Saudi Ministry of Investment, tech firm Endava sign MoU to propel digitalization efforts
Saudi Arabia’s digital advancement will soon accelerate thanks to a new agreement signed by the Kingdom’s Ministry of Investment with global tech company Endava. The memorandum of understanding with the London-based firm, which is publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange, will see both entities collaborate to offer Saudi organizations a swift path to impactful digital transformation, according to […]
Saudi Arabia selected to chair WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the World Trade Organization was selected to chair the entity’s Dispute Settlement Body for the year 2024-2025. According to a release, Saqer Al-Moqbel was appointed unanimously by the WTO’s General Council during its meeting on March 22. The DSB is responsible for addressing issues referred by WTO members regarding their […]
Shipping service ‘Galex’ added to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam
Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has introduced a new shipping service named “Galex” to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam, the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced. The new shipping service will link King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam to eight regional and international ports, including Shanghai, Xiamen, Dachan Bay, and Qingdao in China; Busan in Korea; […]
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain sign transportation MoUs
Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) focused on the future of transportation and road maintenance and safety. The MoUs aim to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in the transportation and logistics services sector, said a Saudi Press Agency report. Representing their respective sides during the signing were Saudi Minister […]
Saudi foreign minister meets Singaporean counterpart in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan welcomed Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh on Sunday. The meeting focused on discussing the evolving relations between the two friendly nations and exploring ways to further enhance and support these ties across various fields. Additionally, the ministers delved […]
ACWA Power says breakdown at Morocco solar plant costs firm $47m
Saudi Arabian renewable energy utility ACWA Power International on Sunday reported a storage breakdown at one of the solar plants it operates in Morocco that will cost the company an estimated $47m. The 150-megawatt plant, part of the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, will be forced to remain idle until November 2024, the company said in a bourse […]
4-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday for Saudi private and non-profit sectors
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced that there will be four-day Eid Al-Fitr holiday for the private and non-profit sectors in the Kingdom. The ministry said that the holiday will start at the end of the working on Monday, Ramadan 29, corresponding to April 8. “Employers must adhere to what has […]
Over 10 million worshipers perform prayers at Prophet’s Mosque in first 10 days of Ramadan
The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced that during the first 10 days of Ramadan the Prophet’s Mosque welcomed a total of 9,818,474 worshipers and visitors. This influx was managed alongside integrated and high-quality services that facilitated smooth and efficient prayer sessions for […]
SAMI launches naval systems development facility in Riyadh
Saudi Arabian Military Industries has announced that one of its key units, SAMI Navantia Naval Industries, has launched the Naval Systems Integration and Development Center of Excellence (NSID) at the company’s headquarters in Riyadh. The centre marks a significant milestone in SAMI Navantia’s contribution to achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, said a statement […]
SAL Saudi Logistics seals land lease deal with Taiba Airports
SAL Saudi Logistics Services (SAL), a market leading air cargo handler and a member of Saudi Arabian Airlines Corporation, said it has signed an agreement with Taiba Airports Operation Company for the leasing of a prime plot at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The transaction, which is valued at SAR420,000 per year […]