Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 8 February 2023: nybl, the Saudi-based AI-driven deep-tech development company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Lenovo, the world’s largest IT and Solutions provider.The MOU is aimed at strengthening joint activities in the areas of Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) to deliver customized ......Read More

Signs MoU with MCIT to upscale SMEs, increase national Hi-tech talent capacity and offer a cognitive test bed to accelerate digital innovation  Riyadh - February 8, 2023:  Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT), Saudi Arabia to establish a Data & AI and a Cloud Center of Excellence (CoE) in Riyadh. The CoE will combine academic and socio-economic goals to build national Hi-tech talent capacity, create high quality jobs, promote digital innovation and upscale small & medium enterprises. The MoU was signed between Ibrahem N. Al-Nasser, Deputy Minister for ......Read More

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 7 February 2023: Tatweer Educational Technology (TETCO), the government company dedicated to supporting educational technologies with high-quality solutions and services, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Lenovo, with a goal of driving digital transformation in the education sector. The collaboration was ......Read More

• Japanese roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro and his robot twin, Geminoid HI-1, wow DeepFest audience with futurist vision of “human-robot symbiotic society” Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – February 7, 2023: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia today enhanced its game-changer status in the global data and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 07, 2023 - The Saudi Arabia-China Entrepreneur Association (SCEA) was officially launched today at the LEAP 2023 conference in Riyadh, bringing together top government entities, enterprises, NGOs, and academic institutions from both countries. SCEA is a non-profit organization supported by the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones (SAFCSP), and operated by eWTP Arabia Capital (eWTPA).With over 100 founding members, including STC, Alibaba Cloud, China Mobile, Tencent, and others, SCEA aims to promote constructive engagement between business leaders in Saudi Arabia and China. Additionally, it aims to encourage cross-border investment, foster innovation, and promote social ......Read More

The company revealed the KSA insights from its latest Security Outcomes Report at LEAP 2023 News Summary:• 54 percent of organizations surveyed in KSA had experienced a security event that impacted business. • Adoption of Zero Trust (36 percent) resulted in significant increases in resilient outcomes in the ......Read More

February 07, 2023: Valentine’s Day is on its way and this year, Pandora is launching a new range of meaningful gift ideas that will pay tribute to your unique love story like never before. A personal gift crafted by Pandora and hand-picked by you will reflect all the ways you see, know and understand the one you love most.For the one who ......Read More

CBRE releases its Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market Review Q4 2022Riyadh – February 7, 2023 – Saudi Arabia’s real estate sectors have recorded fragmented performance across cities and asset classes over 2022. Looking at Saudi Arabia’s office sector figures, occupier demand remained strong over the last quarter of 2022. ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 7 February 2023:  Formula E is pioneering a new broadcast production facility in London that delivers state-of-the-art coverage of its live motor racing action from around the world while reducing the environmental impact typical of major live international sports events on TV.Now in its ninth season, the ABB FIA ......Read More

7 February 2023:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that 2022 full-year demand for air cargo took a significant step back from 2021 levels but was close to 2019 performance. • Global full-year demand in 2022, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was down 8.0% compared to 2021 (-8.2% for international operations). Compared to 2019, it was down 1.6% (both global and international).• Capacity in 2022, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was 3.0% above 2021 (+4.5% for international operations). Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID) levels, capacity declined by 8.2% (-9.0% for international operations).• December saw a softening in performance: global demand was 15.3% below 2021 ......Read More

7 February 2023:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2022 and for the full year. • Total traffic in 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 64.4% compared to 2021. Globally, full year 2022 traffic was at 68.5% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. December 2022 total traffic rose 39.7% compared to December 2021 and reached 76.9% of the December 2019 level.• International traffic in 2022 climbed 152.7% versus 2021 and reached 62.2% of 2019 levels. December 2022 international traffic climbed 80.2% over December 2021, reaching 75.1% of the level in December 2019.• Domestic traffic for 2022 rose 10.9% compared to the prior year. 2022 domestic traffic was at 79.6% of the full ......Read More

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 2023:  Represented by the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), will host the 26th Annual Meeting of the Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP) for Medical Devices, and the scientific and technical working groups' meetings, between February 13 and 16 2023.GHWP Chair and Executive Vice ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 07 February 2023 – Nestled in the heart of Saudi Arabia, Hilton Riyadh Hotel & Residences celebrates Valentine’s Day with curated offers on room stays, spa days, and dinner dates. Located only a kilometre from the upscale shopping, dining, and entertainment area of Granada Mall, the hotel promises a unique ......Read More

AAI acquires new customers across Banking, Education, Government, Semi-Government, Healthcare and Telco RIYADH, Saudi Arabia: February 5, 2023 - Automation Anywhere (AAI), the #1 leader in cloud-native intelligent automation announced today, that it will be strengthening its presence across Saudi Arabia with greater focus on customer ......Read More

The 2nd Annual LEAP Conference, a global tech event to be held in the Saudi capital, is expected to gather more than 100,000 tech innovators and leading experts from across the world.  Riyadh:   Micro Focus, a leading technology company, will showcase its cutting-edge technology capabilities at the 2nd Annual LEAP Conference, a ......Read More

• With a storied past featuring more than a century of elegance and innovation, the brand looks ahead to a connected, electrified future• Notable Lincoln innovations of the past 100 years include center-opening coach doors, electric gauges, keyless entry, and symphonic chimes• The brand has already revealed a glimpse of the ......Read More

SaaS platform expands F5’s security portfolio with simplified management and security for all applications in all locations.  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. February 5, 2023:  F5 is set to highlight the scale and impact of its Distributed Cloud Services platform at LEAP 2023. A major expansion of its application security and ......Read More

• Royal Commission for AlUla has spearheaded a multidisciplinary initiative as it continues to shed new light on the ancient kingdoms of North Arabia• Installation at Hegra Welcome Centre comes in the 15th year since Hegra became the Kingdom’s first archaeological site to be inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage List AlUla, ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, February 6, 2022: Meraki, the one and only contemporary Greek concept offering the finest Mediterranean experience in a stylish and authentic setting in Riyadh, is proud to announce a special romantic dinner experience on Tuesday 14th February, in celebration of Valentine's Day. The dinner is inspired by the love story of ......Read More

• Vendor management system hosted at SAP Data Centers in Riyadh and Dammam• Data sovereignty assured for public sector and financial services industries RIYADH, KSA — 6 February 2023 —To support the dynamic growth of its users in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, global technology company SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) announced at the ......Read More

“Through Art, We Impact”  Ministry of Economy and Planning launches ‘Art X Economy’ initiative to educate youth and bring Saudi Arabia’s transformation to life through creativity The ‘Art X Economy’ initiative – presented by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning and ......Read More

Superstar DJ and producer joins Travis Scott and Afrojack as part of A-List weekend concerts The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 – is delighted to confirm that multi-award winning Superstar DJ and music producer Calvin Harris, will perform at this year’s event ......Read More

Bupa Arabia won several awards in 2022 and made a big difference in the healthcare sector Highlights• Tal Nazer: Bupa Arabia faced great challenges, which it succeeded in dealing with and became a leader in the insurance sector.• Harvest Awards 2022: Bupa Arabia wins 23 categories from 12 regional and local awards, including 3 ......Read More

