Business & Money | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:57 am

Al-Hussan opens Hong Kong edition of Capital Markets Forum 2024

Khalid Al-Hussan, CEO of Saudi Tadawul Group, opened today, May 9, the international edition of the Capital Markets Forum 2024 in Hong Kong. The event, held in cooperation with Hong Kong Stock Exchange, embodies the strategic cooperation between Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong at the level of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:42 am

AlUla recognised with Sustainability Stand Award at Arabian Travel Market 2024

The ancient city of AlUla in northwest Saudi Arabia has been honoured with the prestigious Sustainability Stand Award at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, out of 2,844 other competing stand designs at the event.  This accolade highlights AlUla’s steadfast...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:34 am

Aviation experts at Arabian Travel Market highlight the pivotal role of innovation as regional passenger numbers soar

As passenger numbers in the Middle East are predicted to reach 429 million this year, representing a 5.4% increase on 2019 figures, a panel of aviation experts convened at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) yesterday to discuss how the market is changing, outlining their predictions for the future of air...

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Government | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:16 am

Saudia Group announces Hajj Season 2024 Plan Spanning 74 days to bring pilgrims from around the world to the Holy Sites

Saudia Group announces its operational plan for Hajj Season 2024, aimed at facilitating the transportation of pilgrims from around the world, streamlining all procedures and providing top-notch services at various service locations. Over 1.2 million seats have been allocated through optimal...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:09 am

Saudia and The Arab National Bank Launch Exclusive Credit Cards with Enhanced Rewards and Benefits

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced a partnership with the Arab National Bank (anb) to introduce the Visa Signature and Infinite credit cards, in collaboration with Visa Inc. These cards, tailored for anb customers who are members of the AlFursan Loyalty Program, offer...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 10:08 am

South African Tourism Showcases Vibrant Offerings at Arabian Travel Market 2024

South African Tourism, in partnership with the greater tourism industry will be participating at the Arabian Travel Market to be held from the 6th to the 9th of May 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. As the premier global event for the travel and tourism industry in the Middle East, ATM serves...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 9 May, 2024 9:18 am

Cisco Appoints David Meads to Lead Middle East, Africa, Romania, and CIS

Cisco today announced that it has appointed David Meads as Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, Romania, and Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). He succeeds Reem Asaad who drove Cisco’s business in the region for more than four years.  In this role, Meads will be...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 May, 2024 8:33 am

Sumou Real Estate gets regulatory nod on capital increase

Sumou Real Estate Co. received, on May 7, the Capital Market Authority’s (CMA) approval on the request to increase capital from SAR 375 million, to SAR 500 million via a bonus issue at 1-for-3, according to a statement to Tadawul.    ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 9 May, 2024 1:39 am

NWC starts implementation of 46 water and sanitation projects in Riyadh at SR +1.6 billion

The National Water Company (NWC), represented by the Central Cluster, announced that it has started the implementation of 46 water and sanitation projects in the Riyadh region, with lines and networks of more than 2,900 km, at a total cost of more than one billion and 600 million Saudi Riyals (SR). ...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 9 May, 2024 12:57 am

Saudia and Season Tours sign an MoU for Saudi Arabia's Tourism Enhancement

Saudia and Season Tours have signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2024) in Dubai, establishing their commitment to fostering Saudi Arabia as a global tourism hub. This partnership combines Saudia's extensive air services with Season Tours’ travel experiences,...

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