Championships on the line as SmackDown Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley and Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair defend titles in Jeddah Superdome WWE Superstars arrive in Saudi Arabia for historic WWE showdown in Jeddah   RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 26 MAY 2023 – The final countdown to this weekend’s WWE Night of Champions is underway, with the final matches announced to add to a historic event set to take Jeddah by storm on Saturday 27th May.  Alongside the historic return of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship for the headline title showdown between Seth Rollins and AJ Styles, the dominant forces from across SmackDown and Raw will be in attendance to defend their titles and take down their rivals inside the Jeddah Superdome this weekend.  Raw Women’s Champion Bianca Belair heads to ......read more

Dubai, Riyadh, - 17th May 2023: Formula E today announces that Jamie Reigle will step down as Chief Executive Officer. Over the last four years, Reigle has led Formula E in partnership with Founder and Chairman, Alejandro Agag, and will now move to an advisory role for the remainder of the season to ensure a seamless leadership transition. Appointed in 2019, Reigle navigated the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship through the pandemic, built a multi-disciplined executive team and introduced a series of initiatives that underpin Formula E’s strategic position and ongoing development.  During his tenure, Reigle oversaw the introduction of a new sporting format that has been met with the universal enthusiasm of fans, teams and partners, the launch of the GEN3 car and the implementation of technical, commercial ......read more

• The two- week festival ran from April 26th until May 13th and brought together adventure, heritage and culture     AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 17 May 2023: The AlUla Skies Festival, a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the wonders of the sky and the rich cultural heritage of AlUla, concluded this week after an incredible two weeks of activity. From April 26th to May 13th, the festival transformed the skies of AlUla into a vibrant canvas of adventure, stargazing, and mesmerizing adventure for visitors from around the world.  Aerial adventurers soared above AlUla’s breathtaking landscapes, taking hot air balloon rides that offered stunning panoramic views of the region’s unique rock formations, desert vistas, and ancient heritage sites. Thrilling hot air balloon rides and helicopter ......read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - 16 May 2023:  The third edition of the E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023, organised by Ejtemaat Saudi Arabia in partnership with the Saudi CX Association, opened today at the Crowne Plaza RDC in Riyadh. The E3 CX Conference is one of the largest platforms discussing customer experience in the region and is organised in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of KSA and Tamkeen Technologies. It addresses strategies and tools to accelerate customer-centric growth and innovation in the face of capricious developments in the experience economy, where consumers have started interacting with AI and demand fast services. The first day of the conference also saw the launch of the highly anticipated CX Saudi Excellence Programme, led by the Saudi CX Association, ......read more

• Experience Analytics, the AI and Data Analytics forum taking place on May 18 will bring together 450 guests including C-suite, senior executives, leaders and experts in data, analytics & AI • World leading experts will showcase emerging technology solutions such as Generative AI and Machine Learning, tailored for region specific challenges   Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 16 May 2023: Deloitte, the world’s leading provider of professional services, announced the return of its global flagship AI and Analytics event, Experience Analytics, to the Middle East. The event will take place on Thursday, May 18th, at The Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, offering a platform to explore emerging technology solutions tailored to address opportunities unique to the Middle East ......read more

Dubai, Riyadh, 15 May 2023: Formula E championship leader Nick Cassidy says there is still a ‘long way to go’ in the season before he even thinks about the possibility of setting his sights on winning the title.   The Envision Racing driver strengthened his chances of being crowned champion in this season’s ABB FIA Formula E World Championship after claiming victory at the Monaco E-Prix in front of more than 20,000 fans. The triumph was even more impressive given the Kiwi started the race in ninth position on the grid, holding off countryman Mitch Evans, who finished second.   The result was Cassidy’s second straight win after crossing the chequered flag in the second round of the Berlin double-header last month. Although he has a 20-point lead, he insists that he still needs to be consistent if he ......read more

9 months international chefs’ competition closed on a high note at TUTTOFOOD Taste Arena with Chef Sanjay Thakur’s show cooking. Milano, May 10. The four finalists of The Dates Connection traveled from Ammam, Riyadh, Dubai and Bassano del Grappa to meet at the prestigious restaurant Don Lisander in the heart of Milan, to define the winner of The Dates Connection.    A jury faced the challenge of assessing four dishes of high quality and creativity, finally choosing Chef Sanjay Thakur as winner of a tight contest in front of Chef Grant Marais of Gates Hospitality.  The jury was composed by Chef Daniele Chiari of Saudi Arabia Protocol; Chef Antonio Danise, Manager  of Nazionale Italiana Cuochi; Mr. Andrea Sinigaglia, Director of ALMA Scuola Internazionale della Cucina Italiana, and  Mr. Saad ......read more

Seth Rollins has confirmed his place in the World Heavyweight Championship match, with his opponent to be revealed  WWE fans in Saudi Arabia can also look forward to rematch of Brock Lesnar against Cody Rhodes in Jeddah Superdome on 27 May   RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 11 MAY 2023 – As WWE Night of Champions edges closer, the first matchups to take place inside the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia have been revealed, with a series of high-flying encounters on the cards for Saturday, 27 May.  Most recently, the enigmatic superstar Seth Rollins was confirmed as the first wrestler who will battle for the coveted WWE World Heavyweight Championship in its return later this month. Rollins defeated Finn Balòr on Monday Night Raw earlier this week to earn his spot in the title fight for the championship belt. His ......read more

• Formula E’s GEN3 race car set to compete in Monaco for the first time following record-breaking races for overtakes and lead changes last time out • Iconic motorsport names Maserati and McLaren will line up together on a Monaco grid for the first time since 1969 • Pascal Wehrlein holding on to the lead in the Drivers’ world championship as the pack closes in   Dubai, Riyadh. 5 May 2023: The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship returns to Monaco this Saturday (6 May) following a record-breaking weekend in Berlin, reigniting a rivalry between two icons of motorsport – Maserati and McLaren – after a 54-year hiatus, and unleashing the GEN3 race car for the first time on the most iconic street circuit in motorsport.   Going into Round 9 and the second half of the 16-race ......read more

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA and STAMFORD, Conn., 4 May 2023 – The General Entertainment Authority, in cooperation with WWE, has announced that tickets for WWE Night of Champions are on sale now via the following link:  https://www.ticketmx.com    WWE Night of Champions will be held at the Jeddah Superdome, the world’s largest pillarless Superdome, on Saturday, May 27 2023 at 8.00pm AST. The event is happening in Jeddah, alongside a host of additional exciting events happening in Jeddah throughout the year.     Featuring a host of the biggest WWE Superstars on the roster, WWE Night of Champions will see one WWE Superstar crowned the brand-new WWE World Heavyweight Champion.     Additional details on matches and broadcast information will be announced in the coming weeks. For more ......read more

• SAUDIA, Nova Water, Genesis and Yelo are official sponsors of the festival  • The festival is running from April 26 to May 13 with a host of activities including hot air balloon tours, helicopter tours, stargazing, live entertainment and more   AlUla, Saudi Arabia – 3 May 2023: AlUla Moments revealed today the official sponsors of AlUla Skies Festival 2023, one of the brand’s flagship events that returned for its second edition on April 26 and will continue until May 13.    The skies of AlUla will be bought to life alongside the festival’s 2023 sponsors Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of the Kingdom and one of the Middle East’s largest airlines, and Nova Water, the leading natural drinking water brand with 50 years of experience in the ......read more

The Fan Favourite Title will return to the WWE Championship Belt Line-Up for first time since 2013   RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 28, APRIL 2023 – WWE® has announced the return of the beloved WWE World Heavyweight Championship title belt, with a new champion to be crowned at the upcoming live event, Night of Champions, set to take place on Saturday 27th May in Jeddah.    Returning to the WWE Championship Belt Line-up in 2023, more than two decades since the debut of the title when Paul ‘Triple H’ Levesque emerged as the first holder, the championship will see two top champions across the WWE rosters to mark a new era for the sport following the upcoming WWE Draft. It was a fitting moment for Levesque to announce the return of the championship as a five-time holder of the belt during his Hall of Fame ......read more

The third E3 Customer Experience Conference hosted in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology will open on May 16   Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 27 April 2023:  Saudi Arabia will host the third edition of the E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023, the largest CX gathering in the region, on 16 and 17 May 2023. The Conference will explore solutions, discuss trends in the dawning AI era, and evaluate advanced technologies shaping customer service and digital workflows to deliver positive experiences.   The two-day event, held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia and organised by Ejtemaat Saudi Arabia and the Saudi CX Association, aims to expand knowledge and build capabilities for businesses in the customer ......read more

