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Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Landscape: 160 Vehicle Plants Transforming the Kingdom’s Manufacturing Sector

News Editor 24/04/2023 0

Reshaping Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Landscape: 160 Vehicle Plants Transforming the Kingdom’s Manufacturing Sector: Saudi Arabia is investing heavily in its manufacturing sector, with a particular focus on the automobile industry, as part of the government’s efforts to

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Leading Film Critics Discuss At Saudi’s First Film Criticism Conference In Jeddah

News Editor 17/04/2023 0

Leading Film Critics Discuss At Saudi’s First Film Criticism Conference In Jeddah: Recently, Saudi Arabia’s film industry has been on the rise, marked by the establishment of the country’s first film criticism conference in Jeddah’s Al-Balad district. The two-day forum, put on by the Saudi Film Commission and Jeddah’s Islamic Arts Biennale,

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KPMG partners with Saudi SMEs Authority

News Desk 13/04/2023

(RIYADH): KPMG in Saudi Arabia has partnered with the General Authority for SMEs (Monsha’at) as it launches the third annual Global Tech Innovator (GTI) competition. This competition is set out to recognize leading tech innovators in the Kingdom, allow them to pitch their ideas in front of a panel of judges, enable them to get global […]

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SNC-Lavalin awarded project management services contract for the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project in Saudi Arabia

Middle East News 247 12/04/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — SNC-Lavalin, a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been awarded a project management services contract by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of its bus network as part of the King Abdulaziz Public Transport Project. The […]

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The World Food Program Lauds Saudi Arabia For Their Generous Contributions

News Editor 11/04/2023 0

The World Food Program Lauds Saudi Arabia For Their Generous Contributions: The UN World Food Program has commended Saudi Arabia’s critical contribution to the battle against hunger and poverty in the region and beyond. The MENA- Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe Regional Director, Corinne Fleischer, praised the Kingdom’s contributions, which go

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Saudi Arabia Presents Its Water Strategy During A High-level United Nations Conference

News Editor 11/04/2023 0

Saudi Arabia Presents Its Water Strategy During a High-level United Nations Conference: Abdulaziz Al-Shaibani, the Deputy Minister for Water Affairs at the Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture, stated that Saudi Arabia is setting the standard for unconventional water supply through desalination. He discussed Saudi Arabia’s water strategy at the

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Nestlé Partners with Saudi National Canter for Corporate Social Responsibility

News Desk 11/04/2023

Nestlé Saudi Arabia has partnered with the Saudi National Center for Corporate Social Responsibility to distribute 1 million Iftar meals across the Kingdom as part of its Iftar Sayem initiative. Reflecting the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan and fostering strong community values, the campaign engaged 950 trained volunteers to ensure the highest standards […]

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Saudi Space Mission Aims to Advance Science

News Editor 05/04/2023 0

The Saudi Space Commission has made public the tasks and scientific research that Saudi astronauts Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali Al-Qarni will carry out during their trip to the International Space Station. In the second quarter of 2023, this mission will take place as part of Saudi Arabia’s program for astronauts. Science, Human Research, And The […]

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Saudi Arabia Announces Officially a $233 Million Film Industry Funding Initiative Targeting Local and International Businesses

News Editor 05/04/2023 0

The Saudi Cultural Development Fund has officially launched its Film Sector Financing Program, which provides funds to local and foreign film companies that want to join the growing film industry in Saudi Arabia. The $233 million (879 million Saudi Riyal) project, which is part of the country’s $1.1 billion IGNITE Digital Content Program, was first […]

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Riyadh’s First European Food Festival Takes Guests on a Gourmet Tour of Europe

News Editor 05/04/2023 0

Visitors to Riyadh’s first European Food Festival enjoyed authentic tastes and sensations from across Europe, which took place on March 16 and 17. The EU representative organized the event in Riyadh in partnership with the various embassies of EU member states, the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, and the Saudi Commission for Culinary Arts. Jaap Ora, […]

