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Hunger is nearing levels that were last seen during the global food crisis sparked by the pandemic.
ROME —The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has launched its 2025 Global Outlook, calling for US$16.9 billion to address global food needs and the alarming gap between needs and resources.
WFP's flagship 2025 Global Outlook, launched today, shows that 343 million people across 74 countries are acutely food insecure, a ......read full article
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 JEDDAH – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a US$25 million contribution from Saudi Arabia through KSrelief to support its life-saving operations in Yemen over the next year.
The agreement was signed by WFP Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau and H.E. Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), in Jeddah today.
US$15 ......read full article
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Shot: 1-8Oct2024
Lebanon, Syria
TRT: 3:44
:00-:06 - Damaged building in Saida, Lebanon
Shot:5Oct24
:06-:24 - Convoy of Humanitarian Aid Moving from Beirut to Tyre
Highway 51, Lebanon
Shot: 5Oct24
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Tyre, Lebanon
Shot: 5Oct24
:40-1:08 - SOT Matthew Hollingworth, WFP Lebanon Country Director (English)
"We're delivering 1100 food parcels, food ration boxes ......read full article
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RSL campaign begins August 22, 2024
The opening round of games takes place from August 22-24, with reigning RSL champions Al Hilal beginning their title defence at Al Okhdood
Newly introduced "Magic Rounds", aimed at providing an exhilarating experience over the course of a single weekend, will feature derbies across Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province in Matchweeks 9 and 26
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 15 July ......read full article
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ROME – The latest food security assessment on Gaza confirms the concerns of the World Food Programme (WFP) about the ongoing levels of severe hunger across the Gaza Strip and shows the critical importance of sustained access to all areas of Gaza.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report on Gaza paints a stark picture of ongoing hunger, finding that 96 percent of the population is facing acute food insecurity at ......read full article
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 Riyadh, 29 May 2024 – As Badael - a PIF Company - marks its first anniversary, coinciding with World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, the company is pleased to announce the launch of the 'Clear the Air' campaign. This initiative calls upon individuals, organizations, and government entities to unite in creating a smoke-free Saudi Arabia.
Badael – a PIF Company – aims to curb smoking incidence by providing safer alternatives ......read full article
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 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – March 2024 – The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah is delighted to usher in a new era of luxury and excellence with the appointment of Mr. Peter Katusak-Huzsvar as its esteemed General Manager, effective immediately.
A seasoned professional with an impressive track record in the industry, Peter brings with him a wealth of international hospitality expertise. Taking the helm of this iconic establishment, he is ......read full article
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 Radisson Hotel Riyadh Airport announced their Ramadan offers through a successful Ramadan preview event, which saw a gathering of Radisson’s loyal guests, valued clients, VIPs, top media, and influencers. The evening was nothing short of magical, featuring enchanting oriental music along a delicious array of dishes from international cuisines. This special occasion was dedicated to celebrating Ramadan and show media and guests the amazing ......read full article
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21 February 2024: NEW YORK/GENEVA/ROME – In the less than five months that followed the brutal 7 October attacks and the ensuing escalation, tens of thousands of Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been killed and injured in the Gaza Strip. More than three quarters of the population have been forced from their homes, many multiple times, and face severe shortages of food, water, sanitation and healthcare – the ......read full article
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‘Bassma’ is one of the first original productions launched by Asharq Discovery.
The series features exclusive interviews with Arab women showcasing their extraordinary achievements and the powerful impact they have had in their various fields. It offers new perspectives on Arab women, highlighting their ambitions and the challenges they have overcome.
Featuring iconic women such as actress Yusra, singer Samira Saeed, the first ......read full article
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Organised by the World Professional Wrestling Hub (WPWH), the free-to-attend championship will be staged at Shabab Al-Ahili Club marking the return of Sangram Singh to the ring following a six-year hiatus.
The championship will host five high-stakes wrestling match-ups featuring formidable opponents with international and Olympic medals from around the world.
February 06, 2024: The 2024 edition of the International Pro Wrestling ......read full article
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Flagship projects in water and pest management set to redefine standards
Partnership prioritises knowledge sharing, innovation, and joint initiatives
Early-stage, cutting-edge solutions are being developed to grow a competitive and sustainable agriculture sector
AlUla, Saudi Arabia, 31 October 2023: The partnership between the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and King Abdullah University of Science and ......read full article
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 The Jeel Tamooh Virtual Career Fair attracted a high caliber cohort of Jeel Tamooh members, highlighting competitive opportunities in the market in the presence of top Saudi employers.
