Technology & IT | Sunday 16 August, 2020 5:01 pm

Taking a LEAP: Saudi Arabia’s transformative technology landscape

  Taking a LEAP: Saudi Arabia’s transformative technology landscape Saudi Arabia is transforming its technology landscape, aiming to become the regional hub for innovation and building an ecosystem where the tools of tomorrow are conceptualised and created. Powering that ambition...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 19 September, 2020 2:18 pm

G20 ministers discuss preserving environment

Tackling land degradation and habitat loss, and conserving coral reefs were among the items discussed at a meeting of G20 environment ministers.The aim of the gathering was to strengthen policy cooperation toward safeguarding the planet’s ecosystems and biodiversity, the Saudi Press Agency...

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Business & Money | Saturday 19 September, 2020 12:04 pm

G20 Finance, Health Ministers Discuss Priorities for Overcoming COVID-19 Pandemic

The G20 Finance and Health Ministers held a meeting aimed at focusing on a number of issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.In a joint statement issued after the meeting, they said:"Our urgent collective priority is to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic and alleviate its health, social and economic...

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Business & Money | Saturday 19 September, 2020 11:24 am

The Capital Market Authority Approves "Instructions on Issuing Depositary Receipts Out of the Kingdom"

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) Board approved the "Instructions on Issuing Depositary Receipts Out of the Kingdom" which aim to set out the regulatory framework for the issuance of depository receipts out of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for shares issued in the Kingdom and listed in the Saudi...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 17 September, 2020 9:08 am

Park Inn by Radisson opens its first hotel in Jeddah with the world’s first female Saudi General Manager

Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of its first hotel in Jeddah. The newest addition brings the group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in...

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Business & Money | Thursday 17 September, 2020 3:15 am

Netflix Inks Five-Year Partnership with Saudi Studio Myrkott

Netflix, the world’s leading entertainment service, and Saudi Arabian animation studio Myrkott, have struck a 5-year long exclusive partnership to produce Saudi-focused shows and films and most notably, a 5-year first look option on Myrkott’s upcoming projects. The partnership entails...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2020 3:14 pm

Major Increase In Critical Goods Handling At King Abdullah Port

Amidst the challenges of COVID-19, King Abdullah Port has ensured uninterrupted services, playing its active role in facilitating the smooth flow of the logistics chain for essential commodities. The Port’s world-class infrastructure with mega capacity combined with its highly efficient operation ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2020 10:02 am

Bahri shares key achievements of the year with shareholders on Investor Day

Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, hosted its annual Investor Day for its major institutional shareholders. The event provided Bahri with a platform to showcase its success journey, communicate key organizational developments, and provide updates related to its business units....

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Government | Wednesday 16 September, 2020 9:23 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet's virtual session.At the outset of the session, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques briefed the Cabinet on the message he received from King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 16 September, 2020 9:00 am

Saudi ports record 12% increase in container handling in August

Saudi Gazette report  Saudi ports, being supervised by the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), handled 664,000 containers in August, marking an increase of 12 percent compared to the same period last year, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. According to the figures issued by...

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