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  • Davos 2023: Saudi-US partnership is crucial for global security, says Saudi envoy

    "Yes there was a moment of conflict and disagreement, but that doesn't take away from the fact that we are both strategic allies and we are friends, and this relationship is critical for the world," envoy Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud said at a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

  • Borderless partnerships critical for energy transition in Middle East

    Energy investments in the Middle East and North Africa have been rising - they are projected to grow nine percent in the next five years to more than $879 billion. About 98 GW of new renewables capacity is planned across the region, with 39 GW due to come on stream by 2025.

  • Saudi Ports Authority partners with Marasi to establish Seafarers Club

    The Saudi Ports Authority, also known as Mawani, has signed a deal with Marasi Marine Services Co. to establish Seafarers Club at Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam and Ras Tanura Port. According to a Saudi Press Agency report, the Seafarers Club will be established to provide housing and entertainment services to local and international ship crews and international shipping lines. This will improve port facilities in the Kingdom, in line with the goals outlined in Vision 2030.

  • Saudi Culinary Arts Commission begins search for country’s most important dishes

    The Saudi Culinary Arts Commission has announced the ‘National & Regional Dishes Narratives’ initiative – a national initiative which seeks to identify and celebrate local dishes in Saudi culture across various regions in the Kingdom. In addition to identifying a national dish, the initiative will also include a study of the dishes that best represent each region of the kingdom to be selected and announced later this year. As part of the announcement, the commission has chosen ‘Jareesh’ as the national dish of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and ‘Maqshush’ as the Saudi national dessert.

  • Tales of the Bedouin – Part XXVI: The Remarkable Life of Bdah Al Hajri– Part 5, Finale

    In this series, Mark Lowey, known as “Abu Jack” (Father of Jack) to his Saudi friends, tells the story of Bdah Al Hajri, whom he first encountered in the desert as an infant in 1979. Reunited in 2013, Abu Jack and Bdah have become close friends.

  • Kevin Hart on the hunt for Yas Island ambassador with $100,000 salary

    Once hired, the ambassador will take part in a variety of tourism activities for Yas Island, after arriving in Abu Dhabi in business class. The ambassador will then be provided accommodation on the island’s Fabulous Suite of W for 60 days. The winner will get to experience karting sessions on the Formula 1 track, as well as indoor climbing and skydiving at Clymb.

  • The Social Dialogue Forum: Bringing together the Saudi labor market’s related parties

    The Social Dialogue Forum shed light on the opportunities and challenges found in the labor market, through (3) main topics which included "The Impact of Training and Qualification Programs in Developing the Skills of National Cadres", "Business Models and Their Role in Developing the Work Environment", and "Protecting Wages and Documenting Contracts". (6) important initiatives fall under these topics, characterized by a specific mechanism for their implementation under the umbrella of concerted national efforts.

  • Chart: Fragile Democracy

    The share of the world living in either an electoral or liberal democracy was at its highest in the year 2000 when the figure was at 54 percent. As our infographic illustrates, this took a steep dive in 2019, dropping from 50 percent down to just 32. While the fragility of democracy is also plain to see elsewhere in the chart, this is the most dramatic example over the assessed period.

  • Saudi Arabia issues mandate to display works by kingdom’s artists in hotels

    "It is very exciting as the Saudi art world has been making great strides locally and internationally. Like any other society, artists need stronger markets to support and encourage their art. "This decision also goes hand in hand with Vision 2030 as it supports diversifying the economy and increasing local content. "Hotels are one of the first stops that any tourist makes and for them to be showcasing Saudi art shows pride in local culture and enriches tourists' journey and understanding of our culture."

  • Saudi Database to Boost Women Participation in Economic Sectors

    It will do so by building a database for directing invitations to enable women to enter appropriate projects. At the Council of Saudi Chambers, a Women Empowerment Coordination Council (WECC) was established in accordance with a Cabinet decision. The decision stipulated the formation of a women’s committee with experience and competence to coordinate with the relevant authorities to encourage private sector establishments to find activities and fields of work for Saudi women.