Culture & Education | Saturday 28 May, 2016 6:45 am

A center for media excellence

MINISTER of Culture and Information Adel Al-Turaifi opened on Thursday evening the new headquarters of the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) in Riyadh. Speaking on the occasion, Al-Turaifi, who is also chairman of the board of directors of SPA, described the new building as an excellent addition to the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 May, 2016 5:47 am

Sadara and Saudi-Korean JV sign supply pact

Sadara Chemical Company (Sadara) has entered into a supply agreement with Surfactants’ Detergent Company (SDC), a joint venture being developed by a Saudi/South Korean consortium which plans to build a chemical production facility in PlasChem Park, located in Jubail Industrial City II. The ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 May, 2016 5:40 am

SABIC launches innovation hub

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) has launched an innovation hub that would develop downstream businesses in the petrochemical industry and help build new energy-saving smart homes. Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Thenayan Al-Saud, SABIC’s chairman, said Wednesday at the launch that ...

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Cars & Autos | Saturday 28 May, 2016 5:11 am

FCA & UMC Bring The Exciting Dodge Driving Experience To Riyadh

Staged over three days at Al Reem International Circuit in Riyadh, the Dodge Driving Experience welcomed brand ambassadors from the Mopar Arabia club, important media representatives from Saudi Arabia and key VIP and fleet customers.   Guests had the opportunity not only to experience...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 May, 2016 4:57 am

Alpha Destination Management Company Participates at MICE roadshow in Europe

The UAE-based Alpha Destination Management, a leading destination management company in the GCC region has strongly participated at the recently-concluded Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE Roadshow), organized by Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai’s official...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 28 May, 2016 4:52 am

All new Dual-Sim Samsung Galaxy S7 & S7 Edge devices arrive to the Saudi market

In line with popular demand to provide optimum solutions for consumers around the globe, Samsung Electronics announced the arrival of its new Galaxy S7 & S7 edge with dual sim capabilities to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The amazing devices have the exact features as the single sim phones...

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Business & Money | Saturday 28 May, 2016 3:49 am

The Coca-Cola Company Announces New International Structure, Promotes Key Leaders

The Coca-Cola Company today announced a new streamlined international structure to better align its operating units against its global bottling footprint and to promote and develop key Coca-Cola leaders. “Today’s announcement outlines important changes to our international operating...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 28 May, 2016 3:23 am

Samsung Electronics Introduces the EVO Plus 256GB MicroSD Card, with the Highest Capacity in its Class

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., an expert provider of advanced memory solutions, unveiled its newest memory card globally – the EVO Plus 256GB microSD card. The EVO Plus 256GB offers the highest capacity for a microSD card in its class, delivering fast speeds and an expanded memory storage for ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 28 May, 2016 3:00 am

Oman Air Launches Daily Flights To Mashhad

Oman Air is to launch a brand-new service between Muscat and the Iranian city of Mashhad from 1st June 2016.   This is Oman Air’s second destination in Iran, following the launch of flights to Tehran in 2012. The carrier will operate daily flights aboard Boeing 737-800...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 27 May, 2016 6:22 am

Rabigh Power Plant 2 receives MEED award

Saudi Electric Company’s Rabigh 2 Power Plant (4x700MW) on Wednesday received its Power & Water Project of the Year Award handed out by the Middle East Economic Digest (MEED) in Dubai. MEED’s Quality Awards for Projects 2016 is in recognition of companies that maintain quality...

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