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  • Trail running in Saudi Arabia at the vanguard of change as the kingdom opens to tourism

    In Saudi Arabia, the French organisers expected to be tapping mainly into the Gulf expat market, but “were really surprised that Saudis registered in numbers”, said Jean-Charles Perrin, the CEO of Run for You. But insiders of the Saudi running scene said that there was now a genuine demand for running events in the Kingdom. Running now happily coexists with horse and camel racing, shooting, archery and falconry – traditional favourites among the Saudis, explains Nizar Al-Tuwaijri.

  • A Saudi-based startup capitalizes on gig-economy opportunities

    Founded by Mohamed Ibrahim, Abdul Rahman Al-Mudaiheem, Afnan Sherbeeni and Sara Alshimemri, Sabbar enables businesses in retail, entertainment and hospitality industries to book casual staff in the Kingdom during peak hours or high seasons from a roster of pre-qualified professionals.

  • The sky’s the limit for Golf Saudi’s ambitious project

    Golf Saudi has developed a tourism framework to align this strategy with tourism stakeholders in the country. Golf course developments are close to conclusion in the Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh and the Red Sea Project. In addition, other giga and mega projects in the Kingdom will also feature golf facilities at Diriyah Gate and Neom.

  • As a Saudi woman scientist, I’m tired of negative stereotypes

    Some of my US colleagues refused to believe I could have received an adequate education at home. I was constantly asked whether I could speak English, whether I had learnt this or that basic concept in medical school, or — as a Saudi woman — whether I would have problems working alongside men. It was a shock to hear such questions from people at world-class institutions.

  • Saudi female rapper denies arrest by authorities

    The Saudi Arabian female rapper behind music video Mecca Girl, which went viral on YouTube last month, has denied being detained by authorities. Asayel Al-Bishi was reported to have been arrested after the video, which featured shorts of young girls and boys dancing to her song, was taken down from the social platform.

  • COVID-19 hitting racing calendar – F1H2o Saudi Arabia race ‘postponed’

    H2O Racing, promoter and organizer of the UIM- F1H2O World Championship announces that the upcoming Grand Prix of Saudi Arabia has been postponed to a new date due to the coronavirus global outbreak. The decision has been taken in agree with the Local Organizers and the Official Authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure protection of all the Race’s participants

  • Bahrain mulls oil, gas transfer following Saudi Aramco IPO success

    The government is working on the project and may decide to proceed with it later this year, Oil Minister Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Khalifa said in an interview. It’s still deciding which assets to put into the proposed fund and how to value them, he said.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Wealth Fund Parts Ways With Three Top Executives

    Chief Strategy Officer Dennis Johnson, who had been in his role since 2018, has left, as well as the head of risk, Martin Botha, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Head of investment risk, Hassan Chehime, who had been with the PIF for about a year, also departed, the people said, asking not to be identified because the moves haven’t been publicly disclosed.

  • Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development launches instant work visa

    The minister of Human Resources and Social Development, Ahmed bin Suleiman Al-Rajhi, has launched a new instant work visa service. The ministry has carried out a number of extensive studies to determine the requirements of migrant workers, so that the new visa service meets their needs.

  • Lulu’s Yusuff Ali gets premium residency in Saudi Arabia

    Lulu Group which owns and operates more than 35 hypermarkets and supermarkets in Saudi Arabia, including ARAMCO Commissaries and National Guards super stores. In June 2019, Yusuff Ali had received the UAE’s Gold Card long-term residency visa. He was the first expat to receive the Gold Card in Abu Dhabi from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship.