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FLYADEAL ANNOUNCES SEAT CHOICES FOR NEW TWO-CLASS AIRBUS A330s

News Desk 15/04/2026

flyadeal, Saudia Arabia’s fast growing low-cost airline, has chosen European and Asian seat manufacturers to equip its brand new two-class widebody fleet of Airbus A330-900neo aircraft.   Just a year before the first of the airline’s 10 A330s is scheduled to enter service, flyadeal has

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Kanaa Launches in Saudi Arabia, Aiming to Redefine Local E-Commerce Experience

News Desk 13/04/2026

As Saudi Arabia’s digital economy accelerates, a new generation of homegrown platforms is emerging to meet the evolving expectations of local consumers. Among the latest entrants is Kanaa, a Saudi-born e-commerce platform officially launching in the Kingdom, with a focus on delivering a more streamlined, service-led shopping experience. Built with a mobile-first approach,

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Careem Pay expands remittances to Türkiye and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

News Desk 09/04/2026

Careem Pay, the digital payments platform within the Careem app, expands its remittance service to include Türkiye and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, enabling residents of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to transfer money directly to bank accounts in both countries at competitive rates. The move strengthens Careem Pay’s growing footprint in the region’s remittance […]

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Almosafer Becomes Saudi Arabia’s First ChatGPT-Integrated App Transforming Travel Planning Through Generative AI

News Desk 08/04/2026

Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co., Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, today announced it has officially launched on the ChatGPT platform, becoming the first application from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to offer its consumer services through this global AI interface by OpenAI. This milestone establishes Almosafer as the national leader in conversational commerce by

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Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia Announces Beautyworld Riyadh Postponed to 2027

News Desk 08/04/2026

Messe Frankfurt Saudi Arabia, organiser of Beautyworld Riyadh, the Kingdom’s leading and most influential beauty event, has announced the postponement of the upcoming edition. Originally scheduled to take place from 18-20 May 2026, the event will now focus on its return to the Kingdom in 2027. Following recent developments in the region and an ongoing assessment of their

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FedEx Launches Import Tool to Simplify and Accelerate Imports into Saudi Arabia

News Desk 07/04/2026

Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, has launched the FedEx Import Tool (FiT) in Saudi Arabia. The digital solution helps businesses of all sizes manage the growing import volume into the Kingdom more efficiently and with greater control.   FiT, with its integration of advanced technology and user-focused design, is

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Governata Strengthens Team with New Strategic Hire

News Desk 06/04/2026

Governata, Saudi Arabia’s first enterprise data governance by data management platform, today announced the appointment of Anas Al Azzeh as Director of Customer & Partner Success, marking a strategic addition to the company’s growth as it scales to meet rising demand for AI-ready, locally governed data infrastructure across the Kingdom.   The appointment comes at

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Alfa Laval Announces New General Manager for Saudi Arabia

News Desk 01/04/2026

Alfa Laval today announced the appointment of Jordi Gollart, Vice President – Service Division, Middle East South East Africa (MESEA), as General Manager for Alfa Laval in Saudi Arabia.   In addition to his current responsibilities leading the Service Division across the MESEA region, Jordi will now oversee Alfa Laval’s operations in the Kingdom of […]

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The Myriad Advances Saudi Arabia Expansion as Student Living Gains Strategic Focus

News Desk 31/03/2026

Saudi Arabia’s higher education sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decades, with university enrolment rising from fewer than 10,000 students in the 1970s to over 2 million today, according to government and international education data. As institutions continue to scale, integrated student living is emerging as an increasingly important

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FLYADEAL UNVEILS NEW CABIN CREW UNIFORM REFLECTING BRAND IDENTITY AND MODERN SAUDI SPIRIT

News Desk 30/03/2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has unveiled a newly designed cabin crew uniform which debuted across its four operational bases during Eid Al Fitr.   Representing flyadeal’s continued evolution as a modern Saudi airline, combining style, inclusivity and practicality, the new-look reflects the airline’s youthful and vibrant identity – from

