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Dhruva Opens Riyadh Office to Support Saudi Businesses in Driving Tax Transformation under Vision 2030

PR News Desk 25/09/2025

Dhruva, the region’s leading tax advisory firm, today announced the opening of its new office in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in its mission to support Saudi businesses, inbound multinationals, and family enterprises in navigating the Kingdom’s rapidly evolving tax landscape. As

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Saudi and UAE Collaboration Saves Life of 7-Year-Old Through Cross-Border Heart Transplant

PR News Desk 21/08/2025

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh has successfully performed a life-saving heart transplant on a 7-year-old Saudi child using an organ donated by a brain-dead donor in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The complex procedure was made possible through seamless cross-border cooperation between the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation and

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MongoDB expands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Africa

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2025

Amid growing demand for cloud data platforms MongoDB is expanding its operations across the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and key African markets as demand rises for scalable, cloud-based data platforms in the region’s public and private sectors. The US-based software company is increasing its regional hiring and customer outreach following the success of MongoDB […]

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First all-women desert rally marks milestone for motorsport and gender equality in Saudi Arabia

Arnold Pinto 08/08/2025

Toyota enters team In a country where women were only granted the legal right to drive seven years ago, Saudi Arabia hosted the fourth edition of Rally Jameel, a navigation-based off-road rally exclusively for female drivers. Held from April 21-26, 2025, the event attracted 82 participants from 37 countries, including the first-ever team from Japan, […]

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Olive Rock Partners Invests in Influential Minority Stake in Shrimp Nation, a Leading Homegrown Saudi Dining Brand

PR News Desk 08/07/2025

Shrimp Nation, a Saudi homegrown Food & Beverage (“F&B”) brand, and one of the fastest-growing seafood restaurant concepts in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with private equity firm Olive Rock Partners (“Olive Rock”), marking a major milestone in its growth strategy. Olive Rock has acquired a 30% stake in the business, setting […]

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Saudi-Born Breakthrough Sets the Stage for the USA’s First Robotic Heart Transplant

PR News Desk 07/07/2025

In a landmark moment for global healthcare collaboration, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston has announced the successful completion of the first fully robotic heart transplant in the United States. The procedure follows in the footsteps of a groundbreaking operation performed in September 2024 at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in

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Saudi Indie Horror Hit Aunt Fatima Pushes Boundaries with NVIDIA RTX Technologies

PR News Desk 24/06/2025

NVIDIA’s RTX Platform is redefining the future of game development in the Middle East. In the case of the Saudi indie game Aunt Fatima, RTX technologies helped bring the terrifying game to life, offering a unique horror experience rooted in local folklore. Created single-handedly by Saudi creator Abdullah Al Hamad, Aunt Fatima is a first-person […]

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Saudi Arabia to focus on water resilience

News Desk 10/06/2025

At Stormwater and Wastewater Conference The second edition of the Stormwater and Wastewater Conference will be held on June 23-24, 2025, at the Jeddah Hilton. The event is expected to bring together government officials, engineers and international experts as Saudi Arabia prepares to tackle mounting infrastructure pressures caused by rapid urbanisation and the growing

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His Excellency Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed AL-Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services inaugurates second edition of Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo in Riyadh

PR News Desk 28/05/2025

His Excellency Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed AL-Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistics Services, officially inaugurated the second edition of the Saudi Warehousing & Logistics Expo at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. In his opening remarks, His Excellency emphasized that the Kingdom is witnessing a transformative leap in the logistics

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The complete package – NMK’s Pro AV offering at SLS 2025 and accelerated expansion in Saudi

PR News Desk 22/05/2025

Fresh from its participation at SLS Expo 2025 a dynamic three-day showcase that gathers the best in lighting, audio video (AV), and control technologies from across the region.  NMK Electronics, a leading distributor of professional AV, lighting, and communication solutions reaffirmed its leadership in delivering complete, real-world AV solutions to the

