Business & Money | Sunday 15 September, 2024 9:14 am

With Saudi Participation, Startup20 Summit Kicks off in Sao Paulo, Brazil

The Startup20 Summit has commenced in Sao Paulo, Brazil. A Saudi delegation led by Prince Fahd bin Mansour bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz, Head of the Saudi Startup Group within the G20, is participating in the summit in partnership with NEOM, the entity supporting Saudi participation in Startup20.Saudi...

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Government | Sunday 15 September, 2024 9:06 am

Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement with Brazilian Space Agency at G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting

Saudi Space Agency Vice Chairman and CEO Dr. Mohammed Altamimi led the Saudi delegation to the fifth edition of the G20 Space Economy Leaders Meeting, held in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil between September 11 and 13.The meeting, initiated during Saudi Arabia's G20 presidency, focused this year on "Space...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 September, 2024 8:59 am

CMA’s new 3-year strategy supports investor protection: ElKuwaiz

The Capital Market Authority (CMA) achieved many ambitious goals in its previous strategies for our financial market, which helped the Saudi financial market rank among the world’s top 10 markets, Chairman Mohammed ElKuwaiz said.   Therefore, the authority’s recently announced...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 September, 2024 8:58 am

GO to acquire 51% Stake in eJad for SAR 86.7 Million

Etihad Atheeb Telecommunication Co. (GO) signed on Sept. 14 a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to acquire a 51% equity stake in eJad Tech Co. for a total consideration of SAR 86.7 million.   In a statement to Tadawul, the company pointed out that the acquisition will be...

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Business & Money | Sunday 15 September, 2024 8:57 am

Al Akaria says Bayan’s guarantor ordered to pay SAR 187.5M

Saudi Real Estate Co. (Al Akaria) said that a final ruling was issued on Sept. 14 by the Commercial Court in Riyadh, ordering the defendant Mohammed Obeid Al-Hammad to pay the company SAR 187.5 million. In a statement to Tadawul, the company entered into an agreement with Al Bayan Holding...

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Business & Money | Saturday 14 September, 2024 12:09 pm

Al-Falih: 750 Chinese companies drive major projects in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih said that around 750 Chinese companies are currently operating in Saudi Arabia, contributing to major construction projects, including NEOM.   In an interview with Xinhua, Al-Falih stressed that the Kingdom aspires to have more Chinese...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 14 September, 2024 12:06 pm

Finance, manufacturing in Saudi Arabia most vulnerable to cyberattacks: Official

The finance and manufacturing sectors in Saudi Arabia are the most vulnerable to cyberattacks, Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper reported, citing Samir Omar, CEO of Middle East and North Africa Information Security Conference (MENA ISC).   The finance sector experienced 18.2% of these...

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Business & Money | Saturday 14 September, 2024 12:04 pm

S&P affirms Saudi Arabia’s rating at A/A-1, outlook positive

S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Saudi Arabia to “Positive” from “Stable” and affirmed its 'A/A-1' long- and short-term foreign and local currency unsolicited sovereign credit ratings.   In a recent report, the agency said its rating reflects the Saudi...

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Healthcare | Saturday 14 September, 2024 12:34 am

Response Plus Medical signs MoU with SkyAngels Air Ambulance for medical air evacuation services

Response Plus Medical Services LLC (RPM), a subsidiary of Response Plus Holding PJSC – the largest pre-hospital care and emergency medical services provider in the UAE and KSA – has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with SkyAngels Air Ambulance, a UK-based provider of emergency medical ...

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Business & Money | Friday 13 September, 2024 3:49 pm

Informa Tharawat and Real Estate Regulatory Authority sign MoU to cohost Qatar Real Estate Forum and Cityscape 2024

Cityscape Qatar, the premier real estate event, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Aqarat), to host an exceptional edition of the Qatar Real Estate Forum and Cityscape 2024.  Held under the patronage of HE Sheikh Mohammed bin ...

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