open in 2019 Four Points by Sheraton King Abdul Aziz Road will offer 130 keys in the Sulaimaniyah district of the city. The Four Points brand is on track to open six properties in Saudi Arabia in the next five years. We are delighted to sign this agreement with Al Maryia. The expansion of the Four Points brand in Riyadh will help meet the needs of today s modern traveller looking for timeless design and stylish comfort said Alex Kyriakidis president and managing director Middle East and Africa Marriott International. This deal reinforces our commitment to Saudi Arabia where we continue to see a strong demand for our brands across the country with over 30 hotels and nearly 10 000 rooms in our development pipeline. ...
DoubleTree Hilton Riyadh Al Muroj Business Gate is moving full-speed ahead with its stated goal to identify hire train and mentor the best Saudi nationals who want to build a career in the hospitality sector in the kingdom. Forty per cent of the management team at DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh Al Muroj Business Gate is Saudi. The hotel has been successful at attracting a significant number of highly qualified Saudi nationals working across all departments from business development food and beverages and housekeeping to administration the front office and reservations. A strong desire to move up the career ladder is part of what DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh expects from all its employees I started my career in DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh as a receptionist said Saud Alotaibi who is a front office shift leader at the hotel. I was lucky to be enrolled in Hilton s Mudeer Al Mustaqbal which is the ma...
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DoubleTree Hilton Riyadh Al Muroj Business Gate is moving full-speed ahead with its stated goal to identify hire train and mentor the best Saudi nationals who want to build a career in the hospitality sector in the kingdom. Forty per cent of the management team at DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh Al Muroj Business Gate is Saudi. The hotel has been successful at attracting a significant number of highly qualified Saudi nationals working across all departments from business development food and beverages and housekeeping to administration the front office and reservations. A strong desire to move up the career ladder is part of what DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh expects from all its employees I started my career in DoubleTree by Hilton Riyadh as a receptionist said Saud Alotaibi who is a front office shift leader at the hotel. I was lucky to be enrolled in Hilton s Mudeer Al Mustaqbal which is the ma...
Saudi Arabia s General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) has signed a contract with Lagardere Alliance to operate Duty Free shops in two of the international terminals of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The contract was signed by Abdul-Aziz Abuharba director general of King Khalid International Airport in the presence of Engineer Tariq Alabduljabar assistant to Gaca president for airports and the French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Francois Goyet. Lagardere will operate the Duty Free shops at the KKIA in an area of 1 020 sq m in each terminal. Lagardere possesses solid experience in this field and runs Duty Free shops in 31 countries includeing at the Charles de Gaulle airport in the French capital Paris said a statement. Alabduljabar stressed that Gaca is planning a number of projects for the development of airport facilities in its international and regional airports. br...
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Saudi Arabia s General Authority of Civil Aviation (Gaca) has signed a contract with Lagardere Alliance to operate Duty Free shops in two of the international terminals of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The contract was signed by Abdul-Aziz Abuharba director general of King Khalid International Airport in the presence of Engineer Tariq Alabduljabar assistant to Gaca president for airports and the French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Francois Goyet. Lagardere will operate the Duty Free shops at the KKIA in an area of 1 020 sq m in each terminal. Lagardere possesses solid experience in this field and runs Duty Free shops in 31 countries includeing at the Charles de Gaulle airport in the French capital Paris said a statement. Alabduljabar stressed that Gaca is planning a number of projects for the development of airport facilities in its international and regional airports. br...
Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies (RPC) in conjunction with the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) Sagia the Ministry of Health (MOH) has inaugurated the BioPharma Academy initiative in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The programme will train Saudi pharmacy students and recent graduates in the practical workings of the healthcare field building a broad talent base prepared to meet the needs of the healthcare market. The inauguration of the BioPharma Academy programme was attended by a number of government officials as well as general managers of RPC member companies. The US Embassy in Riyadh and the US Chamber of Commerce were also present at the event. Prince Saud Bin Khalid Al-Faisal acting governor of SAGIA the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority said: Foreign investment in the Saudi pharmaceutical sector reflects recognition by international companies of the huge potential in the Saudi pharmaceutical marke...
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Research-based Pharmaceutical Companies (RPC) in conjunction with the Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA) Sagia the Ministry of Health (MOH) has inaugurated the BioPharma Academy initiative in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The programme will train Saudi pharmacy students and recent graduates in the practical workings of the healthcare field building a broad talent base prepared to meet the needs of the healthcare market. The inauguration of the BioPharma Academy programme was attended by a number of government officials as well as general managers of RPC member companies. The US Embassy in Riyadh and the US Chamber of Commerce were also present at the event. Prince Saud Bin Khalid Al-Faisal acting governor of SAGIA the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority said: Foreign investment in the Saudi pharmaceutical sector reflects recognition by international companies of the huge potential in the Saudi pharmaceutical marke...
Etihad Airways latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner route was launched today with the state-of-the art aircraft touching down in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The occasion was marked with an official welcome ceremony attended by the airline s senior management led by Hareb Almuhairy Etihad Airways senior vice president Corporate and International Affairs together with Mohammad Al Bulooki Etihad Airways vice president UAE and GCC Commercial Sultan AL Mansoori GCC country manager Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and Adel Al Ragadi Terminal Operation manager King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Dreamliner offers more seats and features the airline s award-winning interiors in a two-class configuration 28 Business Studios each providing aisle access and equipped with an in-seat massage and air cushion control system and 271 Economy Smart Seats with unique fixed wing headrests. T...
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Etihad Airways latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner route was launched today with the state-of-the art aircraft touching down in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The occasion was marked with an official welcome ceremony attended by the airline s senior management led by Hareb Almuhairy Etihad Airways senior vice president Corporate and International Affairs together with Mohammad Al Bulooki Etihad Airways vice president UAE and GCC Commercial Sultan AL Mansoori GCC country manager Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) and Adel Al Ragadi Terminal Operation manager King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Dreamliner offers more seats and features the airline s award-winning interiors in a two-class configuration 28 Business Studios each providing aisle access and equipped with an in-seat massage and air cushion control system and 271 Economy Smart Seats with unique fixed wing headrests. T...
Saudi Arabia wants to stay dominant in its biggest export markets plus it desperately wants to avoid losing ground to Iran Saudi Arabia is poised to boost its share of Opec oil production in the coming months as Iran s rapid recovery runs out of steam and the kingdom raises output as summer temperatures soar. Opec s biggest exporter has seen its share of the group s production chipped away despite its landmark decision in November 2014 to no longer support crude prices by holding back supply. The strategic shift was driven by a desire to protect its own market share but that s been restrained by rising production from Iraq Indonesia s return to Opec and the easing of sanctions on Iran a Bloomberg report said. Outsiders won t be too fussed about Riyadh s share of Opec output but within the kingdom and the group this matters. Saudi Arabia wants to stay dominant in its biggest export markets plus it desperately wants to avoid losing groun...
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Saudi Arabia wants to stay dominant in its biggest export markets plus it desperately wants to avoid losing ground to Iran Saudi Arabia is poised to boost its share of Opec oil production in the coming months as Iran s rapid recovery runs out of steam and the kingdom raises output as summer temperatures soar. Opec s biggest exporter has seen its share of the group s production chipped away despite its landmark decision in November 2014 to no longer support crude prices by holding back supply. The strategic shift was driven by a desire to protect its own market share but that s been restrained by rising production from Iraq Indonesia s return to Opec and the easing of sanctions on Iran a Bloomberg report said. Outsiders won t be too fussed about Riyadh s share of Opec output but within the kingdom and the group this matters. Saudi Arabia wants to stay dominant in its biggest export markets plus it desperately wants to avoid losing groun...
Hilton Worldwide a leading global hospitality company will introduce its upscale Embassy by Hilton brand to the Middle East with the opening a new hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Hilton and Saudi Arabia s Hamad Abdulaziz Almousa Trading Group have signed a management agreement for the Embassy by Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road and the property is expected to open in 2019. The two companies have also signed is a management agreement to open DoubleTree by Hilton Dhahran Al Qusur. We have been looking for the right opportunity to debut Embassy by Hilton in the region and believe Riyadh makes for a great fit said Carlos Khneisser vice president of development Middle East and North Africa for Hilton Worldwide. Our strategy for growth continues to focus on quality projects underpinned by strong brands and the best management expertise in the industry. With over 20 years of experience in Saudi Arabia we are now operating or developing 38 properties w...
