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CHEP Recognised as Top Employer in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 24/01/2024

Certified for the 4th consecutive year as a Top Employer in Saudi Arabia by the Top Employers Institute, CHEP, part of the Brambles Group and the global leader in supply chain solutions, also stands among the exclusive group of 17 elite organisations worldwide to achieve the coveted Global Top

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Riyadh Air partners with Almosafer as first Saudi Travel Company

News Desk 1 23/01/2024

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national full service carrier, and Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has announced a partnership during the Saudi Tourism Forum in Riyadh, to further accelerate the growth of an internationally competitive tourism sector in the Kingdom. The newly signed agreement makes Almosafer the first travel partner

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Saudi Arabia to host FIFA World Cup 2034 men’s tournament

News Desk 1 18/01/2024 0

Australia pulls out of the 2034 event’s candidature bidding FIFA has declared Saudi Arabia the host nation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2034 men’s tournament. This marks the third occasion the coveted event will grace the Asian continent, following the successful hosting by South Korea and Japan in 2002 and Qatar in 2022. FIFA […]

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Saudi German Hospital Madinah successfully Treats Quadriplegic Patient After Palm Tree Fall

News Desk 1 16/01/2024

Saudi German Hospital Madinah recently achieved a significant milestone by performing an emergency spinal surgery on a 35-year-old quadriplegic patient enabling him to regain mobility. Following a fall from a palm tree exceeding 3 meters, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) promptly transferred the patient to Saudi German Hospital Madinah.  The incident occurred

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Qatar Airways Commemorates Network Expansion in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 1 15/01/2024

Qatar Airways proudly announces the success of its inaugural journey to AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the airline’s commitment to providing unparalleled travel experiences across over 170 destinations worldwide. The meticulously curated trip showcased AlUla as a new and exciting destination, offering travellers a unique blend of history, culture, and

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How powerful (or not) is your passport in 2024?

Arnold Pinto 15/01/2024 0

Read on, for your laissez-passer status Passports out! An unprecedented six countries – France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Japan, and Singapore – occupy the top spot in the 2024 Henley Passport Index, a ranking system based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association. The six nations now possess the most powerful passports globally, providing […]

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Oil on the back burner as GCC pushes for new tech

News Desk 1 11/01/2024 0

By Konstantin Tserazov, former Senior Vice President of Otkritie Bank The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), a group of Arab states in the Arabian Gulf area, has traditionally played a pivotal role in the global markets by leveraging its sizable financial assets. Despite accruing regular oil revenues, the GCC nations have now set themselves on a […]

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HIMA inaugurates first facility in Saudi Arabia,demonstrating strong commitment

News Desk 1 09/01/2024

HIMA Group, global independent provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, has solidified its presence in KSA with the establishment of HIMA Saudi Arabia. Dedicated to advancing operational safety and reliability, this strategic move aligns seamlessly with the ‘Vision 2030’ strategy and actively supports the Kingdom’s

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Saudi businessman is ecstatic after reaching the South Pole as a tourist

News Desk 1 08/01/2024 0

South Pole expedition can take two weeks A Saudi adventurer and businessperson has reached the South Pole, facilitated by Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions. Badr Al Shebani has previously climbed all seven continents’ highest peaks, including Mount Everest.  Al Shibani, who skied to the last degree of the South Pole, said: “Although the weather is very […]

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GCC investors reap the benefit of new Shari’ah compliant silver spot contract

News Desk 1 07/01/2024 0

Platform was launched by DGCX The GCC region’s inaugural Shari’ah Compliant Silver Spot Contract (DSSC) is providing investors with a secure and transparent platform for trading the precious white metal. Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the top derivatives exchange in the Middle East, launched the contract in late 2023, after securing regulatory approval from

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Do you know the public holidays of 2024 in the GCC region? Here are the dates

News Desk 1 04/01/2024 0

Islamic holidays are subject to moon sightings Residents of the six GCC nations (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and Kuwait) will enjoy several public holidays, including Islamic holidays in 2024 – the New Year. The public holidays will stretch further when combined with the standard weekends in the six GCC countries. Islamic holidays in […]

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UNWTO: Middle East led global tourism recovery in 2023

Arnold Pinto 01/01/2024 0

975m tourists travelled globally between Q1 and Q3 2023 International tourism recovered almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels in 2023, with the Middle East being the front-runner by world regions in relative terms, according to the latest World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data. The newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates that an estimated 975 million tourists travelled

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Aroya Cruises’ maiden luxury ship to set sail in late 2024

Arnold Pinto 31/12/2023 0

The ship’s destinations include the Arabian Gulf Aroya Cruises, the new Arabian cruise line operated by Cruise Saudi, has unveiled its maiden luxury cruise ship. The 335-metre-long seven-year-old vessel is undergoing extensive renovation in Germany to suit the Arabian Gulf taste. The refitting work is expected to be completed by August 24, 2024. When the […]

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Salesforce deploys public cloud-based Hyperforce platform in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 27/12/2023 0

New offering capitalises on public cloud scale and agility Salesforce – the San Francisco, California-headquartered company that specialises in AI, data and CRM solutions for sales, customer service, marketing automation, e-commerce, analytics, and application development – has launched Hyperforce, a secure, scalable, and reliable foundation for AI

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European Butter brightens delectable dishes in Jeddah, KSA  

News Desk 1 13/12/2023

In a culinary celebration,The European Union and the French Dairy Board recently hosted an exclusive dinner at the newly opened CWTCH restaurant in Jeddah to promote the star ingredient on the night’s menu – French butter. The guest list included 50 of the city’s most renowned food influencers and chefs, who were invited to sample […]

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Munjz Paves the Way in the Saudi Facility Management Industry with Munjz Market

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

Munjz, the leading Saudi-based prop-tech cloud platform, is reshaping the Kingdom’s facility management sector with Munjz Market and strategic partnerships with industry leaders. The Munjz Market platform, aimed at simplifying operations, reflects Munjz’s dedication to providing unparalleled technical, operational, and financial support. Through the integration

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Saudi German Hospital helps Yazan restore life after a two-month coma

News Desk 1 12/12/2023

Saudi German Hospital Makkah helped Yazan regain his normal life after he suffered a severe head trauma, which plunged him into a coma for two and a half months. Yazan was transferred from a government hospital – where doctors performed a tracheostomy to aid Yazan in breathing – to Saudi German Hospital Makkah due to […]

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iCubesWire strengthens its leadership team with the elevation of Erick Maalouli as Business Director for Dubai & Saudi Arabia Markets

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

iCubesWire, a leading global Ad Tech platform, has announced the elevation of Erick Maalouli to lead its business development and strategic planning operations in the Dubai and Saudi Arabia markets. This move is aligned with iCubesWire’s strategic expansion plans and its commitment to asserting its dominance in the region. Erick Maalouli takes the lead in […]

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Qatar Airways Touches Down in Yanbu, Its Eighth Connection in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, has landed today its first resumption flight at Yanbu, the airlines’ eighth connection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The non-stop service will operate two weekly flights on Wednesday and Sunday. To mark the resumed operations, passengers onboard the aircraft received special menu cards with exclusive design that reflects

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musafir.com Expands Footprint: Commences KSA Operations to Meet Growing Travel Demands

News Desk 1 06/12/2023

musafir.com, the UAE’s leading travel management company, takes a significant step forward by officially launching its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the transformative goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. The office was inaugurated by Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla Al Thani and Sachin Gadoya, Founders of musafir.com, in the presence of eminent