Tag: Saudi Arabia
Saudi startup ecosystem takes a giant LEAP
Several new venture capital funds were set to launch, it was announced during LEAP 2024, Kingdom’s highly attended startup and technology event. (Supplied)
At Leap 2024, Hong Kong start-ups and investors lay groundwork to tap future Saudi Arabia growth
Start-ups and investors say attending the Leap tech conference is about building relationships for a market seen as ‘like China in the late 90s’ Saudi Arabia is seen by some as a growth market where sanctioned companies like Huawei and DJI can compete...
Security chief announces Makkah crowd control plan for Ramadan
Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, the director of Saudi Public Security, has stated the Umrah security plan for Ramadan 2024 includes a well-organized system to manage crowds, especially during prayer times, with specific attention given to Tarawih and TaHajj...
To silence critics for good, Saudi crown prince MBS has converted the futuristic Line city project into the world’s
The newest update video published by Saudi Arabian state project delivery body Neom reveals rapid progress on the ambitious The Line city project, with millions of cubic meters of earth and water being moved ‘around the clock.’
Instagram influencer ‘paid more than £2m’ in Saudi Newcastle takeover
An Instagram influences who had become close to the head of Saudi Arabia’s £500bn sovereign wealth fund received a multi million-pound fee from the takeover of Newcastle United despite not playing “any substantive role”, it has been alleged...
KSrelief launches Ramadan food project in Yemen, Indonesia.
KSrelief has also launched a food basket project in Jakarta in collaboration with the National Board of Zakat of Indonesia. (Supplied)
Saudi Aramco launches first marine fuel station for vessels in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco launched Aramco Marina on Saturday — the first station in the Kingdom to supply fuel to yachts and boats in the Kingdom — at the Jeddah Yacht Club on the Red Sea coast. (File)
Saudi Arabia is on a remarkable journey — I’ve seen it with my own eyes
In the past 18 months, Saudi Arabia has won the bid to host the World Expo 2030 (in a landslide vote); secured the 2029 Asian Winter Games and 2034 World Cup; attracted some of the world’s best football talent; shaken up the golf world with LIV Golf; con...
Veteran Saudi diplomat warns of consequences of Israel’s Gaza war, regional spillover risk
Ambassador Ali Awadh Asseri says ongoing brutality “will not make any human being happy, especially in the Muslim world”
Saudi Aramco introduces world’s first industrial AI model
Aramco plans to create a version with 1 trillion parameters by the end of this year.
Crown Prince announces transfer of 8% Saudi Aramco shares to PIF companies
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the transfer of 8% of Saudi Aramco's total issued shares to companies fully owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF). This significant move reduces the stat...
Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund signs partnership agreement with World Economic Forum
Agreement with the WEF will involve promoting the NDF’s position in the global development finance arena
Empowering women for a prosperous and healthy planet on International Women’s Day
Gender equality is viewed as an essential part of the effort to eliminate poverty and transition to greener economies Despite progress, experts say women continue to bear the brunt of the cost-of-living crisis and labor market disruptions
Saudi and Swiss artists create work inspired by Riyadh women’s lives
RIYADH: Inspired by intimate conversations with 37 women, Saudi artist Dania Al-Saleh and French-Swiss artist Catherine Gfeller present their striking exhibit “Woven Dreams” at L’Art Pur Foundation, which runs until April 6.
Leading Gulf women recognized for transformative contributions
GCC chief stresses pivotal role of women in society, acknowledges leaders’ support for female empowerment
