As part of its work to promote architectural excellence and grow its global membership, the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has been taking steps to strengthen its presence and strategic partnerships in the Gulf. This work coincides with the 15th anniversary of the RIBA Gulf...
Al Yamamah Steel Industries Co.’s CEO Sahel Al Thobiti stated that the company controls over 60% of renewable energy projects in Saudi Arabia and exports to select international markets. In an interview with CNBC Arabia, he said the company reported a 340% year-over-year (YoY)...
The Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) discussed the December economic report, presented by the Ministry of Economy and Planning, during a virtual meeting. The report included an analysis of the latest global economic developments, challenges ...
Azizi Developments, a leading private real estate developer in the UAE, has announced the noteworthy progress of Azizi Azure, part of the fourth phase of Riviera, its French Mediterranean-inspired waterfront community located in the highly sought-after Mohammed Bin Rashid City, amid Dubai’s most...
Saudi Networkers Services Co. signed, on Dec. 24, a Shariah-compliant credit facilities agreement worth SAR 50 million with Al Rajhi Bank. In a statement to Tadawul, the company said the funding period lasts until Oct. 31, 2025, and the credit will be used to finance working capital. The...
A new hub dedicated to empowering young Emirati entrepreneurs has opened its doors at Dubai International (DXB). The 'Emirati District', an initiative led by the Federal Youth Authority in partnership with the Fatima bint Mohamed bin Zayed Initiative, represents a key project within the first...
Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza) has cut its landfill waste by 37% in just nine months this year through a new partnership with Imdaad, a Dubai-based company specialising in sustainable facilities management, marking a major step in the UAE's journey towards a circular economy. The significant...
The United Arab Emirates, represented by the UAE Cybersecurity Council, participated in the first meeting of the Arab Cybersecurity Ministers Council, which was hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on December 22-23, 2024, under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the Arab League. The...
Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, met Ante Šušnjar, Croatia’s Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, during an official visit to Zagreb. Discussions between the two ministers, who were joined by Ahmed Alattar, non-Resident Ambassador of the...
The 21st edition of IPS Congress, set to be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from 14th to 16th April 2025, will provide a leading global real estate platform to showcase the latest real estate projects and future trends in this vital sector. The exhibition marks a pivotal turning...
Al Moammar Information Systems Co. (MIS) announced that it was awarded two projects with the Ministry of Health (General Bureau), at a total value of SAR 101.8 million, including value-added tax (VAT). The company said in two separate statements on Tadawul that...