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Hilton Worldwide a leading global hospitality company will introduce its upscale Embassy by Hilton brand to the Middle East with the opening a new hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Hilton and Saudi Arabia s Hamad Abdulaziz Almousa Trading Group have signed a management agreement for the Embassy by Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road and the property is expected to open in 2019. The two companies have also signed is a management agreement to open DoubleTree by Hilton Dhahran Al Qusur. We have been looking for the right opportunity to debut Embassy by Hilton in the region and believe Riyadh makes for a great fit said Carlos Khneisser vice president of development Middle East and North Africa for Hilton Worldwide. Our strategy for growth continues to focus on quality projects underpinned by strong brands and the best management expertise in the industry. With over 20 years of experience in Saudi Arabia we are now operating or developing 38 properties w...
Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2016 Saudi Arabia s leading travel industry showcase will be the largest RTF edition on record with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected visitor arrivals. Running from April 12 to 15 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh the event will become the focus of business networking opportunities insightful seminar sessions ministerial discussions and the recognition of 12 months of the tourism industry s achievements. More than 250 exhibitors will represent more than 55 countries. Over 50 national and regional pavilions will have a prominent presence with the show floor space increasing by 11 per cent compared to the 2015 event. Last year the Riyadh Travel Fair featured 219 exhibitors with visitor attendance at 17 573. That was an increase of 15 per cent compared to the 2014 edition. This year we will continue our year-on-year growth as exhibitors hit over 250 and expected visitors numbers touching 20 000 said Bander Al Gr...
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Riyadh Travel Fair (RTF) 2016 Saudi Arabia s leading travel industry showcase will be the largest RTF edition on record with an increase in both the number of exhibitors and expected visitor arrivals. Running from April 12 to 15 at the Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh the event will become the focus of business networking opportunities insightful seminar sessions ministerial discussions and the recognition of 12 months of the tourism industry s achievements. More than 250 exhibitors will represent more than 55 countries. Over 50 national and regional pavilions will have a prominent presence with the show floor space increasing by 11 per cent compared to the 2015 event. Last year the Riyadh Travel Fair featured 219 exhibitors with visitor attendance at 17 573. That was an increase of 15 per cent compared to the 2014 edition. This year we will continue our year-on-year growth as exhibitors hit over 250 and expected visitors numbers touching 20 000 said Bander Al Gr...
TTN caught up with Bander Algryni general manager of Riyadh Travel Fair 2014 for all the news on the event s sixth anniversary. What are the positive indications that lead you to believe that this year s edition will be the largest so far? This year s exhibition marks the event s 6th edition and will be held from April 15 - 18 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh. It will also be largest Riyadh Travel Fair to date confirming the show s preeminence as the leading travel and tourism fair in the kingdom. The number of exhibitors this year will increase by 18% compared to those present at last year s event with a number of companies and national tourism authorities participating for the first time. What is expected to be this year s visitor count? What was last year s visitor count? We are expecting a prospective increase of 20% in the number of visitors expected at this year s event rising from the nearly 14 thousan...
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TTN caught up with Bander Algryni general manager of Riyadh Travel Fair 2014 for all the news on the event s sixth anniversary. What are the positive indications that lead you to believe that this year s edition will be the largest so far? This year s exhibition marks the event s 6th edition and will be held from April 15 - 18 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh. It will also be largest Riyadh Travel Fair to date confirming the show s preeminence as the leading travel and tourism fair in the kingdom. The number of exhibitors this year will increase by 18% compared to those present at last year s event with a number of companies and national tourism authorities participating for the first time. What is expected to be this year s visitor count? What was last year s visitor count? We are expecting a prospective increase of 20% in the number of visitors expected at this year s event rising from the nearly 14 thousan...
FOLLOWING an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation over the past 18 months Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh in Saudi Arabia has its new opulent Kingdom Suite. Claimed to be one of the most highly-anticipated addition to the Four Seasons portfolio of accommodations the suite is already destined to become its Signature Suite . The new duplex suite spans the 48th and 50th floors offering great views of the city and offers an impressive 330 sq m of Four Seasons grandeur for the exclusive benefit of its occupants. The Kingdom Suites interiors open out into a luxurious scheme of platinum crystals and gold and features soft silver and gold tones elegant furnishings and contemporary objets d art. Other features that the Kingdom Suite has to offer include a bedroom a bathroom a dressing room a makeup area a walk in closet a kitchen with a private access a private elevator inside the suite a private office a living room a dining room that can acco...
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FOLLOWING an extensive multimillion-dollar renovation over the past 18 months Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh in Saudi Arabia has its new opulent Kingdom Suite. Claimed to be one of the most highly-anticipated addition to the Four Seasons portfolio of accommodations the suite is already destined to become its Signature Suite . The new duplex suite spans the 48th and 50th floors offering great views of the city and offers an impressive 330 sq m of Four Seasons grandeur for the exclusive benefit of its occupants. The Kingdom Suites interiors open out into a luxurious scheme of platinum crystals and gold and features soft silver and gold tones elegant furnishings and contemporary objets d art. Other features that the Kingdom Suite has to offer include a bedroom a bathroom a dressing room a makeup area a walk in closet a kitchen with a private access a private elevator inside the suite a private office a living room a dining room that can acco...
THE Ascott Limited (Ascott) has entered Saudi Arabia with a management contract for its first premier serviced residence in Riyadh. Ascott Olaya Riyadh is slated to open near the King Abdullah Financial District in 2015. The management contract was awarded by Rafal Real Estate Development (Rafal). Rafal will develop Ascott Olaya Riyadh and the serviced residence will be part of a larger real estate project Rafal Residences. The addition of Ascott Olaya Riyadh will increase the presence of the Singapore-based company in the GCC to almost 1 300 serviced apartment units across seven properties in Bahrain Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Chong Kee Hiong Ascott s chief executive officer said Ascott has steadily grown from Singapore to over 70 cities worldwide and our entry into Saudi Arabia marks yet another milestone for us. Saudi Arabia offers strong opportunities for serviced residences. It is the biggest economy in the Middle East and its gross dom...
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THE Ascott Limited (Ascott) has entered Saudi Arabia with a management contract for its first premier serviced residence in Riyadh. Ascott Olaya Riyadh is slated to open near the King Abdullah Financial District in 2015. The management contract was awarded by Rafal Real Estate Development (Rafal). Rafal will develop Ascott Olaya Riyadh and the serviced residence will be part of a larger real estate project Rafal Residences. The addition of Ascott Olaya Riyadh will increase the presence of the Singapore-based company in the GCC to almost 1 300 serviced apartment units across seven properties in Bahrain Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Chong Kee Hiong Ascott s chief executive officer said Ascott has steadily grown from Singapore to over 70 cities worldwide and our entry into Saudi Arabia marks yet another milestone for us. Saudi Arabia offers strong opportunities for serviced residences. It is the biggest economy in the Middle East and its gross dom...
FOUR Seasons Hotel Riyadh located at Kingdom Centre has announced the launch of the extensively renovated new suite offering The Royal Suites. With its contemporary and stylish furnishing the renovation focuses on enhancing the design of the suite using attractive yet warm and natural colour themes. The Royal Suites are located between the 44th and 46th floor of the tower each with an area of 240 sq m. Each suite consists of a luxurious master bedroom with the option of adding an extra room for children or guests. The master bedroom includes a wide king-sized bed large walk-in closet and a luxurious marble bathroom consisting a spacious and deep bathtub independent glass shower and large double sinks. The suite also includes a large independent office a fully equipped kitchen and a dining room. The living room area features a state-of-the art entertainment system including a 50-inch flat-screen TV by Bang & Olufsen DVD player and an a...
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FOUR Seasons Hotel Riyadh located at Kingdom Centre has announced the launch of the extensively renovated new suite offering The Royal Suites. With its contemporary and stylish furnishing the renovation focuses on enhancing the design of the suite using attractive yet warm and natural colour themes. The Royal Suites are located between the 44th and 46th floor of the tower each with an area of 240 sq m. Each suite consists of a luxurious master bedroom with the option of adding an extra room for children or guests. The master bedroom includes a wide king-sized bed large walk-in closet and a luxurious marble bathroom consisting a spacious and deep bathtub independent glass shower and large double sinks. The suite also includes a large independent office a fully equipped kitchen and a dining room. The living room area features a state-of-the art entertainment system including a 50-inch flat-screen TV by Bang & Olufsen DVD player and an a...
