Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), BASF and Linde inaugurated today, April 17, the demonstration plant for the world’s first large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces, following three years of development, engineering, and construction works. The regular operation of the...
Middle East regional technology services company, HITEK, part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed a JV partnership with Virgin Mobile Saudi; a Beyond ONE group company, as the preferred technology partner to enable a joint strategic approach to developing smart cities in Saudi...
Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co. (AWPT) won on April 17 a long-term operation and maintenance contract from National Water Co. (NWC) for sewage treatment plants (Package 7) in Al-Ahsa city. The contract is valued at SAR 1.72 billion, exclusive of VAT, according to a filing to...
The General Department of Traffic (GDT) started April 18, reducing the payment of accumulated traffic fines by 50%. The decision applies traffic violations committed by Saudi nationals, residents, visitors, and GCC nationals before today, GDT said in a statement. To...
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism is currently taking a prominent stage at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), presenting a unique opportunity for global investors to dive into the thriving tourism landscape of the Kingdom. With the spotlight on the Tourism Investment Enablers...
Diriyah Company Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo has been appointed a United Nations Tourism Ambassador during the first ever UN Sustainability week in New York. The accolade recognizes his achievements as a global visionary in the hospitality industry and internationally acknowledged visionary in tourism ...
United International Transportation Co.’s (Budget Saudi) acquisition of Al-Jazira Equipment Co. Ltd (AutoWorld) paves the way for a new era of growth opportunities, driven by a robust and strong Saudi economy, President & Group CEO Fawaz Danish told Argaam in an...
The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) is set to hold its 2024 Annual Meetings and IsDB Golden Jubilee in Riyadh from April 27-30, under the Royal Patronage of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. The 2024 Annual Meetings will be held under the theme of...
A new Saudi airline will soon be launched in Riyadh by an investor to link Saudi Arabia and the African continent, with the aim of supporting tourism and investment, Al Eqtisadiah News Paper reported, citing informed sources. Regulatory approvals have been obtained from both the local sides...
The air traffic in the Kingdom in 2023 reached an unprecedented record number in terms of passengers, whose number reached about 112 million passengers through various airports in the Kingdom, with a growth rate of 26% year-on-year, and more than 8% compared to 2019, which confirms the recovery of...
