Saudi Arabia

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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

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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

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HIMA inaugurates first facility in Saudi Arabia,demonstrating strong commitment

PR News Desk 09/01/2024

HIMA Group, global independent provider of safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, has solidified its presence in KSA with the establishment of HIMA Saudi Arabia. Dedicated to advancing operational safety and reliability, this strategic move aligns seamlessly with the ‘Vision 2030’ strategy and actively supports the Kingdom’s

Sport Automotive

Team Audi Sports is ready for the Dakar Rally 2024

PR News Desk 26/12/2023

Audi RS Q e-tron is optimised for the rally The Audi RS Q e-tron is set for its third Dakar Rally, the latest edition of which takes place from January 5-19, 2024, in Saudi Arabia. Team Audi Sport has optimised the rally prototype, which has an electric drivetrain, a high-voltage battery and an energy converter, […]

Space Business

Serco set to get Middle East space initiatives off the ground

Arnold Pinto 12/12/2023

Targets regional revenue growth within the next 5 years With over 40 years of supporting global customers’ space missions, UK-headquartered Serco aims to play a pivotal role in the fast-growing space initiatives across the Middle East region, spearheaded by the UAE and Saudi Arabia. In an exclusive interview in Dubai, Riyadh-based Amar Vora, Head of […]

Business

EuroTech ME acquires sister company IO21 in expansion rollout

PR News Desk 09/12/2023

Takeover broadens SaaS provider’s service offerings EuroTech ME, a leading software solutions provider in the GCC region, has fully acquired its sister company, IO21, to broaden the scope of its solutions portfolio and propel expansion in the UAE and Saudi markets. With EuroTech ME excelling in IT services, AV, and security solutions, IO21 specialises in […]

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iCubesWire strengthens its leadership team with the elevation of Erick Maalouli as Business Director for Dubai & Saudi Arabia Markets

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

iCubesWire, a leading global Ad Tech platform, has announced the elevation of Erick Maalouli to lead its business development and strategic planning operations in the Dubai and Saudi Arabia markets. This move is aligned with iCubesWire’s strategic expansion plans and its commitment to asserting its dominance in the region. Erick Maalouli takes the lead in […]

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Qatar Airways Touches Down in Yanbu, Its Eighth Connection in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 07/12/2023

Qatar Airways, the multiple award-winning airline, has landed today its first resumption flight at Yanbu, the airlines’ eighth connection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The non-stop service will operate two weekly flights on Wednesday and Sunday. To mark the resumed operations, passengers onboard the aircraft received special menu cards with exclusive design that reflects

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Dell Technologies Forum to Help Saudi Businesses Transform Ideas into Innovation

PR News Desk 29/11/2023

Dell Technologies is hosting the Dell Technologies Forum in Saudi Arabia on November 29, 2023 at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. Under the theme of “Transforming Ideas into Innovation Faster,” the forum aims to be a catalyst for empowering organizations in Saudi Arabia to seize new digital-first opportunities and explore the latest technology solutions in […]

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Al Masaood Bergum Participates at Construction Intel Summit KSA 2023

PR News Desk 29/11/2023

Al Masaood Bergum, part of Al Masaood Group and one of the UAE’s leading modular building system providers, is set to join global construction experts and showcase its commitment to sustainable and innovative modular building solutions at Construction Intel Summit KSA 2023. Taking place today on 29 November 2023 at Rosh Rayhaan by Rotana, the […]

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Biggest Day For BNPL In History, Predicts Ecommerce Management Firm Uplo

PR News Desk 23/11/2023

Uplo, MENA’s homegrown online retail management company predicts that ecommerce payments via buy now, pay later (BNPL) will, for the first Black Friday in history, overtake the volume and value of payments made in cash. According to Uplo data, cash-on-delivery typically makes up approximately 35% of purchases, with credit and debit cards holding the lion’s share […]

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AliExpress Records Growth in Saudi Arabia

PR News Desk 22/11/2023

AliExpress, an international online retail marketplace under Alibaba International Digital Commerce Group, concluded its 2023 11.11 Global Shopping Festival last Saturday. In Saudi Arabia, sales in the first 6 hours of this year’s 11.11 exceeded the sales of the entire day of Nov 11th last year. The platform saw nearly threefolds of new consumers placing […]

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Swisslog to drive logistics innovation in Saudi Arabi, supporting Saudi Vision 2030

PR News Desk 22/11/2023

Swisslog, a global leader in intralogistics automation and robotics solutions, is strategically supporting the rapid adoption of warehouse automation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Advancing its position as a global player across diverse sectors, the Kingdom’s strategic shift towards a digitalized and automated future is gaining momentum. As part of Swisslog’s

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Dakar 2024 competitors to face daunting terrain in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 22/11/2023

Rally includes 60% of all-new sections across the vast country In its fifth edition in Saudi Arabia, the Dakar Rally (January 5-19, 2024) is set to test the limits of man and machine like never before. The 46th edition of the competition, organised by Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), starts with a scorching first week in […]

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CHALHOUB GROUP LAUNCHES NEW TRAVEL RETAIL CONCEPT

PR News Desk 16/11/2023

Chalhoub Group launched “The Visitor”, a new travel retail concept brand, with its first location at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This launch marks the Group’s first flagship in the dynamic landscape of travel retail in the Kingdom. With an innovative retail space that seamlessly merges luxury and travel, “The Visitor” delivers […]

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Google Cloud Expands Regional Presence with Opening of Dammam Cloud Region

PR News Desk 15/11/2023

Today, Google Cloud announced the opening of its new cloud region in Dammam, bringing high-performance, low-latency Google Cloud Platform services to customers of all sizes, from public sector organizations and large businesses, to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East.  This significant investment in the Middle

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Aldenham Education Group announces its newest school in Saudi Arabia in partnership with KAFD

PR News Desk 09/11/2023

Aldenham Education Group (AEG) is to build a new K-12 school campus in King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) for children aged 3-18 years old. The announcement follows extensive discussions and due diligence between AEG and King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), resulting in the signing of a Letter of Intent between the

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Almosafer and Trip.com Group expands collaboration to transform travel experiences in Saudi Arabia   

PR News Desk 08/11/2023

Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), and Trip.com Group, a leading travel service provider, are expanding collaborations to pioneer unique holistic travel experiences for tourists and visitors to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and make the destination more accessible to global markets.  The collaboration aims at enhancing inbound travel