Technology & IT | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:20 am

Google releases the top trending searches of the year in MENA

Google released today the top trending searches of 2023 for the Middle East and North Africa. The annual lists reveal the most trending search queries which experienced a higher volume of search over a sustained period in 2023 compared to 2022. The lists included the top searched news, platforms,...

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Sports | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:17 am

Riyadh 2023 Global Esports Games: 56 countries and 236 players assembled for ‘pinnacle professional esports event’ in Saudi capital

he #worldconnected gaming community is assembled in Saudi Arabia’s capital city ahead of the Riyadh 2023 Global Esports Games (#GEG23), the flagship multi-title competition that gets underway tomorrow. Hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF) and presented by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:14 am

ROYAL COMMISSION FOR ALULA AND ITALIAN MUNICIPALITY OF MATERA SIGN TWINNING AGREEMENT TO SAFEGUARD CULTURAL HERITAGE

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Italian city of Matera have signed a partnership agreement that activates a twinning programme with the objective of safeguarding and promoting cultural heritage. AlUla and Matera will work together to promote common prosperity and sustainability,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:10 am

Samana Developers Delivers Dh100 Million Samana Golf Avenue Project in Dubai Studio City

Samana Developers, the fastest-growing real estate developer in Dubai, celebrated a momentous occasion on December 7, 2023, with the official handover ceremony of the Dh100 million Samana Golf Avenue project in Dubai Studio City.The event, graced by the presence of Mr Marwan Bin Ghalita, CEO of the ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:05 am

PIF sets up Dan Company to specialize in agri, ecotourism

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced today, Dec. 11 the establishment of Dan Company, specializing in agritourism and ecotourism. The company plans to develop unique tourism projects around cities across Saudi Arabia with attractive natural and farmed landscapes.   Dan aims to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:03 am

First Mills pays SAR 6.3M fine for GFSA

First Milling Co. (First Mills) said it paid, on Dec. 11, SAR 6.3 million fine to the General Food Security Authority (GFSA) regarding the lawsuit filed by the authority against the company for the violations arising from the implementation of the provisions of the Flour Mills Law. The step...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:01 am

Saudi Arabia tops G20 in growth of foreign tourists in 9M 2023

Saudi Arabia topped the G20 countries in terms of growth in number of international tourists, rising 50% in the first three quarters of 2023 compared to the same period in 2019.   The Kingdom came in second place globally in terms of the growth rate of international tourists...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 12 December, 2023 9:00 am

SABIC CEO: Chemical industry recovery in 2024 remains unclear amid weak outlook

Saudi Basic Industries Corp.’s (SABIC) CEO Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh said this year was a misfortune for the chemical industry, noting that it is unclear whether the industry will recover next year or not as the prospects for the global economy continue to weaken, according to Bloomberg. SABIC's ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 11 December, 2023 3:59 pm

Acclaimed Anatolian restaurant Rüya Riyadh launches authentic Turkish brunch

Taking Turkish cuisine in Saudi Arabia to exciting new heights, Rüya Riyadh has launched its first Turkish brunch, inviting guests into a world of authentic and indulgent cuisine, Turkish hospitality and rich culinary traditions and heritage. Translating to Dream in Turkish, Rüya aims to...

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Business & Money | Monday 11 December, 2023 10:11 am

Rents to be accepted only via Ejar from Januray: REGA spokesman

The spokesman for the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), Tayseer Al-Mufarrej, revealed that as of January, rents will only be accepted via Ejar platform. In an interview with Al-Arabiya TV channel, Al-Mufarrej pointed out the step aims...

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