The MENA Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Congress and Exhibition will take place in Riyadh to discuss opportunities and challenges in the pharmaceutical industry   Saudi - November 20, 2019:    With population touching 30mn and state-of-the-art hospitals, both private and public, booming, the healthcare market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach SR 51.2bn ($13.6bn) in 2020. As is the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector, which will double local production capacities by 2023.   Industry reports suggest just around 20% of the drugs consumed in the country is made locally, and the National Transformation Programme (NTP) is working to boost the proportion of local pharmaceutical manufacturing to 40% by the end of 2020. The market outlook also suggests that the country’s Pharma market value will ......read more

Spanning 66 days under the leadership of H.E. Turki Al-Sheikh, the largest entertainment event in the Kingdom's history will drive tourism, job creation and economic growth RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 30, 2019:  Riyadh, the capital of the largest economy in the Middle East, has opened its doors to the world like never before, with the launch of Riyadh Season, the biggest cultural and entertainment program in Saudi Arabia's history. The biggest of 11 such events, planned as part of the Saudi Seasons initiative, the 66-day Riyadh Season is already underway and will run until 15 December 2019, offering over 100 exciting activities and allowing residents and tourists the opportunity to explore, experience and embrace Saudi Arabia in a different light. Riyadh Season builds on the Saudi Vision 2030 goal of ......read more

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 08, 2019:  Some 350 exhibitors from more than 20 countries, falcon breeders, amateurs and enthusiasts will attend the 2nd Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition to be launched in Riyadh on Friday. The five-day exhibition, which will be held on an area of 36,000 square meters near the Riyadh Business Front, represents a distinguished platform combining culture and preservation of heritage. More than 30 specialized departments, including the Veterinary Supplies Section, the Falcons Supplies Section, and the Camping Equipment Section have also confirmed their participation. The exhibition will include sections for falcon exhibitors, modified cars display, plastic arts, darts shooting, photography studio, falcon auction, etc. Many heritage and cultural events will be held on the sidelines of the ......read more

Riyadh-based technology innovator raises the bar with enhanced multi-channel platform launch during GITEX Technology Week 8 October 2019: unifonic, the Saudi Arabia-based cloud communications platform for global emerging markets, has launched an enhanced multi-channel platform that empowers businesses to engage with customers through a portfolio of business applications and a single API for SMS, voice and instant messaging apps. The launch announcement, which comes only 12 months after the Riyadh-headquartered tech pioneer raised the largest-ever financing round for a Saudi start-up, amplifies unifonic’s participation at this week’s GITEX Technology Week at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). Targeting the call from businesses to better engage with their customers across a multitude of communications channels, unifonic ......read more

CIO Wahid S. Hammami discusses new capabilities to safeguard online services and bolster Vision 2030 rollout    8 October 2019:  Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy today outlined how it is adapting and maintaining its world-class defense against evolving global cybersecurity threats.   “Cyberattacks aimed at disrupting critical infrastructures are becoming more nuanced, advanced and difficult to spot. There can be no compromise when it comes to our defensive posture and we cannot afford any disruption or downtime. There is no margin for error as we expand, safeguard and diversify the Kingdom’s future energy security,” said Wahid S. Hammami, CIO, Ministry of Energy, speaking at GITEX Technology Week 2019.   A key component of the Ministry’s bid to reinforce its cybersecurity and ......read more

06, August 2019:   We wanted to flag up a story that will be coming out of the US this Wednesday evening, some very brief details of which are enclosed in the attached invite. Essentially the world’s richest horse race will be run in Saudi Arabia in February 2020. Full details of the event and the prize fund on offer will be revealed on the evening.   This will be at 7pm US on Wednesday 7, which will be 2am in Saudi, 3am in the UAE on Thursday 8, August. If you would like an embargoed copy of the news release for print pages, and can commit not to putting any details online until after the 7pm US announcement please let us know.   We’ll have a team on the ground and will be sending pictures, video B-Roll and the full news statement plus a Q&A as part of the media kit.   Equally ......read more

