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The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) solidified its commitment to global development by actively participating in the 2024 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The meetings, which coincided with the IsDB’s Golden Jubilee, brought together member states and development partners to discuss crucial issues facing the Islamic world. High-level representatives from the UAE Ministry of Finance, including His Excellency Mohamed […]

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 April 2024 – Sahm, the all-in-one trading app licensed by the Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority (CMA), is excited to announce its largest promotional campaign to date. Users who open an account during the event will receive lifelong commission-free trading for the Saudi Market and claim free Snapchat shares upon depositing a specified amount. Sahm launches massive promotional […]

Al Ain Club supporters will receive a first-class travel experience thanks to the generosity of Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club has directed the chartering of three private planes to transport fans to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the club’s crucial AFC Champions League semi-final second leg against Al Hilal SFC. This gesture […]

Global leaders will descend upon Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a crucial dialogue on pressing issues facing the international community. The upcoming gathering, organized by the World Economic Forum (WEF), aims to foster collaboration and chart a course for a more resilient future. The forum, expected to take place later this year, will convene government officials, industry titans, and civil society representatives under the banner of “Shaping a […]

Saudi Arabia is hitting the gas pedal on its automotive industry, aiming to become a regional hub for car manufacturing, according to a senior official. Aftab Ahmed, a National Center for Industrial Development (NCID) advisor specializing in the automotive sector, highlighted the government’s commitment to this goal during a recent Saudi-American Business Council seminar. This focus on domestic production aligns with Saudi Arabia’s ambitious Vision 2030 plan, […]

The Saudi Arabian petrochemical industry, a linchpin of the kingdom’s economic diversification plans, is confronting a confluence of headwinds in 2024. A sluggish global economy, coupled with a projected growth rate of less than 2%, is dampening demand for petrochemical products. This bleak outlook comes at a time when Saudi Arabia has aggressively expanded its production capacity, aiming to become a major force in the global market. […]

The first quarter of 2023 ended on a high note for startups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. After a sluggish January and February, March saw a significant surge in investment activity, infusing the ecosystem with much-needed capital. Data compiled by Wamda, a leading platform for entrepreneurs in MENA, reveals that startups across the region raised a total of $254 million in March 2023. […]

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RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 March 2024 – Sahm Capital Financial Company (formerly known as VCFC), a brokerage firm licensed by the Capital Market Authority (22251-25), has unveiled a major upgrade to its official website. The new version boasts improved user-friendly features, including instant account opening, diverse investment courses, real-time market updates, and 24/7 support service, greatly enhancing the investing experience for its […]

Singapore-based livestreaming platform BIGO is making a major play for the Saudi Arabian market, aiming to invest a staggering $500 million over the next five years. This ambitious plan was announced at the LEAP 2024 tech conference in Riyadh, underscoring BIGO’s commitment to capturing a slice of the burgeoning Saudi entertainment sector. The investment will reportedly encompass the creation of 500 new jobs in the Kingdom. This […]

Doosan Enerbility, a leading South Korean energy solutions provider, has secured a significant contract to supply key equipment for Saudi Arabia’s largest combined-cycle power plant project. The deal, valued at approximately 150 billion won (US$114 million), marks a major win for Doosan Enerbility in the expanding Saudi Arabian energy market. Under the agreement signed with SEPCO-3, a Chinese engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) company, Doosan Enerbility will […]

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 7 March 2024 – Sahm Capital Financial Company, a leading brokerage firm licensed by the Saudi Capital Market Authority (No: 22251-25), showcased its all-in-one comprehensive trading solutions at booth H1A.C100 in LEAP 2024, a global technology event taking place in Riyadh. Throughout the four-day event, Sahm Capital also unveiled its latest AI-generated solutions, featuring an AI presenter named ‘Aliyah’, […]

New Funds to help BRKZ establish as a One-Stop-Shop for the construction sector and expand its footprint across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – March 6, 2024 /MarketersMEDIA/ — BRKZ, a trailblazing construction tech startup, has successfully secured $8 million in Series A funding to revolutionize the building materials sector across Saudi Arabia and the broader Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. […]