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Panasonic Bolsters Saudi Presence With New Distribution Partnership

PR News Desk 07/05/2025

Panasonic Marketing Middle East and Africa (PMMAF) today announced a dynamic new partnership with Al Essa Industries Co., appointing them as the distributor for Panasonic’s comprehensive range of premium large home appliances, including state-of-the-art washing machines and refrigerators, across KSA.   This strategic alliance fuses Panasonic’s globally recognized

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Counterfeit car care products are viewed as a threat to Saudi residents

News Desk 21/04/2025

Call made for consumer education With the Saudi automotive aftermarket industry gearing up for the seventh edition of Automechanika Riyadh, one of the Arabian Gulf state’s leading automotive trade exhibitions, a prominent industry expert has highlighted a growing challenge within the Saudi car care sector: the rise of low-quality, counterfeit products flooding the market.

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Alec achieves 29% YoY growth in 2024

News Desk 13/03/2025

Boosted by subsidiaries and Saudi rollout Alec Engineering and Contracting ( Alec), one of the largest construction firms in the Middle East region, achieved 29% year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth in 2024, driven by strong performance from its subsidiaries and the company’s expansion into Saudi Arabia from neighbouring UAE. This solid growth also coincided with a […]

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Key Legal Requirements for UAE Companies Expanding into the Saudi Market

News Desk 06/03/2025

With the entry of Vision 2030 in Saudi Arabia, its economic landscape has positively changed, making it an attractive country for businesses eyeing to expand.  UAE companies, in particular, have a strategic advantage due to the geographical proximity and cultural similarities between the two nations.  However, entering the Saudi market requires going through

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Saudi German Health Supports Padel Social Club Tournament

PR News Desk 24/02/2025

Saudi German Health (SGH) proudly participated as the Diamond Sponsor and Exclusive Medical Partner of the first Saudi Padel Ranking Tournament of 2025, hosted by the Padel Social Club in Jeddah from February 20 to 22. This sponsorship reinforces SGH’s core belief that health is not just about medical care, but about a caring, family-oriented […]

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Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC) Completes Pricing

PR News Desk 21/02/2025

The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), a PIF Company, has successfully completed the pricing of its first government-guaranteed international Sukuk, valued at USD 2 billion. The issuance, structured in two tranches with maturities of three and ten years, was oversubscribed 6 times, reflecting strong demand from more than 300 institutional investors. This Sukuk is

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Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Approves Saudi Riyal Symbol

PR News Desk 20/02/2025

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, approved today, February 20, 2025, the Saudi riyal symbol; a historic move that will reinforce the Saudi currency’s identity. The Governor of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), H.E. Ayman M. Al-Sayari, extends his profound appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy […]

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International Contracting Conference (ICC) at Big 5 Construct Saudi paves the way for innovation and collaboration

PR News Desk 13/02/2025

Saudi Arabia’s construction industry is rapidly evolving, fueled by technological advancements, strategies in large-scale projects, policy reforms and sustainability. Returning once again at Big 5 Construct Saudi, the International Contracting Conference (ICC), organized by the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) and dmg events and taking place on 15-16 February, will host

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Dell Technologies Opens State-of-the-Art Merge and Fulfilment Center in Dammam

PR News Desk 09/02/2025

Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) today announced the opening of its first merge and fulfillment center in Saudi Arabia. Located in Dammam, the hub is engineered to handle up to 600,000 units per year, across all Dell’s product lines as customer demand grows. The Dammam center also features a second touch manufacturing facility for product customization […]

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SANS Riyadh February 2025 to Equip Saudi Professionals with Cybersecurity Skills

PR News Desk 28/01/2025

SANS Institute, the global leader in cybersecurity training and certifications, has announced its first training event in Saudi Arabia for 2025 – SANS Riyadh February 2025, set to take place from February 8 – 13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya. Targeting critical sectors such as banking, energy, and government, SANS Riyadh aims to […]