Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 17 April, 2019 1:09 am

Saudi tourism body considers funds for 6 tourism projects worth SR71 million

The Saudi Commission of Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has announced plans to fund 33 new tourism projects across the Kingdom, as part of a lending initiative to aid the sector in underdeveloped Saudi regions. Abdul Majid bin Abdul Mohsen Al-Nasser, the SCTH’s director general of...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 4:21 pm

More than 500 brands take aim at Kingdom’s US$8.5 billion security, safety, and fire protection market

The 3rd edition of Intersec Saudi Arabia got underway today (14 April), with 111 exhibitors from 20 countries zooming in on the Middle East’s largest commercial security and fire safety market. Running for three days at the Jeddah Centre for Forum and Events, Saudi’s foremost...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 3:15 pm

HH Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid inaugurates Saudi German Hospital in Ajman

Diversifying healthcare options for the residents of Ajman and other northern emirates, Saudi German Hospital Group has launched their newDhs300 million worth healthcare facility in Ajman, their third in the UAE after Dubai and Sharjah. The hospital, which was inaugurated by HH Sheikh Humaid...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 3:08 pm

PepsiCo encourages inclusiveness by teaching sign language

To encourageEngagement in Saudi Arabia’s society, employees from PepsiCo, the global food and beverage company, taught sign language to the community and provided them with Lay’s, Sunbites, and Aquafina. The initiative intends to raise awareness of the importance of including people...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 1:05 pm

Badir Program, SIDF launch 'Industrial Enterprises Bootcamp' in Riyadh

King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), represented by the Badir Program for Technology Incubators and Accelerators, announced the launch of Industrial Enterprises Bootcamp in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF). The bootcamp strives to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 11:43 am

Majid Al Futtaim Redefines Luxury by Opening VOX Cinemas Most Premium Concept in Kingdom Centre

Majid Al Futtaim Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa and Asia today launched its fourth VOX Cinemas multiplex in Riyadh at theKingdom Centre, which features a new fine-dining...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 5:46 am

Minister of Finance Leads KSA Delegation to World Bank, IMF Meetings

Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan led his country's delegation to the joint spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB), held in Washington from 12 to 14 April 2019, it was reported here today. During his...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 3:44 am

Aramco buys $1.25bn stake in South Korean refiner

Saudi Aramco and Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings on Monday announced that they have reached an agreement for Saudi Aramco’s subsidiary, Aramco Overseas Company B.V (AOC), to purchase a 17% stake in South Korea's Hyundai Oilbank, a subsidiary of Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings. The...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 16 April, 2019 3:17 am

The “Financial Sector Conference” to host sessions attended by 2000 financial and business leaders

The organizers of the 1stFinancial Sector Conference (FSC), the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) and the Capital Market Authority (CMA), have confirmed the completion of all logistical and technical preparations. The conference, which will be held under the...

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Technology & IT | Monday 15 April, 2019 1:45 pm

Huawei to drive discussion on 5G commercialization at SAMENA Leaders’ Summit

Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, will host the ‘5G is ON’forum as part of the SAMENA Leaders’ Summit, scheduled for Thursday 18th April 2019. Huawei will explore the 5G readiness of the ...

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