Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 January, 2016 10:51 am

ETIHAD AIRWAYS APPOINTS LOWE OPEN AS GLOBAL DIRECT MARKETING AGENCY

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed Lowe Open as its first global direct marketing agency following a competitive pitch.   The UK-based creative agency has been tasked with enhancing direct marketing activities for the Abu Dhabi-based airline....

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 January, 2016 7:18 am

New satellite to upgrade remote sensing capability

The International Conference on Remote Sensing concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday and the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), which sponsored the event, announced plans to launch a new satellite in cooperation with China which will upgrade its remote sensing facilities and...

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Government | Thursday 21 January, 2016 6:23 am

Major oil accord energizes Riyadh-Beijing partnership

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and President Xi Jinping of China launched a major oil refinery project on Wednesday, reflecting the growing partnership between the two countries. The deal would see the further expansion of the $10 billion Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 21 January, 2016 4:17 am

Touchdown in your favourite holiday hotspot with British Airways in 2016

According to a survey conducted by British Airways, taking part in family activities, discovering entertainment venues and visiting historical landmarks are among the top activities that KSA residents look forward to when they travel.   British Airways’ first special fares campaign ...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 21 January, 2016 4:02 am

Nissan’s Award-Winning Juke gets personal with new optional kits

Nissan has made the award-winning new Nissan Juke crossover even more distinctive for Middle East customers and enthusiasts, with two new optional ‘Personalisation Packs’ exclusive to the region.   “The new Nissan Juke recently won the ‘Best Compact Utility...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 January, 2016 3:05 am

Samsung Makes a Rotation with Introduction of Samsung Gear S2

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. announced the launch of Samsung Gear S2 smartwatch. A result of assiduous progressive innovation in the wearables category, the Samsung Gear S2 is purposefully designed with a versatile circular display and unique rotating bezel that provides an optimized user...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 21 January, 2016 2:00 am

Canon Middle East introduces ‘Urban Exploration’ trend in the Middle East

Canon Middle East showcased its exciting collection of cameras, printers and photo storage devices at an exclusive event held in Ras al Khaimah.     The leader in imaging solutions introduced for the first time in the Middle East, the unique concept of ‘Urban...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 21 January, 2016 1:03 am

King opens petroleum research & study center

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Chinese President  Xi Jinping remotely inaugurated the Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (YASREF) located in Yanbu on Wednesday. The King also inaugurated in Riyadh the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC), a...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 January, 2016 3:25 pm

More efforts needed to improve investment/job opportunities for women, say GCF experts

The Saudi government’s recent drive to increase women’s participation in business and create more job opportunities for them has been successful, according to leading female figures. Speaking ahead of the ninth Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF), which will discuss the topic of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 January, 2016 3:23 pm

Fortinet Recognizes Top 2015 Partners and Distributors at Global Partner Conference

Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT) – the global leader in high-performance cybersecurity solutions, today announced the winners of this year's top partner awards. This year's award ceremony was held at the company's Global Partner Conference, which is currently taking place in Cancun,...

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