Month: October 2023

The Board of Directors of NEOM, the sustainable regional development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia, today announced Leyja, its latest tourism destination, further strengthening and enriching the Kingdom’s ecotourism offering. Located in NEOM and steeped in history and mythology, Leyja starts from the Gulf of Aqaba coast and its alluring waters in the west,

 Dubai’s International Humanitarian City (IHC) announced that it has launched an urgent humanitarian airbridge operation to transport essential medical supplies and food assistance to Egypt and Lebanon. The operation is in preparation for and in response to the growing challenges brought about by the ongoing crisis in the region. The airbridge operation also comes in

Hia Hub, in partnership with Fashion Futures, the Saudi Fashion Commission’s annual event, is pleased to announce an exceptional lineup of regional and global fashion leaders, celebrities, artists and brands at the largest fashion and lifestyle conference in the region. From 3-7 November 2023 in Riyadh’s JAX District, headliners such as Fashion Icon and Supermodel

The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, today announced a collaboration with Sandsoft, the mobile-first Riyadh-headquartered game developer, publisher and investor powered by AAA talent. Sandsoft will be a key partner in The Sandbox’s expansion into Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and will also be a driver in

In a signing ceremony that took place today, the King Abdullah Financial District Management and Development Company (KAFD DMC) announced its strategic partnership with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute. This groundbreaking collaboration solidifies their commitment to driving transformative change, bolstering economic resilience, and harnessing innovation to address society’s challenges. As a cornerstone of Riyadh’s

Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemical companies, Nanshan Group Co., Ltd., Shandong Energy Group Co., Ltd., and Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd. today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (“MoU”) to facilitate discussions relating to the possible acquisition by Aramco of a 10% strategic equity interest in Shandong Yulong Petrochemical Co., Ltd.

The construction of NEOM is now well underway, with significant development achieved since the last progress film was shared with the world in January 2023. Now, the second progress film reveals rapid advancements in the destination’s key regions, bolstered by large-scale investments and supported by market-leading partners, and talent from more than 90 countries. Major