• Twenty-three world class drivers with no Formula E racing experience take the chance to test their capabilities in the GEN3 – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built • Felipe Drugovich (Maserati MSG Racing) sets the fastest overall lap of the Berlin Rookie Test at 1.05.509, only 0.208 behind the quickest time in practice at the SABIC Berlin E-Prix weekend set in the same car by Maximilian Günther • Sheldon van der Linde (Jaguar TCS Racing) tops the morning session with a 1.05.814 lap   April 27, 2023: FIA Formula 2 champion Felipe Drugovich set the fastest time in the Berlin Rookie Test, just two tenths of a second off the best time set in practice by Maximilian Günther at the 2023 SABIC Berlin E-Prix double-header race weekend - in the same ......read more

 Held in Jeddah from 8-11 May and Riyadh from 16-19 May 2023   Largest Jewellery exhibitions in the Kingdom  Debut of Jeddah edition, Riyadh edition triples in size   More than 120 international fine and high jewellery brands participating   25 April 2023; Saudi International Luxury Week is taking place next month, with the Kingdom’s second city Jeddah seeing its first edition being held following the huge success of its sister event in Riyadh. The events are designed to create a platform for conversation in the luxury jewellery space and are the largest of their kind to ever be held in the Kingdom, with the Riyadh edition tripling in size this year.   Open to the public, Jeddah International Luxury Week will run from 8-10 May 2023 at the Jeddah Hilton, followed by ......read more

• Germany leads both Drivers’ and Teams’ championships with Pascal Wehrlein and his TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team topping the tables • Tempelhof Airport’s notorious concrete slab track set to be a tough test for drivers as the GEN3 race car competes in Europe for the first time in the 2023 SABIC Berlin E-Prix • Fans in MENA region can watch the qualifying and races live on Saudi Sports Channel and Dubai Sports   21, April 2023: Formula E fans at the historic Tempelhof Airport Circuit in Berlin this weekend will, for the first time in championship history, get to cheer a German team and driver at the top of the standings going into the 2023 SABIC Berlin E-Prix double-header.   The Porsche 99X Electric has proven to be the benchmark car package in Season 9 with Pascal Wehrlein ......read more

The first-of-its-kind of event hosted in Jeddah will now be hosted till May 23, 2023 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, April, 19, 2023: The Diriyah Biennale Foundation is proud to announce the extension of the inaugural edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale until May 23, 2023. Hosted at the Hajj Terminal of the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah under the theme of ‘Awwal Bait’, meaning ‘First House’, in reference to the Holy Ka’bah in Makkah, the Biennale was initially set to conclude on April 23, 2023, but driven by popular demand will now be open for visitors for an additional month.  Aya AlBakree, CEO of the Diriyah Biennale Foundation said: “As the Diriyah Biennale Foundation it is our ambition to create cultural experiences that nurture cultural expression and fosters cultural ......read more

April 19, 2023. On April 18th, the 20th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition opened grandly at the Shanghai National Convention and Exhibition Center. At the world's largest and most influential international A-class auto show, Chery Motors released its third-generation PHEV technology, showcasing its latest development path in the face of opportunities in the era of electrification and intelligence to global users, and creating a grand vision for Chery's brand to lead the future travel of new energy vehicles.                                                                            Adhering to the development concept of ......read more

Riyadh - 19 April 2023: Formula E and the FIA today revealed the full line-up of the 23 drivers confirmed to participate in the first rookie test for the GEN3 race car next Monday (24 April) following Rounds 7 and 8 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship at the Tempelhof Airport circuit in Berlin. The test is exclusively for drivers with no previous experience driving a Formula E car on-track and who hold a minimum International Grade B license. The test day is designed to encourage new and emerging talent in the premier electric racing series with the chance to showcase their skills in the driving seat of the GEN3 race car – the fastest, lightest, most powerful and efficient electric race car ever built. Since the last rookie test in 2020, several drivers have made the step up to a full- time race seat. Nick Cassidy ......read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; 14 April 2023:  The E3 Customer Experience Conference 2023, organised by Ejtemaat Saudi Arabia in partnership with Saudi CX Association, will return for its third edition on May 16-17, 2023, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This Conference stems from the Saudi Customer Experience Association’s vision to enhance knowledge and build capabilities, as well as bring balance between Arabic culture and expertise in order to develop professional cadres and enhance the capabilities of businesses in the field of customer experience. The Conference, held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of Saudi Arabia, will feature practical strategies, tools, methods, and initiatives organisations can use to accelerate customer-centric growth and innovation in a rapidly evolving ......read more

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 5 APRIL 2023: WWE has officially announced that the upcoming Premium Live Event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia will now be 'Night of Champions', set to take place on Saturday 27th May at the Jeddah Superdome. 

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• Fenaa Alawwal’s latest exhibition presents artwork by ten Saudi and international artists that use a contemporary approach to artistic expression.   • The exhibition will run until July 31, 2023, and is open to the public.     Riyadh, April 13, 2023: The Saudi Ministry of Culture’s Fenaa Alawwal (FAA) has today launched its latest art exhibition "Woven Spaces", showcasing artwork by ten contemporary Saudi and international artists. Featuring art installations that use a mixed media approach, the exhibition conveys the artists’ personal stories through art pieces that illustrate each artist’s thoughts and experiences.    The exhibition presents a contemporary approach to artistic expression that considers history, tradition, culture, and memory ......read more

Saudi Arabia is a culturally rich society, with each of its regions boasting its own traditions and customs. These social mores become all the more peculiar during Ramadan when people are more socially active and the bonds of brotherhood are even more visible.   The Kingdom’s northern region is no different, where residents indulge in their distinct social harmony, interpersonal communications, family ties, hospitality and charity, especially during Ramadan.    In this blog, W7Worldwide lists seven of the most notable Ramadan customs of the northern region:   1. Daoriah Al-Fatoor: A unique social custom during Ramadan is the practice of hosting periodic iftars, representing the epitome of hospitality in the region. Families get together to organize collective iftars all throughout the month, ......read more

 Explore the skies above the ancient Arabian oasis city whilst bringing together adventure, culture, heritage and entertainment  The festival is running from 26 April to 13 May with a host of activities including hot air balloon tours, helicopter tours, stargazing, live entertainment and more   AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – 10 April 2023:   AlUla Moments today announced details of the upcoming AlUla Skies Festival 2023, which is set to return for a second edition from 26 April to 13 May.  Now a flagship event in the AlUla Moments calendar, AlUla Skies is once again inviting visitors to explore the skies above the ancient oasis city whilst bringing together adventure, culture, heritage and entertainment. Endless action and a host of unique activities are sure to provide an incredible ......read more

The Samsung Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program employs STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) skills to prepare the next generation to address social challenges impacting local communities. Riyadh – April 6, 2023: Samsung Electronics concluded its annual competition, "Solve for Tomorrow," in partnership with Riyadh Schools. The competition, running in the Kingdom for the first time, aims to challenge young minds to explore the role that STEM skills play in identifying and solving issues of critical concern in their local communities. The education and innovation competition, which took place from 2nd Nov 2022 until 19th Jan 2023, engaged 14 to 18-year-old girls and boys at the school in active, hands-on learning activities—challenging them in three different areas: promoting national ......read more

A celebration of innovative restaurant concepts, culture and knowledge, GRIF-Saudi Arabia, as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS)-Saudi Arabia, will bring high-level industry experts under one roof for a three-day conference from May 7th to 9th  Dubai, United Arab Emirates (April 2023): The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) 2023 is returning to Saudi Arabia as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia to be held between the 7th to 9th of May at Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. The event will see attendance from select high-level industry executives, investors, franchisors, and restaurateurs, who will come together to share best practices, trends, insights, and innovations to further the growth and development of the restaurant industry in Saudi Arabia.   GRIF is a platform that facilitates ......read more

