November 04, 2018:  The Emirates Defense Companies Council (EDCC), is taking part in the Saudi National Security and Risk Prevention Expo (SNSR), which opened today in Riyadh and is being held under the patronage of HRH Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, Interior Minister of Saudi Arabia. Patronized by Tawazun ......

Dubai, UAE, October 31, 2018:  Achieving Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 requires consolidation of regulations in order to attract foreign investment, create new jobs and transfer private sector skills to the public sector. This was the consensus during accountancy and finance body ICAEW’s Corporate Finance Faculty roundtable ......

(Makkah, KSA, 27 August 2018):   Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, the luxury hotel serving the pilgrims coming to Makkah and located directly over the Holy Haram Al Sharif Piazza and King Fahd Gate, recently hosted more than 20 children from Dar Al-Ber Charity Association.  The project was part of the hotel’s corporate ......

Seminar held in partnership with the Institute of Finance and under the patronage of SAMA Governor   August, 2nd, 2018:    Thomson Reuters will host the 10th Annual Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Seminar on September 26 & 27, 2018 in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The seminar, which celebrates its tenth ......

A Danfoss survey reveals that 83% of respondents understand the impact of food waste on the environment and 77% actively take action to reduce their waste footprint While residents are trying to not throw their leftover food away throughout the year, 79% reported they are especially more conscious of this during Ramadan Dubai, United ......

• Kempinski Focusing on Social Responsibility during the Holy Month of Ramadan

14 November 2018:  Turkish Airlines, who has recently announced its passenger and cargo traffic results for October, reached 83.4% load factor in that month. On top of the strong base effect of the last year, the growth in the number of passengers, revenue per kilometer and load factor, is an important indicator of the continued growing ......

Codeshare to cover 41 destinations on the two carriers’ networks Etihad Airways Engineering to provide select maintenance services for SAUDIA fleet at Abu Dhabi hub Discussions taking place to explore commercial cargo joint opportunities Plans to offer reciprocal ‘earn and burn’ on frequent flyer programmes October ......

October 13, 2018:   A Saudi delegation from the customs of King Abdul Azziz International Airport in Jeddah highly applauded the high advanced level Dubai Customs has reached. During their visit to the Passenger Operations Department in Dubai International Airport, Terminal 3, the Saudi visitors expressed admiration and willingness ......

MEBAA Conference Jeddah Highlights Industry Opportunities Saudi Arabia, 05 September, 2018:   The MEBAA Conference Jeddah took place yesterday at the Jeddah Hilton, and brought together the business aviation industry from the region. Speaking at the event, Captain Bander Khaldi, Managing Director, National Aviation Academy, said that ......

Reliable secure communication infrastructure has contributed to a fearless stay of more than two million pilgrims at the holy sites in Makkah, Saudi Arabia    Dubai, UAE – 2 September 2018:   Together with the telecom companies STC Specialized and House of Invention International (HOI) in Saudi Arabia, Airbus has ......

• Gulf Centre for Aviation Studies Hosts Royal Saudi Air Force
• Airbus unveils winners of its ‘Entaliq in KSA' initiative
• Airbus to reveal winners of the second edition of ‘Entaliq in KSA'
• Millennium Hotels and Resorts Expands Further in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Millennium Madinah ...
• Facilities Management in Aviation
• Dammam Airports Company and Serco Middle East sign contract to provide Fire and Rescue Services at K ...
• Elaf Group a major tourism player in KSA

Saudi Arabia, September 19, 2018:  According to ICAEW’s latest Economic Insight report, the outlook for the Saudi economy remains strongly tied to the developments in international oil markets. Rising oil prices this year and potential supply disruptions from Libya, Venezuela and Iran, have improved the economic prospects for the Saudi ......

UL, through Gulf Renewables Lab, delivers its first solar power technology training and certification course in Dammam, KSA  Five-day session guides in the safe installation and maintenance of photovoltaic (PV) panels and systems. Extensive training course created to help provide the highly-skilled and qualified workforce essential for ......

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – November 19, 2018:   The new Huawei custom operating system comes with the all-new gesture navigation mode. So how does this improve upon the already stellar FullView user experience?  Effective One-Handed Operation In times of travel and transportation, everyone knows the value of a smartphone in ......

More than two million deals on products from leading brands  Souq empowers over 14,000 sellers and local brand across the region to succeed this White Friday Local and global brands go on sale from 20 to 24 November with up to 70%  More deals than last year across all categories, from electronics to furniture, fashion, toys and ......

