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Dubai-based MyCrane lifts itself into the prime Saudi market

Arnold Pinto 04/10/2023

Two-year-old startup commences strategic digitalisation programme MyCrane – the world’s first online crane rental platform – has lifted itself into Saudi Arabia, following a similar push into the US and Indian markets in the past 10 months. Addressing a news conference on October 3,

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Intella Secures $3.4M in Pre-Series A Funding Round

PR News Desk 03/10/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Intella, a MENA-based deep tech company, has successfully closed a $3.4 million Pre-Series A funding round. The round was led by HALA Ventures and Wa’ed Ventures, the Kingdom-focused venture capital fund wholly owned by Aramco, with participation from Sanabil500 and INSEAD’s alumni angel network, along with other investors. The new funding […]

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Saudi Fund for Development Supports Infrastructure Development in The Bahamas

PR News Desk 02/10/2023

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh — In the presence of the Saudi Fund for Development Board of Directors Chairman, H.E. Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the SFD Chief Executive Officer, signed today in Riyadh, two development loan agreements worth a total of $140 million USD to support infrastructure development with the governments of The Bahamas and the Republic of Mauritius. […]

Gitex Tech

FileCloud unveils PDPL compliance solutions at GITEX Global 2023

Arnold Pinto 30/09/2023

Saudi Arabia imposes strict penalties for PDPL no-compliance FileCloud will showcase its Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) compliance solutions at GITEX Global 2023 as the FileCloud compliance centre now fully supports recently enacted PDPL legislation in the Middle East region. GITEX Global, the world’s largest tech show, occurs at Dubai World Trade Centre from October

Entertainment GCC Saudi Arabia

All you need to know about Saudi gamers and what they are up to

Arnold Pinto 28/09/2023

All you need to know about Saudi gamers and what they are up to When it comes to gaming, 13% of Saudi residents say they spend most of their time playing video games on a gaming console, PC, smartphone or any other handheld device. This is a telling statistic from the latest YouGov survey titled […]

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Lucid Group Makes History in Saudi Arabia as it Opens Country’s First-Ever Car Manufacturing Facility 

PR News Desk 27/09/2023

Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards for the luxury electric experience with the Lucid Air, winner of the 2023 World Luxury Car Award, has officially opened the first-ever car manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. As Lucid’s second Advanced Manufacturing Plant (AMP-2) and first international plant, the facility will produce Lucid’s groundbreaking

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HRH Crown Prince launches Soudah Peaks’ masterplan

PR News Desk 26/09/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, and Chairman of Soudah Development has launched the masterplan to develop Soudah and parts of Rijal Almaa into Soudah Peaks – a luxury mountain tourism destination set 3,015 meters above sea level on Saudi Arabia’s highest peak. […]

Business GCC Saudi Arabia Tech

Fugro wins deal to map Saudi coast for shipping navigation

PR News Desk 21/09/2023

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA) has awarded Fugro a contract to conduct a comprehensive survey of Saudi Arabia’s eastern coastline to improve the safety and efficiency of shipping navigation. Covering an area of over 11,000 km², Fugro will deploy its High-Speed Hydrography Solution, a combination of Airborne Lidar

Sustainability Lifestyle

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 Commission. The decision was taken during the extended […]

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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,

Business GCC Health Lifestyle Saudi Arabia

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 […]

Logistics NEWS DESK

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

Events GCC NEWS DESK Saudi Arabia

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 […]

Markets GCC NEWS DESK Saudi Arabia

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 […]

Logistics Business GCC Saudi Arabia

‘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 […]

Logistics Events GCC Saudi Arabia

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 […]

Markets Business

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 […]