Environment & Energy | Sunday 28 January, 2024 10:27 am

NWC starts pumping desalinated water to 100,000 beneficiaries in Dhahran

The National Water Company (NWC), represented by its Eastern Cluster, has announced that it will start pumping desalinated water to the districts of Doha, Dana, King Fahd College of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM), Al-Jami’ah and Sulaimaniya in Dhahran. This comes after the company has completed...

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Business & Money | Sunday 28 January, 2024 9:43 am

Dubai Customs Makes History as Sole Customs Department in International Test Commission, Elevating Talent Leadership

The Assessment and Development Center in the Human Resources Division at Dubai Customs has become a member of the International Test Commission, making Dubai Customs the sole global customs department in the commission. This accomplishment further enhances the government department's reputation for ...

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Healthcare | Sunday 28 January, 2024 9:35 am

E-health Sector Soars with 100% Turnover Growth

Estonia, renowned for its cutting-edge healthcare research and development, is set to make a significant mark at Arab Health 2024, showcasing its expertise and collaboration opportunities to the GCC region. Estonian healthcare offers several collaboration opportunities, both in the public and...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 January, 2024 12:30 am

AD Ports Group launches Abu Dhabi Knowledge Bridge

Abu Dhabi Ports Group (AD Ports), a global leader in logistics, industry, and trade, has launched the Abu Dhabi Knowledge Bridge (ADKB), an education centre aimed at transforming corporate training and professional development across Abu Dhabi and the wider region.ADKB’s programmes of study are...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 January, 2024 12:26 am

Saudi Real Estate Market to allow selling property at auction: Official

The Saudi Real Estate Market plans to launch a new product that can be auctioned off by a property owner. Development is underway and new amendments will be made periodically, General Supervisor Ahmed Al-Salman told Asharq News.   The Saudi Real Estate Market will also roll out a new ...

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Environment & Energy | Saturday 27 January, 2024 12:24 am

OPEC+ unlikely to decide oil policy on Feb 1: Report

OPEC+ will likely decide its oil production levels for April and beyond in the coming weeks, Reuters reported, citing OPEC+ sources.   A meeting of the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee (JMMC) next Thursday would take place too early to take decisions on further output...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 January, 2024 12:21 am

Saudi Arabia ranks 1st on 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer

The 2024 trust barometer reported that 86% of Saudis trusted their government, compared to 83% a year earlier.   The Kingdom also took the fourth place globally on the index of trust in the business sector and came seventh on the index of trust in media.   The survey...

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Business & Money | Saturday 27 January, 2024 12:18 am

PIF prices international bond offering at SAR 18.75B

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) completed the pricing of a $5 billion (SAR 18.75 billion) Reg S international bond offering. The offering was over five times covered, attracting orders worth $27 billion (over SAR 10 billion).   In an emailed statement to Argaam, PIF said the...

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Business & Money | Friday 26 January, 2024 12:57 pm

National Biotechnology Strategy ‘key pillar’ to achieve pharmaceutical, health security: Official

The National Biotechnology Strategy will be a key pillar in achieving the goals of the Vaccines and Biopharmaceutical Industry Committee, to achieve pharmaceutical and health security in Saudi Arabia, Nizar Al Hariri, Advisor to Minister of Industry and Minerals, and...

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Business & Money | Friday 26 January, 2024 12:54 pm

Aramco eyes business expansion, acquisitions in China and India

The big growth markets for Saudi Aramco are China, India and southeast Asia, Bloomberg reported, citing Mohammed Al Qahtani, Downstream President at Saudi Aramco.   The world’s largest oil producer is seeking refining and chemicals deals in Asia as it looks to expand its projects...

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