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Wed, 20 Oct 2021 06:03:16 GMT
PROJECTS: 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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
Saudi’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 GMT
Rap 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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
UK 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 GMT
Dell 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 GMT
Over 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 GMT
Amiantit’s CEO submits resignation
Amiantit announced that Osama Jasim Al Onaize will assume the CEO position

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:53:13 GMT
Yamama Cement’s profits shrink 58% in Q3
Revenues also decreased by 31.6%

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:02 GMT
How 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 GMT
SWPC 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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
Thimar announces resignation of CEO
Thimar said its CEO resigned for personal reasons

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 10:03:50 GMT
World'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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
ACWA 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 GMT
Saudi shortlists bidders for 4 solar power projects
They will produce 1,200 MW

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:34:15 GMT
Saudi telco Mobily posts 26% rise in net profit
Company attributes higher earnings to subscriber growth

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 06:30:02 GMT
King 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 GMT
Jeddah 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 GMT
Aligning 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 GMT
Virgin 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 GMT
Savvy 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 GMT
Crown 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 GMT
UBER, 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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
Snap 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 GMT
Tihama appoints Chairman, Vice Chairman
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Azim as the Chairman

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 14:00:02 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
Watani Iron Steel secures loan from Alinma Bank
The company has secured the Sharia-compliant loan

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:02 GMT
Wa’ed roadshow continues with $1.8mln grant to Riyadh startups
Grants to three Saudi startups

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:00:02 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
ECZA, 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 GMT
Saudi Ceramic logs 275.9% rise in net profits in nine months
Revenues went up 0.7%

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:46:25 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
Saudi Yansab's Q3 net profit dips to $48mln
Shutdown of plants and higher feedstock prices weighed

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 06:28:12 GMT
Saudi to issue tenders for Eastern transport project
It covers 455km and 85 buses

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 05:30:02 GMT
VIDEO: 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 GMT
Saudi 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 GMT
SABIC stock hits 7-year high
The stock is currently trading up just under 1%

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 13:53:03 GMT
Tunisia 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 GMT
United 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 GMT
Saudi-based telehealth start-up Cura secures $4mln funding
The telehealth company plans to expand globally soon



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