Government | Friday 19 April, 2024 10:51 am

Alstom seals deal to upgrade automated people mover system at Jeddah's KAIA

France-based global rail transport company Alstom signed a contract to upgrade the Innovia automated people mover (APM) system at the King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Jeddah, according to a company statement. Under the contract, Alstom will provide design, engineering,...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 19 April, 2024 9:55 am

SABIC, BASF, Linde launch demo plant for world's 1st electric steam cracker furnace

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...

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Business & Money | Friday 19 April, 2024 9:17 am

Alkhorayef Water awarded SAR 1.72B contract by NWC

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...

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Technology & IT | Friday 19 April, 2024 8:27 am

Kaspersky warns of data stealers hunting for user credentials

As the malware development market continues to flourish with new stealers such as Lumma, for the last three years Redline still remains the dominant data-stealing malware used by cybercriminals. More than half of every device (55%) targeted by password-stealer attacks in 2023 has been infected with ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 April, 2024 10:49 am

Emirates Islamic concludes debut USD 500 million financing facility

Emirates Islamic, one of the leading Islamic financial institutions in the UAE, has announced the successful conclusion of its debut USD 500 million syndicated Financing Facility. The landmark three-year term financing facility is the first of its kind raised by a Shariah-compliant financial...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 April, 2024 10:38 am

Saudi Arabia Highlights Investment Initiatives in Tourism at International Hospitality Investment Forum

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...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 April, 2024 10:35 am

DIRIYAH COMPANY GROUP CEO JERRY INZERILLO APPOINTED UNITED NATIONS TOURISM AMBASSADOR

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 ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 April, 2024 10:17 am

Allianz SF says Allianz SE sold entire stake to ADNIC

Allianz Saudi Fransi Cooperative Insurance Co. (Allianz SF) received a notice from Allianz SE on selling its entire shares in the Saudi-listed insurer to Abu Dhabi National Insurance Co. (ADNIC), according to a statement to Tadawul. Allianz SE offloaded 30.6 million shares at a weighted price...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 April, 2024 10:13 am

Jebel Ali Port operations continue normally: DP World

DP World affirmed that port operations are continuing normally at Jebel Ali despite the recent adverse weather conditions, and all terminals and gates remain open. In a statement today, DP World said that while some minor delays are possible due to road congestion, work is underway to minimise ...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 18 April, 2024 10:11 am

Masdar to invest heavily in green hydrogen projects: Chief Green Hydrogen Officer

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, is ramping up its investments in green hydrogen by establishing a dedicated unit to develop specialised projects in this sector locally, regionally, and globally. This move will reinforce Masdar's leading position in developing renewable and clean...

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