14th November, 2018:   Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, won the first place prize of the prestigious King Khalid Responsible Competitiveness Award. This announcement was made during the illustrious annual Award Gala which took place Monday 12th of ......

• Huawei Showcases Mate20 Series in Several Platforms in The Kingdom
• Epson's Saudi roadshow highlights environment friendly Inkjet printers in line with Saudi Vision 203 ...
• Leader appointment for the Deloitte Digital Center in Riyadh
• Welcome to the new Space Age
• LG and Shaker Advances their Air Conditioning Academy In Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, October 30, 2018:  The Ideal Teacher Center, an affiliate of Dar Al-Hekma University, marked the World Teachers’ Day on Wednesday October 3rd by launching the Ideal Teacher Program Seventh Session under the theme “Innovative Learning Institution”. Monetary prizes for innovative schools and teachers were ......

The CISI has partnered with King Faisal University, making it the first ‘CISI Partner University’ in Saudi Arabia, providing students, graduates and faculty access to CISI qualifications The collaboration aims to boost knowledge among future financial services practitioners in the Kingdom through globally recognised ......

Jeddah, October 06, 2018:  After Shahad Sari, who possess talented and gifted design skills, gave up hope on completing her undergraduate studies because her admission application was rejected by the only university that offers a fashion design program in her city due to limited seats, Dar Al-Hekma University has offered her full scholarship ......

• Dar Al Hekma University organizes Creativity Week for freshman students for the 4th time
• How To Ensure Your Child's Safety Online
• Three Dar Al Hekma students receive Qimam Award for High-Potential Leaders
• 6-Day SCTDA Tour Guide Training Program Conducted by SUC
• One Day Course in Dealing with and Managing Difficult Stakeholders

Ashridge to coach HR Leaders on maximizing company business value and their strategic impact October 23, 2018:   Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 challenges HR leaders in Saudi to take progressive steps to bring about organizational changes aimed at ensuring greater business success.  Ashridge Executive Education has launched a ......

Overview We expect economic growth in Saudi Arabia to be stable, averaging just over 2% per year over 2019-2021. Higher-than-expected fiscal revenues have been met with higher expenditures, but we do not expect a material deviation from official fiscal targets. We are affirming our 'A-/A-2' long- and short-term sovereign ratings ......

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - September 26, 2018:   Thomson Reuters inaugurated the 10th Compliance and Anti-Money Laundering Seminar in association with the Institute of Finance and under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Abdulkarim Akholifey, Governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and Chairman of Anti-Money Laundering ......

• Multi-billion dollar Saudi entertainment resort launches in record time using semi-permanent buildin ...
• Bloomberg and Saudi Research and Marketing Group (SRMG) Unveil New Details of Partnership
• PIF Announces Fii 2018 Advisory Board
• Bank Al Bilad invests in leaders through Ashridge flagship program
• Al Basel Group's new jewelry business in KSA to boost localization efforts

October 21, 2018:  Aston Martin Lagonda’s sixth region – Middle East, North Africa & Turkey (MENAT) – has been fully integrated into international operations with its UAE-based representative office now up and running. Previously President of Aston Martin UK & South Africa, Dan Balmer has taken the role of President, ......

Saudi woman racer Aseel Al Hamad commemorates the reversal of the ban on female drivers with a lap of honour in her home country Today, Jaguar and Aseel join forces to remember this historic day each year by kicking off World Driving Day –  a global programme which invites both men and women to celebrate the enjoyment of driving ......

Dubai, UAE, June 23, 2018:  On June 24, 2018, women in Saudi Arabia will be legally able to drive on the roads of the Kingdom. This is a momentous time in history and we are delighted to be able to welcome Saudi women “to the front”, to the driver’s seat. Ford Motor Company was built on the belief that freedom of movement ......

 October 4, 2018:   As businesses in Saudi Arabia work towards supporting the country’s Saudi Vision 2030, Ashridge Executive Education is organizing an insightful programme for leaders to explore new leadership styles that will help them to achieve higher growth for their companies. To be held from 14 to 18 October 2018, ......

26 September 2018 - The Saudi Agricultural Exhibition 2018 organized by the Riyadh Exhibitions Company (REC) Ltd. under the patronage of H.E. Eng. Abdulrahman Al Fadley, Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture, is set to take place from October 7 till 10, 2018. The exhibition will focus on the agricultural sector and the more than SAR 200 ......

August 27, 2018 – The “Galleria Ballroom,” one of the luxurious venues in Jeddah, is designed with exceptional features to host luxurious weddings, social events and conferences to meet the aspirations of luxury seekers and provide them with a special experience. The ballroom is in the The Galleria Hotel, a part of the Elaf ......

