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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Business & Money | Friday 11 February, 2022 11:29 pm

Saudi Arabia launches new e-passport

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz Bin Saud Bin Naif has launched on Thursday a new electronic passport for Saudi citizens.Maj. Gen.Khaled Al-Sikhan, assistant director-general of the General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) for technical affairs, said that the new electronic passport is a...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 February, 2022 11:18 am

Bahri Board of Directors expands company capital and distributes profits for 2021

Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, has announced that its Board of Directors is planning to issue free shares, expanding its capital to a total of SAR 4,921,875,000 equating to a 25% total increase. This move aims to expand Bahri’s capital base to match its assets and...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 February, 2022 10:44 am

Official: No intention to merge Absher, Tawakkalna applications

A senior Saudi official has dismissed reports that the government is planning to integrate its Absher and Tawakkalna apps. Speaking at the Innovation and Future of Government Work Conference, Prince Bandar bin Abdullah Al-Mishari, assistant minister of interior for technology affairs, said...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 February, 2022 10:16 am

Al Madina Real Estate Market Attracts a 20% share of demand in Saudi Arabia

Real estate investors are eagerly waiting to grab the five real estate opportunities up for sale in Al Madina and Yanbu, at the Jewels of Al Madina public auction, scheduled to open at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday in Taiba Hall at Hotel Le Meridien Madina. Hosted by Etqaan Real Estate, the auction...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 February, 2022 10:32 am

Saudi Arabia witnesses 400% jump in issuance of investment licenses during 2021 Q4

Saudi Arabia, in the fourth quarter of 2021, witnessed a 400% jump in issuance of investment licenses compared to the same quarter of the previous year, deputy minister for economic affairs and investment studies at the Ministry of Investment Dr. Saad Al-Shahrani said.According to Al-Arabiya, Dr....

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 February, 2022 4:42 pm

Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region 7-8-9 March 2022.

Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region, brings together the paper industry professionals on 7-8-9 March 2022. Paper One Show, the premier international paper exhibition in the MENA region, brings together the paper industry professionals on 7-8-9 March...

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