This July, The Chedi Hegra invites guests to experience the slower, more immersive side of summer in AlUla with curated stays that echo the region’s seasonal rhythm. Travellers can complement their stay with the AlUla Story Dinner Safari — an unforgettable evening of dining, stargazing, and storytelling in the heart of the Sharaan Nature Reserve.
Saudi Arabia’s global reputation has seen a significant positive transformation, according to CARMA’s 5th Edition of the Kingdom Reputation Report. The report indicates a notable increase in positive sentiment and a decline in negative media coverage, largely attributed to the country’s Vision 2030 initiatives, economic diversification, and growing soft power. The latest insights from CARMA’s
Photo: AllanoorKhiljee (left) While the United Arab Emirates is cementing its reputation as a global fintech hub, a completey different reality is growing in the shadows of Dubai’s skyscrapers. Here, under the guise of high tech and startups, Indian scammers are building transnational money laundering and investor fraud schemes. At the center of this web
The Middle East has officially transitioned from crypto-curious to crypto-committed, with Saudi Arabia now taking centre stage in the region’s digital asset revolution. According to a new report by Mining Grid, a leading provider of blockchain and Bitcoin solutions, Saudi Arabia recorded $47.1 billion in crypto inflows between July 2023 and June 2024 — the
Diriyah Company has awarded a contract worth $1.53 billion (SAR 5.75 billion) to Branch of China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd for the construction works of the Arena Block, a district that includes the multi-purpose indoor Diriyah Arena, three mixed-use office buildings, and a parking facility. Diriyah Arena will have a gross floor area (GFA) of
According to Sharad Agarwal, Founder of Cyber Gear and The Blue Whale AI Academy, “AI is the new electricity. Learning Artificial Intelligence is becoming increasingly essential in today’s world. It is not a luxury, it is an absolute necessity.” AI is not just limited to tech companies; it’s revolutionizing: Healthcare (predictive diagnostics, drug discovery) Finance (fraud detection, algorithmic
Visa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced the launch of a new edition of its global advocacy initiative, She’s Next in Entrepreneurship, in Saudi Arabia, in partnership with Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB) and Monsha’at. This latest initiative builds on Visa’s long-standing commitment to champion women-led business across the region. Until July