Business & Money | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:30 am

Minister of Transport says 27 shipping lines added in 2023

Saudi Arabia added 27 new shipping lines in 2023, leading to faster arrival of goods, higher revenues, and improved shipping rates, Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser said at the 2024 Budget Forum.   The country is on the right track regarding the national strategy...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:26 am

Saudi Arabia, Russia agrees to boost cooperation in oil, petchem

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud held an official meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin during the latter’s visit to the Kingdom, where they discussed historical and strategic relations between both countries and means of development in all...

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Business & Money | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:16 am

Ministry of Housing aims to raise home ownership by 1% annually

Minister of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing Majid Al-Hogail said that the ministry is working to increase the home ownership rate by 1% annually since 2020, by adding more than 100,000 residential units every year.   Speaking during the 2024 Budget Forum, the minister...

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Government | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:14 am

Crown Prince launches urban plan, branding of Qiddiya city

Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Prime Minister and Chairman of the board of directors of the Qiddiya Investment Co. (QIC) launched the urban design for the city of Qiddiya and Qiddiya’s brand, Saudi Press Agency reported. Qiddiya city will become, in the near future, the foremost global...

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Business & Money | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:03 am

Mining sector targets economic goals, not financial: Alkhorayef

Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said the ministry’s goal in the mining sector is an economic and not a financial one, adding that the Kingdom has become one of the world’s key countries in terms of mining sector...

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Business & Money | Friday 8 December, 2023 8:01 am

Vision 2030 propels economic diversification: Alibrahim

Vision 2030 created a fertile and conducive environment, turning economic diversification from a mere plan into a certainty, Faisal Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, said.   National capabilities have now become a long-term priority, he added, during the dialogue session...

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Government | Friday 8 December, 2023 6:32 am

80% of HRSD ministry services digital; Crown Prince raised female participation target to 40%

Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD) provides 1,000 automated digital services, or 80% of all the ministry’s 1,300 services, Minister Ahmed Al-Rajhi said in the Saudi Budget 2023 Forum.   The digital transformation journey began four years ago, aiming to make...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 December, 2023 3:25 pm

DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences Celebrates the 52nd Unification of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront Hotel & Residences, a leading hotel in Sharjah, is proud to celebrate the 52nd unification of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) attended by its dedicated team members. As the UAE marks this historic occasion, DoubleTree by Hilton Sharjah Waterfront...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 6 December, 2023 2:03 pm

UNWRAP ENCHANTING FAMILY MEMORIES AT SWISSOTEL THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Cherish the festive season and enter a world of magical family momentsas Swissotel Al Ghurair welcomesdiscerning diners and residents into a season of merriment and fun-packed activities, promising a festive journey like no other. Relish...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 6 December, 2023 11:58 am

HONOR's Green Revolution is Paving the Way for a Sustainable Future

In a time when worries about climate change are increasing, HONOR is leading the way in a significant shift, taking decisive steps to tackle environmental challenges and commit to a future with lower carbon emissions. In response to the global call for sustainable practices, HONOR is actively...

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