Riyadh, September 28., 2022— Boston Consulting Group (BCG), the global management consulting firm, concluded the fourth edition of its prestigious Jeel Tamooh program with a three-day Virtual Career Fair on September 6-7-8. Propelled by BCG’s vision ......read full article
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 Over one million low fare seats on 20 routes launched from Europe to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam to support Vision 2030
25, August 2022: Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, is launching 20 exciting new routes from Bucharest, Budapest, Catania, Larnaca, Milan, Naples, Rome, Sofia, Tirana, Venice and Vienna to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The airline introduces a new era of ......read full article
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 Atlanta, GA: Seeking the perfect investment opportunity? Look no further! The Next Level Trucking Program continues to exceed investor expectations in trucking with over 4 years of proven success - even through a pandemic. In fact, Next Level saw its highest year in 2021, with some of its top trucks bringing in over $320k annually.
As it stands, based on top data and analytic providers, there are an average of 8-15 available loads per active ......read full article
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 • Hybrid work is key for attracting and retaining talent: 56 percent of EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) respondents are less likely to look for a new role if given the opportunity to work in a flexible way
• While over 83 percent of companies support hybrid work, 70 percent of employees in the EMEA region would like to see their organization rethink culture to make it truly inclusive
• 75 percent understand the ......read full article
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 Inspired by the Andalusian riads, the hotel is an urban retreat for the most sophisticated travellers
Saudi - November 30, 2020: Shaza Riyadh, the contemporary luxury hotel residence situated next to the iconic Al Rajhi Grand Mosque at the Riyadh city, has been named as the Saudi Arabia's Leading Hotel Residences 2020 by the World Travel Awards 2020.
The property delivers a contemporary resampling of ......read full article
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 24 March 2019, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A new initiative sponsored by Saudi German Hospitals Group (SGH Group), in collaboration with Batterjee Medical College (BMC), is set to offer hundreds of Saudi students’ prosperous opportunities in the healthcare sector.
The Education for Employment program (E4E), which started in 2018, has sponsored 100 Saudi high school graduates, predominantly females, to study nursing at Batterjee ......read full article
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Effective 11 September 2018, employment across four sub-sectors within the retail sector in Saudi Arabia will be restricted to Saudi nationals only. Foreign nationals will be prohibited from working in forty-three different professions.
September 09, 2018: Thirteen professions across three additional sub-sectors will be subject to restrictions effective from 9 November 2018, and forty-four designations within five other ......read full article
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 DUBAI – April 16, 2018: Dubai-based Al Kasir Group launched three Crypto assets backed by certified diamonds. Al Kasir Jewellery Trading and Al Kasir portal, a joint venture under the private office of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Obaid Al Maktoum, announced the launch of the innovative diamond trading model using the blockchain technology for the first time in the world.
Al Kasir Group, a joint venture under the ......read full article
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 Dubai, UAE, March 31, 2018: Skyline University College hosted the National Seminar on Case Studies and Research on March 26, 2018 at SUC campus. The Chief Guest of the event was Dr. Faisal Ali Mousa, Chairman of FAM Holding. Dr. Mousa delivered a motivational speech where he shared his experiences of a journey starting from 3000 dirhams to 3 billion dirhams. He talked about the challenging times of his career as well as the strategies and ......read full article
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 Dubai, 27 March 2018: An Alliance for Youth bringing together companies and other entities interested in helping young people in the region enhance their skills and develop their careers is launching in Saudi Arabia, contributing to the regional commitment to impact 50,000 and employ 3,000 local youth by 2020.
The Alliance in Saudi Arabia, coming two years after the regional launch based on a model created by Nestlé ......read full article
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RTF anticipates a record-breaking high in number of visitors and exhibitors for its 10th edition-
RTF is the largest travel trade and consumer event in the whole KSA
Riyadh, 19 March 2018 - Celebrating its 10th anniversary as “KSA’s Leading Travel Trade and Consumer Show”, RTF 2018 has completely sold out ahead of its milestone show this April, attributed to a tremendous surge in ......read full article
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 Remittances from the GCC remain strong; 2018 expected to witness continued growth
Dubai, February 5, 2018: Xpress Money, one of the world’s most dependable money transfer brands, witnessed a 10% growth in its global operations in 2017. The growth was backed by new partnerships in crucial corridors, innovative solutions, and a global expansion in the Xpress Money agent network.
Xpress Money’s traditional ......read full article
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 Dubai, UAE, December 12, 2016: The International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), a member of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group, announced a pledge of USD875 million to support Burkina Faso’s National Program for Economic and Social Development (PNDES). The amount represents a significant portion of the IDB Group total pledge, which amounts to USD1.3 Billion.
The declaration of the contribution took place on ......read full article
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 Dubai, UAE, November 16, 2016 – L’Oréal has been voted as the most attractive employer for business students amongst Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies, in the UAE and KSA. Over 12,600 students, of different majors, from 43 universities participated in Universum’s “Most Attractive Employers Ranking” survey.
