Karan Gandhi leverages his extensive expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency to guide Middle Eastern investors toward effective strategies. With over five years of experience in blockchain investing and a decade in venture capital and traditional finance, Karan has established himself as a credible and influential thought leader in the rapidly evolving realms of crypto and […]
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh chaired a significant second round of political consultations between their nations on Monday, demonstrating a firm commitment to enhancing bilateral and political relations. The meeting, reported by the Saudi Press Agency, saw Prince Faisal bin Farhan of Saudi Arabia and Hasan Mahmud of Bangladesh engage in extensive […]
Iraqi American Zenovia Jafar expressed her elation at winning the Miss Arab USA 2024 pageant in Arizona on Sunday, calling it one of the best experiences of her life. In an interview with Arab News, Jafar shared that while winning was initially her main focus, the genuine connections and friendships she formed during the competition […]
On Sunday, the Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry organized a seminar titled “The Role of Women in Diplomatic Work,” according to the Saudi Press Agency. Held at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, the event coincided with the recent UN International Day of Women in Diplomacy. The seminar saw the participation of Saudi Arabia’s Deputy […]
Jeddah Season 2024 has commenced with a bang at the Jeddah Art Promenade, under the slogan “Once Again”. The launch event on Thursday featured a mesmerizing drone display, fireworks, visual presentations, and roaming performances, setting the tone for an exciting season ahead. The season was inaugurated under the patronage of Prince Saud bin Mishal, Deputy […]
A moderate earthquake struck the Hail region on Friday, with its epicenter located at a depth of 5.86 kilometers, approximately 107 kilometers away from Hail city. According to Tariq Abu Al-Khail, spokesperson for the Saudi Geological Survey (SGS), the earthquake was caused by tectonic stresses and the movement of volcanic magma beneath the Hetima Harra, […]
The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) and Air Arabia have announced the introduction of direct flights from Sharjah to Athens, the Greek capital. The first flight on this new route took off earlier this week from Sharjah Airport to Athens International Airport. This development is expected to boost travel and tourism between the two cities. The […]
The UK-Saudi Sports Investment and Innovation Forum has shed light on the burgeoning Saudi sports market, which is expected to reach a staggering SR84 billion ($22.38 billion) by 2030. This remarkable growth is driven by the ambitious Vision 2030 initiatives, positioning Saudi Arabia as a premier global destination for sports and esports investments. The forum […]
Saudi Arabia has reported a historic trade surplus of SAR41.411 billion ($11.03 billion) in April 2024, marking a significant 36% increase from the previous year’s surplus of SAR30.443 billion ($8.1 billion), according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). This surplus reflects the Kingdom’s robust trade performance amidst global economic dynamics. The […]
Bahrain has reaffirmed its global leadership in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector by securing the fifth position worldwide in the 2024 ICT Development Index (IDI), as published by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This marks the second consecutive year that Bahrain has achieved this distinction, ranking third among Arab nations. The ITU’s IDI […]