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“Saudis love racing – and the world respects that”: As the engines start to roar ahead of Formula E’s return to Riyadh this weekend, Saudi Arabia looks ahead to a long future at the top-table of global motorsports
Sports | Wednesday 24 February, 2021 10:01 am
“This is the best place I’ve ever seen since the first Dakar. All these mixed, different places – incredible. Tomorrow, I think could be even more beautiful, but maybe that’s impossible.” That was the take of French photographer Éric Vargiolu as he breathed in the vast expanse of...
Acoustic Delight is now a Mix of Solid Audio Devices and High Quality Streaming Services
Technology & IT | Wednesday 24 February, 2021 9:03 am
Gone are the days where we would walk into an audio store to pick up records, tapes or even buy CDs. Having the entertainment center at home, or an mp3 player for listening on the go, even download all your favorite tunes into your smartphone - things of the past. With the advent of internet, users ...
Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa: “IDEX” promotes the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s position on the global defense industries map
Business & Money | Wednesday 24 February, 2021 8:55 am
H.E. Mohamed Ali Al Shorafa, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, stressed that International Defence Conference (IDEX) reflects the wise leadership’s vision towards promoting the position of Abu Dhabi on the global defense industries map. As well as creating more economic...
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session
Government | Wednesday 24 February, 2021 8:45 am
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister, chaired today the Cabinet's virtual session. At the outset of the session, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the contents of the written message that he received from Sheikh...
Finastra Universe 2021 to explore digital transformation in the financial sector
Business & Money | Tuesday 23 February, 2021 1:55 pm
 Finastra Universe 2021 is a unique virtual event that brings together banks, fintechs and developers to explore the impact of technology on financial services. It will open on March 2, with hundreds of sessions available on demand via the Finastra Universe platform throughout the rest of the...
Saudi Arabia Host Formula E
Sports | Tuesday 23 February, 2021 10:44 am
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the Formula E World Championship, for the third year in a row, on February 26 and 27 in Diriyah E-Prix Circuit. The race will be held in the evening by lighting the track with LED lights for the first time in Formula E history. The race will be organized by the ...
500 Startups Announces Partnership with Sanabil Investments
Business & Money | Tuesday 23 February, 2021 10:15 am
 500 Startups (500), one of the most active global early stage venture capital firms, has partnered with Sanabil Investments, a financial investment company focused on global private investments in venture capital, growth and small buyout, to launch the Sanabil 500 MENA Seed Accelerator...
Bahri Showcases Maritime Capabilities and Innovative Solutions at NAVDEX 2021
Business & Money | Tuesday 23 February, 2021 10:02 am
In line with its commitment to transforming and empowering the maritime logistics sector in the region, Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, is participating in the fourth edition of the Naval Defense and Maritime Security Exhibition (NAVDEX 2021), which is being held in Abu...
UAE’s Ministers of Interior and Foreign Affairs visit SAMI’s stand at IDEX 2021
Business & Money | Tuesday 23 February, 2021 9:48 am
The UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, H.H. Lt.-Gen. Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today visited the stand of Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public...
NABIL KHOJAH APPOINTED AS NEW SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE ECONOMIC CITIES AND SPECIAL ZONES AUTHORITY
Business & Money | Tuesday 23 February, 2021 2:56 am
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has approved the appointment of Mr. Nabil M. Khojah as Secretary General of the Economic Cities and Special Zones Authority (ECZA). Mr. Khojah succeeds Mr. Mohanud A. Helal, in line with royal decree No. 35791 dated 11 February ...
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