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Address Jabal Omar Makkah (Image: Supplied by Address Hotels and Resorts)

Address Hotels and Resorts debuts 1,484-key property in Makkah

The Address Jabal Omar Makkah in Saudi Arabia is located within the Jabal Omar development

Courtyard by Marriott Jubail (Image: Supplied by Courtyard by Marriott)

Courtyard by Marriott opens in Jubail

The 165-key property is located within Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province

Esports GCC

Beyond games: How GCC’s esports, gaming sector is on target for growth

We explore how the region is embracing esports and gaming as a significant cultural and economic force

Saudi oil production cuts

Saudi oil cuts could trigger slowdown in economy

The economy will fall by 0.1 per cent this year if the government raises production in September and by 1 per cent if it holds the course for the rest of 2023

SRC Signs a 3-year sponsorship Deal With Saudi Football Club Al Ittihad image SRC

Saudi’s PIF-owned SRC signs 3-year sponsorship deal with Saudi Football Club Al Ittihad

The sponsorship is part of SRC’s support for the development of Saudi Arabia’s thriving sports sector and key objectives of Vision 2030’s ‘Quality of Life Program’ to promote sporting activity

Birmingham Airport

Saudia launches first flight to Birmingham Airport

This is a significant step in Saudia’s strategy of expanding its international network and strengthening connections between the kingdom and the rest of the world

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche (Image: Supplied by Wyndham Hotels and Resorts)

Wyndham to open 79-key property in Al Khobar

Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche is located in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province

Red Sea Global Water sports

Red Sea Global, North Sails collaborate on sustainable sailing and water sports

The partnership will involve North Sails Apparel providing performance apparel for WAMA, RSG’s water sports brand, catering to the needs of their sailing and water sports staff

Niven Al-Khoury on diabetes management strategies to be effective

Insights: How Saudi Arabia is making strides in diabetes control and prevention

There are an estimated 4.2 million patients suffering from diabetes in Saudi Arabia, out of which 1.8 million are undiagnosed

Aston Martin partners with EV maker Lucid

Aston Martin partners with EV maker Lucid, extends Mercedes pact

The British automaker will issue new shares to Lucid and make cash payments totalling $232m in exchange for battery-electric powertrain components

Aramco, TotalEnergies award contracts for $11bn Amiral project

Aramco, TotalEnergies award contracts for $11bn petchem complex

The awarding of the contracts marks the start of construction work on the petrochemical facility

RSG x Al-Ahli Saudi FC deal Image Red Sea Global

Red Sea Global, Al-Ahli Saudi FC sign sponsorship deal

With this deal, Red Sea Global becomes the platinum sponsor of the football club’s first team

ENVI Al Nakheel (Image: Supplied by ENVI Lodges)

ENVI Lodges reveals design of upcoming property in Saudi Arabia

ENVI Al Nakheel will open next year and will feature 25 eco-lodging pods

Riyadh Expo 2030

Saudi Arabia unveils Riyadh Expo 2030 master plan

The 226 exhibition pavilions have been meticulously designed in a spherical shape, featuring an equator line running through them

Riyadh Air (Image: Sourced from Riyadh Air Media Centre)

Riyadh Air signs deal for 90 GEnx engines at Paris Air Show

The deal also includes spares and a services agreement to support the airline’s upcoming Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet

Electric buses Saudi Arabia

Saudi’s Transport General Authority introduces self-driving electric buses for Hajj pilgrims

Without requiring human intervention, the buses navigate along a predetermined route, utilising the data collected and analysed during their movement to make informed decisions

Emirates Eid Al Adha 2023

Emirates adds extra flights for Hajj season and Eid Al Adha celebrations

The airline has deployed an additional 34 flights to popular destinations

UAE tourist attraction

UAE’s top tourist attraction revealed

The destination holds twice the popularity compared to any other venue

Uber and Saudi railway deal

Saudi railways integrates Uber’s reserve product on rail platform

The service allows passengers to pre-book up to four reserve rides to and from seven train stations across six cities

flynas A320neo aircraft

Saudi Arabia’s flynas orders 30 A320neo family aircraft

The order is expected to support the carrier’s growth plans as it continues to expand its international routes and destinations network

PIF sets up Lifera to boost biopharma industry growth

Saudi Arabia’s PIF sets up Lifera to boost biopharma industry growth

The biopharma investment firm seeks to advance formulation development, medicine development and manufacturing

Modirum

PayTabs becomes first to deploy Modirum 3D secure payment solutions in Saudi Arabia

The alliance aims to offer flexible and cost effective secure authentication solutions for PayTabs merchants, banks and processors

Air Arabia Egypt

Air Arabia Egypt resumes direct flights to Yanbu

The direct flights will connect Cairo International Airport with Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport starting from August 4, 2023

Mashaaer metro

Saudi’s Mashaaer metro line ready to transport over 2 million pilgrims

The high-speed electric train was specifically designed to cater to the needs of pilgrims during the annual Hajj season

Anantara resort to open in Trojena NTR Lake Knoll image supplied by Minor Group image Minor Group

Minor Hotels announces new Anantara resort in Trojena, NEOM

The 270-key resort will offer a selection of guest rooms and suites, including some with private pools, and all with spectacular lake or mountain views

Saudi cost of living

Saudi cost of living in line with swift economic progress: Mercer

The driver behind the changes in Saudi Arabia’s cost of living is an increase in the cost of groceries and personal care items

PwC Middle East training in KSA

PwC Middle East to train next-generation Saudi talent in AlUla

The programme allows the young graduates to advance their digital capabilities while acquiring skills and experience

Arab China Conference

Arab-China Business Conference underscores strengthening ties

The forum concluded with the signing of the Riyadh Declaration, underscoring continued collaboration between the China and Arab countries.

Oil prices near four-month high

Oil holds near three-month low as demand concerns reverberate

West Texas Intermediate edged higher to trade above $67 a barrel, after losing around 8 per cent over the previous three sessions

e-visa

Saudi Arabia introduces new instant e-visa

The introduction of the e-visa is one of several initiatives launched by the kingdom in the past year to enhance the visitor experience