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BeautyLIVE! brings Barber Battles and Makeup Masterclasses to Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2024

News Desk 1 07/02/2024

Permanent makeup masterclasses, hair styling and trends for men and women and the ever-popular nail artistry from the region’s best trainers and practitioners will be on show at BeautyLIVE! the interactive demonstration stage at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia next week. The

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Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, signs agreement with VFS Global for visa services

News Desk 1 07/02/2024

VFS Global, market leader in the outsourced visa and consular services space for governments,  has entered an agreement with the Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, to provide visa application services through a centre operated within the premises of the Ministry of Commerce headquarters in Riyadh. The agreement was signed in the presence of Eng.  Mohammed […]

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High-profile speakers feature at World Defense Show 2024 in Riyadh 

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Global defence sector meets in Saudi capital A stellar lineup of industry titans and senior government figures is addressing attendees at the World Defense Show in Riyadh (February 4-8, 2024). February 4 witnessed the Future Defence Leadership Forum, with Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Ohali, Governor of the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), delivering the opening

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SACE to finalize 1 Billion Euro Loan to Boost Italian-Saudi Business Relations

News Desk 1 06/02/2024

SACE, Italy’s Export Credit Agency, is pleased to announce a new “Push Strategy” financing in support of the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia (MoF) represented by the Saudi National Debt Management Center (NDMC).  The transaction aims at providing 80% coverage for a loan of EUR 1 billion made available by a pool of international […]

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SAUDI ARABIA’S RAKAN AL THAQAFI VYING FOR GLORY AGAINST OCR GREATS

News Desk 1 06/02/2024

There is now less than one month to go until the maiden Tough Mudder Infinity descends on AlUla, featuring the largest prize pot in obstacle course racing history, with Saudi Arabia’s Rakan Al Thaqafi gunning for glory on home soil. The inaugural event in the Middle East takes place on Saturday 24th February in the […]

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GCC companies enter Saudi Arabia to tap US$3 trillion business opportunities

News Desk 1 06/02/2024

Companies in the GCC countries are expanding in Saudi Arabia to tap the massive opportunities being created by US$3 trillion worth of foreign investment entering the Kingdom as part of the Saudi Vision 2030, by either setting up a totally new business license or opening up a branch, as the country undergoes massive development works. […]

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JUMEIRAH GROUP OPENS ITS FIRST HOTEL IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

News Desk 1 06/02/2024

Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, continues its regional and international expansion with the opening of its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah. The hotel has commenced operations as part of the second phase of the city’s flagship Jabal Omar project, designed by Fosters […]

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Global and regional exhibitors look to KSA for Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2024

News Desk 1 02/02/2024

In testament to international interest in the GCC and growth of the beauty and wellness sector globally,  Beautyworld Saudi Arabia is set to welcome an unprecedented number of exhibitors from around the world this February, alongside the local and regional brands and services that will be showcased at the international trade fair for the beauty […]

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Network International obtains payment licence from Saudi Central Bank

News Desk 1 01/02/2024

Network International (Network), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region, has announced that it has obtained a Major Payment Institution (Major PI) licence from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) that will strengthen the acquirer’s foothold in the Kingdom. The procurement of the licence is a milestone that aligns […]

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Saudi PIF signs Electric 360 pact to boost electric motorsports

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PIF also reveals its refreshed brand identity Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has unveiled a transformative multi-year partnership, Electric 360, with Formula E, Extreme E, and E1 powerboat racing, intending to advance the global landscape of electric motorsports. The Electric 360 initiative aims to propel the growth of electric motorsports and revolutionise

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GE HealthCare equips Saudi Arabia’s Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group

News Desk 1 30/01/2024

In line with its commitment to advance healthcare delivery in Saudi Arabia, GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, is equipping all hospitals and medical centers under the Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Services Group (HMG) with a comprehensive range of Imaging, Ultrasound and Patient Care Solutions to help clinicians improve

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Saudi German Health introduces innovative initiatives reflecting “Caring Like Family”

News Desk 1 30/01/2024

Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, is participating in Arab Health 2024 held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from January 29 to February 01, 2024. SGH’s robust presence at Arab Health reflects its commitment to delivering exemplary patient services and setting new benchmarks […]

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China’s MSA Capital Signs Landmark MoU with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment

News Desk 1 30/01/2024

In a landmark development for Asia to Saudi Arabia cross border business and innovation, MSA Capital via its emerging markets investment arm MSA Novo and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) signed a memorandum of understanding to bolster economic cooperation and foster innovation in key sectors in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This […]

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SANS Institute Announces Landmark Training Events in Khobar and Riyadh

News Desk 1 29/01/2024

SANS Institute, a global leader in cybersecurity training, announces two training events in Saudi Arabia. Set to transform the cybersecurity education landscape, SANS Khobar (February 10-15, 2024) and SANS Riyadh Spring (February 24 – March 7, 2024) come at a time when the Kingdom proudly stands as a global cybersecurity frontrunner, securing the second rank […]

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Saudi Council of Health Insurance grants ACCUMED Saudi Arabia ‘Best RCM Service Provider’ Award

News Desk 1 29/01/2024

Gulf Capital announced today that the Saudi Council of Health Insurance (CHI) presented its Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) portfolio company, ACCUMED Saudi Arabia, the prestigious ‘Best RCM Service Provider of the Year’ Award. This accolade is a significant testament to ACCUMED’s leadership and innovation in the healthcare sector. Dr. Ayham Refaat, Founder and

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SAUDI TOURISM LAUNCHES LATEST ‘SAUDI, WELCOME TO ARABIA’ CAMPAIGN

News Desk 1 27/01/2024

day, Saudi’s national tourism brand ‘Saudi Welcome To Arabia’ has kicked off another global marketing campaign featuring football legend and Saudi Tourism Ambassador, Lionel Messi. Launching across key target markets in Europe, India and China, the “Go Beyond What You Think” campaign is anchored on consumer insights, which revealed there are still common misconceptions

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Almosafer partners with Saudi Arabia Railways

News Desk 1 25/01/2024

Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has signed a partnership agreement with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) to enhance travel across the Haramain High Speed Railway network and expand offerings to Almosafer travellers. Under the agreement, which serves as a first distribution partnership for Haramain High Speed Railway, Almosafer will

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Almosafer and Saudi prop-tech Mabaat partner to enhance traveller choices in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 24/01/2024

Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has announced a strategic partnership with Mabaat, an innovative short and medium-term rental platform, specialised in managing units on behalf of their respective owners, to bridge the gap in the demand for more flexible accommodation options to service the growing number of domestic and international

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SAUDI STAR YARA ALHOGBANI CONFIRMED FORMUBADALA ABU DHABI OPEN

News Desk 1 24/01/2024

The start of the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is just around the corner and three additional wild cards have now been announced, with Saudi Arabia’s Yara Alhogbani and Japan’s Ena Koike entering the qualifiers, while Philippines’ Alexandra Eala will participate in the main draw at the second instalment of the tournament. This year’s competition takes […]

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Nine-Piece Severe Heel Fracture Successfully Treated at Saudi German Hospital Makkah

News Desk 1 24/01/2024

Doctors at the Saudi German Hospital Makkah successfully treated a patient who regained his ability to walk after a fall from a height, which shattered his heel bone into nine fragments. Typically, eight out of 10 patients with this kind of injury do not fully recover. The patient, while vacationing at an archaeological site, slipped […]