Wonders of Gold, described as the largest showroom in the Arab world, opened at Gold International Center on King Fahd Street, Balad, Jeddah, under the auspices of the World Gold Council (WGC) last week. Invitees from the gold trade and businessmen were among those present. Bisher Diab represented the WGC. Mansour Abdullah ibn Ghamiah, owner and chairman of the board of the Wonders of Gold, explained the concept and objectives of the new project that covers a vast area containing over 40,000 different jewelry pieces making it the largest showroom in the Arab world. Showcased are some of the masterpieces created exclusively for the Wonders of Gold by Arab and international manufacturers with competitive price tags. “This showroom will be a new cultural landmark and contribute to the economy,” said Mansour Abdullah ibn Ghamiah. Waleed Al-Jasem said the showroom would allow consumers to choose form a wide selection of local and international products under one roof. “A team of Saudi staff, led by Abdullah Al-Gahtani, has equipped the showroom with the most advanced technology and customer care methods,” he said. The opening of the showroom reiterates the importance of Jeddah city as the golden gate of the Kingdom and the importance of gold to all consumers — nationals, pilgrims and expats, he added.
Attar Al Bahrain
Attar Al Bahrain (Bahrain Perfume), which continues with the traditions of Syed Junaid Alam Corporation, a leading Bahraini firm operating in the manufacture and distribution of orient perfumes, introduced its Hajar perfumes in Jeddah recently. “Our products are made from natural ingredients and they are designed and produced to suit the requirements of the Gulf, especially the Kingdom, Khalid Al Amoudi, general manager of Attar Al Bahrain, said. “In fact, all our perfumes are introduced after conducting a survey among women to know their likes, preferences and requirements,” he said. The Orient perfume market of the Kingdom is estimated to be more than SR1.5 billion and it is growing rapidly to catch up with the local market for Western perfumes that is estimated to be around SR2 billion. The Kingdom leads the Gulf in Orient perfumes. “Orient perfumes are economically priced, because there are no middlemen in this business, between manufacturers and consumers,” Amoudi said. It was in 1910 that Syed Junaid Alam established what was to be a family business. He began trading in carefully selected natural perfumes. Since then the company has expanded to include a wide variety of traditional Arabic fragrances and aromatic oils. It operates 50 exclusive outlets in the GCC countries. Its perfumers and R&D staff come up with creative products, he added.
Hilton International
Hilton International has introduced a new meeting concept called “Let’s Meet.” Speaking at the regional launch of the concept at a press conference in Jeddah recently, Guy Epson, Hilton international’s regional sales and marketing director for the Arabian Peninsula, said, “we’re providing our customers with a great number of reasons to meet at Hilton by offering a menu of tailor made packages.” With three key “let’s Meet” themes - Around the clock, master classes and dialogue time, each concept offers a number of sub-packages and conforms to four minimum standards including ease of booking, creative and flexible food and beverage, fresh and contemporary facilities, as well as a dedicated event manager. Around the clock caters for corporate customers travel requirements by providing a flexible meeting environment with extra services. Some of the packages on offer include “As late as you like,” which offers guests the chance to have evening and late night meetings. Master classes provide a unique, interactive environment for delegates by enhancing traditional meetings and underscoring that there is more to life than work. Some of the master classes on offer include painting, photography and video, mini-language lab, healthy body and healthy mind, culinary, shisha and henna. Dialogue time offers meeting environment setups, which are tailored to the needs of specific sectors. Packages include offering special setups for market research requirements like focus group rooms, and recruiting and interviewing packages that provide facilities with separate entrances and exits.
