AMAK Obtains Quartz Exploration License in Saudi Arabia

One of AMAC’s mining projects (The company’s website)
One of AMAC’s mining projects (The company’s website)
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AMAK Obtains Quartz Exploration License in Saudi Arabia

One of AMAC’s mining projects (The company’s website)
One of AMAC’s mining projects (The company’s website)

Almasane Alkobra Mining Co. (AMAK) has won a quartz exploration license from the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, covering 90.15 square kilometers in the Najran-Aseer province.

In a statement to the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) on Monday, the company said the license was issued on Aug. 11, 2024 and is valid until Aug. 10, 2029.

It added that the license, which covers a total area of ​​90.15 square kilometers, was issued in accordance with the Mining Investment Law and its executive regulations, indicating that it will conduct the necessary studies and exploratory work on the sites during the regulatory period to ensure the availability of the required raw materials.

The financial impact value and timing of this license will become clear after the completion of exploration work and studies. Any major development regarding this license will be disclosed in a timely manner, AMAK noted.



Saudi Ministry of Interior Launches Smart Gates at NEOM Bay Airport 

The project is a collaboration between the General Directorate of Passports, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and NEOM. (SPA)
The project is a collaboration between the General Directorate of Passports, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and NEOM. (SPA)
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Saudi Ministry of Interior Launches Smart Gates at NEOM Bay Airport 

The project is a collaboration between the General Directorate of Passports, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and NEOM. (SPA)
The project is a collaboration between the General Directorate of Passports, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and NEOM. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior launched on Tuesday the Smart Gates Project today at NEOM Bay Airport.

The project is a collaboration between the General Directorate of Passports, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), and NEOM and aims to improve the efficiency of passenger procedures by allowing passengers to scan their biometric data at self-service kiosks.

The initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's efforts to enhance quality of life by implementing high-efficiency digital solutions in Saudi cities.

Present at the event were Assistant Minister of Interior for Technology Affairs Prince Dr. Bandar bin Abdullah bin Mishari, SDAIA President Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, Director General of Passports Lieutenant General Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya, SDAIA National Information Center Director Dr. Esam bin Abdullah Al-Wagait, and NEOM CEO Eng. Nadhmi Al-Nasr.