THE Ritz-Carlton Riyadh the first Ritz-Carlton to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in October 2011 has fared extremely well in the market with very competitive prices and the highest average rate within the market said Jean-Francois Laurent general manager of the luxurious new hotel. The 493-room Ritz-Carlton Riyadh is prominently situated within the Diplomatic Quarter and is next to the King Abdul Aziz Conference Centre one of the largest in the region and host to international summits and conferences. The hotel s palatial interior architectural design and landscaping together with the uncompromising legendary service and signature attention to detail provided by their ladies and gentlemen has made it unique and created a marriage of style and sense of place within the Middle East. Business has been good too said Laurent. Our occupancy is growing rapidly and we are establishing a very good base and market share specially that we are hosting most of ...
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THE Ritz-Carlton Riyadh the first Ritz-Carlton to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in October 2011 has fared extremely well in the market with very competitive prices and the highest average rate within the market said Jean-Francois Laurent general manager of the luxurious new hotel. The 493-room Ritz-Carlton Riyadh is prominently situated within the Diplomatic Quarter and is next to the King Abdul Aziz Conference Centre one of the largest in the region and host to international summits and conferences. The hotel s palatial interior architectural design and landscaping together with the uncompromising legendary service and signature attention to detail provided by their ladies and gentlemen has made it unique and created a marriage of style and sense of place within the Middle East. Business has been good too said Laurent. Our occupancy is growing rapidly and we are establishing a very good base and market share specially that we are hosting most of ...
Hotels in Riyadh achieved the highest Average Room Rate (ARR) and Gross Operating Profit Per Available Room (GOPPAR) in the region for the month of December and full year 2011 according to the latest HotStats survey by TRI Hospitality Consulting. Monthly performance indicators for Riyadh hotels show marginal changes in occupancy ( 1.2 percentage point) and ARR (-3.0 per cent) in December 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. For 2011 hotels in Riyadh posted the highest ARR ( 261.89) the lowest payroll levels (17.6 per cent) and the highest GOPPAR ( 138.01) amongst the six cities surveyed by HotStats. Occupancy for the full year stood at 60.4 per cent which despite being the lowest amongst the four GCC cities surveyed managed to post a growth of 4.6 percentage points during the year. Jeddah hotels reported a somewhat opposite growth trend to Riyadh during the month. Occupancy in Jeddah dropped 3.2 percentage points in December 2011 to 67.2 per cent while AR...
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Hotels in Riyadh achieved the highest Average Room Rate (ARR) and Gross Operating Profit Per Available Room (GOPPAR) in the region for the month of December and full year 2011 according to the latest HotStats survey by TRI Hospitality Consulting. Monthly performance indicators for Riyadh hotels show marginal changes in occupancy ( 1.2 percentage point) and ARR (-3.0 per cent) in December 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. For 2011 hotels in Riyadh posted the highest ARR ( 261.89) the lowest payroll levels (17.6 per cent) and the highest GOPPAR ( 138.01) amongst the six cities surveyed by HotStats. Occupancy for the full year stood at 60.4 per cent which despite being the lowest amongst the four GCC cities surveyed managed to post a growth of 4.6 percentage points during the year. Jeddah hotels reported a somewhat opposite growth trend to Riyadh during the month. Occupancy in Jeddah dropped 3.2 percentage points in December 2011 to 67.2 per cent while AR...
Hilton Worldwide announces the signing of a Management Agreement with Obeikan Real Estate Development Company for the fourth Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The 210-key Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road is scheduled to open in 2014 following the Hilton Riyadh King Saud University Hilton Riyadh King Saud University Residence and the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residence all scheduled to open by 2013. Located on King Fahd Road the new-build hotel will be next door to the iconic Kingdom Tower and at the hub of all commercial and administrative activity in the Kingdom. It will also be in close proximity to the Diplomatic Quarter as well as the King Khaled International Airport. Dave Horton global head Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: We hope our presence will help the capital meet the growing demand for premium hotels with global expertise and local sensibilities. This latest signing in Riyadh will complement our existing pipe...
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Hilton Worldwide announces the signing of a Management Agreement with Obeikan Real Estate Development Company for the fourth Hilton Hotels & Resorts property in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The 210-key Hilton Riyadh King Fahd Road is scheduled to open in 2014 following the Hilton Riyadh King Saud University Hilton Riyadh King Saud University Residence and the Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residence all scheduled to open by 2013. Located on King Fahd Road the new-build hotel will be next door to the iconic Kingdom Tower and at the hub of all commercial and administrative activity in the Kingdom. It will also be in close proximity to the Diplomatic Quarter as well as the King Khaled International Airport. Dave Horton global head Hilton Hotels & Resorts said: We hope our presence will help the capital meet the growing demand for premium hotels with global expertise and local sensibilities. This latest signing in Riyadh will complement our existing pipe...
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh announced the appointment of Michael Chevalier as executive assistant manager Food & Beverage at the hotel. Michael Chevalier a French national possess over 20 years wide hospitality experience with proficiency in the field of Food & Beverage and Banqueting. He had occupied various posts in several reputed hotels in Europe & the Middle East. ...
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The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh announced the appointment of Michael Chevalier as executive assistant manager Food & Beverage at the hotel. Michael Chevalier a French national possess over 20 years wide hospitality experience with proficiency in the field of Food & Beverage and Banqueting. He had occupied various posts in several reputed hotels in Europe & the Middle East. ...
The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has been awarded the World s Leading Palace Hotel in World Travel Awards which was held in Doha Qatar. It is a remarkable achievement to receive such a valuable award says Jean-Francois Laurent general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh. I present this award to our ladies & gentlemen who have shown an exemplary efforts and dedication during the last crucial time of opening our hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh palatial interior architectural design and landscaping together with the uncompromising legendary service and signature attention to detail provided by our ladies and gentlemen has made it unique and created a marriage of style and sense of place within the Middle East. The majestic hotel is exquisite in every detail and boasts top events and leading summits in town in such a short period. ...
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The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh has been awarded the World s Leading Palace Hotel in World Travel Awards which was held in Doha Qatar. It is a remarkable achievement to receive such a valuable award says Jean-Francois Laurent general manager of The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh. I present this award to our ladies & gentlemen who have shown an exemplary efforts and dedication during the last crucial time of opening our hotel. The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh palatial interior architectural design and landscaping together with the uncompromising legendary service and signature attention to detail provided by our ladies and gentlemen has made it unique and created a marriage of style and sense of place within the Middle East. The majestic hotel is exquisite in every detail and boasts top events and leading summits in town in such a short period. ...
WITH an increase in travelling businesswomen from across the Arab world Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is now the first in the Kingdom s capital to develop and offer a Female Traveller Program designed to meet the unique needs of the female guest. The hotel is already the top choice of discerning female travellers who appreciate the personalised service that is the hallmark of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh and the Hotel s Female Traveller Program complements the extensive range of superior services that are globally recognized as standard at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts throughout the world. The greatest care and thought has been applied to developing this customised program based on anticipating what a women needs and wants on her travels and taking into consideration practical requirements while still paying attention to all the little details resulting in relevant and intuitive service that can enhance the businesswoman s experience at Four Se...
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WITH an increase in travelling businesswomen from across the Arab world Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre is now the first in the Kingdom s capital to develop and offer a Female Traveller Program designed to meet the unique needs of the female guest. The hotel is already the top choice of discerning female travellers who appreciate the personalised service that is the hallmark of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh and the Hotel s Female Traveller Program complements the extensive range of superior services that are globally recognized as standard at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts throughout the world. The greatest care and thought has been applied to developing this customised program based on anticipating what a women needs and wants on her travels and taking into consideration practical requirements while still paying attention to all the little details resulting in relevant and intuitive service that can enhance the businesswoman s experience at Four Se...
THE Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company continues to show its strong commitment to the Middle East with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh. Opened on October 24 2011 the palatial hotel with 493 rooms and suites is prominently situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre one of the largest in the region and host to international summits and conferences. This majestic hotel s prime location in the literal heart of the Arabian Peninsula offers many significant advantages to visiting guests and dignitaries says Herve Humler president and chief operations officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. We are privileged to be managing this spectacular palace which fits our luxury brand perfectly and we are extremely proud that The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh represents our first hotel into the Kingdom he adds. Enjoying a pre-eminent address in the capital and situated within 213 500 sq m (52 acres) of luxuriantly landscaped gar...
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THE Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company continues to show its strong commitment to the Middle East with the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh. Opened on October 24 2011 the palatial hotel with 493 rooms and suites is prominently situated next to the Diplomatic Quarter and adjacent to the King Abdul Aziz Convention Centre one of the largest in the region and host to international summits and conferences. This majestic hotel s prime location in the literal heart of the Arabian Peninsula offers many significant advantages to visiting guests and dignitaries says Herve Humler president and chief operations officer of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. We are privileged to be managing this spectacular palace which fits our luxury brand perfectly and we are extremely proud that The Ritz-Carlton Riyadh represents our first hotel into the Kingdom he adds. Enjoying a pre-eminent address in the capital and situated within 213 500 sq m (52 acres) of luxuriantly landscaped gar...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has announced the arrival Greg Pirkle as general manager. Pirkle was previously general manager of the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Malaysia. He has spent over 20 years in various roles in seven different Four Seasons properties including the Pierre in New York City Jakarta Maui Exuma Hualalai and Langkawi. ...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has announced the arrival Greg Pirkle as general manager. Pirkle was previously general manager of the Four Seasons Resort Langkawi Malaysia. He has spent over 20 years in various roles in seven different Four Seasons properties including the Pierre in New York City Jakarta Maui Exuma Hualalai and Langkawi. ...
THE new South Wing of the five-star Al Faisaliah Hotel A Rosewood Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia was officially opened by Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid chairman of parent company Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) and deputy managing director of the King Faisal Foundation (KFF). The new facility adds 106 deluxe rooms and suites offering the largest room size in the kingdom as well as La Cucina Italian restaurant and a ladies-only spa and wellness centre which is due to open later this year. With Riyadh positioned as a key destination for both business and leisure travel sectors the opening of the highly anticipated Al Faisaliah Hotel South demonstrates the commitment of the owning company to meet the growing needs of the kingdom s hospitality sector. Musaed Al-Said AKMC CEO said: With the Kingdom at the centre of economic growth in this fast-growing region it is important to be prepared for increasing demands even before they a...
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THE new South Wing of the five-star Al Faisaliah Hotel A Rosewood Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia was officially opened by Prince Bandar bin Saud bin Khalid chairman of parent company Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) and deputy managing director of the King Faisal Foundation (KFF). The new facility adds 106 deluxe rooms and suites offering the largest room size in the kingdom as well as La Cucina Italian restaurant and a ladies-only spa and wellness centre which is due to open later this year. With Riyadh positioned as a key destination for both business and leisure travel sectors the opening of the highly anticipated Al Faisaliah Hotel South demonstrates the commitment of the owning company to meet the growing needs of the kingdom s hospitality sector. Musaed Al-Said AKMC CEO said: With the Kingdom at the centre of economic growth in this fast-growing region it is important to be prepared for increasing demands even before they a...
RIYADH Travel Fair (RTF) will launch its third edition from May 23 to 26 with exhibitor numbers up on last year and visitors expected to top 30 000. The show will take place at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre in Riyadh Saudi Arabia and according to general manager Bander Al Gryni returning participants will be coming from Egypt Turkey Thailand Indonesia Malaysia Italy the UAE Oman India Morocco Syria Slovakia Kuwait Jordan Austria Germany Poland Mexico Lebanon the UK Singapore France Bahrain the US the Czech Republic Switzerland and closer to home from within Saudi Arabia. Last year 130 exhibitors from 28 countries including travel companies and tourism boards took part and this year the number is expected to top 35 countries. The 2010 edition welcomed 24 873 visitors an increase of 24 per cent on 2009 and this is also expected to grow again this year. First-time exhibitors at the show will include the gov...
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RIYADH Travel Fair (RTF) will launch its third edition from May 23 to 26 with exhibitor numbers up on last year and visitors expected to top 30 000. The show will take place at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre in Riyadh Saudi Arabia and according to general manager Bander Al Gryni returning participants will be coming from Egypt Turkey Thailand Indonesia Malaysia Italy the UAE Oman India Morocco Syria Slovakia Kuwait Jordan Austria Germany Poland Mexico Lebanon the UK Singapore France Bahrain the US the Czech Republic Switzerland and closer to home from within Saudi Arabia. Last year 130 exhibitors from 28 countries including travel companies and tourism boards took part and this year the number is expected to top 35 countries. The 2010 edition welcomed 24 873 visitors an increase of 24 per cent on 2009 and this is also expected to grow again this year. First-time exhibitors at the show will include the gov...
RIYADH will welcome travel trade professionals from across the region and around the world when it hosts the fourth Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market (STTIM) to be held at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre from March 27 to 31. Organised by the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA) the event will include a conference featuring speakers on subjects such as finance recruitment training and tourism investment in the kingdom. Investment is seen as a focal point of tourism development within Saudi Arabia and is given particular importance since the industry is recognised as generating both economical gains and employment and in recent years the SCTA has formulated plans for the development of a number of tourism destinations for which it has sought investment. STTIM will also focus on the issues of the integrated tourism experience concerning supply and demand as well as development. ...
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RIYADH will welcome travel trade professionals from across the region and around the world when it hosts the fourth Saudi Travel and Tourism Investment Market (STTIM) to be held at the Riyadh International Exhibition Centre from March 27 to 31. Organised by the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities (SCTA) the event will include a conference featuring speakers on subjects such as finance recruitment training and tourism investment in the kingdom. Investment is seen as a focal point of tourism development within Saudi Arabia and is given particular importance since the industry is recognised as generating both economical gains and employment and in recent years the SCTA has formulated plans for the development of a number of tourism destinations for which it has sought investment. STTIM will also focus on the issues of the integrated tourism experience concerning supply and demand as well as development. ...
SAUDI Arabia s Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre aims to maintain its leading edge in the city s hospitality landscape following a major refurbishment. The 12-month renovation project executed by British architectural and interiors firm GA Design incorporates new design schemes in all rooms and suites as well as structural and aesthetic changes in public areas such as the entrance reception lobby lounge corridors and floor lobbies in addition to a brand new restaurant Elements which will replace Seasons. The renowned California-based restaurant design firm EDG Design has worked on the concept and design of all-day-dining Elements which will offer global cuisine presented with an Arabesque and Asian twist. The hotel s popular contemporary Italian restaurant Quattro will additionally close for renovation for two months starting January 2011. The hotel s decision to embark on extensive renovations throughout the property reflects the m...
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SAUDI Arabia s Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Centre aims to maintain its leading edge in the city s hospitality landscape following a major refurbishment. The 12-month renovation project executed by British architectural and interiors firm GA Design incorporates new design schemes in all rooms and suites as well as structural and aesthetic changes in public areas such as the entrance reception lobby lounge corridors and floor lobbies in addition to a brand new restaurant Elements which will replace Seasons. The renowned California-based restaurant design firm EDG Design has worked on the concept and design of all-day-dining Elements which will offer global cuisine presented with an Arabesque and Asian twist. The hotel s popular contemporary Italian restaurant Quattro will additionally close for renovation for two months starting January 2011. The hotel s decision to embark on extensive renovations throughout the property reflects the m...
Al Faisaliah Hotel A Rosewood Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia a leading property in the Middle East is expanding its luxury offering with the launch of a new wing in the summer of 2010. With 106 rooms and suites a fusion Italian restaurant and a ladies-only spa the development will firm up the hotel s reputation as an exclusive destination combining modern luxury with traditional design. Situated in the Olaya district of Riyadh the hotel already boasts a deluxe sophisticated standing. The new wing offers the largest hotel rooms to be found in the kingdom complete with modern facilities such as touch-based technology spacious dining living and working areas and it is designed with an eye for both international standards and local traditions. The inclusion of Islamic art and culture is a key element of the new wing and the ambitious project was undertaken by HRH Princess Al Anoud owner of Al Dar Designs with a determined nod to time and place...
