Giga-Projects /main-category/giga-projects en NEOM board of directors announces leadership change /node/2579052/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-11-12 21:16</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> NEOM: The NEOM Board of Directors on Tuesday announced the appointment of Aiman Al-Mudaifer as acting CEO of the company. Al-Mudaifer assumes leadership of NEOM, following Nadhmi Al-Nasr’s departure.</p> <p> As NEOM enters a new phase of delivery, this new leadership will ensure operational continuity, agility and efficiency to match the overall vision and objectives of the project.</p> <p> Al-Mudaifer takes the helm of the organization with the support of a strong leadership team across NEOM’s regions, sectors and departments.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/12/4544284-1373512495.jpg" width="1000" height="625" alt="The NEOM Board of Directors on Tuesday announced the appointment of Aiman Al-Mudaifer as acting CEO of the company. (Supplied)" title="The NEOM Board of Directors on Tuesday announced the appointment of Aiman Al-Mudaifer as acting CEO of the company. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-arabiaa">Ƶa</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/neom">NEOM</a></div></div></div> Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:23:31 +0000 daniel.fountain 2579052 at Ƶ’s NEOM appoints 3 global partners to complete 1st phase of The Line /node/2578889/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/nirmal-narayanan">Nirmal Narayanan</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-11-11 15:50</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Ƶ’s $500-billion megacity NEOM has appointed Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, Gensler, and Mott MacDonald to deliver the planning, designing, and engineering for the initial phase of The Line. </p> <p> In a press statement, the giga-project revealed that DMAA has been enlisted as the urban designer, leading The Line’s concept and detailed blueprint. </p> <p> The Austrian architecture firm will also collaborate with specialists across various sectors, such as microclimate and ecology, mobility and logistics, and sustainability. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/11/4543832-883538935.png" width="1500" height="843" alt="" title="NEOM has announced the appointment of world-leading partners to deliver the core city planning, design and engineering for the first phase of THE LINE. NEOM" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/neom">NEOM</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/line-1">The Line</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/giga-projects">giga-projects</a></div></div></div> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:58:08 +0000 sarah.glubb 2578889 at Qiddiya launches executive office to strengthen engagement with business partners /node/2578224/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/nirmal-narayanan">Nirmal Narayanan</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-author field-type-text field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2024-11-06 12:16</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Qiddiya Investment Co., fully backed by Ƶ’s Public Investment Fund, has launched an executive office dedicated to overseeing destination marketing and management.</p> <p> The new office, called “Spirit of Play,” represents the company’s first initiative to build strategic partnerships with businesses, investors, and professionals, according to the Saudi Press Agency.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/06/4542065-2131345664.jpeg" width="1920" height="1080" alt="The development of cities like Qiddiya, designed to elevate entertainment experiences, is a key element of Ƶ’s strategy to diversify its economy and foster growth in sectors such as tourism. File" title="The development of cities like Qiddiya, designed to elevate entertainment experiences, is a key element of Ƶ’s strategy to diversify its economy and foster growth in sectors such as tourism. File" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/qiddiya">Qiddiya</a></div></div></div> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:19:50 +0000 shahrukh.jamshed 2578224 at Sindalah showcases Ƶ’s investment potential, says commentator Ali Shihabi /node/2577936/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-11-04 00:06</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: Sindalah Island, NEOM’s new luxury tourism destination under construction on Ƶ’s Red Sea coast, represents a critical milestone in the Kingdom’s economic transformation and proves many of its early doubters wrong, Saudi commentator Ali Shihabi has said.</p> <p> Appearing on Arab News’ current affairs program “Frankly Speaking,” Shihabi highlighted the significance of Sindalah, saying its launch marked an important shift in global perceptions of the Kingdom as a holiday destination and as an investment opportunity.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/11/04/4541317-1887005714.jpg" width="1500" height="843" alt="" title="Ali Shihabi, an author and commentator on the politics and economics of Ƶ, speaks with Frankly Speaking host Katie Jensen. (AN photo by Abdulrahman bin Shalhoub)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/frankly-speaking">Frankly Speaking</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/sindalah">Sindalah</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/ali-shihabi">Ali Shihabi</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/neom">NEOM</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-vision-2030">Saudi Vision 2030</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Sun, 03 Nov 2024 21:11:15 +0000 romulo 2577936 at NEOM to set up $187m concrete factory to support THE LINE project /node/2574414/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/nour-el-shaeri%C2%A0">Nour El-Shaeri </a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-10-08 14:22</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Ƶ’s upcoming linear city project THE LINE is set to benefit from a new ready-mix concrete factory valued at SR700 million ($186.7 million). </p> <p> NEOM has partnered with Asas Al-Mohileb to develop and operate this facility, which will focus on producing sustainable concrete primarily for the construction of the smart city, which is designed to accommodate 9 million residents within a compact 34 sq. km footprint. </p> <p> The multi-plant factory will have the capacity to produce over 20,000 cubic meters of green concrete daily. