Cars & Autos | Thursday 30 January, 2020 4:13 pm

GAZOO Racing Achieves Double Podium Finish in Monte Carlo

The GAZOO Racing (GR) World Rally Team (WRT) achieved a double podium finish at Rallye Monte-Carlo recently, during the first event with its all-new driver line-up. Sébastien Ogier and Elfyn Evans finished second and third respectively during the opening event of the 2020 FIA World Rally...

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Sports | Thursday 30 January, 2020 2:53 pm

US Golf Star Patrick Reed Surprises Local Students With School Visit Ahead Of Return To Saudi International

 Efforts to grow the game of golf in Saudi Arabia were boosted today when former Masters winner and world number 12, Patrick Reed, surprised over 100 school students with a visit ahead of this week’s Saudi International. The visit was part of Golf Saudi’s drive to inspire over...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 January, 2020 1:55 pm

Saudi Creates Golden Age For Startups, But There Are No Short Cuts To Success, Says Young Arab Entrepreneur

Young entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia were told today that there are no short cuts to success, and that belief and drive are essential to capitalize on a golden age of opportunity created by government initiatives.   Athbi Al-Enezi, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of technology company...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 January, 2020 1:27 pm

Dubai Customs signs MoU with Rochester Institute of Technology to develop employees’ skills

Within its efforts to enhance ties of cooperation between government sector and private educational institutions in order to develop the employees’ skills, Dubai Customs signed a memorandum of understanding with Rochester Institute of Technology. The private university in Dubai, under the...

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Sports | Thursday 30 January, 2020 12:44 pm

SFA ‘Sports for All Challenge’ sees exciting finish with three winning teams

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) today announced the three winning teams in Sports for All Challenge for university students. The winning teams, tasked with developing models that would increase community engagement in physical activities, competed for a top prize of US$10,000 for the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 January, 2020 12:21 pm

National Food Products Company uses Gulfood 2020 to affirm its position as a leading GCC F&B innovator

Dubai head-quartered National Food Products Company (NFPC) will be conveying its position as a pioneering food and beverage producer committed to delivering a dynamic innovation agenda at this year’s Gulfood. The company is showcasing a comprehensive range of its water, juice, dairy and...

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Cars & Autos | Thursday 30 January, 2020 11:37 am

Kingdom’s rule on female drivers will have lasting positive impact on auto aftermarket

Saudi Arabia’s landmark decision to allow women to drive has continued to have a dramatic impact on the Kingdom’s automotive industry and with the increase of cars on the road, the aftersales market is witnessing a boom, garnering interest from local and international suppliers looking...

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Business & Money | Thursday 30 January, 2020 10:13 am

Bahri reaffirms commitment to advancing Saudi Arabia’s railway sector at The Railway Forum in Riyadh

Bahri, a global leader in logistics and transportation, recently participated in The Railway Forum in Riyadh, organized by the Saudi Railways Company (SAR) in cooperation with the Ministry of Transport, under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, from 28-29 January. Saudi Minister of...

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Environment & Energy | Thursday 30 January, 2020 9:08 am

NEOM Adopts Pioneering Solar Dome Technology for Sustainable Desalination Project

NEOM announced on Wednesday that it will adopt pioneering solar technology to produce low cost, environmentally friendly water, strengthening NEOM's reputation as an emerging hub for innovation and conservation.   The company has signed an agreement with U.K.-based Solar Water...

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Healthcare | Thursday 30 January, 2020 4:05 am

Investor sentiment in GCC healthcare sector remains strong as market value reaches US$70 billion

The healthcare investment landscape in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region was the main focus for the inaugural Healthcare Investment Forum which took place today at Arab Health 2020, on the penultimate day of the four-day showcase in Dubai which ends tomorrow, 30...

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