Business The Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture during his visit to Nigeria. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh Explores Agricultural Investment Opportunities in Africa

Saudi Arabia recently concluded agreements with a number of African countries with the aim to achieve sustainable agricultural development and promote food…

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Business Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Eng. Khalil bin Salamah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Aims to Boost Polymer-based Manufacturing Industries

Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Eng. Khalil bin Salamah said Saudi Arabia aims to achieve a fourfold increase of…

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Business Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Khalil bin Salamah speaks at the event. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh Int’l Industry Week Connects 10,000 Leaders Worldwide

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Khalil bin Salamah highlighted the Kingdom’s strong position in the industry globally,…

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Business A team from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce inspects rice sales outlets, one of the main commodities for Zakat al-Fitr. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Automates ‘Zakat al-Fitr’ to Maximize Economic, Social Impact

Saudi online platforms are making it easier for Muslims to pay Zakat al-Fitr as Islam’s holy month of fasting, Ramadan, wraps up. This mandatory…

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Business The tourism sector is one of the key pillars in achieving Vision 2030. (Cruise Saudi)

‘Cruise Saudi’ Works to Expand Maritime Access Globally

As the season of Islamic holidays approaches, people are looking for ways to unwind, with coastal tourism being a popular choice. Cruise Saudi, owned by the…

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Business A commercial ship sails from Jeddah Islamic Port. (Saudi Ports Authority)

Saudi MAWANI to Establish New Logistics Zones

The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) aims to achieve the National Transportation and Logistics Strategy (NTLS) goals by consolidating Saudi Arabia's position as…

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Business Hydrogen is an important source of clean energy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change. (Reuters)

ACWA Power: Necessary Studies Underway for Green Hydrogen Project in Egypt

Vice Chairman and Managing Director of ACWA Power Saudi Arabia Raad Al-Saady revealed that necessary studies to develop the green hydrogen project in Egypt…

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Business The second edition of the World Defense Show is currently held in Riyadh. (Photo: Asharq Al-Awsat)

SAMI Develops Industrial Complex for Defense Ground Systems

The Saudi Military Industries Company (SAMI), a wholly-owned Public Investment Fund company, is scheduled to complete construction of an industrial complex for…

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