Mumbai : The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of India’s gem and jewellery industry, is set to host the first-ever Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025) from 11th to 13th September 2025 at the Jeddah Superdome. This landmark event is supported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah and the Embassy of India in Riyadh. SAJEX 2025 is Powered by IGI and supported by Saudi Invest, Jeddah Chamber, Makkah Chamber, The Jeddah Jewellery Association, Dubai Jewellery Group, and Gold Centre, with Arabian Horizon as the…
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STC Bank awarded the Fastest Growing Bank in Saudi Arabia at the Global Brand Frontier Awards, organized by Boston Brand, a global research and media company. Each year, this award honors various categories of successful initiatives and companies that have achieved outstanding accomplishments in selected sectors. STC Bank, a leading Saudi digital bank, actively contributes to innovation in the country and broader region’s FinTech space, built on a culture of creativity and ambition with a mission to change the way finance works in the GCC by providing digital-first and convenient banking solutions. The bank allows customers to open a fully…
Tailor-made experiences alongside an array of international sporting, fashion and cultural events set against a scenic backdrop of the autumnal countryside of Milan, Rome and Florence Travellers to Milan this fall can experience the Italian city at its finest, whether exploring the vibrant rural landscape, awaking their culinary senses or attending a host of international events heading to the city and its surroundings in the remaining months of the year, including the F1 Monza Grand Prix, Milano Film Festival and Lake Como Design Week. Offering a gateway to Italy’s finest traditions, where luxury meets cultural exploration, the Lungarno Collection’s Portrait…
Baden-Baden : It is the comeback of a European hotel icon: The Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden opens its doors on 14 August after comprehensive renovations – a place full of history, splendor and enjoyment. Located in the heart of Baden-Baden, Europe’s most renowned spa town at the foot of the Black Forest, the hotel impressively combines historic substance with contemporary elegance. It is the return of a legend: As the founding hotel of the Steigenberger brand, the Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden carries a special symbolic significance and today, 95 years after its original opening as the first Steigenberger Hotel, sets new standards…
In line with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, the partnership between Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC) and Emirates NBD enhances ease of doing business and drives economic growth Dubai : Dubai Business Registration and Licensing Corporation (DBLC), part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), has highlighted the transformative impact of its strategic alliance with Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) region, through integration with the Dubai Unified Licence (DUL) initiative. As one of the first banks officially onboarded to the DUL, Emirates NBD…
Soudah, : Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Heritage Preservation Society to cooperate in safeguarding and documenting tangible and intangible cultural heritage in the Soudah Peaks project area. This partnership is in line with the national efforts to preserve heritage and activate its role in sustainable development, it is aligned with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It also reflects the company’s commitment to preserving cultural identity, enhancing community participation, and supporting…
In a new multiplatform series Seasons, CNN explores the shifting trends that are shaping global culture. Alongside bespoke social and digital content, audiences can dive deeper with a quarterly 30-minute show. In the first episode, host Hikari Mori highlights how Japan’s cultural imagination continues to captivate the world, blending innovation with heritage, exclusivity with everyday beauty. She speaks about the country’s distinct aesthetic, “The pursuit of perfection is what makes our culture so celebrated around the world. Here, tradition is never just about the past, it is the thread that runs through our modern lives, shaping today’s trends and creating a cultural legacy that…
Dubai : Some restaurants indulge, others enrich. But rare is the one that dares you to desire, through stories whispered on the plate, through finesse born of craft, and through elegance that lingers like an aftertaste of memory. Mann Marzi, unveiled at Raffles Dubai, is such a place. Translated as “what the heart desires”, it is more than a dining room, it is a sensory theatre, where tradition is not merely preserved but performed, and every dish is a dialogue between past, present with a glimpse of the future. Rooted in the flavours of Sindh to Samarkand, the restaurant is a sensorial ode to…
The Open Fire Food Festival by Steve Harvey is turning up the heat for its 2025 edition with the announcement of four world-class culinary stars: Myron Mixon, the undisputed “winningest man in barbecue.”; BBQ legend Tuffy Stone; globally celebrated chef and storyteller David Olson; and award-winning pitmaster Lee Ann Whippen Taking place on 8–9 November 2025 at Etihad Park, Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the festival promises two days filled with smoke, flavor, and unforgettable experiences. Curated by Steve Harvey in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, the Open Fire…
Jeddah: Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO), a leading producer of high-quality dairy and food products in the Kingdom, proudly announced its third consecutive participation at the Tamkeen Forum, organized by the Society of Majid Bin Abdulaziz for Development and Social Services with the support of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development. This year, SADAFCO contributed as a career consultant to applicants seeking guidance on professional development. Additionally, the Company actively participated in a dedicated session led by Nahla Abu Al Ula, Associate Director of People Experience & Training, who shared insights on enabling talents by integrating AI…