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• Saudi Arabia announces prequalified bidders for 2 GW/8 GWh battery storage tender

  The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has released a list of 33 prequalified bidders for its 2 GW/8 GWh battery energy storage system (BESS) tender. The tender, structured as a build-own-operate model, attracted major international players including Masdar, ACWA Power, EDF, TotalEnergies, Jinko Power and more. Prominent companies from China, South Korea, and Japan also feature, including Samsung, the China Energy Overseas Investment Company, China Power Engineering Consulting Group International Engineering, and China Southern Power Grid International.

• Saudi Arabia launches humanitarian air bridge to Syria to deliver food, shelter and medical supplies

  Saudi Arabia on Wednesday launched a humanitarian air bridge to Syria, delivering food, shelter and medical supplies' The air bridge, established by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), aims to 'alleviate the effects of the difficult conditions currently facing the Syrian people', the official Saudi Press Agency reported. Others, including the European Union and Ukraine, have also announced aid for Syria, where the United Nations said seven out of 10 people need support. Riyadh's air bridge will 'be followed by another land bridge in the coming days,' said Abdullah al-Rabeeah, the head of KSrelief.

• Saudi Arabia launches humanitarian air bridge to Syria

  Saudi Arabia on Wednesday launched an air bridge to Syria to supply the country with goods of daily need, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. It added that the first flight from King Khalid International Airport took off to Damascus carrying food, shelter and medical items. The total aid provided by Saudi Arabia to the Syrian people from 2011 to the end of 2024 amounted to $857 million, according to SPA.

• Saudi Arabia launches largest regional salmon production center

  Known for its dates and fruit, the central Saudi province of Hail is now stepping into the seafood scene with the launch of the Middle East’s largest salmon production center, backed by the Saudi Environment, Water, and Agriculture Ministry. The 10,000-square-meter facility features aquaponic systems, advanced water recycling, and a hatchery producing 5 million juvenile salmon annually. Once fully operational, the center will produce 10,000 tons of salmon per year, helping to cut into Saudi Arabia’s current annual imports of 23,000 tons.

• Saudi Arabia announces major labour rule change

  Saudi Arabia’s domestic labour sector, the largest in the Middle East with 3.74 million domestic workers, is undergoing significant reforms to enhance recruitment and safeguard workers’ rights. Launched in February 2024 through the Musaned platform, the insurance covering domestic labour contracts is a key development. It ensures that both employers and domestic workers are granted their due rights, such as salary and compensation for unforeseen circumstances. The insurance is mandatory for the first two years of employment and optional thereafter. This insurance provides compensation for domestic workers in cases of permanent disability due to accidents and safeguards their financial rights if employers default on payments.

• Rock art in Saudi Arabia’s Harrat is testament to ancient life, cultural exchange

  The Harrat region, south of Tabuk, is a treasure trove of ancient history, boasting a remarkable collection of rock art that provides a fascinating glimpse into past civilizations, according to the Saudi Press Agency report. The rugged volcanic landscape served as a canvas for ancient inhabitants, who expressed their beliefs, experiences, and social interactions through intricate engravings and paintings. Depictions of hunting scenes, made using simple tools, offer a window into the daily lives of the early inhabitants of these areas, the SPA report noted. Rock art also provides a record of the fauna that once lived in the region, including oryx, gazelles, and even tigers.

• Saudi Arabia leverages project management to achieve Vision 2030 milestones

  Saudi Arabia’s success under Vision 2030 is evident across several key sectors. With 87 percent of initiatives either completed or on track, the Kingdom has made significant strides in improving its business environment, generating employment, and advancing major projects like NEOM and the Red Sea Project. Badr Al-Dulami, deputy minister of transport and logistics services for roads affairs, described project management as the “pulse of transformation,” underscoring its role in fostering competitiveness and innovation.

• Who were Saudi Arabia’s biggest sports stars of 2024?

  As the sports landscape in Saudi Arabia continues to shift and develop, more heroes than ever before are emerging across a variety of sports – their athletic achievements helping put the Kingdom on the sporting map. In a year that saw the Olympic Games take place in Paris, there were several new faces who saw their reputations explode – as well as some established names who consolidated their sporting celebrity. Here Al Arabiya English rounds up the biggest Saudi sports stars of 2024.

• Hyundai Motor and Global Industry Leaders Conclude Hydrogen Fuel Cell Coach Bus Trial in Saudi Arabia
  Hyundai Motor Company, in partnership with Saudi Transport General Authority, Saudi Public Transport Company (SAPTCO/SAT), Almajdouie Motors Company, Air Products Qudra, Abdullah Hashim Gases, and ARAMCO, has successfully concluded a strategic initiative to evaluate the hydrogen-based mobility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The collaboration involved a two-month trial of the Hyundai Universe Fuel Cell Coach Bus in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. The project aimed to assess the feasibility and performance of hydrogen-powered transportation, marking a significant milestone in the Kingdom’s journey toward sustainable mobility.

• Saudi Arabia: Workers entitled to wages in lieu of unused leave
  Saudi Arabia, home to a large community of expat workers, has stressed that employees are entitled to receive wages for the days of due leave if he/she quits work before using them under the kingdom’s labour system. The Saudi labour law also stipulates that the worker has the right to get paid leave of not less than 10 days and a maximum of 15 days, including the Muslim Eid Al Adha holiday, to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage in and around Mecca once during the time of his service if he/she has not performed the obligatory Islamic duty before. To obtain the Hajj leave, the worker should spend at least two consecutive years working for the same employer, who may determine the number of workers granted this leave annually according to the requirements of the work.

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