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Al Faisaliah Hotel A Rosewood Hotel in Riyadh Saudi Arabia a leading property in the Middle East is expanding its luxury offering with the launch of a new wing in the summer of 2010. With 106 rooms and suites a fusion Italian restaurant and a ladies-only spa the development will firm up the hotel s reputation as an exclusive destination combining modern luxury with traditional design. Situated in the Olaya district of Riyadh the hotel already boasts a deluxe sophisticated standing. The new wing offers the largest hotel rooms to be found in the kingdom complete with modern facilities such as touch-based technology spacious dining living and working areas and it is designed with an eye for both international standards and local traditions. The inclusion of Islamic art and culture is a key element of the new wing and the ambitious project was undertaken by HRH Princess Al Anoud owner of Al Dar Designs with a determined nod to time and place...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is in the final stages of its extensive renovation scheme and guests and visitors alike can expect big changes on their next visit. As befits a hotel design of outstanding architectural merit the suites and guest rooms reflect its themes of modernity style and glamour. The new guest room colour schemes are based around a selection of jewels and alternate in amber amethyst and emerald hues with warmly-textured walls. Rich walnut panelling features in the entry areas of the executive suites and the one-bedroom suites are finished in deep emerald and turquoise. Oil paintings lamps finished in richly-coloured silks and chaise longues in window recesses offering spectacular views of downtown Riyadh all help to make the refurbished rooms truly luxurious. Existing bathroom schemes have been enhanced with new basin pedestals in walnut and halo-lit mirrors featuring built-in televisions. For VIP guests the...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh is in the final stages of its extensive renovation scheme and guests and visitors alike can expect big changes on their next visit. As befits a hotel design of outstanding architectural merit the suites and guest rooms reflect its themes of modernity style and glamour. The new guest room colour schemes are based around a selection of jewels and alternate in amber amethyst and emerald hues with warmly-textured walls. Rich walnut panelling features in the entry areas of the executive suites and the one-bedroom suites are finished in deep emerald and turquoise. Oil paintings lamps finished in richly-coloured silks and chaise longues in window recesses offering spectacular views of downtown Riyadh all help to make the refurbished rooms truly luxurious. Existing bathroom schemes have been enhanced with new basin pedestals in walnut and halo-lit mirrors featuring built-in televisions. For VIP guests the...
Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) has co-invested in the development of a residential neighbourhood in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The development covering over three million square metres 70 per cent of which is landscaped will be home to 6 700 select residents. The current multi-million dollar expansion programme will increase the room inventory at the Al Faisaliah Hotel owned by Al Khozama Management Company and managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts from 224 to 330 rooms and suites said Musaed A Al-Said CEO AKMC. Scheduled to open in early 2010 the additional 106 suites will again set the benchmark in quality luxury and service standards in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AKMC owns the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh which opened in 2000 and introduced the butler service to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 2007 AKMC has been awarded the management contract of AKMC-Al Shohada Hotel to operate this five star property. Due to substantial investment and...
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Al Khozama Management Company (AKMC) has co-invested in the development of a residential neighbourhood in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. The development covering over three million square metres 70 per cent of which is landscaped will be home to 6 700 select residents. The current multi-million dollar expansion programme will increase the room inventory at the Al Faisaliah Hotel owned by Al Khozama Management Company and managed by Rosewood Hotels & Resorts from 224 to 330 rooms and suites said Musaed A Al-Said CEO AKMC. Scheduled to open in early 2010 the additional 106 suites will again set the benchmark in quality luxury and service standards in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. AKMC owns the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh which opened in 2000 and introduced the butler service to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. In 2007 AKMC has been awarded the management contract of AKMC-Al Shohada Hotel to operate this five star property. Due to substantial investment and...
GOLDEN Tulip Hospitality Group MENA Region signed a management agreement last month with Saudi Tourism Development Company to manage the Tulip Inn Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tulip Inn Riyadh is in the central part of the city on King Abdul Aziz Road; in the busy business and commercial district. The hotel features 230 rooms executive suites and royal suites banqueting and conference facilities a business centre Wi Fi high speed internet an all day dining café and lounge an Arabic and international restaurant indoor swimming pool health club and an amusement centre. Tulip Inns are mid scale class hotels that are all different but expressive of such shared values as a strong regional focus. They provide comfortable well-maintained and functional accommodation and unique innovative bar and restaurant concepts. Golden Tulip has 14 hotels in its portfolio in Saudi Arabia and is looking forward to double this figure by end of 2010 said Mohamed Dabbass area gen...
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GOLDEN Tulip Hospitality Group MENA Region signed a management agreement last month with Saudi Tourism Development Company to manage the Tulip Inn Riyadh Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tulip Inn Riyadh is in the central part of the city on King Abdul Aziz Road; in the busy business and commercial district. The hotel features 230 rooms executive suites and royal suites banqueting and conference facilities a business centre Wi Fi high speed internet an all day dining café and lounge an Arabic and international restaurant indoor swimming pool health club and an amusement centre. Tulip Inns are mid scale class hotels that are all different but expressive of such shared values as a strong regional focus. They provide comfortable well-maintained and functional accommodation and unique innovative bar and restaurant concepts. Golden Tulip has 14 hotels in its portfolio in Saudi Arabia and is looking forward to double this figure by end of 2010 said Mohamed Dabbass area gen...
KEEN to calm some of the anxiety in oil markets over its long-term output plans Saudi Arabia has adopted a policy of relative openness on its reserves and production. Industry analysts have expressed doubts that the kingdom Opec s sole swing producer would be able to deliver on its pledge to raise output to 15 million barrels per day (mbpd) especially since much will depend on squeezing more out of aging fields like Berri and Zuluf. But Saudi Aramco has backed these plans up with field data. At the oil crisis talks in Jeddah Saudi Arabia said Berri which started production in 1967 and Zuluf which came on stream in 1973 could be increased by 300 000 bpd and 900 000 bpd respectively if the market required it. A senior Aramco official says that Berri has 11 producible reservoirs only two of which are currently in production. Aramco would tap five additional reservoirs for the new 300 000 bpd increment the official said. The offshore Zuluf field has 11 pro...
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KEEN to calm some of the anxiety in oil markets over its long-term output plans Saudi Arabia has adopted a policy of relative openness on its reserves and production. Industry analysts have expressed doubts that the kingdom Opec s sole swing producer would be able to deliver on its pledge to raise output to 15 million barrels per day (mbpd) especially since much will depend on squeezing more out of aging fields like Berri and Zuluf. But Saudi Aramco has backed these plans up with field data. At the oil crisis talks in Jeddah Saudi Arabia said Berri which started production in 1967 and Zuluf which came on stream in 1973 could be increased by 300 000 bpd and 900 000 bpd respectively if the market required it. A senior Aramco official says that Berri has 11 producible reservoirs only two of which are currently in production. Aramco would tap five additional reservoirs for the new 300 000 bpd increment the official said. The offshore Zuluf field has 11 pro...
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS Group (IHG) has announced the signing of the Crowne Plaza Riyadh in partnership with Mohammed A. Al Swailem of Commercial Investment. This will be IHG s second Crowne Plaza in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is scheduled to open in late 2010. Primarily servicing business travellers the hotel will feature over 300 rooms and suites and will be located in the northern part of Riyadh sitting directly between the airport and the city centre. John Bamsey chief operating officer IHG Middle East and Africa said We are delighted to be developing the Crowne Plaza Riyadh our first property with Mohammed A Al-Swailem for Commercial Investment Company Ltd who already own a large portfolio of successful companies throughout Saudi Arabia. The new hotel will offer seven separate meeting rooms spanning a total area of 800 sq m making it the ideal choice for business meetings. For larger scale events the hotel will also offer a 450 sq m banqueti...
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INTERCONTINENTAL HOTELS Group (IHG) has announced the signing of the Crowne Plaza Riyadh in partnership with Mohammed A. Al Swailem of Commercial Investment. This will be IHG s second Crowne Plaza in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is scheduled to open in late 2010. Primarily servicing business travellers the hotel will feature over 300 rooms and suites and will be located in the northern part of Riyadh sitting directly between the airport and the city centre. John Bamsey chief operating officer IHG Middle East and Africa said We are delighted to be developing the Crowne Plaza Riyadh our first property with Mohammed A Al-Swailem for Commercial Investment Company Ltd who already own a large portfolio of successful companies throughout Saudi Arabia. The new hotel will offer seven separate meeting rooms spanning a total area of 800 sq m making it the ideal choice for business meetings. For larger scale events the hotel will also offer a 450 sq m banqueti...
AL FAISALIAH Hotel is transforming the largest banqueting hall in Saudi Arabia into a stunning venue for Iftar and Sohour celebrations during Ramadan. A top class team of designers has been assembled by the Rosewood Hotel to change the Prince Sultan Grand Hall into a multi million Riyal New Arabesque ballroom in time for the start of the holy month. Details of the special design features based on Arabesque architecture and a series of fountains - are being kept under wraps for the time being. But the hotel says guests will be dazzled by what they find inside the Grand Hall which is the largest public column-free space in the Kingdom. We ve commissioned some of the most forward thinking creative design teams in the Middle East to come up with a unique experience for guests to break the fast said Wolfgang Pachler managing director Al Faisaliah Hotel. This is an entirely new concept in Riyadh and it goes beyond what our guests normally expect during the H...
