Environment & Energy | Tuesday 10 August, 2021 1:44 am

Water networks launched in six villages in Samtah - Jazan

The National Water Company (NWC) commenced operation of water networks in six villages in Samtah governorate, Jazan region. The goal is to meet the growing demand on water services and reinforce the water resources system and infrastructure of water and environmental services. The villages included ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 August, 2021 1:38 am

SADAFCO announces opening of new ice cream factory in Saudi Arabia

As part of its ambitious expansion plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Saudia Dairy and Foodstuff Company (SADAFCO) announced the opening of a new ice cream factory in Modon Industrial City No.1, Jeddah.   The new ice cream factory, combined with the existing SADAFCO milk factory,...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 10 August, 2021 1:03 am

Saudi Payments: POS transactions hit 227 billion riyals during H1 2021

Saudi Payments operates under the supervision of the Central Bank of Saudi Arabia (SAMA), revealed achieving more than 2.2 billion Point of Sale (POS) transactions, valued at over 227 billion riyals during H1 of 2021. According to results from the national payment scheme “mada”, near-field ...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 August, 2021 9:21 am

Saudi Arabia’s booming startup ecosystem

 If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur with a breakthrough commercial proposition, this is a good time to be in Saudi Arabia. Within a relatively short space of time, the Kingdom’s startup ecosystem – particularly in the tech arena – has matured quickly and dramatically. Whereas the ...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 August, 2021 9:19 am

Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai gets its final touches

The finishing touches are being made to Saudi Arabia’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai for a one-of-a-kind experience that will present the Kingdom to visitors in a new light.The global exhibition will open in October and run until March 2022. For the first time every participating country will have...

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Business & Money | Monday 9 August, 2021 3:50 am

JADWA ANNOUNCES MULTI-MANAGER FUNDS PLATFORM

Jadwa Investment, a leading investment management and advisory firm in the Middle East, announced today the full activation of its multi-manager funds platform. The new Shariah-compliant offering comes as part of Jadwa’s ongoing commitment to expanding its clients’ access to new asset classes....

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Business & Money | Monday 9 August, 2021 1:40 am

Schneider Electric Appoints Amel Chadli To Lead Digital Energy and EcoStruxure For The Middle East and Africa

Schneider Electric has promoted Amel Chadli to Vice President Middle East and Africa for Digital Energy and EcoStruxure. Amel, who has been with Schneider Electric for over a decade, will take up these new responsibilities alongside her existing Strategy role. Amel will spearhead the company’s...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 9 August, 2021 12:33 am

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh Offers Guests an Elevated Personal Training Experience by Partnering with 24N Riyadh

Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh has announced its new partnership with 24N Riyadh, the leading personal training and fitness experts in the Middle East, with an outstanding reputation for building leaner, healthier and more athletic bodies. With it’s custom-made private training room in the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 8 August, 2021 11:13 am

National Geographic lists Dubai's 'Museum of the Future' among world's 14 most beautiful museums

The National Geographic has listed Dubai's 'Museum of the Future' as one of the 14 most beautiful museums in the world for its astounding architecture and sophisticated technological innovations.The Museum of the Future, an architectural marvel that sits at the bustling heart of Dubai, is set to...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 8 August, 2021 10:18 am

Crown Prince Camel Festival off to racing start in Taif

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Camel Festival began on Sunday at Taif Camel Square. This year’s event, the third festival to be held, will feature 532 races and a total prize pool of SR53 million ($14.1 million). The festival seeks to promote the heritage of camel racing in Saudi Arabia and...

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