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“Four Winds” Enhances its Position as one of the Most Trusted Specialized Companies in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Al Mani: “Receiving this international certification strengthens the company’s competitive advantages and solidifies its position as one of the most trusted specialist companies in the field of comprehensive and integrated logistics in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.” Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – April 16, 2024: Four Winds Saudi Arabia Limited, a Saudi leader in comprehensive […]
CEO of Thakher Development: We Anticipate that Makkah Will Host 30 Million Umrah Performers Annually Before 2030
Eng. Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al-Aboudi, CEO of Thakher Development Company, stated that he anticipates Makkah will host 30 million Umrah performers annually by 2030. Al-Aboudi made these remarks during his participation in a panel discussion at the second edition of the Manafea Forum 2024, which took place under the patronage of Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, […]
Riyadh Air and Artefact Sign Strategic Partnership to Innovate AI Solutions for the Aviation Industry
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; April 1, 2024: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s digitally native, world-class airline 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 […]
Rotana announces the soft opening of Dar Rayhaan by Rotanain Al Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
▪ Dar Rayhaan by Rotana marks Rotana’s second property to open in the Saudi Arabian coastal city, and the ninth in the Kingdom▪ Strengthening Rotana’s presence in the Kingdom, the four-star property adds 133 keys to its operating portfolio Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia – 31 March 2024: Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies […]
150,000 Careem Bike trips completed in Madinah since launch
The first public network of electric bicycles and scooters in Saudi Arabia was launched in Madinah at the end of 2023. On the official day of the Saudi Green Initiative, Careem Bike is proud to help reduce carbon emissions in the Kingdom. Madinah, Saudi Arabia – 27 March 2024 – Residents and visitors of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, have […]
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Hyundai Motor Group and RSG to Drive Eco-Friendly Mobility Solutions in Luxury Resorts in Saudi Arabia
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 25, 2024 – Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Red Sea Global (RSG) have agreed to collaborate on deploying eco-friendly mobility solutions in RSG’s luxury resorts in Saudi Arabia while exploring opportunities to implement innovative future mobility solutions. The Group and RSG signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with Dongkun […]
BUJAIRI TERRACE LIGHTS UP FOR RAMADAN WITH UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES, FROM EXQUISITE IFTAR MENUS, POP-UP RETAIL SPACES AND DAILY ENTERTAINMENT
Nestled within the historic city of Diriyah, ‘The City of Earth’, Bujairi Terrace offers the perfect setting to fully embrace the Holy Month, creating unforgettable memories for family and friends Indulge in an array of specially curated Iftar menus, available at Bujairi Terrace’s international, regional and local restaurants, including TAKYA, Villa Mamas and Hakkasan From […]
PPG participates in MRO Middle East 2024
Exhibit featured PPG AEROCRON chrome-free electrocoat primer DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2024: PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced its participation in MRO Middle East, a gathering of 200 international exhibitors from the airline maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) supply chain, which took place earlier this month in Dubai. “The commercial aviation aftermarket in the Middle East […]
Air Arabia shareholders approve 20% dividend distribution at Annual General Meeting
Sharjah, UAE; March 15, 2024: Air Arabia (PJSC) (DFM:AIRARABIA) shareholders approved the distribution of 20 percent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2023 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, which is equivalent to 20 fils per share, underscores another year of record financial performance for the award-winning low-cost carrier. […]
Riyadh Air celebrates historic first year anniversary as Saudi Arabia’s digitally native airline reaches several key milestones and announced significant partnership agreements
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 13th March 2023: Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, is celebrating an extraordinary first anniversary, following its historic inception on the 12th of March 2023. During its first year in operation Riyadh Air, which is set to fly to 100 countries by 2030, dominated industry conversations signing major agreements and partnerships with […]
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Emirates NBD KSA partners with Emirates Airline to transform regional travel with “Fly Now, Pay Down the Line’
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 12, 2024: Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa and Turkey) region, has signed an agreement with Emirates to launch “Fly Now, Pay Down the Line”, where customers can pay for tickets with a 0% installment plan instantly at the time of checkout on the Emirates […]