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AL FAISALIAH Hotel is transforming the largest banqueting hall in Saudi Arabia into a stunning venue for Iftar and Sohour celebrations during Ramadan. A top class team of designers has been assembled by the Rosewood Hotel to change the Prince Sultan Grand Hall into a multi million Riyal New Arabesque ballroom in time for the start of the holy month. Details of the special design features based on Arabesque architecture and a series of fountains - are being kept under wraps for the time being. But the hotel says guests will be dazzled by what they find inside the Grand Hall which is the largest public column-free space in the Kingdom. We ve commissioned some of the most forward thinking creative design teams in the Middle East to come up with a unique experience for guests to break the fast said Wolfgang Pachler managing director Al Faisaliah Hotel. This is an entirely new concept in Riyadh and it goes beyond what our guests normally expect during the H...
VISITORS to Riyadh with a little time on their hands may be surprised to find how many attractions there are in the capital. With the exception of dining out Riyadh is not normally regarded as a city of entertainment. Cinemas concerts and theatre are banned and its residents view going to the latest shopping mall as one of the mainstays of their leisure pursuits. (It was recently estimated that Riyadh shoppers spend in the order of 13 billion annually in the city s malls and souqs.) Visitor attractions centre around the kingdom s history with the King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre and National Museum playing a central role in must see tourist sights. There are well over 20 museums in Riyadh alone since the Saudis love museums; and along with their passion for all things educational anything that can possibly be shown off in the comforts of an air-conditioned building will sooner or later end up on display in a glass case. Riyadh s museums are many and varied but as ...
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VISITORS to Riyadh with a little time on their hands may be surprised to find how many attractions there are in the capital. With the exception of dining out Riyadh is not normally regarded as a city of entertainment. Cinemas concerts and theatre are banned and its residents view going to the latest shopping mall as one of the mainstays of their leisure pursuits. (It was recently estimated that Riyadh shoppers spend in the order of 13 billion annually in the city s malls and souqs.) Visitor attractions centre around the kingdom s history with the King Abdul Aziz Historical Centre and National Museum playing a central role in must see tourist sights. There are well over 20 museums in Riyadh alone since the Saudis love museums; and along with their passion for all things educational anything that can possibly be shown off in the comforts of an air-conditioned building will sooner or later end up on display in a glass case. Riyadh s museums are many and varied but as ...
Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the third Opec summit beginning in Riyadh this week as oil stood poised to breach the 100 a barrel mark a level that the IEA said would hurt the world economy. It will hurt the economy definitely (the) economy of OECD countries (and) also developing countries the IEA s chief economist Fatih Birol said. Separately the head of the International Energy Agency said oil producing countries could do more to boost consumer nations fuel stocks and cool record prices. At current prices the market is signalling that stocks need to be higher something in the power of producers to address IEA executive director Nobuo Tanaka told a news conference. The IEA founded by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is the energy policy adviser to 26 industrialised countries. It will hurt the economy definitely (the) economy of OECD countries (and) also developing countries the IEA s chief economist Fatih ...
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Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the third Opec summit beginning in Riyadh this week as oil stood poised to breach the 100 a barrel mark a level that the IEA said would hurt the world economy. It will hurt the economy definitely (the) economy of OECD countries (and) also developing countries the IEA s chief economist Fatih Birol said. Separately the head of the International Energy Agency said oil producing countries could do more to boost consumer nations fuel stocks and cool record prices. At current prices the market is signalling that stocks need to be higher something in the power of producers to address IEA executive director Nobuo Tanaka told a news conference. The IEA founded by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is the energy policy adviser to 26 industrialised countries. It will hurt the economy definitely (the) economy of OECD countries (and) also developing countries the IEA s chief economist Fatih ...
A new code share alliance between Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines will see the launch of new services on the Riyadh-Kathmandu sector via Bahrain International Airport. The flights will begin April 16. The two carriers will have 41 flights a week per direction operated together with the addition of the new Riyadh Bahrain - Kathmandu services and the two carriers will have 41 flights a week per direction operated together with the addition of the new Riyadh-Bahrain-Kathmandu services. The two carriers have discussed the many opportunities to further expand both their code share network as well as other possible areas of cooperation such as their frequent flyer programmes IT and Cargo. Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines signed their first code share agreement in 2003. ...
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A new code share alliance between Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines will see the launch of new services on the Riyadh-Kathmandu sector via Bahrain International Airport. The flights will begin April 16. The two carriers will have 41 flights a week per direction operated together with the addition of the new Riyadh Bahrain - Kathmandu services and the two carriers will have 41 flights a week per direction operated together with the addition of the new Riyadh-Bahrain-Kathmandu services. The two carriers have discussed the many opportunities to further expand both their code share network as well as other possible areas of cooperation such as their frequent flyer programmes IT and Cargo. Gulf Air and Saudi Arabian Airlines signed their first code share agreement in 2003. ...
Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has enhanced its 24-hour office-away-from-home facilities for guests with the introduction of wireless internet. The new service which has just come on stream offers guests the opportunity to log on at the click of a button in strategic places throughout the hotel. Already it has proven to be a popular addition to the property s business amenities. Wireless internet is available in the Royal Suites the Business Centre in the Kingdom Ballroom and all meeting rooms. In addition it is also available in all the hotel s food and beverage outlets. Offering wireless internet facilities in our restaurants is a major bonus for guests particularly those conducting business lunches or dinners and it has already proven to be an extremely popular facility said Tarek Bekhiet director of marketing at the Hotel. The hotel already has high-speed internet access in all guest rooms as well as state-of-the-art communications in-room in meeting ...
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Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has enhanced its 24-hour office-away-from-home facilities for guests with the introduction of wireless internet. The new service which has just come on stream offers guests the opportunity to log on at the click of a button in strategic places throughout the hotel. Already it has proven to be a popular addition to the property s business amenities. Wireless internet is available in the Royal Suites the Business Centre in the Kingdom Ballroom and all meeting rooms. In addition it is also available in all the hotel s food and beverage outlets. Offering wireless internet facilities in our restaurants is a major bonus for guests particularly those conducting business lunches or dinners and it has already proven to be an extremely popular facility said Tarek Bekhiet director of marketing at the Hotel. The hotel already has high-speed internet access in all guest rooms as well as state-of-the-art communications in-room in meeting ...
Flying to Riyadh is set to become easier and more comfortable than ever before as award-winning airline bmi launches a new direct service from London Heathrow to the Saudi Arabian capital. The only UK carrier to fly direct to Riyadh bmi s new service commences on September 1 and departs three times a week thereafter on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays at 09:35. One of the world s fastest growing and wealthiest cities Riyadh is a vital business hub for the Gulf region. More than 20 000 UK expatriates live in Saudi Arabia and this new route into King Khaled International Airport will become an important regular service for business travellers to the region. As always bmi is committed to providing only the best in flight. The A330 long-haul aircraft offers a choice of three distinctly different cabins the business premium economy and economy. Whichever cabin is chosen passengers can be assured of the ultimate in quality comfort and value and exceptional pers...
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Flying to Riyadh is set to become easier and more comfortable than ever before as award-winning airline bmi launches a new direct service from London Heathrow to the Saudi Arabian capital. The only UK carrier to fly direct to Riyadh bmi s new service commences on September 1 and departs three times a week thereafter on Tuesdays Thursdays and Sundays at 09:35. One of the world s fastest growing and wealthiest cities Riyadh is a vital business hub for the Gulf region. More than 20 000 UK expatriates live in Saudi Arabia and this new route into King Khaled International Airport will become an important regular service for business travellers to the region. As always bmi is committed to providing only the best in flight. The A330 long-haul aircraft offers a choice of three distinctly different cabins the business premium economy and economy. Whichever cabin is chosen passengers can be assured of the ultimate in quality comfort and value and exceptional pers...
Doing business in Riyadh is easier when you stay at the InterContinental Riyadh. All guest needs are met by the hotel s hi-tech facilities and its professional staff. The hotel enjoys excellent location in the heart of the business district and close proximity to major corporate government and diplomatic missions. The InterContinental Riyadh was awarded the best business hotel in Riyadh for the third consecutive year by readers of the Middle East Business Traveller and AI Iktissad Wal Amal magazines. The hotel s range of luxurious accommodation provides you with all the familiar comfort of your office and home in a secure atmosphere. Each guests room allow you more space to work and relax. Comfortable bathrobes; trouser press; facsimile; high-speed internet access and many other services are available. The newly-renovated Club InterContinental rooms and suites offer variety of services to business travellers. All guest rooms include a separate office area and the ho...
