Saudi Ministry inks agreement with University of Chicago
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Economy and Planning has formalized a three-year research agreement with the University of Chicago’s Division of Social Sciences in order to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and effective public policy. This collaboration will concentrate on conducting economic research to inform social and economic policies in Saudi Arabia, fostering local talent, […]
Saudi Space Agency strikes MoU with US firm Sierra Space
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sierra Space, a US leading company in the field of space technologies, to exchange knowledge, skills, and experiences and develop national capabilities and competencies in the space sector and its technologies. The MoU affirms the Agency’s commitment to expanding its global partnerships […]
Saudi SSA & Axiom Space sign sector development agreement
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Axiom Space, an American privately funded space infrastructure developer, with the aim of developing Saudi national capabilities in various areas of the space sector. The MoU was signed during an official visit of the Saudi Digital Economy, Space, and Innovation delegation to […]
Saudi wealth fund to buy stake in luxury hotel chain Rocco Forte
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will buy a “significant” minority stake in luxury hotel group Rocco Forte Hotels and expand into various markets, the owner of the UK’s Balmoral hotel said on Monday. Founders Rocco Forte and his sister Olga Polizzi will remain as executive chairman and deputy chair, respectively, it said, adding that the […]
Saudi FM attends GCC ministerial preparatory meeting
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended the activities of the 158th meeting of the Preparatory Ministerial Council for the 44th session of the Supreme Council of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in Doha on Sunday. The meeting was chaired by Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al […]