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Dammam Airports Company successfully concludes participation at Airport Show 2019 in Dubai
Dammam airport logs 8% air traffic growth in Q1 2019
DUBAI — Dammam Airports Company (DACO), successfully concluded its participation at this year's edition of the Airport Show 2019, a leading global event in the field of building and equipping airports, which was held from April 29, 2019 to May 1, 2019 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. During their presence at the show, held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Airports, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman & CEO of the Emirates Group, DACO showed its key series of projects that are part of its continuing strategic expansion initiative.Turki Abdullah Al Jawini, CEO, DACO, said “we are pleased to witness the strong response that we have received from our participation at this year's Airport...
May 04, 2019

Dammam airport logs 8% air traffic growth in Q1 2019

Mariam Fardous speaks up during a panel discussion
Diplomatic Quarter hosts #WomenWhoInspire health forum
RIYADH – Courtyard by Marriott Diplomatic Quarter hosted #WomenWhoInspire, an event introducing an inspiring panel of three pioneering women in the fields of health & wellness and athleticism, all of whom have become prominent figures in the worlds of fitness, sports, and female empowerment in Saudi Arabia. With an underlying ethos of inspiring the next generation of young Saudi professionals, Courtyard by Marriott has always championed the progressive thinker, and just like their trailblazer speakers, the Courtyard by Marriott is a contemporary leader in corporate hospitality ahead of its counterparts.“Courtyard strongly encourages everyone to pursue their dream and passion; because we share this passion of moving forward, of never settling, and because when they succeed, we...
May 04, 2019

Diplomatic Quarter hosts #WomenWhoInspire health forum

flynas launches Riyadh-New Delhi flights starting July 1
RIYADH — flynas, Saudi national air carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, has announced the launch of its new direct international flights between Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, and New Delhi, the capital of India, starting from July 1, 2019. flynas said it will operate 5 direct flights weekly between King Khalid International Airport and New Delhi India Gandhi International Airport following the opening of flights to Hyderabad last June 2018. The adding of this new destination aims to meet the growing demand for flights between Riyadh and New Delhi, and comes to support flynas global expansion strategy. flynas passengers can now book their flights between Riyadh and New Delhi through all flynas’ booking platforms, including sales agents and the flynas...
May 04, 2019

flynas launches Riyadh-New Delhi flights starting July 1

Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy showing positive outlook
Riyadh — Recent data show that Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy is growing with a positive outlook, according to Bloomberg.Bank lending to private businesses grew last quarter at the fastest pace since 2016 and a gauge of economic activity rose the most in over a year. Consumer spending also improved, the report said.Khatija Haque, head of Middle East and North Africa Research at Emirates NBD, Dubai biggest bank expects non-oil gross domestic product to expand 2.7 percent this year, the fastest pace in four years.The Emirates NBD Purchasing Managers’ Index, a measure of business activity in the non-oil private sector, saw the fastest expansion since the last three months of 2017.Despite a drop in ATM withdrawals in March, Saudi residents flashed their plastic cards enough to push...
May 04, 2019

Saudi Arabia's non-oil economy showing positive outlook

Seven tips to beat allergies in Ramadan and summer
RIYADH — With sandstorms, pollen and airborne allergens such as tobacco and cooking smoke, unclean air is a reality in the Saudi Arabia. As we head into Ramadan and the hot season, Blueair’s General Manager for Middle East & Africa, TR Ganesh offers some tips on how to combat seasonal respiratory complaints. Sick days at school and work have been common in recent weeks as inclement weather batters Saudi Arabia and residents deal with a sudden onset of allergies and asthma attacks. With sandstorms affecting large parts of the country and forecasters expecting the bad weather to continue, the situation could remain difficult for those susceptible to atmospheric triggers. Retreating indoors won’t help much – indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outside air according...
May 04, 2019

