Business & Money | Wednesday 10 January, 2024 10:55 am

Dubai Customs Secures TÜV Renewal of ISO 26000 Certification

Affirming Dubai Customs' prominent position both locally and globally in corporate social responsibility, and its commitment to excellence in implementing diverse methodologies for sustainable development, the German registration body "TÜV" has reissued the ISO 26000 certification to Dubai...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 January, 2024 10:40 am

Investments in mining sector created economic, social impact: Alkhorayef

Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, stated that Saudi Arabia, thanks to its investments, managed to achieve an economic and social impact via the mining sector.   Addressing the third Ministerial Roundtable at the Future Minerals Forum today, Jan. 9, he...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 January, 2024 10:39 am

World Bank raises Saudi economic growth forecasts to 4.1% in 2024

The World Bank upgraded its expectations for Saudi Arabia’s economic growth to 4.1% this year, from previous forecasts of 2.3% in June 2023.The Kingdom's economy is set to expand, despite extending the voluntary cuts in crude output earlier in 2023, said the World Bank. It added that investment...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 January, 2024 10:33 am

Saudi Arabia raises mineral wealth estimates to SAR 9.4T: Alkhorayef

Saudi Arabia revised upward estimates for its mineral resources from $1.3 trillion (SAR 4.9 trillion) in 2016 to $2.5 trillion (SAR 9.4 trillion), Reuters reported, citing Bandar Alkhorayef Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources.   The estimates were revised for phosphate, gold...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 10 January, 2024 10:25 am

Mining sector faces unprecedented challenges, focus to be on boosting investments: Official

Khalid Almudaifer, Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, said the mining sector is currently facing unprecedented challenges, despite the increase in demand for minerals, stressing that several opportunities could be available amid these hurdles. Addressing the third Ministerial...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 January, 2024 10:15 am

Saudi is leveraging cutting-edge technologies to revolutionize healthcare: Philips Future Health Index 2023 Saudi Arabia report

As part of Vision 2030, Saudi launched the Health Sector Transformation Program in 2021, focusing on improving access to affordable healthcare, modernizing facilities, and increasing private-sector investment. Fast forward to today, and the initiative has borne fruit, as evidenced by the takeaways...

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Technology & IT | Tuesday 9 January, 2024 4:16 pm

HONOR Takes Center Stage at 1 Billion Followers Summit

The global technology brand HONOR announces its participation in the prestigious 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world's premier gathering for content creators. Set against the backdrop of the captivating theme "Get Connected," the summit serves as a dynamic platform for global influencers,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 January, 2024 1:58 pm

The Rise of Saudi Arabia as an Investment Destination

Saudi Arabia is now a promising destination for global investment due to its transformation under Vision 2030.  The ambitious plan seeks to reduce the country's dependence on oil, promote socio-economic development, and diversify the economy. There are numerous untapped opportunities for...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 January, 2024 1:38 pm

Construction Giant ALEC Achieves 150% YoY Saudi Growth; Plans Further Investment and Expansion in 2024

Following the establishment of its Saudi headquarters in Riyadh last year, ALEC Engineering and Contracting LLC (ALEC) today announced it has achieved 150% year-on-year growth in the Kingdom through 2023, highlighted by its successes in winning bids for four projects, and investing to significantly ...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 9 January, 2024 12:10 pm

Unlock your creativity at Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children this January

Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) presents an innovative series of cultural experiences for visitors to Al Jalila Cultural Centre for Children throughout January 2024. This initiative is aimed at children and adults and features painting, Arabic calligraphy, and pottery. It also...

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