Saudi Arabia
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:03:16 GMTPROJECTS: SWPC announces financial close of Jubail-3B Independent Water Project
$693mln project is being developed by a consortium of France's Engie, and local firms Nesma and Ajlan
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:30:02 GMTSaudi Arabia postpones return of elementary students to classrooms
Pupils under the age of 12 will continue to be taught remotely for safety reasons pending further studies, officials said
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:30:02 GMTSaudi’s Red Sea Film Festival opens in-person accreditation
With more than 100 films from around the world to be showcased, including the best cinematic works from the region, the festival will provide industry professionals with an exclusive opportunity to be part of a unique experience
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:30:02 GMTRap star Pitbull to launch Riyadh Season with sold-out concert
Grand parade and fireworks display in opening ceremony of the Middle East’s largest entertainment festival
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 05:14:21 GMTSaudi border patrols arrest 150 suspected drug smugglers along Yemen border
A Saudi citizen, and a resident of Syria were arrested in Riyadh
Wed, 20 Oct 2021 02:53:45 GMTUK foreign secretary visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar to boost economic and security ties
Liz Truss says she wants closer trading and investment relationship with the Gulf
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 14:00:02 GMTDell launches Apex Flex on Demand in UAE, Saudi Arabia
Offering flexible payment options
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:42:54 GMT‘Saudization’ plan rolled out in key areas in Al-Baha
The move will come into action on January 14 2022
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 13:41:04 GMTOver 500 Indian companies invest $1.5bln in Saudi Arabia: Indian ambassador
Saudi investments in India exceeded $3.3bln
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:54:15 GMTAmiantit’s CEO submits resignation
Amiantit announced that Osama Jasim Al Onaize will assume the CEO position
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:53:13 GMTYamama Cement’s profits shrink 58% in Q3
Revenues also decreased by 31.6%
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:02 GMTHow the Saudi Green Initiative Forum could change the world
The event will help to define a road map that seeks to rally the Gulf region and contribute to agreed global targets
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:02 GMTSWPC seeks bids for Jubail- Buraidah water pipeline project
According to SWPC, the duration of the water transfer agreement is expected to be 35 year
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:38:44 GMTSaudi Arabia improves its Unctad Liner Shipping Connectivity Index rating
Kingdom’s rating increased to 70.68 from 70.13 in the corresponding quarter last year
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:30:02 GMTThimar announces resignation of CEO
Thimar said its CEO resigned for personal reasons
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:03:50 GMTWorld's largest: Huawei wins Red Sea energy storage project
Huawei Digital Power has signed a key contract with SEPCOIII for the Red Sea Project with 400MW PV plus 1300 MWh battery energy storage solution
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:00:02 GMTSaudi holdings of US treasury bills fell to lowest in 14 months
The Saudi holdings in August were down by 3.1% or $4bln compared to the previous month
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:47:47 GMTSaudi tourism body opens Japan bureau alongside the Discover the World project
Saudi Arabian Government Tourism Bureau has presence at 11 locations in 21 countries
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:44:47 GMTACWA Power among bidders of 1,200 MW Saudi renewable energy projects
French Total Solar and ACWA Power are both candidates for the Wadi Al-Dawasir project with a capacity of 120 MW
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:51:57 GMTSaudi shortlists bidders for 4 solar power projects
They will produce 1,200 MW
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:34:15 GMTSaudi telco Mobily posts 26% rise in net profit
Company attributes higher earnings to subscriber growth
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:30:02 GMTKing Salman Center for Disability Research, Boeing to launch disability awareness program
Technology, education to inject affected individuals into society
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:00:02 GMTJeddah Old Town holds Red Sea Film Festival
The festival aims to support and encourage the growth of the local film community
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 05:40:58 GMTAligning Saudi education with modern needs
The strategy, if properly executed, will lead to the emergence of a generation that embodies certain characteristics where education plays a central role that leads to a virtuous cycle of continuous lifelong learning
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 04:31:10 GMTVirgin Megastore Saudi to accelerate digital transformation with IBM & SAP
The migration from on-premises to a cloud environment is designed to help the retailer create operational efficiencies and provide a platform for new digital services to its clients
Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:43:17 GMTSavvy Saudi shoppers turn to thrift stores to save money, help environment
In Saudi Arabia, the idea of thrifting has recently been spreading rapidly online among the country’s social media savvy generation
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:00:01 GMTCrown Prince transfers military land ownership in Asir to government
The land extends on an area of 22,580,225 sqm
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:33:15 GMTUBER, Careem have their Saudi tax dues settled, Asharq reports
Dispute over how to calculate the value-added tax (VAT) due over the past few years
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:30:02 GMTSaudi Central Bank launches consultation on insurance fintech rules
The central bank said its framework is designed to “stimulate innovation."
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:02 GMTSnap launches hub to help amateur, professional creators in MENA
Creator Hub will educate new, experienced users on getting most out of Snapchat, Spotlight
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:02 GMTTihama appoints Chairman, Vice Chairman
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Azim as the Chairman
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:02 GMTSaudi military authority GAMI showcases defense opportunities to Korean investors
On the sidelines of the 2021 Seoul International Aerospace Defense Exhibition (Seoul ADEX) in Seoul, South Korea
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:02 GMTWatani Iron Steel secures loan from Alinma Bank
The company has secured the Sharia-compliant loan
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:02 GMTWa’ed roadshow continues with $1.8mln grant to Riyadh startups
Grants to three Saudi startups
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:02 GMTSaudi outdoor advertising market will be worth $360mln by 2025: Arabian Contracting Services
The company attributed this growth to growing revenues from digital transformation
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:37:03 GMTECZA, SIDF, Emaar EC signs deal to develop KAEC’s ‘Land and Loan’ program
To attract valuable investments to KAEC’s logistics sector
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:30:57 GMTSaudi Ceramic logs 275.9% rise in net profits in nine months
Revenues went up 0.7%
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:46:25 GMTSaudi Investment Recycling Company pioneering the ‘Circular Economy’
SIRC is to reduce waste landfill from 100% today to effectively zero percent by 2035
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:46:40 GMTSaudi Arabia to expand passengers capacity at airports to 330mln
The minister also said that they are increasing air cargo capacity to 4.5mln tons by 2030
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 08:30:02 GMTSaudi Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai welcomes 23,000 visitors in one day
Dr. Khaled bin Hussein Al-Biyari, assistant minister of defense for executive affairs, visited the Saudi and UAE pavilions
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 07:41:44 GMTSaudi Yansab's Q3 net profit dips to $48mln
Shutdown of plants and higher feedstock prices weighed
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:28:12 GMTSaudi to issue tenders for Eastern transport project
It covers 455km and 85 buses
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:30:02 GMTVIDEO: Saudi Arabia is building a tourist resort on a huge oil rig
The kingdom's sovereign fund is building a huge resort called, THE RIG
Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:30:02 GMTSaudi Arabia’s MiSK launches youth leadership program
160 students will participate in the first edition of the program, hosted by the Royal Commission in Yanbu
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 14:00:02 GMTSABIC stock hits 7-year high
The stock is currently trading up just under 1%
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:53:03 GMTTunisia in talks with Saudi Arabia, UAE for financial support
Central bank official Abdelkarim Lassoued said an agreement with the two gulf states could be reached soon
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:30:02 GMTUnited Cooperative’s board proposes capital hike through rights issue
The proposed capital hike is expected to endorse the company’s business growth plan
Sun, 17 Oct 2021 12:43:53 GMTSaudi-based telehealth start-up Cura secures $4mln funding
The telehealth company plans to expand globally soon