Business & Money | Tuesday 29 September, 2026 8:00 am

Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection completed on Egypt side: Esmat

Egyptian Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat announced the completion of the Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection project on the Egyptian side. Speaking at a seminar organized by the National Press Authority in Cairo today, Sept. 28, the minister said a small portion...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 29 September, 2026 8:00 am

STC Bank to Exclusively Activate Visa’s LALIGA partnership in Saudi Arabia

STC Bank today announced a collaboration with Visa, a world leader in digital payments, to deliver compelling experiences for fans across Saudi Arabia. The collaboration builds on Visa’s role as the Official Partner of LALIGA in MENA and brings together Visa’s global payments expertise and ...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 29 September, 2026 8:00 am

Industry Ministry issues 364 licenses worth SAR 4.5B in June

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources issued 364 new industrial licenses in June, while 164 factories began production during the same month, the ministry said in a report. The ministry’s official spokesman Jarah Al-Jarah said the monthly report tracking industrial...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 29 September, 2026 8:00 am

SMC signs SAR 148.5M contract for Riyadh hospital construction

Specialized Medical Co. (SMC) signed, on Sept. 27, a SAR 148.45 million construction contract, excluding value-added tax (VAT), with Mahart Al-Injaz Contracting Co. Ltd. In a statement to Tadawul, the company said the contract covers foundation and construction works, including the structural...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 29 September, 2026 8:00 am

Rou'a Al Haram, MRCB mull SAR 21B development in Makkah

Rou'a Al Haram signed a cooperation agreement worth nearly SAR 21 billion with Malaysia’s MRCB to study the development of a major, integrated mixed-use destination connected to the transport network within the King Salman Gate project in Makkah. Rou'a Al Haram, a Public Investment Fund...

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Business & Money | Monday 28 September, 2026 11:25 pm

Italian Agri-Food Exports to Saudi Arabia Approach SAR 2.2 Billion as Italy Arrives at The Saudifood Show 2026

 Italy brings 37 companies to Jeddah this week: 17 presenting the full span of Italy’s food and agri-food industry at The Saudifood Show, and 20 showcasing the technology that processes and packages them at the co-located Saudifood Manufacturing 2026. Italy’s participation is...

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Business & Money | Monday 28 September, 2026 12:52 pm

XM Expands Unlimited Cashback Promo Across All Assets and Copy Trading

 From 22 September to 20 October, traders with a verified XM account, including Copy Trading Strategy Managers and Investors, can earn unlimited cashback on trades across all XM assets.  XM, also known as XM Arabia, the global financial leader, announced the return of its highly ...

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Business & Money | Monday 28 September, 2026 12:22 pm

VitrA Builds Momentum in Saudi Arabia Following Successful INDEX Saudi 2026

Strong interest in VitrA’s Saudi-made products, complete bathroom solutions and water-efficient technologies reinforces the brand’s growing presence in the Kingdom’s project market. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - VitrA concluded a successful INDEX Saudi 2026 with strong engagement from...

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Business & Money | Monday 28 September, 2026 12:04 pm

Premium Lock Explained: Can UAE Residents Really Freeze Health Insurance Prices for 5 Years?

The renewal-time price hike is a major concern for health insurance policyholders. You pick a plan and get used to it. But then your birthday rolls around, and so does a bigger premium. However, the Premium Lock feature, specifically available on Policybazaar.ae, promises to hold your rate steady...

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Business & Money | Monday 28 September, 2026 9:50 am

Call for Entries Issued for the 2027 Middle East & North Africa Stevie® Awards

Eighth Annual Program to Recognize Innovation in the Workplace in 17 MENA Nations Fairfax, Virginia, USA –  The Stevie® Awards, organizer of the world’s premier business awards programs, has issued a call for entries for the 2027 (eighth annual) Middle East & North Africa Stevie...

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