WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden declared democracy under threat at home and abroad and called former President Donald Trump’s position on NATO unacceptable on Thursday in a State of the Union speech designed to contrast visions with his 2024 Republican opponent. Biden, speaking before a joint session of the House of Representatives and the Senate, opened … Read more
CAIRO: Startups across the Middle East and North Africa region have garnered substantial support through significant funding rounds over the last seven days. The regional venture capital ecosystem experienced heightened activity, with startups securing large investments, with Saudi Arabia at the forefront.The Kingdom’s logistics startup PIESHIP successfully closed an undisclosed pre-seed investment round from SEEDRA … Read more
RIYADH: Saudi developers received a funding boost with deals exceeding SR2.4 billion ($640 million) signed on the sidelines of the four-day Restatex Real Estate Exhibition in Riyadh. In addition, the event witnessed the launch of three property development funds, amounting to over SR1 billion. The exhibition aims to underscore the property sector’s role in diversifying … Read more
JEDDAH: Arbab Al-Heraf, under the leadership of its founder Abdullah Al-Hodaif, has emerged as a significant cultural initiative, contributing to the enhancement of the Saudi artistic scene. The project has played a pivotal role in promoting awareness of Saudi cultural heritage among both local and international audiences. Through diverse cultural evenings, it showcases various aspects … Read more
Sustainable future for mining industry requires value chain integration, experts say RIYADH: A sustainable future for the value chain within the mining industry hinges on an integrated system that involves connectivity, acceleration and technology, experts affirmed. A panel at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh saw the Kingdom’s leading governmental entities in the sector outlining … Read more