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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)

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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 […]

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Saudi Arabia is in an Unprecedented Partnership with Sandbox to Effect plans for a Future Metaverse.

News Editor 21/02/2023

It is official; the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has partnered with the Sandbox to explore, advise, and support the metaverse development. This move by the Saudi Arabian government is expected as the country has recently been invested in promoting the metaverse to realize its vision for 2030. What are the Specific Details of the Relationship […]

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Saudi Arabia Continues to Hold its Hand in the Production of Oil as it Sounds a Cautionary Note

News Editor 18/02/2023

Prince Abdulaziz bin Salaman, the Saudi Arabi minister of Energy, recently declared that the Kingdom would continue to stay its hand in oil production amidst increasing global demands. This move is in response to the predicted hike in the price of oil and the impact it may have on the liquidity of oil markets and […]

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The United Arab Emirate is to Embark on a New Process for Visa Change for Visitors in the Country

News Editor 17/02/2023

The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationality, Customs and Ports Security in the United Arab Emirates recently announced that it had initiated an intelligent service system that allows visitors within the country to extend the duration of their visas for 60 days upon expiration. Indeed, this initiative is a welcome change in the country as it […]

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MENA Paytech Brands Flock to Saudi Arabia for LEAP 2023

News Desk 17/02/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (February 17, 2023):  Tap Payments made waves at LEAP 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as they announced a record-breaking number of deals signed at the conference. Tap, known for its innovative and cutting-edge payment technology, was the Official Payment Partner at LEAP 2023 and has already made a big impression on the global […]

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The Public Investment Fund is Set to Place Saudi Arabia on a Path to Increased Growth

News Editor 16/02/2023

Saudi Arabia is to attract local and international opportunities with the inception of the Public Investment Fund. The fund is to promote economic diversification in the country through strategic international and domestic investment. Undoubtedly, the fund will set Saudi Arabia on an increased pace to a significant positive growth curve. Why the Public Investment

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Biban 2023: Saudi Arabia’s flagship SME forum returns to unite the world’s most innovative start-ups, entrepreneurs, and investors

Middle East News 247 16/02/2023

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Biban, Saudi Arabia’s largest start-up, SME, and entrepreneurship conference, is returning to the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center between March 9 and March 13, 2023. Organized by Monsha’at, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, this year’s event welcomes its largest audience ever, with […]