The survey offered comprehensive insights into students’ views on their future ......read full article
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A third of MENA poll respondents have resolved to work harder in the New Year, according to Bayt.com survey
Dubai, UAE, 27 December 2015: Professionals in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) are looking forward to the New Year, according to the Bayt.com ‘Holidays in the MENA Workplace Poll’. The vast majority of respondents (79.6%) will be making career New Year’s resolutions. In fact, 30.4% of them have already resolved ......read full article
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Riyadh, November 16, 2015: Exceed IT Services, a leading regional IT service provider, has launched IBDAA, a remarkable nationalization initiative in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
The IBDAA campaign is an initiative that specializes in two areas: training and guiding national fresh graduates to launch a career in IT, and supporting local entrepreneurship efforts.
By providing hands-on business and technical training on enterprise ......read full article
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Through its new regional office, Barco aims to further strengthen its position in the local visualization market and contribute to the country’s ambitious healthcare plans. Barco has been doing business in the KSA for almost three decades and was involved in various impressive projects for both the public and private sector. As part of its efforts to ensure the full satisfaction of its key customers such as MOH, MOI and Aramco, Barco has ......read full article
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25 October, 2015 - Abu Dhabi, UAE: Two new country-specific sessions have been added to the powerful programme for the 2016 Global Aerospace Summit, one of the world’s most influential gatherings of top-tier international aviation, aerospace, defence and space leaders, which will be held in Abu Dhabi next March.
The additions will see dedicated debates on the challenges and potential of the industries within Saudi Arabia (KSA) and ......read full article
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Hiring in the Oil and Gas industry in KSA continues to decrease
The number of online job listings for Software Hardware and Telecom specialists increased by 58% in May 2015 in KSA compared to last year
The creative industry continues to lead the growth momentum, with an increase in demand for online jobs of 57% compared to last year
June 2015 : The Monster Employment Index is a monthly gauge of online job posting activity in ......read full article
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Honeywell hosts its first ever Women in Leadership Forum in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: May 05, 2015: Honeywell (NYSE:HON) hosted its first-ever Women in Leadership Forum in the Middle East earlier this week as part of its ongoing efforts to bring more women into senior management roles and increase female participation in its regional workforce.
The event, which was held in partnership with New York University ......read full article
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Saudi Arabia registers the highest long term growth in employment among all other GCC countries, according to data compiled by Monster Employment Index KSA
The creative industry (Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media and Entertainment) maintains its top position with a 55% growth in job listings year on year
Oil sector registers a negative growth
The Monster Employment Index is a monthly gauge of online job posting ......read full article
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Fujairah, UAE: 11th December 2014 - Fujairah, one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, boasts a strategic location as the UAE’s only Emirate on East Coast connecting all the markets of the Arab Gulf Countries, the Middle East, Europe and East Africa, thus playing an integral role in the economic development of the country. The Port of Fujairah, which commenced operations in 1983, has embarked on a continuing process ......read full article
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Riyadh – December 03, 2014: The magnitude and multi-modal scope of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) transport investment is creating huge and exciting project opportunities for developers, contractors, transport facility operators, and related industries. The value of the total announced transportation projects in the country currently stands at USD 81.6 billion, making it, along with the UAE, one of the top transport markets in ......read full article
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DUBAI, November 26, 2014: The Hydroponic farming leader of MENA region, Pegasus Agritech has implemented the technology of soilless farming, to meet the food and water scarcity issues of the world today. The water situation in the Middle East is precarious. Many countries in the Middle East face problems of water shortage due to the semi-arid climate and an increasing demand created by population and economic growth. Middle Eastern countries ......read full article
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Riyadh – November 15, 2014: Saudi Build 2014 – the 26th International Construction Technology and Building Materials Trade Exhibition, recently concluded its successful four-day run at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Centre, with over 23,200 specialized visitors. The leading construction industry fair hosted over 850 exhibitors from 36 countries and played a major role in providing an ideal networking platform for ......read full article
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Riyadh – September 11, 2014: Saudi Agriculture 2014, the 33rd international agriculture, water and agro-industry trade show, concluded yesterday (September 10, 2014) its four-day run at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center. Around 25,000 specialized local, regional and international visitors attended the event that hosted 350 exhibitors from 40 countries to showcase the latest industry products and technologies to the ......read full article
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Riyadh – September 08, 2014: H.E. Dr. Fahd Abdulrahman Balghunaim, Minister of Agriculture, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), inaugurated yesterday (Sunday, September 7, 2014) Saudi Agriculture 2014, the 33rd international agriculture, water and agro-industry trade show. Taking place until September 10, 2014 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, the leading exhibition gathers over 350 exhibitors from more than 40 ......read full article
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