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, 29 MARCH 2023: With the final countdown to this year’s blockbuster WrestleMania 39 well underway, WWE Superstars are gearing up for their ultimate Hollywood showdown at SoFi Stadium in California.     The two-day premium live event will feature 12 matches as legendary WWE Superstars face off against the new generation in a star-studded showcase on The Grandest Stage of Them All.    After passing the unprecedented 900-day milestone as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns has his eyes firmly set on retaining the title against his latest challenger, Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39. A victory for the champion would allow Reigns to surpass the 1000-day streak at WWE King and Queen of the Ring, set to take place in Jeddah in May.     Meanwhile, social ......read more

• Round 6 of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the third new host city in succession with São Paulo following Cape Town and Hyderabad • Germany lead both Drivers’ and Teams’ championships with Pascal Wehrlein and TAG Heuer Porsche Formula E Team topping the tables • Carnival atmosphere expected as Brazilian drivers Lucas di Grassi and Sérgio Sette Câmara seek to outperform rivals on home soil   Riyadh, Dubai and São Paulo. 24 Mar. 2023: The 2023 Julius Baer São Paulo E-Prix this Saturday will complete a hat-trick of new host cities in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship so far this season.   The race in Brazil follows back-to-back Formula E debuts in Cape Town and Hyderabad and is set to be another highlight of Season 9 and the beginning of the GEN3 era ......read more

• Heritage Village embraces ancient and modern arts and culture from AlUla • Hailah Al Enezi, 60, weaves goods from camel, sheep and goat wool, a skill passed down in her family from generation to generation • She said: ‘It’s a legacy, it’s a heritage, and I would never let these traditions die’     ALULA, 16 March 2023: The AlUla Camel Cup has a traditional Heritage Village at the revamped AlUla Camel Racing Venue that fuses traditional and modern, sporting and cultural, and elemental and opulent.    Held under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Chairman of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), the inaugural AlUla Camel Cup reaches a finale on Friday, with the main prizes being ......read more

HIGHLIGHTS - The Financial Sector Conference gathers government official leaders, and decision-makers from the Kingdom’s financial industry and beyond. - Bupa Arabia registers a 38% rise in annual net income in 2022. - Nazer: FSC helps revive many economic sectors, especially the financial sector. - Bupa Arabia is the first insurance company in Saudi Arabia to establish a dedicated department for digital transformation in 2018.   Riyadh:  Tal Nazer, CEO of Bupa Arabia for Cooperative Insurance, joined a key panel discussion in the second edition of the Financial Sector Conference (FSC) 2023, which was held on March 15-16 in Riyadh.   The event, spotlighting global economic trends and next-generation digitization, is an important platform for dialogue, drawing financial sector leaders from the ......read more

Another incredible act confirmed to play at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, joining Travis Scott, Calvin Harris, Charlie Puth and Afrojack across the weekend of March 17th- 19th.   Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (March 12th) - The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 – is delighted to announce global superstar DJs, Swedish House Mafia, will perform at the third successive F1 race weekend taking place in Jeddah on the weekend of March 17th- 19th.    The internationally revered trio of Steve Angello, Sebastian Ingrosso and Axwell will be joining the likes of GRAMMY nominated artist Travis Scott, global superstar Calvin Harris, singer-songwriter Charlie Puth and fellow dance act Afrojack on the weekend’s incredible line-up performing at the world-class Jeddah ......read more

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - March 6, 2023 – The General Entertainment Authority, in cooperation with WWE, has announced that WWE King and Queen Of The Ring will be held at the Jeddah Superdome, the world’s largest pillarless Superdome, on Saturday, May 27, 2023.     WWE King and Queen Of The Ring is happening in Jeddah, alongside a host of additional exciting events happening in Jeddah throughout the year.     This marks the first King Of The Ring Premium Live Event to be held since 2015 and the first crowning of a Queen since the inaugural Queen’s Crown Tournament which took place at WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh in 2021.     More details on WWE King and Queen Of The Ring will be announced in the coming weeks.   

