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Landmark agreements worth over $6.4 billion announced on Day 4 of Biban 2023 forum

Middle East News 247 13/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Today, the Social Development Bank (SDB) pledged $6.4 billion to funding entrepreneurs, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and freelancers across the Kingdom over the next three years. The multibillion-dollar pledge was announced on Day 4 of Biban 2023, with the

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More than $2.8 billion worth of agreements signed on Day 3 of Biban 2023

Middle East News 247 13/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – Today, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Monsha’at) has underlined its commitment to advancing entrepreneurship in the Kingdom. In line with Vision 2030, Monsha’at has signed a range of agreements with a selection of leading regional and global entities. Contributing to the growth and […]

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Day 2 of Biban 2023 sets the stage for the launch of over $1.5 billion worth of agreements

Middle East News 247 13/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The Kafalah Program officially announced a partnership with a diverse selection of Saudi-based entities, pledging up to $1.5 billion in financing guarantees for the Kingdom’s burgeoning community of startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The announcement was made on the second day of Biban 2023, with the Kafalah Program — […]

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Over 25 agreements worth more than $2.93 billion signed on the opening day of Biban 2023

Middle East News 247 10/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Monsha’at, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Limited. Launched on the opening day of Biban 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum  — the new partnership will see the […]

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Humanitarian Forum In Riyadh Promotes Innovation, AI Usage In Disaster Response

News Editor 09/03/2023 0

At the heart of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum was the need to reduce funding gaps in humanitarian aid and use science and innovation for quicker response and coordination. This third forum was put together by the United Nations and its humanitarian groups with help from the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid. The event took […]

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EXPERTS GATHER IN RIYADH TO DISCUSS JUDICIAL TECHNOLOGY AT THE INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON JUSTICE

Middle East News 247 07/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice is organizing the first International Conference on Justice in Riyadh on 5-6 March, 2023. The Conference will bring together experts, jurists and key decision makers from the legal sectors of over 30 countries to discuss the future of technology and digitization in the field of justice. […]

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IDC Renews Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission Ahead of ICT Indicators Forum 2023

Middle East News 247 06/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — International Data Corporation (IDC) is delighted to announce its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) for the annual ICT Indicators Forum 2023 that will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh on Wednesday, March 8. For the second year running, this strategic event will incorporate

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Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Launches New Murabba Development Company To Transform Downtown Riyadh

News Editor 04/03/2023 0

The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom has announced the establishment of the New Murabba Development Co., which will build a new residential, commercial, and entertainment district in the centre of Riyadh. The New Murabba project’s design focuses on sustainability, with green spaces and paths for walking and biking that will improve

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Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s flagship SME forum returns to unite the world’s most innovative start-ups, entrepreneurs, and investors

Middle East News 247 16/02/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban, Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, is returning to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center between March 9 and March 13, 2023. Organized by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this year’s event welcomes its largest audience ever, with […]

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Atkins secures Delivery Partner role for THE LINE, NEOM’s flagship urban development in Saudi Arabia

Middle East News 247 16/02/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, has been appointed as a Delivery Partner organization for THE LINE at NEOM in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A civilizational revolution that will have no roads, cars or carbon emissions, THE LINE is set to provide an unprecedented urban living experience. A linear […]

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Lean Node Startup Studio and Mjalis Investments Partner to Launch Lean Fintech, a Venture Builder Specializing in Fintech Startups

Middle East News 247 14/02/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — During the second edition of LEAP event, Saudi Arabia’s global tech event, a partnership agreement was inked on February 7 between Lean Node Startup Studio and Mjalis Investment, to establish Lean Fintech, a venture builder dedicated to building disruptive Fintech startups. The partnership aims to build innovative fintech startups to improve […]

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GE HealthCare equips My Clinic Riyadh

News Desk 2 01/02/2023

Dubai, UAE; 1st February 2023: GE HealthCare, a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator, today signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s My Clinic, one of the largest outpatient providers in the Kingdom, to equip its upcoming facility in Riyadh with a suite of advanced precision diagnostic and imaging solutions. Fehr Nazer the

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

Middle East News 247 27/01/2023

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

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

Middle East News 247 26/01/2023

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 […]

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Simone Inzaghi: “Thank you Saudi Arabia for hosting the Italian Super Cup match”… Stefano Pioli: “We must work better to raise the bar”

Middle East News 247 20/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — A press conference was held after the Italian Super Cup last night, between AC Milan and Inter Milan, staged at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh at 10:00pm (local time), brought by Saudi Ministry of Sport as part of the sporting events in Diriyah’s 2nd Season. Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi thanked […]

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Inter Milan crowned with Italian Super Cup after a 3-0 win over arch-rivals AC Milan

Middle East News 247 19/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In front of a crowd over 50,000 at King Fahd International Stadium, the Italian cup holders “Inter Milan” defeated the reigning Serie A champions AC Milan 3-0 to lift the third showpiece final to be played in the Kingdom. His Excellency the Deputy Minister of Sports, Mr. Badr bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi, […]

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Saudi Arabia to host Italian Super Cup between Inter Milan and AC Milan tomorrow

Middle East News 247 18/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, will host tomorrow at 10:00pm (local time) The Italian Super Cup match between league champions AC Milan and cup winners Inter Milan, at Riyadh’s King Fahd Stadium, brought by Ministry of Sport as part of the sporting events in Diriyah’s 2nd Season. The long-awaited tournament […]

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Barcelona crowned Spanish Super Cup champions in Riyadh

Middle East News 247 16/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup title on Sunday in a historic match in Riyadh. The Catalan club defeated defending champions Real Madrid 3-1 at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Barcelona opened the scoring through Gavi in the 33rd minute, then Lewandowski doubled Barca’s lead […]

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Barcelona to face Real Madrid in final of Spanish Super Cup

Middle East News 247 16/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Barcelona made a spectacular victory over Real Betis after 2-2 draw and over penalties, at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh yesterday, in the second semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. A tournament which is brought by Ministry of Sport for the third consecutive time as part of the sporting events […]

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Real Madrid beat Valencia to reach Spanish Super Cup final

Middle East News 247 13/01/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — After a back-and-forth battle with 1-1 draw, Real Madrid beat Valencia yesterday on penalties and booked their place in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. A tournament which is brought by Ministry of Sport as part of the sporting events in 2nd Diriyah […]