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Doing business in Riyadh is easier when you stay at the InterContinental Riyadh. All guest needs are met by the hotel s hi-tech facilities and its professional staff. The hotel enjoys excellent location in the heart of the business district and close proximity to major corporate government and diplomatic missions. The InterContinental Riyadh was awarded the best business hotel in Riyadh for the third consecutive year by readers of the Middle East Business Traveller and AI Iktissad Wal Amal magazines. The hotel s range of luxurious accommodation provides you with all the familiar comfort of your office and home in a secure atmosphere. Each guests room allow you more space to work and relax. Comfortable bathrobes; trouser press; facsimile; high-speed internet access and many other services are available. The newly-renovated Club InterContinental rooms and suites offer variety of services to business travellers. All guest rooms include a separate office area and the ho...
There is no glut of crude oil despite increasing US inventories and Saudi Arabia will allow global oil stocks to build ahead of the winter Saudi foreign affairs adviser Adel Al Jubeir said. I don t know that it s reached that level yet where we ll worry about oversupply Jubeir said. We are allowing inventory levels to build in anticipation of the heating season. The world s biggest oil exporter is now pumping slightly more than 9.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil and has about 1.5 million bpd in untapped reserves mostly heavier grades of crude supplies Jubeir said. Saudi Arabia has offered these supplies to its customers but we really haven t had any takers he said. He declined to say whether the kingdom will pump above 10 million bpd in May. We don t believe that as we speak there is a physical shortage of crude in the world oil markets Jubeir said. We think the markets are roughly in balance. Al Jubeir also refused to identify a target p...
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There is no glut of crude oil despite increasing US inventories and Saudi Arabia will allow global oil stocks to build ahead of the winter Saudi foreign affairs adviser Adel Al Jubeir said. I don t know that it s reached that level yet where we ll worry about oversupply Jubeir said. We are allowing inventory levels to build in anticipation of the heating season. The world s biggest oil exporter is now pumping slightly more than 9.5 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil and has about 1.5 million bpd in untapped reserves mostly heavier grades of crude supplies Jubeir said. Saudi Arabia has offered these supplies to its customers but we really haven t had any takers he said. He declined to say whether the kingdom will pump above 10 million bpd in May. We don t believe that as we speak there is a physical shortage of crude in the world oil markets Jubeir said. We think the markets are roughly in balance. Al Jubeir also refused to identify a target p...
THE Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh which opened in February 2003 has won a coveted position on the Conde Nast Traveler magazine s Hot List. The magazine incognito visits hundreds of noteworthy new hotels and resorts that have opened during the previous year to determine its top 100 hot list. It recognised the Riyadh property for its unique confluence of design service and style . It described the hotel as one of the most luxurious and impeccably managed hotels in the Middle East . The staff were described as paragons of cultural sensitivity . The 249 room hotel occupies 18 floors of the iconic Kingdom Centre Tower in downtown Riyadh and was the first GCC property for the Canadian-based group. Said Bahram Sepahi general manager Four Seasons Riyadh. This is a tremen-dous achievement for everyone on the team and reinforces the aspirations of Four Seasons worldwide to be the best hotel wherever we operate. Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh provides a service which n...
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THE Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh which opened in February 2003 has won a coveted position on the Conde Nast Traveler magazine s Hot List. The magazine incognito visits hundreds of noteworthy new hotels and resorts that have opened during the previous year to determine its top 100 hot list. It recognised the Riyadh property for its unique confluence of design service and style . It described the hotel as one of the most luxurious and impeccably managed hotels in the Middle East . The staff were described as paragons of cultural sensitivity . The 249 room hotel occupies 18 floors of the iconic Kingdom Centre Tower in downtown Riyadh and was the first GCC property for the Canadian-based group. Said Bahram Sepahi general manager Four Seasons Riyadh. This is a tremen-dous achievement for everyone on the team and reinforces the aspirations of Four Seasons worldwide to be the best hotel wherever we operate. Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh provides a service which n...
A fully-refurbished Radisson SAS Hotel will soon be the latest attraction in Riyadh. Part of the renovation involving SR65 million ( 17.3 million) is already complete and is open to the public said Maarten van den Nieuwenhuysen general manager Radisson SAS Hotel Riyadh and district manager Saudi Arabia. The interior of the 317-roomed Radisson SAS Hotel Riyadh starting with the lobby was completely redesigned with black marble and a stainless steel mesh to give customers a feel of modernity and luxury. In addition to the existing range of room styles a modern approach has been adapted by including Andalusian Italian and Scandinavian-styled rooms. In order to uphold the local traditions and sensibilities a Ladies Café has been built for private gatherings and also for those who want to enjoy solitude and relaxation in an atmosphere of elegance. The renovated hotel will include six new state-of-the-art meeting rooms fitted with Scandinavian wooden panels ...
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A fully-refurbished Radisson SAS Hotel will soon be the latest attraction in Riyadh. Part of the renovation involving SR65 million ( 17.3 million) is already complete and is open to the public said Maarten van den Nieuwenhuysen general manager Radisson SAS Hotel Riyadh and district manager Saudi Arabia. The interior of the 317-roomed Radisson SAS Hotel Riyadh starting with the lobby was completely redesigned with black marble and a stainless steel mesh to give customers a feel of modernity and luxury. In addition to the existing range of room styles a modern approach has been adapted by including Andalusian Italian and Scandinavian-styled rooms. In order to uphold the local traditions and sensibilities a Ladies Café has been built for private gatherings and also for those who want to enjoy solitude and relaxation in an atmosphere of elegance. The renovated hotel will include six new state-of-the-art meeting rooms fitted with Scandinavian wooden panels ...
Kingdom Centre Riyadh is the site of the newest Four Seasons a 249-room Hotel occupying ten floors of the grand new Kingdom Centre complex the city s best location for business travelers from around the world. Riyadh is the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and an important centre of commerce industry and diplomacy in the Middle East. It is also the fastest growing city in Saudi Arabia with a population of four million. The addition of the landmark Kingdom Centre signifies the rapid growth and evolution of the city. The Kingdom Centre is a soaring tower of granite concrete and brushed aluminum sheathed in silver reflective glass. It was designed by Richard Varda of the Minneapolis firm Ellerbe Becket in collaboration with the Riyadh firm Omrania & Associates. The necklace-shaped structure rises to 300 m as high as the Eiffel Tower. Its distinctive shape and sheer size redefine Riyadh s skyline creating an icon in the heart of the city. Visitors can t...
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Kingdom Centre Riyadh is the site of the newest Four Seasons a 249-room Hotel occupying ten floors of the grand new Kingdom Centre complex the city s best location for business travelers from around the world. Riyadh is the capital city of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and an important centre of commerce industry and diplomacy in the Middle East. It is also the fastest growing city in Saudi Arabia with a population of four million. The addition of the landmark Kingdom Centre signifies the rapid growth and evolution of the city. The Kingdom Centre is a soaring tower of granite concrete and brushed aluminum sheathed in silver reflective glass. It was designed by Richard Varda of the Minneapolis firm Ellerbe Becket in collaboration with the Riyadh firm Omrania & Associates. The necklace-shaped structure rises to 300 m as high as the Eiffel Tower. Its distinctive shape and sheer size redefine Riyadh s skyline creating an icon in the heart of the city. Visitors can t...
Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has officially inaugurated Riyadh s landmark Kingdom Centre its tower and The Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh the capital s most luxurious hotel. Bahram Sepahi general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh said: This is an important day not only for this hotel but for Four Seasons as a whole as we are the first Four Seasons Hotel in the GCC. The 249-room hotel occupies 18 floors of the spectacular Kingdom Centre which also features luxury residences prestigious business offices and sophisticated shopping. Within the shopping complex is the exclusive Ladies Kingdom a women-only floor with shopping - including Saks 5th Avenue - services a spa and business centre. The hotel s 52 suites including three Presidential and two Royal Suites and 197 guest rooms are contemporary and sophisticated. Marble bathrooms include deep soaking bathtubs separate glass-walled sho...
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Saudi Arabia s Crown Prince Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has officially inaugurated Riyadh s landmark Kingdom Centre its tower and The Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh the capital s most luxurious hotel. Bahram Sepahi general manager of Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh said: This is an important day not only for this hotel but for Four Seasons as a whole as we are the first Four Seasons Hotel in the GCC. The 249-room hotel occupies 18 floors of the spectacular Kingdom Centre which also features luxury residences prestigious business offices and sophisticated shopping. Within the shopping complex is the exclusive Ladies Kingdom a women-only floor with shopping - including Saks 5th Avenue - services a spa and business centre. The hotel s 52 suites including three Presidential and two Royal Suites and 197 guest rooms are contemporary and sophisticated. Marble bathrooms include deep soaking bathtubs separate glass-walled sho...