Saudi Arabia, December 27, 2018:  Al-Jazeera Paints participated in a workshop titled "The Forum of Engineering Offices and the Effectiveness of Fire-resistant Paints in Buildings". It was held recently in the building of innovation and entrepreneurship at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals in Dhahran. It was inaugurated by the Director of Civil Defense in the Eastern Region, Major General Rashed bin Saleh Al Marri, in the presence of a number of safety specialists, civil defense personnel, a number of government and civil authorities, offices and engineering companies in cooperation with the Saudi Engineers Organization and the Saudi Society for Safety and Fire. The company has participated in a working paper on its latest four-hour fire proofing and protection technologies, such as Al-Jazeera Fire ......read more

 October 4, 2018:   As businesses in Saudi Arabia work towards supporting the country’s Saudi Vision 2030, Ashridge Executive Education is organizing an insightful programme for leaders to explore new leadership styles that will help them to achieve higher growth for their companies. To be held from 14 to 18 October 2018, in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the programme can also be customized for individual companies and held at their Saudi offices. “Our Management Development programme encourages Saudi managers to develop skills that will enable them to take on new responsibilities, improve their leadership style and motivate their team. Understanding your own style is very important. Equally important is the ability to understand others and adapt your approach in order to influence, motivate and get the best out ......read more

New single release – Out 13th of April World Wide trough Yellow Rhinestone Records Listen Here. It’s ‘Sold To Perfection’ – a song that combines Therése’s Swedish and Lebanese heritage, and forms a Scandipop/Arabic pop hybrid. So it’s basically got the amazing melody and poptasticness of Scandinavian pop music, paired with the rhythms and flavours of Eastern pop. It’s a one listen and you like sort of affair. And it’s ALL about the chorus. Biography The Swedish-Lebanese singer-songwriter has enjoyed great success in the US, Europe and the Middle East. Her debut album LIVIN was released in 2006 on Theresé´s own label Future Records in collaboration with Universal Music Sweden and included the hit singles The Future (#13 in the US) and Not Easy (#1 in ......read more

Empowering women to lead a paradigm shift in the region’s business environment  Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 11 April 2018: For the first time ever, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is hosting the ‘Arab Women Forum’ as part of the fourth edition of the ‘Top CEO Conference and Awards’, which kicked off on 10th April and will run until 11th April at King Abdullah Economic City. On the first day of the forum, an elite gathering of top female executives, decision makers, professionals, and experts on women empowerment and business leadership gathered at key sessions including ‘The Economic Revolution’, ‘Entrepreneurs’ and ‘The Community-Based New Economy’, among many others.  Julien Hawari, Co-CEO of Mediaquest — the company behind the ‘Arab Women ......read more

Supporting the growing contribution of Arab women to the region’s economy and society Saudi Arabia, 27 March 2018:  For the first time ever, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the “Arab Women Forum” as part of the fourth edition of the “Top CEO Conference and Awards,” which is set to return to the country for the second time on 10th and 11th April at King Abdullah Economic City. The new forum aims to enhance and support the growing contribution of Arab women to the region’s economy and society and will serve as an elite gathering of top female executives, decision-makers, professionals and experts on women empowerment and business leadership. Julien Hawari, Co-CEO of Mediaquest, commented: “By launching the ‘Arab Women Forum,’ we aim to create a platform for open and ......read more

Dubai, UAE, December 27, 2017:  It was a time of sparkle and joy as Swarovski’s festive collection was launched in KSA in two separate events. Held on the 14th and 17th of December at the Dhahran Mall and Nakheel Mall respectively, the events had select bloggers in attendance and was hosted by the fashion blogger and the certified stylist Sausan Al-Kadi. Guests had the opportunity to intimately discover the dazzling pieces from the festive collection. Popular portal Anazahra.com covered the entire proceedings on their Snapchat and a special Snapchat filter was also applied for the event. The sparkling collection made its place in the hearts of the bloggers and the events were truly the best way to welcome the festive season.  

