Business & Money | Monday 12 August, 2024 10:37 am

Aramco plans $100M funding for KAUST to support R&D

Saudi Aramco signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to support research to deliver environmental and commercial benefits. The company plans to fund up to $100 million in research and development (R&D) projects with KAUST...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 August, 2024 10:34 am

United Yousef Naghi sells stake in Buruj for SAR 22.5M

Buruj Cooperative Insurance Co. received, on Aug. 11, a letter from the founding shareholder, United Yousef M. Naghi Co. Ltd., notifying of the final agreement to complete a private sale and purchase transaction. In a statement to Tadawul, the insurer said that the agreement involves the sale...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 August, 2024 10:32 am

ADES signs contracts to operate 6 rigs in Kuwait for SAR 2.42B

ADES Holding Co. signed on Aug. 11, contracts to operate six onshore rigs in Kuwait by Kuwait Oil Co. (KOC) at a total value of SAR 2.42 billion, according to a statement to Tadawul. Operations are estimated to start in Q2 and Q3 2025 and will extend for five years, with an option to extend...

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Business & Money | Monday 12 August, 2024 10:21 am

RED SEA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OPENS EARLY ACCREDITATION FOR ITS FOURTH EDITION

The highly anticipated Fourth Edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival, scheduled from December 5 to 14, 2024, has officially opened early bird accreditation which includes access to the Red Sea Souk (7-11 December) — the largest film market in the region. This essential industry event...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 August, 2024 10:57 am

NWC completes drinking water network project in 11 districts of Najran

The National Water Company (NWC), represented by its Southern Cluster, announced the completion of the second phase of the drinking water network project in the city of Najran and Shroura governorate. The project aims to increase coverage and provide water to more than 106,000 of the company's...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 August, 2024 10:28 am

ACWA Power restructures debt, equity of Turkey’s ACWA GÜÇ

ACWA Power announced the restructuring of debt and equity in Turkey’s ACWA GÜÇ after the company and its related subsidiaries reached an agreement with the principal lenders and minority shareholders of ACWA GÜÇ. In a statement on Tadawul, the company explained that the outstanding loans ...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 11 August, 2024 10:19 am

One key to many doors: How much value is in your Email address?

With the number of global email users projected to grow to 4.73 billion by 2026, email has become one of the most important platforms for communication in the digital age. For many people, an email address is their main digital identity. Kaspersky examines what fraudsters can do with a person’s...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 August, 2024 10:14 am

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC announces record breaking First Half 2024 results

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority PJSC (ISIN: AED001801011) (Symbol: DEWA), the Emirate of Dubai’s exclusive electricity and water services provider, which is listed on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM), today reported its first half 2024 consolidated financial results, recording revenue of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 August, 2024 9:54 am

VIM Solar Robotics to launch its first GCC facility in Ras Al Khaimah

 Australian technology company InSky Robotics is establishing its first GCC facility, VIM Solar Robotics, in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah. This strategic move is designed to cater to the increasing demand for robotic solutions within the solar energy sector across the GCC region. The new...

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Business & Money | Saturday 10 August, 2024 1:55 pm

ICBA Enhances Agricultural Research and Development Collaborations in Uzbekistan

The International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) continues to enhance its agricultural research and development collaborations in Uzbekistan, supporting initiatives aimed at sustainable agricultural development in the country. During a visit to Uzbekistan, ICBA’s delegation led by...

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