Seven tips to beat allergies in Ramadan and summer

Representatives from ACWA Power, Gulf Investment Corporation, and Alternative Energy Projects sign agreement for Oman’s largest utility-scale Solar PV Independent Power Project
Oman to build its largest utility-scale solar PV power plant
MUSCAT — A consortium composed of ACWA Power, Gulf Investment Corporation (GIC), and Alternative Energy Projects Co. (AEPCo) has executed the project agreements for the development of Ibri-2 Independent Power Producer (IPP) with the Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP). The project, to be developed on a BOO (build, own, operate) basis, includes the development, finance, construction, and operation of the 500 MWac solar PV power plant. The project will be located around 300km west of Muscat, and will contribute towards increasing power supplies in the Sultanate. OPWP awarded the project to the winning consortium following an international competitive tendering process that included 12 qualified bidders. The winning consortium submitted the best economic tariff for the...
May 04, 2019

Oman to build its largest utility-scale solar PV power plant

BlackRock, HSBC launch Saudi investment funds
Riyadh — BlackRock and HSBC — prominent asset managers — have launched dedicated Saudi Arabia investment funds, according to the Financial Times.Larry Fink and John Flint, chief executives of BlackRock and HSBC respectively, attended a financial conference held in Riyadh last month alongside other senior figures including Frédéric Oudéa, chief executive of Société Générale, and David Schwimmer, chief executive of the London Stock Exchange.BlackRock and HSBC Global Asset Management have each launched exchange traded funds in the past month that will track the MSCI Saudi Arabia 20/35 Capped Index, which focuses on mid and large-cap companies in the Gulf state.The HSBC unit, which manages $451bn, said the launch was “in response to interest from international investors...
May 04, 2019

BlackRock, HSBC launch Saudi investment funds

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Google Assistant launches in Arabic in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH — Google has announced recently that the Google Assistant, a virtual assistant available on mobile devices designed to help people get more things done with their phone, has launched in Saudi Arabia on both Android and iOS devices and can understand the Saudi dialect and answering in standard Arabic. The Assistant will also be available in Egypt where people will also be able to converse with it using the Egyptian dialect. “The Google Assistant brings together all of the technology and smarts we've been building for years. With the Google Assistant, you can talk or text with Google in a natural way, helping you get more done in your everyday life. This is the latest in a series of features we launched for our Arabic-speaking users and the Assistant will only get better with...
May 04, 2019

Google Assistant launches in Arabic in Saudi Arabia

DSFL KAUST (2)
First ever co-ed driving skills for Life in Saudi Arabia launched
JEDDAH – Ford’s Driving Skills for Life (DSFL) delivered another first for Saudi Arabia last week, when the award-winning safe driving program visited the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Thuwal, to deliver the first ever program for both the men and women on campus. In partnership with the Ford Motor Company Fund, the university hosted DSFL, addressing newly-licensed male drivers, whilst also hosting Ford’s unique DSFL for Her, created for women embarking on their first journey behind the wheel in the Kingdom. Ford Driving Skills for Life helps young drivers improve their skills in four key areas that are critical factors in more than 60 per cent of vehicle crashes: hazard recognition, vehicle handling, speed, and space management Ford also...
May 04, 2019

First ever co-ed driving skills for Life in Saudi Arabia launched

Yesser organizes Putting Citizens First Forum
RIYADH — The e-Government program (Yesser), in cooperation with EY, organized the Putting Citizens First forum last April 30. The event, which was attended by 650 local and international experts and interested parties in the area of digital transformation, saw the launch of a several innovative initiatives which aim to raise awareness and develop a digital governmental approach that contributes to establishing an integrated environment and digital community. In the Forum’s opening address, Eng. Ali Bin Nasser Al-Assiri, Chairman of the Yesser Program, said the event aims to keep up with the fast-paced development in the area of digital transactions to provide enhanced services to citizens. Eng. Al-Assiri further noted that highlighting pioneering global experiences and best practices...
May 04, 2019

Yesser organizes Putting Citizens First Forum

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