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Saudi Arabian Amazon Policy Favors Young Parents

News Editor 05/04/2023 0

According to Abdo Chlala, country manager for Amazon Saudi Arabia, the company always strives to pay attention to its employees and evolve its employee experience. As a result, the company aims to ensure that its rules and benefits provide new parents with the assistance they need to succeed at work and at home. Amazon’s parental […]

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CyberArrow and Mobily Announce Partnership to Strengthen Cyber Security Compliance in Saudi Arabia

Middle East News 247 27/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — CyberArrow, a leading cyber security compliance automation provider, and Mobily, one of the largest telecommunications providers in Saudi Arabia, today announced a new partnership to enhance cyber security compliance and awareness for businesses in the region. As cyber threats continue to increase in frequency and sophistication, it is crucial for

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Saudi Re Year 2022 Premiums

News Desk 27/03/2023

(RIYADH): The Saudi Reinsurance Company (Saudi Re) has announced the annual financial results ending on 31 December 2022, noting that net profit before Zakat rose to $15 million compared to 14.19 million last year, with an increase of 6.4 percent. The Company’s 2022 results also recorded a rise in its sales by 26 percent, reaching […]

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Expo 2030 In Riyadh Will Provide A Futuristic, Eco-Friendly Experience

News Editor 25/03/2023 0

The Bureau International des Expositions representatives visited the planned site for Expo 2030 in Riyadh. During their trip, they saw the master plan for the venue, which will cover 6 million square meters.   What is Expo 2030 In Riyadh and All You Should Know The Riyadh City Royal Commission chairman, Fahd Abdulmohsen Al-Rasheed,

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Omnix International and Saudi Council of Engineers Sign MoU

News Desk 23/03/2023

Omnix, an end-to-end digital solutions and services pioneer, announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Council of Engineers (SCE), a scientific vocational council that promotes the development of the engineering profession, to train and empower a new generation of engineers in the Kingdom. As part of the agreement, Omnix […]

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Saudi German Hospital Riyadh hosts Open House for Doctors

News Desk 23/03/2023

Saudi German Hospital (SGH) in Riyadh, a multi-speciality tertiary care hospital part of the Saudi German Health Group, hosted its first ever Open House Doctor’s Day for all physicians in the city of Riyadh. The event, which took place in the hospital’s auditorium, included a workshop on health insurance, networking sessions, a tour of the […]

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London-based technology brand “Nothing” enters Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Market with Jarir Bookstore

News Desk 22/03/2023

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 22nd March 2023 – Jarir Bookstore, KSA’s longest established bookstore and leading consumer tech retailer, has announced an exclusive partnership with London-based technology brand Nothing, bringing Phone (1) to the Saudi Arabia market. Phone (1) will be available across all stores and Jarir.com starting from the 1st of March 2023.

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Riyadh To Host International Conference To Examine Leveraging Digital Transformation In Justice Sector

News Editor 21/03/2023 0

The Saudi Ministry of Justice, from March 5 to 6, 2023, will host the first International Conference on Justice in Riyadh. The goal of this conference is to bring together experts, judges, and important decision-makers from the legal fields of more than 30 countries to discuss how digital technology is changing the field of justice. Digital […]

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10 Startups Awarded $1 Million Cash Prizes at Accelerator Program Finals in Saudi Arabia

News Editor 20/03/2023 0

One of the oldest accelerator programs in the Middle East, TAQADAM, recently granted ten startups a cash pool totaling $1 million. The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology established the initiative in cooperation with the Saudi British Bank. This year’s annual accelerator program showcase marked the sixth year of the launch of the prize ceremony. Over

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Airbus supports 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

News Desk 20/03/2023

Jeddah, KSA –   20 March 2023 – Airbus rolled out its mission-critical solutions in the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix as the motorsport spectacle’s official secure communication technology provider.  Deployed in the vital points of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit were Airbus TMR880i, THR880i, TH1N, and TH9 Tetra radios and RCS9500 Radio Dispatch Console.