Saudi Arabia aims to recycle 95% of waste, boosting GDP by SR120 billion
The Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA) has revealed a plan to develop the waste sector in the Kingdom, which includes achieving up to 95% recycling. This initiative is expected to contribute approximately SR120 billion to the gross domestic product. Additionally, it aims for the sustainability of recycling up to 100 million tons annually, […]
Saudi passport advances its global ranking to 61st among over 200 countries
The Saudi passport advanced its global ranking to 61st during the current year of 2024 from 65 during the year 2023. The ranking was made among passports of more than 200 countries in the world, in terms of the number of countries that its holder is allowed to enter without obtaining a visa. It was […]
SASO delegation visits China to enhance partnership & product quality
Saudi Standards, Metrology, and Quality Organization (SASO) Governor Dr. Saad bin Othman Alkasabi has visited China with the aim of strengthening the partnership between the two sides and enhancing product quality. Dr. Alkasabi highlighted the Kingdom’s success in advancing its economy to become one of the most competitive in the world, as outlined in the […]
Saudi Arabia inks energy cooperation agreement with Jordan
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Jordan’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Dr. Saleh Al-Kharabsheh have signed a cooperation agreement between the countries in the field of energy. The cooperation agreement was signed in a meeting held in Riyadh. During the meeting, they discussed the prospects of cooperation in various […]
Saudi plastic and petrochem firms taking part in Plastex 2024
Fifteen Saudi companies, specialising in the plastic and petrochemical industries, are participating in the 19th edition of plastics and rubber exhibition, Plastex 2024, being held at the Egypt International Exhibition Center in Cairo, a report said. The exhibition, where more than 500 companies from 50 Arab and other countries, are taking part, is showcasing modern […]
Deals worth $7bn signed on first day of FMF24 in Riyadh
The first day of the third edition of Future Minerals Forum (FMF) saw the signing of 20 agreements and memorandums of understanding worth a total of SAR27 billion riyals ($7 billion) between government agencies, companies and other organizations participating in the Forum. These included agreements connected with mining exploration, technology and communications, as well as […]
Roshn, Partanna to build carbon-negative concrete facility in KSA
Saudi Arabia’s premier real estate developer Roshn said it has entered into a partnership agreement with Partanna Arabia, a Riyadh-based climate technology company, for joint collaboration on the potential construction of a state-of-the-art carbon-negative concrete production facility. The facility is planned to initially deliver carbon-negative pavers, and has the potential to produce blocks, tile, precast […]
Turki Badhris appointed president of Microsoft Arabia, aiming to spearhead digital transformation
Microsoft has announced the appointment of Turki Badhris as President of Microsoft Arabia. Badhris will be responsible for leading Microsoft’s business in the Kingdom and driving the company’s innovation initiatives to accelerate digital transformation, in line with country’s Vision 2030. Microsoft Arabia operates with three offices, over 200 employees, and a network of more than […]
Hajj minister: 2023 witnessed record number of 13.55 million Umrah pilgrims
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced on Monday that the number of pilgrims who have performed Umrah during the year 2023 reached a record number of 13.55 million. The increase in the number of Umrah pilgrims is estimated at five million or 58 percent while compared to the year 2019, he said. […]
Crown Prince emphasizes peace path restoration for Palestinian rights in Blinken meeting
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman met on Monday with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the winter camp in AlUla. During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States, and discussed areas of joint cooperation and ways to develop them to achieve mutual […]