November 13, 2018:  Tryano, the only luxury department store in Abu Dhabi is happy to announce the launch of ELEMIS, the first one in the Middle East exclusively at Tryano. ELEMIS is the pioneering British skincare and spa brand, working with over 1,600 luxurious spas and salons, 155 lavish cruise ship spas and over 150 retail stores ......

Inspired by the Purity of Shapes and Colours Seen in Nature in Winter, the New  Purely Pandora Jewellery Series Offers a Contemporary Take on Iconic Styles. November 11, 2018:  The new Purely PANDORA series takes PANDORA’s signature metals and design elements to a whole new dimension. High-quality materials from timeless ......

November 08, 2018:  Who doesn't love the festive season? The truth is no one, because it's days filled with holiday parties, family lunches and dinners, sweet treats and lots and lots of gifts. Sounds amazing, but no one enjoys the horrors of finding the best gifts, so here's something to help you.    To keep you ......

• Children in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia among youngest in the world to receive first mobile device: Nort ...
• D1 Milano Launches Exlcusive Limited Edition Collection –The Khaleeji
• AIGNER FIRENZE: The Renaissance Collection
• Bottega Veneta Introduces L'absolu
• Michael Kors Dials Up the Glamour for Holiday 2018

November 08, 2018:  Chloé’s  unique  aesthetic  distinguishes  the  new  Spring/Summer  version  of  the  iconic  “Rosie”  style,  now  revamped with a subtle heart-shaped design. The brand’s artisanal flair is revealed in the intricate finishing ......

Exclusive Opening Brings Together Elite VIP Clientele at the Store in Kingdom Mall, Riyadh Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 21, 2018:   Robinsons, the luxury fashion retail store established in 1858, has opened its very first store in Saudi Arabia, at the prestigious Kingdom Mall in Riyadh, one of the city’s largest malls. The ......

October 16, 2018:  This fall, Michael Kors is moving its store at The Dubai Mall to a new, expanded location. To celebrate the new Middle East flagship, which will showcase even more of the world of Michael Kors, the brand is introducing a special-edition Whitney handbag, to be available in Michael Kors stores across the Middle ......

• The FW18 Trend Report From Weill Paris
• Diana Arno Expands Online Shopping to Middle East
• The Trendiest Fall/Winter 2018 Accessories From Etoile ‘La Boutique'
• Introducing Salvatore Ferragamo's Men's Sun and Optical Capsule
• Marchon Eyewear and G-III Apparel Group Sign Exclusive Global Licensing Agreement For DKNY and Donna ...

And “ITA’AM” project qualifies to the RECon awards in Las Vegas  November  5, 2018:   Continuing the great streak of success and achievements by maintaining the standards of excellence and innovation through campaigns that were launched throughout the year, the Red Sea Mall in Jeddah was crowned with the ......

Leading local and international interior design companies descend upon Riyadh  Riyadh, KSA, 1 November 2018:   Majid bin Abdulmohsen AlHokair, Vice Chairman of the Board of Al Hokair Group officially opened the inaugural edition of INDEX Saudi 2018, a new regional interior design show connecting more than 5,000 designers, ......

October 24, 2018: Overview In a previous blog post we detailed the TRITON intrusion that impacted industrial control systems (ICS) at a critical infrastructure facility. We now track this activity set as TEMP.Veles. In this blog post we provide additional information linking TEMP.Veles and their activity surrounding the TRITON intrusion to a ......

• Dar Al Arkan Seeks Accreditation from ETMAM for Three Developments in Riyadh City
• Millennium Hotels and Resorts MEA launches ‘TooMooH' in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Makkah Millennium Hotel & Towers wins “Best 5-star Hotel” at the Arabian Travel Awards 2018
• Saudi Arabia's Interior Design Market Sharpens Focus, Accounting for One Third of Sar35.6 Billion GC ...
• Al Faisaliah Hotel Riyadh Celebrates Saudi National Day with Great Turnout

14 - 27 October 2018 Riyadh - 14 October 2018:  Burj Rafal Hotel Kempinski has announced the launch of the Chinese Food Festival from 14 to 27 October, where an assortment of the most delicious Chinese food will be served, such as Kung Pao, Ciao-mian, Cantonese and other famous dishes, as well as beverages. The festival will provide an ......