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FLYADEAL HOSTS OVER 120 CHILDREN FOR IFTAR IN CAIRO

News Desk 10/03/2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has hosted over 120 children for Iftar and an evening of entertainment in Cairo during the Holy Month of Ramadan.   Joining forces with the Resala Charity Organisation, one of Egypt’s largest volunteer-based non-profit bodies supporting individuals and communities, flyadeal’s sales team coordinated the social

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Navigating AI and the Changing Nature of Work in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 10/03/2026

By Anil Singh, Chief Business Officer, TASC Outsourcing Across Saudi Arabia’s labour market, artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how work is performed, how organisations operate, and how talent is valued. With AI adoption accelerating across sectors, the Kingdom faces a pivotal moment in which it must advance productivity and economic diversification while

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Infobip Strengthens Saudi Arabia’s AI Ecosystem with In-Kingdom Data Centre Launch

News Desk 05/03/2026

Global AI-first cloud communications platform Infobip today announced the opening of its new data centre in Saudi Arabia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the Kingdom’s fast-growing digital economy and positioning Infobip as a trusted partner for enterprises and government organisations requiring strict data sovereignty, security and regulatory compliance.

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dmg events and Messe München bring transport logistic Middle East to Saudi Arabia in 2026

News Desk 26/02/2026

dmg events is partnering once again with Messe München to bring the globally recognized transport logistic brand to Saudi Arabia for the first time. The inaugural transport logistic Middle East, together with air cargo Middle East and project cargo Middle East, will take place from 28 – 30 September 2026 at the Riyadh Front 2. […]

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ACHEMA Expands to Saudi Arabia as Industrial Investment and Energy Transition Accelerate Across the Region

News Desk 25/02/2026

As Saudi Arabia advances large-scale industrial and energy transition projects — including a carbon capture hub in Jubail designed to capture up to 9 million tonnes of CO₂ per year by 2028 and the USD 8.4 billion NEOM Green Hydrogen project targeting production of 600 tonnes per day of clean hydrogen by 2027 — the […]

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FLYADEAL EXPANDS MADINAH BASE WITH THREE NEW DOMESTIC ROUTES

News Desk 25/02/2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, is expanding operations from its recently set-up Madinah base with the launch of three domestic routes, effective 1 March 2026.   The introduction of scheduled flights to Jazan on the Red Sea coast in the southwestern part of Saudi Arabia; Qassim, known for its date farms, in the heart […]

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Align Technology Introduces iTero Lumina™ Intraoral Scanner in Saudi Arabia at the Saudi International Dental Conference 2026

News Desk 23/02/2026

Align Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALGN), a global medical device company that designs, manufactures, and sells the Invisalign® System of clear aligners, iTero™ intraoral scanners, and exocad™ CAD/CAM software, participated in the Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC) 2026, held from 5–7 February at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center, marking the

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Novartis Receives Dual Recognition for Clinical Research Excellence in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 20/02/2026

Novartis commenced 2026 with two significant recognitions in Saudi Arabia, affirming its leadership in clinical research and contributions to the Kingdom’s developing healthcare sector. At the Clinical Trials Transformation Conference: Unraveling the Future in Riyadh, Novartis was awarded First Place in the Clinical Research Contribution Award, presented by King Faisal

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Genetec releases Saudi Arabia findings from the 2026 State of Physical Security Report

News Desk 17/02/2026

Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today released its Saudi Arabia findings from the 2026 State of Physical Security Report. Based on insights from more than 150 physical security professionals in Saudi Arabia, the findings show a market that is investing confidently in modern, connected security infrastructure, with

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FLYADEAL TAKES DELIVERY OF FIRST NEW AIRCRAFT OF 2026

News Desk 17/02/2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has taken delivery of its first new aircraft of 2026 – an Airbus A320neo – boosting the carrier’s fleet to 45 all-narrowbody passenger jets.   Arriving in Jeddah direct from Airbus’ assembly plant in Toulouse, the aircraft becomes the airline’s 34th A320neo, adding to the 11 A320neo variant that […]