Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:42 am

AlUla recognised with Sustainability Stand Award at Arabian Travel Market 2024

The ancient city of AlUla in northwest Saudi Arabia has been honoured with the prestigious Sustainability Stand Award at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, out of 2,844 other competing stand designs at the event.  This accolade highlights AlUla’s steadfast...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:34 am

Aviation experts at Arabian Travel Market highlight the pivotal role of innovation as regional passenger numbers soar

As passenger numbers in the Middle East are predicted to reach 429 million this year, representing a 5.4% increase on 2019 figures, a panel of aviation experts convened at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) yesterday to discuss how the market is changing, outlining their predictions for the future of air...

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Government | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:16 am

Saudia Group announces Hajj Season 2024 Plan Spanning 74 days to bring pilgrims from around the world to the Holy Sites

Saudia Group announces its operational plan for Hajj Season 2024, aimed at facilitating the transportation of pilgrims from around the world, streamlining all procedures and providing top-notch services at various service locations. Over 1.2 million seats have been allocated through optimal...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 9 May, 2024 9:18 am

Cisco Appoints David Meads to Lead Middle East, Africa, Romania, and CIS

Cisco today announced that it has appointed David Meads as Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, Romania, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). He succeeds Reem Asaad who drove Cisco’s business in the region for more than four years.  In this role, Meads will be...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 May, 2024 1:39 am

NWC starts implementation of 46 water and sanitation projects in Riyadh at SR +1.6 billion

The National Water Company (NWC), represented by the Central Cluster, announced that it has started the implementation of 46 water and sanitation projects in the Riyadh region, with lines and networks of more than 2,900 km, at a total cost of more than one billion and 600 million Saudi Riyals (SR). ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 12:57 am

Saudia and Season Tours sign an MoU for Saudi Arabia's Tourism Enhancement

Saudia and Season Tours have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2024) in Dubai, establishing their commitment to fostering Saudi Arabia as a global tourism hub. This partnership combines Saudia's extensive air services with Season Tours’ travel experiences,...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 May, 2024 12:52 am

Saudia Holidays and AlUla Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate AlUla as a Premier Year-Round Destination

Saudia Holidays in collaboration with AlUla, the ancient oasis city in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, has announced a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at the Arabian Travel Market 2024. This collaboration is set to enhance the travel experience to AlUla,...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 12:34 am

Amsa Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group extend partnership with the signing of Radisson Hotel Madinah set to open this year

Amsa Hospitality and Radisson Hotel Group are proud to announce the signing of Radisson Hotel Madinah, marking Amsa Hospitality’s and Radisson Hotel Group’s first property in the Holy City of Madinah. Set to be operational by the end of 2024, this newly built hotel demonstrates both...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 12:13 am

HMH Achieves Impressive Expansion in KSA, Adding Over 1,000 Rooms

The Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), pioneer in the hotel management in the Middle East and North Africa, has taken the centre stage in the mega event of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 ongoing at the Dubai International and Convention Centre. The four-day show, kicked off on May 6 with over...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 May, 2024 12:02 am

Aqaseem plans Sukuk issuance worth SAR 500M

Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals and Plastics Co.’s board announced, on April 28, its intention to set up a SAR Sukuk program. The company will issue local SAR-denominated, Shariah-compliant Sukuks at a value of SAR 500 million. The funding will be used to serve for the ...

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