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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

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 […]
Business

Indo-Arab professionals launch, Funding Possibilities

A group of six professional entrepreneurs across the UAE and India, who have invested in more than 75 start-ups and helped businesses raise US$500 million worth of capital, have joined hands to launch a Fintech Platform called Funding Possibilities, that will connect start-ups with investors, borrowers with lenders and buyers with sellers. The mission of […]
Food & Beverage

Nazcaa Launches Chic New Business Lunch

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January – Recently opened restaurant,Nazcaa, has created a new, flavoursome Business Lunch menu that will jazz up anyone’s midday break. Located on the 12th floor in The Address Fountain Views hotel, Nazcaa boasts a show-stopping view of Burj and Downtown Dubai with the choice of both indoor and outdoor dining. Nazcaa, […]
Hospitality

THE ASCOTT LIMITED EXPANDS AFRICAN PRESENCE

Middle East, January 2023 – The Ascott Limited, the leading international lodging owner-operator, has entered into a partnership with Djibouti leading real estate group, Salaam Properties, to launch its first property in Djibouti and twelfth in Africa – Citadines City Centre Djibouti. Set to open in 2024, the stunning property will welcome guests to a […]
Entertainment Lifestyle

STARZPLAY launches its first Arabic original series

STARZPLAY, the platform ranked consistently among the region’s top three subscription video on demand services and Image Nation Abu Dhabi, the Academy Award winning media and entertainment studio, have announced the launch of STARZPLAY’s first Arabic language original, Kaboos. The series is set to stream on the platform starting from Thursday, February 9. Set in […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

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

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
CBHUK CEO Predicts A Massive Digital Transformation In The Hajj Sector, Which Will Improve The Overall Pilgrim Experience
Business

CBHUK CEO Predicts A Massive Digital Transformation In The Hajj Sector, Which Will Improve The Overall Pilgrim Experience 

According to Rashid Mogradia, chief executive officer of the Council of British Hajjis, the massive digital transformation sweeping various aspects of the Hajj and Umrah sector in Saudi Arabia will streamline the delivery of services and improve pilgrims’ experiences. Mogradia, reporting from Jeddah’s Hajj Expo 2023, praised the industry’s dedication to
Saudi Arabia, The UAE, And Qatar Gain A Cultural Advantage Through Significant Investments In The Creative Economy
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Saudi Arabia, The UAE, And Qatar Gain A Cultural Advantage Through Significant Investments In The Creative Economy

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, […]
Entertainment Lifestyle

Shofha platform exclusively airs ‘Bahebak’ across the MENA region

January 26, 2023 Shofha, a video-on-demand mobile application and website platform by ArpuPlus, will exclusively air the Egyptian hit rom-com blockbuster ‘Bahebak’ starring Tamer Hosni, throughout the MENA region for the first time. ‘Bahebak’ broke box office records in the MENA region, becoming the top-ranking film in the Middle East and dominating the big screen […]
Sport

JAGUAR TCS RACING REGROUP FOR DIRIYAH

26 January 2023, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Jaguar TCS Racing will continue their campaign for the 2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 January, as the first double-header of Season 9 gets underway in Saudi Arabia. The Diriyah E-Prix holds positive memories for driver Sam Bird, who secured […]
Entertainment Lifestyle

Kings & Queens of Comedy

Laughter is the best medicine.  It’s fun to share a good laugh and it’s been proven to actually improve your health! And this Friday, 27th January, comic giants from South Africa and the Middle East will be bringing world-class comedy to The Theatre at Mall of the Emirates stage in Kings & Queens of Comedy. Shining their […]
Business GCC Saudi Arabia

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

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 […]