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ZAWYA
March 27, 2018
BT Al Saudia, a leading system integrator, professional and managed services provider, announced its launch as the first in the market to offer Next-Generation MSS (Managed Security Services) in Saudi Arabia supporting customers in protecting and managing their network and IT infrastructure by securityÃÂ ...
Business Insider
March 27, 2018
There are actually elements in the video that are understated, according to Knights, like Saudi Arabia's fixed wing strike capacity. "If Saudi Arabia chose to engage in punitive strikes it could, at the risk of Iranian retaliation, destroy any surface infrastructure along Iran's coast, including all oil and gas export facilities, ports,ÃÂ ...
ABC News
March 27, 2018
A barrage of missiles fired by Yemen's Houthi rebels fell on targets in Saudi Arabia late Sunday evening, killing one person in Riyadh and wounding two, ... The conflict in Yemen has demolished the nation's infrastructure, medical facilities and water treatment centers, leaving the country on the verge ofÃÂ ...
Arab News
March 27, 2018
In Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, technology is a key driver of change with the aim of developing digital infrastructure, supporting associated economic entities and leading the digital economy. Local incubators have taken steps to ensure that digitization plays a central role in achieving the goals set out in theÃÂ ...
Arab News
March 26, 2018
The AFC, which launched its regional office in Riyadh last December, plans to position Saudi Arabia as a hub for an emerging regional fashion industry. It recently forged an alliance with the British Fashion Council to provide support in establishing a sustainable infrastructure for the industry in the MiddleÃÂ ...
gulfnews.com
March 13, 2018
A number of major infrastructure projects in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries had been put on hold during the period of low oil prices, Dare's ... a “very impressive” list of regional rail projects, noting, “There's projects across the GCC, in the UAE, and a huge amount in Saudi Arabia in particular.
Daily Times
March 13, 2018
ISLAMABAD: Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Tuesday said that his country was ready to cooperate if Saudi Arabia gets serious in resolving the differences. ... Regarding the Pakistan-China Economic Corridor, Zarif said it is important to develop infrastructure projects in the region.
Saudi Gazette
March 13, 2018
IN 2015, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched Vision 2030, an ambitious reform plan aimed at diversifying the economy by moving away from oil and ... It does so by providing rules that create trust, offering the digital infrastructure and the services required to complete the exchange in the simplest way,ÃÂ ...
Arab News
March 13, 2018
JEDDAH: As Saudi Arabia prepares to reopen its cinemas, a panel of experts in the film industry gathered to discuss the future of cinematic story-telling ... “There needs to be a law infrastructure for the cinema, so people can be directed in the right direction,” said Saudi actor and comedian, Hisham Fageeh,ÃÂ ...
Saudi Gazette
March 11, 2018
RIYADH — In September 2017, Saudi Arabia announced through a Royal Decree that it would allow women to drive by June 2018. ... Saudi nationals, second, incremental capital investment to build new road infrastructure, third an increase in insurance revenue as insurance premiums will be recalculated,ÃÂ ...
Aljazeera.com
March 10, 2018
... chants of "hands off Yemen!". Al-Hamdi rejected Saudi Arabia's claim that it was intervening to support the legitimate government of Yemen. "In reality, all sides in this conflict are motivated by power," he said. "Saudi Arabia is destroying all of the infrastructure in Yemen, especially military infrastructure."ÃÂ ...
The Media Line
March 5, 2018
Saudi Arabia is slated to hold its first-ever Fashion Week from March 26-31; this, despite the fact that women in the ultra-conservative Muslim Kingdom ... last month signed a partnership deal with the British Fashion Council geared towards establishing sustainable fashion infrastructure in the Arab world.
Mintpress News
March 5, 2018
The cause is well known: the Saudi-led coalition's bombardment and blockade of the country, with the full support of the US and UK, has destroyed over 50% of the country's healthcare infrastructure, targeted water desalination plants, decimated transport routes and choked off essential imports, whilst theÃÂ ...
PRESSTV
March 5, 2018
At least 13,600 people have been killed since the onset of Saudi Arabia's military campaign against Yemen. Much of the Arabian Peninsula country's infrastructure, including hospitals, schools and factories, has been reduced to rubble due to the war. The United Nations says a record 22.2 million peopleÃÂ ...
ArabianBusiness.com
March 1, 2018
The joint effort aims to facilitate STC's transformation into a digital service provider and supports the pivotal role it plays in enabling Saudi Arabia's 2030 ... “Our collaboration with STC will enable their network infrastructure to evolve into the new era of digitisation by taking advantage of the 5G momentum.”.
ArabianBusiness.com
March 1, 2018
The 32-year-old leader's economic transformation plan will offer new opportunities for investments by British businesses in infrastructure, education, entertainment and health-care, the UK government said on Tuesday. “Saudi Arabia is changing,” May said in the statement. “These are all sectors where theÃÂ ...
