The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has opened a commercial office in Dubai as part of its strategy to engage the tourism trade in key source markets and raise awareness of Saudi, the authentic home of Arabia, following the reopening of the country to international visitors. STA now has representative offices in twelve markets serving more
The Heikal Foundation for Arab Journalism announced the winners of its fifth annual journalism awards today. The Foundation’s Board of Trustees presented the award to two outstanding young journalists this year for their journalistic achievements during a small-scale ceremony held on September 23rd in honor of the late Mohamed Hassanein Heikal’s birthday. The two 2021 awards
Following its acquisition of Dirab Golf & Country Club, Golf Saudi has now re-opened the golf course and the clubhouse to the public following an ambitious redevelopment programme. Situated in the heart of the Kingdom’s capital, Dirab Golf & Country Club has implemented a series of improvements across the entire site in early 2021, including
Micro and small enterprises are important contributors to job creation and global economic development, representing approximately 90% of business and more than 50% of employment worldwide. However, the pandemic necessitated a rapid shift to digital platforms and processes that have created new opportunities but also pushed many to the brink of failure. To address the transition
adidas today officially announced its partnership with Saudi legend and former football player Sami Al-Jaber. Al-Jaber is the latest addition to the growing list of local Saudi players and ambassadors to have signed with the brand, including recently announced signing and current Saudi national football team captain Salman Al- Faraj. The announcement comes as the
The Gulf region’s construction sector is tipped to bounce back over the next two years after a pandemic-affected 2020, with regional construction contractor awards in 2021 and 2022 expected to be worth US$115.2 billion and US$111.8 billion respectively. A September 2021 whitepaper published by intelligence platform Ventures ONSITE, said government stimulus spending aimed at economic
Bupa Global today launches the 2nd edition of the Bupa Global Executive Wellbeing Index analysing the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the world’s high-net-worth community. The index, which surveyed over 1,200 HNWIs and senior business executives based across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia shows that despite concerns about economic recovery and