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/10/08/4532282-2135144526.png" width="1079" height="613" alt="" title="Nadhmi Al-Nasr, NEOM CEO, is among those marking the agreement for the new concrete factory. NEOM" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/neom">NEOM</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/concrete">Concrete</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/line-1">The Line</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/asas-al-mohileb">Asas Al-Mohileb</a></div></div></div> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:30:00 +0000 owen.bennett 2574414 at Hyatt unveils 2 new luxury hotels in Ƶ’s Jaumur, strengthening partnership with NEOM /node/2573338/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/sherouk-zakaria">Sherouk Zakaria</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/article-authors/miguel-hadchity">Miguel Hadchity</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-09-30 12:35</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> DUBAI: Hotelier Hyatt has revealed plans to open two new establishments in Jaumur, a coastal destination in Ƶ’s Magna region, located along the Gulf of Aqaba.</p> <p> According to a statement, this move marks a milestone for the firm, expanding its presence in the Kingdom and deepening its collaboration with NEOM.</p> <p> The two hotels, set to open in 2027, will offer 350 rooms and suites, each designed to provide distinct, high-end experiences for guests. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/30/4529599-1409101657.jpeg" width="1600" height="1067" alt="" title="Stephen Ansell, managing director for the Middle East and Africa at Hyatt, speaking to Arab News. AN" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/tourism-transport">Tourism &amp; Transport</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/FHSworld2024">FHSworld2024</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/hyatt">hyatt</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/tourism-transport">Tourism &amp; Transport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/neom">NEOM</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/business">business</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Mon, 30 Sep 2024 09:41:04 +0000 owen.bennett 2573338 at How NEOM Green Hydrogen Company is championing Ƶ’s clean energy transition /node/2573060/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/haifa-alshammari">Haifa Alshammari</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Fri, 2024-09-27 23:20</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: As global efforts to combat climate change intensify, Ƶ is making bold strides in green hydrogen production, positioning itself as a world leader in the manufacture and export of sustainable energy.</p> <p> At the heart of this transformation is the NEOM Green Hydrogen Company, a key component of Vision 2030, the Kingdom’s blueprint for diversifying its economy away from oil and achieving sustainability.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/28/4528876-1126387063.jpg" width="1200" height="751" alt="" title="Hydrogen production from renewable energy sources. (Shutterstock)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/GreenAndBlue">Green &amp; Blue</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/editor%E2%80%99s-choice">Editor’s Choice</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/neom">NEOM</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/neom-green-hydrogen-company">NEOM Green Hydrogen Company</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/green-hydrogen">Green hydrogen</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:21:34 +0000 romulo 2573060 at Judy Murray, Garbine Muguruza conduct tennis clinic for Saudi kids /node/2572781/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/sulafa-alkhunaizi">Sulafa Alkhunaizi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Wed, 2024-09-25 22:31</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Scottish tennis coach Judy Murray and former world No. 1 Spanish-Venezuelan Garbine Muguruza conducted a tennis clinic for children at the Net Tennis Academy in Diriyah on Tuesday.<br /> Ahead of the WTA Finals that will be held for the first time in Riyadh in November, the pair spoke to Arab News about the growth of the sport in the region.<br /></p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/25/4528127-344616073.jpg" width="1200" height="731" alt="" title="Scottish tennis coach Judy Murray conducts a tennis clinic for children in Diriyah, as part of an initiative to grow the Saudi game. (AN photo: Abdulrahman Shalhoub)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/judy-murray">Judy Murray</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/garbine-muguruza">Garbine Muguruza</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/net-tennis-academy">Net Tennis Academy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/diriyah">Diriyah</a></div></div></div> Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:44:16 +0000 romulo 2572781 at Ƶ sets Guinness world record with virtual assistants show /node/2572546/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/tamara-aboalsaud">Tamara Aboalsaud</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-09-24 08:13</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Diriyah made history on Ƶ’s 94th National Day by setting a mark recognized by Guinness World Records for the largest display of virtual assistant devices.</p> <p> The show, featuring more than 500 Amazon Echo devices and Alexa voice assistants, was part of Diriyah’s celebrations of the Kingdom’s national day.</p> <p> According to the Diriyah Gate Development Authority news release, the Echo devices were orchestrated to harmonize Ƶ’s national anthem and other patriotic songs at Bujairi Terrace.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/24/4527700-106570445.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="The varied National Day celebrations in Diriyah exhibited a rich display of Saudi culture and heritage, as well as an embrace of the modern day. (AN photos by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub)" title="The varied National Day celebrations in Diriyah exhibited a rich display of Saudi culture and heritage, as well as an embrace of the modern day. (AN photos by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/24/4527715-1828164361.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="(AN photos by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/24/4527716-595373369.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="(AN photos by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/24/4527717-570175481.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="(AN photos by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/24/4527718-692956614.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="(AN photos by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/24/4527719-164526480.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="(AN photos by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/24/4527720-936144064.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="(AN photos by Abdulrhman Bin Shalhoub)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/guinness-world-records-gwr">Guinness World Records (GWR)</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/diriyah">Diriyah</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div></div></div> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 12:17:14 +0000 dalal.awienat 2572546 at Diriyah in the spotlight for Saudi National Day /node/2572384/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/taxonomy/term/242891">SPA</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2024-09-22 20:53</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Diriyah Gate Development Authority is marking the 94th Saudi National Day with a captivating array of events and activities to celebrate the Kingdom’s rich heritage and strengthen national unity, the Saudi Press Agency reported.</p> <p> Diriyah marks the legacy of King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Ƶ, while representing the depth of national belonging that began in the area, which today is a global cultural and historic symbol.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/22/4527082-1232619615.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Ƶ, left behind a legacy in Diriyah, which today is a symbol of global culture and history. (Twitter @DGDA_SA)" title="King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Ƶ, left behind a legacy in Diriyah, which today is a symbol of global culture and history. (Twitter @DGDA_SA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/22/4527084-1954754487.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Ƶ, left behind a legacy in Diriyah, which today is a symbol of global culture and history. (Twitter @DGDA_SA)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/22/4527086-242694193.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="" title="King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Ƶ, left behind a legacy in Diriyah, which today is a symbol of global culture and history. (Twitter @DGDA_SA)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/22/4527078-769834577.jpg" width="1200" height="700" alt="King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Ƶ, left behind a legacy in Diriyah, which today is a symbol of global culture and history. (Twitter @DGDA_SA)" title="King Abdulaziz, the founder of modern Ƶ, left behind a legacy in Diriyah, which today is a symbol of global culture and history. (Twitter @DGDA_SA)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/saudi-national-day-2024">Saudi National Day 2024</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/diriyah">Diriyah</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/diriyah-gate-development-authority-dgda-0">The Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA)</a></div></div></div> Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:00:00 +0000 malawi 2572384 at Diriyah exhibition focuses on Saudi countryside /node/2571469/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Sun, 2024-09-15 14:32</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Diriyah governorate, under the patronage of Environment Minister Abdulrahman Al-Fadhli, is to host the Reef Valley Exhibition at the Diriyah Biennale on Sept. 25-26 to highlight the economic, cultural, and tourism significance of Ƶ’s countryside.</p> <p> Organized by the Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development Program, the exhibition aims to challenge stereotypes about rural life and showcase experiences that  demonstrate a deep passion for agriculture.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/15/4524426-745848526.png" width="1516" height="638" alt="" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/diriyah">Diriyah</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/exhibition">exhibition</a></div></div></div> Sun, 15 Sep 2024 11:35:11 +0000 shounaz.mekky 2571469 at From seamless travel to tailored experiences, AI is transforming Ƶ’s tourism industry /node/2571163/saudi-arabia <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/sulafa-alkhunaizi">Sulafa Alkhunaizi</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2024-09-12 23:05</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: As the tourism industry prospers in Ƶ, local travel agents are turning to artificial intelligence to help their clients plan dream vacations, offer seamless journeys, and create highly personalized visitor experiences.</p> <p> As part of its Vision 2030 economic reform agenda, Ƶ has raised its ambition to attract 150 million tourists a year by the end of the decade. Thanks to an array of AI solutions, this new target could be well within grasp.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/13/4523617-401472770.jpg" width="1200" height="800" alt="" title="During the recently concluded GAIN Summit in Riyadh, experts said the Kingdom&#039;s plan to attract 150 million tourists a year by 2030 is doable, with the help of AI. (AN photo by Abdulrahman Bin Shalhoub)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/saudiarabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/tourism-transport">Tourism &amp; Transport</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/eye-ai">Eye On AI</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/editor%E2%80%99s-choice">Editor’s Choice</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-vision-2030">Saudi Vision 2030</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/neom">NEOM</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/alula">AlUla</a></div></div></div> <span class="label abs-el uppercase special"> Special </span> Thu, 12 Sep 2024 21:28:42 +0000 romulo 2571163 at Ƶ’s NEOM to host Zannier Hotels’ luxury resort in Magna region  /node/2569774/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/article-authors/nirmal-narayanan">Nirmal Narayanan</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Mon, 2024-09-02 13:41</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Ƶ’s NEOM city is set to welcome a new luxury eco-resort, Zannier Zardun, in the Magna region following a recent agreement with the French hospitality group.  </p> <p> The 800-room development, located within the 4-sq. km Zardun area, will feature three distinct buildings, each designed to offer a unique experience, according to a press release.  </p> <p> Situated along the Gulf of Aqaba coastline, Zannier Zardun will provide a range of sports and leisure activities, including trekking, mountain biking, rock climbing, as well as stargazing, meditation, and yoga. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/09/02/4519942-941011547.jpg" width="1600" height="900" alt="" title="Magna’s destinations will be located in the northwest of Ƶ on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. NEOM" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/tourism-transport">Tourism &amp; Transport</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/tourism-transport">Tourism &amp; Transport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/neom">NEOM</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/zannier-hotels">Zannier Hotels</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/magna">Magna</a></div></div></div> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:53:49 +0000 owen.bennett 2569774 at New equestrian and polo center to be built in Diriyah /node/2568435/sport <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Thu, 2024-08-22 16:38</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah.</p> <p> The new Royal Equestrian and Polo Club will host international tournaments and become “a major landmark in the Kingdom’s sport and tourism scene,” the federation’s president, Amr Zedan, said on Thursday.</p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/22/4516511-1432683101.jpeg" width="1600" height="1281" alt="The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah. (Supplied)" title="The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/22/4516508-620385613.jpeg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah. (Supplied)" title="The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/22/4516509-1322620553.jpeg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah. (Supplied)" title="The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah. (Supplied)" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/22/4516510-987438697.jpeg" width="1600" height="1066" alt="The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah. (Supplied)" title="The Saudi Polo Federation has signed a partnership agreement with the Diriyah Company to build an equestrian and polo center at Wadi Safar in Diriyah. (Supplied)" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/sport">Sport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/polo">polo</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/diriyah">Diriyah</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-polo-federation">Saudi Polo Federation</a></div></div></div> Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:02:46 +0000 daniel.fountain 2568435 at Global designing and engineering firms roped in for new Riyadh airport development /node/2568165/business-economy <div class="field field-name-field-rbitem-author field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">article author:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/rbitem-author/arab-news">Arab News</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-publication-date field-type-datestamp field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><span class="date-display-single">Tue, 2024-08-20 17:20</span></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p> RIYADH: Global firms including Foster &amp; Partners, Jacobs Engineering, Mace, and Nera have been signed on for the new phase of development at King Salman International Airport in the Saudi capital. </p> <p> Being developed by the King Salman International Airport Development Co., a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, the deals with these leading firms in architecture, engineering, construction, and air traffic management aim to advance the facility’s expansion and establish it as a major hub for tourism, travel, and transportation in Riyadh and the broader region. </p></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-field-binary field-type-image field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/20/4515836-1379373581.png" width="1600" height="1066" alt="" title="King Salman International Airport Development Co. signed strategic partnership contracts with four leading local and international companies. SPA" /></div><div class="field-item odd"><img src="/sites/default/files/2024/08/20/4515837-802485078.png" width="1600" height="900" alt="" title="King Salman International Airport Development Co. signed strategic partnership contracts with four leading local and international companies. SPA" /></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-1 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Main category:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/economy">Business &amp; Economy</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/main-category/giga-projects">Giga-Projects</a></div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-vocabulary-9 field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Tags:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/category/tags/riyadh">Riyadh</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/category/tags/saudi-arabia">Ƶ</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/king-salman-international-airport">King Salman International Airport</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/saudi-arabias-public-investment-fund-pif">Ƶ&#039;s Public Investment Fund (PIF)</a></div><div class="field-item even"><a href="/tags/main">main</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/tags/giga-projects">giga-projects</a></div></div></div> Tue, 20 Aug 2024 14:28:55 +0000 sarah.glubb 2568165 at