Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 5 November, 2023 8:37 am

Saudia wins two awards and will host The Sustainable Flight Challenge Awards 2024.

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, won two awards of “Most Innovative Ground Operations” and “Best Employee Engagement and Collaboration” during the second edition of The Sustainable Flight Challenge (TSFC) 2023. This was organized by the global aviation alliance SkyTeam, by ...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 November, 2023 7:27 am

SFDA CEO discusses challenges facing Indian pharma plants to enter Saudi market

Hisham Aljadhey, CEO of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), discussed the challenges facing Indian pharmaceutical factories to enter the Saudi market, increase products, and find appropriate solutions, Saudi Press Agency reported.   This came during Aljadhey meeting with...

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Government | Saturday 4 November, 2023 7:25 am

Shura Council plans to discuss contractor compensation requests

The Shura Council intends to discuss next week the contractor compensation requests before the New Competition Law comes into effect, Saudi Press Agency reported. Further, the council will discuss a report to by the Financial and Economic Committee on the regulatory framework for the...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 November, 2023 7:23 am

PIF's AviLease acquires Standard Chartered’s aircraft leasing business

Saudi Arabia's AviLease, the aircraft lessor wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), said it completed the acquisition of Standard Chartered’s aircraft leasing business for $3.6 billion. The transaction boosts AviLease's position in the global aircraft leasing industry, as well as...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 4 November, 2023 7:20 am

MEWA achieves self-sufficiency in some products, plans to start export: Spokesperson

Saleh bin Dakhil, spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA), said the ministry achieved self-sufficiency in some products and plans to start exporting to foreign markets, Saudi Press Agency reported.   He highlighted the ministry's role that is based...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 4 November, 2023 7:15 am

Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure briefed on Lootah Biofuels’ efforts in sustainable energy development

A high-level delegation from the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, led by H.E. Eng. Saif Ghobash, Assistant Undersecretary for the Oil, Gas and Mineral Resources Sector, was briefed on the sustainable solutions offered by Lootah Biofuels, a pioneer in the circular economy that produces...

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Healthcare | Saturday 4 November, 2023 7:13 am

50 local, regional and international experts discuss the latest challenges & treatments in neonatal neurology

50 local, regional and international experts discuss the latest challenges & treatments in neonatal neurology at 8th Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society Congress and first GCC Pediatric Neurology conference from 3-4 November 2023 in Jeddah , the program will cover topics on neonatal neurology,...

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Business & Money | Saturday 4 November, 2023 7:11 am

du Signs Strategic MoU with Splunk to Forge a Path in Digital Resilience

du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Splunk, the cybersecurity and observability leader, to enhance digital resilience in the UAE. This collaborative endeavour aims to support digital resilience in the country and...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 4 November, 2023 7:07 am

“Ports, Customs and Free Zone” celebrates “Flag Day”

The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation celebrated Flag Day, which falls on November 3 of each year, in its various locations in the presence of executive directors, department heads and a group of employees from the Corporation and Dubai Customs, in response to the invitation of H.H. Sheikh...

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Culture & Education | Saturday 4 November, 2023 6:59 am

Sharjah Museums Authority Honors Seniors on International Day

In its ongoing commitment to honor and respect senior citizens and contribute to enhancing their vital role in society, Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) organized a special celebration to mark the International Day for Older Persons.  The event aimed to celebrate their valuable...

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