AL-AMARAT: On the evening of the second day of the ACC Premier Cup, my taxi driver rubbed the tips of his fingers together, not in anticipation of money but to indicate that something was in the air. If he meant rain, he was correct. People woke early in Muscat on day three, Sunday, to the … Read more
RIYADH: Air transport from the UAE to Saudi Arabia surged 13 percent in March compared to the previous month, driven by rising demand due to Ramadan. According to the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority, weekly flights from the UAE to the Kingdom reached 383 in March, from around 338 the previous month. The Hajj season is … Read more
RIYADH: Japan’s Mitsubishi Power is committed to supporting Saudi Arabia’s growing demand for energy to help it achieve the prosperity outlined in Vision 2030, according to a top official. Adel Al-Juraid, CEO of Mitsubishi Power in Saudi Arabia, shared profound insights into the company’s transformative journey in an interview with Arab News, offering a comprehensive overview … Read more
AMSTERDAM: The social enterprise Subul connects refugees and conflict-affected individuals with employment opportunities in the digital labor market. With outsourcing as its business model, its goal is to help them achieve success while meeting the needs of international businesses, Syrian founder Khaled Shaaban, 39, told Arab News. In December, Subul pre-launched its latest service, the … Read more
How Saudi Arabia is reshaping transportation infrastructure amid climate change challenges RIYADH: In the face of escalating climate change challenges, Saudi Arabia is spearheading a transformation of its transportation sector with a series of groundbreaking initiatives. As the Middle East and North Africa region grapples with surging population growth, rapid urbanization, and a burgeoning middle … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi Aramco has retained its position as the most valuable company in the Middle East in the latest global ranking by the strategy consulting firm Brand Finance, with a $41.6 billion brand value. The Saudi energy giant is followed by Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., valued at $15.2 billion, according to the report. Globally, … Read more
CHICAGO: At one of the nation’s largest gatherings of Muslim Americans in Chicago on Saturday, leaders of the #AbandonBiden campaign said that the movement to block Joe Biden’s re-election due to his refusal to support a ceasefire to end the killing of civilians in Gaza was “growing quickly and will not turn back.” The #AbandonBiden … Read more