Government | Saturday 24 May, 2025 6:54 pm

KSA issues governance rules for reviewing requests referred to Finance Ministry

The official Umm Al-Qura newspaper published on May 23 the governance rules for reviewing the requests and matters referred to the Ministry of Finance, which have been recently approved by the Council of Economic and Development Affairs.   Under the rules, the governance aims to...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 May, 2025 6:25 pm

KSA is one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-moving digital economies: Checkout.com report

 As emerging technologies shape the next wave of economic transformation in the Middle East and North Africa, the Saudi market is consistently ranked among the most forward-leaning in both technology adoption and appetite, according to Checkout.com’s fifth annual MENA report.  The...

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Business & Money | Saturday 24 May, 2025 6:19 pm

MENA is one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-moving digital economies: Checkout.com report

 As emerging technologies shape the next wave of economic transformation in the Middle East and North Africa, local markets are consistently ranked among the most forward-leaning in both technology adoption and appetite, according to Checkout.com’s fifth annual MENA report.  The...

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Technology & IT | Saturday 24 May, 2025 3:20 pm

Over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as anime: Kaspersky explores the dangers behind Gen Z’s favorite shows and platforms

From Naruto to Attack on Titan, cybercriminals are increasingly using anime and other Gen Z favorites as bait. In a new report covering Q2 2024 – Q1 2025, Kaspersky has found over 250,000 cyberattacks disguised as popular anime among other shows and streaming platforms favored by younger...

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Business & Money | Thursday 22 May, 2025 9:44 am

BSF Capital says flynas IPO priced at SAR 80/shr

BSF Capital, the lead manager, financial advisor and underwriter for the initial public offering of Saudi budget airline flynas, announced the completion of the book-building process for the institutional tranche, with the final offer price set at SAR 80 per share — the upper limit of the price...

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Business & Money | Thursday 22 May, 2025 9:40 am

Shalfa signs SAR 35.4M contract with ZATCA

Shalfa Facilities Management Co. signed on May 21 a contract worth SAR 35.39 million with the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority (ZATCA), in partnership with Shalfa International Security Services, according to a statement to Tadawul. Under the contract, Shalfa will provide security guard...

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Business & Money | Thursday 22 May, 2025 9:11 am

PwC Middle East and sirar by stc certify first cohort of CISO500 leaders, redefining cyber leadership in Saudi Arabia

 PwC Middle East and sirar by stc have successfully concluded the first cohort of training for the CISO500 programme, an exclusive initiative designed to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity capabilities. This five-day intensive training marks a significant milestone in the programme’s...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 21 May, 2025 11:11 am

Saudi German Health awarded SAR 47.3M contract by Health Ministry

Middle East Healthcare Co. (Saudi German Health) won a SAR 47.3 million contract with the Ministry of Health (General Bureau), entailing the medical operation of the Mina Emergency Hospital 2 project, according to a statement to Tadawul today, May 20. Under the contract, Saudi German Health...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Tuesday 20 May, 2025 3:15 pm

AIR FRANCE LAUNCHES DIRECT FLIGHTS BETWEEN RIYADH AND PARIS

Air France hasannounced the launch of its new direct service between Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). The first flight, AF684, operated by an Airbus A350-900, touched down in Riyadh on May 20, 2025, marking a significant milestone in the...

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Business & Money | Tuesday 20 May, 2025 9:16 am

Saudi Signage & Labelling Expo opens today for its 2nd edition, spotlighting 2,500 products and solutions

Saudi Signage & Labelling Expo opens today in Riyadh for its second edition, co-located with the inaugural Saudi Paper & Packing Expo. Running until 22 May 2025 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center (RICEC), the events arrive at a time of continued industry growth...

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