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Saudi’s Potential To Take The Lead In Carbon Capture On The Road To Net-zero Emissions

News Editor 19/03/2023 0

As nations throughout the world step up their efforts to achieve net-zero carbon emission objectives and mitigate the effects of climate change, oil, and gas-producing nations, in particular, are under great pressure to quickly shift to green energy sources. According to Bloomberg, $6.4 billion

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Monsha’at and Zoho to accelerate SMEs’ digital transformation and e-commerce adoption

News Desk 16/03/2023

Dubai – March 16, 2023 – In line with the national digitalisation agenda under the Saudi Vision 2030, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) and Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that aims at supporting 30,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi […]

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Saudi German Health celebrates the official opening of its latest hospital in Makkah

News Desk 16/03/2023

March 16, 2023– Saudi German Health, a leading healthcare group in the MENA region, inaugurated its latest hospital in Makkah under the patronage and presence of His Royal Highness, Prince Badr bin Sultan Al Saud, Deputy Governor of Makkah Province. The facility is outfitted with the latest medical technologies to provide locals and visitors from […]

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Leaders of the Global Financial Community Outline Positive Outlook for Sector as Financial Sector Conference Opens in Riyadh

Middle East News 247 16/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The second edition of the Financial Sector Conference (FSC 2023) opened today in Riyadh, welcoming over 3000 participants from around the world to discuss the way ahead for the global financial community under the conference theme of “Promising Financial Prospects.” Welcoming delegates to the conference Saudi Minister of Finance HE Mohammed […]

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Panasonic Boosts Revival Strategy In Saudi Arabia

News Desk 15/03/2023

Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) announced today that it is expanding its distribution line-up in Saudi Arabia as it looks to revive its footprint in the Kingdom and establish the right level of resources to meet the growing demand for its industry-leading products and solutions.   Just recently, Panasonic also revealed that it […]

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Biban 2023 powers the future of Saudi entrepreneurship with the launch of $13.8 billion-worth of agreements and initiatives

Middle East News 247 14/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum — has brought leading entities from around the world together to sign a series of landmark agreements worth approximately $13.8 billion in support of the startup community. Organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi […]

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Saudi-Based Company White Helmet Named 2022 Entrepreneurship World Cup Champion

Middle East News 247 14/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — After four days of fierce competition, with 100 up-and-coming startups representing 53 countries, one has emerged the victor of the Entrepreneurship World Cup (EWC). White Helmet, a company that provides a platform to manage and monitor construction operations remotely, from anywhere and at any time, returns home with a US$300,000 share […]

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Radisson Hotel Group solidifies its presence in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 14/03/2023

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of its eighth hotel in Riyadh, Radisson Blu Hotel, Riyadh Convention & Exhibition Center. This new addition forms an integral part of the Riyadh International Conference and Exhibition Center. Situated in the capital city of Saudi Arabia and within walking distance of the city center and […]

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Biban, The Largest Entrepreneurship Conference In Saudi Arabia, Will Offer $2.7 Million In Prizes At Biban 2023

News Editor 11/03/2023 0

More than $2.7 million will be awarded in a dozen new competitions and “hackathons” at Biban 2023. Biban is Saudi Arabia’s largest entrepreneurship forum, created to inspire businesses to showcase their entrepreneurial ventures. The Biban 2023 event will be held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Convention Center from March 9 to March 13. It intends to

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LEAP 2023: Saudi Arabia’s Tech Sector, $9 Billion in Investments

News Editor 10/03/2023 0

Every year, Saudi Arabia holds one of the most significant lt events for Saudi Arabia’s tech sector. It is a 3-day event that offers stakeholders the chance to present new and disruptive technologies to over 100,000 attendees worldwide. The country always commits to expending significant investment infrastructure to the tech sector; this year’s edition is […]

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Humanitarian Forum In Riyadh Promotes Innovation, AI Usage In Disaster Response

News Editor 09/03/2023 0

At the heart of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum was the need to reduce funding gaps in humanitarian aid and use science and innovation for quicker response and coordination. This third forum was put together by the United Nations and its humanitarian groups with help from the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid. The event took […]

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Najran, Saudi Arabia, Restores And Preserves Old Mud Homes And Palaces

News Editor 08/03/2023 0

In an endeavour to safeguard its cultural heritage, the city of Najran is currently working to restore the mud dwellings, castles, and palaces in 33 of its old villages in the hopes of turning them into a future rural tourism attraction. Locals and owners of historic homes have taken the lead on restoration efforts as a patriotic […]

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EXPERTS GATHER IN RIYADH TO DISCUSS JUDICIAL TECHNOLOGY AT THE INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON JUSTICE

Middle East News 247 07/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice is organizing the first International Conference on Justice in Riyadh on 5-6 March, 2023. The Conference will bring together experts, jurists and key decision makers from the legal sectors of over 30 countries to discuss the future of technology and digitization in the field of justice. […]

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Saudi Arabia makes a $5 Billion deposit at the Central Bank of Turkey through the Saudi Fund for Development

Middle East News 247 07/03/2023

Turkey, İstanbul — In implementation of the directives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, KSA Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors, H.E. Mr. Ahmed […]

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Saudi Arabia’s Entertainment Authority Will Host The First IAAPA Trade Summit In The Middle East

News Editor 06/03/2023 0

Together with the IAAPA, the Saudi General Entertainment Authority (GEA) will organise the IAAPA Middle East Trade Summit from March 5th to 8th. During this time, there will be workshops focusing on the real-world experiences of experts in the entertainment industry. The trade summit is the first of its kind in the Middle East. It includes dialogue sessions with […]

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IDC Renews Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission Ahead of ICT Indicators Forum 2023

Middle East News 247 06/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — International Data Corporation (IDC) is delighted to announce its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) for the annual ICT Indicators Forum 2023 that will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh on Wednesday, March 8. For the second year running, this strategic event will incorporate

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Saudi Arabia Offers Virtual Medical Assistance To Syrian And Turkish Earthquake Survivors

News Editor 05/03/2023 0

Over the past weeks, Saudi Arabia has been providing virtual health assistance to earthquake survivors in Syria and Turkey. It is part of the international relief effort following the disaster. The Kingdom was at the front of the aid effort from the start. It sent planes with food, shelter, and emergency services like medical supplies. […]

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Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Launches New Murabba Development Company To Transform Downtown Riyadh

News Editor 04/03/2023 0

The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom has announced the establishment of the New Murabba Development Co., which will build a new residential, commercial, and entertainment district in the centre of Riyadh. The New Murabba project’s design focuses on sustainability, with green spaces and paths for walking and biking that will improve

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Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s largest SME conference hosts final round of Entrepreneurship World Cup and other major highlights

Middle East News 247 03/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban, Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, takes place between March 9 and March 13, 2023, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Biban held its first edition in 2017, and is organized by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. […]

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Celebrating Saudi Arabia’s Achievements At The Esameyoon 2023

News Editor 02/03/2023 0

Esameyoon recognizes Saudi entrepreneurs who have achieved success in the business world. Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Subaie and Sons Investment Co. (MASIC) started the event in 2019. This year’s event brought together leaders from both the public and private sectors.  Participants included Saudi Industrial Development Fund CEO Prince Sultan bin Khalid bin