Galaxy S23 Ultra’s most advanced camera, next-level gaming performance, and more eco-conscious design come together in Samsung’s most innovative Galaxy S series yet.  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – February 2, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled the Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23, marking a new era of Samsung Galaxy’s ultimate premium phone experience. Samsung Galaxy's epic camera gives users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI. The Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy unleashes premium experiences, including groundbreaking AI, future-ready mobile gaming feature and powerfully sustained game play with the world’s fastest ......Read More

Superstar DJ and producer joins Travis Scott and Afrojack as part of A-List weekend concerts Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (1st February)– The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 – is delighted to confirm that multi-award winning Superstar DJ and music producer Calvin Harris, will perform at this year’s event taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 17th-19th March 2023.  The Scottish singer-songwriter will be joining multiple Grammy nominated US rapper Travis Scott and legendary recording artist, producer, and DJ Afrojack on the weekend’s music line-up for biggest international sporting event of the year to take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The concert will take place on the Main ......Read More

Riyadh, KSA, February 01, 2023: Huawei, the global tech giant, is collaborating with stc tv, its regional partner to bring users across the Middle East and North Africa an enhanced innovative digital entertainment experience. The agreement will see stc tv and Huawei collaborate in the digital entertainment field and roll out new bundles and ......Read More

• Formula E and New Era sign multi-year licensing deal for a range of fan headwear products• New Era tops the winner’s podium for the first time in motorsport with the Hankook Tire podium cap• Multi-product headwear range available online and at races from the spring RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - 1 Feb. 2023 – Formula E ......Read More

• Consolidated Revenues of $27.0B, Down 2.7% from Last Year• Consolidated Operating Margin of 11.8%; Adjusted Consolidated Operating Margin of 14.1%• Diluted EPS of $3.96; Adjusted Diluted EPS Up 0.8% Over Last Year to $3.62• Declares a Quarterly Dividend of $1.62, a Per Share Increase of 6.6%, and Authorizes a New $5B Share ......Read More

• The Stopover Visa is offered to passengers traveling to their final destination on national air carriers, SAUDIA and flynas• Stopover Visa is open to all leisure, business and religious travelers and welcomes visitors to stopover for up to 96 hours and includes one complimentary night hotel stay  • First Stopover visa to ......Read More

• Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank judges among those involved in LEAP23 Rocket Fuel Startup Pitch Challenge between February 6-9 in Riyadh• Winners’ ceremony for ongoing Alibaba Cloud Saudi Hackathon set for final day• Music icon will.i.am and Barcelona legend Carles Puyol join C-suite thought-leaders from Aramco, Zoom, ......Read More

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 31 January 2023: Ahead of LEAP 2023 technology conference in Riyadh, Cisco has shared its insights into technological trends that will help businesses in the region make the most of digital transformation. Cisco sees security, hybrid work, multi-cloud architectures and sustainability as key themes in 2023, ......Read More

Jeddah:   Panda Retail Company launched its first annual event for suppliers: (Panda Annual Collaborative Event) "PACE", at The Venue Jeddah Corniche Hotel. The event discussed various topics related to the retail market including empowering society for a better life and thanking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia government for its ......Read More

30 January 2023- Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare group in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, is participating in the Arab Health 2023, in line with its commitment to promoting and raising the standards of the region’s healthcare sector. The annual event, which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre, starts ......Read More

• From inception to completion, the company plans to deliver hospitality, residential, retail and infrastructure projects to turn AlUla into a global tourism destination. • AlUla Development Company is, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) that aims to unlock the capabilities of new sectors and help drive Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification in line with Vision 2030. • The planned developments include 7,500+ hotel keys, 5,000 residential units, a staff village comprising 1,000+ units, supporting infrastructure, and more. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 30th, 2023: AlUla Development Company, wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), is launching operations to support the development of AlUla. Through real estate ......Read More

Highest Full-Year Revenue in LG Electronics’ History with Continuous Growth Based on Strong FundamentalsDUBAI, January 30, 2023 — LG Electronics Inc. (LG) announced full-year 2022 consolidated revenue of KRW 83.5 trillion with operating profit of KRW 3.6 trillion. In 2022, LG achieved its highest annual revenue ever – ......Read More

Metaverse, AI, Blockchain, and VR in healthcare are among KFSH&RC’s key focus areasRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – January 30, 2022 – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) announces its participation at the second edition of LEAP, Saudi Arabia's most prominent technology event, which is set ......Read More

14 Russian companies from the construction industry will participate in the Middle East's largest exhibition in the construction industry - The Big 5 Saudi 2023. The exhibition will be held in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh from 18 to 21 February 2023 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference center.    The “Made in ......Read More

Dubai, UAE, 28th January 2023: Arab Bank Group achieved solid results for the period ending December 31, 2022, with net income after tax of $544.3 million as compared to $314.5 million in 2021. The Group’s performance was driven by robust growth in its core banking business across different markets, as net profit before provisions and tax ......Read More

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 27 January 2023: This weekend will see colossal battles inside the WWE Ring as Royal Rumble makes its entrance for 2023 with championships on the line and more than 60 WWE superstars set to face off on Sunday, 28 January.In the main event encounters, this year’s Royal Rumble will raise the stakes higher than ever, with ......Read More

The traditional Saleeg dish is a great way to immerse yourself in the flavors of Hijaz Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 27, 2023: MAIZ, a unique fine-dining concept that brings authentic Saudi cuisine in a thematic Saudi Arabian cultural setting, welcomes guests to unique culinary experience at Bujairi Terrace, a new fine-dining destination ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 26 January 2023:  Ahead of this weekend’s CORE Diriyah E-Prix double-header, Nio 333 racing driver, Dan Ticktum, attended a special screening event organised by Formula E, with the support of Saudi Ministry of Sport, to preview the second season of Formula E: Unplugged, which will be coming to screens in MENA soon.  Hosted at the VOX Kingdom Cinema, 30 guests were invited for drinks and canapés ahead of a special 30 minute 'best of' episode, showcasing all the best moments of the series. Formula E commentator, Jack Nicholls hosted a Q&A session with the NiO 333 driver, which was then followed by exclusive interviews. The six-part behind-the-scenes docuseries on the all-electric ABB FIA Formula E World Championship follows ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. 25 January 2023 - Saudi Arabia reiterated its commitment to build bridges across geopolitical and economic divides at the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland last week. His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs, led the Saudi delegation of nine ministers and high-level officials, and told the world that geopolitical stability is key to energy security, and the Kingdom has “become the meeting place between East and West”. During the week, Saudi Arabia hosted a dialogue titled ‘Toward a Resilient Urban Resource Nexus’, with key international public and private sector stakeholders from regional and global organizations discussing the sustainability of future ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 26 January 2023: NEOM McLaren Formula E drivers René Rast and Jake Hughes are relishing the opportunity of racing at this weekend’s CORE Diriyah E-Prix double-header, hoping to make Saudi Arabia proud in NEOM’s ‘home’ races. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Riyadh for Rounds 2 ......Read More

