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NWC starts supply of desalinated water in Dhahran

Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Saudi National Water Company (NWC) said it has started pumping desalinated water to several key districts in Dhahran following the completion of the pipeline connection work. More than 100,000 residents will benefit from this latest pumping operation.

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Acwa Power to set up new tech centre for clean energy at KACST

Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Acwa Power, a Saudi developer of power and desalination projects, has signed an agreement with King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) to establish a new clean energy and water desalination tech development centre within its campus.

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Japanese lens maker Tokai to set up Sharjah warehouse facility

Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Tokai Optical, a major Japanese lens manufacturer, has reached an agreement to set up its warehouse facility within Sharjah Airport International Free Zone. The company produces all its products in-house and holds the world record for the thinnest lens.

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Samsung set to launch AI-powered Galaxy S24 Series in KSA

Sun, 28 Jan 2024

Samsung Electronics will launch its latest flagship device, the Galaxy S24, on January 31 in Saudi Arabia, the company has announced.

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Azadea in deal to boost retail offerings at Marassi Al Bahrain mall

Sat, 27 Jan 2024

Leading developer Eagle Hills Diyar has announced a landmark partnership with Azadea, a lifestyle retail company, thus paving the way for Marassi Galleria Mall to expand its brand portfolio with the latest in entertainment, dining and fashion concepts.

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Saudi Arabia regulates order delivery sector

Wed, 24 Jan 2024

Saudi Arabia's Transport General Authority (TGA) has issued six regulations to govern the order delivery sector and boost the efficiency, reliability, and safe delivery of services, according to a Saudi Press Agency report.

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‘Ecosystem approach’ can help retail tap $1trn revenue pool

Tue, 23 Jan 2024

Retail and consumer businesses in the region should embrace an ‘ecosystem approach’ to tap into a potential $1 trillion revenue pool in the Middle East and North Africa.

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Valu partners with Bosta for enhanced logistic solutions

Mon, 22 Jan 2024

Valu, Mena’s leading universal financial technology powerhouse, has announced its partnership with Bosta, the leading tech-enabled last-mile delivery service provider in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, through a strategic agreement.

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Danat CEO elected World Confederation of Jewellers member

Sun, 21 Jan 2024

The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) has announced that its CEO Noora Jamsheer has been elected as a member of the esteemed President’s Council at the World Confederation of Jewellers and Vice President of the CIBJO Pearl Commission.

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Bisleri enters UAE market with biggest sporting collaborations

Sun, 21 Jan 2024

Bisleri, one of India's leading packaged drinking water brands, has collaborated with top sporting events and franchises such as Dubai Marathon, Sharjah Warriors, Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders as hydration partners to enter the UAE market.