Qatar Specialist Programme to upskill global travel trade partners

Qatar Tourism has launched the Qatar Specialist Programme, The advanced program, which employs cutting-edge digital learning methodologies, will replace the current Tawash program and contribute to Qatar’s goal of becoming a leader in service excellence. The Qatar Specialist Programme, which is available in 11 languages, provides trade partners with the necessary support, knowledge, and tools to more effectively promote and sell Qatar internationally.

Mobility across the GCC by Anita Chalke, Proven

The long-awaited reopening of the Kingdom promoted a sense of relief across many GCC-centered corporations that desperately anticipated the end of lock-down while attempting to mitigate financial damages. Thousands of jobs were lost, and the unemployment rate among Saudi nationals jumped to 15.4% from 11.8% between the first and second quarters of 2020.

Seera launches elaa 3.0 to optimize travel bookings in KSA

A new dedicated portal has been launched for elaa, Seera’s travel management company that enables employees of partner organisations to make all their bookings and travel planning seamlessly without having to go through a tedious and costly manual process. This means reduced cost through higher levels of transparency, pre-defined policy setting.

100% cashback staycation package at Delta Hotels by Marriott, JBR

Experience seamless comfort with a wide range of amenities including free Wi-Fi, full-service fitness and massage center, an outdoor pool, and an impressive line-up of restaurants and bars that offers something for everyone. Brazilian restaurant Fogueira serves up a traditional Churrasco experience with views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai Marina.

GfK Covid-19 Consumer Pulse report reveals new buying patterns in KSA

New practices such as home schooling and working from home led to the biggest increase in demand in the IT sector in March 2020, recording a growth in sales value by a third compared to March 2019. Media tablets led this growth with its 70 percent spike in sales value. Mobile computing also grew by nearly 20 percent in March.