• All financial outlook metrics met in FY 2022• Cloud revenue up 33% and up 24% at constant currencies in FY 2022. Q4 S/4HANA cloud revenue further accelerates, up 101% and up 90% at constant currencies• Current cloud backlog exceeds €12 billion, up 27% and up 24% at constant currencies• IFRS cloud gross profit up 38%, non-IFRS cloud gross profit up 37% and up 28% at constant currencies in FY 2022• IFRS operating profit flat, non-IFRS operating profit down 2% and down 7% at constant currencies in FY 2022. Q4 IFRS operating profit up 17%, non-IFRS operating profit up 5% and up 2% at constant currencies• 2023 outlook anticipates accelerating topline and double-digit non-IFRS operating profit growth• Targeted restructuring in 2023 reflects focus on ......Read More

• ABB FIA Formula E World Championship comes to the desert for night racing under lights in the 2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix• Double-header of races on Friday and Saturday night airs live around the world• Centuries of civilisation collide as the cutting edge GEN3 car races on the Diriyah Street Circuit around the ancient walls of the ......Read More

The first annual event attracted nearly 350 guests including government officials, suppliers, media, and other business executivesJeddah:  Panda Retail Company yesterday held its first annual event for suppliers: "PACE" (Panda Annual Collaborative Event), at The Venue Jeddah Corniche Hotel. PACE focused on empowering people to ......Read More

• The first women’s only navigational rally, Rally Jameel, returns for its second edition from 07 - 11 March 2023• Applications are open to participants globally via the Rally Jameel website• This year’s track will start and pass through some of the Kingdom’s landmark scenery from AlUla to Hail to AlQassim• ......Read More

Happy New Year, to all our essence family out there! Let’s try to get the best out of ourselves this year. Our product range has everything that you need to create that amazing look. So let’s create some playfullooks this year with our resolution being NEW YEAR, NEW ME. Let’s look at some of the hero products from essence ......Read More

Happy New Year, beauty lovers! Are you ready to ring in the New Year with a fresh, new look? This year, At CATRICE, we believe it's time to say goodbye to the old, embrace the new and become the best version of yourself. With CATRICE's Autumn/Winter 2022 collection, you'll be able to step into the new year feeling confident and ......Read More

Grammy Award-winning recording artist, producer, and DJ to perform on the Jeddah Corniche Circuit Main Stage Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (January 25th)– The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 – is delighted to confirm that legendary Grammy Award-winning recording artist, ......Read More

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, 25 January 2023:  Formula E racing drivers Sam Bird, René Rast and Jake Hughes met some of Saudi Arabia’s biggest football heroes ahead of the 2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix this weekend.  René Rast and Jake Hughes from NEOM McLaren Formula E team and Sam Bird from Jaguar TCS Racing joined a training session ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 24 January 2023 - Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) has signed a partnership agreement to sponsor the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship season nine of the 2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix, taking place on January 27 – 28 - organized by local promoter CBX, Ministry of Sport and the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation. This ......Read More

• Kingdom on track to achieve 100 million visitors per year by the end of the decade• Tourism spending in Saudi hit $7.2bn in H1 2022, according to government data• KSA welcomed more than 18 million visitors in first three quarters of last year Saudi Arabia registered more international arrivals than any other Arab nation ......Read More

January 24, 2023:  With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, Pandora is celebrating how personal love can be, with pieces that honour the special connections we share with the ones we care about most. A heartfelt charm or sparkling design is just the thing to celebrate all the little ways we see, love and understand each ......Read More

Saudi teen endured car accident injuries for years without proper medical treatment Riyadh - January 24, 2023:  Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons at King Abdullah Medical City KAMC in Makkah completed On Sunday, December 22 a successful 3-hour surgical intervention using the 3D surgical planning technique to repair deformities and ......Read More

January 24, 2023 – Saudi German Health (SGH) recently hosted its second Investor Day, at the Group’s flagship Riyadh hospital, SGH Riyadh. The event brought together the Group’s different stakeholders and was attended by the Group’s Chairman, Eng. Sobhi Batterejee, President, Mr. Makarem Batterjee, and the entire executive ......Read More

• Saudi-based lifestyle brand CORE is new title sponsor of Rounds 2 and 3 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship• 2023 CORE Diriyah E-Prix is a double-header of races this Friday and Saturday (27 & 28 January) featuring the Middle East debut of the GEN3 – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ......Read More

RIYADH, January 23, 2023: Lazard Ltd (NYSE: LAZ) today announced the appointment of Wassim Al-Khatib as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the firm’s Financial Advisory business in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and CEO of Lazard Saudi Arabia, subject to regulatory approval. Wassim Al-Khatib will be based in the Riyadh office, which ......Read More

The new Samsung ISOCELL HP2 boosts capacity for maximum pixel performance, allowing for detailed and seamless photos in any light conditionRiyadh, Saudi Arabia – Jan. 22, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a world leader in advanced semiconductor technology, today introduced its latest 200-megapixel (MP) image sensor, the ISOCELL ......Read More

20 January 2023 – Saudi Arabia’s smart city NEOM offers a new model for environmentally-friendly and sustainable urban design, both for the Kingdom and the world, Saudi’s Climate Envoy told the World Economic Forum (WEF) today. During a panel session titled ‘The Evolution of Urban Life’, His Excellency Adel bin ......Read More

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 19th January,2022:  Hosted by the Diriyah Biennale Foundation, one of the key highlights of the inaugural edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale taking place between January 23rd and April 23rd 2023 will be the 18 Saudi artists and art collectives, over 40 artworks, and over 200 artefacts from Saudi Arabian institutions ......Read More

• Caesar of Arabic music Kadhim AlSahir to play at Maraya on 19 January• Lebanese piano star Guy Manoukian to team up with Ara Malikian on 26 January AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - January 19, 2023:  Some of the most popular names on the regional and international music scene have been lined up for a series of intimate ......Read More

Leading producer of limestone products digitizes its business to raise efficiency and support industrial and manufacturing growth in Saudi Arabia and beyond  RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – January 19, 2023 – Infor®, the industry cloud company, announced today that Saudi Lime Industries Co (SLIC), a Saudi Arabia-based producer and supplier of limestone products, has selected Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), to help simplify and automate its business and processes.  Infor CloudSuite Industrial Enterprise, a powerful composable platform based ERP solution preconfigured for discrete manufacturers, will boost SLIC’s ability to optimally meet surging demand for its products from sectors including construction, iron ......Read More

benign tumor affected the 25-year-old of jaw Riyadh - January 19, 2023:  A Saudi Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery team working at King Fahd Specialist Hospital KFSH in Tabuk (northwestern Saudi Arabia) succeeded in reconstructing the jaw of a 25-year-old patient after losing it for a tumor.The medical team treating the case explained that ......Read More

19 January 2023 – Saudi Arabia, represented by the Ministry of Economy and Planning (MEP), has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Jobs Consortium, it was announced at the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos.  The Jobs Consortium is a coalition of CEOs, IOs, ministers and other leaders with a common aim to promote a better future of work for all by enabling job creation and job transitions. The community of leaders works to boost foresight on labor market trends, support high job quality and fair wages, and identify investments in key sectors leading to good job creation. The Kingdom’s membership in the Jobs Consortium aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and its commitment to building a thriving, vibrant economy that creates new sectors, ......Read More