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CEO of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Saudi Arabia distributes awards to winners on closing day   Al Khobar, 6th December 2017 —   At the successful completion of the 5th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit organized by Dubai based QnA International in partnership with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Saudi Arabia, leading finance professionals from the private and government sectors were honoured at a gala awards ceremony.    The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Saudi Arabia played an important role as a supporting partner for the 5th Annual Saudi Trade Finance Summit that hosted a line-up of decision makers and thought leaders took to the stage to discuss the financial regulations, strategies and trends shaping the Kingdom's economy.    Individual ......read more

Participated in the Exhibition for the Second year Respectively Dubai, UAE, November 23, 2017:  In support of new designers' innovations, Al- Jazeera Paints, giant manufacturer of high quality paints  in the Kingdom, Middle East and North Africa, sponsored Decofair exhibition award for design during its participation as Platinum Sponsor in the 9th edition of the specialized Saudi International Furniture and Design Exhibition” Decofair”, which was held at Hilton hotel in Jeddah for 4 days during current November. As the CEO of Al- Jazeera Paints Company, Mr. Abdullah Bin Saud Al- Romaih said , the award sponsorship is based on the social responsibility of Al- Jazeera Paints as a leading national company dedicated to discover new innovators and young talents in the field of decoration and interior design ......read more

Abu Dhabi, UAE – October 18, 2017:  RSA® Conference, the world’s leading information security conference and exposition, has announced its program of speakers for the third RSA Conference Abu Dhabi, set to take place from November 7-8 at the Emirates Palace. Regional and global experts will take the stage to discuss a range of topics including Cybercrime, Security Strategy, Infrastructure and Operations, Blockchain, AI, Cloud, IoT & Ransomware.   Keeping in line with the tradition of concluding on a high note, this year the Conference will close with the former Director General of the United Kingdom’s MI5, Dame Stella Rimington, who is well renowned for her successful career, which spans across countersubversion, counterespionage and counterterrorism. Dame Stella will cover topics of leadership ......read more

Dubai, UAE: 19 September, 2017:  The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s National Day will be celebrated in Dubai with great fervour, as residents and visitors get to enjoy a weekend of fun and entertainment on 22 and 23 September including concerts by popular Arab singers, in a reaffirmation of the strong fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and UAE and historical ties between the brotherly peoples of the two countries. As part of the Saudi National Day celebrations in Dubai, visitors from Saudi Arabia will be welcomed with sweets, flowers and gifts on arrival at Dubai International Airport on 20 September.  Hotels in Dubai are also adding to the excitement on the joyous occasion of the Saudi National Day with promotions and discounts on accommodation, especially for guests from Saudi Arabia, as well as a variety of ......read more

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, September 5, 2017:   His Excellency Khalid A. Al-Falih, Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources, Saudi Arabia, will deliver the inaugural address at the 12th Annual GPCA Forum from 27–29 November 2017, at the Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.   Held under the theme ‘The chemical industry in transformation: A new journey begins’, the 12th edition of the GPCA forum is set to attract over 2,000 delegates from 51 countries comprising global industry experts, thought leaders and senior officials from regional government entities, industry and academia, to share insights on driving strategic partnerships, diversification, investments and capitalizing on a new era of challenges in the global chemical industry.   Dr. Abdulwahab Al-Sadoun, Secretary General, GPCA, ......read more

Youngsters invited to enjoy two months of interactive indoor activities at IKEA over the summer holiday Dubai, 27 June 2017:  IKEA, the Swedish home furnishing retailer, has announced its plans for children across the UAE keeping them busy and entertained over the summer holidays. IKEA will be hosting the IKEA Summer Academy – a series of different indoor workshops for children aged six to 10. Beginning the 5th July up until the end of August, just before school term begins, youngsters can join the Academy and spend every Wednesday afternoon from expanding their creative and crafting skills through a series of educational and interactive activities. Special prizes will be awarded by IKEA for consistent Summer Activity participants. Every child will receive a personalised booklet and for each session they attend they will ......read more

Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha are the two major festivals in Islam. Eid Al Fitr, or the 'festival of breaking fast', marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawaal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Eid al-Fitr is an important religious holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide. The religious Eid is the first and only day in the month of Shawwal during which Muslims are not permitted to fast. The holiday celebrates the conclusion of the 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting during the entire month of Ramadan. The date for the start of any lunar Hijri month varies based on the observation of new moon by local religious authorities, so the exact day of celebration varies by locality. The festival is celebrated by the 1.6 billion Muslims across the globe.  As you recite your prayers this ......read more

