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Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s largest SME conference hosts final round of Entrepreneurship World Cup and other major highlights

Middle East News 247 03/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban, Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, takes place between March 9 and March 13, 2023, at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center. Biban held its first edition in 2017, and is organized by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium

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Celebrating Saudi Arabia’s Achievements At The Esameyoon 2023

News Editor 02/03/2023 0

Esameyoon recognizes Saudi entrepreneurs who have achieved success in the business world. Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Subaie and Sons Investment Co. (MASIC) started the event in 2019. This year’s event brought together leaders from both the public and private sectors.  Participants included Saudi Industrial Development Fund CEO Prince Sultan bin Khalid bin

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GE HealthCare launches its innovative online service shop

News Desk 2 28/02/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia; February 28: GE HealthCare today announced the launch of Service Shop in Saudi Arabia, https://services.gehealthcare.sa/gehcstorefront, an e-commerce portal for procuring parts that support the uptime of its medical devices. Hospitals and healthcare facilities registered to the portal will have 24×7 access to spare parts and on-demand access

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Celebrations are in the Air as the Saudi Arabia Founding Day Begins

News Editor 24/02/2023 0

Celebrations are in the air, and the excitement is palpable as the kingdom of Saudi Arabia begins preparations for the Saudi Arabia founding day. Under this celebration, the country has declared Wednesday, February 22, 2023, as a national holiday for workers in the public and private sectors. The incoming foundation day is the second of […]

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Saudi Arabia ranks first internationally in the Global Knowledge Index 2022

News Desk 2 23/02/2023

February 23, 2023- The Global Knowledge Index (GKI) 2022, launched by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) in cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), ranked Saudi Arabia first in two categories, including “percentage of the population using the internet” and “percentage of individuals with standard

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Saudi Arabia to Donate a Significant Amount of Humanitarian Aid in Earthquake Relief to Turkey

News Editor 23/02/2023 0

The Saudi Arabian government has set up an initiative called the Sahem Program to collect monetary donations to aid the rescue and recovery of earthquake victims in Turkey. This amount has coalesced to USD71 million in addition to the kingdom’s pledge of USD 100 million in relief efforts for the Earthquake. What are the Specifics of the […]

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Several Thousand Volunteers from the UAE all Pitch in to Show their Support for Turkey

News Editor 22/02/2023 0

Thousand of volunteers from the UAE come together to aid victims of the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria. The Earthquake which hit Turkey in the town of Gaziantep on the 6th of February 2023 was a 7.8 magnitude and resulted in numerous aftershocks making it one of the deadliest earthquakes in every given year. The UAE has […]

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THA Staffing Expands Operations To Saudi Arabia

News Desk 2 21/02/2023

Dubai, UAE – February 2023: THA Staffing, one of the leading staffing solutions providers in the region, announced today its expansion into Saudi Arabia, in response to the growing demand for event experts in the country. With a special focus on servicing the entertainment sector across the Kingdom, THA Staffing has deployed over 1,000 personnel across […]

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Saudi Arabia is in an Unprecedented Partnership with Sandbox to Effect plans for a Future Metaverse.

News Editor 21/02/2023 0

It is official; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has partnered with the Sandbox to explore, advise, and support the metaverse development. This move by the Saudi Arabian government is expected as the country has recently been invested in promoting the metaverse to realize its vision for 2030. What are the Specific Details of the Relationship […]

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Saudi Arabia Continues to Hold its Hand in the Production of Oil as it Sounds a Cautionary Note

News Editor 18/02/2023 0

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salaman, the Saudi Arabi minister of Energy, recently declared that the Kingdom would continue to stay its hand in oil production amidst increasing global demands. This move is in response to the predicted hike in the price of oil and the impact it may have on the liquidity of oil markets and […]

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The United Arab Emirate is to Embark on a New Process for Visa Change for Visitors in the Country

News Editor 17/02/2023 0

The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security in the United Arab Emirates recently announced that it had initiated an intelligent service system that allows visitors within the country to extend the duration of their visas for 60 days upon expiration. Indeed, this initiative is a welcome change in the country as it […]

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MENA Paytech Brands Flock to Saudi Arabia for LEAP 2023

News Desk 2 17/02/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (February 17, 2023):  Tap Payments made waves at LEAP 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as they announced a record-breaking number of deals signed at the conference. Tap, known for its innovative and cutting-edge payment technology, was the Official Payment Partner at LEAP 2023 and has already made a big impression on the global […]

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The Public Investment Fund is Set to Place Saudi Arabia on a Path to Increased Growth

News Editor 16/02/2023 0

Saudi Arabia is to attract local and international opportunities with the inception of the Public Investment Fund. The fund is to promote economic diversification in the country through strategic international and domestic investment. Undoubtedly, the fund will set Saudi Arabia on an increased pace to a significant positive growth curve. Why the Public Investment

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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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CHALHOUB GROUP STRENGTHENS ITS CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ACROSS SAUDI ARABIA

News Desk 2 15/02/2023

Chalhoub Group signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with channels by stc, one of Saudi Arabia and the wider region’s leading companies in sales and distribution across the telecommunications sector. Signed at Riyadh’s LEAP Tech Conference 2023, the LOI asserts Chalhoub Group’s commitment to strengthening its market position in the Kingdom by enhancing its supply […]

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Jadwa Investment Awarded Best Asset Manager at Saudi Capital Market Forum

Middle East News 247 14/02/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, was awarded Best Asset Manager for 2022 as part of the Saudi Capital Market Awards announced at the Saudi Capital Market Forum yesterday. The award was presented by Eng. Khalid Abdullah Al-Hussan, CEO of Saudi Tadawul Group, and […]

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Atkins expands business presence in Saudi Arabia with new office in AlUla

Middle East News 247 14/02/2023

AlUla, Saudi Arabia — Atkins, the leading global design, engineering and project management consultancy, has expanded its business presence in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the opening of a new office in AlUla as part of its regional growth strategy. Atkins’ AlUla office will play a key role in supporting existing and new projects […]

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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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Mozn joins forces with Deloitte to fight financial crime

News Desk 2 13/02/2023

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 2023 – Mozn, a market leader in enterprise AI technologies, announced today during LEAP23 a strategic partnership with Deloitte, the globally leading professional services organization, to combat financial crime, bolster regulation, and empower the financial services industry in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and North Africa to