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Global music sensation joins Calvin Harris, Travis Scott and Afrojack  as part of weekend’s headline concerts   Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (March 2)– The Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) – Promoter of the FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2023 – is delighted to confirm that superstar hit-maker Charlie Puth has been added to the already stellar weekend concert line-up.   Puth will be joining Scottish DJ sensation, Calvin Harris, US rapper Travis Scott and legendary recording artist, producer, and DJ Afrojack for biggest international sporting and entertainment event of the year to take place in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia taking place on the weekend of March 17th -19th.   Puth’s concert will take place on Saturday 18th March on the Main Stage of the Jeddah Corniche Circuit March, ......read more

Visitors will be offered epic experiences with the new Samsung Galaxy S23 series and its ecosystem of connected products and services    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia – March 1, 2023 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. will showcase its latest products and services, including the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy Book3 Ultra at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain from February 27 to March 2, 2023. Visitors to the Samsung booth will get a first-hand look at the latest Samsung Galaxy innovations through immersive and interactive exhibits.   “At Samsung, we believe the future of Galaxy innovation lies in sustainability commitment and open collaboration with partners,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “At MWC this year, we’re ......read more

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 28 February 2023:  Riyadh, the capital of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be hosting from 12 to 13 June 2023 the second edition of the Global Project Management Forum (GPMF 2023), which is organized by the Project Management Institute-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Chapter (PMI-KSA) in cooperation with Strategic Marketing & Exhibitions. The GPMF 2023 will bring together project management professionals, top industry speakers, decision makers, and thought leaders from around the world. The second edition of GPMF, which is expected to attract more than 1,000 regional and international participants and will revolve around the theme “Project Management Ecosystem: The Journey to Excellence,” will feature discussions on the latest trends and topics in project management, emerging technologies, ......read more

 Bringing together a diverse group of inspirational women to champion collective growth     AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – February 27, 2023:  Global musician, producer, songwriter and multi-Grammy-award winner Alicia Keys hosted the second edition of Women to Women, an afternoon of honest conversation and collaboration on 25 February 2023 in the palm tree filled oasis of AlUla.   Presented in collaboration with Good Intentions, the think-tank inspired format of Women to Women aims to initiate important conversations that create opportunity, mentorship and activate platforms of inspiration to put women at the heart of our collective cultural futures.   Following the second Alicia Keys concert at the iconic Maraya, where Alicia wowed and energised the crowd with a mix of favourite ......read more

• Paper One Show 2023 Draws Significant Saudi Participation and International Exhibitors   Sharjah, February 22, 2023:  The 8th edition of the "Paper One Show 2023,” which is currently taking place at Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has drawn impressive participation from significant Saudi firms active in the paper industry, exhibiting the latest developments in paper and cardboard products, production equipment, and raw materials. More than 160 companies from 30 countries, including prestigious international and regional paper companies, are participating in the event, providing opportunities for participants to exchange experiences, communicate, and conclude deals.   Sami Al-Safran, President of the Arab Federation for Paper, ......read more

With a focus on technology and innovation, WDS, taking place 4-8 February 2024, will have more floorspace, a wider scope and welcome new country pavilions.   Riyadh, 21 February 2023: World Defense Show founded by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), has today officially launched WDS 2024. Taking place 4-8 February at the custom-built venue in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the event will showcase the future of defense technologies across air, land, sea, space and security, under the banner Equipped for Tomorrow.  Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, World Defense Show is dedicated to creating the ultimate business to business event for the defense industry that supports it’s relevant ministries and authorities whilst reinforcing the national ......read more

• Led by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), KSA Pavilion commences IDEX 2023 participation, further expanding outreach. • GAMI highlights investment opportunities worth billions to incentivize global investors. • The KSA Pavilion displays strong presence with Ministries and private sector entities from the Kingdom’s defense ecosystem.   Riyadh, February 20, 2023 – Led and organized by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), and continuing its global outreach following an active 2022, the KSA Pavilion at IDEX 2023 was inaugurated today by GAMI Governor, H.E. Ahmad Al-Ohali. On the opening day of the 5-day event taking place in the capital city of Abu Dhabi, the Kingdom’s defense regulator highlighted billions of ......read more

His Excellency Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning participated in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Ministerial Meeting on Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) in the global economy on 14th-15th February 2023 in Paris, and held discussions with high-level representatives and ministers on the sidelines of the event. The meeting – part of the OECD Responsible Business Conduct Week – was an opportunity for the Kingdom to engage in critical global dialogues on RBC conduct and the contribution of the private sector to economic growth. His Excellency commented: “This meeting is a great opportunity to engage in and discuss the latest thinking and action, and move forward enterprises’ contribution to sustainable growth.” On ......read more