Mastercard today launched its Global Cyber Forward program in partnership with Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading global financial center and largest fintech hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region. Governments, financial institutions and...
Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. The company reported a whopping increase of 153 percent in annual net profit from SAR 621 million in 2019 to SAR 1.6 billion in a year marred by the...
Saudi Arabia has launched a company to establish the cruise sector in the country, aiming to generate more than 50,000 jobs in the tourism industry. Saudi Cruise, launched by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), will work on putting the Kingdom on the international cruise map as a tourist...
Uber has received recognition from H.E Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, Saudi Minister of Transport and Chairman of the Transport General Authority (TGA), for achieving 100 percent Driver Saudization on its ride-sharing application in the Kingdom. Uber received this recognition in a ceremony at the...
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA, have signed a SAR 4million memorandum of understanding (MOU) which includes joint marketing and promotional activity to ensure AlUla is top of mind as a year-round destination for Saudi residents in...
Just months after their first passenger testing, Virgin Hyperloop today unveiled its vision for the future hyperloop experience. The newly-released concept video takes the viewer step-by-step through a hyperloop journey, from arriving at the portal to boarding the pod. DP World, the...
The Covid-19 outbreak put many sectors at a standstill, with building and construction recording a moderate growth since the pandemic struck.However, the Middle East and Africa, in general, have done well in controlling the pandemic. Though it has led to an economic slowdown, there is a chance of...
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz said that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will announce a new development for Riyadh as part of its efforts to expand economic diversification through urban centers. HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said in a conversation with...
Mastercard is furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy, with a pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Understanding that economic growth cannot come at the expense of the planet, the company’s global action plan aims to continue to reduce...
The Dubai Police Council of People of Determination has partnered with the ENTERTAINER business, a leading provider of loyalty solutions, to offer its employees VIP access to the ENTERTAINER. The Dubai Police aims to promote inclusivity through The Dubai Police Council of People of...