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  • 17-day long Janadriyah festival for Saudi Heritage and Culture to begin April 3
     

    The 28th National Festival for Heritage and Culture at Al-Janadriyah showcasing the cultures and traditions of Saudi Arabia will open Wednesday, April 3, the Saudi Gazette reports. The festival is a display of Saudi culture and tradition. China is a guest country at the celebration, and will have a pavilion that is 2.000 sq. meters “at the […]

     
  • Twitter Use Booms in Saudi Arabia: Infographic
     

    Bit.ly, a link-tracking service company, published a comprehensive look at global social media use, which found that Saudi Arabia is rapidly embracing Twitter. “In this country, most of the social sharing happens on facebook and twitter, but what about in the rest of the world?” bit.ly asks on its company blog. The findings detail the number of […]

     
  • Unusual Video Footage Shows Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mosque Under Construction
     

    Amazing footage of the ongoing construction at Mecca’s Grand Mosque surfaced on Facebook, showing the large-scale reconstructive efforts at the holy site in Saudi Arabia. The video, shot from what looks like a crane, shows worshippers circling the Kaaba with construction efforts ongoing at the mataf expansion not far away. The amateur footage shows the […]

     
  • We’re here, can we come in? TASI and foreign investors
     

    The figurative lobby to the Tadawul All Shares Index (TASI), Saudi Arabia’s stock market, is filling up with eager investors.  Intrigued by the $387 billion Saudi stock market (three times the UAE bourses combined) and the $727 billion Saudi economy, many of them think… Brazil; whose fully accessible stock market’s capitalization exceeds $1 trillion. While […]

     
  • First of 84 new Boeing F-15SAs bound for Saudi Arabia Tested as U.S.-Saudi Military Relations Remain Active
     

    UPI.com reports that the first new Boeing F-15SA completed a successful test flight last month in the United States. The report quotes Lt. Gen. C. D. Moore II, the commander of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, who said, “The successful first flight of the F-15SA is a tremendous milestone for the program and […]

     
  • The Stunning Photos of Sultan Al-Ghamdi
     

    Elephant Rock, Devil’s Head Mountains, Desert Waves… These are some of the evocative names given to his Saudi landscape photos by Sultan Al-Ghamdi.  Qusay Fayoumi describes him as ‘talented and hardworking.’ Take a look for yourself at Sultan’s Flickr page by clicking here. Below are three of the featured photos, but be sure to check […]

     
  • The Saudi Economy 2013 and Investment Opportunities – CIT
     

    The Committee for International Trade is active in many countries promoting Saudi trade. In the United States it is a primary organizer of the US-Saudi Business Opportunities Forums that have been held in Chicago (2010) and Atlanta (2011).  The third in this series will be announced soon.  The Secretary General of CIT, Mr. Omar Bahlaiwa, […]

     
  • 2013 SACM Career Fair to Begin May 24 at the Gaylord Hotel, will host at least 8,000 Graduates
     

    SACM’s Career Fair will take place on May 24th, 2013 at the Gaylord National Harbor just outside of Washington, D.C., according to the Saudi Cultural Attache’s Office at the embassy in Washington. The joint graduation and career fair is an impressive event, in which graduating Saudi students descend on the U.S. capital to celebrate their […]

     
  • Al-Rabiah to Promote Saudi Auto Industry in U.S.
     

    The U.S.-Saudi Arabian Business Council (USSABC) issued a press release today to announce a new conference in Michigan to promote the Saudi auto industry. H.E. Tawfiq al Rabiah, the Saudi Minister of Commerce and Industry, is listed as a confirmed speaker of the event, which will “bring together senior Saudi Government officials, major Saudi industrialists, […]

     
  • Top 10 Salaries In Saudi Arabia
     

    The 2013 Gulf Business Salary Survey suggests it is good to be a CEO or managing director in Saudi Arabia; especially if you are a banking professional.  The Survey also examines trends with regard to Arab, Western and Asian professionals and the impact of Nitaqat on small and medium sized companies.

