Dushanbe, Tajikistan — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed today a new development loan agreement with the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Kahhorzoda Fayziddin Sattor, through which SFD is contributing $20 million
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A Saudi Arabian delegation comprising some of the nation’s leading entrepreneurs recently participated in the Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023 (GEC23), led by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Among Monsha’at’s objectives was to support the delegation of Saudi entrepreneurs, discuss
Shahrinav, Tajikistan — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, officially inaugurated today in Tajikistan, Shahrinav School, with the Deputy Minister of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, H.E. Abdullzoda Ziyodullo. The school was inaugurated as part of the fourth phase of the “Constructing and Equipping of
05 October 2023 – Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: London Business School (LBS), a global leader in business education, today announced its upcoming Worldwide Alumni Celebration (WAC) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The prestigious event brings together members of its alumni network, thought leaders, and distinguished guests to explore the pivotal role of business
Two-year-old startup commences strategic digitalisation programme MyCrane – the world’s first online crane rental platform – has lifted itself into Saudi Arabia, following a similar push into the US and Indian markets in the past 10 months. Addressing a news conference on October 3, 2023, on the sidelines of ADIPEC 2023, the largest annual show […]
On Saudi National Day this year, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, one of Riyadh’s most conveniently located and multipurpose hotels, will be joining in to commemorate the unification of the Kingdom and its founding by hosting special activities in the hotel, and offering attractive discounts on the hotel’s speciality restaurants, spa, and
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with LOGIC Consulting, the leading company specialising in comprehensive strategic consulting and governance services in the Middle East. The announcement of the MoU was made in the presence of H.E. Eng. Abdullah bin Mohammed AlBudair, the Deputy Minister of Municipal,
All you need to know about Saudi gamers and what they are up to When it comes to gaming, 13% of Saudi residents say they spend most of their time playing video games on a gaming console, PC, smartphone or any other handheld device. This is a telling statistic from the latest YouGov survey titled […]
The Middle East is witnessing hospitality and residential projects worth $1.9 trillion being developed across the region, with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt accounting for 90% ($1.7 trillion) of the investment table, according to new findings released as the Future Hospitality Summit takes place in Abu Dhabi, UAE (September 25-27, 2023). A study by […]
Driven by growing consumer demand and a surge in businesses setting up base or relocating to Saudi Arabia in line with Vision 2030, the Saudi imaging market is set to quadruple in size by 2030, according to recent reports, historical sales data, prevailing market trends and local expert insights from Canon Middle East & Turkey. […]
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a comprehensive survey of Saudi Arabia’s eastern coastline to improve the safety and efficiency of shipping navigation. Covering an area of over 11,000 km², Fugro will deploy its High-Speed Hydrography Solution, a combination of Airborne Lidar
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day, highlighting the Kingdom’s pioneering efforts locally, regionally, and internationally and leading initiatives to raise awareness and promote action for the protection of our environment. With a focus on land restoration, desertification,
Novotel Dubai Al Barsha, the central hospitality destination in the heart of Dubai, is thrilled to unveil its KSA National Day offer, ideal for KSA-based families and couples seeking a getaway to Dubai for the National Day weekend. For AED599, the remarkable full-board package promises an unforgettable experience, ideal for commemorating the holiday with friends or
Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport, Riyadh’s very own resort-style village hotel, invites guests to celebrate the Saudi National Day with friends and family, along with other unmissable offers and promotions on F&B, stay and fun activities in September. The hotel is very community-focused, with a strong sense for charitable giving, community service, and corporate
New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]
Airport set to open later this year for domestic flights Saudia, the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, will become the first airline to operate at the Red Sea International Airport (RSI). This follows the signing of an agreement in Riyadh City on September 12, 2023, between Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer of The […]
Aim is to push Saudi esports talent onto the global stage September 11, 2023: The Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) and Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) have officially unveiled a three-year partnership dedicated to advancing Saudi talent onto the global esports stage, including a groundbreaking initiative for women gamers. The collaboration will introduce a series of events […]
US-based Reputation House shows the event’s live trends analytics September 11, 2023: Reputation House, a US-based online reputation management company, has revealed that 80% of the 461 trade visitors to the company’s exhibitor stand at Seamless Saudi Arabia (September 4-5, 2023) were concerned about their online reputation and enquired about online audits of their
Kingdom’s Media Oasis event showcases leading sectors September 10, 2023: The Ministry of Media, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is hosting a three-day event in conjunction with the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, to showcase Saudi Vision 2023. The event, called Media Oasis, is being organised from September 9-11, 2023, in the Indian capital city. The […]
Real estate firm presents top-notch real estate solutions September 10, 2023: Sherwoods International Property, a distinguished name in the real estate industry, is set to make a significant presence at the CityScape exhibition in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, scheduled from September 10-13, 2023. The event promises to be a platform where Sherwoods will showcase a comprehensive