The First PlayStation Store in Middle East opens in Riyadh

Modern Electronics Co. the sole distributor of “Sony” products in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, today announced the opening of the first PlayStation Store in the Middle East in Riyadh- Saudi Arabia.

Riyadh Metro construction begins

Saudi Arabia has started construction of an ambitious light-rail project exclusively for the capital city, where 36 stations will be built in the first phase. This project is aimed at reducing congestion in a city where 87 percent of the population uses private cars as the primary mode of transport.

30 Million wish to migrate to Saudi

Gallup the opinion poll company has done a survey from 2007 to 2009 in 135 Countries to find out what people’s intentions are. 16 percent of the World’s population would like to, if possible, move permanently to another Country. This is about 700 million people worldwide.

Picture Gallery: Saudi Education in 1950′s

When the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was founded in 1932, education was not accessible to everyone and limited to individualized instruction at religious schools in mosques in urban areas. These schools taught Islamic law and basic literacy skills.

Saudi Women Launch International Campaign Against Guardianship

A group of Saudi women have launched an international campaign against the kingdom’s male guardianship law, on the anniversary of a prominent protest, in which dozens of Saudi women publicly drove their cars through the country’s capital.

Riyadh’s first female only spa to open in 2010

Al Faisaliah Hotel bosses say they are hoping to open their Sense Spa just ahead of the hotel’s 10th anniversary in May 2010. It comes with the opening of a brand new wing of 106 rooms that are currently under construction.

First Holland Food Festival in Riyadh

Unique of its kind in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the festival is a celebration of Dutch cuisine and culture. Hotel Al Khozama’s Holland Food Festival will introduce high quality Dutch meat to Saudi Arabia.

Local Music Bands, Saudi

No this is not a prank, and yes this is real. Saudi boasts with a few underground rock bands, who for the most part only play in their own basements and at private parties. This is a great chance for you to meet these bands and show some love!

Qanawati, Check Flight Details & Availability Using SMS

Qanawati (’My Channels’ in Arabic) is a new mobile based service that was just launched from Saudi Arabia by Remal IT, allowing you to check for flight reservationavailability via SMS. The service enables you to check for the availability of seats to be reserved specifically for the following airlines: Saudi Airlines, Nas airand Sama; as well as for all [...]

Saudi Media Show 2009 Riyadh

With exhibitors representing every possible aspect of the media advertising industry, visitors are certain to locate the best service providers for their various marketing needs. Over 4 days of exhibitions



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