     

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  • Saudi Arabia supports joint statement on Gaza ceasefire and humanitarian crisis

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia's support for the joint statement issued by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar. The Kingdom reaffirmed its backing for ongoing efforts to establish a ceasefire and address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Saudi Arabia emphasized the urgency of ending the bloodshed, alleviating suffering, and safeguarding civilians. Additionally, the Kingdom stressed the importance of advancing toward the end of the occupation, achieving peace and security, and restoring the full legitimate rights of the Palestinian people.

  • Expat remittances from Saudi Arabia hits $3.2bn in June

    Expatriate remittances from Saudi Arabia reached $3.2 billion in June, reflecting an annual increase of 11.32 percent, according to the latest data from the Saudi Central Bank, also known as SAMA. This figure underscores the Kingdom’s significant role in global remittance flows and is a testament to the economic dynamics influencing the region.

  • Saudi Arabia signs IAEA protocol as nuclear plans advance

    Saudi Arabia has inched closer to obtaining US help to develop a nuclear energy programme by signing a protocol that ensures the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has legal rights to operate inside the kingdom. However an agreement to the inspection of nuclear facilities by the Vienna-based supervisory body, including a protocol that would allow snap visits, remains outstanding.  “As nuclear activities are poised to grow in Saudi Arabia, facilitating the work of IAEA staff as they carry out duties is key,” IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi posted on X, formerly Twitter, on August 7.

  • Saudi Arabia sees surge in cancer cases, Riyadh tops the list

    Saudi Arabia has reported approximately 22,000 cancer cases, with breast cancer being the most common type, according to Dr. Mushabib Al Asiri, Director General of the National Cancer Centre, with Riyadh leading the Kingdom in cancer cases. Dr. Al Asiri noted that the Saudi Oncology Registry, one of the country's foremost national registries, provides essential statistical data to enhance cancer-related health and preventive services. The registry's data indicates that of the 22,000 cases, around 17,941 are Saudi nationals, while 4,215 are non-Saudis.

  • Saudi Arabia’s startup appeal spans across diverse sectors

    The Saudi fintech sector has seen its fair share of new entrants during the first quarter of the year, with US-based MoneyHash being the most recent mover. Established in late 2020 by Nader Abdelrazik, Mustafa Eid, and Anisha Sekar, MoneyHash has set its sights on the Saudi market following a successful $4.5 million seed funding round in February.

  • Biden Lifts Ban on Offensive Weapons Sales to Saudi Arabia

    Biden had ordered the pause on the sale of precision-guided munitions and other weapons to pressure Riyadh to wind down its war against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The Saudis met their end of the bargain, according to a senior US official who asked not to be identified discussing a decision that hasn’t been publicly announced.

  • US to lift ban on offensive weapons sales to Saudi Arabia

    The Biden administration has decided to lift a ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Friday, reversing a three-year-old policy to pressure the kingdom to wind down the Yemen war. The State Department was lifting its suspension on certain transfers of air-to-ground munitions to Saudi Arabia, a senior department official confirmed. "We will consider new transfers on a typical case-by-case basis consistent with the Conventional Arms Transfer Policy," the official said.

  • Saudi Fisheries widens H1 2024 net loss to SAR 19.7M; Q2 at SAR 10.8M

    H1 2024 sales dropped 43%, primarily due to the decline in the wholesale and retail segments on supply challenges. The company reported a net loss at SAR 10.8 million for Q2 2024, compared to SAR 12.7 million in Q2 2023, on higher production costs and inclusion of fair value gains from the investment properties.

  • Spinneys Opens Its First Ever Grocery Store in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Spinneys, the popular UAE based grocery chain has opened its first store in the Saudi capital, Riyadh at La Strada Yard in An Nuzhah district. Spinneys stores offer a great range of local and international products including from the UK and USA. Spinneys aims to open 12 stores across the Kingdom by 2028, including 3 more stores in Riyadh and Jeddah this year.

  • Saudi Arabia Date Production Covers More than Local Needs

    Riyadh emerges as the top date producer, contributing 436,112 tons annually, followed by Qassim with 390,698 tons. Madinah and the Eastern Region also make substantial contributions, producing 263,283 tons and 203,069 tons respectively.