Diriyah Co. CEO appointed UN Tourism ambassador 

RIYADH: Saudi historical destination developer Diriyah Co.’s CEO, Jerry Inzerillo, has been appointed as a UN Tourism ambassador, joining an elite group including Lionel Messi, Georgio Armani, and Placido Domingo.  The appointment was made during the global body’s first-ever sustainability week, being held in New York from April 15 to 19, according to a press … Read more

Bahrain’s tourism vision: A conversation with the newly appointed CEO of the tourism authority

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Tadawul All Share Index posted an annual gain of 1,811.46 points, or 17.11 percent, to reach 12,401.56 at the end of the first quarter of 2024, official data showed.  According to the report released by Saudi Exchange, the highest close level of the main index in the first quarter was on March … Read more

Saudi defense minister appointed new SAMI chairman after board reshuffle

RIYADH: The Saudi capital finds itself in global competition with cities like New York and Tokyo for a skilled workforce, according to its mayor. With a population exceeding 7 million, the city is experiencing an ongoing transformation as it becomes a hub for attracting talent and boosting entrepreneurship. In an interview with Arab News at … Read more

Jean-Michel Mayor appointed Saudi baseball federation technical director

RIYADH: At the inaugural Riyadh Season Tennis Cup, superstars Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic went head to head on Dec. 27 in an exhibition match in Riyadh, with the competition thrilling fans in the stands. The sold-out Kingdom Arena echoed with cheering crowds and overwhelming excitement. But the match not only brought two of the … Read more