Celebrations are in the air, and the excitement is palpable as the kingdom of Saudi Arabia begins preparations for the Saudi Arabia founding day. Under this celebration, the country has declared Wednesday, February 22, 2023, as a national holiday for workers in the public and private sectors.
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February 23, 2023- The Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2022, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), ranked Saudi Arabia first in two categories, including “percentage of the population using the internet” and “percentage of individuals with standard
The Saudi Arabian government has set up an initiative called the Sahem Program to collect monetary donations to aid the rescue and recovery of earthquake victims in Turkey. This amount has coalesced to USD71 million in addition to the kingdom’s pledge of USD 100 million in relief efforts for the Earthquake. What are the Specifics of the […]
Dubai, UAE – February 2023: THA Staffing, one of the leading staffing solutions providers in the region, announced today its expansion into Saudi Arabia, in response to the growing demand for event experts in the country. With a special focus on servicing the entertainment sector across the Kingdom, THA Staffing has deployed over 1,000 personnel across […]
Saudi Arabia is in an Unprecedented Partnership with Sandbox to Effect plans for a Future Metaverse.
It is official; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has partnered with the Sandbox to explore, advise, and support the metaverse development. This move by the Saudi Arabian government is expected as the country has recently been invested in promoting the metaverse to realize its vision for 2030. What are the Specific Details of the Relationship […]
Prince Abdulaziz bin Salaman, the Saudi Arabi minister of Energy, recently declared that the Kingdom would continue to stay its hand in oil production amidst increasing global demands. This move is in response to the predicted hike in the price of oil and the impact it may have on the liquidity of oil markets and […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (February 17, 2023): Tap Payments made waves at LEAP 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as they announced a record-breaking number of deals signed at the conference. Tap, known for its innovative and cutting-edge payment technology, was the Official Payment Partner at LEAP 2023 and has already made a big impression on the global […]
Saudi Arabia is to attract local and international opportunities with the inception of the Public Investment Fund. The fund is to promote economic diversification in the country through strategic international and domestic investment. Undoubtedly, the fund will set Saudi Arabia on an increased pace to a significant positive growth curve. Why the Public Investment
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban, Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, is returning to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center between March 9 and March 13, 2023. Organized by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this year’s event welcomes its largest audience ever, with […]
Atkins secures Delivery Partner role for THE LINE, NEOM’s flagship urban development in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been appointed as a Delivery Partner organization for THE LINE at NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A civilizational revolution that will have no roads, cars or carbon emissions, THE LINE is set to provide an unprecedented urban living experience. A linear […]
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: Saudia Cargo has officially awarded a landmark multi-station contract to Worldwide Flight Service (WFS), which significantly extends cargo handling services across major key airport gateways in Europe and the United States of America. The contract was formally signed by Teddy Zebitz, CEO of Saudi Cargo, and John Batten Executive Vice President of […]
In 2017, the kingdom of Saudi Arabia made a bold decision in line with its vision 2030. It unveiled its plan to build a smart city – Neom across the desert North-West of the country. The proposed city was to be a spotless one without carbon emissions and cars. Almost six years later, it is […]
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 15 February 2023: Saudia Cargo’s leading position in the industry was recognized by the Logistics and Transport KSA Awards who named the company as the winner of ‘Airline of the Year’ for 2023 in its Cargo category. The distinguished ceremony took place at the Fairmont Hotel in Riyadh, where Saudia Cargo received […]
February 15, 2023: Unifonic, the leading communications platform and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) provider in the Middle East, has been selected to be a part of the Saudi Unicorns Program that aims to support regional start-ups to achieve billion-dollar market value in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Unifonic’s selection was announced during LEAP […]
(Riyadh): The Saudi Reinsurance Company (Saudi Re) won the “Reinsurance Company of the Year” award at the prestigious 10th Middle East Insurance Industry Awards. The award ceremony was hosted by MENA IR in Dubai and highlighted this new regional success for the company. The MENA IR awards are regarded as one of the most prestigious awards in the […]
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, was awarded Best Asset Manager for 2022 as part of the Saudi Capital Market Awards announced at the Saudi Capital Market Forum yesterday. The award was presented by Eng. Khalid Abdullah Al-Hussan, CEO of Saudi Tadawul Group, and […]
AlUla, Saudi Arabia — Atkins, the leading global design, engineering and project management consultancy, has expanded its business presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the opening of a new office in AlUla as part of its regional growth strategy. Atkins’ AlUla office will play a key role in supporting existing and new projects […]
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Clarity AI, the leading global sustainability tech platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Tadawul Group, the largest stock exchange in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region with a market capitalization nearing $3 trillion, to facilitate the education of companies in the Kingdom of Saudi […]
For his part, Mohy Eldin Eladawy, General Manager at IBFI, said: "These are indeed exciting times in KSA with the rapid transformation happening in almost all sectors of its economy. And, to have Binzagr as our partner in this market speaks volumes about the importance of the KSA market for Star Soda, IBFI and the Albatha Group. We are therefore confident that through
Saudi Arabia has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Italy to enhanceSaudi-Itali bilateral trade relations. The agreement was made between the Saudi Export-ImportBank and the Italian Export Credit Agency (SACE). The deal aims to empower Saudi Arabianexporters and international investors. Key parties officially signed the agreement at