2520 Female Visitors within 5 Days of Asir Campaign Saudi Arabia, October 31, 2018:  The National Campaign Events for Early Detection of Breast Cancer (2018), which was held by the General Directorate of Health Affairs in Asir Region was fulfilled. It was organized by the Department of Communication, Relations and Awareness of the ......

Market research shows a 14.1% incidence of non-domestic cigarette packs in Saudi Arabia for Q2 of 2018, almost doubling from 7.2% in Q4 of 2017 Excise and VAT have increased the price of cigarettes in some GCC nations, giving rise to illicit trade  Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: 22 October 2018:   A recent report by the ......

Dubai, UAE, October 07, 2018:  The campaign of the Saudi Ministry of Health to raise awareness about breast cancer in Asir region, will be launched on October 10th under auspices of Al- Jazeera Paints, as its continues custom to provide social support. The campaign will begin next Wednesday at Al- Rashed Mall in Abha and will continue for ......

• Clean Air in Classrooms Improves Student Performance

Saudi Arabia, November 04, 2018:  Saudi Airlines Cargo Company has once again helped bring World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) event to the Kingdom by transporting all the equipment and supplies for the long-anticipated Crown Jewel tournament to Riyadh. The WWE event, which millions of wrestling enthusiasts look forward to, will go ahead ......

Saudi Arabia, October 30, 2018:  Saudi Airlines Cargo Company has signed an agreement with Gallup Inc., the global management consulting company, for developing Saudia Cargo employee performance and studying its employee trends and performance levels. The agreement comes in line with the company's Strategy 2020.   Saudia ......

Saudi Arabia, October 29, 2018:  Saudi Airlines Cargo Company appointed Abdulrahman Al-Mubarak as Chief Ground Handling Officer for the company’s ground handling business unit. This appointment comes as part of Saudia Cargo’s recognition of the important role its ground handling business unit has in achieving its Strategy ......

• Homoola Launches Road Freight Load-Matching in Saudi Arabia
• Al-Futtaim Logistics expands warehouse facility in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s DIEC invests SR10 billion to help build more cinema halls, estimated to reach 2,600 cinema screens in 2030 that will drive revenues as Saudi Arabia’s youth ready to spend more on entertainment   Key Announcement: SR12 billion is being invested in Saudi cinema industry between now and 2030 Saudi Arabia ......

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Oct 10, 2018:   After its successful opening in Jeddah, BOUNCE Middle East is all set to open the world’s first female-only trampoline park in Riyadh.  BOUNCE will be bringing its high-energy trampoline park and X-Park adventure challenge course to the capital allowing the female residents to literally ......

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA and STAMFORD, Conn., October 7, 2018 –   The WWE Championship match featuring AJ Styles vs. Daniel Bryan will take place at Crown Jewel at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Friday, November 2. Additionally, the Crown Jewel will also include a Universal Championship Triple Threat ......

• Registration open for the 4th MITEF Saudi Startup Competition
• WWE® Crown Jewel Set for November 2 in Saudi Arabia
• 17 Young Saudi Journalists Take Part in Second Bloomberg-Misk Training Program
• EverSnow to launch Snow Land at the Al Shallal Theme Park Ice Rink in Jeddah in partnership with F ...
• Skyline Book Fair 2018

Professionals countdown to next week’s INDEX Saudi as companies seek to capitalise on a growing market Riyadh, KSA, 25 October 2018:   A new wave of mega projects in Saudi Arabia are set to fuel major growth in the Kingdom’s US$3 billion interior design market.   Real estate developments with a combined value of ......

Involving about 34 Countries and 500 Companies Saudi Arabia, October 24, 2018:  The Saudi build exhibition 2018 was held on October 22nd in its 30th cession and will continue until the 25th of this month, targeting all construction related including products, tools, paints and others. It is considered the largest trade exhibition in the ......

Dyson revealed the Dyson Cyclone V10 TM cord-free vacuum, which will set the path for vacuum cleaner technology for the next decade. “It’s why we’ve stopped developing corded vacuums”.  The new Dyson digital motor V10 is the fastest and most advanced Dyson digital motor, spinning at up to 125,000 rpm and giving ......

• Al- Jazeera Paints celebrates The National Day with the sons of Al- Joof and The Northern Borders
• "Santex" and "Tilex" Are Two Adhesive Products for Tiles from Al-Jazeera Paints, ...

Effective 11 September 2018, employment across four sub-sectors within the retail sector in Saudi Arabia will be restricted to Saudi nationals only. Foreign nationals will be prohibited from working in forty-three different professions.   September 09, 2018:  Thirteen professions across three additional sub-sectors will be ......