Author: Editorial Team

Dar wa Emaar Real Estate Development and Investment Company announced the signing of a sponsorship partnership with Al Qadsiah Club. Under the partnership, the company becomes the club’s Official Real Estate Development Partner, with its logo appearing on the sleeves of the club’s kits across the first football team, the women’s team, and Al Qadsiah Academy. This partnership stems from a shared geographical connection and common vision between Dar wa Emaar and Al Qadsiah Club, as both originate from the Eastern Province and share an ambition to contribute to building a more impactful and sustainable future. While Al Qadsiah continues…

RIYADH — Around 75.3 percent of the Saudi population visited at least one cultural event or activity during the year 2025. There has been significant increase in the public participation in cultural and entertainment activities in the Kingdom, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). It was revealed in the 2025 Family Culture and Entertainment Survey results, published by GASTAT on Tuesday, that 67 percent of the Saudi population visited a recreational event or activity during the last year. Parks and gardens accounted for 47.8 percent of visits, and cinemas for 27.1 percent. Literary gatherings, poetry evenings, and culinary…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved a new global milestone by ranking first worldwide in the Digital Readiness Framework 2025 issued by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The Kingdom scored 94 out of 100 within the “Very High” category, advancing to first place globally, compared to 90 points and fourth place in the previous year. The Kingdom topped the global ranking, followed by Finland and Germany in second and third place with 93 points each, then the United Kingdom in fourth place with 92 points, Norway in fifth place with 91 points, and France in sixth place with 90 points. This…

The European Commission (EC) recently issued their approval for Orange Business to buyout its joint venture partner in Spanish operator MasOrange, stating there were no competition concerns raised by the move. Having assessed the proposed €4.3 billion deal using its simplified merger review procedure, which is used for cases deemed unlikely to be problematic, the regulator concluded the change in ownership would have limited impact on the market structure in Spain. Orange signed a binding agreement with JV partner Lorca in December 2025 and subsequently filed the case with the EC in March. On inking the buyout agreement, Orange positioned…

JEDDAH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) launched on Tuesday the National Health Survey to assess the health status of the Saudi population and identify their needs. The survey also aims to carry out studies about the determinants of public health related to social status, individual behaviors, and health services. The survey targets adults aged 15 and above, asking questions about the health status, healthcare needs, and health behaviors of the Saudi population, including the workforce. This comprehensive survey aims to collect and analyze data on a wide range of health-related topics so as to facilitate formulating public health…

JEDDAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal met with Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and several senior ministry officials at the emirate headquarters in Jeddah. During the meeting, Prince Saud emphasized the Saudi leadership’s utmost keenness on providing all necessary resources to extend the best possible services for the Hajj pilgrims so as to enable them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort. On his part, Al-Rabiah gave a detailed briefing on the ministry’s plans and preparations for this year’s Hajj season, including the readiness of facilities at the holy sites. The deputy…

Recruiters across the UAE say hiring is becoming more selective, but opportunities remain for candidates who adapt, stay visible, and focus on impact. For many professionals, the job search is starting to feel different. Roles are still being posted, interviews are still happening, but the pace, expectations, and experience have shifted. Recruiters say the market is not slowing down, but becoming more selective, with companies focusing on value, adaptability, and long-term fit over rapid hiring. From volume to precision According to recruiters, companies are now prioritising quality over quantity when it comes to hiring decisions. “Hiring right now is less…

Businesses and investors in Saudi Arabia and the UAE are holding firm on their medium-term strategies despite the current situation in the Middle East, supported by intraregional supply chain redesign and increased use of AI. The findings are part of a new independent survey from HSBC ahead of its annual Global Investment Summit* which was conducted in mid-March against the backdrop of recent world events. Commenting on the findings, Selim Kervanci, Chief Executive Officer, Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT), HSBC Bank Middle East, said: “As a lynchpin of global trade, this survey gives a glimpse of the immediate…

Kaspersky recent survey highlights considerable gap between consumers’ confidence in identifying online scams and their actual exposure to cyber threats. According to the findings, more than one-third of respondents (44%) in the UAE reported encountering an online scam or attempted scam within the past 12 months, underscoring the persistent and evolving nature of digital risks. Worryingly, these threats are far from hypothetical: same third (44%) of surveyed users have fallen victim to online scams resulting in data compromise or financial loss. Among those affected, half (50%) experienced scams via social media platforms, while 43% reported investment or financial fraud attempts,…

JEDDAH— The Jeddah Mayoralty seized over 3,000 counterfeit clothing items and labels from makeshift workshops operating illegally in the southern Al-Qauzain neighborhood of the city. These workshops were being used for sewing, manufacturing, and counterfeiting trademarks. The inspection raid was carried out as part of the mayoralty’s efforts to monitor illegal activities and enhance compliance. Yasser Bakhsh, director general of Monitoring and Addressing Negative Phenomena at the mayoralty, said that field teams inspected three illegal sites producing counterfeit clothing. They seized ready-to-distribute quantities of counterfeit goods, along with five heat-sealed label printers, 15 sewing machines, five paper printing machines, over…