AD for 2014 Middle East & North Africa

Reading time: < 1 MinuteWe would like to invite you to attend the 2014 Middle East & North Africa Change Management Conference (2014 ACMP MENA Conference), which will be held from February 4 to 6, 2014, at the Amwaj Rotana Hotel, Jumeirah Beach, Dubai (hotel website: www.rotana.com/amwajrotana). Hosted by the Association of Change Management Professionals (ACMP) – MENA, this … Read more

Carrefour unveils its «Fantastic Deals» campaign in the Kingdom

Reading time: < 1 MinuteJeddah—Amlak: As part of its commitment to engaging with customers, Carrefour has launched its annual “Crazy Prices” campaign across all its stores in the Kingdom, which ran for more than two weeks. This campaign, which Carrefour stores execute with distinction every year, featured “Crazy Prices” on all items and products, with daily updates across all departments, and a focus on the best deals and lowest… Read more

More than 98 percent of enterprises did not receive loans and financing

Reading time: 3 MinutesIn the latest study, more than 98 percent of businesses did not receive loans or financing in Riyadh-Amlak The latest study by the Riyadh Economic Forum on small businesses revealed that 98 percent of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) did not receive loans, and that 99.3 percent of them did not receive financing from private funds. The study suggested drawing on the experiences of a number of … Read more

The 16th International Conference on Industrial Security in Riyadh, held under the patronage of the Minister of the Interior, concludes its proceedings

Reading time: 2 MinutesThe 16th International Conference on Industrial Security in Riyadh, sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Concludes • The conference featured 24 scientific lectures and workshops with the participation of national and international experts Riyadh-Amlak concluded the 16th International Conference and Exhibition on Industrial Security, organized by the Ministry of Interior at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center from 21 to 23 Muharram 1435 AH, corresponding to 24 … Read more

Dubai beats global cities to win Expo 2020 bid“

Reading time: < 1 MinuteDubai—Agencies: The Emirate of Dubai has outperformed other global cities and has rightfully and deservedly won the bid to host “Expo 2020,” beating out São Paulo, Brazil; Yekaterinburg, Russia; and Izmir, Turkey, in a vote by members of the Bureau International des Expositions. Dubai received 116 votes from the 164 eligible members of the Bureau in a final runoff against Yekaterinburg. … Read more

More than $66 billion in transportation, construction and energy projects in Saudi Arabia

Reading time: < 1 MinuteRIYADH-Amlak: Saudi Arabia has the highest percentage of the 10 largest projects in the transportation, railway, construction, energy and water sectors in the Middle East, with a total cost of 66.51 billion riyals, according to a recent statistic. The value of the 10 largest projects in the field of transportation and railways in the Middle East amounted to 54.96 billion dollars, according to Meed magazine, followed by the UAE ... Read more

Third National Urban Heritage Forum on December 8

Reading time: < 1 MinuteThe General Authority for Tourism and Antiquities, in cooperation with partners and interested parties from the public and private sectors, is organizing the third National Urban Heritage Forum during the period from December 8-11 in Medina, where several regional and international figures and entities have confirmed their participation in the activities of the forum, which will discuss 64 research papers. The forum will be an opportunity to communicate ... Read more

Carpets. Proof of human ingenuity thousands of years ago

Reading time: 4 Minutes- The types of carpets vary according to the place where they are made - The most luxurious types of carpets are handmade - Machine-woven carpets are the most durable types of carpets - Some types of carpets increase in value over time Hadeel Al Sultan Carpets are one of the basic pieces that have been known since ancient times, as floors were carpeted with them for the purpose of sitting on them or to decorate homes ... Read more

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques sponsors the launch of the Riyadh Economic Forum at its sixth session

Reading time: < 1 MinuteRiyadh - Amlak Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, the Riyadh Economic Forum will be held in its sixth session from December 9-11 in Riyadh. . According to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Riyadh Economic Forum, His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Riyadh, will open the forum's activities ... Read more

Saudi Arabia's housing programs are creating unique real estate opportunities and eliminating price hikes in the coming period, says British magazine

Reading time: 3 MinutesBooks: Ahmed Al-Shimi Special - Amlak The most attractive Saudi real estate sector for investments supported by the strength of the economy Mortgage mechanisms promote high demand in the short and long term Residential real estate represents 70% of total activity Population and government works to narrow the gap between supply and demand 3% Percentage of private sector participation in the real estate finance market Development of the hospitality sector ... Read more