Pioneering “Abu Azziez” campaign plays to strength of Nissan brand equity among elders in rural Saudi communities   Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 30 May, 2017:  An innovative advertising campaign promoting the Nissan Navara pick-up in Saudi Arabia has been recognised with an award at the Festival of Media MENA held recently in Dubai. The campaign, delivered by the UAE office of the OMD network, had the tricky task of reaching key influencers within the Saudi desert-dwelling population and overcoming some ingrained views about the suitability of modern vehicles for harsh desert conditions. In these rural areas, small businesses and farmers have a long tradition of using Nissan pick-ups to conduct their daily affairs, a tradition that dates all the way back to the period when such vehicles bore the ......read more

May 4, 2017 : Dubai, UAEE – SettleMint (www.settlemint.io), a Belgian blockchain startup, along with its  Middle East partner Ateon (www.ateon.net), is selected as TOP TWENTY STARTUPS WORLDWIDE  for the ‘SDO Blockchain Challenge’ (https://www.1776.vc/sdo-blockchain-challenge). This contest aims to find the best blockchain talent in the world and its first edition will take place on May 29th and 30th 2017, in Dubai. As a blockchain company, SettleMint and its partners focus on bridging the gap between the businesses world and blockchain, as a technology. SettleMint offers a middleware that eliminates blockchain complexities. Also, they are actively engaged in closing the ‘Skills Gap’ by virtue of various “education” and “certifications programs” for markets ......read more

KSA, 15 March, 2017: During the opening of the 11th ‘Flower and Garden Festival’ in Yanbu, KSA, Guinness World Records, the global authority on record-breaking, has confirmed that the Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu has broken the Guinness World Record for the ‘largest carpet of flowers’.   Reclaiming their title from 2014, The Royal Commission of Jubail & Yanbu commissioned the creation of the carpet for the event’s 11th edition comprising of approximately 1.8 million flowers, featuring flowers of different species, size and colour, including petunias and marigold flowers. The total area of the flower carpet is 16,134.0772 sq m. made up of 14 different types and colours of natural flowers.  Commenting on the record, Talal Omar, Guinness World Record’s Country Manager – ......read more

Highlighting Its Efforts to Protect Buildings from Fire Hazards Dubai, UAE, March 13, 2017:  His Royal Highness, Prince Faisal Bin Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz, Prince of Asir region, honored AL-Jazeera Paints Company for its support and sponsorship of the World Day of Civil Defense events celebration, which is being held this year 1438 AH under the slogan "Hand in Hand for the Prevention of Risks." Mr. Hisham Bin Mohammed Bin Abdullah AL-Romaih, board member of AL-Jazeera Paints Company, said after receiving the honor trophy at the headquarters of the Emirate of the region in presence of, Major General  Saleh Bin Mansi AL-Harthy, and Brigadier Hazmy Bin Shlash AL-Subaie, Asir Civil Defense General in  charge: starting from our duty and responsibility as a leading  national company, we participate in the ......read more

More than 30’000 camels along with 2 million attendees are set to flock to the highly anticipated Mazayen al-ibl festival  In build up to the festival prices of camels within the stock market are booming by 70% In previous years winning camels have fetched over 50 million dirhams in price A national festival connecting new generations to heritage and cultural traditions as part of Saudi Arabia’s 2030 vision Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, January 31, 2017:  Over 30,000 camels will gather from the 19th March 2017 till the 15th April 2017 in the city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in King Abdulaziz’s prestigious Mazayen al-ibl heritage festival and camel beauty contest.  An ancient tradition, the festival attracts over 2 million attendees from across the globe including royalty, celebrity, ......read more

Three-day Dubai trade show gets ready for action featuring 1,304 exhibitors from 58 countries Dubai, UAE, January 17, 2017:   Updates on the UAE’s fire safety codes has been completed, with the proposed changes, developments, and new chapters to be announced at Intersec 2017 next week, an official from the Dubai Civil Defence said today. Lieutenant Colonel Ali Al Mutawa, Assistant General Manager for Smart Services at Dubai Civil Defence, said the updated UAE guide for Fire Safety and Life Protection was completed in cooperation with public and private sector partners, and will ensure the provision of the optimum level of fire safety and protection for UAE residents. Al Mutawa said the Dubai Civil Defence added new chapters and updated existing chapters of the guide in order to cope with the rapid development in ......read more