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Amazon Saudi Hosts Annual Seller Summit to Empower Local Businesses to Grow Online

News Desk 1 10/10/2023

Amazon Saudi Arabia recently hosted its annual Seller Summit in Riyadh, showcasing a suite of cutting-edge tools and services designed to empower small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Saudi Arabia. These innovations are tailored to help SMBs reach millions of online customers and drive

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Monsha’at and Leading Saudi Entrepreneurs Take Part in Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2023

News Desk 1 09/10/2023

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

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London Business School Explores Vision 2030: Shaping the Future through Business Education at Riyadh Worldwide Alumni Celebration

News Desk 1 05/10/2023

  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

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Intella Secures $3.4M in Pre-Series A Funding Round

News Desk 1 03/10/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Intella, a MENA-based deep tech company, has successfully closed a $3.4 million Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by HALA Ventures and Wa’ed Ventures, the Kingdom-focused venture capital fund wholly owned by Aramco, with participation from Sanabil500 and INSEAD’s alumni angel network, along with other investors. The new funding […]

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Securing the Internet of the Future: Riyadh to host Middle East Network Operators Group Event

News Desk 1 03/10/2023

An event will be held from 11-12 October in Riyadh to support regional Internet infrastructure and drive Internet growth in the Middle East. MENOG stands as a beacon of collaboration and as a space to facilitate knowledge sharing and learning at a time where Saudi Arabia seeks to secure a digital future for the kingdom […]

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Saudi Fund for Development Supports Infrastructure Development in The Bahamas

News Desk 1 02/10/2023

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh — In the presence of the Saudi Fund for Development Board of Directors Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the SFD Chief Executive Officer, signed today in Riyadh, two development loan agreements worth a total of $140 million USD to support infrastructure development with the governments of The Bahamas and the Republic of Mauritius. […]

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Bujairi Terrace: Experience Riyadh’s Distinctive Dining Destination

News Desk 1 02/10/2023

Bujairi Terrace, located within the historic heart of Diriyah, blends Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage with world-class dining, where the food is as memorable as the view. Set against the stunning backdrop of At-Turaif, starting October 1st, the destination will offer an array of incredible dining experiences featuring curated menus and seasonal programming for guests to

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CELEBRATE SAUDI NATIONAL DAY AT HILTON RIYADH HOTEL & RESIDENCES

News Desk 1 30/09/2023

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

Travel

UNWTO unveils initiative to transform global travellers’ destination preferences

Arnold Pinto 29/09/2023 0

‘Tourism Opens Minds’ unveiled at World Tourism Day celebrations in Riyadh The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched ‘Tourism Opens Minds’ – a new global initiative designed to unite and encourage nations, tourism sector leaders and consumers to be more open-minded when choosing a travel destination. UNWTO announced the new initiative at the

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Saudi German Health organises first conference of Quality and Patient Safety in Riyadh

News Desk 1 27/09/2023

Saudi German Health, one of the largest healthcare groups in the MENA region, organised the first conference of Quality and Patient Safety from September 25 to 27, 2023, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), to highlight ground-breaking solutions and best practices that improve quality of healthcare. The Conference, held under the theme ‘Unleashing Value-Centric […]

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HRH Crown Prince launches Soudah Peaks’ masterplan

News Desk 1 26/09/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, and Chairman of Soudah Development has launched the masterplan to develop Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa into Soudah Peaks – a luxury mountain tourism destination set 3,015 meters above sea level on Saudi Arabia’s highest peak. […]

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Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport marks Saudi National Day

News Desk 1 18/09/2023

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

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Avalon Pharma to open its 4th new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023 0

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 […]

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Saudia will be the first carrier to operate at Red Sea International Airport

Arnold Pinto 13/09/2023 0

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 […]

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Sherwoods International Property to exhibit at CityScape Riyadh

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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

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One million users sign up for Saudi Arabia’s first social network

News Desk 1 10/09/2023 0

Jaco platform aiming for 5 million users by the year-end September 10, 2023: In his first appearance on the business stage of Saudi Arabia’s first social network, Jaco’, Saudi entrepreneur Fahd Al-Shidi, the project supervisor, announced that the team expects to reach five million users soon. Al-Shidi added that Jaco’s ability to collect of more […]

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Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences promotes its special offers for August

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2023 0

Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences is reaching out to Saudi residents and visitors to the Saudi capital to avail of special price promotions across its international culinary outlets, spa, and meeting rooms for corporate guests this August. The F&B promotions at the hotel’s on-site restaurants are valid for in-house guests and external diners. The hotel […]

Events

Digital Cooperation Organization opens entries for its Digital Prosperity Awards

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2023 0

The Riyadh-headquartered Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO) has announced the launch of its inaugural Digital Prosperity Awards to promote projects and organisations embracing digital innovation and bridging the digital divide. The DCO is the world’s first standalone international organisation focusing on the digital economy. The awards are open to international

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Dubai Airshow will feature Riyadh Air’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner for the first time

Arnold Pinto 10/08/2023 0

Riyadh Air, the newly launched Riyadh-based national airline, will exhibit its flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft at the Dubai Airshow taking place at Dubai World Central (DWC) airport from November 13-17, 2023. Making the announcement on August 9, 2023, Tarsus Aerospace, organiser of the Dubai Airshow 2023 also confirmed that Perceetech Group, a US- […]

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FIRST EDITION OF SAUDI FILM CONFEX SET TO DEBUT IN RIYADH

News Desk 2 08/08/2023

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 7 August 2023: The Saudi Film Commission is expected to debut its new industry event, the Saudi Film Confex, in Riyadh later this year. Running from 1-4 October in BLVD Expo, the four-day conference and exhibition will lay the foundations for the Kingdom’s future film industry ventures and will attract […]