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Saudi nature reserve to feature at ADIHEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2023 0

The reserve is home to 60+ native animals and 120+ plant species Saudi Arabia’s Imam Turki Bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority (ITBA) will participate as a regional exhibitor at the 20th Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), in the UAE capital from

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More power to the Global South as 5 MEA countries will join the BRICS bloc

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023 0

A record five Middle East and Africa (MEA) countries will formally join BRICS – the bloc of five major emerging economies – from January 1, 2024. The five MEA nations are Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). BRICS currently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. South Africa joined the group in 2010, […]

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Axis Communications and AlJammaz Technologies announce partnership to enhance security solutions in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 10/08/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 2023 – Axis Communications, the global leader in network cameras, access control, and network audio devices for the physical security and video surveillance industries, announced the onboarding of AlJammaz Technologies as its newest distribution partner in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The strategic decision to partner with AlJammaz

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PRCA MENA announces Conference and Digital Awards 2023 celebrations to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 09/08/2023

Dubai, 9th August 2023 – PRCA MENA, the leading professional association for public relations and communications in the Middle East and North Africa, is thrilled to announce their Conference and Digital Awards 2023, set to take place on Wednesday, 8th November, at the Mӧvenpick Hotel & Residences Riyadh in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The half-day conference […]

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Saudi sovereign wealth fund netting world-class football talent

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2023 0

Flush from its prior success in golf, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is now redirecting its focus to the world’s most beloved sport: football. Having made waves in the Premier League by acquiring Newcastle United two years ago, the Saudi sovereign wealth fund is intensifying its efforts to shine a spotlight on the domestic […]

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IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A WORLD OF UNPARALLELED LUXURY

News Desk 2 07/08/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — August 7, 2023: Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences Riyadh, Fairmont’s first serviced residences in KSA, is now open to the public. Standing tall with its magnificent 35 floors, the property graces Riyadh’s skyline as a symbol of opulent living, offering an unparalleled experience and lifestyle. Jointly unveiled by Fairmont Hotels and Resorts

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UNMISSABLE OFFERS AT HILTON RIYADH HOTEL & RESIDENCES THIS AUGUST

News Desk 2 06/08/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 02 August 2023: As we move into the latter half of the year, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences, one of Riyadh’s most conveniently located and multipurpose hotels, is inviting guests to take advantage of some unmissable offers on its world-class F&B outlets and spa to be enjoyed with family and friends indoors, as well […]

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HILTON PLANS TO MORE THAN QUADRUPLE ITS PRESENCE IN SAUDI ARABIA

News Desk 2 03/08/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 03 August 2023 – As Saudi Arabia continues to fulfil its vision of becoming a world leader for international travel and tourism, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open over 50 new hotels across 10 of its brands, making the country the company’s largest pipeline market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Hilton

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Global Corporate Innovation Firm, Rainmaking, Expands into Saudi Arabia with a Focus on Empowering the Innovation Ecosystem

News Desk 2 27/07/2023

Rainmaking Innovation, a global corporate innovation firm, is bringing its expertise and success to the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s burgeoning startup ecosystem. With a track record of boosting corporate innovation, accelerating co-creation with key players across the ecosystem, and running successful startup acceleration programs under the esteemed Startupbootcamp brand,

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Saudi Arabia boards show a preference for experienced directors with CEO backgrounds to power Vision 2030

News Desk 2 26/07/2023

Riyadh, KSA – 26 July, 2023 – Heidrick & Struggles today launched the second Board Monitor report in Saudi Arabia. With Vision 2030 driving accelerated growth for companies in the country, the composition of Saudi boards is evolving to meet the demands of this era of innovation, diversification and growth.   50 new board appointments […]

Business

Hevolution Foundation Announces New Contribution to Impetus Grants to Advance Aging Science

Middle East News 247 26/07/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Hevolution Foundation, a global non-profit organization that provides grants and early-stage investments to incentivize research and entrepreneurship in healthspan science, announces that it is providing $5 Million in matching funding to Impetus Grants, a non-profit science funding organization focused on longevity research. The

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Saudi Fund for Development signs a $10 million loan agreement to construct business incubation centers in the Bahamas

Middle East News 247 22/07/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer, H.E. Sultan Al-Marshad, signed the first development loan agreement worth $10 million in SFD’s headquarters in Riyadh with Hon. Isacc Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. The agreement involves the construction

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Address Hotels and Resorts Announces the Opening of Address Jabal Omar Makkah Unveiling a Spiritual Haven in the Heart of Makkah

Middle East News 247 12/07/2023

Makkah, Saudi Arabia — Address Hotels and Resorts is thrilled to announce the opening of its latest architectural and hospitality masterpiece, Address Jabal Omar Makkah, in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Nestled in the iconic Jabal Omar development, this landmark property offers a truly unforgettable experience for pilgrims and travellers alike. The largest […]

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Almosafer partners with Al Rajhi Takaful to provide free insurance

News Desk 2 10/07/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 10 July, 2023: Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has partnered with Al Rajhi Takaful, the provider of first-class, innovative, and ethical insurance solutions, to provide customers of its consumer segment in Saudi Arabia free trip insurance with every flight booking. The trip insurance will be automatically

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Kia’s Long-Term Partnership with FIFA Continues to Create Unforgettable Fan Experiences at the FIFAe Finals 2023

News Desk 2 06/07/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 6, 2023: Kia Corporation is thrilled to announce its partnership with FIFAe for the FIFAe Finals 2023, building on its successful collaboration during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. Kia will continue supporting FIFAe through this prestigious esports tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from July 6 to July 19. The FIFAe […]

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HKSTP and eWTP Arabia Capital Jointly Welcome Saudi Delegation to Boost I&T Collaboration between Hong Kong SAR and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Middle East News 247 03/07/2023

HONG KONG — Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and Saudi focused investment institution eWTP Arabia Capital (eWTPA), today co-hosted the “One Gateway Shared Vision – Hong Kong Special Administrative Region x Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” event to welcome the Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and his delegation to

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Sharjah Airport celebrates return of this year’s first batch of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 03/07/2023

June 03, 2023: Sharjah Airport welcomed back this year’s first group of pilgrims from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj in the holy land. The airport staff welcomed the pilgrims upon their arrival in Sharjah by assisting them with their arrival procedures, greeting them with flowers, and extending high standards of hospitality in a setting of […]

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Uhuru Joins Top International Companies as Members of Future Investment Initiative (“FII”) Institute

Middle East News 247 01/07/2023

Uhuru Corporation is pleased to announce that it has become members of Future Investment Initiative (“FII”) Institute, a global non-profit organization from Saudi Arabia to the world with one pressing agenda: Impact on Humanity. Driven by data, FII Institute fosters great minds from around the world to turn ideas into real-world solutions and actions in […]

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Enterprise businesses face an annual loss exceeding $20 billion due to the overwhelming influx of spam worldwide

News Desk 2 20/06/2023

Dubai, UAE, 20 June 2023: Research indicates that enterprise businesses face an annual loss exceeding $20 billion due to the overwhelming influx of spam worldwide. This surge in spam has led ValueFirst, a global leader in enterprise communication services, to comply fully with Communications, Space & Technology Commission (CST) Anti-Spam Regulations in Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Fund for Development Chairman Signs Three Loan Agreements with Small Island Developing States Worth $61 Million

Middle East News 247 15/06/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and HRH Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman; the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Al Khateeb, recently signed three development loan agreements worth $61 million with […]