Saudi Arabia Space

Neo Space Group gets Saudi permit for EO service

Arnold Pinto 23/07/2024 0

Potential boost for Saudi GDP Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has granted Riyadh-headquartered Neo Space Group a permit to operate an Earth Observation (EO) platform service in the Arabian Gulf nation following an intensive bidding process conducted in April

Saudi Arabia Space

Serco’s first Middle East space programme graduate felicitated in Germany

News Desk 2 18/07/2024 0

Sarah Al Habbas is a Saudi citizen Sarah Al Habbas, the inaugural graduate of Serco’s Middle East Space Graduate Programme, was honoured with a special reception at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Bonn, Germany. The event, hosted by Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to Germany, celebrated Al Habbas’ […]

Saudi Arabia

United States and Saudi Arabia sign space partnership

News Desk 2 17/07/2024 0

For space-related endeavours In a landmark development aimed at advancing mutual interests in space exploration and science, the United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a comprehensive framework agreement. The accord, titled the ‘Framework Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Cooperation

Aviation Saudi Arabia Travel

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air forge strategic partnership

Arnold Pinto 11/07/2024 0

To enhance air travel connectivity Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air have announced a strategic cooperation agreement to enhance flight options between North America and Saudi Arabia, marking a pivotal moment for carriers and the global aviation industry. A memorandum of understanding, signed at Delta’s world headquarters in Atlanta on July 9, 2024, outlines a […]

Aviation Defence & Security Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia orders 4 Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft

Arnold Pinto 11/07/2024 0

Delivery is set for 2027 Saudi Arabia has signed an order with Airbus Defence and Space for four additional Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, adding to the six it already deploys and marking a significant advancement in its aerial refuelling and transport capabilities. The four aircraft, scheduled to commence conversion at the […]

Bahrain GCC Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE

How GCC residents can apply for e-visa for 6 GCC countries

News Desk 2 08/07/2024 0

Complete guide to follow The six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries—Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—offer GCC-based residents a unified tourist visa/permit to streamline visa processes and enhance regional travel. This is a comprehensive guide for GCC-based residents to navigate the e-visa processes for all six GCC

Automotive Saudi Arabia

Ceer And Hyundai Transys In $2-Billion Deal For Electric Vehicle Drive Systems

Arnold Pinto 13/06/2024 0

For Saudi Arabia’s Home Produced EVs Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first and only electric vehicle (EV) brand and original equipment manufacturer (OEM), has signed a $2.19 billion (SAR 8.2 billion) agreement with South Korea’s Hyundai Transys for the supply of cutting-edge Electric Vehicle Drive Systems (EDS) by the year 2027. The strategic partnership between Ceer and […]

Bahrain GCC Kuwait Oman Qatar Real Estate Saudi Arabia UAE

Top 8 Middle East Construction Companies

News Desk 2 12/06/2024 0

From The UAE To Egypt The Middle East’s construction industry is a driving force behind the region’s progress, with its towering buildings, substantial infrastructure projects, and creative innovations reshaping the skyline. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a construction hub renowned for its infrastructure and homebuilding growth. This article is not just a

Automotive Markets Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia-Backed US Luxury EV Maker Opens Retail Outlet In Dubai City

Arnold Pinto 01/06/2024 0

As Lucid Motors Targets Regional Expansion Lucid Motors – the US-based maker of advanced EVs (electric vehicles) – has stepped up its retail presence in the Middle East region by launching Lucid Studio, its bespoke retail outlet at the luxury lifestyle-centric enclave of City Walk in Dubai City. Lucid Studio is a versatile control platform […]

Saudi Arabia Space

Saudi Arabia Establishes Neo Space Group

Arnold Pinto 28/05/2024 0

Targeting Satellite And Space Industries Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) sovereign wealth fund has announced the establishment of Neo Space Group (NSG), a wholly-owned subsidiary poised to elevate Saudi Arabia’s presence in the satellite and space sector. NSG will serve as a national champion, driving the advancement of commercial satellite operations

