GCC to ensure food security through a unified strategy

RIYADH: Climate change, natural disasters and other global challenges have prompted a new regional food security strategy from the Gulf Cooperation Council. Faisal Al-Rawas, chairman of the Federation of the GCC Chambers, said the strategy is focused on developing agricultural, livestock, and fishery projects to achieve added value to the food industries, enabling the countries to achieve food security and … Read more

New unified Gulf tourism visa to bolster Saudi economy

Startup of the Week – supply chain platform Omniful aims to boost Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce space CAIRO: E-commerce and supply chain operations platform Omniful is aiming to significantly boost its presence in the Saudi market after a successful $5.85 million seed funding round. In an interview with Arab News, CEO and co-founder of Omniful, Mostafa … Read more

Saudi tourism minister discusses benefit of unified tourist visa for GCC nations at Qatar meeting

RIYADH: Innovation is a priority for HSBC Saudi Arabia as it aims to enhance its offerings, according to the bank’s CEO. Faris Al-Ghannam, CEO and board member of HSBC Saudi Arabia, provided a comprehensive overview of the financial institution’s prospective plans, along with the Kingdom’s economic landscape and the investment opportunities it presents.  In an … Read more