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Riyadh Air signs deal for 90 GEnx engines

News Desk 2 22/06/2023

(LE BOURGET, France – 22 June 2023): Following its recent agreement for a wide-body order of 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, Riyadh Air has signed a deal for 90 GEnx-1B engines to power its new fleet. The order also includes spare engines and a TrueChoice services agreement. The agreement

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GE Hosts Saudi Technology Days, Convening Industry Experts Shaping the Future of Energy

News Desk 2 21/06/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; June 21, 2023: GE (NYSE: GE), hosted Saudi Technology Days in Riyadh and Dammam, convening experts from the energy sector, including from Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) and Aramco. The discussion covered solutions available to enhance the efficiency, flexibility, reliability, availability, and lifespan of existing power generation assets, and also

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Seera’s Lumi expands used car sales footprint to Jeddah, to meet growing demand

News Desk 2 19/06/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 19 June 2023: Seera Group Holding’s car rental and leasing unit, Lumi Rental Company (“Lumi” or the “Company”), today announced the launch of its second used car sales showroom, further expanding its used car sales footprint in the Kingdom to meet strong growth in demand. Located in Jeddah’s Al Jawhara district, […]

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The Saudi Royal Reserve Authority Joins International Conservation Organization as a Member

News Editor 15/06/2023 0

The Saudi Royal Reserve Authority Joins International Conservation Organization as a Member : The government announced that the Saudi Royal Reserve Development Authority is now a member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The authority received membership in IUCN for their work in helping local communities with nature conservation and wildlife

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Saudi Fund for Development Signs Two Development Loan Agreements Worth $150 Million in Guyana

Middle East News 247 15/06/2023

Georgetown, Guyana — In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman; and in the presence of H.E. President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali; the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive […]

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Saudi Fund for Development Chairman Signs Three Loan Agreements with Small Island Developing States Worth $61 Million

Middle East News 247 15/06/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman; the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Al Khateeb, recently signed three development loan agreements worth $61 million with […]

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Saudi Arabia Makes Significant Investments in Advancing its Future Space Missions

News Editor 14/06/2023 0

Saudi Arabia Makes Significant Investments in Advancing its Future Space Missions: According to Fahad Nazer, the spokesman for the U.S. Embassy of Saudi Arabia, the 10-day journey of two Saudi astronauts to ISS, the International Space Station, aligns with the country’s Vision 2030 plan and its objective to initiate its space missions. During a discussion […]

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SNC-Lavalin awarded district cooling services contract for King Salman Park in Saudi Arabia

Middle East News 247 13/06/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a district cooling services contract by Green Park Cooling Company, a subsidiary of Saudi Tabreed, a leading provider of sustainable district cooling schemes for some of the largest projects in Saudi Arabia, for […]

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KSA General Manager of Alma Health, Khalid Bajnaid

News Desk 2 12/06/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, June 2023: Khalid Bajnaid, General Manager for KSA at Alma Health, a leading digital healthcare provider, took center stage at the Health Tech Summit & Expo in Riyadh on the 6th of June to discuss the crucial role of digital health in chronic care management. The summit, which gathers healthcare professionals […]

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The Indian Embassy in KSA Appoints Saudi Response Plus Medical to Provide Emergency Medical Services

News Desk 2 12/06/2023

Jeddah, 12 June 2023- With the arrival of Hajj season, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia has appointed Saudi Response Plus Medical (Saudi RPM) as their official ambulance service provider with the aim of offering emergency medical services to 1,75,025 Indian pilgrims that are expected to perform Hajj this year.   During Hajj season, Saudi Arabia […]

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Saudi Science and Engineering Team Secures 27 Prestigious Awards

News Editor 12/06/2023 0

Saudi Science and Engineering Team Secures 27 Prestigious Awards: Mawhiba and the Ministry of Education won a total of 27 awards at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair. They were representing the Kingdom and King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity. These prizes include four special prizes and 23 major awards. The ISEF

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Saudi Martial Artist Pioneers Kyokushin Karate, Elevating its Presence in the Kingdom

News Editor 12/06/2023 0

Saudi Martial Artist Pioneers Kyokushin Karate, Elevating its Presence in the Kingdom: At the age of 18 years, while attending university, Meshari Alharrah came across the Kyokushin style of karate. He is a lawyer now, 27 years old, with a black belt in the martial art. He continues to train and improve and has participated […]

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Two thirds of vehicle owners in both UAE and Saudi Arabia eager to explore benefits of EV adoption

News Desk 2 12/06/2023

Middle East – As awareness towards the availability and benefits of electric vehicles (EVs) rises across the region, seven out of ten consumers surveyed in the UAE (73%) and Saudi Arabia (69%) are eager to explore the cost savings brought about by an electric vehicle. A survey commissioned by General Motors and conducted by Morning […]

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HRDF and KSU Collaborate to Launch Career Counselor Training Program in Saudi Arabia

News Editor 12/06/2023 0

HRDF and KSU Collaborate to Launch Career Counselor Training Program in Saudi Arabia: On Sunday, the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) and King Saud University (KSU) partnered to launch a training program for job counselors at the university’s main campus. The National Career Development Association (NCDA) also took part in the project. Mohammed Al-Numay,

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Groundbreaking Moment: Saudi Arabia’s Pioneer Female Astronaut Arrives At the Space Station

News Editor 12/06/2023 0

Groundbreaking Moment: Saudi Arabia’s Pioneer Female Astronaut Arrives At the Space Station: The first female Saudi astronaut arrived at the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX rocket. Rayyanah Barnawi shed happy tears upon entering the International Space Station (ISS). She made history by being the first Arab woman to go on a space mission and the […]

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Powering a Sustainable Future: Saudi-German Collaboration For Energy and Climate Innovations

News Editor 12/06/2023 0

Powering a Sustainable Future: Saudi-German Collaboration For Energy and Climate Innovations: Dieter Lamle, the German ambassador to the Kingdom, stated that hydrogen, energy, and climate represent important areas of partnership between KSA and Germany. Lamle stated in an interview that the two countries were well-suited partners and stressed that they both acknowledged

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Wireless Laser Optics Paves the Way for Ultra-Fast Connectivity in Saudi Arabia

News Editor 09/06/2023 0

Wireless Laser Optics Paves the Way for Ultra-Fast Connectivity in Saudi Arabia: The telecommunications experts at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology are working on providing Saudi Arabia with affordable and fast internet wired to all devices. Telecommunications experts from KAUST and Taara at X, the moonshot factory, successfully tested a wireless laser

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Faithful+Gould awarded program management consultancy services contract for Historic Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

Middle East News 247 08/06/2023

Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — Faithful+Gould, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been awarded the Project Management Consultancy (PMC) services contract by the Ministry of Culture in Saudi Arabia, to support the development of Historic Jeddah, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Historic Jeddah Development Program aims to revitalize the living space

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Waves Hotel Celebrates the Success of Saudi Employees in the Hospitality Industry

Jana Vos 07/06/2023

In the mesmerizing coastal city of Umluj, where the pristine white sand beaches meet the turquoise waters of the Red Sea, Waves Hotel stands as a beacon of exceptional hospitality. The hotel takes great pride in its diverse team of Saudi employees, who have embraced the opportunity to work in the hospitality industry with enthusiasm […]

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Almosafer partners with Riyadh Chamber of Commerce to train Saudi talent for the tourism sector

News Desk 2 06/06/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; June 6, 2023: Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has signed a partnership agreement with the Riyadh Chamber of Commerce to develop Saudi talent for the travel and tourism sector. The partnership will enable Almosafer to expand the reach of its in-house training programme, Almosafer Academy, which equips […]