18, January 2023 – The rapid economic transformation of Saudi Arabia and its global role in bringing near-term stability while driving long-term transformation was the subject of a high-level panel on the third day of the World Economic Forum at Davos. The session, titled “Saudi Arabia’s Transformation in a Changing Global ......Read More

Award-winning US rapper is first music act confirmed for this year’s spectacular event in March Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (January 18th)– The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 – is thrilled to confirm that multiple Grammy nominated US rapper, Travis Scott, will ......Read More

New interactive exhibits across 29 locations help fans explore the latest Samsung Galaxy innovations and experience firsthand the newest products Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 18, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., today announced it will open 29 interactive Galaxy Experience Spaces around the world in locations such as San ......Read More

• Moviegoers can enjoy a specially curated menu across all VOX Cinemas GOLD locations in Riyadh and Jeddah• Menu now available in Riyadh and Jeddah   Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 18 January 2023: VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, and Saudi chef Mona Mosly have unveiled a new expanded menu as part of their ......Read More

Built with a market-leading 5nm controller and seventh-generation V-NAND, the PM9C1a will enable a new level of everyday PC efficiency, while alsohandling demanding computing and gaming tasks Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Jan. 17, 2023 — Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world leader in advanced memory technology, today announced ......Read More

• EIF will be capitalized with SAR14 (over $3.7) billion to directly develop more than 35 world class venues across the Kingdom.• The fund will further raise capital by providing lucrative high-return opportunities to the private sector and financial institutions.• EIF is critical to the delivery of the Kingdom’s ambitious ......Read More

• 14 stage podiums and seven top-three placings in the overall standings• Electric drive concept of low-emission race car highly efficient• Board member Oliver Hoffmann: “We’ll be back in 2024” Saudi Arabia – January 17, 2023: Team Audi Sport shaped the 2023 Dakar Rally with innovation and performance ......Read More

RIYADH - January 17, 2023 — Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), which is hosting the 26th Global Harmonization Working Party (GHWP) and Technical Committees in Riyadh from February 13 to 16, has invited regulatory authorities, medical devices industries and others interested in medical devices regulation to register for the event. The ......Read More

Samsung’s Eye Comfort mode balances light exposure and color temperature and adjusts screen settings to provide an optimal viewing experience for consumersRiyadh, Saudi Arabia– January 17, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that its 2023 Neo QLED  and Lifestyle TV  lineups received the ‘Circadian ......Read More

16, January 2023 – Mohammed bin Salman Foundation, “Misk,” a non-profit established by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, is bringing the Youth Majlis back to the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. One of the only youth-focused pavilions at the Swiss alpine destination, Misk will unite delegates under the theme of Generation Transformation – a mindset that harnesses the unique strengths of all generations to create lasting positive change.The Youth Majlis will provide a platform for forward-looking dialogue, serving as a catalyst to explore collaborative solutions to solve some of the world's most pressing issues – from inclusive economic growth to ambitious climate action.“In a world that ......Read More

16th January, 2023:  World Rally-Raid Championship leader Sebastien Loeb has quickly set his sights on next month’s Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge after his record-breaking run with Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the Dakar Rally. Loeb, partnered by Fabian Lurquin, carries a two-point advantage over Nasser Al Attiyah into the second round of ......Read More

Sébastien Loeb“We’ve done it again. The goal is to keep the second place until the end and to score important points for the (World Rally-Raid) championship, but now it’s a new record with six victories in a row on the Dakar so I’m very happy. “That’s seven for us this year. Everything has gone so well for ......Read More

• Season 9 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship begins with victory for the UK’s Jake Dennis in Mexico City• Pascal Wehrlein claims second ahead of Lucas di Grassi in third• First race of the all-new GEN3 race car sees four Porsche-powered cars finish in the top ten• Rounds 2 and 3 of the ABB FIA Formula E World ......Read More

- CNN Business Arabic delivers global economic, business and finance news and analysis to millions of Arabic speakers across the globe Dubai, 15 January 2023: CNN Business Arabic (CNNBA) has officially launched today. The dedicated digital business platform is set to be the go-to source of business and economic news, facts and analysis in ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 14, 2023:   After a back-and-forth battle with 1-1 draw, Real Madrid beat Valencia yesterday on penalties and booked their place in the final of the Spanish Super Cup, at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh. A tournament which is brought by Ministry of Sport as part of the sporting events in 2nd ......Read More

French ace climbs to second overall with seventh stage victory for Prodrive Hunters, as Al Attiyah retains overall lead in SaudiShaybah, Saudi Arabia: 13th January, 2023:  Sebastien Loeb has earned a vast array of titles in his career, and he now has a new one as master of the Empty Quarter after a fifth straight Dakar Rally stage win for ......Read More

Quote from Gus Beteli - BRX Team Principal“Seb drove brilliantly today to give us here at Bahrain Raid Xtreme another stage victory to now make six from eleven stages so far.“That’s proof of the hard work that everyone here on the rally, and those back at Prodrive International, have done since the start of this project. ......Read More

The new routes from Budapest, Bucharest and Rome will provide affordable point-to-point travel opportunities and enhance global connectivity Jeddah, 12 January 2023: On 9, 10 and 11 of January 2023, Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and globally most environmentally sustainable* airline, officially inaugurated three new connections between Bucharest and Jeddah, Budapest and Jeddah and Rome and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. The new routes will be served twice a week. Tickets can be purchased on Wizz Air's website and via the WIZZ app from as low as 29.99 EUR*.Wizz Air kicked off 2023 further strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia by launching five new routes from Hungary, Romania and Italy to Riyadh and Jeddah. The new routes to Jeddah from Bucharest, Budapest and Rome will ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 12, Jan. 2023: Ahead of the first race of Season 9 in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship this Saturday (14 January) in Mexico City, Formula E has revealed a new set of race winners’ trophies with an iconic design inspired by technology and electrification as part of their new brand identity. London-based ......Read More

French star extends stage-winning run for Bahrain Raid Xtreme to close in on second, as Al Attiyah retains overall lead in Saudi12th January, 2023:  After a fourth successive stage victory for Bahrain Raid Xtreme, Sebastien Loeb aims to extend his winning run as the Dakar Rally continues its dramatic passage through the Empty Quarter in Saudi ......Read More

• Retail sector forecast to contribute $308 bn (SAR 1.16 trillion) to GCC economy in 2023• Saudi Arabian retail sector forecast to grow to $159 bn (SAR 596 bn) in 2024• Regional and global industry leaders to convene in Riyadh 7 - 8 March 2023• Strategic discussions to focus on ‘Digital Economy and Purposeful ......Read More

At ‘LG World Premiere’, CEO Cho Shares Vision for InnovationDesigned to Make Customers’ Lives BetterJEDDAH, Jan. 11, 2023 — LG Electronics (LG) held its press conference, LG World Premiere, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Under the theme of Life’s Good, CEO William Cho shared the ......Read More

AlUla Citrus Festival, Fresh Food Market and Flavours of AlUla will all explore the area’s diverse and rich variety of produce AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, January 11, 2022: A unique and immersive culinary journey is on the cards for food lovers in AlUla, thanks to an expanded series of culinary events and activations which will ......Read More

