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The increasing role of women in the private sector in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 21/08/2024

By Ghada Aldawood, Human Resources Manager, TASC Outsourcing The Vision 2030 reforms in Saudi Arabia aim to increase women’s engagement in the workforce to 30% and significantly reshape women’s roles in the private sector. These changes, aimed at creating a society where everyone can

Education Saudi Arabia

KAUST commissions new regional-class research vessel

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2024

RV Thuwal II will explore the Red Sea Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has agreed with Freire Shipyards to construct a new regional-class research vessel, RV Thuwal II. The ship will be built at Freire Shipyard in Vigo, Spain, and is anticipated to be completed in 2026. RV Thuwal II […]

Business Saudi Arabia

Riyadh Air awards ground handling deal to Saudi Ground Services

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2024

Contract is worth $400 million Riyadh Air, a Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund subsidiary, has awarded a $400 million contract for ground handling services to Saudi Ground Services as the Saudi carrier prepares for its forthcoming launch. The ground handling services contract, effective from September 1, 2024, spans 4.5 years with an option for a […]

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Leader Express and Castrol KSA Celebrate Strategic Partnership Agreement in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 13/08/2024

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Leader Express, an emerging car service company in the Kingdom, and Castrol KSA joined forces in a momentous celebration of their newly established strategic partnership agreement. This collaboration is poised to amplify the reach of Leader Express’s exceptional services and Castrol’s products, ensuring a wider audience across the

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WakeCap confirms key role in improving construction safety throughout Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 13/08/2024

WakeCap, a workforce safety and productivity solution, showcased its smart construction site management technologies to the Kingdom’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, which will see the company at the forefront of safety improvement in mining and manufacturing projects across the Kingdom. Dr. Hassan Albalawi, CEO and founder of WakeCap, presented the technology

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Saudi Arabia Emerges as a Leading Industrial Hub Boosting Global Mobility says Writer Relocations

PR News Desk 08/08/2024

Writer Relocations, a leading global player in the relocation industry, highlights Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a pioneering force in the global industrial sector. The Kingdom’s major industrial cities, such as Jubail and Yanbu, are central to this development, attracting a significant influx of professionals from Europe and America. Saudi Arabia’s industrial

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Raytheon Saudi Arabia kicks off 2024 internship program

PR News Desk 08/08/2024

Raytheon Saudi Arabia, an RTX business, announced the start of its 2024 internship program, welcoming 14 Saudi students from ten leading universities and technical institutes across the Kingdom. This year’s program continues to reflect the company’s commitment to fostering local talent and supporting Saudi Arabia’s industrial localization and human capital development

Saudi Arabia Space

CST and Boeing train Saudi aerospace engineering students

Arnold Pinto 07/08/2024

Includes stints at aerospace giant’s US facilities Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has unveiled a month-long training programme for aerospace engineering students in partnership with Boeing. The initiative underscores the commitment to nurturing national talent and advancing the field of space sciences in Saudi Arabia. Boeing is

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Saudi Arabia: Alesayi expands packaging and product portfolio with state-of-the art BIB packaging system from SIG

PR News Desk 06/08/2024

Alesayi Beverage Corporation, a leading beverage manufacturer in Saudi Arabia since 1959 with 60% market share in the energy drinks’ category, is partnering with SIG to expand its product and packaging portfolio. Using a state-of-the-art SIG SureFill 42 Aseptic BIB filling system, Alesayi will launch exciting new products in hotels, restaurants and cafes (HoReCa). For […]

Defence & Security Saudi Arabia

US okays $2.8 billion military support sale to Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 06/08/2024

Involving logistics and programme support The US State Department has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Saudi Arabia involving system logistics, sustainment support, and related elements at an estimated cost of $2.8 billion. This determination, communicated to Congress by the US Defence Security Cooperation Agency, includes comprehensive logistics and

