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  • Saudi’s Haramain high-speed train ready to start operations

    The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has completed the preparatory operation for the Haramain High-speed Train before operations, which will start next Thursday, with the start of transporting pilgrims from Mina to Arafat. During the recent months, SAR has carried out maintenance and testing operations for the readiness of trains and stations in line with the highest standards of safety and quality to ensure the operation of the train among nine stations in the holy sites, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

  • Sentiance enters the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia market in partnership with iDRIVE

    Sentiance is pleased to announce the collaboration with iDRIVE as our first partnership in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. iDRIVE is the leading solution in the field of smart mobility and the first car sharing company in Saudi Arabia. Different from other car-sharing companies, iDRIVE owns their vehicles, they offer the newest models to meet people's different needs. Their vision is to offer affordable transportation for people in Saudi Arabia, moreover, car sharing is an aid in protecting the environment and saving money.

  • Tales of the Bedouin – Part XX: Journey to Meet The Son of Bathan

    In this piece, Mark Lowey, known as “Abu Jack” (father of Jack) to his Saudi friends, is escorted deep into the Rub Al Khali (the Empty Quarter) to meet, for the first time, the son of an old acquaintance. In Part 1, Abu Jack and his Saudi traveling companion, Quriyan Al Hajri (Abu Mohammed), are guided to a remote desert encampment. In Part 2 the hosts welcome Abu Jack and Abu Mohammed with a fusillade of gunshots into the air and they are invited to a khabsa dinner. After an eventful evening and good night’s sleep, Abu Jack awakens before dawn. Part 1

  • ‘No progress made’ on Iran nuclear talks: US State Department

    Indirect talks in Qatar's capital between Iran and the US on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal have concluded with "no progress made", a State Department spokesperson said late Wednesday. The negotiations in Doha were an attempt to reboot long-running European Union-mediated talks on a return to the 2015 agreement between Tehran and world powers.

  • Digital banking start-up YAP raises $41 mln, to expand into Saudi Arabia

    YAP, a digital bank in the United Arab Emirates, said on Monday it had raised $41 million in funding and targeted raising another roughly $20 million to finance its expansion plans. The investors so far included Saudi Arabia's Aljazira Capital, Abu Dawood Group, Astra Group and Audacia Capital. YAP said it intends to complete it Series A by the end of the year.

  • Establishing a Startup in Saudi Arabia

    While some barriers exist to setting up a business or startup as a foreigner in Saudi Arabia, such as the need to obtain permits and visas, the government of the Kingdom has also made it increasingly easy for entrepreneurs to set up shop.

  • Establishing a Startup in Saudi Arabia

    While some barriers exist to setting up a business or startup as a foreigner in Saudi Arabia, such as the need to obtain permits and visas, the government of the Kingdom has also made it increasingly easy for entrepreneurs to set up shop. Nevertheless, it’s important to check if you need to obtain a permit or visa for Saudi Arabia before planning a business venture in the country.

  • Saudi Arabia in early talks to take stake in UK’s Aston Martin

    Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is in early talks with British luxury carmaker Aston Martin (AML.L) about taking a stake in the business that could be worth 200 million pounds ($243.5 million), the Financial Times reported on Thursday. Shares in Aston Martin, which had fallen as much as 20% to a record low on Thursday, trimmed losses to trade 9% lower by 1502 GMT after the group stopped short of confirming or denying the media reports. Aston Martin instead said it regularly keeps its funding options under review.

  • Gamers8 and Spotify partner for Saudi Arabia’s first live international esports season – Fast Company Middle East | The future of tech, business and innovation.

    Gamers8, one of the biggest Esports and gaming events, has entered into an exclusive partnership with music streaming platform Spotify which will be the official audio streaming partner for the all-new esports and gaming season taking place live in Riyadh this summer.

  • Saudi Artists Marvel At Surprise Patron: Their Own Rulers

    "I'm being exhibited constantly here," she said. "I'm being rediscovered by my people, my community. They used to follow me on Instagram. Now they can actually go and see the artworks."