Tamer Group will be the exclusive distributor of the Celularity branded biomaterial products in Saudi Arabia, opening access to Celularity’s Halal-Certified regenerative biomaterial, health and wellness products  FLORHAM PARK, N.J, RIYADH, JEDDAH – January 11, 2023 – Celularity Inc. (Nasdaq: CELU) (“Celularity”), a U.S.-based biotechnology company developing placental-derived allogenic cell therapies and biomaterial products, and CH Trading Group LLC (“CH Trading Group”), an international import, export and trading company, today announced that they have entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with the Tamer Group (“Tamer”). The Tamer Group, a leading Middle East healthcare distribution company, will be the exclusive ......Read More

French star shines again for Bahrain Raid Xtreme while Al Attiyah retains overall lead as rally enters Empty Quarter in Saudi11,  January 2023: Sebastien Loeb completed a superb hat-trick of stage wins for Bahrain Raid Xtreme today as the Dakar Rally ventured into the Empty Quarter in Saudi Arabia for the first time.Loeb and Fabian ......Read More

Riyadh-Saudi Arabia. 11 January 2023 – A high-level delegation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to participate in the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2023 in Davos, Switzerland, to enhance international cooperation and design joint solutions to today’s geopolitical, social, economic, and human development ......Read More

11, January 2023, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:  Connecting France and The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a first of its kind strategic tech partnership, Foodics, the leading cloud-based restaurant management technology and payments platform in the MENA region, has today announced it has partnered with French-based tech start-up Partoo, who help brands ......Read More

• Samsung presents its innovative HVAC technologies and hosts a panel discussion to discuss the industry across MENA Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 10 January 2023:  Samsung Electronics announced the successful conclusion of its ‘Air Solutions Day’ event in the presence of consultants who were invited from across MENA. During the ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 10th , 2023 – Ahead of CES® 2023, Samsung Electronics today unveiled the newest additions to its customizable Bespoke Home lineup. Samsung’s latest home appliances and services were designed to meet a growing demand for customization and provide a new level of intelligent connectivity that ......Read More

Prodrive Hunters secure 1-2-3 result in Saudi on another big day for Bahrain Raid Xtreme, as Al Attiyah extends overall lead10th January, 2023:  Sebastien Loeb gave Bahrain Raid Xtreme a second successive stage victory in the Dakar Rally today as Prodrive Hunters dominated proceedings with a 1-2-3 result in Saudi Arabia.Partnered by Fabian ......Read More

The leading award-winning communication consultancy agency seals its undisputable leadership position in the Saudi PR industry and outside by winning multiple awards and nominations Jeddah -  January 10, 2023:  W7Worldwide, the leading award-winning communication consultancy agency, leads the Saudi PR industry by taking home several ......Read More

• Just three weeks to go until Diriyah hosts the first double-header race weekend of the new Gen3 era in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 January• Only night races in Season 9 will feature the biggest names in motorsport including Formula E newcomers McLaren and Maserati, plus Jaguar, Porsche and ......Read More

10, January 2023:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022.  • Total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 41.3% compared to November 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 75.3% of November 2019 levels. • International traffic rose 85.2% versus November 2021. The Asia-Pacific continued to report the strongest year-over-year results with all regions showing improvement compared to the prior year. November 2022 international RPKs reached 73.7% of November 2019 levels. • Domestic traffic for November 2022 was up 3.4% compared to November 2021 with travel restrictions in China continuing to dampen the global result. Total November ......Read More

• Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Samsung OLED lineups provide premium experiences and broader viewing options  • New lifestyle products and features, including The Premiere 8K and Smart EDGE Blending on The Freestyle provide freedom of how and when consumers use devices• Samsung’s 2023 lineup brings everyday sustainability by decreasing its carbon footprint throughout its product lifecycle Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – January 10, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today unveiled its new Neo QLED, MICRO LED and Samsung OLED lineups alongside lifestyle products and accessories ahead of CES® 2023. This year’s lineup features advanced, innovative products with a focus on enhanced connectivity and personalized consumer ......Read More

Pandora enters the new year through a new chapter of craftsmanship and style, with the launch of the Moments Studded Chain. Uniquely crafted by Pandora as a brand icon, the Moments Studded Chain carves a new avenue for limitless styling and storytelling; developed more than two decades following the iconic Pandora Snake Chain, which made the ......Read More

• The all-new Ford Expedition was built to emphasize power, capability, convenience, and comfort everywhere – city or desert • This 8-seater SUV packs a 3.5L EcoBoost® Twin-Turbo V6 engine, which includes a new High-Output version taken straight out of the class-leading F-150 Raptor• The Timberline trim brings serious ......Read More

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (9th January 2023) –The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC), Promoter of FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023, is delighted to announce that tickets for the world’s fastest street race are now fully on sale. A limited number of discounted ‘early bird’ tickets had already been available but from today tickets for all categories are on sale to fans at home and abroad, with a 15% discount on all Grandstand and General admission tickets on offer for a limited time only! The return of F1 to Jeddah on the weekend of March 17th – 19th, will be the third time in less than 16 months that the pinnacle of motorsport will race on the world’s fastest and longest street circuit, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit. This will be the third ......Read More

Al Nasser manager Garcia presents French star with Cristiano Ronaldo shirt on visit to Bahrain Raid Xtreme in Saudi9th January, 2023: Sebastien Loeb is ready to lead another charge by Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the Dakar Rally, with a prized Al Nassr shirt carrying the name of superstar signing Cristiano Ronaldo safely tucked away.The shirt was ......Read More

Sustainability is central to the voco brand, said M. Allaf Highlights- voco has taken several steps to achieve sustainability goals.- It has reduced plastic consumption by using products made with recycled materials. voco Al Khobar, an IHG hotel, celebrated three years of growth and success, coinciding with the celebration of opening 100 ......Read More

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 9, January 2023:  King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre's (KFSH&RC) pediatric cardiac surgery team successfully performed consecutive heart transplants on two children within 24 hours in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.  Before the surgeries, the transplant recipients – an Emirati girl aged less than eight months and a 19-month-old Saudi girl – were in critical condition due to heart failure necessitating the installation of temporary artificial pumps. The girls were also placed in intensive care units while awaiting transplants The transplants required highly qualified professionals, advanced medical infrastructure, and international logistical support and cooperation.  For the first ......Read More

Samsung outlines strategy and commitment to deliver on the promise of the connected experience and contribute to a more sustainable future  Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – JAN. 8, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today shared its vision for a calmer connected world through cutting-edge technologies that enhance the ......Read More

Teams to compete for national titles and share of $30,000 prize at the 2022 PUBG MOBILE National Championship SAUDI ARABIA Powered by stc playRiyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 9, January 2022 – The 2022 PUBG MOBILE National Championship KSA Powered by stc play (2022 PMNC KSA) will see teams and players from the country compete for ......Read More

French ace climbs again in Prodrive Hunter as penalty drops Sainz while Al Attiyah extends overall lead January 09, 2023: Sebastien Loeb recorded a dramatic stage victory for Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the Dakar Rally today after another classic battle with Carlos Sainz and overall leader Nasser Al Attiyah in Saudi Arabia.Loeb and Fabian Lurquin ......Read More

Loeb continues his climb in Prodrive Hunter while Al Attiyah stays out in frontHail, Saudi Arabia: 7th January, 2023:  Lithuanian Vaidotas Zala and Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit secured two top three finishes for Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the Dakar Rally today as Saudi Arabia’s Yazeed Al Rajhi won the seventh stage from Riyadh to Al ......Read More