The Saudi Rockwool Factory specialised in the production of rockwool mineral insulation was established in 1992. It is located in the third industrial city in Riyadh occupying an area of 28 125 sq m. Its products are widely used for thermal acoustical and fire resistance applications. The firm continues to meet the market requirements of the Kingdom and neighbouring countries. The Saudi Rockwool Factory entered the Kuwaiti market in 2001 and since then has supplied rockwool for a number of prestigious projects. Today insulation is a subject that no industrial consultant architect builder engineer or planner can ignore as it is accepted as an essential part of plant and building construction in order to conserve energy and prevent energy waste. The factory has been approved by Kuwait National Petroleum Company Petrochemical Industries Co Kuwait and the Ministry of Public Works. Some Kuwaiti projects that have u...
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The Saudi Rockwool Factory specialised in the production of rockwool mineral insulation was established in 1992. It is located in the third industrial city in Riyadh occupying an area of 28 125 sq m. Its products are widely used for thermal acoustical and fire resistance applications. The firm continues to meet the market requirements of the Kingdom and neighbouring countries. The Saudi Rockwool Factory entered the Kuwaiti market in 2001 and since then has supplied rockwool for a number of prestigious projects. Today insulation is a subject that no industrial consultant architect builder engineer or planner can ignore as it is accepted as an essential part of plant and building construction in order to conserve energy and prevent energy waste. The factory has been approved by Kuwait National Petroleum Company Petrochemical Industries Co Kuwait and the Ministry of Public Works. Some Kuwaiti projects that have u...
Saudi Arabia pumped 8.12 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil last month far higher than recent estimates by independent experts a London-based industry source said. A monthly output report used for internal auditing and circulated among only a few officials says Riyadh lifted crude production from 7.98 million bpd in August and 7.81 million bpd in July. The report shows that Saudi leakage over its Opec output quota is running far in excess of recent estimates by the consultants and media who regularly monitor Opec production. It means Saudi Arabia pumped 1.07 million bpd 15 per cent above its official Opec quota of 7.05 million bpd. Riyadh denied the authenticity of the report. A Saudi official said the production figures were not accurate. ...
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Saudi Arabia pumped 8.12 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil last month far higher than recent estimates by independent experts a London-based industry source said. A monthly output report used for internal auditing and circulated among only a few officials says Riyadh lifted crude production from 7.98 million bpd in August and 7.81 million bpd in July. The report shows that Saudi leakage over its Opec output quota is running far in excess of recent estimates by the consultants and media who regularly monitor Opec production. It means Saudi Arabia pumped 1.07 million bpd 15 per cent above its official Opec quota of 7.05 million bpd. Riyadh denied the authenticity of the report. A Saudi official said the production figures were not accurate. ...
The Riyadh Marriott Hotel in Saudi Arabia has appointed Moham-med Feroz Khan as its new sales manager. Khan who brings six years of experience in the Kingdom to the Marriott was the sales manager Saudi Arabia for Le Meridien Dubai before his new appointment. He has also worked with the Kanoo travel group in sales and marketing and accounts positions and as a corporate sales consultant for Dutch airline KLM in Riyadh. Khan is a hotel management graduate from India where he started his career as a management trainee with the Indian Oberoi hotel group s property in Hyderabad. He also worked with the East West Airline a pioneer in private aviation in India. ...
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The Riyadh Marriott Hotel in Saudi Arabia has appointed Moham-med Feroz Khan as its new sales manager. Khan who brings six years of experience in the Kingdom to the Marriott was the sales manager Saudi Arabia for Le Meridien Dubai before his new appointment. He has also worked with the Kanoo travel group in sales and marketing and accounts positions and as a corporate sales consultant for Dutch airline KLM in Riyadh. Khan is a hotel management graduate from India where he started his career as a management trainee with the Indian Oberoi hotel group s property in Hyderabad. He also worked with the East West Airline a pioneer in private aviation in India. ...
The Riyadh Inter-Continental Hotel has completed a multi-million dollar renovation programme presenting a new face to travellers meetings planners and the local community. The centerpiece of the hotel s SR11.5 million ( 3.06 million) renovation is the ballroom which has created a combination of the most sophisticated meeting space and elegant ballroom available in the city for weddings and social gatherings. Designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon of France the ballroom keeps pace with the increasing demands of business travellers providing upgraded amenities and an exceptional level of personalised service to ensure smoother meeting arrangements for visitors from across the Middle East and overseas. With nine Inter-Continental hotels in the Kingdom it is important that the Inter-Continental remains a brand associated with superior quality and comfort and renovations like these provide a commitment to travellers coming to Saudi Arabia said sales ...
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The Riyadh Inter-Continental Hotel has completed a multi-million dollar renovation programme presenting a new face to travellers meetings planners and the local community. The centerpiece of the hotel s SR11.5 million ( 3.06 million) renovation is the ballroom which has created a combination of the most sophisticated meeting space and elegant ballroom available in the city for weddings and social gatherings. Designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon of France the ballroom keeps pace with the increasing demands of business travellers providing upgraded amenities and an exceptional level of personalised service to ensure smoother meeting arrangements for visitors from across the Middle East and overseas. With nine Inter-Continental hotels in the Kingdom it is important that the Inter-Continental remains a brand associated with superior quality and comfort and renovations like these provide a commitment to travellers coming to Saudi Arabia said sales ...
Marriott Visitors and residents of Riyadh are being offered a chance to win a daily prize during Ramadan as part of a promotion package to be introduced during the Holy Month by the Riyadh Marriott Hotel. Located in the heart of the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh Marriott is ideally suited for businessmen. During Ramadan the hotel is offering special room rates and a range of value added benefits to visitors to the city. Single and double deluxe rooms are being offered at SR399 ( 106) and SR499 per room per night respectively. The charge includes an Iftar buffet. The hotel is offering a 50 per cent discount off the rack rate for suites. The offer does not include an Iftar buffet. Riyadh Marriott will lay on sumptuous buffets for both Iftar and Suhour (the early morning pre-fast meal) for SR95 and SR65 respectively inclusive of service charges this Ramadan. Among other value benefits offered by the hotel as part of the Ramadan package...
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Marriott Visitors and residents of Riyadh are being offered a chance to win a daily prize during Ramadan as part of a promotion package to be introduced during the Holy Month by the Riyadh Marriott Hotel. Located in the heart of the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh Marriott is ideally suited for businessmen. During Ramadan the hotel is offering special room rates and a range of value added benefits to visitors to the city. Single and double deluxe rooms are being offered at SR399 ( 106) and SR499 per room per night respectively. The charge includes an Iftar buffet. The hotel is offering a 50 per cent discount off the rack rate for suites. The offer does not include an Iftar buffet. Riyadh Marriott will lay on sumptuous buffets for both Iftar and Suhour (the early morning pre-fast meal) for SR95 and SR65 respectively inclusive of service charges this Ramadan. Among other value benefits offered by the hotel as part of the Ramadan package...
In a process unit such as a crude distiller there are process control problems that typically are not handled well at the base control level because their complexity demands a more rigorous approach. Such problems are most often handled within a programmable device. Multivariable control (MVC) helps to stabilise key process-operating conditions by minimising the standard deviations from desired targets. When these key process-operating conditions are tightly controlled operations are better placed to challenge targets and operating conditions driving the plant toward a more profitable operating regime. At Riyadh refinery the existing pneumatic instrumentation was upgraded and a install a distributed control system (DCS) installed for use as a platform to implement MVC on refinery processing units. The MVC design techniques entailed developing a dynamic (i e time-dependent) model of the process derived by conducting a plant test. Using this model and...
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In a process unit such as a crude distiller there are process control problems that typically are not handled well at the base control level because their complexity demands a more rigorous approach. Such problems are most often handled within a programmable device. Multivariable control (MVC) helps to stabilise key process-operating conditions by minimising the standard deviations from desired targets. When these key process-operating conditions are tightly controlled operations are better placed to challenge targets and operating conditions driving the plant toward a more profitable operating regime. At Riyadh refinery the existing pneumatic instrumentation was upgraded and a install a distributed control system (DCS) installed for use as a platform to implement MVC on refinery processing units. The MVC design techniques entailed developing a dynamic (i e time-dependent) model of the process derived by conducting a plant test. Using this model and...
