Environment & Energy | Monday 9 October, 2023 11:08 am

Decarbonising Downstream up for discussion in Riyadh

In just one week’s time, leaders from the oil and gas downstream industry will gather in Riyadh, for the region’s only event dedicated to decarbonisation and sustainability from 16-18 October 2023. With the support of the Host Sponsor SABIC, ESF MENA – Middle East Energy &...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 9 October, 2023 10:33 am

Il Baretto Riyadh honours Breast Cancer Awareness Month with special dessert in support of the Zahra Breast Cancer Association

The beloved Italian restaurant raises awareness year-round with its ‘Zahra’ dessert, with funds raised going towards the local Riyadh charity In honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and raising vital funds for a key local Saudi charity, Il Baretto Riyadh is highlighting its special...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 October, 2023 10:30 am

Big 5 Global returns for its 44th edition in Dubai bringing together 2,200+ exhibitors and 68,000+ attendees

Big 5 Global, the largest and most influential construction industry event in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) is set to take place at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4 – 7 December 2023. With registrations open for participants who wish to attend the annual gathering of the global...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 October, 2023 10:28 am

SHUAA Capital receives Board approval on Rights Issue to reposition itself for growth

SHUAA Capital psc (DFM: SHUAA), the leading asset management and investment banking platform in the region, announced today its intention to increase its issued share capital through a Rights Issue following initial approval from the Board. The Rights Issue will be immediately preceded by ...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 October, 2023 9:27 am

Epson to launch new scanning innovations, and highlight sustainable technology solutions for the MEA region’s key industries at GITEX 2023

Epson, a global technology leader, announces its return to GITEX Global, the largest technology exhibition in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, for the 23rd edition from 16-20 October, 2023. Epson will showcase its sustainable solutions supporting the region’s key industries and will ...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 9 October, 2023 9:22 am

Adaptation front and center of Climate agenda, says COP28 President at MENA Climate Week

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 President-Designate, delivered a formal address at the opening ceremony for MENA Climate Week today, where he called on nations in the region to expand on their legacy of climate leadership to drive inclusive...

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Government | Monday 9 October, 2023 9:19 am

Expo Centre Sharjah & Algerian SAFEX explore avenues of bolstering cooperation

Expo Centre Sharjah has discussed with Algerian Company of Fairs and Exhibitions (SAFEX) ways to strengthen collaboration in joint exhibitions and bolster the presence of Algerian businesses in various events and exhibitions hosted by the centre throughout the year.The discussions were held during...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 October, 2023 9:17 am

Dubai maintains top global ranking for attracting Greenfield FDI projects in H1 2023

Dubai remains the top global destination for attracting Greenfield Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects, with the emirate attracting 511 Greenfield projects in H1 2023, as per Financial Times ‘fDi Markets’ data - the comprehensive online database on cross-border greenfield investments.Dubai ...

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Government | Monday 9 October, 2023 8:56 am

King Salman raises basic minimum pension for social security beneficiaries

The Saudi King issued directives today, Oct. 8, on raising the basic minimum pension for social security beneficiaries by 20%. Meanwhile, the Citizen Account Program will remain in effect while adding certain factors to enhance support efficiency and ensure that benefits are received by the...

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Government | Monday 9 October, 2023 8:54 am

Ministry of Commerce issues 83,500 commercial registers in Q3 2023

The Ministry of Commerce issued its Q3 2023 bulletin on the performance of the Saudi business sector.A total of 83,450 commercial registers were issued in the third quarter, an increase of nearly 17% year-on-year (YoY) from 71,600 commercial registers in Q3 2022.Riyadh Province accounted for the...

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