Trio of Prodrive Hunters finish in top five as three top challengers hit trouble in SaudiHail, Saudi Arabia: 6th January, 2023:  Sebastien Loeb led another powerful recovery by Bahrain Raid Xtreme in the Dakar Rally today, as Nasser Al Attiyah gained a huge overall lead when his three closest rivals were removed from contention.Loeb and ......Read More

French star must bounce back again to chase championship points for Bahrain Raid Xtreme5th January, 2023:  Sebastien Loeb’s bid for a second successive Dakar Rally stage win was frustrated by another late setback for Bahrain Raid Xtreme today as Nasser Al Attiyah stretched his overall lead in Saudi Arabia.After a thrilling victory 24 hours earlier in his BRX Prodrive Hunter, Loeb was locked in an epic battle with Al Attiyah and Stephane Peterhansel on the 375km fifth stage, as all three held the lead at various points, with just seconds separating them.But with just 20km remaining, Loeb and co-driver Fabian Lurquin came to a halt for 15 minutes with mechanical problems, and eventually finished ninth on the day, a meagre reward for their contribution to another classic Dakar ......Read More

SAMENA Telecommunications Council held its first Rising for Industry Sustainability & Efficiencies (RISE) Conference on 11th January 2023 at Fairmont Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in strategic collaboration with stc Group, Mobily, China Mobile International, the Communication, Space & Technology Commission (CSTC) of Saudi Arabia, and the 193 ......Read More

PUBG MOBILE’s new Version 2.4 Update features:● The Martial Showdown: an in-game martial arts festival which provides special limited-time items, events, and themed areas across Erangel and Livik● Unique outfits, items and events featuring iconic martial arts hero Bruce Lee● A new and improved Metro Royale Mode including ......Read More

French star wins classic battle with Peterhansel as Al Attiyah extends overall lead in SaudiSaudi Arabia: 4th January, 2023:  Sebastien Loeb gave Bahrain Raid Xtreme a second successive stage victory in the Dakar Rally today after a spectacular battle in Saudi Arabia with the event’s most prolific winner.Loeb, whose overall victory ......Read More

The Western Hajj Terminal at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah is no ordinary airport terminal. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and a winner of the 1983 Aga Khan Award, it became a port of entry and junction point for hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims from around the world on their way to Awwal Bait – the First House of Allah, the Holy Kaaba in Mecca, a building at the centre of Islam’s most famous mosque.  When the terminal opened, it had the world’s largest cable-stayed, fabric-roofed construction; as it was made on an unprecedented scale, the tensile structure made use of newly developed fabric as a permanent structural element instead of the cable-supported in two directions technique, making it a first-of-sorts in airport design. Today, ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, January 4 2023 – Since the establishment of Cisco Networking Academy in Saudi Arabia in 2000, more than 274,500 students have been trained and upskilled via the program. 34% of these learners are female, making the Kingdom one of the top 20 countries worldwide with  female participation.  During ......Read More

04 January 2023:  “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years. Research undertaken around the arrival of the Omicron variant concluded that putting barriers in the way of travel made no difference to the peak spread of infections. At most, restrictions delayed that peak by a few days. If a new variant emerges in any part of the world, the same situation would be expected.  That’s why governments should listen to the advice of experts, including the WHO, that advise against travel restrictions. We have ......Read More

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 4, January 2022 – King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) has once again been recognized by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives’ (CHIME) ‘Digital Health Most Wired’ program. KFSH&RC is among the only two healthcare facilities outside the United States to achieve level 9 status for being at the forefront of innovating with healthcare information technology (IT) to improve patient safety and outcomes across the entire organization.   CHIME is an executive organization that enables senior healthcare IT leaders to exchange best practices and promote the effective use of IT to advance healthcare in the communities they serve. For the ‘Digital Health Most ......Read More

Terranova adds to BRX recovery as Al Attiyah grabs overall lead before weather cuts short action in Saudi.Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: 3rd January, 2023: Frenchman Guerlain Chicherit presented Bahrain Raid Xtreme with a brilliant comeback victory in the Dakar Rally today as rain and poor visibility cut short the third stage in Saudi Arabia.Chicherit and ......Read More

January 02, 2023:  With the new Spider-Man collection from Marvel x Pandora, it’s easier than ever to express your love for the iconic hero. Everyone’s favourite webslinger gets the jewellery treatment with intricately designed pieces featuring details every Spider-Man fan will appreciate. Including a bracelet inspired by ......Read More

Saudi Arabia has a unique opportunity to create the most advanced water parks in the world. - Jeremy Gray, VP of Business Development at WhiteWater Riyadh:  Not wanting to be left out in the era of digitization when intelligent automation rules the roost, the water parks sector has been exploring new technologies to improve its ......Read More

By Mohammed Shaheen, Cluster President, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, Schneider Electric The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has leveraged crude oil for socio-economic growth like any other nation with fossil fuel resources. Unlike many, however, the need for a whole-of-society approach to climate actions is not lost on the nation, as evident from its ......Read More

Celebrity chefs, immersive sensory experiences and family fun on the menuAlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:   A unique and immersive culinary journey is on the cards for food lovers at Flavours of AlUla, a fun and colourful celebration of food, flavour and art that is being held from December 29 to January 14 as part of the Winter at ......Read More

Loeb makes solid start on Dakar victory trailJeddah, Saudi Arabia:   The 45th Dakar Rally is under way in Saudi Arabia, and Sebastien Loeb has given immediate notice of his desire to secure victory for Bahrain Raid Xtreme.Partnered by Fabian Lurquin in his BRX Prodrive Hunter, Loeb is aiming to go one better after finishing ......Read More

From high-end luxury gown shopping to rock climbing in the canyons, night-time chariot rides and blindfold taste testing, there is no better way to usher in the New Year AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, December 30, 2022: With 2023 just around the corner, AlUla’s Winter at Tantora schedule has a wide range of activities that will help ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 29, 2022:  Get ready for a memorable new year at Mamo Michelangelo that perfectly embodies the Italian and south of France flavours. The restaurant is providing Riyadh guests the opportunity to enjoy a special set menu with a live DJ performance and the best view in town to watch the live firework at Al ......Read More

• Applicants can now receive tourism related information at the centre• VFS Global also offers visa application services for travellers, and passport services for Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia Visitors to the Visa Application Centre submitting their applications can now learn more about the tourism offerings and ......Read More

Tickets now available for the Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo taking place across three days of action from January 26-28 World renowned players are flying in to compete in the only polo desert tournament in the worldAlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - December 29, 2022:   The Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo, the world’s only ......Read More

The world’s genuine Saudi restaurant and the new fine-dining destination at Diriyah Gate Development   Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 29, 2022: MAIZ, a unique fine-dining concept that brings authentic Saudi cuisine in a thematic Saudi Arabian cultural setting, opens its doors at Bujairi Terrace, a new fine-dining destination ......Read More

The in-person event held in Riyadh over a period of 5 days, with a prize pool of SAR 200,000Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 December 2022: The winners of the second AppGallery Tarbi3ah Baloot competition were revealed by Huawei, one of the biggest technology companies in the world. The total prize money awarded was SAR 200,000, which is more than their ......Read More

