Authorities in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are currently preparing to gradually reopen the King Fahd Causeway bridge linking the two countries some time after Eid al-Adha, according to sources who spoke …
Saudi Arabia’s mortgage lender Amlak to start trading on Tadawul from Monday
Shares in Saudi Arabia’s mortgage lender Amlak International for Real Estate Finance will start trading on the Tadawul stock exchange on Monday as the company completes its IPO process. The company is …
We Got Funded: Kuwait-Born Proptech Startup Ajar Closes Pre-Series A Round
The startup is leveraging on the opportunity by improving its platform features, investing on its team to boost its growth, and gearing up for a regional digital expansion to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and …
China’s CanSino in Talks for COVID-19 Vaccine Phase III Trial Overseas
Chinese vaccine developer CanSino Biologics is in talks with Russia, Brazil, Chile and Saudi Arabia to launch a Phase III trial of its experimental COVID-19 vaccine, its co-founder said on Saturday.
Saudi Arabia targeting domestic travellers to shore up tourism industry
When the pandemic hobbled Saudi Arabia’s plans to become a global tourism hub just months after opening its borders for the first time, officials looked for the bright side. There won’t be any foreign …
Rural tourism in Saudi Arabia recovers after months of forced isolation
Visitors are now choosing cold Saudi cities instead of Europe, which they are accustomed to visiting, such as Taif, Al-Baha, and Abha …
UK Resumes Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Despite Fears They Could be Used Against Civilians in Yemen
The UK will resume arms sales to Saudi Arabia, following a temporary ban, despite concerns that the weapons could be used against civilians in Yemen.
Finance shake-up with Saudi derivatives market to launch in Q3
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) plans to launch a derivatives exchange in the latest move to modernize the Kingdom’s financial landscape. An announcement about the launch of …
Saudi Arabia Hires BCW To Handle US PR For Megacity
BCW has been hired by Saudi Arabia to handle US PR for Neom , the $500bn megacity that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has planned for the country’s Northwest coast. Under a plan inked by Dubai-based …
Bahrain Eyes Golden Racing Future In Wake Of ‘Royal’ Winner
English racegoers have become used to the silks of Dubai’s Godolphin, Qatar Racing and Saudi Arabia’s Prince Khalid Abdullah taking the big prizes but Golden Horde’s win at Royal Ascot allowed Bahrain …