New university branches to target region’s skills gaps

EGYPT The Egyptian higher education sector is expanding regionally with the establishment of several new branch campuses across Africa, adding to its existing three, while it also has plans to venture into the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia,...

The Saudi Electronic University: A Digital Hub for Sustainable Education

In line with the Kingdom’s swift growth in every area, including education, which forms the basis of this progress, e-learning in Saudi Arabia has seen the anticipated improvement in quality at the local level. Therefore, the Saudi Electronic...

Abu Dhabi: Gulf Medical University signs MoU with Burjeel Holdings

Media Release Abu Dhabi, Oct 7: Gulf Medical University (GMU), one of the leading private universities in the region, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Burjeel Holdings, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in...

Saudi German Health boosts relationship with Mayo Clinic

Saudi German Health (SGH), one of the region’s leading healthcare providers and a pioneer in advancing medical excellence across the Middle East and Africa, announced today a major expansion of its relationship with US-based Mayo Clinic. This move...

Saudi German Health Expands Mayo Clinic Partnership, Becomes Region’s Largest Member Group

Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare provider in the Middle East and Africa, announced a significant expansion of its relationship with Mayo Clinic, making it the largest group of Mayo Clinic Care Network members in the region. The move...

Red Sea Global partners with three academies for Saudi tourism

Red Sea Global announced in a press release issued the signing of three new educational agreements as part of the fifth edition of the Red Sea Vocational Training Programme, which leads to employment in collaboration with the Human Resources...

Diriyah Megaproject Executives Detained by Saudi Arabia’s Anti-Corruption Watchdog – Report

At least two senior executives at Diriyah, the $63 billion real estate development in Riyadh, have been detained by Saudi Arabia’s Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), according to Semafor, citing three people familiar with the...

Saudi Arabia emerges as key market for Pakistani IT companies

Published on: October 6, 2025 3:43 PM Pakistani IT companies are eyeing Saudi Arabia as their next big market, especially in cybersecurity. With both nations ranking high on the Global Cybersecurity Index, there is strong potential for...

Saudi Arabia Travel & Tourism Market Poised For $100.23 Billion Growth By 2030: Vision 2030 And Infrastructure Investments Driving Expansion

(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Saudi Arabia Travel & Tourism market is growing, driven by Vision 2030 initiatives to diversify its economy. Opportunities include major infrastructure investments, religious and cultural tourism promotion,...

‘Saudi Arabia is next big market for Pakistani IT companies’

KARACHI: Amid growing ties between Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on strategic and defence fronts, Pakistani IT companies are optimistic about tapping one of the biggest markets in the Gulf region in the field of cybersecurity....

Kyren Wilson reveals details of wife's health battle as snooker star admits to 'torrid time off the table'

Kyren Wilson has spoken openly about the personal struggles that have affected his form on the snooker circuit, revealing that his wife Sophie has been seriously ill and recently underwent surgery. The world No 2, who captured his first World...

Riyadh Air, Kayanee to launch Saudi in-flight wellness collection

Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced a new partnership with Kayanee, a Saudi wellbeing brand, to bring a fresh sense of comfort and care to the skies. The collaboration will upscale in-flight comfort by offering Riyadh...

‘I’ve had a torrid time off the table’ – Former snooker world champion Kyren Wilson reveals wife’s health battle

KYREN WILSON has lifted the lid on his wife’s health battle, revealing he’s had a “torrid time off the table.” Wilson, 33, is one of the top stars in snooker and is currently ranked 2nd in the world. 1 Kyren Wilson has lifted the lid on wife...

Riyadh Season 2025 kick-off: Opening parade, celebrity lineup, top attractions to watch out for

Riyadh Season 2025 opens Friday with a grand parade, celebrity guests, immersive entertainment zones, and experiences you can’t miss/ Illustrative AI-generated image Riyadh Season 2025 officially kicks off on Friday, October 10, offering visitors...

Sport Clubs signs $5mln lease for new Riyadh fitness centers

Saudi Arabia - Sport Clubs Company signed a land lease contract worth SAR 22.01 million to build two fitness centers at King Fahd Medical City in Riyadh, according to a bourse filing. Located in Al-Sulaymaniyah District, the new clubs will operate...

Student initiatives powerful in sustaining fight against AMR

NIGERIA When most students had left Sokoto for their home states during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Zakariya’u Dauda battled with long holidays in his room. One afternoon, he stumbled upon a global health crisis that would shape his life’s mission...

'I deeply hurt people by moving to Saudi Arabia'

Like many expats in Saudi Arabia, Plumptre lives in a gated community known as a compound. These residential compounds offer a lifestyle more like Western suburban areas and have gyms, pools, restaurants and other amenities in a self-contained...

Riyadh Air, Kayanee unveil exclusive in-flight wellness collection

Riyadh Air, the new national carrier of Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Kayanee, a leading Saudi wellbeing brand, to introduce an exclusive in-flight wellness and loungewear collection that enhances passenger comfort with thoughtfully designed...

Tennis LIVE: Novak Djokovic collapses to ground as Emma Raducanu makes mistake

Tenth seed Holger Rune believes the Shanghai Masters should have a new rule allowing players to take a break when the temperatures reach scorching temperatures. Rune, 22, was involved in one of the most intense matches of the competition when he...

Portuguese technology transforming the management of global health systems

Founded in 2013, the company started its activity with the aim of replacing fragmented solutions, digitizing processes that escaped traditional management systems. This vision allowed them to identify common patterns between different...