HILTON DEBUTS CURIO COLLECTION IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH THE OPENING OF THE HOTEL GALLERIA JEDDAH, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON
Beautiful lifestyle property offers guests 363 stylish rooms and world-class dining in the heart of the vibrant Tahlia Street Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12 March 2024: Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the opening of The Hotel Galleria Jeddah, Curio Collection by Hilton in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The opening marks the debut of Curio Collection by Hilton […]
As Ramadan Approaches, Address Jabal Omar Makkah Invites Guests to Embrace the Spirituality of the Season
Makkah, Saudi Arabia (8 March 2024): Address Jabal Omar Makkah, the iconic luxury hospitality destination in the heart of Makkah, is pleased to invite guests to embrace the sacred essence of the upcoming Ramadan. With the demand for Umrah and Hajj continuing to increase, this spiritual sanctuary plays a pivotal role in elevating Makkah’s dynamic hospitality landscape. […]
Discover timeless tranquillity as AlUla unveils rich cultural and culinary delights during Ramadan
· This year’s Ramadan celebrations in AlUla promise an array of enchanting and enriching experiences, and diverse hotel offerings · Activities include traditional iftars featuring authentic local cuisines and captivating cultural displays that illuminate the historic Incense Road AlUla, Saudi Arabia – 8 March 2024 The ancient city of AlUla, nestled in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, invites […]
FedEx Showcases its Innovative Aerospace Solutions at MRO Middle East 2024
FedEx leads the way in ensuring speed and reliability in shipping of critical airplane parts Dubai, UAE, March 6, 2024 — FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, showcased its one-stop shop aerospace solutions at the 2024 MRO Middle East Exhibition, a gathering of 200 international exhibitors from the […]
DAR GLOBAL LAUNCHES ‘TRUMP SIGNATURE VILLAS’ IN AIDA, OMAN: A GROUND-BREAKING PROJECT FEATURING LUXURY VILLAS WITHIN OMAN’S ELITE GATED COMMUNITY AND PREMIER GOLF DESTINATION
5 March 2024: Dar Global, the renowned luxury international real estate development company, announced the unveiling of Trump Villas at AIDA, one of Oman’s most expansive urban developments. This significant launch follows the strategic collaboration between Dar Global and The Trump Organization to develop a signature Trump community within AIDA. Once completed, the Trump Villas […]
New Murabba Development Company partners with Tourism Development Fund to bring Riyadh’s visionary downtown to life
Riyadh, February 29.2024 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 […]
Hilton Set to Quadruple its Presence in Saudi Arabia with Two-Thirds of its Portfolio Under Construction; Plans to Exceed 100 Hotels across the Kingdom
The Hotel Galleria Jeddah, Curio Collection by Hilton, Ribbon Cutting with Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta, Hilton leaders and SEDCO Holding representatives Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Monday, 28 February 2024: Hilton is re-affirming its commitment to growth in Saudi Arabia during a visit led by President & CEO Chris Nassetta as the global hospitality […]
As Ramadan Approaches, Address Jabal Omar Makkah Invites Guests to Embrace the Spirituality of the Season
Being at the forefront of the city’s thriving hospitality sector, this stunning hotel is ready to embrace the spirit of the holy month, promising a sanctified journey filled with tranquillity and unparalleled comfort The hotel’s Sky Mussallah, which holds the Guinness World Record for the highest hanging prayer room, is also the perfect place to […]
Riyadh Air Partners with Adobe to Deliver Personalized Global Travel Experiences, Powered by Generative AI
Riyadh, 28th February 2024 – Riyadh Air and Adobe today announced a strategic technology partnership. As Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, Riyadh Air will integrate with a broad range of travel partners, both in the Kingdom and globally, allowing guests to manage their entire travel experience through its digital properties. As the lead systems integrator, IBM Consulting will […]
Saudia and “WalaOne” Sign Partnership to Allow Customers to Convert Points to Miles in Alfursan Program
Riyadh: Wednesday, February 28, 2024 Saudia Group and “WalaOne” platform have signed a partnership that allows “WalaOne” customers to convert their points into miles in the Alfursan program and benefit from its travel benefits. Essam Mohammed Akhonbay, Vice President of Marketing at Saudia Group, and Eng signed the agreement. Obada Khalid, Head of Business Unit […]
NEOM announces Elanan, a unique wellness retreat embedded in nature
NEOM, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, February 21, 2024 – The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Elanan, an exclusive guest retreat that redefines luxury and well-being experiences, set in the heart of nature. Its announcement marks the latest addition to NEOM – the evolving sustainable development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia. Situated on the pristine Gulf of Aqaba coastline […]