Saudi Tourism Authority reinforcing its presence in Malaysia with its recent inaugural in-person trade roadshow, engaging with key partners across the country KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 March 2024 – Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) unveiled a series of initiatives during its trade roadshow held at the Westin Kuala Lumpur on the 4th of March with 18 Saudi stakeholders including DMCs, hotels, transportation partners […]

HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 March 2024 – Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has kicked off the first leg of a landmark delegation with the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB) and Hong Kong Cyberport (Cyberport) to the Middle East. Together with eight Park companies and first stopping at LEAP 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, HKSTP is on a mission […]

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has reiterated its strong support for Egypt and Sudan in their ongoing water rights dispute with Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). During a joint ministerial meeting held in Riyadh on March 3, 2024, GCC Secretary-General Jasem Al-Budaiwi declared that the water security of Egypt and Sudan is “an integral part of Arab national security.” Al-Budaiwi emphasized the GCC’s opposition […]

LEAP 2024, the world’s most-attended tech event, is gearing up to gather industry leaders, tech enthusiasts, and aspiring entrepreneurs for its four-day extravaganza. With over 1,800 leading tech companies, 600+ startups, and 1,100+ renowned speakers on board, LEAP promises an unparalleled experience for attendees seeking to explore the latest advancements, forge valuable connections, and gain insights into the future of technology. Learning and Inspiration: LEAP serves as […]

Saudi Arabia’s newest airline, Riyadh Air, has partnered with software giant Adobe to personalize the travel experience for its global customers. This strategic collaboration aims to leverage Adobe’s Experience Cloud platform, specifically the Real-Time Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Sensei GenAI capabilities, to cater to individual traveler preferences across the entire travel journey. Through this partnership, Riyadh Air seeks to offer a seamless travel experience, encompassing both […]

HKSTP heads to LEAP 2024 to fuel the Saudi and Middle East tech boom and spark collaboration between fast-rising global innovation forces amidst new phase of Belt and Road Initiative HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 28 February 2024 – Two innovation and technology flagships in Hong Kong, the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) and the Hong Kong Cyberport, are collaborating to […]

The demand for data center services in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is experiencing a surge, with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leading the charge. This growth is attributed to several factors, including government initiatives focused on building robust digital economies, the rising adoption of emerging technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the presence of major international cloud […]

Leading financial experts at the Riyadh Forum conveyed a sense of genuine excitement among global investors regarding the Saudi capital market. The consensus emerged during discussions at the forum, indicating a positive outlook and heightened interest in investment opportunities within Saudi Arabia. The forum, a prominent gathering of financial minds, featured insightful dialogues on the economic landscape. Experts highlighted the increasing appeal of the Saudi capital market, […]

Riyadh: In a revelation from Richard Cormack, Co-Head of Equity Capital Markets EMEA, Co-Head of UK Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs, the MENA region is anticipated to represent 10% of MSCI EM. Notably, Saudi Arabia is projected to make up a substantial 70% share of this, marking a significant development in the financial landscape.Cormack, speaking at the third Edition of the Saudi Capital Read the full story […]

Riyadh: Alat, a pioneering company spearheading global industry transformation, has unveiled four major partnerships with renowned technology giants Softbank Group, Carrier Corporation, Dahua Technology, and Tahakom. As a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), Alat is set to propel Saudi Arabia into a world-class manufacturing hub by fostering sustainable practices, aiding partner Read the full story on 1arabia.com

King Saud University (KSU) in Riyadh has secured a place in the Guinness World Records as the largest dental hospital globally, spanning an expansive 37,165 square meters. This accomplishment underscores the university’s dedication to healthcare services, medical education, training initiatives, and scientific research, aligning with the objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030.KSU’s medical city Read the full story on 1arabia.com

Matein Khalid Saudi Arabia’s unique role in the oil market as Opec’s swing producer, the de facto central bank of oil, owes as much to its spare capacity as it does to its colossal reserves, the world’s lowest drilling cost and the sheer scale of its oil exports. However, the kingdom has also historically not hesitated to cut planned increases in spare capacity, when the Saudi government […]

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