Energy News Network
March 1, 2018
RENEWABLES: The U.S. could run on 80 percent solar and wind energy, but it would require hundreds of billions in infrastructure investments, according to a ... NUCLEAR: Energy Secretary Rick Perry meets with officials from Saudi Arabia to consider a deal that would allow Saudi Arabia to enrich andÃÂ ...
artnet News
February 28, 2018
This explosion of art activity comes as government officials announced a projected $64 billion investment, in partnership with the private sector, into cultural infrastructure over the coming decade. Taking inspiration from the successes (and failures) of its smaller Gulf neighbors such as Dubai, Saudi Arabia isÃÂ ...
Firstpost
February 27, 2018
The decision is a diplomatic blow to Islamabad's relationship with its "all-weather" friend China, which has invested billions in the country's infrastructure, and Saudi Arabia, to which Pakistan sent some 1,000 troops earlier this month. "It shows that the people who are concerned about terror financing areÃÂ ...
Newsday
December 31, 1999
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump met with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday for discussions focused on infrastructure and the Iran nuclear deal. Both Trump and Saudi Arabia have been critical of the Iran denuclearization deal signed betweenÃÂ ...
Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East
December 31, 1999
Republic of Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso traveled to Saudi Arabia to request funding for infrastructure projects, the central African nation's government spokesman said. Sassou Nguesso was in Riyadh Sunday, where he was received by King Salman bin Abdulaziz al Saud, Thierry MoungallaÃÂ ...
ReliefWeb
December 31, 1999
The UK and Saudi Arabia are building a new long-term partnership to improve livelihoods, boost economic development and create vital infrastructure to support some of the world's poorest people in drought and conflict-stricken countries. This includes a commitment to work together in East Africa, whichÃÂ ...
Forbes Middle East
December 31, 1999
... while also increasing insurance revenues and leading to incremental capital investment towards building new road infrastructure, among other things. The total number of female drivers in Saudi Arabia (population 32 million) is projected to reach 3 million in 2020, according to PwC, affecting everythingÃÂ ...
ArabianBusiness.com
December 31, 1999
“As oil prices continue to rise, we should see performance levels start to recuperate over time,” Wooller said. “Although there will likely be a delayed effect, in the long run Saudi Arabia's investment in tourism infrastructure should help protect the market's hotel sector during future periods of lower oil pricesÃÂ ...
Gulf Digital News
February 22, 2018
Salini Impregilo, a specialist in the construction and civil engineering business, has won a major housing project contract from Saudi Arabia National ... This contract strengthens Salini Impregilo's role in the building and transport sectors of Saudi Arabia, which is seen investing $88 billion in infrastructure inÃÂ ...
Xinhua
February 22, 2018
Earlier this month, Dubai's Rove Hotels, a subsidiary of the Middle East's biggest developer Emaar Properties, expanded to Saudi Arabia with first hotel in King Abdullah Economic City's (KAEC) Bay La Sun waterfront district. KAEC is a multibillion dollar mega real estate and infrastructure project located atÃÂ ...
Arab News
February 22, 2018
AMMAN: Saudi Arabia has called on Syria to halt its aerial bombardment of eastern Ghouta so humanitarian aid and relief effort could be provided to ... Residents and opposition figures say the Syrian government and its allies are deliberately destroying infrastructure and paralyzing life in what theyÃÂ ...
Construction Week Online
February 22, 2018
Salini Impregilo 's contract will Saudi Arabia National Guard will be carried out across a 700ha space to the east of Riyadh [representational image]. Italian civil infrastructure giant, Salini Impregilo , has been awarded a $1.3bn (SAR4.87bn) contract by Saudi Arabia National Guard. The project entails theÃÂ ...
Hotel Management Magazine
February 22, 2018
“As oil prices continue to rise, we should see performance levels start to recuperate over time. Although there will likely be a delayed effect, in the long run Saudi Arabia's investment in tourism infrastructure should help protect the market's hotel sector during future periods of lower oil prices and help boostÃÂ ...
The New Arab
February 21, 2018
Saudi Arabia has pledged $11 million to help the World Health Organisation respond to Yemen's cholera crisis - a deadly epidemic resulting from the ... due to its devastating toll on Yemen's civilian population and the collapse of the country's infrastructure which has pushed 8.4 million to the brink of famine. Arabia
ArabianBusiness.com
February 21, 2018
The agreement signed by Saudi Arabia's central bank to enable local banks to deploy xCurrent for cross-border payments could lead to savings of up to $400 ... "A successful pilot likely will lead Saudi banks to integrate DLT into their existing payment infrastructure, improving payment transparency ... Arabia
Arab News
February 20, 2018
DUBAI: Saudi Arabia has enacted a law that will equip it with a new, modern framework for corporate bankruptcy that experts believe will help attract foreign direct ... The new law will give Saudi Arabia, for the first time, a legal infrastructure to deal efficiently with companies that get into financial difficulties.
World Finance
February 1, 2018
Other areas that are currently being focused on include the development of the country's education, healthcare and infrastructure sectors. This said, the two most important economic reforms at present involve ensuring that public equity markets are aligned with international standards, and enhancingÃÂ ...
