Business & Money | Monday 15 May, 2023 3:40 pm

ABCOM solidifies leadership in audio-visual industry; brings Videri & more top-tier brands into the Middle East

In a major industry development, ABCOM Distribution LLC has partnered with five reputable technology brands — Videri, Octopus, QSTECH, AVA and OpenPath — creating a comprehensive ecosystem of cutting-edge solutions providers and solidifying its excellence in audio-visual...

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Healthcare | Monday 15 May, 2023 2:50 pm

A cardiologist at Dallah Namar Hospital warns about the danger of the silent killer

Hypertension, known as  "the silent killer", is one of the most prevalent diseases all over the world, including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as its negative effects on the heart and its severecomplications on all organs of the body lead to sudden death.Dr. Amr El-Shafei Wali, a cardiologist...

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Technology & IT | Monday 15 May, 2023 10:57 am

Understanding the Economic Potential of the Metaverse in the Middle East and North Africa Region

 New research reports examine the economic opportunities the metaverse presents around the world.In the Middle East and North Africa, the metaverse could contribute up to $38.1 billion in Saudi Arabia, $16.7 billion in the UAE, $22 billion in Egypt, $5 billion in Morocco and $1.7 billion...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 May, 2023 6:43 pm

AFS Wins “Most Innovative Payments Solutions Provider” at the MEA Finance Banking Technology Awards 2023

Arab Financial Services (AFS), the Middle East and Africa region’s leading digital payment solutions provider and fintech enabler, took home its second MEA Finance Award in two years, winning recognition as “Most Innovative Payments Solutions Provider 2023.”  This year, AFS...

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Environment & Energy | Sunday 14 May, 2023 6:26 pm

KPMG: Building a regulatory ecosystem conducive to innovation and regulating it

Innovating governmentsRegulating for innovationMulti-stakeholder collaboration required to address the complex challenges of data, regulating the emerging technologyAs the digital age progresses, emerging technologies are rapidly changing how societies and economies function. Businesses and the...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 14 May, 2023 1:58 pm

KFU and DGDA Sign MoU to Strengthen Education and Training Cooperation

Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with King Faisal University (KFU) to facilitate collaboration in a diverse range of disciplines, including student hiring, training, research, academics, and culture. The agreement was signed...

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Technology & IT | Sunday 14 May, 2023 12:20 pm

Saudia Milk takes Your Milk Game to The Next Level – The Ultimate Dairy Delight!

SADAFCO, the leading UHT milk seller and distributor in Saudi Arabia, is making waves with a bold new look and sassy attitude for its much-loved anchor brand Saudia milk. This rebrand has been designed to align with the rapidly changing nation and provide more opportunities for innovative...

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Sports | Sunday 14 May, 2023 11:58 am

Saudi Sports for All launches the Kingdom’s First Sports Exhibition for All

The SFA Health and Fitness Expo is the first sports exhibition for all in the country.Expo will offer access to competitions, games, activations, and talks, and welcomes all ages and abilities. Sports suppliers will be on-hand to showcase and sell their products, attendees can purchase...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 May, 2023 11:51 am

Islamic Development Bank and partners launch the Lives and Livelihoods Fund 2.0 to support economic development across 32 member countries

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) and its development partners, the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) today announced the launch of the second phase of the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF...

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Business & Money | Sunday 14 May, 2023 11:48 am

The IsDBG’s Private Sector Institutions Honor the Winners of the Private Sector Forum (PSF 2023) Startup Pitch Competition in the IsDBG Member Countries

On the sidelines of the forty-eighth Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDBG) and during the work of the Private Sector Forum in its 11th edition, which is hosted by the city of Jeddah from May 11th to 13th, the group honored the winners of the startup pitch competition after...

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