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Gulf Business gears up for debut Saudi summit on 3 September

The discussions will cover key themes relevant to any business aiming to operate or expand within Saudi Arabia

Saudi Foundation Day

Saudi Arabia National Day celebrations: Google Doodle, fireworks and air show

Saudi National Day, celebrated annually on September 23, marks the unification of the kingdom

Al Nassr Club presents Ronaldo at a ceremenoy in Marsool Park, Riyadh courtesy SPA

Saudi National Day: Cristiano Ronaldo dons thobe in new Al Nassr video

The video released by his football club features Cristiano Ronaldo and his teammates taking part in the national celebrations

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Saudi Arabia to mark National Day 2023: Date, theme, significance and celebrations

Saudi National Day is celebrated to mark the unification of Hejaz and Najd into  one unified kingdom

UNGA78 climate ambition summit

UNGA78: Dr Sultan Al Jaber at Climate Ambition Summit

The summit was convened by the UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres, and was attended by world leaders, the private sector and civil society

Red Sea International

Red Sea Global celebrates first flight to new airport

The airport, assigned the code RSI, witnessed the arrival of its first flight by Saudia Airlines.

Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s interview with Fox News: US, Israel, golf and more

The interview conducted by TV host Bret Baier touched upon a range of international issues

ADES Holding announces share price on IPO Image courtesy Ades Group

PIF-backed ADES Holding gets $76.5bn in orders for Riyadh IPO

ADES set the final offer price for the offering at SAR13.50 per share, implying a market capitalisation of SAR15.2bn at listing

Saudi’s flyadeal takes possession of 30th aircraft (Image: Supplied by flyadeal)

Saudi’s flyadeal takes possession of 30th aircraft

The 186-seat A320 neo aircraft is offered in a 3-3 all-economy class configuration

Amer Kharbush shines the spotlight on ROSHN’s design philosophy

Exclusive: Amer Kharbush shines the spotlight on ROSHN’s design philosophy

The group’s head of programme and project management tells Gulf Business that MARAFY is an example of the company’s approach to integrated community development

edtech

Edtech: Using technology to connect stakeholders

YaSchools started as a directory that hosted information of about schools but has evolved into a multi-service platform

Saudi Aramco to acquire Chile’s Esmax Distribusción

Saudi Aramco to acquire Chile’s Esmax Distribusción

The transaction will give Aramco access to retail fuel stations, airport operations, fuel distribution terminals and a lubricant blending plant

Jeddah Tower

Jeddah Tower: Construction resumes on world’s tallest tower

It will be a mixed-use building featuring a luxury hotel, office space, serviced apartments, luxury condominiums and the world’s highest observatory

Flynas to begin flights to Addis Ababa from Riyadh and Jeddah (Image: Supplied by flynas)

Flynas to begin flights to Addis Ababa from Riyadh and Jeddah

From next month, the carrier will operate services thrice a week from both Saudi cities to the Ethiopian capital

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WhatsApp Channels sees global rollout, includes UAE and Saudi Arabia

Channels is a one-way broadcast feature that allows admins to send text, photos, videos, stickers, and polls to their followers

VFS global passport service offered thru camps Image VFS Global

Saudi Arabia: VFS Global, Indian embassy simplify passport renewal, attestation for Indians

VFS Global will conduct consular camps that offer passport renewal and document attestation services for Indian citizens in the kingdom

ACWA Power Chairman Mohammad Abunayyan

Saudi’s ACWA Power inks clean energy deals with Chinese firms

In the past, the energy company has partnered successfully with Chinese companies in installing the largest wind turbine in Central Asia among other projects

Tanmiah, Ukraine’s MHP invest in poultry value chain

Ukraine’s MHP, Tanmiah invest in Saudi Arabia’s poultry value chain

The partnership is expected to significantly boost food security and self-sufficiency in poultry products in Saudi Arabia

Marriott’s Autograph Collection to open in AlUla (Image: Supplied by Marriott International)

Marriott’s Autograph Collection to open in AlUla

The new hotel is set to open in 2025 and will be located in downtown AlUla

SAL Saudi Logistics IPO

SAL Saudi Logistics to sell 30% stake via IPO on local bourse

The shareholders are offering 24 million shares in the cargo firm, equivalent to 30 per cent of the paid-up capital post-listing

Saudi Arabia-India trade

Saudi Arabia to open investment office in India

Saudi minister said the government will send a delegation to India to look into the feasibility of opening such an office

EFG Hermes, Saudi Exchange showcase Saudi investment potential

EFG Hermes, Saudi Exchange showcase Saudi investment potential

The kingdom continues to be under-represented in the portfolios of emerging markets investors despite being the sixth index in the MSCI EM Index

G20 India

G20 Summit: 11 key highlights of the New Delhi declaration

Leaders from the G20 economies found common ground in spite of different stances on various issues

Saudi Arabia - India meet

Saudi Arabia, India sign 47 MoUs during Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman’s state visit

Saudi Arabia and India have signed a bilateral agreement to bolster the investment climate in both countries

Red Sea Global, Masdar and EDF sign for Amaala utlities concession agreement Image Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global, EDF, Masdar ink Amaala multi-utilities concession deal

Amaala will be powered entirely by solar energy, saving the equivalent of nearly half a million tonnes of CO2 emissions every year

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman, Indian PM Modi to meet: Trade, connectivity, defence on agenda

The two leaders will discuss all aspects of the bilateral including political, security, defence, economic, cultural and people-to-people ties

Brands For Less

IQ Robotics, Brands For Less Group unveil multi-million-dirham robotics transformation

Marking its fourth collaborative robotics transformation, the agreement aims to facilitate BFL Group’s expansion into Saudi Arabia

Abu Dhabi’s ICON unveils new brand identity

ICON set to launch new brand identity, opens office in Saudi Arabia

The new brand identity is designed to reflect the innovative company’s global vision

Saudi PIF-backed ADES Holding set to raise SAR4.6bn in IPO

Saudi PIF-backed ADES Holding seeks to raise SAR4.6bn from IPO

The company is selling 237.1 million new shares in the IPO while its shareholders are selling about 101.6 million shares

G20

G20 summit: UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, US announce historic trade corridor deal

The UAE, Saudi Arabia, India, EU, US and other G20 partners agreed to explore a shipping corridor project to augment trade between Europe and Indian subcontinent