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Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, signs agreement with VFS Global for visa services

PR News Desk 07/02/2024

VFS Global, market leader in the outsourced visa and consular services space for governments,  has entered an agreement with the Ministry of Commerce, Saudi Arabia, to provide visa application services through a centre operated within the premises of the Ministry of Commerce headquarters

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SACE to finalize 1 Billion Euro Loan to Boost Italian-Saudi Business Relations

PR News Desk 06/02/2024

SACE, Italy’s Export Credit Agency, is pleased to announce a new “Push Strategy” financing in support of the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia (MoF) represented by the Saudi National Debt Management Center (NDMC).  The transaction aims at providing 80% coverage for a loan of EUR 1 billion made available by a pool of international […]

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IFS to Highlight Key Industry Solutions at the Prestigious International Petroleum Technology Conference

PR News Desk 06/02/2024

IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, has announced its participation at the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) in Saudi Arabia on February 12-14, 2024. The company will be showcasing IFS Cloud tailored for the dynamic needs of energy organizations to reduce costs and risks, plan and manage workforce productivity and ideal for achieving

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SAUDI ARABIA’S RAKAN AL THAQAFI VYING FOR GLORY AGAINST OCR GREATS

PR News Desk 06/02/2024

There is now less than one month to go until the maiden Tough Mudder Infinity descends on AlUla, featuring the largest prize pot in obstacle course racing history, with Saudi Arabia’s Rakan Al Thaqafi gunning for glory on home soil. The inaugural event in the Middle East takes place on Saturday 24th February in the […]

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Stirling Hospitality Advisors select The First Group as Operator for Luxury Beach Development

PR News Desk 06/02/2024

Stirling Hospitality Advisors, one of the leading boutique advisory firms in the region, recently concluded a mandate to assist an established Saudi-based property developer in selecting The First Group (TFG) as the operator for a soon-to-open 107-key beach development – Silver Sands Beach in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. As lead advisors on the project, Stirling Hospitality

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GCC companies enter Saudi Arabia to tap US$3 trillion business opportunities

PR News Desk 06/02/2024

Companies in the GCC countries are expanding in Saudi Arabia to tap the massive opportunities being created by US$3 trillion worth of foreign investment entering the Kingdom as part of the Saudi Vision 2030, by either setting up a totally new business license or opening up a branch, as the country undergoes massive development works. […]

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JUMEIRAH GROUP OPENS ITS FIRST HOTEL IN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

PR News Desk 06/02/2024

Jumeirah Group, the luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, continues its regional and international expansion with the opening of its first hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jumeirah Jabal Omar Makkah. The hotel has commenced operations as part of the second phase of the city’s flagship Jabal Omar project, designed by Fosters […]

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Avalon Pharmaceuticals Announces International Partnership with City Pharmacy

PR News Desk 04/02/2024

Avalon Pharmaceuticals, one of the fastest growing home-grown pharmaceutical companies in Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to partner with regional leader City Pharmacy. Originating in Saudi Arabia, Avalon Pharmaceuticals has a storied 25-year history within the Kingdom, marked by its pursuit of excellence in the health, beauty and prescription medicine sectors. Avalon

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TASC survey reveals maintaining balance between Global Mobility and Green Nitaqat

PR News Desk 29/01/2024

Aligning its solutions offerings to help businesses overcome challenges faced for the Global Mobility of human resources; TASC, the leading GRO, HRO, Mobility Solutions and Immigration solutions specialists is redefining the transformative Saudization journey for businesses across industries. In recent market research conducted in the kingdom, TASC observed that achieving

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Henkel and Al Dawaa Pharmacies Mark Growing Partnership

PR News Desk 29/01/2024

Henkel’s brand, Palette and Al Dawaa Pharmacies commemorated their growing collaboration with an exclusive coloration event at one of Al Dawaa’s flagship stores in Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The event marked the successful partnership, centered around Henkel’s renowned Schwarzkopf brand, Palette, an esteemed hair color expert trusted by millions of women

