Business & Money | Thursday 21 October, 2021 12:18 pm

$250k Saudi-backed UN science award launched

A Saudi-backed global award to encourage young talents in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics has been launched at the UN.Al-Fozan Foundation, in cooperation with the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, and with the support of the Saudi permanent...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 October, 2021 11:51 am

Almarai ranks fourth globally in achieving sustainability for the environment

Almarai ranked fourth globally in the list of Kantar Research Company in achieving sustainability for the environment for the year 2021. The list was issued as a joint initiative of three research companies (Kantar, Europanel, and GfK). More than 88,000 people were interviewed in 26 countries, ...

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Business & Money | Thursday 21 October, 2021 12:29 am

Saudi entrepreneur invests in Oivan, the rapidly expanding digital transformation and cybersecurity company behind NHC’s Sakani service

The digital transformation and cybersecurity consultancy Oivan announced a 9 million SAR growth funding round by the Saudi businessperson Mr. Bader Othman Alabduljabbar, Finnish tech investor TCG, and several Oivan employees participating.  Oivan expects its team to grow from 160 experts...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 October, 2021 1:49 pm

Hypermotion Dubai advisory member ranks UAE among world’s highest charging station-to-vehicle ratios

Dubai accounts for 80% of public charging stations underlying more awareness of EV infrastructure needed for fleet transitions The UAE is leading the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in the adoption of electric vehicles with its charging station to vehicle ratio among the world’s highest, ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 20 October, 2021 9:10 am

Mobily Signs Agreement with Ericsson to Recycle Old Electronic Devices in the Kingdom

Mobily has announced an agreement with Ericsson to recycle expired and discarded electronic devices in ways that contribute to preserving the environment. The partnership forms part of Mobily’s wider pledge to act towards successfully achieving the Saudi Vision 2030 sustainability goals to...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 19 October, 2021 2:57 am

Saudi Arabia reports highest increase in Middle East on UNCTAD Liner Shipping Connectivity Index

Consolidating its position as the best connected country in the Middle East, Saudi Arabia has improved its performance on the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) Liner Shipping Connectivity Index for the third quarter of 2021. Recording the highest increase in the region ...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 October, 2021 11:04 am

Saudi Arabia gets a boost in maritime connectivity rankings

Saudi Arabia made impressive progress in maritime connectivity at the regional level, according to the UN Conference on Trade and Development report for the third quarter of 2021. The Kingdom achieved 70.68 points in the Maritime Connectivity Index, which is the highest in the region, said the ...

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Business & Money | Monday 18 October, 2021 11:01 am

Saudi Food and Drug Authority wins UN award

 The Saudi Food and Drug Authority has won a UN award for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases. It was honored for its efforts to prevent and control these diseases through nutrition-related legislation. In line with the Vision 2030 Quality of Life Program, the...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 October, 2021 2:12 pm

Saudi-owned “Rasan” to Showcase Fintech and Insurtech Innovations at GITEX Global 2021

Rasan, a Saudi-owned Fintech and Insurtech company, announces participation at GITEX Global 2021 to help drive innovation and create value in the insurance and finance industry through its innovative solutions. Under the theme, “Shining a light on the intersection between technology and...

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Business & Money | Sunday 17 October, 2021 12:22 am

Bahri among Forbes’ 10 Biggest Logistics Companies in MENA

Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, revealed that it has been ranked seventh in the region in Forbes Middle East’s list of ‘10 Biggest Logistics Companies in MENA,’ consolidating its distinguished position and reputation in the maritime industry.  The ranking...

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