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Uruq Bani Ma’arid Reserve is on UNESCO World Heritage List

PR News Desk 21/09/2023

The Uruq Bani Ma‘arid Reserve in Saudi Arabia has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as announced by Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan Al Saud, Saudi Minister of Culture, Chairman of the National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and Chairman of the Heritage

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UN Environment Program (UNEP) announces that Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day

PR News Desk 20/09/2023

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 2024 World Environment Day, highlighting the Kingdom’s pioneering efforts locally, regionally, and internationally and leading initiatives to raise awareness and promote action for the protection of our environment. With a focus on land restoration, desertification,

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Avalon Pharma to open its 4th new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026

Arnold Pinto 15/09/2023

New production facility in Riyadh will create more than 100 jobs for Saudis Avalon Pharma, the Saudi Arabia-based pharmaceuticals company, plans to open its fourth manufacturing plant, Avalon 4, in the industrial city of Riyadh. Due to launch by 2026, Avalon 4 will produce complex medications such as oncology and general injectables, differentiating it from […]

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IQ Robotics and Brands For Less Group sign robotics agreement

PR News Desk 11/09/2023

BFL Group to deploy logistics robots in Saudi market entry September 11, 2023: UAE-based IQ Robotics (part of IQ Holding), a leader in AI-driven, fully automated logistics solutions, has inked a milestone agreement with Brands For Less Group (BFL Group), the Middle East region’s largest off-price retailer. The multi-million-dirham agreement – the company’s fourth

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Saudi Vision 2030 on display at G20 meeting in New Delhi

PR News Desk 11/09/2023

Kingdom’s Media Oasis event showcases leading sectors September 10, 2023: The Ministry of Media, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is hosting a three-day event in conjunction with the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India, to showcase Saudi Vision 2023. The event, called Media Oasis, is being organised from September 9-11, 2023, in the Indian capital city. The […]

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One million users sign up for Saudi Arabia’s first social network

PR News Desk 10/09/2023

Jaco platform aiming for 5 million users by the year-end September 10, 2023: In his first appearance on the business stage of Saudi Arabia’s first social network, Jaco’, Saudi entrepreneur Fahd Al-Shidi, the project supervisor, announced that the team expects to reach five million users soon. Al-Shidi added that Jaco’s ability to collect of more […]

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‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ set for Jeddah City

Arnold Pinto 04/09/2023

Inaugural event focuses on the Middle East logistics sector The inaugural edition of ‘Landmarks In Logistics KSA Summit 2023’ is set to be held at the InterContinental Jeddah on September 6, 2023, as Saudi Arabia moves into pole position as a global logistics and supply chain hub spearheaded by its excellent rail, air, sea, and […]

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Want Al-powered logistics? Visit Shipsy at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023

Arnold Pinto 02/09/2023

Company is an associate sponsor of the B2B event in Riyadh Shipsy, a leading global intelligent logistics management solutions provider, will showcase its innovative digital transformation, sustainability, and AI-driven logistics solutions when the logistics SaaS company exhibits at Seamless Saudi Arabia 2023. Being held at Riyadh Front, in Riyadh City, from September 4-5,

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Saudi nature reserve to feature at ADIHEX 2023 in Abu Dhabi

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2023

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 September 2-8, 2023. The popular annual event is the largest […]

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

Arnold Pinto 26/08/2023

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, […]

Business Tech

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

News Desk 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 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

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 […]

Hospitality

IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A WORLD OF UNPARALLELED LUXURY

News Desk 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 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 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 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 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