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Boston Oncology and King Fahd Medical City Partner to Advance Localized Cell & Gene Therapy in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 31/07/2024

In a landmark initiative poised to transform healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Boston Oncology and King Fahd Medical City (KFMC) have signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on the localization of Cell & Gene Therapy. The signing ceremony, attended by His Excellency Eng. Abdulaziz AlRamaih, Deputy Minister of Health for Planning and […]

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CREALOGIX Helps JB Drive Digital Lending Forward in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 30/07/2024

Leading financial services provider JB selected CREALOGIX to successfully transition itself from a traditional financial model to a tech-centric enterprise, enhancing its digital presence and operational efficiency. Within a year, the project redefined origination processes, business requirements, and application functionalities to meet JBFC’s strategic objectives of

Thought leadership

The importance of green spaces for the future of livable cities

News Desk 30/07/2024

EXCLUSIVE: By Mona Althagafi, Saudi Arabia Country Director, Serco Middle East As urbanisation continues to accelerate globally, particularly in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is increasingly critical to ensure that cities remain healthy, pleasant, and sustainable places for citizens, residents, and visitors. Saudi Arabia has the ambition and capabilities to develop

Business Saudi Arabia

Datapath and Mindstec Distribution unveil Aetria demo facility in Riyadh

News Editor 2 28/07/2024

Facility features complete Aetria solution Derby, UK-headquartered Datapath – a global leader in computer graphics, video capture and digital display technology – and Dubai-based Mindstec Distribution have unveiled a new state-of-the-art Aetria integrated control room demo facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Following the recent launch of Mindstec’s experience

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Intersec Saudi Arabia confirms patronage for largest edition to date

News Desk 25/07/2024

Intersec Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabia’s leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection, will be held under the patronage of the High Commission of Industrial Security and in association with the Ministry of Interior and Saudi Civil Defence. The announcement comes after organiser 1st Arabia, under license by Messe Frankfurt, revealed that the 2024 […]

Saudi Arabia Sustainability

EVIQ and Red Sea Global to boost Saudi Arabia’s EV infrastructure

News Desk 24/07/2024

Partnership targets new tourism destinations In a pivotal move to advance sustainable transportation across Saudi Arabia, EVIQ and Red Sea Global (RSG) have unveiled a strategic partnership to boost electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at some of Saudi Arabia’s premier travel and tourism destinations. This strategic initiative is poised to accelerate EV adoption,

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LPG Expo announces innovative ‘Middle East LPG Expo

News Desk 23/07/2024

LPG Expo, a leading exhibition and conference organizer in the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry, has announced the ‘Middle East LPG Expo – Saudi Arabia 2024’, which is scheduled to take place on September 10 & 11, 2024. The event is supported by Saudi Arabia’s Oil Sustainability Program and World Liquid Gas Association, as Strategic […]

Saudi Arabia Space

Neo Space Group gets Saudi permit for EO service

Arnold Pinto 23/07/2024

Potential boost for Saudi GDP Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has granted Riyadh-headquartered Neo Space Group a permit to operate an Earth Observation (EO) platform service in the Arabian Gulf nation following an intensive bidding process conducted in April 20204 involving Saudi and regional space players. The move marks a significant

Saudi Arabia Space

Serco’s first Middle East space programme graduate felicitated in Germany

News Desk 18/07/2024

Sarah Al Habbas is a Saudi citizen Sarah Al Habbas, the inaugural graduate of Serco’s Middle East Space Graduate Programme, was honoured with a special reception at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Bonn, Germany. The event, hosted by Prince Abdullah bin Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud, the Saudi Ambassador to Germany, celebrated Al Habbas’ […]

Saudi Arabia

United States and Saudi Arabia sign space partnership

News Desk 17/07/2024

For space-related endeavours In a landmark development aimed at advancing mutual interests in space exploration and science, the United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a comprehensive framework agreement. The accord, titled the ‘Framework Agreement Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Cooperation