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Saudi Arabia

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:48:44 GMT
PROJECTS: Saudi Arabia approved 903 industrial projects in 2020
They are worth $6.3bln

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 06:38:41 GMT
Saudi Telecom Co. names Alwetaid as new CEO
Alwetaid worked at Aramco before joining STC where he has held various positions

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 05:30:55 GMT
Saudi Arabia is perfect location for Formula E’s first-ever night race, says promoter
The upcoming Formula E season, its seventh, is the third in a row to get underway in the Kingdom

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 04:30:08 GMT
Saudi's CITC one of the world’s most developed 5G regulators: ITU
The Saudi model is a pioneer in transforming regulating the communications and information technology sector, notably among the most mature category (5G)

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:29:35 GMT
Saudi Central Bank issues new rules for debt crowdfunding
A $1.3mln minimum paid up capital limit has been set for the activities in the kingdom

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:00:13 GMT
Advanced Petrochemical's net profits drop 21.5% in 2020
Lower net profits are driven by a decrease in polypropylene sales prices

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:00:23 GMT
Royal Commission for Alula launches The World's Masterpiece campaign
AlUla is the first of the significant Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives to welcome visitors, having re-opened key heritage sites to visitors

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 09:19:41 GMT
Credit Suisse opens branch in Riyadh in Saudi push
Credit Suisse has had a presence in the Middle East since 1967 and has been operating in Saudi Arabia since 2005

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 05:00:11 GMT
Network of healthcare providers in Saudi's central region wins Qassim gov's thumbs up
The Health Ministry plans to streamline the healthcare system in the Kingdom along modern lines and launch more clusters to serve people in an efficient manner

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:58:58 GMT
Initiative to nationalize Saudi ports jobs launched
In the first phase, 23 occupations will be localized in four companies operating at the Jeddah Islamic Port

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:30:07 GMT
More than 178,000 receive vaccines across Saudi Arabia
There were 166 new recoveries reported, raising the total number of recoveries to 355,548

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:30:07 GMT
Saudi investors among $25mln fund to support regional startups
ABV plans to use it to support high-growth tech startups from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Pakistan and the wider Middle East region

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 04:23:13 GMT
Saudi Arabia fines over 300 businesses for not adhering to anti-COVID-19 measures
Most of the fines were for failure to enforce social distancing rules and a lack of face masks, the Ministry of Commerce said

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:35:55 GMT
Strong catalysts could support IPO activity in Saudi and UAE in 2021
Last year, issuances picked up in H2, says Kamco Invest

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:32:01 GMT
Lifting of Qatar blockade will have 'limited' gains: Moody's
But there will be some marginal economic benefits for regional tourism, trade

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 14:36:58 GMT
UAE IPO market set for major upswing
Globally, IPO volumes increased 15% year on year from 2019 to reach 1,322 issuances in 2020

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 12:35:16 GMT
Saudi Causeway re-opening to "add nearly $3bln" to Bahrain economy
Saudi citizens will be permitted to travel via air, land and sea from March 31, 2021

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 11:41:10 GMT
Saudi Causeway re-opening to boost Bahrain's hospitality sector
Reopening of the causeway to provide $2.9bln boost to Bahrain’s economy in 2021

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 08:41:58 GMT
Spain's Acciona completes construction of Al Khobar desalination plant
The plant will produce 210,000 cubic meters of drinking water per day

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 06:00:09 GMT
Saudi peak is a beacon of calm among the clouds
Tallan Mountain is part of the Hijaz range in Al-Dayer governorate

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 06:00:09 GMT
Saudi Arabia helps Yemenis fight malnutrition
The center recently signed an agreement worth $4mln to support nutrition programs for children under five

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 04:30:10 GMT
Qatar banks' funding, liquidity to benefit as Saudi blockade ends
Global ratings agency, Fitch, expects Saudi clients, who withdrew deposits from Qatari banks due to the blockade, to start shifting some of their funds back

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 03:49:19 GMT
Saudi Health Ministry: Vaccine not required to travel when flights resume
Ministry recorded 110 new COVID-19 cases in Saudi Arabia on Saturday

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 03:41:22 GMT
Saudi Arabia making headway with Vision 2030’s clean energy plans
Saudi Arabia has already put itself on the path to adopting EVs

