At COP28, several breakthrough achievements have been made to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. This includes 130 countries endorsing the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge to triple the installed capacity of renewable energy to at least 11 terawatts (TW) and to double...
The Agricultural Development Fund's (ADF) board of directors, chaired by Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdul Rahman Al-Fadhli, approved a number of development and investment loans during the fourth quarter of 2023, at a value exceeding SAR 735 million, according to a...
The Mediterranean and Gulf Cooperative Insurance and Reinsurance Co. (MEDGULF) was awarded, on Dec. 13, a contract to provide health insurance services for Saudi Electricity Co.’s (SEC) employees and their dependents for one year. The contract is valued at more than 30% of total...
H.E. Ahmed Mahboob Musabih, Director General of Dubai Customs, CEO of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, paid a visit to the Hatta Customs Center. During the visit, he emphasized the importance of streamlining the movement of goods and travelers through the border crossing, highlighting its...
The International Energy Agency (IEA) said global oil demand growth is anticipated to weaken next year, reflecting the slowdown in major world economies in the wake of soaring interest rates. In its monthly report issued today, Dec. 14, the agency noted that global oil demand growth is likely...
Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, concluded several bilateral meetings with executives of Korean companies operating in the industrial sector, and visited a number of factories in the cities of Ulsan and Changwon. As reported by the Saudi News Agency,...
Salik Company P.J.S.C., the exclusive toll gate operator in the Emirate of Dubai, is expanding its partnership with Careem, the region’s leading Everything App, to enable the delivery of Salik tags directly to customers via the latter's ultra-fast grocery service, Careem Quik. Careem Pay already...
the “Thailand Mega Fair 2023” commenced with a grand opening ceremony at The Arena Riyadh, marking a notable milestone in strengthening the cultural and economic ties between Thailand and Saudi Arabia. This inaugural event showcased Thailand’s rich culture and its potential for economic...
The Family Business Council-Gulf (FBCG), a preeminent organization dedicated to supporting GCC family businesses, commemorated its 10th anniversary by hosting the landmark 10th edition of its Annual Summit. Themed 'A Brave New World', the Summit in Riyadh was a convergence of leading family...