Environment & Energy | Sunday 10 October, 2021 2:11 am

Saudi “Miahona”, France’s “Saur Group”, and Philippines’ “Manila Water” Consortium wins O&M management contract of Esatern Region at SR 221M preliminary to concession contracts

National Water Company (NWC) announced, that a Saudi-French-Philippines consortium of Saudi Arabia's “Miahona”, France's Saur Group, and Philippine’s “Manila Water” won the third management contract. The consortium will undertake operation of the water and environmental treatment services ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 10 October, 2021 2:07 am

Special archery field set up at Riyadh falconry exhibition

An archery field has been set up at a major international falconry exhibition to help visitors learn more about the sport and try their hand at it.  The third Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition is being held at the headquarters of the Saudi Falcons Club in Mulham, which is ...

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Cars & Autos | Sunday 10 October, 2021 1:08 am

Nissan AMIEO Chairperson Guillaume Cartier Visits Nissan KSA Team and Dealers for the First Time

 Nissan AMIEO Chairperson, Guillaume Cartier, recently conducted an executive visit to Saudi Arabia for the first time since he took on the role of chairman for Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania region in March. Joni Paiva, Vice President of the AMIO region, also joined...

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Culture & Education | Sunday 10 October, 2021 12:03 am

Fashion Commission to Host Fashion Futures Event in December

The Fashion Commission is pleased to announce its Fashion Futures event, which will take place at the Cultural Palace in Riyadh on the 10th and 11th December 2021. The two-day event will bring together global, regional, and local fashion communities to create a dynamic exchange of knowledge, ideas...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 8 October, 2021 12:46 am

Siemens Energy inaugurates region’s first one-stop-shop for the energy industry in Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Siemens Energy completed the expansion of its hub in Dammam, increasing its local capabilities in the energy industry, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030. The facility, which now covers significant parts of the energy value chain, is the largest of its kind in the region and is ready to...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 7 October, 2021 4:41 am

New Porsche Macan with significantly more power and sportier design

Following the global launch, Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE announces the official start of sale for the latest generation Macan in the Gulf region. The brand’s compact SUV now features enhanced performance, a sportier design and a new operating concept. The three versions available at launch ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 7 October, 2021 2:24 am

World Bank official predicts 3.3% GDP growth for Kingdom in 2022

With an improvement in global oil demand, the World Bank has predicted Saudi Arabia’s average gross domestic product to reach 2.4 percent in 2021 and 3.3 percent the next year.Issam Abousleiman, the World Bank’s director for GCC countries, told Arab News that rapid...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 October, 2021 1:16 am

AWI Honors Prince Khalid Al-Faisal for his Cultural, Intellectual Contributions

Arab World Institute (AWI) today honored Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and governor of Makkah region for his literary, intellectual and cultural efforts and contributions that spanned more than 5 decades.Founded in 1980, Paris-based AWI aims at...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 7 October, 2021 12:20 am

Riyadh book fair shine focus on history of Two Holy Mosques, Islamic heritage

The Riyadh International Book Fair, organized by the Ministry of Culture, at the Riyadh Front Expo, is featuring a pavilion that recounts the cultural history of the Two Holy Mosques.Visitors can learn about the Qur’an, the history of the architecture of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 6 October, 2021 4:31 pm

IDC Announces Theme for 15th Edition of Its Middle East CIO Summit as Region's Organizations Accelerate Their Digital Roadmaps

According to IDC research, 63% of CIOs in the Middle East have brought their digital roadmaps forward by at least one year as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic. With digital acceleration in full swing, and many organizations now on their way to recovery, the IDC Middle East CIO Summit 2022...

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