• Globally, 65% of small business decision-makers feel technology has become more critical to their businesses since the start of the pandemic, with 70% of SMBs having intensified their use of digital technologies due to Covid-19 and tax regulations • Tally Solutions aims to assist SMEs in the region by automating their business operations Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 28 December 2022: The World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022 Peer Group rankings, positions Saudi Arabia 6th in the Attitude and Values category. Published by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD), the World Competitiveness Yearbook assesses and ranks 63 economies around the world and bases its classification typically on four main indicators – economic performance, ......Read More

Manafa Team (Abdulrahman AlSayyari, Amr Murad, Shahram Javed, Abdulaziz Al-Adwani, Rayan Alduhaiman)    Manafa, a Saudi fintech powerhouse, closed its Series A funding of SAR 106 million to launch new products and expand its offering across various sectors.     Manafa offers a wide range of financial products permitted by ......Read More

Loeb raring to go as he leads four-car challenge by Bahrain Raid Xtreme in Saudi28th December, 2022: Bahrain Raid Xtreme head into their third Dakar Rally on Saturday with a four-car team of sustainably-fuelled Prodrive Hunters tested, developed and ready for the biggest adventure in the world of motorsport.The 45th edition of the rally tackles ......Read More

Panasonic brings a new level of convenient, healthy cooking in KSA homes with the NN-CD87 4-in-1 Convection Oven with Healthy Air Frying CD87 features innovative Healthy Air Frying Program, Genius Sensor and One-Push Reheating to make sure home-cooking is healthier and more delicious Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:  Consistent with ......Read More

Jeddah - Saudi Arabia:  Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance has signed a one-year agreement with Saudi National Bank (SNB) the leader in the banking industry, under which it will provide health insurance services to the bank’s employees and their families.Bupa Arabia said it received SNB’s approval for the contract on Dec. 18. ......Read More

20 min surgery to extract brush from 9-year-old intestines Riyadh, KSA:  A medical team at the Makkah's Maternity and Children Hospital succeeded Sunday, December 25, in extracting an electric toothbrush tip from the stomach of a 9-year-old child, endoscopically, without surgical intervention.Makkah's Health Cluster said that the ......Read More

Dubai, UAE – December 26, 2022: Hisense, one of the largest home appliance and consumer electronics company, has signed a partnership deal with Saudi Arabia’s United Matbouli Group (UMG), one of the most prestigious consumer electronics distributors in the Kingdom, thus opening a new pathway to of business opportunities for Hisense in ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 26, 2022: Indulge in an authentic Greek and Mediterranean experience and end the year at Meraki, the contemporary concept offering the finest Mediterranean experience, in a stylish and authentic setting.Reflecting the true spirit of the Cyclades, Meraki is strategically located at the heart of Riyadh in Faisaliah ......Read More

PREMIER PADEL’S FIRST SEASON CONCLUDES WITH TOURNAMENTS ON 5 CONTINENTS, ALL-TIME RECORD ATTENDANCES, BROADCAST STATISTICS AND PRIZE MONEY FOR THE PLAYER-DRIVEN TOUR25, DECEMBER 2022:  Premier Padel concluded its first official season in Milan with great success, after a record-breaking year that has further elevated the sport of ......Read More

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (December 23rd) - The world’s most challenging endurance race, Rally Dakar, will once again be travelling across the sands of Saudi Arabia from 31st December – 15th January 2023.    Spanning 8549km of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over 15 intense stages, the most daring of drivers will cross tough ......Read More

Saudi Arabia – Stay longer and Save with Rosewood JeddahBook now at one of the most luxurious hotels in Jeddah and enjoy a 30% discount on the best flexible rate when staying for 5 consecutive nights or more. Whether you are traveling for business or leisure, book a longer stay and discover more in Jeddah. The city of Jeddah receives ......Read More

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host and chair the fourth session of the Arab Council for Population and Development in Riyadh, on Thursday, December 22nd, 2022. The session will be attended by ministers and delegates from the 21 member states of the Arab League and will be chaired by His Excellency Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim, Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning.    During the session, the Council will discuss recent regional and global population trends, and topics related to population and development. Member countries will debate how best to address development issues facing Arab populations today. The objective of this session is to further advance efforts to develop national population strategies, provide technical support to member states to help serve their ......Read More

Pandora celebrates the Holiday with hand-finished gifts worth a thousand words, that show your loved ones how much they mean to you.For gifts filled with meaning, Pandora Moments welcomes new updates to the much-loved star and snowflake motifs - with new designs such as the 14k gold-plated shooting star symbolising a nocturnal world full of wonder ......Read More

• Check your tyre pressure regularly and ensure they are inflated to the manufacturer’s recommendation• Keep your vehicle in optimal condition by servicing it regularly at an authorized dealer• Weight, aerodynamics, and driving behavior impact fuel economy Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 21 December 2022 – With temperatures ......Read More

W7Worldwide launched a short video marking International Arabic Day  Jeddah - December 21, 2022:  W7Worldwide, independent marketing communications consultancy agency, is celebrating World Arabic Language Day with a 55-second video clip titled “Amazing Arabic,” reviewing the status of the language, its global use, and ......Read More

As the first sets of vehicles and freight arrive in Port Yanbu take a look at the numbers that tell the real story of the world’s most famous endurance race!  Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (December 20th) – The first two sets of vehicles and freight for the Rally Dakar Saudi Arabia 2023 have touched down in Port Yanbu ready for the start of the world’s toughest endurance rally running from December 31st – 15th January 2023. The vessels, carrying rallying and operational vehicles and equipment, arrived in Port Yanbu following a lengthy voyage from France where the vehicles passed their first scrutineering stage in Le Castellet, South of France (Nov 28th-30th). Passing this scrutineering stage means the vehicles are one step closer to being ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 20, 2022: Meraki, the contemporary Greek concept offering the finest Mediterranean experience in a stylish and authentic setting, invites Riyadh guests and residents to an immersive journey to the Greek islands through exceptional food, innovative drinks, and incomparable hospitality.Founded and created by the Waney ......Read More

Golf Saudi successfully rolled-out its first-ever National Golf Week, further enhanced its eco-credentials and hosted an array of global events20 December, 2022, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: In just a twelve month period Golf Saudi has reached thousands of Saudis as part of its Mass Participation programme, introducing them to the game for the first ......Read More

Jeddah:   Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance won three awards at the first-ever CHI Excellence Award. The awards ceremony, part of the CCHI forum held under the title “A Healthcare System Based on Quality,” took place at the Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh on Dec. 11-12, under the sponsorship of Minister of Health and Chairman ......Read More

• The latest smartphone in realme’s Number Series delivers a segment-first 120Hz curved display with powerful performance at an accessible price  Saudi Arabia, Dec 19th, 2022: realme, the world's fastest-growing smartphone brand, today announced that the launch of its realme 10 series— a segment-first 120Hz curved ......Read More

• NEOM Green Hydrogen Company is building the world’s largest green hydrogen plant to produce green ammonia at scale by 2026 • Local, regional and international banks and financial institutions, including Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) and National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) have supported investing in the project ......Read More

54 mins from heart attack to catheterization Riyadh:  Saudi Health's Department of Specialized Care succeeded in implementing an initiative to save the lives of heart attack patients by diagnosing cases in the field and urgently transferring them to cardiac catheterization operating rooms without passing through emergency ......Read More

