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LEAP 2023: Saudi Arabia’s Tech Sector, $9 Billion in Investments

News Editor 10/03/2023

Every year, Saudi Arabia holds one of the most significant lt events for Saudi Arabia’s tech sector. It is a 3-day event that offers stakeholders the chance to present new and disruptive technologies to over 100,000 attendees worldwide. The country always commits to expending significant

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Over 25 agreements worth more than $2.93 billion signed on the opening day of Biban 2023

Middle East News 247 10/03/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Monsha’at, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia Limited. Launched on the opening day of Biban 2023 — Saudi Arabia’s flagship startup and SME forum  — the new partnership will see the […]

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Humanitarian Forum In Riyadh Promotes Innovation, AI Usage In Disaster Response

News Editor 09/03/2023

At the heart of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum was the need to reduce funding gaps in humanitarian aid and use science and innovation for quicker response and coordination. This third forum was put together by the United Nations and its humanitarian groups with help from the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid. The event took […]

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Najran, Saudi Arabia, Restores And Preserves Old Mud Homes And Palaces

News Editor 08/03/2023

In an endeavour to safeguard its cultural heritage, the city of Najran is currently working to restore the mud dwellings, castles, and palaces in 33 of its old villages in the hopes of turning them into a future rural tourism attraction. Locals and owners of historic homes have taken the lead on restoration efforts as a patriotic […]

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Du And Huawei Sign An Agreement For The 5.5G Initiative

News Editor 07/03/2023

In a world where technology never stops evolving, the UAE is proving to be a true pioneer. While other countries are still trying to catch up with the latest 5G technology, the UAE is already making strides toward paving the way for 6G. The UAE is actively working toward introducing the 6G network by 2030. […]

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EXPERTS GATHER IN RIYADH TO DISCUSS JUDICIAL TECHNOLOGY AT THE INAUGURAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON JUSTICE

Middle East News 247 07/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Justice is organizing the first International Conference on Justice in Riyadh on 5-6 March, 2023. The Conference will bring together experts, jurists and key decision makers from the legal sectors of over 30 countries to discuss the future of technology and digitization in the field of justice. […]

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Saudi Arabia makes a $5 Billion deposit at the Central Bank of Turkey through the Saudi Fund for Development

Middle East News 247 07/03/2023

Turkey, İstanbul — In implementation of the directives from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, KSA Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors, H.E. Mr. Ahmed […]

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IDC Renews Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission Ahead of ICT Indicators Forum 2023

Middle East News 247 06/03/2023

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — International Data Corporation (IDC) is delighted to announce its partnership with Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) for the annual ICT Indicators Forum 2023 that will take place at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh on Wednesday, March 8. For the second year running, this strategic event will incorporate

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Dubai International Jewelry Forum awards L’azurde best Jewelry brand in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 06/03/2023

L’azurde for Jewelry, the most prominent brand in designing, manufacturing and distributing jewelry in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East, has won the title of the best retail jewelry brand in Saudi Arabia for the year 2022, as the company excelled among hundreds of participating entities, during awards distribution ceremony at Dubai International Jewelry Forum, […]

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Saudi Arabia Offers Virtual Medical Assistance To Syrian And Turkish Earthquake Survivors

News Editor 05/03/2023

Over the past weeks, Saudi Arabia has been providing virtual health assistance to earthquake survivors in Syria and Turkey. It is part of the international relief effort following the disaster. The Kingdom was at the front of the aid effort from the start. It sent planes with food, shelter, and emergency services like medical supplies. […]

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Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia Launches New Murabba Development Company To Transform Downtown Riyadh

News Editor 04/03/2023

The Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom has announced the establishment of the New Murabba Development Co., which will build a new residential, commercial, and entertainment district in the centre of Riyadh. The New Murabba project’s design focuses on sustainability, with green spaces and paths for walking and biking that will improve

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Dubai Aims To Become An Industrial Hub In Accordance With The Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 Vision

News Editor 03/03/2023

Dubai is increasing its efforts to become a global manufacturing and industrial hub and attract major investments in key industries such asutilize technologies aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and medical equipment. These efforts are in line with the Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030, which projects a $5 billion increase in the industrial sector by 2030.  Dubai’s industrial

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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 Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. […]

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Celebrating Saudi Arabia’s Achievements At The Esameyoon 2023

News Editor 02/03/2023

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 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

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 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

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

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 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 […]