Aviation Saudi Arabia

Saudia Group Orders 105 Airbus A320neo Aircraft

Arnold Pinto 25/05/2024 0

To Meet Rising Passenger Demand Saudia Group, represented by Saudia and Flyadeal, has ordered 105 Airbus A320neo aircraft. The order, confirmed at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, signifies a significant stride in the Arabian Gulf state’s pursuit of aviation goals. The undisclosed amount order encompasses 12 A320neo and 93 A321neo aircraft, catapulting Saudia

Automotive Saudi Arabia Sport

Dakar Rally To Race On From January 3-17, 2025

Arnold Pinto 20/05/2024 0

From Bisha To Shubaytah In Saudi Arabia The 2025 edition of the Dakar Rally is beginning to take shape, with Saudi Arabia once again hosting the iconic event. This promises to be another thrilling chapter in the storied history of the Dakar Rally. Scheduled to run from January 3 to 17, 2025, the sixth edition […]

Business Saudi Arabia

98% Of Saudi Consumers Seen In FMCG Purchasing Shift

News Desk 2 12/05/2024 0

Echoing A Broader Global Sentiment Consumer behaviour, a dynamic interplay of economic conditions, societal values, and individual priorities, is profoundly transforming in Saudi Arabia. This shift, revealed in NielsenIQ’s Consumer Outlook 2024 report, reveals a new consumer landscape in which preferences are recalibrated. Consumers increasingly gravitate towards

Business Saudi Arabia

IBM To Invest $200 Million In Riyadh Software Lab

News Desk 2 07/05/2024 0

Investment Holds The Promise Of A Brighter Future IBM has announced plans to invest $200 million in a new software lab in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. This strategic move underscores IBM’s commitment to expanding its investments in the Middle East region and supporting the goals outlined in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The state-of-the-art […]

Markets Saudi Arabia

Informatica Sets Up AI-Powered IDMC Asset In Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 03/04/2024 0

Move Aligns With Saudi Vision 2030 Objectives Informatica, a global leader in enterprise cloud data management, has unveiled its AI-powered Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) platform in the Arabian Gulf nation. The launch, announced on April 2, 2024, includes establishing a new Point of Delivery (PoD) in Riyadh. The initiative, which reflects the California-based

Saudi Arabia Travel UAE

Flydubai To Operate 2 New Flights To Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 01/04/2024 0

Al Jouf And Red Sea International From April 18, 2024 Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has expanded its operational footprint within the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) by introducing services to two new destinations in Saudi Arabia. Commencing on April 18, 2024, the carrier will operate flights twice weekly from Dubai to Al Jouf and Red Sea […]

Bahrain Kuwait Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia UAE

The Significance Of Eid Al Fitr For Muslims

News Desk 1 30/03/2024 0

A Celebration of Unity And Gratitude Eid Al Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, is celebrated with great enthusiasm by Muslims around the globe. This joyous occasion, also known as the ‘Festival of Breaking the Fast,’ is a time for communal prayers and feasting and embodies Islam’s profound spiritual […]

Entertainment Saudi Arabia

TikTok Unveils ‘Daily Fawazeer For Brands’

News Desk 1 27/03/2024 0

UTurn Entertainment Produces The Ramadan Content TikTok has launched ‘Daily Fawazeer for Brands,’ a novel collaboration with UTurn Entertainment for Ramadan this year. Based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, UTurn Entertainment produces premium Arabic content for global consumption. The company’s new alliance with TikTok aims to deliver Saudi-produced entertainment to

Corporate Real Estate Saudi Arabia

U By Emaar Makes Its Entry Into Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 25/03/2024 0

Launches At Address Jabal Omar Makkah U By Emaar, Emaar’s loyalty programme, has expanded to Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The programme’s debut at the luxurious Address Jabal Omar Makkah marks a significant milestone, broadening the Dubai-based entity’s reach to an international clientele. Renowned for revolutionising the concept of loyalty rewards in the Arabian Gulf

Saudi Arabia

FHS Saudi Arabia puts female empowerment in the spotlight

News Desk 1 21/03/2024 0

Hospitality and tourism sectors targeted The upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) in Riyadh, slated from April 29 to May 1, 2024, will underscore a significant theme: the growing role of women in Saudi Arabia’s hospitality and tourism sectors. With a strong emphasis on female empowerment, the event aims to propel more women into careers within […]