• All-new 2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, F-150 Raptor, and Ranger Raptor arrive in the Middle East - the first region to receive all three• Ford’s toughest truck, the third-generation F-150 Raptor offers enhanced off-roading capability, rugged design, redesigned interior, the largest-ever shocks on a Raptor, and advanced ......Read More

A vibrant hub, home to arts, culture, and a dining destination AlUla, Saudi Arabia – 15 December 2022:  AlJadidah – AlUla’s new arts, culture and dining precinct has expanded with a new look and introduced a slew of new eating and shopping to visitors. Last year, AlJadidah, meaning new town, was transformed into a pedestrian-only destination, with four main distinct areas all decorated with community driven urban streetscapes and murals. This year, with the addition of the newly invigorated Incense Road section, connecting AlJadidah to Old Town, the offering in this new buzzing thoroughfare will attract locals and visitors alike. Centrally located in the ancient desert city of AlUla, North West Saudi Arabia, AlJadidah offers a wide variety of shops, ......Read More

The brand aims to rejuvenate small domestic appliances business in KSA aligning to its MEA market growth strategy Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / United Arab Emirates:  Panasonic Marketing Middle East & Africa (PMMAF) has announced the appointment of Ahmed Abdulwahed Trading Co (AAW) as its new distributor for small domestic ......Read More

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 December 2022: As part of enhancing technology’s role in mental health in Saudi Arabia, Labayh, a KSA based platform for psychotherapy, has launched an initiative named ‘Your Mental Health Matters More’ to provide self assessment of the most common mental diseases, including anxiety and depression, at no cost to its users.  Co-founder and CEO of Labayh, Bassem Albeladi highlighted the importance of mounting education and awareness campaigns of mental health that target different age groups for members of community. “Until this day, stigma of psychotherapy is still dominating the thoughts of many, as statistics show that 52% of those in need of psychological care have taken the decision to overcome such illnesses by themselves ......Read More

Afshin discovered to be 6.86cm shorter than the previous record holder, Edward Niño HernandezDubai, United Arab Emirates, December 15, 2022, GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™, the global authority on record-breaking, can today announce that 20-year-old Afshin Esmaeil Ghaderzadeh is the new Shortest man as verified on Tuesday, 13 December 2022, ......Read More

The national airline enhances connectivity from the UAE and meets commitment for more convenient, high quality and affordable travel for the region15 December 2022, Abu Dhabi, UAE: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, is launching an exciting new route from Abu Dhabi to Medina in Saudi Arabia. Launching in February ......Read More

• Schneider Electric to display EcoStruxure solutions at the Saudi Arabia Smart Grid Conference 2022  in Hilton Hotel Riyadh from 12-14 December• Schneider Electric’s next-generation ‘Grids of the Future’ are designed to support the growth of distributed energy resources  Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: 15 December ......Read More

Riyadh, December 15, 2022 - Al Masaood Bergum - a part of Al Masaood Group and one of the UAE’s leading modular building system providers is participating in the ‘Construction Technology Festival’, taking place in KSA, on December 14 and 15, 2022 in Riyadh.Al Masaood Bergum focuses on two innovative construction solutions - Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) and Hybrid Modular Building Systems (HMS). Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is an engineered solid wood panel that is prefabricated and produced from a highly sustainable carbon-sequestering substance. In addition to offering strong structural capabilities, thermal and acoustic qualities, and other advantages, it also speeds up construction by 40 per cent and makes better use of labor by 30 per cent and decreases ......Read More

• A memorandum of understanding signed with the Saudi Tourism Development Fund (TDF) will see Hilton support it in developing family-friendly leisure destinations incorporating Hilton-branded hotels across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia • An agreement signed with Diriyah Gate Development Authority will see the opening of Waldorf ......Read More

Legendary DJ and Fast & Furious star take on the world’s fastest street circuit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (December 14th, 2022) – The Saudi Motorsport Company was thrilled to welcome two A-List stars to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit – the world’s fastest and longest street circuit – when iconic DJ, record executive, ......Read More

● First Clip ‘n Climb branded stand-alone venue in Saudi Arabia to open at SEVEN’s upcoming entertainment destination in Al Hamra in Riyadh ● SEVEN announces more than ten Clip ‘n Climb attractions will be featured in its entertainment destinations across the Kingdom in the next three years● The strategic ......Read More

• The all-new Ford Territory’s advanced technology features deliver a safe, seamless driving experience in the small SUV segment• Driver Assist features such as Adaptive Cruise Control, BLIS®, Collision Mitigation System, Lane-Departure Warning, Rear-View Camera, Hill-Start Assist, and Front & Rear Parking Sensor make every ......Read More

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 13 December 2022: SEDCO Capital, a global Shariah compliant and ESG led asset management and investment advisory firm (or “the Firm”), announced today the first close of its SC Private Equity Global Co-Investment Master Fund II (or “the Fund”). The Fund has a target size of $175 million with a focus on co-investments in mid-market high growth opportunities in the Americas, Europe and Asia. In terms of sectors, the Fund will focus on - but not be limited to - healthcare, technology, consumer, business services, and industrials. It will leverage the Firm’s relationships with a global network of PE fund managers developed over more than 25 years.Samer Abu Aker, CEO of SEDCO Capital, said: “At SEDCO Capital, we are pioneers in ......Read More

“What makes Saudi Arabia a hub for venture capitalists? What industries appeal to international VCs the most?” These are just some of the topics that will be explored at Step Saudi 2022.  RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - 12 December 2022 - In the first half of 2022 alone, VC funding in Saudi Arabia grew more than threefold, outshining the whole of 2021, according to a report released by startup data platform Magnitt. This buoyant VC market provides an excellent backdrop for hosting Saudi Arabia’s largest tech startup event. Step Saudi 2022 (www.saudi.StepConference.com) kicks off on 12 December at The Arena Riyadh with an inspiring mix of startups, investors, digital enthusiasts, brands and government representatives.  Panel sessions including "Hotbed ......Read More

Healthcare institutions share success stories at 5th ADA'A awards Riyadh:  Saudi Ministry of Health announced Sunday 11th December that it would be welcoming all applicants for its 5th Global Performance (ADA'A) Awards.The award aims to raise competitiveness in the health sector and celebrate success stories in local and ......Read More

• The leading Saudi Automotive Distributor will expand its footprint in the UAE market by opening its first facility in Abu Dhabi in January 2023, followed by Dubai and Sharjah.• ALTAWKILAT represents world-class automotive brands in the region and plans to bring new luxury offerings to the market while providing customers with a premium ......Read More

RIYADH – 11 December 2022:    Saudi Aramco Base Oil Company – Luberef (the “Company”), one of the largest base oils producers in the world and the leading base oils producer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the “Kingdom”) and SNB Capital Company, HSBC Saudi Arabia, Citigroup Saudi Arabia and Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia, as joint financial advisors, announce the successful completion of the book-building process for participating entities and the final offer price for the Company’s initial public offering (“IPO” or the “Offering”). The final offer price for the Offering has been set at SAR 99 per share (“Final Offer Price”), implying a market capitalization of SAR 16.706 billion (USD 4.455 ......Read More