Business & Money | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:41 pm

China’s appetite for Dubai properties is increasing

Looking at an overview of the global real estate market in the past eight years, the strong purchasing power of mainland Chinese investors has led to healthy investment flow into countries, such as the US, Australia, UK, New Zealand; it has also led to an uplift in Southeast Asian market in the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:23 pm

Dubai Delivers On Tourist Volumes Again, With A Strong 8.36 Million Overnight Visitors In First Half Of 2019

Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive three per cent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 18 August, 2019 2:10 pm

2020 Volkswagen Passat Arrives in the Middle East

Volkswagen Middle East welcomes the new 2020 Passat to the region with three offerings of different variants and prices to suit a wide range of customers. The impressive and bold new redesign offers an impactful sedan offering in the region.     Over eight years ago, Volkswagen ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 6:06 am

General Entertainment Authority launches website ahead of Riyadh Season

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) on Saturday launched a website dedicated to receiving applications from companies and individuals wishing to participate in Riyadh Season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The website aims to give everyone a chance to take part in the season, which runs...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:24 am

Daily individual consumption of data during Hajj season exceeded global average by 95%:ITU

The International Telecommunication Union,ITU, has highlighted the telecommunications and information technology records achieved during Hajj this year, praising the Kingdom's distinguished infrastructure which has served as many as 2.5 million, in a specific geographic and situational range,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:13 am

Buraidah Date Festival in ‘auctioning’ phase

The “auctioning” phase is one of the primary stages in the process of buying and selling dates, with a direct impact on prices. It contributes to introducing the types and merits of dates, and the selling of them. During the Buraidah Date Festival, an auctioneer plays an important...

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Government | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:05 am

First pilgrims leave under Eyab initiative

Saudi Minister of Transport and Chairman of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), Dr. Nabeel Al-Amoudi, oversaw the departure of the first  group of pilgrims under the Eyab initiative on Saturday together with GACA President Abdulhadi bin Ahmed Al-Mansouri. Eyab seeks to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 18 August, 2019 5:00 am

Hiking Experience Brings Adventure and Interest to Taif Season

Taif Seaaon is providing mountain-hiking lovers the opportunity to take part in a range of activities, organized as part of the Al-Baid Masters event. Carefully planned, with all safety precautions in place, the event gives participants a rich and memorable experience.  Participants are...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 18 August, 2019 2:08 am

Al-Jahiz Pavilion Attracts Large Number of Visitors to Souk Okaz

The Al-Jahiz Pavilion was opened on August 15 at the Souk Okaz, as part of Taif Season, with a range of activities and events dedicated to showcasing the life and writings of one of the most important Arab scholars from antiquity. Since opening, the Al-Jahiz Pavilion has witnessed a huge...

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Business & Money | Saturday 17 August, 2019 5:24 pm

King Abdullah Air Defense College Commander Opens Armed Forces Exhibition at Souk Okaz in Taif Season

The commander of the King Abdullah College of Air Defense, Major General Mohammed bin Wada al-Thabeti, formally opened an armed forces exhibition at Souk Okaz, organized by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage as part of Taif Season.  At Souk Okaz, the commander cut the...

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