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 03:39:42 GMT
Interview: Building up Saudi Arabia’s defenses
The head of SAMI, Saudi Arabia’s military manufacturer, on the mission to grow an indigenous defense giant

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 03:30:11 GMT
First Qataris in three years drive across border into KSA
Officers at the border crossing welcomed visitors with flowers

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 06:00:02 GMT
Saudi Arabia sets up health center at border crossing with Qatar
Saudi Arabia issued multiple health measures for the entry of Qatari nationals following the reopening of its border

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 07:00:02 GMT
WhatsApp privacy changes could turn off Saudi users: Cybersecurity experts
From Feb. 8, users of the popular mobile social media platform will no longer be able to access the service unless they have accepted the update and will be forced to delete their accounts

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 06:00:03 GMT
Deal signed to employ Saudis in delivery jobs
The agreement aims to raise localization levels in the food delivery sector

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 05:56:25 GMT
Saudi Food and Drug Authority carries out 131,935 inspections
The authority stepped up its inspections in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:28:30 GMT
Saudi contractor Al Khodari appoints new CEO
Eng Ali Hussain Al Busaleh appointed following the announcement of an investigation into former directors and management

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:38:12 GMT
Saudi Arabia inks pact with Japanese export credit agency to support government projects
Cooperation pact inked by Saudi Arabia’s NDMC and Japan’s NEXI

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 12:30:04 GMT
Saudi-based Diriyah Gate Development signs deal with Misk Art Institute
DGDA's grand plans to turn the historic Saudi city into one of the world’s foremost lifestyle destinations for culture and heritage

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:49:15 GMT
Al Khodari names new CEO
Ali Hussain Al Busaleh as the company’s CEO

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 07:41:43 GMT
Q4 forecasts: Saudi's SABIC to post 50% rise in net profit, Al Rajhi earnings to surge
NCB Capital also shares earnings forecast for major Saudi firms in various sectors

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:06 GMT
1mln apply for vaccine through Saudi Health Ministry’s Sehhaty app
The ministry is working to increase the number of centers opening across the 13 regions.

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 05:00:06 GMT
Saudi Arabia’s Mahd Academy extends far beyond sports
Over the next decade, Mahd is expected to evolve into one of the largest sporting academies in the world, thereby increasing Saudi athletic competitiveness at regional and global levels

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 04:50:34 GMT
AlUla summit is a healing moment of reunification
There is no doubt that after the AlUla Agreement, Tehran will find itself isolated and alone

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 12:34:13 GMT
Negative outlook for GCC sovereigns as recovery could take up to 3 years - Moody's
Economic effects of pandemic could hit citizen employment rates too

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:30:04 GMT
SDAIA enhances Tawakkalna App user experience with the addition of new services
App enabling its users to view all permits issued on 'Eatmarna' application, as well as the details of vehicle insurance and national address

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:01:33 GMT
GCC Summit: Starting a new chapter
AlUla Declaration marks a definitive end to the Gulf dispute with Qatar and restores full ties with Doha

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 08:00:11 GMT
US welcomes 'Al Ula Declaration' issued at GCC summit
"We hope the Gulf countries will continue to reconcile their differences"

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:16:28 GMT
Analysis: GCC relations from Sheikh Zayed's ideology to Al Ula
The UAE’s leadership has prioritised the work to strengthen the ties between GCC countries

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 06:00:03 GMT
Saudi Arabian Airlines reaffirms commitment to inclusivity on World Braille Day
The airline’s cuisine options, as well as inflight entertainment, provide convenience and choice for guests who require Braille offerings

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:31:30 GMT
Thousands flock to vaccination centers in Saudi Arabia
The ministry has invited all Saudis and expats to register for the vaccine through its Sehaty app

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:31:29 GMT
Billionaire Riyadh offers a taste of luxury
Billionaire Riyadh features a sculpture-garden entrance and a multi-sensory interior designed by the London-based firm Sagrada

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 05:17:14 GMT
Al-Salem Johnson Controls to build cold stores for vaccines in Saudi Arabia
Al-Salem Johnson Controls has extensive experience in the field of industrial refrigeration and the implementation of cold store projects

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 04:41:29 GMT
Al-Baha governor launches housing project for Saudi citizens
The project was completed in cooperation with the King Abdullah Charitable Foundation, the Ministry of Housing and the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development



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