Abir Hamdi

Abir Hamdi
Business The view of the Saudi capital, Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Tourism Development Fund Partnerships Exceed $1.1 Billion  

The Saudi Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has signed new partnerships with government and private entities with a financial impact exceeding SAR 4 billion ($1.1…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business A Riyadh Air aircraft (The company’s website)

Riyadh Air, IBM Build the World’s First Airline Founded on AI

The Middle East’s aviation sector has undergone rapid transformation in recent years, driven by network expansion, advanced digital technologies, and growing…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business Riyadh governor attends launch of Development Finance Conference Momentum 2025 (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Builds Momentum for Diverse, Sustainable Development Finance

Saudi Arabia is moving into a pivotal phase driven by development financing that prioritizes impact, diversification, sustainability and the growth of human…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan and Economy Minister Faisal Alibrahim attend the Saudi Budget Forum (Saudi 2026 Budget Forum)

Saudi Budget Forum Reveals Govt. Spending Now Independent of ‘Oil Cycle’

Saudi Arabia’s 2026 budget forum, held a day after the Cabinet approved the new fiscal plan under the chairmanship of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Business Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike attends Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Tokyo Governor Says ‘Dragon Ball’ Project Deepens Cultural, Investment Ties with Riyadh

Saudi Arabia and Japan no longer see their ties confined to traditional oil deals or car imports. The relationship has evolved into a cross continental…

Abir Hamdi (Tokyo)
Business General Authority for Exhibitions and Conferences Fahd al-Rasheed at the opening of IMS25 (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Emerges Among Fastest Growing G20 Events Markets

Saudi Arabia is gearing up for what officials describe as a golden decade for business events, driven by unprecedented expansion in its exhibitions and…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Technology The Smart Command Center in Qiddiya. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Qiddiya Unveils Smart Command Center to Boost Decision-Making, Cut Operating Costs

The Qiddiya Investment Company (QIC) has launched its new Smart Command Center, a digital hub designed to provide real-time analytics, integrated automation,…

Abir Hamdi (Riyadh)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and US President Donald Trump at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh. (Investment Forum) 

AI Fuels a ‘Golden Age’ of Tech Partnership between Riyadh and Washington 

Saudi Arabia and the United States are entering a new phase of strategic cooperation driven by artificial intelligence and transformative technologies, at a…

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