Environment & Energy | Saturday 20 April, 2024 4:59 am

ACWA Power partners with IRENA to provide sustainable energy solutions

ACWA Power signed an agreement to partner with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to provide sustainable energy solutions, and aims to accelerate the adoption and sustainable use of renewable energy across the globe, the utility said in a statement.   IRENA is the lead ...

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Beauty & Style | Friday 19 April, 2024 10:48 am

“Jazeera Paints” Training Institute Launches the “Future Leaders” Program

The Training Institute of “Jazeera Paints”, the leading company in the industry of paints, colors, and construction solutions, has launched the first sessions of the "Future Leaders" program for 50 of its employees, in an effort to develop and empower their abilities and skills,  as...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 19 April, 2024 9:55 am

SABIC, BASF, Linde launch demo plant for world's 1st electric steam cracker furnace

Saudi Basic Industries Corp. (SABIC), BASF and Linde inaugurated today, April 17, the demonstration plant for the world’s first large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnaces, following three years of development, engineering, and construction works. The regular operation of the...

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Technology & IT | Friday 19 April, 2024 9:20 am

Virgin Mobile Saudi Arabia signs strategic JV partnership with HITEK to develop smart cities in the Kingdom

 Middle East regional technology services company, HITEK, part of the Farnek group of companies, has signed a JV partnership with Virgin Mobile Saudi; a Beyond ONE group company, as the preferred technology partner to enable a joint strategic approach to developing smart cities in Saudi...

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Business & Money | Friday 19 April, 2024 9:17 am

Alkhorayef Water awarded SAR 1.72B contract by NWC

Alkhorayef Water and Power Technologies Co. (AWPT) won on April 17 a long-term operation and maintenance contract from National Water Co. (NWC) for sewage treatment plants (Package 7) in Al-Ahsa city. The contract is valued at SAR 1.72 billion, exclusive of VAT, according to a filing to...

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Government | Friday 19 April, 2024 7:35 am

Saudi Arabia starts reducing payment of accumulated traffic fines by 50%

The General Department of Traffic (GDT) started April 18, reducing the payment of accumulated traffic fines by 50%. The decision applies traffic violations committed by Saudi nationals, residents, visitors, and GCC nationals before today, GDT said in a statement.  To...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 April, 2024 10:38 am

Saudi Arabia Highlights Investment Initiatives in Tourism at International Hospitality Investment Forum

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism is currently taking a prominent stage at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), presenting a unique opportunity for global investors to dive into the thriving tourism landscape of the Kingdom. With the spotlight on the Tourism Investment Enablers...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 18 April, 2024 10:35 am

DIRIYAH COMPANY GROUP CEO JERRY INZERILLO APPOINTED UNITED NATIONS TOURISM AMBASSADOR

Diriyah Company Group CEO Jerry Inzerillo has been appointed a United Nations Tourism Ambassador during the first ever UN Sustainability week in New York. The accolade recognizes his achievements as a global visionary in the hospitality industry and internationally acknowledged visionary in tourism ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 18 April, 2024 8:52 am

Budget Saudi CEO: AutoWorld acquisition marks company’s largest-ever deal, to boost market share

United International Transportation Co.’s (Budget Saudi) acquisition of Al-Jazira Equipment Co. Ltd (AutoWorld) paves the way for a new era of growth opportunities, driven by a robust and strong Saudi economy, President & Group CEO Fawaz Danish told Argaam in an...

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Government | Wednesday 17 April, 2024 10:12 am

Riyadh Gears Up for the 2024 Islamic Development Bank Group’s Annual Meetings and IsDB Golden Jubilee Celebration

The Islamic Development Bank Group (IsDB) is set to hold its 2024 Annual Meetings and IsDB Golden Jubilee in Riyadh from April 27-30, under the Royal Patronage of the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud. The 2024 Annual Meetings will be held under the theme of...

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