Business & Money | Thursday 17 February, 2022 10:25 pm

Job ad for 30 women train drivers in Saudi Arabia gets 28,000 applicants

A job advert to recruit 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia has attracted 28,000 applicants, highlighting the scale demand as the kingdom opens up more opportunities to women.Spanish railway operator Renfe said on Wednesday an online assessment of academic background and English language skills ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 February, 2022 6:33 pm

Saudi Expo 2020 pavilion marks 3 million visits

Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, one of the six-month event’s biggest hit experiences, has welcomed 3 million visitors since opening, a testament to growing interest in the Kingdom. Pavilion staff and volunteers marked the occasion with a special ceremony in the Open Square and...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 February, 2022 12:50 pm

AlUla Arts Festival: Saudi Arabia’s cultural oasis hosts a packed season of international exhibitions

On a sandy street framed by the region’s distinctive ancient rock formations, foreign visitors peruse a row of artisan craft shops selling fragrant oils, patterned abayas, delicate jewelry and embroidered bags, many of them handmade by the people of AlUla. This is the scene today in the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 15 February, 2022 12:46 pm

Riyadh Seasons entertainment program achieves Four Guinness World Records

The Riyadh Season entertainment program has achieved 4 unprecedented records in the Guinness World Records. The program kicked off four months ago, through a variety of entertainment activities such as games, exhibitions, and concerts.The records included 100 songs recorded using hologram...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 February, 2022 5:59 pm

Huawei and SAUDIA Airlines sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to host SAUDIA’s app on AppGallery

Huawei Tech Investment Saudi Arabia announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SAUDIA Airlines for an extensive partnership that includes adding the SAUDIA app to AppGallery; Huawei’s official distribution platform and one of the top three app marketplaces...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 February, 2022 12:41 pm

Ahmed bin Saeed opens Gulfood 2022

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA), today opened the 27th edition of Gulfood, the world's largest food and beverage sourcing event, at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC).H.H. Sheikh Ahmed toured the show accompanied by Mariam Al...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 February, 2022 12:32 pm

Enterprising students take part in Saudi ideation challenge

More than 90 students recently took part in an ideation challenge hosted by a leading Saudi research institution. The three-day event at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology was held in partnership with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the Saline Water Conversion Corp., and Saudia ...

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Business & Money | Monday 14 February, 2022 12:27 pm

Saudi charity platform head dismissed for transgressing regulations

Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence (SDAIA) has announced the dismissal of Abdul Aziz bin Ahmed Al-Hammadi from his position as CEO of the Ehsan platform for charitable work. The decision came after he addressed some parties implying indirectly and unacceptably that contributions...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 February, 2022 4:30 pm

Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia Issues 30 Licenses for International Startups Participating in the Startup Investment Forum 2022

As more than 60 international startup organisations from around the world prepare to arrive in Saudi Arabia for the Startup Investment Forum (SIF), held 21-23 February at the King Salman International Convention Center – Al Madinah, Community Jameel Saudi confirms 30 licenses for international...

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Business & Money | Saturday 12 February, 2022 4:20 pm

Saudi pavilion at Dubai expo shares history of Ardah dance

Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai continues to enthrall visitors with its diverse set of activities, most recently the “16 Windows” cultural program that sheds light on the cultural renaissance in the Kingdom in various sectors. The Kingdom’s pavilion presented a historical...

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