Business & Money | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:35 am

Fitch maintains PIF at A+ with stable outlook

Fitch Ratings affirmed the Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) rating at 'A+', with a stable outlook.  Fitch maintained Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings (IDR) at 'A+', with a stable outlook. The affirmation reflects Fitch's unchanged assessment of very...

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Business & Money | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:27 am

NWC: We executed two water projects in Al-Baha Region at +58 million SR

The National Water Company (NWC), represented by the Southern Cluster in the Al-Baha region, has announced the completion of two water projects worth more than 58 million Saudi Riyals. The two projects aim to strengthen the company's infrastructure and increase its operational...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:24 am

Diriyah Hosts 7th Edition of “Misk Global Forum” in Bujairi Terrace

Misk Global Forum (MGF), one of the world’s largest youth forums, kicked off this week in Bujairi Terrace, the Kingdom’s premium dining district located in Diriyah; The City Of Earth. The seventh edition of MGF is being held under the theme “The Big Now.”  Throughout the three-day ...

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Government | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:24 am

Sultan bin Hamdan visits Sheikh Zayed Festival’s pavilions, sections, reviews final preparations for launch

 Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Head of the Higher Organising Committee of the Sheikh Zayed Festival (SZF), inspected the festival’s site, as well as its sections and various pavilions, and explored the...

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Government | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:06 am

Ahmed bin Mohammed inaugurates 25th WETEX & DSS

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, today inaugurated the 25th Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show (DSS), the region’s largest sustainability and clean energy technology...

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Government | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:01 am

Top 10 Innovations for the Elderly Take Center Stage at ‘Wyakom’ Pitch Day

The Department of Community Development - Abu Dhabi conducted a pitch day for the ‘Wyakom’ initiative, the final stage in which the top 10 qualifiers pitched their solutions to improve elderly wellbeing to a panel of judges. The primary goal of the Wyakom digital platform is to foster civic...

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Technology & IT | Thursday 16 November, 2023 10:00 am

Global Media Congress day two explores education and the media with visionary dialogues and displays of new tech

 The second day of the Global Media Congress (GMC) has drawn to a close after a series of groundbreaking announcements, discussions and exhibitions that set further new benchmarks in the world of media and communications. The day was packed with engaging panels, keynote speeches, and...

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Healthcare | Thursday 16 November, 2023 9:59 am

Saudi Health Offers Free Influenza Vaccines via App

Saudi Health encouraged all to book an appointment and receive the seasonal influenza vaccine through the SEHHATY app. In a statement released early November, the ministry emphasized the importance of vaccinations to prevent influenza and respiratory diseases. Even if infected vaccinations...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 November, 2023 9:56 am

NEOM announces Epicon – its luxury coastal tourism destination on the Gulf of Aqaba

The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, today announced Epicon, its latest luxury coastal tourism destination, including a residential offering.   Located on the Gulf of Aqaba, Epicon aims to set a new standard of...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 16 November, 2023 9:54 am

RTX and Saudia Airlines Sign Long-term Service Agreement

Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced today the selection of several connected aviation solutions from Collins Aerospace, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business. The agreement is in line with the airline’s pursuit of optimizing operational efficiency, improving safety and reducing...

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