Business & Money | Monday 12 February, 2024 9:04 am

Riyadh Region Mayor directs establishing real estate department

Prince Faisal bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh Region, directed the establishment of the general department for real estate development, Saudi Press Agency reported.The move aims to achieve Riyadh’s ambitions in the real estate sector, which is one of the key sectors in...

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Government | Monday 12 February, 2024 8:59 am

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 2024 registration for domestic pilgrims

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah opened registration for Hajj season 2024 to domestic pilgrims in the Kingdom, including both citizens and regular residents.   The ministry allows registration through its website or Nusuk application, it noted on its X official account. ...

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Sports | Monday 12 February, 2024 8:58 am

Saudi Sports for All Federation welcomes more than 20,000 participants for 2024 Riyadh Marathon

More than 20,000 participants from 125 countries, including a record 60% Saudi nationals, took part in the third edition of the Riyadh Marathon on February 10 – an increase of more than 33%, with 15,000 runners in 2023.  For the first time, the start and finish line, and the...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Monday 12 February, 2024 8:50 am

Experience 56 years of love this Valentine’s Day at MR CHOW Riyadh

Cementing itself as the go-to destination for high-octane and glamorous dining in the Saudi Capital, MR CHOW Riyadh is celebrating its first Valentine’s Day with a romantic soiree to remember. Combining Hollywood-inspired romantic touches with exquisite flavors, the famous restaurant – a...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2024 8:51 am

ADGM Academy Research Centre hosts ‘Quant for Quants’ Conference

Abu Dhabi Global Market Academy (ADGMA) Research Centre successfully hosted its groundbreaking three-day conference last month, ‘Quant for Quants’ (Q4Q), that aims at tackling questions on the impact of quantum computing in finance by gathering leading experts from finance, quantum technology...

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Government | Sunday 11 February, 2024 8:48 am

UAE launches host-nation website for WTO’s 13th Ministerial Conference

The United Arab Emirates launched a new website dedicated to the World Trade Organisation’s 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi as part of its role as the host country and chair. The website provides comprehensive information for delegates, government officials and stakeholders...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2024 8:46 am

National ICV Programme supports sustainable economic growth: Officials

Several officials affirmed that the National ICV Programme has continued, since its launch within “Projects of the 50” under the umbrella of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), to achieve qualitative milestones that have contributed to the UAE’s industrial development,...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2024 8:39 am

Aldar reports AED4.4 billion in 2023 net profit, up 40% YoY

Aldar announced today that record development sales and expanded investment portfolio drive the company's 2023 net profit up 40% to AED4.4 billion, compared to 2022. In a statement today, the Abu Dhabi-listed property giant, reported the highest-ever quarterly development sales of AED8.5...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2024 8:30 am

Abu Dhabi Dialogue addresses skill mobility between sending, receiving countries in line with future prospects of work

Preparations for the Seventh Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) Ministerial Consultation started in Dubai on Saturday, 10 February 2024, as senior officials from the ministries of labour, human resources, and employment of 16 ADD member countries held eight working sessions attended by representatives of...

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Business & Money | Sunday 11 February, 2024 8:27 am

GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, Aramco Discuss Collaboration in Contract Development, Expert Qualification

Dr. Kamal Al-Hamad, the Secretary General of the GCC Commercial Arbitration Centre, engaged in discussions with Mr. Wail Al Jaafari, the Executive Vice President of Technical Services at Saudi Aramco, exploring avenues for collaborative initiatives and the exchange of expertise. The focus was on...

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