Riyadh Chamber explores business in Madayn’s industrial cities
A Saudi business delegation, led by Riyadh Chamber and representing over 70 Saudi companies, has explored the investment landscape and diverse investment prospects during their visit to Samail Industrial City. Eng Musallam bin Mohammed Al Shehri, Head of Operations Sector at Oman’s Industrial Estates (Madayn), gave a brief on Madayn’s vision which focuses on advancing […]
Saudia to operate flying taxis to ferry pilgrims between Jeddah and Makkah
Saudi Arabian Airlines unveiled plans to operate flying taxis to ferry Hajj pilgrims between King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and hotels in Makkah. Saudia intends to buy around 100 aircraft to operate the service. The Saudi national carrier is making preparations to use air taxis as a new mode of transportation during the Hajj […]
Saudi Arabia at WEF 2024 in Davos: Showcasing Vision 2030 and global economic leadership
Amidst a backdrop of global economic and socio-political shifts, Saudi Arabia is set to make a significant appearance at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2024 in Davos. Led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal Bin Farhan, the high-powered delegation will represent the Kingdom from Jan. 15-19, 2024, under the fitting theme of […]
Namibia criticizes German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case
Namibia has condemned former colonial ruler Germany for rejecting a case at a UN court accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Germany has offered to intervene on Israel’s behalf in the case brought by South Africa at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. President Hage Geingob urged Germany to “reconsider its […]
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 […]