Environment & Energy | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 1:05 pm

Sustainable construction could turn the Gulf’s $2 trillion construction boom into 4.3 million annual jobs and reduce emissions by 60%

With the upcoming COP 28 set to be hosted in the United Arab Emirates, and as the region intensifies its focus on its net-zero targets, sustainability-focused construction technologies are poised to play a crucial role. According to the latest research by Strategy& Middle East, part of the PwC...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 12:53 pm

Saudi Cable signs deal to transfer Noble Resources’ SAR 101.9 mln debt to Rawafid Al-Mustaqbal

Saudi Cable Co. (SCC) signed a tri-party agreement with Noble Resources International PTE. Ltd. and Rawafid Al-Mustaqbal Investment Co., which will take over Noble Resources’ SAR 101.9 million debt, according to a statement to Tadawul.      Rawafid Al-Mustaqbal aims...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 12:53 pm

Intersec 2024 to commemorate 25-year milestone edition in the region with a record number of exhibitors

The organiser of Intersec 2024, the world's leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection, is preparing to host the largest edition in the show’s 25-year history. Taking place from 16-18 January 2024 at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), under the theme of ‘Innovating security tech ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 12:44 pm

Saudia Academy and EgyptAir Partner for Pilot Training

As part of a strategic initiative to strengthen collaboration with key partners and in line with the robust ties between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Egypt, a new agreement was formalized during the Dubai Airshow 2023. The agreement, signed between Saudia Academy, a subsidiary of Saudia Group,...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 11:16 am

Anthology Concludes First-Ever EdTech Conference in Riyadh

Anthology, a leading provider of education solutions, hosted their annual conference for clients in the Middle East for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  More than 150 institutional leaders, industry experts and instructors from 56 institutions across the Middle East...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 11:06 am

Dulsco Group in the sustainability driving seat with new biofuel initiative that saves up to 200,000 kg of CO2e each year

Dubai-based Dulsco Group, a leader in People Solutions, Environmental Solutions, Talent Solutions and Energy Recruitment Solutions, is in the driving seat when it comes to environmental sustainability, saving nearly up to 200,000kg of CO2e a year by using greener, cleaner biofuels in company...

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Culture & Education | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 10:48 am

Saudi Creatives take centre stage at Young Talent Academies as inaugural edition of Athar Festival kicks-off in Riyadh

A three-day curated Young Talent Academy Programme kickstarts Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the largest gathering of the creative marketing industry in the Kingdom. More than 80 Saudi creatives – professionals and students – aged 30 and under, are partaking in an exclusive and...

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Government | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 8:50 am

GAC nods to JV between Maaden, US-based Ivanhoe

The General Authority for Competition (GAC) approved today, Nov. 14, the establishment of an exploration joint venture (JV) between Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) and the US-based Ivanhoe Electric Inc. (IE), according to a statement.   In July, Maaden announced the...

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Government | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 8:48 am

Cabinet approves appointing RGA board members from private sector

The Cabinet, chaired by Saudi King Salman, approved today, Nov. 14, the appointment of board members of the Roads General Authority (RGA) from the private sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported.   The board members are Saleh Al-Suwailami, Saad...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 15 November, 2023 8:46 am

Aramco produces first unconventional tight gas at South Ghawar

Saudi Aramco successfully produced the first unconventional tight gas from its South Ghawar operational area two months ahead of schedule. This development supports Aramco’s strategy to increase gas production by more than half, over 2021 levels, through 2030, subject to domestic demand....

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