Business & Money | Thursday 13 February, 2025 9:45 am

With the global events market set to pass $2.5 trillion by 2035, IBTM@ATM offers a brand-new gateway to the business events sector

With the global events industry projected to register a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8% during the period 2024-35, IBTM@ATM will provide a gateway to the lucrative business events sector throughout the 32nd edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World...

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Business & Money | Thursday 13 February, 2025 9:38 am

Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN) Partners with TAWAL to Build Advanced Digital Infrastructure across its Entertainment Destinations

Saudi Entertainment Ventures (SEVEN), part of Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC), a wholly owned Public Investment Fund (PIF) entity, has entered into a strategic agreement with TAWAL, a leading Saudi telecommunications and IT infrastructure company. The partnership signed during the LEAP Conference, ...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 February, 2025 1:09 pm

Saudi economy surpasses key milestone in diversification: Investment Minister

Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih said the kingdom's economy has passed a major milestone in its diversification process, with non-oil activities now accounting for 52% of total economic activity.   Speaking at the PIF Private Sector Forum 2025, Al-Falih noted that Saudi...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 February, 2025 1:03 pm

Al-Hogail: SAR 200B poured into housing with private sector partnership

The housing sector attracted more than SAR 200 billion investments in partnership with the private sector, Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail stated. Speaking at the 2025 PIF and Private Sector Forum, Al-Hogail said that investments in the municipal sector exceeded SAR 19...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 February, 2025 12:51 pm

KPMG and Edarat launch strategic partnership to accelerate AI adoption in Saudi Arabia

KPMG has signed a partnership agreement with Edarat, a major player in the Middle East’s data center market, aimed at driving the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across Saudi Arabia.  A publicly listed company on Tadawul, Edarat is one of the largest independent data center...

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Technology & IT | Wednesday 12 February, 2025 12:35 pm

HONOR and King Saud University Join Hands to Empower the Next Generation of AI Experts

In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and its strategic focus on artificial intelligence (AI), HONOR has partnered with King Saud University to establish AI Club supported by HONOR. This collaboration is a significant step toward fostering artificial intelligence (AI) development among Saudi...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Wednesday 12 February, 2025 12:24 pm

Moscow Strengthens Tourism Ties with Qatar Amid Growing Visitor Numbers

Doha, Qatar – The Moscow City Tourism Committee embarked on a strategic roadshow in the Middle East, reinforcing its commitment to fostering long-term tourism partnerships. With Qatar emerging as a key market, the delegation is focused on accelerating visitor growth, deepening collaboration, and...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 February, 2025 11:16 am

Responsible practice in coffee takes centre stage at World of Coffee Dubai 2025

The coffee industry is undergoing a transformation, with responsible sourcing, sustainability, and fair trade becoming more than just buzzwords—they’re now central to the future of coffee. At this year’s World of Coffee, industry experts are tackling key issues such as fair value for...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 February, 2025 11:12 am

Future of Work Forum forecasts economic shifts, outlines AI opportunities, impact on labour market

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in collaboration with the World Governments Summit Organisation, organised the second edition of the Future of Work Forum, as part of the World Governments Summit 2025, with the...

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Business & Money | Wednesday 12 February, 2025 11:08 am

Private sector to drive 80% of transport and logistics investments: Al-Jasser

Minister of Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Jasser, said the private sector is expected to account for 80% of targeted investments in the transport and logistics sectors.   Speaking at the PIF Private Sector Forum 2025, the minister explained that the investments will be carried...

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