Business & Money | Thursday 8 July, 2021 9:06 am

Fashion Commission names finalists for the Saudi 100 Brands program

The Kingdom’s Fashion Commission on Wednesday announced the finalists chosen to participate in its year-long Saudi 100 Brands program. The initiative will include training, advice and mentorship from experts in the fashion sector. The successful applicants were revealed during a ceremony at...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 July, 2021 3:42 am

PIF’s Sanabil Investments increases share capital by 50% to $8bn

The Saudi Arabian Investment Company (Sanabil Investments) on Wednesday announced that its parent company, the Public Investment Fund, had approved increasing its share capital by 50 percent to SR30 billion ($8 billion). The Saudi Cabinet approved the establishment of Sanabil Investments in...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 8 July, 2021 2:25 am

THE WORLD’S BEST LUXURY SEDAN MADE GREENER: INTRODUCING THE NEW FLYING SPUR HYBRID

Bentley Motors is today announcing details of the company’s latest luxury model on its journey to electrification. The introduction of the new Flying Spur Hybrid builds on the success of the third generation Flying Spur, using a highly innovative third powertrain to deliver the most...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 July, 2021 1:22 am

Applications surge for Microsoft for Startups’ GrowthX Accelerator programme, as deadline approaches

 Microsoft today called for startups across Saudi Arabia to act now and register their applications for its GrowthX Accelerator programme before the 7 July deadline, as interest in the initiative continued to surge across the region.Hailed as a major boost to the region’s vibrant startup...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 July, 2021 12:20 am

88% of consumers in Saudi Arabia will opt for digital banking services over visiting a physical branch post Covid-19

 Consumer appetite for digital banking services continues to grow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), accelerated further by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new survey conducted by Backbase with YouGov.Eighty-eight percent of respondents to the survey said that they are now more likely ...

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Government | Wednesday 7 July, 2021 1:17 am

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Virtual Session

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister, chaired the Cabinet's virtual session on Tuesday. At the outset of the session, the Cabinet reviewed the efforts made by state agencies to enhance development gains and achieve more leaps through the...

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Healthcare | Wednesday 7 July, 2021 1:13 am

ALTIBBI AND RECKITT® SIGN A LONG-TERM AGREEMENT TO SPREAD AWARENESS ABOUT COMMON HEALTH ISSUES IN THE KINGDOM

The leading digital health platform in MENA, Altibbi, has announced signing a joint cooperation agreement with Reckitt, manufacturers of many household brands. The ceremony took place at Reckitt’s headquarters in the UAE earlier this June.This prospective collaboration aims to provide...

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Sports | Wednesday 7 July, 2021 1:10 am

Saudi Sports for All Federation bags four accolades for its brand identify

 The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has bagged a haul of awards at the Transform Awards MEA 2021. The wins were testament to the Federation's strong brand appeal and visual identity across the multiple initiatives and campaigns it runs to encourage Saudi society towards a health-first...

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Cars & Autos | Wednesday 7 July, 2021 1:06 am

Hyundai shares key car maintenance tips to help cope with summer heat in the region

With summer reaching its peak, Hyundai Motor Company has advised car owners across the region of the importance of taking care of their vehicles to avoid critical issues.The high temperatures across the region mean drivers will have to be extra cautious by spending sufficient time checking their...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 7 July, 2021 1:02 am

IHG® signs InterContinental Riyadh King Fahed Road - second hotel to be developed under MDA with RIVA Development Company

 IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of InterContinental Riyadh King Fahed Road, as part of a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with RIVA Development Company via its wholly owned subsidiary RIVA Hospitality for Hotel Services...

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