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Solar-energy club boosted by Saudi Arabia’s entry
The International Solar Alliance is a network of 122 "sun-rich" countries. The agreement to join ISA was signed during the Crown Prince's...

Caline Malek
Jul 10, 20191 min read


KAUST researchers in Saudi Arabia make a surprising discovery in the depths of the Red Sea
Researchers say that water near the seabed is replenished far faster than was thought, which is good news for sea life. Waters occupying...

Caline Malek
Jun 12, 20191 min read


Meet Saudi Arabia’s female horse whisperer
One of the Kingdom's first female trainers, Dana Algosaibi has made animal welfare her life mission. Working with horses is both a career...

Caline Malek
Jun 11, 20191 min read


Saudi women footballers set their sights on green goals
Eight female players have formed the Greens team to promote environmental causes across the Kingdom. The group is led by Rawh Alarfaj,...

Caline Malek
Jun 10, 20191 min read


Middle East keeps pace in AI race
Forbes Insights reveals that 55 percent of surveyed companies in the Middle East are piloting or testing AI compared to 58 percent...

Caline Malek
May 2, 20191 min read


Saudi Arabia’s war against hackers
The Kingdom is the recipient of the highest number of cyber-attacks in the Middle East. A recent report suggests training is one of the...

Caline Malek
Apr 17, 20191 min read


Misk program gives a boost to young Saudis who mean business
The first batch includes 19 start-ups from across the region, specializing in various fields. Young Arabs are taking the region’s offline...

Caline Malek
Mar 19, 20191 min read


Meet two young Saudi entrepreneurs with sustainable solutions
Muhannad Al-Hamed helps homeowners set up solar panels, while Suhaib Amer’s tech start-up will allow farmers to monitor livestock. Both...

Caline Malek
Mar 18, 20191 min read


Saudi woman the first in the Middle East with a PhD in AI
AI is "a never-ending science,” says Dr. Fatmah Baothman, whose hope is to eventually tackle different fields with AI, such as the...

Caline Malek
Mar 17, 20191 min read


How Saudi Arabia is improving its railways
The high-speed Haramain is operating at near-full capacity, while the North-South line is being expanded. Riyadh’s Metro is almost...

Caline Malek
Mar 13, 20191 min read


Improving education is Saudi Arabia's key to a knowledge-based economy
With the Kingdom ranking 66th out of 134 countries in the Global Knowledge Index, education is key to improving its standing. The Arab...

Caline Malek
Jan 20, 20191 min read


New tourism investments spark a travel boom in Saudi Arabia
From religious sites to beach resorts, the number of destinations drawing tourists from the Kingdom is growing With travel bookings in...

Caline Malek
Jan 4, 20191 min read


With fresh sanctions and increasing isolation, 2018 is seen as 'the year Iran was tamed'
Hard-hitting sanctions have pushed Iran to the brink. Can the regime weather the storm or will it bow to world opinion? Sanctions...

Caline Malek
Dec 24, 20181 min read


Dubai’s World Tolerance Summit embraces diversity
Curricula, school teachers and mothers were called on to pass on a more tolerant message to children. With discrimination and racism...

Caline Malek
Dec 22, 20181 min read


Saudi Arabia joins nations in Katowice as talks adopt ‘Rulebook’ to curb climate change
Saudi Arabia showed how seriously it is taking international efforts to mitigate the global rise in temperature. Arab News Read Article

Caline Malek
Dec 19, 20181 min read


Cashing in on Black Friday
Purchasing bevahiors are changing, with online shopping increasingly take center-stage in the region Black Friday sales expected to grow...

Caline Malek
Nov 23, 20181 min read


How Saudi Arabia is moving towards a green economy
Renewable energy and energy efficiency are the buzzwords as Gulf countries shift away from their traditional base of oil There is a need...

Caline Malek
Nov 8, 20181 min read


Saudi entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts flourish in a tech-developing society
Initiative supports entrepreneurs and helps them develop their technical projects Platforms include online grocery shopping, 3D printing...

Caline Malek
Nov 7, 20181 min read


Saudi, Emirati universities rank among best in region
As the Gulf becomes a more attractive destination for higher education students, the region is becoming a net importer of students. The...

Caline Malek
Oct 21, 20181 min read


Saudi Arabia invests in startups to achieve Vision 2030 objective
Young entrepreneurs are expected to play a key role as the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) tries to boost foreign...

Caline Malek
Oct 19, 20181 min read
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