The rise of surf parks is reshaping the way surfers experience the sport, gradually shifting travel trends and spending habits. Once exclusive to ocean shores, surfing is now accessible in inland destinations, with 16% of global surfers having opting for surf parks over traditional surf trips in the past year, and 11% making multiple surf
The British International School Riyadh (BISR) has partnered with NES, gaming-focused digital media company and subsidiary of Nesma Holding Company, to offer students access to the rapidly evolving world of Esports. The partnership will provide BISR’s students with hands-on experience across key industry areas such as game design, coaching, broadcasting, competition management, and data analysis.
MUFG and The Public Investment Fund (“PIF”) of Saudi Arabia have today announced that they signed a memorandum of understanding (“MoU”) to collaborate on opportunities of mutual interest to both MUFG and PIF. The MoU will promote regular engagement between MUFG and PIF, focusing on sectors in which MUFG has strong expertise, notably infrastructure and
The first edition of Jewels of the World was officially inaugurated by Krayem AlEnazi, President of the National committee for Precious Metals and Gemstones – Federation of Saudi Chambers on 3rd November.
Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdom’s largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, is set to make its highly anticipated return to Riyadh with its second edition. Held at Crowne Plaza Riyadh RDC Hotel & Convention, activities kick off on 3 November with the Young Talent Academies, followed by the main two-day festival
PIF today announced the signing of five memorandums of understanding (MoUs) worth up to $51 billion with leading Japanese financial institutions. These MoUs were signed with Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, MUFG Bank, Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (NEXI). The MoUs are a key part of PIF’s
The retail industry is on the cusp of a new era, and the Retail Congress MENA 2024 is set to be the catalyst for its transformation. This landmark event, taking place on November 4-5 at the Mandarin Oriental, Al Faisaliah in Riyadh, is a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres