Author: Mahdeehassan

Leading UAE-based smart FM solutions company HITEK Services, which is part of the Farnek group of companies, has initiated an agreement to supply more than 40 licences for its CAFMTEK solution, for Abu Dhabi Motor Sports Management (ADMM), which manages the Yas Marina Circuit, the home of the Formula 1® Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. CAFMTEK is mobile-enabled, computer-aided facility management (CAFM) software solution that supports facility managers by affording improved control over the assets, locations and resources in their facility. The solution provides real-time information, streamlining operations such as maintenance, cleaning and security. “The technology team at HITEK used Cloud…

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This Ramadan, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh welcomes guests to experience the true essence of the Holy Month with a distinctive line-up of culinary celebrations and tranquil experiences to be shared with family and friends.A Memorable StayFor a perfect escape in the city, the hotel’s special Ramadan Retreat package offers families a relaxing getaway in newly renovated rooms and suites inclusive of Iftar for two at the Ramadan Tent, 25% off on food & beverage, 25% off on spa treatments, 25% off on laundry and complimentary valet parking.Guests can also create unforgettable memories with a special Ramadan Nights package offering guests 20% off on room…

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Dubai, UAE – Gulf Court Hotel Business Bay is excited to announce its Ramadan offering at Café Délices; Guests are invited to indulge in a sumptuous Iftar buffet to celebrate the Holy Month with stunning views of the Dubai Water Canal. As the sun sets, immerse yourselves in the serene melodies of live oud music while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Dubai Water Canal and break your fast at our Ramadan Iftar buffet featuring an array of regional and international dishes. Priced at AED 159 per person, our Iftar menu boasts a live carving station and a variety of…

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NEOM has emerged to be the most preferred destination to purchase homes for Saudi buyers and GCC high-net-worth individuals, according to Knight Frank’s flagship 2023 Saudi Report. The destination has remained a preferred destination for the second year in a row, last year, The Red Sea and Diriyah took second and third places. For 2023, Jeddah Central and King Salman Park are the new preferred targets on the charts. Durrani added, “The Red Sea Project has slipped to fifth place and this is most likely due to the fact that it is among one of the most advanced Giga projects,…

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Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector has attracted more than 120m visitors since, 2019. Highlight events included all-star football matches, restaurant openings, cultural events and more than 1,380 music concerts. Turki bin Abdul Mohsen Al Al Sheikh, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), Advisor at the Royal Court announced the figures, reporting data from 2019 until the first quarter of 2023. Entertainment in Saudi Arabia Al Sheikh said that the record number comes as a culmination of support from Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister for the emerging sector.…

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MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the Kremlin on Monday, in a visit that sent a powerful message to Western leaders allied with Ukraine that their efforts to isolate Moscow have fallen short. As he greeted Xi, Putin also said he welcomed his plan for “settlement of the acute crisis in Ukraine.” Xi’s visit showed off Beijing’s new diplomatic swagger and gave a political lift to Putin just days after an international arrest warrant was issued for the Kremlin leader on war crimes charges related to Ukraine. The two major powers have described Xi’s three-day…

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Dubai: The first ‘Open Auction for Distinctive Vehicle Number Plates’ this year held by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Dubai on March 18 raised Dh38.21 million, it was revealed today. The sale topper was AA15, which sold for Dh5.22 million followed by AA20 for Dh3.78 million. The plate R76 was auctioned for Dh1.88 million; Y55555 brought back Dh1.7 million while X6666 fetched Dh1.32 million. RTA offered a total of 90 “fancy” plates for bidding in the auction. Such numbers represent important occasions, symbols, events and milestones in the lives of their respective bidders,…

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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, Chairman of the Expo 2020 Dubai Higher Committee; and Chairman of Expo City Dubai Authority, has submitted Expo 2020 Dubai’s closing report to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body for all World Expos. Titled “The Expo 2020 Dubai Story”, the report is a complete account of the UAE’s Expo journey and joins the Bid Dossier and Registration Document to complete the trilogy of Expo 2020 Dubai publications officially presented to…

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The Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia has called on people to look for the crescent moon on Tuesday, the sighting of which would start the holy month of Ramadan. State news agency SPA reported that the country’s Supreme Court has requested anyone who sights the crescent moon, whether with the naked eye or using binoculars, to report it to the nearest court and register their testimony. Alternatively, they can contact the nearest relevant authorities to guide them. The sighting of the crescent moon marks the start of Ramadan for Muslims across the world. Pilgrims travelling to Makkah can obtain permits…

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Umm Al Quwain: The Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology announced the latest developments in the archaeological excavation of Siniya island in its third season, indicating the existence of the oldest pearling town in the Arabian Gulf located on Siniya island, which flourished between the late 6th and mid-8th centuries AD. The town is located near to the ancient Christian monastery (Siniya Monastery), which was discovered last year. Sheikh Majid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mualla, Chairman of Umm Al Quwain Department of Tourism and Archaeology, said, “this is a discovery of major significance for the history of…

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