RIYADH: Riyadh’s Merwas, considered the biggest art and entertainment factory globally, is proving to be one of Saudi Arabia’s greatest music industry assets. Nada Al-Tuwaijri, co-founder and CEO of Merwas, told Arab News that the facility, which holds the Guinness World Record for the largest music production studio, “is home to all artists.” She added: … Read more
Saudi Sports for All has announced the resounding success of its series of Ramadan tournaments, culminating in an unprecedented celebration of sportsmanship, community, and healthy living across the Kingdom. The SFA Ramadan Domes tournament, held in Dammam, witnessed an overwhelming participation of thousands of individuals across nine tournaments. From padel to basketball, male and female … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s strategic location, thriving economy, and strong government support have attracted a diverse range of funding partners keen on assisting startups and entrepreneurs. The Kingdom, according to Houssem Jemili, partner at management consulting firm Bain and Co., has one of the highest technology spends in the Middle East and North Africa, approximately 2.5 … Read more
Jeddah: Nawaf Alfadly, the projects manager of the heritage assets restoration department for the Jeddah Historic District Program, emphasized the initiative’s goal of revitalizing heritage buildings to enhance the experience of visitors and residents, aiming to transform the area into a prominent tourist destination. In an interview with Arab News, Alfadly highlighted the importance of … Read more
LONDON: Three former Supreme Court justices have joined more than 600 members of the British legal profession in calling for the government to halt arms sales to Israel, saying it could make Britain complicit in genocide in Gaza. Their call was also backed by two of the country’s leading intelligence experts, who argued that Britain … Read more
RIYADH: Music, food and art are the sense-stirring offerings at Diriyah’s JAX Ramadan Market, which opened this week. The Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale is hosting the market as a part of the “Layali Biennale” program. “The (JAX Ramadan) market is such a cute idea … the atmosphere, the music, the food, the people all of … Read more
RIYADH: Top Saudi banks demonstrated strong performances in 2023, with operating income growing by 9.5 percent, driven by non-interest revenue, according to professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal. The results of A&M’s fourth annual Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Banking Pulse for the 12-month period revealed a resilient and thriving financial sector with notable increases in key metrics. “The performance of the … Read more
BEIRUT: Volunteers in southern Lebanon are defying Israeli bombing to feed and care for dogs, cats, birds and other animals that have become victims of the conflict. Linda Luku — a native of Bint Jbeil now residing in Tyre — is among a growing number of volunteers who have mobilized via social media to support animals … Read more
International investors, including from Saudi Arabia, eye lithium mining in Argentina SAO PAULO: Lithium mining has become a central element in several countries’ strategy to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Saudi investors are aware of Argentina’s major role in this respect. Earlier this month, a delegation from the Saudi Energy Ministry visited the … Read more
Berlin mayor decries ‘antisemitism’ over Berlinale speeches on Palestine solidarity LONDON: Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner has accused the Berlin Film Festival of promoting “antisemitism” following speeches expressing solidarity with Palestine during the closing ceremony on Saturday. Wegner urged the state-backed festival management to “ensure that such incidents do not happen again.” In a post on … Read more