The Transport General Authority (TGA) announced the launch of SAT services through a consortium between the Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO) and the Spanish company ALSA, which won the concession for intercity bus transport in the southern region. This came within the framework of opening...
The Public Investment Fund (PIF) successfully priced today, Oct. 19, its first dollar-denominated Shariah-compliant trust certificates (sukuk). The total amount of the issuance is $3.5 billion, consisting of two tranches: - $2.25 billion, five-year sukuk maturing in 2028. - $1.25 billion, ...
As part of its engagement at GITEX Global 2023, the Ajman Department of Finance introduced the second phase of the ‘Tawreed’ platform, a consolidated digital portal for government procurement in the emirate. This platform allows independent government entities in Ajman to post tenders, assess...
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is launching the first annual Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC). GLMC will be held on December 13 – 14, 2023, with the aim of advancing labor market resiliency for all stakeholders. The conference's...
TDRA (Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority) and du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today announced a partnership at GITEX Global 2023 to expand the FEDNET Cloud Command Center (CCC) as part of a strategic initiative to promote Emiratization....
“Jazeera Paints”, the leading company in the industry of paints, colors and construction solutions in KSA and MENA, shares an elite group of promising technical expertise in the digital transformation field in GITEX Global Exhibition, which is currently running for five days at Dubai Global...
Amazon Saudi Arabia today launched a 'Saudi Made' storefront on Amazon.sa, featuring thousands of local products certified by the ‘Made in Saudi’ (MIS) program. Aligning with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, the dedicated storefront promotes locally manufactured products to millions of Amazon...
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) organised a workshop in collaboration with its strategic government partners, including the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Executive Office for Control & Non-Proliferation, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation. The workshop was...
Azizi Developments, a leading private developer in the UAE, has announced that it has sold 100% of its studios and one-bedroom units at Amber in Al Furjan. The project, which was launched just months ago, comprises a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom residences and is equipped with...
Kem, Kuwait’s first P2P payment app, has appointed Tamara Bahrain CEO Faris Al-Obaid to its board of directors. Mr. Al-Obaid, Kuwait Vision 2035 Conference Founder and Chairman, is working to accelerate Kem’s growth in the Gulf region following the recent closure of a $1m funding...