Business & Money | Wednesday 9 June, 2021 2:48 am

PIF APPOINTS TWO TO DEPUTY GOVERNOR ROLES AS FUND CONTINUES ITS EXPANSION

 The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has today announced the establishment of two Deputy Governor roles in order to support the Fund’s continued growth and expansion. The appointments follow the Board of Directors’ approval of PIF’s new organizational structure. Turqi Alnowaiser, who...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 June, 2021 2:02 am

E1 Series and PIF Announce Partnership to Create World’s First Electric Powerboat Championship

Electric Sea Racing Limited (‘E1 Series’) and Public Investment Fund (‘PIF’) have entered a partnership that will create the world’s first electric powerboat racing competition. The news was revealed today during a virtual launch event, where E1 Series organisers also unveiled the...

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Culture & Education | Tuesday 8 June, 2021 1:42 am

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology Launches Second Edition of KAUST CHALLENGE

Following the outstanding success of the inaugural edition of its KAUST Challenge to crowdsource ideas for Hajj and Umrah in 2020, Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in partnership with Asbar World Forum and Google for Startups Accelerator today announced...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 8 June, 2021 1:19 am

Cisco Study Reveals Top Cybersecurity Considerations for SMEs in 2021

Cisco has today published its 2021 SMB Security Outcomes Study, a derivative of Cisco’s flagship cybersecurity report, 2021 Security Outcomes Study, highlighting what SMB leaders are doing to thrive in today's ever-evolving threat landscape, as well as offering actionable insights on where they...

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Culture & Education | Monday 7 June, 2021 9:20 am

King Faisal Center for Islamic Research and Studies: Excellence in a year of change and challenges

Research institutes, studies centers and think tanks are increasingly playing strategic roles in modern societies, contributing to setting their national policies and rationalizing their decision-making processes. Through their specialized production of ideas, analysis, and visions on international ...

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Government | Monday 7 June, 2021 3:03 am

Justice Ministry launches app to expedite labor cases in Saudi Arabia

The Justice Ministry has launched yet another electronic service to expedite labor court procedures and speed up recovery of dues in such cases. The first version of the app “Labor calculator” aims to promote legal awareness, facilitate the implementation of labor laws and ensure...

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Environment & Energy | Monday 7 June, 2021 2:53 am

Saudi Arabia making giant strides toward sustainable solutions

Within Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 program is a plan to address environmental issues and implement sustainable solutions. Over the past five years, the Kingdom has taken great strides in “go green” initiatives that include everything from recycling to waste management.Earlier this year, five...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 June, 2021 4:27 pm

AN INDULGENT SUMMER RETREAT

 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 20 May 2021- Assila, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Jeddah is delighted to introduce its Summer Retreat offer. Unwind in the beauty of Jeddah while experiencing the hotel’s luxurious accommodations. Conveniently located in the affluent fashion district, Assila is...

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Government | Sunday 6 June, 2021 12:58 am

Saudi Industrial Development Fund wins top awards for innovation

 The Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) has won two gold awards at the Middle East and North Africa Stevie Awards, which recognize innovation in the region’s business sector. The fund received a gold award for innovation in business information or application websites, for...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Sunday 6 June, 2021 12:46 am

Saudi tourism app links beneficiaries to service providers

Tripper Online, an application providing an innovative interface to link Saudi tourism providers to customers in the Kingdom, will help tourists plan their holidays easily in future, according to a member of the Saudi team behind it.Abdul Aziz Bukhari, Tripper Online’s chief financial and...

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