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Messe Frankfurt to drive regional expansion with new subsidiary in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 08/09/2025

The new subsidiary will be responsible for Messe Frankfurt’s business activities in the Kingdom, offering platforms that are aligned with the local market dynamics and designed specifically for industry players to interact with one another. It will also drive localisation efforts and lead to

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Athar Festival 2025 set to accelerate Saudi Arabia’s creative landscape with its biggest, boldest, and most dynamic programme yet

PR News Desk 03/09/2025

Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdom’s largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, unveiled key highlights of its upcoming third edition including a new venue, programme, and a stellar speakers’ line up. The announcement was made during a press conference led by Motivate Media Group and TRACCS, in the presence of partners MBC […]

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FedEx Launches First Nonstop Flight from the West to Saudi Arabia, Strengthening Kingdom’s Connectivity for Global Trade

PR News Desk 03/09/2025

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, has launched its first dedicated flight into Saudi Arabia, connecting the Kingdom with the United States and Europe, making FedEx the first express logistics provider to offer a nonstop route from West to the Kingdom. This milestone enhances access to global trade lanes and supports

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FedEx Bolsters Commitment to Saudi Arabia with Expanded Presence Aligned to Vision 2030

PR News Desk 01/09/2025

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced the completion of its transition to a direct-serve presence in Saudi Arabia. This milestone comes amid robust economic growth in the Kingdom[1] and includes the launch of the first dedicated FedEx flight into Saudi Arabia, development of a regional hub at the King […]

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Al Ghurair Expands into Saudi Arabia with Dongfeng Agreement for MHero and Voyah

PR News Desk 29/08/2025

Al Ghurair Mobility has signed an agreement with Dongfeng Motor Corporation to introduce the premium automotive brands MHero and Voyah to the KSA.  This marks a significant expansion of Al Ghurair Mobility into the Saudi market. It will introduce advanced new energy and hybrid vehicles that combine performance, innovation, and luxury

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Savvy Games Group collaborates with Amazon Web Services to enable new opportunities for game developers in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 26/08/2025

The Saudi Electronic Games Holding Company has signed a corporate collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS), to foster the growth of games technology infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and help empower Saudi-based games companies, startups, and developers. AWS will support the Saudi gaming sector through two AWS programs; AWS Skill Builder and AWS Activate. AWS

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OPTIMA and FMTECH Form Strategic Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Facilities Management (FM) Solutions in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 25/08/2025

OPTIMA, a forward-looking facility management solution consultancy, has entered a strategic partnership with FMTECH, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) organization and leading Saudi-based FM provider. The collaboration will focus on delivering fully integrated, technology-enabled FM solutions across the Kingdom in support of Vision 2030. The partnership brings together

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London Business School wins prestigious Gold Brandon Hall Award in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 25/08/2025

London Business School (LBS) has been awarded a Gold Brandon Hall Group Excellence Award in its Executive Education’s Learning & Development category for Best Use of a Blended Learning Programme. The award, achieved in partnership with the Academy for Developing Administrative Leaders (ADAL), powered by the Institute of Public Administration, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,

Defence & Security Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia deepens ties with Interpol as it prepares to host MENA Regional Bureau

Arnold Pinto 11/08/2025

As global cost of cybercrime rises Saudi Arabia is expanding its role in international policing, following a high-level visit by its Minister of Interior, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, to Interpol’s headquarters in Lyon, France. The visit marks a significant step in the Arabian Gulf state’s preparations to host Interpol’s Regional Bureau […]

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ASMO Launches Procurement Services and Begins Operations at Second Warehouse in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 06/08/2025

ASMO, a joint venture between Saudi Aramco Development Company and DHL, has commenced its procurement services for general supply materials, issuing its first purchase orders for Aramco in July, 2025, and launching warehousing operations at its second site in Saudi Arabia: the Jazan warehouse. These milestones are part of ASMO’s phased national rollout under its […]

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NetApp Appoints Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager to Lead Saudi Arabia Growth Strategy

PR News Desk 06/08/2025

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, has appointed Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia, to further reinforce its commitment to the Kingdom’s digital transformation agenda. In this role, Al-Zahrani will be responsible for driving NetApp’s local strategy, deepening public and private sector partnerships, and enabling customers

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NFPA to highlight critical role of global fire and life safety standards at Intersec Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 04/08/2025

Intersec Saudi Arabia, the premier industry platform for security, safety and fire protection, has formed a groundbreaking collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which will be a highlight of this year’s Fire Protection and Technology Summit. Founded in 1896, NFPA is a global nonprofit organisation devoted to eliminating death, injury,

Thought leadership

Is your business resilient enough to withstand what’s coming?

News Desk 30/07/2025

By Paul Bogan, Middle East Partner, +impact In an era defined by volatility, from extreme weather and power outages to cyberattacks and cascading supply chain disruptions, business resilience is no longer a nice-to-have; it’s an imperative. According to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 2022 alone saw 18 weather events, each causing damages exceeding

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Raising the Bar for Poultry Production in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 29/07/2025

Raising bigger chickens for deboning and further processing has long been a challenge in Saudi Arabia’s demanding climate and challenging farming conditions. Yet, Tanmiah Food Company, together with McDonald’s Saudi Arabia, continues to defy expectations and raise the bar, setting new industry benchmarks through a strategic partnership committed to excellence. This

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MoneyGram and Bank AlJazira Partner to Expand Cross-Border Money Movement in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 29/07/2025

MoneyGram, a leading global payments network for consumers, businesses and communities, today announced resuming money transfer services with Bank AlJazira, a leading bank in Saudi Arabia. This partnership expands access to physical and digital cross-border money movement solutions across the Kingdom, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its goal of building an

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NMDC Energy commences fabrication at Ras Al-Khair yard, supporting industrial growth in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 29/07/2025

NMDC Energy, a leading provider of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services for offshore and onshore energy clients, has started fabrication at its advanced yard in Ras Al-Khair, Saudi Arabia. The first steel cut marks the start of operations and positions the facility as a supporter of the Kingdom’s industrial growth and energy ambitions. Strategically

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Cloudera and Aramco Plan to Collaborate on AI-driven Digital Innovation in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 28/07/2025

Cloudera, a leading hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI, and Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies,have agreed on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The MoU outlines plans for joint efforts to leverage Cloudera’s platform and Aramco’s industry expertise to build AI-powered solutions and applications that support the growth

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Saudi Arabia’s First Enterprise Data Management Platform

PR News Desk 21/07/2025

Governata, Saudi Arabia’s first enterprise Data Management Platform, has officially launched to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven solutions in data governance and decision-making for both the public and private sectors. It unveiled its first product as a pioneering Saudi-made data governance enterprise software specifically designed in the Arabic language for

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Shine Launches the Recruiter Challenge to Redefine Hiring in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 21/07/2025

Shine, a leading Saudi event staffing company, is inviting recruiters to participate in the Recruiter Challenge — a multi-round experience designed to replace traditional interviews and test candidates’ skills through challenges such as CV scanning, conducting interviews, and more. Through this innovative approach to recruitment, Shine is inviting candidates to interview

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30% rise in mobile food delivery orders in the UAE & Saudi Arabia during H1

PR News Desk 16/07/2025

According to Syrve MENA data, food aggregators continue to be the most popular mobile order channel in both markets. Approximately 75% of mobile orders placed by surveyed restaurants are processed by apps like HungerStation, Talabat, and Deliveroo. The remaining 25% is handled by call centres, proprietary apps, and websites run by restaurants — a tactic […]