Arab News
January 31, 2018
... District to support infrastructure improvement programs for the Gulf Cooperation Council coalition of countries. In September, Atkins also won an advisory services contract from the state-owned National Water Company as part of a consortium to provide sustainable sanitation services in Saudi Arabia.
Al-Arabiya
January 31, 2018
Saudi Arabia has awarded the first major contracts for the planned $500bn NEOM City on the Red Sea Coast, Dubai-based business news site ... been appointed to build the remaining palace, with local contractor Nesma having been awarded the contract to develop infrastructure and utilities for the sites.
Seeking Alpha
January 30, 2018
Compared to the other regional players, Saudi Arabia is relatively attractive due to its economic stability, sound infrastructure, well-regulated finance, and banking system. In December, the total investment reached $15.1 billion by US companies. According to official data, Most of the US companies prefer toÃÂ ...
Aljazeera.com
January 29, 2018
He wants to reduce Saudi dependence on oil by diversifying its economy, and develop public service sectors including health, education, infrastructure, recreation, and tourism. He has also pushed for social reforms, allowing women to drive, and opening up movie theatres for the first time in nearly 40 yearsÃÂ ...
MEED
January 29, 2018
Saudi Arabia has awarded the first major contracts for the planned $500bn Neom City on the Red Sea Coast. The Royal Court has awarded packages for five palaces and other infrastructure at the Neom development. The largest package has been awarded to the local El-Seif Engineering & Construction,ÃÂ ...
CNBC
December 31, 1999
The transport minister of Saudi Arabia said Friday that opportunities are coming up for international investment in the country's rail infrastructure. "We have long-term public/private partnership (PPP) concessions that are in play. We are looking at restructuring some of our airports as well, allowing them to beÃÂ ...
ArabianBusiness.com
December 20, 2017
It also selected businesswoman and financial investor Layla Issa Abuzaid as country director for Saudi Arabia. According to the council, the opening of the office is in line with the kingdom's 2030 vision, which includes establishing a sustainable fashion infrastructure in the Arab World, and positioning theÃÂ ...
MEED
December 20, 2017
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) will be the kingdom's most active client body in 2018, with spending of $22bn on new and existing projects. The spending will make ... for boats and seaplanes,. The new development areas will need water, power, drainage and telecoms infrastructure installed.
Sputnik International
December 20, 2017
Yemeni Houthi rebels have announced the launch of a ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, according to a statement by the ... Houthi rebels have threatened Riyadh that they would carry out missile strikes on Saudi Arabia's military and oil infrastructure, calling the earlier missile launchÃÂ ...
Arab News
December 20, 2017
He added that the 2018 budget comes at a crucial time in the Kingdom's economic history: “We see public-private partnerships in infrastructure and development projects, including in public utilities services and social capital sectors such as health and education, as well as the anticipated privatization ofÃÂ ...
Dark Reading
December 20, 2017
This time, the warning is from Nyotron, which says it has spotted a threat actor with likely links to Saudi Arabia, Iran, or Algeria using a repurposed malware tool to target specific critical infrastructure organizations in the Middle East. The tool, which Nyotron has dubbed Copperfield, is based on H-Worm akaÃÂ ...
Arab News
December 20, 2017
The second focused on promoting infrastructure and enabling technology by deploying broadband services, and through infrastructure and participation. The third initiative focused on protecting users by updating the regulations that looked after users' rights and launching an index to classify serviceÃÂ ...
CNBC
December 20, 2017
Saudi Arabia's 2018 budget may be its largest ever but the government must focus on the quality of spending, not just the quantity, according to ... The government intends to cut energy subsidies next year, with the move widely expected to free up funds for other parts of the economy such as infrastructure.
Arab News
December 19, 2017
Cars drive past the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in this November 12, 2017 photo. ... Among other measures, the Saudi government has already announced more than SR9 billion ($2.4 billion) in building infrastructure for key water projects in the Makkah region, and all eyes willÃÂ ...
MEConstructionNews.com
December 17, 2017
The government of Saudi Arabia plans to spend more than $2.4bn on the construction of key water infrastructure projects. As per a report by Arab News, the Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has signed multiple contracts aimed at increasing water supply to the Makkah region, as well as otherÃÂ ...
Utilities-ME.com
December 12, 2017
The Saudi government plans to spend more than SR9 billion ($2.4 billion) in building infrastructure for key water projects in the Makkah region, said a report quoted by Trade Arabia. The Saline Water Conversion Corporation (SWCC) has signed several contracts aimed at increasing water supply to someÃÂ ...
Deutsche Welle
December 3, 2017
A military coalition led by Saudi Arabia on Sunday launched airstrikes against Shiite rebel targets on the outskirts of the Yemeni capital Sanaa in an apparent move to bolster .... Even as the country battles with crumbling infrastructure, hunger and disease, the Saudi Arabia-led military intervention continues.
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