Israel and Hamas have reached a landmark agreement to cease hostilities after more than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed, and many more feared buried under the rubble. Israel and Hamas have agreed on a landmark truce to end hostilities in Gaza, facilitating a major prisoner exchange. This deal, brokered by Egypt and Qatar with U.S. […]
Almosafer’s comprehensive trends report highlights domestic tourism trends in Saudi for 2024 Riyadh: Almosafer’s latest travel trend report reveals a robust 44% growth in domestic bookings in 2024, marking a significant contribution (over 40%) to the overall travel landscape in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom’s rapidly growing and evolving tourism offerings continue to shape domestic travel […]
UAE/KSA: Alexa is always ready to help and has once again been on hand to answer the millions of questions posed by inquisitive customers and revealed this year’s ‘Alexa’s Most Asked Questions’ covering an array of the hottest trends and topics in 2024. Celebrities piqued a lot of curiosity, with Alexa users keen to learn […]
KUWAIT CITY: Temperatures in Kuwait have plunged to freezing lows, with some areas recording their first sub-zero temperatures of the winter season. The Kuwait Meteorological Department has issued a warning about a “significant drop” in temperatures, with lows reaching below 3°C in several parts of the country. The coldest period is expected between 3 am […]
Dubai: The second edition of the Best Companies for Women in Gulf (BCWG) study has been launched by Avtar Group in collaboration with Seramount. This benchmarking initiative identifies organisations excelling in fostering workplace diversity and inclusion across the GCC. The 2024 edition recognised 10 trailblazing companies for their efforts in empowering women through innovative policies […]
2025 GCC Retail Trends: Conscious spending, AI-powered tech, hyperlocal growth are set to redefine the shopping experience across the region. Dubai: Pathfinder Global, a leading innovator in AI-driven retail intelligence, highlights the top retail trends expected to shape the GCC market in 2025. These predictions highlight key drivers and emerging themes in the region’s evolving […]
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has officially secured the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment for the Kingdom. The decision was confirmed after a vote by FIFA’s General Assembly, with FIFA President Gianni Infantino announcing that global football associations unanimously backed the Kingdom’s bid. The 2034 World Cup is set to […]
72% of employees feel a sense of belonging at work, and 59% have strong confidence in their employer’s market position, reinforcing a sense of optimism and trust in their organisation’s future. Dubai: together, the first consultancy dedicated to workplace culture in the Middle East, has released its ‘2024 Workplace Culture Report’. As the first comprehensive […]
DOHA: The UAE Billiard National Team is competing in the Qatar World Cup 10 Ball Championship, organised by the Qatar Billiards and Snooker Federation. The championship, which runs until December 14, brings together 240 players from nearly 50 countries, making it one of the most prestigious global billiards events. The UAE team aims to showcase […]
• UAE demonstrates robust performance with 4.1% FMCG value growth and 2.8% T&D growth, while KSA shows measured FMCG growth at 1.8% with T&D experiencing a slight decline of 1.1% • Traditional Trade significantly outperforms Modern Trade across both markets, with UAE Traditional Trade surging at 6.4% and KSA achieving 2.4% growth, signaling a shift in consumer […]
Who are the top contenders for the inaugural Billboard Arabia Music Awards? Prepare for a spectacular performance featuring music icons including Elissa, Dystinct, Ahmad Saad, Ayed, and Tul8te, among other popular performers. Riyadh: The first-ever Billboard Arabia Music Awards will take place on 11 December 2024, at the King Fahad Cultural Centre, Riyadh, during Riyadh […]
