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Saudi finance chiefs welcome Moody’s sukuk rating

LONDON: Saudi finance chiefs have welcomed the latest ratings agency stamp of approval for the Kingdom’s sukuk program.

Jollibee Group Brings 11-Year Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan to Mainland China

HONG KONG, CHINA – Media OutReach – 6 October 2020 – The Jollibee Group opened Mainland China’s first-ever Tim Ho Wan in Shanghai recently, marking the Michelin starred restaurant’s entry into one of the world’s largest economies. Located in the Jing’an Kerry Center, which is just a few minutes away from the famous Jing’an Temple, Tim Ho Wan is the latest addition to the portfolio of brands being directly operated […]

GESALO — helping Saudi and German businesses grow together for four

JEDDAH: The German Saudi Arabian Liaison Office for Economic Affairs (GESALO) has been a major catalyst for the enhancement of the commercial relationship between Saudi Arabia and Germany for more

Visitors to Kiswah complex in Saudi Arabia limited to 25

MAKKAH: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the Agency for the Affairs of the Kaaba’s Kiswah, Exhibitions and Museums, has limited the number of visitors to

Saudi graduates from UK universities honored in virtual awards

LONDON: A virtual awards ceremony celebrating Saudi graduates from UK universities was held on Wednesday evening with the British and Saudi ambassadors in attendance.  The Study UK Alumni Awards

Here’s How Expo 2020’s Saudi Pavilion Celebrated The Kingdom’s 90th National Day

The video was a collaborative effort between two of Saudi Arabia’s most renowned artists Nugamshi, a calligrapher who painted words and phrases of the national anthem in his signature, contemporary style.  It added depth and importance to the meaning behind the lyrics of the anthem while opera singer, Sawsan Al Bahiti, performed a special rendition of the country’s national anthem. Her voice radiated strength, optimism and power […]

Saudi presenter Muna Abu Sulayman joins Gucci’s board for Global

RIYADH: Saudi media personality Muna Abu Sulayman has joined Gucci’s board for Global Equity.  Sulayman made the announcement on her LinkedIn account on Tuesday. The board is on a mission to define

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YouGov reveals top brands in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Egypt

Inside Out and Vietnam Insider partner in business briefings to provide insights into Vietnam’s post-Covid investment opportunities, legal and operational landscape

HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – Media OutReach – 23 September 2020 – Global Business Services (GBS) LTD and Vietnam Insider join hands to present the “Inside Out” webinar series, shedding light on Vietnam’s situation during the COVID-19 period to support foreign investors dealing with a dynamic business, regulatory, legal and operational landscape. The webinar will be moderated by Rahn Wood, the founder of “Inside Out” and Partner […]

120,000-year-old footprints found in Saudi Arabia — and they might be human

Saudi Arabia backs UN’s coronavirus response plan with $100 million

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Friday it was donating $100 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) and toward a number of projects in support of a United Nations response plan to combat the

Fire continues to blaze on Taif’s Amad Mountain, no casualties

MAKKAH: Saudi Civil Defense teams continued to tackle a fire on Amad Mountain in South Taif on Thursday. The fire broke out early Wednesday morning and spread rapidly due to strong winds and the

Arab coalition destroys armed Houthi drone targeting Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: The Arab coalition intercepted and destroyed an armed Houthi drone targeting the Saudi city of Khamis Mushayt on Thursday afternoon. The Houthis launched the drone at civilian targets but it

Saudi Arabia’s ports record 12% hike in containers

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s ports recorded a 12 percent increase in container handling operations during August as compared to the same period in 2019, according to data released by the Saudi Ports

SFA urges Saudis to walk for National Day

RIYADH: The Sports for All Federation (SFA) is calling on people across Saudi Arabia to commit to wellness in the Kingdom by striding forward in unison. To mark Saudi National Day on Sept. 23, the

Saudi woman to run for sports club presidency

JEDDAH, MAKKAH: From being a fan to co-chairing an all-male Saudi club, a love of football runs deep in Awatef Al-Sahoo, the first Saudi female to run for the presidency of a club.

Climbing: The sport that brings you closest to nature

JEDDAH: Fear has held many people back from enjoying even the simplest activities with friends and family such as swimming, going to theme parks and many more. Nasser Al-Zuhufi, a 29-year-old Saudi,

DHL Global Forwarding connects three continents with dedicated flight

The China-Netherlands-U.S.-South Korea airfreight charter is developed with the demands of the life science and healthcare sector in mind The Covid-19 pandemic saw shippers leverage DHL Global Forwarding’s cold chain capabilities in life science and healthcare to transport test kits and pharmaceutical products SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 15 September 2020 – DHL Global Forwarding, the freight forwarding specialist of Deutsche Post DHL Group, has launched an air freight charter […]

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, Germany’s Angela Merkel discuss G20,

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman made a phone call on Wednesday to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, the Saudi Press Agency said in a statement. During the call, they discussed unified efforts

Saudi project saves Yemenis from Houthi landmines

RIYADH: The Saudi Project for Landmine Clearance (Masam) in Yemen has cleared mines from across the country to allow displaced people to return home, according to the project director. Osama

Bahrain king tells Kushner Gulf stability relies on Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: The king of Bahrain told White House adviser Jared Kushner on Tuesday that stability in the Gulf region relies on Saudi Arabia “in all situations,” state news agency BNA said. Kushner is

ProvenMed crowned the winner of Dubai Smartpreneur competition 5.0.

The Dubai Smartpreneur Competition, hosted in collaboration by Dubai Startup Hub, Entrepreneur Middle East & the Dubai Chamber of Commerce, is a prestigious, unique and one-of-its kind opportunity for innovative startups based in the UAE to partner with and contribute to the Dubai Government’s Strategy to elevate the city into a global platform for innovative businesses to thrive. As part of the 5th edition of the Dubai […]

Lulu joins with Saudi Royal Commission to develop 300 million riyal

RIYADH: The Royal Commission of Yanbu has signed an agreement with the UAE-based retailer Lulu Group to jointly develop a shopping mall in the port city of Yanbu. The project, worth SR300 million