Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 11 October, 2018 1:13 am

Haramain train opens to public

The Haramain High Speed Train began its commercial operations on Thursday between the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The Public Transport Authority (PTA) Chief and Acting President of the Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) Rumaih Al-Rumaih was present at the launch of the commercial...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 10 October, 2018 4:34 am

Saudi Aramco and BAPCO announce new pipeline to meet Bahrain energy demand

Saudi Aramco and the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) announced on Tuesday the successful commissioning of the AB-4 pipeline, a new phase in the strategic Aramco-Bahrain crude oil pipeline. The new pipeline aims to meet Bahrian’s growing energy demand, Aramco said in a statement. It...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 10 October, 2018 1:39 am

Seedstars World ends search for Saudi Arabia’s best startups

After the spin of four rounds in four different Saudi cities, the international seed-stage startups competition, Seedstars World brought its Saudi round to a successful close during Seedstars Riyadh on Sunday. Almost 55 startups participated in the first Saudi round of the world’s biggest...

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Environment & Energy | Wednesday 10 October, 2018 1:00 am

Saudi agriculture industry attracts foreign investors

New developments in the Saudi agriculture industry draw the interest of foreign investors, the second day of the three-day ‘Saudi Agriculture Exhibition 2018’ at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center showed. The exhibition winds up today (Wednesday). The event...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 5:29 pm

NEOM builds future as composition of global advisory board announced

NEOM, the destination for the future of living being developed in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday announced the composition of its global advisory board. The board brings together experts in key sectors to provide industry insight, advise on key milestones and forge strategic connections...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 10:30 am

Sipchem continues its regional achievements

Sipchem continued its achievements following its award last week as the Best SCR and Sustainability Company at the level of large companies with more than 1,000 employees across the Middle East and North Africa. The award was made during a ceremony held by the Arabia CSR Network in Dubai, United...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 5:00 am

Saudi Aramco, Total sign agreement for giant petrochemicals complex in Jubail

Saudi Aramco and Total signed on Monday a joint development agreement for a giant petrochemical complex in the Kingdom’s Jubail Industrial City. President and CEO of Saudi Aramco, Amin H. Nasser, and the CEO of Total, Jean Pouyanné, have signed the agreement in Dhahran to build the...

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Government | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 2:30 am

Makkah governor opens Hajj workshop

 Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, who is also the chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, inaugurated the Hajj workshop on Monday. The aim of the workshop is to prepare for the next Hajj season. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Bentin, Undersecretary for Makkah region Hisham bin...

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Healthcare | Tuesday 9 October, 2018 1:50 am

Saudi King Faisal Specialized Hospital signs MoU with London chidren’s hospital

Saudi Arabia’s King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center has signed an agreement with the London-based Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children to collaborate in clinical, educational and research fields. The agreement is aimed at enhancing and developing pediatric services in...

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Sports | Monday 8 October, 2018 3:05 pm

The launch of “Saudi Star Drift 2018” championship, the most popular Motorsport in Saudi Arabia

Following  the outstanding success achieved over the past years, announced today in Jeddah the launch of “Saudi Drift Star 2018” championship Kingdom wide, which is organized by the Motorsports developer in Saudi Arabia Captain Abdullah Bakhashab, under the supervision of the...

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