Saturday, October 18

Tag: Saudi Arabia

Registration Continues for the Second Edition of “Miyahthon” to Advance Innovation in Water Sustainability
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Registration Continues for the Second Edition of “Miyahthon” to Advance Innovation in Water Sustainability

The Saudi Water Authority is continuing to accept applications for participation in the second edition of the global hackathon “Miyahthon”, which brings together innovators and entrepreneurs from Saudi Arabia and beyond to develop sustainable solutions for the future of water. Registration remains open until 11 October 2025. This edition builds on the success of the inaugural Miyahthon, which witnessed wide participation from both local and international innovators. It led to the development of groundbreaking projects, including the “Smart Ric” water treatment solution and “Hydraya”, an artificial intelligence application. The winning projects were incubated in the business accelerators of the Saudi Water Innovation Center, enabling them to grow and transform into market-ready...
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WETEX 2025 Promotes the Competitiveness of Eco-Friendly Vehicles
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WETEX 2025 Promotes the Competitiveness of Eco-Friendly Vehicles

In line with Dubai’s ambitious Green Mobility Strategy 2030 and the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) and sustainable logistics, the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX), organised by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), keeps pace with the increasing number of local and international companies at the forefront of green mobility solutions across land, sea and air. Through its Green Mobility Hall, WETEX 2025 highlighted the latest innovation in hydrogen technologies, low-emission fuels and artificial intelligence (AI) applications that advance EV adoption and support the development of infrastructure, projects and charging stations. “In line with the UAE’s Net Zero 2050 Strategy and the Nationa...
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Saudi Arabia unveils TOURISE: A bold global platform set to redefine and shape a new horizon for tourism at scale
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Tourism

Saudi Arabia unveils TOURISE: A bold global platform set to redefine and shape a new horizon for tourism at scale

 TOURISE is the first global platform to unite visionary public and private sector leadersacross tourism, technology, investment and sustainability ecosystems. Anchored by a high-level advisory board of global industry leaders, TOURISE aims tounlock unprecedented deal flow and high-value investment opportunities that will resetthe industry. Accompanying TOURISE Awards program will recognize best-in-class destinationsdelivering travel experiences that are purposeful, unforgettable, and aligned with theevolving expectations of today’s travelers. Inaugural invite-only TOURISE Summit will take place in Riyadh from 11–13November 2025, and will extend as a year-round platform to shape how the world travels,connects and grows.Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, His ExcellencyAhmed Al-Khateeb ...
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Saudi Sports for All Federation Unveils Riyadh Marathon Route, Venues, and Sponsors for Inaugural SFA International Sporting Events
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Saudi Sports for All Federation Unveils Riyadh Marathon Route, Venues, and Sponsors for Inaugural SFA International Sporting Events

The Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) has announced key details for the inaugural 2025 SFA International Sporting Events, which include the SFA Expo and Riyadh Marathon. The SFA Expo will take place from February 5-7, 2025, at Riyadh’s JAX District, while the Riyadh Marathon is set for Saturday, February 8, 2025. The SFA Expo will serve as the marathon’s bib collection hub and will feature interactive zones focused on sports, health, and fitness, showcasing cutting-edge equipment, wellness activities, and emerging technologies. The event will also include a B2B lounge for industry networking, and workshops on mindfulness and nutrition. Another highlight will be the Primal Race on Friday, February 7, a functional fitness challenge featuring a series of high-intensity activities ...
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Saudi Arabia to Host Regular World Economic Forum Global Meeting
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Saudi Arabia to Host Regular World Economic Forum Global Meeting

 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host a regular high-level World Economic Forum (WEF) global meeting in Riyadh, with the first slated for the Spring of 2026, it was announced today. The announcement was made today by His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim, Minister of Economy and Planning, and BørgeBrende, World Economic Forum President, on the final day of the 55th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The global WEF meeting in Riyadh will serve as a vital platform for global leaders, experts, policy- and decision-makers from diverse fields including the public and private sectors, academia, international organizations, and civil society to convene and address the challenges defining our world.  His Excellency Faisal F. Alibrahim,...
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WEF25: Saudi Arabia “rewriting the economic playbook”
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WEF25: Saudi Arabia “rewriting the economic playbook”

Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting today shared its strategy for rewriting the economic playbookduring several key sessions, including one led by the Kingdom on its economic transformation.  In the session titled ‘Saudi Arabia’s Economic Shifts’, His Excellency Mohammed A. Aljadaan, Minister of Finance, described the main forces driving the Kingdom’s transformation: “The whole nation has been mobilized behind Saudi Vision 2030. There’s a very clear vision that the people, the business community, and the government are all driving towards. We have a leadership that takes a long-term view, prepared to make tough decisions, and to be consistent.” Earlier...
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WEF25: Saudi delegation calls for nations to put “greater good” first
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WEF25: Saudi delegation calls for nations to put “greater good” first

The international community must prioritize cooperation and dialogue to overcome the challenges of a fragmented world, the Saudi delegation to the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2025 said today. Calling for global collaboration to shape a prosperous future, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, said: “When we prioritize the greater good over narrow interests, we can work towards something that delivers for all of us. And although we will face difficult challenges this year, and in the years to come, I have to hope that we will all, as the global community, focus on working together on solving problems.” Discussing global trade,...
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WEF25: Saudi foreign minister says Middle East has “opportunity to turn a page” following Gaza ceasefire
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WEF25: Saudi foreign minister says Middle East has “opportunity to turn a page” following Gaza ceasefire

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, today said the Middle East has an opportunity to shape a prosperous future following the Gaza ceasefire deal which came into effect at the start of the week.  “We are certainly in a region that is abundant with risk factors. But we are also in a region that has huge potential. Even with a very difficult year behind us, we have shown we can be resilient as a region and we can look to the future, whether it’s the Kingdom, the GCC countries and their ability to stay on track with their economic agendas. But also, as we see now with Syria, Lebanon, and possibly now in Gaza – there is...
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28th World Investment Conference in Riyadh Concludes with Calls for International Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainability.
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28th World Investment Conference in Riyadh Concludes with Calls for International Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainability.

International collaboration, innovation and sustainability were the key themes of the 28th World Investment Conference (WIC28), hosted by Invest Saudi and the World Association of International Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) that concluded in Riyadh this week. Commenting on the success of the event, H.E. Khalid A. Al-Falih, Saudi Minister of Investment said, "This event was held under the auspicious patronage of His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to whom we extend our deepest gratitude for his visionary leadership and unwavering support. “Over the past three days, we discussed the critical challenges facing global investment and reviewed  the boundless opportunities that investment off...
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Ras Al Khaimah ranked first out of 53 cities
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Ras Al Khaimah ranked first out of 53 cities

Ras Al Khaimah has achieved a milestone in its journey to becoming a leading destination to live, work and explore, by securing the topposition in a survey of the world’s best expat destinations, conducted byInterNations, the largest global expatriate network. The Emirate secured number one spot out of 53 cities in the Expat Essentials Index, conducted by InterNations as part of its 2024 Expat Insider report. The Index is based on four categories: Admin (how easyit is to get a visa, deal with local bureaucracy, open a bank account); Housing (affordability of housing, ease of finding accommodation); Digital Life (availability of government servi...
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