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Fortinet Appoints Joe Sarno as Executive Vice-President of International Sales
Riyadh: Fortinet, the global cybersecurity leader driving the convergence of networking and security, is pleased to announce the appointment of Joe Sarno as Executive Vice-President (EVP) of International Sales. In this role, Joe will oversee Fortinet’s International Sales business and join the Executive Leadership team, which brings together decades of expertise to deliver industry-leading solutions […]
Athar Festival 2024 reveals speaker lineup and exclusive networking opportunities
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 29 July 2024: Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdom’s largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, continues to gather momentum with the unveiling of its comprehensive lineup of speakers shortly after its recent announcement of Sir Martin Sorrell as its first headlining speaker earlier this month. This year’s Festival promises an […]
81% of MENA professionals highly engaged in the workplace, highlighting opportunities for enhanced loyalty
Bayt.com & YouGov Survey: 54% of employees would recommend their company as a top place to work, and 68% take pride in promoting their company’s products and services. MENA, 29 July 2024: The latest Employee Loyalty in the MENA survey by Bayt.com, the Middle East’s leading jobsite, and YouGov investigates the driving factors that contribute employees’ loyalty […]
Fadi Akeel Recognized as ‘Best General Manager in Saudi Arabia’ at 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
Makkah Al Mukaramah 21 July 2024 – Jabal Omar Hyatt Regency Makkah proudly announces that its General Manager, Fadi Akeel, has been honored as the ‘Best General Manager in Saudi Arabia’ at the esteemed 2024 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards. Fadi Akeel is being recognized for his outstanding leadership and his ability to motivate and develop […]
Nationalisation in Saudi’s Engineering Sector
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in partnership with the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing, has announced the decision to nationalise 25% of engineering professions in the private sector effective from 21 July 2024. This will be applicable to all private sector establishments that employ five employees in the engineering […]
Taiba Investments Celebrates ‘Year of the Camel’ across its Hotels in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture
Taiba Investments is participating in the ‘Year of the Camel: 2024’ celebrations. The initiative, launched by the Saudi Ministry of Culture, aims to promote cultural and local tourism by highlighting the historical and cultural significance of camels and their deep-rooted connection to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The participation reaffirms Taiba Investments’ commitment to the national tourism […]
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Zain launches “Light Along Their Journey” to empower the blind and low-vision community
Zain has announced a strategic partnership with Be My Eyes, the largest and fastest-growing app for assisting the blind and visually impaired community worldwide. Through this initiative, the first in the region, Zain aims to expand its volunteerism scope to engage the Zain community, connect with visually impaired groups, and integrate advanced technology. This aligns […]
Radisson Hotel Group launches visionary Radisson Meetings Unbound and AI-powered Radisson Meetings Dream Machine
Radisson Hotel Group has unveiled its pioneering Radisson Meetings Unbound value proposition and AI-powered Radisson Meetings Dream Machine, as the Group continues to revolutionize the world of meetings and events. Radisson Meetings Unbound allows meeting and event planners to unleash their creativity and tap into the world of AI-technology to generate new ideas beyond conventional meetings and events boundaries, share event inspiration, […]
Batic Law Participates in SelectUSA Summit and Signs MOU with Tate Bywater
Batic Law is proud to announce its participation in the SelectUSA Investment Summit, the premier event for business investment in the United States. This summit is a critical platform that connects investors, companies, and economic development organizations (EDOs) to facilitate significant business deals. Since its inception, the summit has attracted thousands of international companies and […]
Yasmeen Muhtaseb appointed EY MENA COO
Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 2 July 2024: EY announces the appointment of Yasmeen Muhtaseb as Chief Operating Officer (COO) across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, effective 1 July 2024. Yasmeen will oversee the business operations and continued integration of the region. Abdulaziz Al-Sowailim, EY MENA Chairman and CEO, says: “Business in […]
Burj Khalifa Lights Up as HUAWEI AppGallery and Yalla Ludo Push Mobile Gaming to New Heights
HUAWEI AppGallery celebrates its visionary partnership with Yalla Ludo in an epic lightshow on the iconic Burj Khalifa Dubai – 26 June 2024: HUAWEI AppGallery marks its successful partnership with Yalla Ludo, the region’s leading mobile board game app for Ludo and Domino enthusiasts, with a spectacular lightshow on the iconic Burj Khalifa. This celebration sets a new benchmark in […]
EY MENA to locate its new regional headquarters in KAFD
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 25 June 2024: The new EY MENA regional headquarters for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region will be located at the King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (KSA), opening later this year. In line with EY’s people-centered approach to transformation, the new facility is designed to […]
Leading financial platform Al Eqtisadiah relaunches with new digital products, content and website
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 24 June 2024: Al Eqtisadiah, a leading economic and financial newspaper, has announced the launch of its new digital products and revamped website. With these new offerings, the newspaper aims to reach a younger generation of digitally connected readers. This launch follows SRMG’s January announcement aimed at accelerating the Group’s transformation and […]
Almarai Signs Agreement with Social Development Bank to Launch “Almarai Chefs” Program
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, June 23, 2024 – Almarai Company has signed a cooperation agreement with the Social Development Bank to launch the “Almarai Chefs Program” aimed at strengthening and empowering owners of very small cooking projects in the Riyadh region, as part of its support and encouragement for entrepreneurs. The agreement was signed by the CEO […]
The newly launched worldwide Social Media app “Telefanz” rivals TikTok and aims to make Social Media a Better Place
24 June 2024 The new social media platform “Telefanz” aims to compete with other social media platforms, particularly TikTok, offering an easy-to-use app in 17 languages, original content done by verified Creators and Streamers only, and a secure community. Dubai — “Telefanz”, the new social media platform for exciting, spontaneous, genuine videos and photos, was […]
Commvault strengthens local operations with new Qatar Leader
Dubai – United Arab Emirates – 12 June 2024: Commvault, a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, has announced the appointment of Ziad Aboumerhi as Country Manager in Qatar. With a focus on solution sales and adept client relationship management, Aboumerhi brings a wealth of experience from varied sectors […]
How to have the best GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024
The stages are set, exhibitions built and we’re looking forward to welcoming the global connectivity community back to GSMA MWC Shanghai next week. There’s still time to secure your place – register hereto attend! Taking place between 26 – 28 June 2024, thousands of attendees will soon gather at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) […]
World Defense Show 2026 50 percent sold, 20 months before event
Riyadh, KSA, 18 June 2024: Following the success of its second edition in February 2024, the World Defense Show 2026 has registered huge early demand from international exhibitors, with 50 percent of the event’s floorspace already sold. World Defense Show 2024 saw a record number of 773 exhibitors showcased on an expanded floor space. Six months […]
Shine Event Staffing leads the way for Saudi Arabia: First National Agency to Win Best Staffing Agency at The Middle East Event Awards, 2024
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia— June 14, 2024 – Saudi-based company Shine Event Staffing wins Best Staffing Agency at the Middle East Event Awards, 2024. Selected from a shortlist and the only company representing Saudi Arabia, the company excels in event & experience staffing, delivering exceptional services to a wide spectrum of events from large-scale concerts to […]
NEOM and Fahy Studios Announce First-Ever Publishing Deal Between a Saudi Gaming Studio and an International Publisher
NEOM, 12 June 2024 – Today, NEOM Media Industries announced a groundbreaking publishing deal between Saudi’s Fahy Studios and the renowned international video game developer and publisher, Kwalee, facilitated by the Level Up Accelerator, a key initiative of NEOM. This historic agreement marks a significant milestone for the Saudi Games sector, showcasing its immense potential on the global stage, […]
BluSmart shares its Success Story at Fleet and Mobility Summit 2024 Amidst UAE Expansion
Dubai, UAE, 10 June 2024: BluSmart, UAE’s first 100% electric full-stack premium limousine service, recently participated in the Fleet and Mobility Summit 2024, held on 6th June, 2024 at Al Habtoor Polo Club in Dubai. This summit marked a significant milestone as BluSmart showcased its success story from India and shared its plans to replicate this success in […]
SADAFCO’s Third Edition of Sustainability Report Highlights Progress Towards Saudi Vision 2030
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 09, June 2024 – Saudia Dairy and Food Stuff Company (SADAFCO) proudly unveils its latest Sustainability Report for the year 2023, showcasing its steadfast commitment to sustainability, innovation, and alignment with the ambitious goals of “Saudi Vision 2030.” Developed under the esteemed Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) Universal Standards and per Tadawul […]