Environment & Energy | Thursday 10 September, 2020 1:53 pm

Energy Tech Venture Launches in the Middle East to Create a Regional Paradigm Shift

AFKAR Ventures, a MENA-based first mover in energy tech, brings together a team of the region’s leaders in energy, engineering, fintech, and management. The founding team consists of six globally experienced members looking to seed startups as well as invest in established companies in energy and ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 September, 2020 11:43 am

ADDED’s latest virtual workshop focuses on growing cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Japan in healthcare field

The Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) recently organized a workshop focusing on the growing cooperation between Abu Dhabi and Japan in the medical field and their rising use of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). The workshop was held in partnership with the ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 September, 2020 11:00 am

SAGO Issues Tender to Import 715,000 Tons of Wheat

Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) announced today that it has issued the fourth tender for the year of 2020 to import 715,000 tons of wheat to be supplied during the period of November 2020 -January 2021.Governor of SAGO Eng. Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Fares stated that the amount specified in the tender is ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 September, 2020 8:37 am

Minister of Finance Participates in the World Economic Forum (WEF)

His Excellency the Minister of Finance, Acting Minister of Economy and Planning, Mr. Mohammed Al-Jadaan, participated Wednesday, in a virtual dialogue session under the theme of “Economic Recovery and New Trajectories for Growth,” as part of the “Great Reset” WEF events.The dialogue session ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 10 September, 2020 7:30 am

Visa partners with legend Didier Drogba to champion small businesses and show ‘Where You Shop Matters’

Visa Inc. (NYSE:V) today unveiled a partnership with iconic former footballer Didier Drogba for its ‘Where You Shop Matters’initiative, that is championing and supporting small businesses (SMBs) around the world while encouraging people to shop local. As the Official Payment Services...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 10 September, 2020 6:39 am

Ministry of Media Launches 2nd Media Excellence Award on 90th National Day

The Ministry of Media has launched the second edition of the Media Excellence Award for the National Day 2020 on the occasion of celebrating the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's 90th National Day.The Ministry invited all government and private sectors as well as the community's members to share and...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 10 September, 2020 2:17 am

This Time It’s Personal: Now Your Car Learns What You Like – Tech Suggests When to Call Your Mum or Hit the Gym

Many drivers get to know their cars like close companions over time, but how well do our cars know us? Vehicles soon will prompt their owners to make a regular phone call, work out at a favoured time, or stop off at a much-loved coffee shop – if those activities are part of their regular...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 10 September, 2020 1:01 am

Oman Air returns to scheduled service on 1 October

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will return to scheduled service on 1 October with flights to 16 cities in 12 countries. The airline will connect Muscat with London, Istanbul, Frankfurt, Cairo, Mumbai, Delhi, Kochi, Dubai, Doha, Dar Es Salaam, Zanzibar, Kuala Lumpur,...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 9 September, 2020 5:26 pm

Uaq Signs Agreement To Develop District Cooling System For Masar Destination In Makkah

Umm Alqura for Development and Construction Co. (UAQ), the owner and developer of the Masar destination, which is shaping up under the slogan ‘Dedicated to Makkah’ with King Abdulaziz Road as its core component, announced recently the signing of a service agreement with Saudi Tabreed. The...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 9 September, 2020 5:12 pm

Ma’arif for Education and Training sets strong benchmark in successful delivery of e-learning in the Kingdom

Ma’arif for Education and Training (Ma’arif), one of the largest private school owners and operators in Saudi Arabia, has raised the bar on e-learning delivery and set new benchmarks in the Kingdom within the very first week of the new academic year.    Highlighting the...

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