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NEOM aims to be world’s most competitive city
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's NEOM is on a mission to become the world's most competitive free zone, said CEO Nadhmi Al-Nasr.
“NEOM is…
Bahrain’s Batelco expands into the fintech sector
Bahraini telco Batelco has expanded into the financial technology (fintech) sector, it was announced on Sunday.
The company…
King Fahd Causeway boosts KSA-Bahrain non-oil trade by 18 percent in Q2
RIYADH: Non-oil trade between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain rose 18 percent to $781 million during the second quarter of this year,…
S&P cuts Kuwait rating on lack of deficit-financing strategy
DUBAI: Ratings agency S&P Global Ratings cut Kuwait’s rating by one notch citing the Gulf state’s lack of a funding strategy…
Saudi retail activity picks up, but landlords still feel pressure on rents
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s retail sector has seen a recovery in sales at physical stores but, despite the increased footfall,…
Whatsapp To Let Users Message Without Their Phones
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that will let people message without using their phone for the first time.
At present,…
Advanced achievements in AI on display at robot summit
Advanced achievements in artificial intelligence manufacturing are showcased at the seventh China Robotop and Intelligent Economic…
Saudi Arabia steps up efforts to boost private-sector employment for…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is increasing opportunities for training and employment of nationals as it seeks to meet the goals of Vision…
Saudization program Nitaqat gets overhaul with launch of 2nd version
RIYADH: The second version of Nitaqat, the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s (MHRSD) Saudization program,…
PM calls for deepening Pak-Uzbek business, economic ties
TASHKENT: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said Pakistan’s connectivity with Uzbekistan in trade and bilateral spheres would…