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SAUDI TOURISM LAUNCHES LATEST ‘SAUDI, WELCOME TO ARABIA’ CAMPAIGN

PR News Desk 27/01/2024

day, Saudi’s national tourism brand ‘Saudi Welcome To Arabia’ has kicked off another global marketing campaign featuring football legend and Saudi Tourism Ambassador, Lionel Messi. Launching across key target markets in Europe, India and China, the “Go Beyond What You Think” campaign is anchored on consumer insights, which revealed there are still common misconceptions

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JAGUAR TCS RACING LOOKING TO BUILD UPON STRONG SEASON-OPENING

PR News Desk 25/01/2024

Jaguar TCS Racing return to track on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 January for rounds two and three of the 2024 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia.Racing under the lights of Diriyah holds positive memories for the team, previously securing three podiums and a race win. Jaguar TCS Racing drivers Nick […]

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Almosafer and Saudi prop-tech Mabaat partner to enhance traveller choices in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 24/01/2024

Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has announced a strategic partnership with Mabaat, an innovative short and medium-term rental platform, specialised in managing units on behalf of their respective owners, to bridge the gap in the demand for more flexible accommodation options to service the growing number of domestic and international

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CHEP Recognised as Top Employer in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 24/01/2024

Certified for the 4th consecutive year as a Top Employer in Saudi Arabia by the Top Employers Institute, CHEP, part of the Brambles Group and the global leader in supply chain solutions, also stands among the exclusive group of 17 elite organisations worldwide to achieve the coveted Global Top Employer certification. The Top Employer certification […]

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FRONT END SIGNS EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP WITH CRANE+ AT FUTURE MINERALS FORUM 2024

PR News Desk 23/01/2024

Front End Limited Company, a Saudi-owned enterprise that provides advanced products and solutions to the energy, mining, industrial, maritime and logistics sectors, has announced the signing of an exclusive partnership agreement with Crane+ at the Future Minerals Forum in the Kingdom’s capital. This partnership marks a significant shift in the energy and mining sectors in

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Almosafer’s comprehensive trends report highlights growth of thriving domestic tourism

PR News Desk 22/01/2024

Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), has revealed that Saudi travellers are showing a strong appetite for the diverse range of tourism offerings within the country, leading to impressive gains for the domestic tourism sector in 2023. The new domestic travel trends report was released by Almosafer during the 2024 Saudi […]

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Strong representation from the Kingdom expected at Arabian Travel Market 2024

PR News Desk 18/01/2024

Saudi Arabia is on course to welcome an estimated 30 million overnight tourists this year, according to research conducted by Oxford Economics on behalf of ICAEW. Delegates from around the world are preparing to capitalise on this momentum and explore opportunities within the Kingdom’s thriving tourism sector at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024, which will […]

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Qatar Airways Commemorates Network Expansion in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 15/01/2024

Qatar Airways proudly announces the success of its inaugural journey to AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, marking the airline’s commitment to providing unparalleled travel experiences across over 170 destinations worldwide. The meticulously curated trip showcased AlUla as a new and exciting destination, offering travellers a unique blend of history, culture, and

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Gulf Islamic Investments acquires a significant stake in Saudi Arabia’s Abeer Medical Company

PR News Desk 15/01/2024

Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) has signed agreements to acquire a significant equity stake in Abeer Medical Company (Abeer), the largest affordable healthcare services provider in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a deal valued at an estimated SAR 600 million. GII, a leading Shari’ah-compliant alternative investment company with US$4 billion of assets under management (AUM),

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Avalon Pharmaceuticals Unites with AlUla Peregrina Trading

PR News Desk 10/01/2024

Avalon Pharmaceuticals, one of the fastest growing home-grown pharmaceutical companies in Saudi Arabia, has announced plans to join forces with AlUla Peregrina Trading Company (APTC) to create the first Saudi premium cosmetic and dermatologic products providing solutions grounded in science and the potency of natural patented AlUla Peregrina active ingredients. Inspired by