Business & Money | Thursday 20 January, 2022 10:13 am

MHRSD: 5,000 Saudi men and women join marketing jobs in 2 months

As many as 5,000 Saudi men and women have taken up jobs in the marketing sector within two months after the decision to Saudize this key employment sector, according to Saad Al-Hammad, spokesman of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD).“The ministry’s target is to...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 19 January, 2022 4:43 pm

Tarsus appoints Barry Killengrey as event director for GPP

Global B2B exhibitions and media group Tarsus has appointed Barry Killengrey to the role of event director for Gulf Print & Pack (GPP). Killengrey joins Tarsus with 20 years’ experience in the B2B event space and will spearhead the growth of GPP in the Middle East and North Africa...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 18 January, 2022 4:18 pm

Saudi Public Prosecution warns of harsh penalties for spreading rumors

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution said on Monday that spreading rumors or lies about any matter “related to public order” is considered a serious crime in the Kingdom and anyone caught doing so faces arrest and tough penalties.The authority added that in accordance with the Law on...

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Business & Money | Monday 17 January, 2022 9:45 am

SFDA organizes ‘Coaching Day’ event to support leadership development

Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) organized Sunday the “Coaching Day” event at its headquarters in Riyadh, in the presence of SFDA CEO Dr. Hisham Bin Saad Aljadhey, during which he honored the six best leaders in SFDA who adopted the coaching approach.Coaching is one of the most important...

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Business & Money | Monday 17 January, 2022 9:36 am

Future Minerals Forum highlights role of the Kingdom and its future vision

RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced the conclusion of the Future Minerals Forum, which was held in Riyadh between Jan. 11 and 13 under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.The ministry said: The conference succeeded in highlighting the role...

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Business & Money | Saturday 15 January, 2022 9:54 pm

Saudi Arabia’s box office jumps 95% in 2021, hits $238 million sales

RIYADH — The box office continued its growth in Saudi Arabia, with revenues totaling $238 million in 2021, an increase of 95 percent compared to 2020 revenues of $122 million, according to latest figures from Comscore.Saudi Arabia has consolidated its position as the biggest market for cinemas in ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 15 January, 2022 9:53 pm

Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai celebrates ‘Year of Saudi Coffee 2022’

DUBAI — On the occasion of the designation of 2022 as the “Year of Saudi Coffee”, the Saudi Arabia’s pavilion participating in Expo 2020 Dubai highlighted, through a short film that was shown on its huge digital screen, the importance of the initiative launched by the Saudi Ministry of...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 January, 2022 9:42 am

Saudi Tourism Authority, Wego form strategic partnership to promote tourism

Wego, the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) have announced a strategic partnership to inspire Middle East holidaymakers to visit Saudi Arabia after more than a year of hiatus.Saudi Arabia has been recognized globally for...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 January, 2022 5:10 pm

World Defense Show to generate thousands of jobs plus SR700 million economic impact: EY

RIYADH — Founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), Saudi Arabia’s inaugural World Defense Show is set to have a major impact on the Kingdom’s local economy, according to a report by consultancy Ernst & Young (EY) — generating thousands of jobs plus an economic...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 11 January, 2022 5:05 pm

Ministerial roundtable on sustainable future minerals underway in Riyadh

RIYADH — More than 32 ministers, government representatives and nine international organizations from around the world are participating in the inaugural Ministerial Roundtable on Sustainable Future Minerals that is being held in Riyadh on Tuesday.The inaugural meeting serves as a top-level...

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