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Saudi Arabia Records 18 Million Tourist Visits in 2022, Targets 100 Million by 2030

News Editor 10/02/2023 0

Saudi Arabia has broken yet another record. This time, with its tourism sector. The Kingdom recorded 18 million visits in the first nine months of 2022, making it the Arab country with the highest number of tourist visits during that period. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) came in second place

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Saudi Arabia Signs MoU to Promote Peace and Stability

News Editor 09/02/2023 0

Saudi Arabia has always been at the forefront of promoting peace and stability in the Middle East and the world. The Kingdom has taken this commitment to peace a step further by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chad. The MoU is expected to symbolize a defence cooperation between both countries. It is also […]

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Zoho to boost investment in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 09/02/2023

Today, Zoho Corp., a leading global technology company, has announced plans to boost investment in Saudi Arabia in 2023 to drive forward businesses’ digital transformation and contribute to the Kingdom’s rapid technological development. The announcement was made on the sidelines of Zoho’s participation at LEAP, one of the biggest technology events taking place

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Saudi German Health earns ACHSI accreditation across its medical facilities in KSA

News Desk 2 08/02/2023

08 February 2023- Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare group in the MENA region, has received accreditation for its facilities by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International (ACHSI), a globally-recognized organization that aims to ensure quality and safety standards in patient care. The accreditation reinforces SGH’s commitment to uplift

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Mindware Aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 by Showcasing Multi-digital Technologies at LEAP’ 23

Middle East News 247 07/02/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Mindware, a leading Value-Added Distributor in the Saudi market, announced its participation for the second year at LEAP, the global platform for the most disruptive technology professionals, taking place in Riyadh between 6th  – 9th  February. With digital transformation, cybersecurity, connectivity, data management and AI adoption being a

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KPMG: Saudi firms faster than global peers

News Desk 2 07/02/2023

(RIYADH): KPMG, a leading provider of audit, tax and advisory services in Saudi Arabia, has published “Tech Survey Saudi Arabia 2022”, which uncovers the technology strategies businesses are using to help outsmart their competitors in a time of unprecedented global change.  The report surveyed more than 2,200 executives around the world – including 51 in […]

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“Saudi Is A ‘bright Spot’ For Global Economy,” Says Panel Of Financial Experts And Saudi Ministers

News Editor 04/02/2023 0

Saudi ministers and a panel of finance experts said at the World Economic Forum in Davos that their country is a “bright spot” for a global economy facing a slowdown this year. Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan claimed that the Kingdom had anticipated the trend of global inflation earlier than other countries. He mentioned that the Saudi government

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Saudi Arabia’s Bid For Expo 2030 Represents “An Investment In The Future Of Saudi’s Citizens, Residents, And Guests,” RCRC Chief Tells Davos

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Saudi Arabia’s bid for Expo 2030 was, according to Fahd Al-Rasheed, the head of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, an investment in the future of the city’s citizens, residents, and visitors. Saudi’s Vision For Expo 2030 The future of the Expo 2030 site and its significance to the community is on their minds, he said. It’s […]

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GE HealthCare equips My Clinic Riyadh

News Desk 2 01/02/2023

Dubai, UAE; 1st February 2023: GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, today signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s My Clinic, one of the largest outpatient providers in the Kingdom, to equip its upcoming facility in Riyadh with a suite of advanced precision diagnostic and imaging solutions. Fehr Nazer the

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SEVEN acquires AMC’s stake in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 31/01/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia; January 31, 2023: In line with its goal of redefining the future of entertainment in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is entering new phase of growth as it restructures its joint venture partnership with US-headquartered AMC Entertainment Holdings (AMC), the world’s

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CHEP recognised as Saudi Arabia’s Number 1 Top Employer

News Desk 2 31/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 31 January 2023 – CHEP, a global leader in supply chain solutions, has been certified as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s number 1 Top Employer for 2023 by Top Employers Institute, a global certifier recognising excellence in employee conditions. This year, CHEP, as part of the Brambles Group, was among only […]

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CNTXT and Saudi Aramco Sign Digital Master Service Agreement

Middle East News 247 31/01/2023

DHAHRAN, Saudi Arabia — CNTXT, a leading provider of cloud and digital transformation solutions in Saudi Arabia, has signed a Digital Master Digital Service Agreement with the global industry leader, Saudi Aramco. The agreement will enable Saudi Aramco to further utilize Cognite Data Fusion® , the leading Industrial DataOps platform and accelerate development and

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Saudi German Health participates in Arab Health 2023

News Desk 2 31/01/2023

Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, is participating in the Arab Health 2023, in line with its commitment to promoting and raising the standards of the region’s healthcare sector. The annual event, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, starts on […]

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SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation sign MoU to collaboratively deliver world-class passenger handling services for Low-cost carriers at Saudi airports

Middle East News 247 30/01/2023

London, United Kingdom — SAL Saudi Logistics Services and Menzies Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop a comprehensive study on delivering best in class passenger handling services for Low-cost carriers at Saudi Arabia airports. Under the MoU, Menzies Aviation and SAL Saudi Logistics Services will work together to explore the potential of […]

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Techstars, MCIT, RAED Ventures and Saudi National Bank Announce the Continuation of The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator

Middle East News 247 27/01/2023

BOULDER, Colo. — Techstars, one of the largest pre-seed investors in the world, in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (MCIT), RAED Ventures and Saudi National Bank (SNB) today announce a new partnership to continue The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator. As a part of Saudi Arabia’s emerging

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Saudi Arabia, The UAE, And Qatar Gain A Cultural Advantage Through Significant Investments In The Creative Economy

News Editor 27/01/2023 0

Undeniably, there was a rush in 2022 to make up for the disastrous effect the pandemic had on tourism, entertainment, and concert attendance in 2021 because of lockdowns. As the rest of the world’s economy struggles to recover from the global pandemic caused by the conflict in Ukraine, the energy-exporting countries of the Persian Gulf, […]

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Saudi reaffirms commitment to bridging global divides, driving energy transition, inclusive economic growth at WEF23

Middle East News 247 26/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to build bridges across geopolitical and economic divides at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland last week. His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the Saudi delegation of nine ministers and high-level officials, and told […]

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Conjoined Twins Separated In An 11-Hour Surgery In Saudi Arabia

News Editor 25/01/2023 0

According to the Saudi Press Agency, a team of highly trained surgeons in Riyadh successfully separated Iraqi conjoined twins Ali and Omar on Thursday. It took a 27-person team of consultants, specialists, nurses, and technicians 11 hours to complete the six-part operation, which was carried out per instructions from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed […]

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Saudi German Health hosts second Investor Day

News Desk 2 24/01/2023

January 24, 2023 – Saudi German Health (SGH) recently hosted its second Investor Day, at the Group’s flagship Riyadh hospital, SGH Riyadh. The event brought together the Group’s different stakeholders and was attended by the Group’s Chairman, Eng. Sobhi Batterejee, President, Mr. Makarem Batterjee, and the entire executive management team. The event included a site […]

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Saudi delegation highlights Kingdom’s evolving global growth story at World Economic Forum

Middle East News 247 23/01/2023

Davos-Switzerland — Saudi Arabia’s smart city NEOM offers a new model for environmentally-friendly and sustainable urban design, both for the Kingdom and the world, Saudi’s Climate Envoy told the World Economic Forum (WEF) today. During a panel session titled ‘The Evolution of Urban Life’, His Excellency Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign […]