RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – Transforming the Saudi General Investment Authority (SAGIA) into an independent ministry represents a fundamental shift in the national economy. Such a move would diversify production and attract qualitative investments, according to an economist and member of the Saudi Shura Council. Saudi Arabia announced Tuesday that SAGIA will become the Ministry … Continue reading SAUDI ARABIA | SAGIA To Become An Independent Ministry
JEDDAH | SAUDI ARABIA - - The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) is organizing the seventh National Quality Conference from Feb.25 to Feb.27, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event is being held under the patronage of Majid Al-Qasabi, minister of commerce and investment, at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Jeddah. The ‘Quality in … Continue reading SAUDI ARABIA | Jeddah To Host 7th National Quality Conference
RIYADH/SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia has granted “premium” residency to 73 foreigners as part of its efforts to attract foreign investment into the country. The Kingdom said it received thousands of applications after offering permanent residency for a one-time fee of 800,000 riyals (U.S. $213,301), and an annual renewable “premium” residency for 100,000 riyals per … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS | Saudi Arabia Grants First Permanent Residencies To Foreigners
RIYADH/SAUDI ARABIA – The Global Artificial Intelligence Summit 2020 will be held in Saudi Arabia, according to Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The Summit – held under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – will take place in Riyadh on 30-31 March next year. The event is the leading international … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS | Saudi Arabia To Host Global Ai Summit In 2020
RIYADH/SAUDI ARABIA - Since Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman introduced the ambitious reform plan known as Vision 2030 in 2016, the Kingdom has made strides towards diversifying its economy and reducing its dependence on oil revenues. “[Vision 2030 ] expresses our long-term goals and expectations, and it is built upon our country’s unique … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS | What You Need To Know: A Timeline Of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Reforms
RIYADH/SAUDI ARABIA – Saudi Arabia is expected to deliver the first batch of premium residence permits in mid-November. The Saudi government announced in June that it would start receiving application for those who wish to obtain special residency through the comprehensive electronic platform, SAPRC. The premium residency offers two options: the first: a permanent residency … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS | Saudi Arabia To Deliver First Batch Of Premium Residency Next Month
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – The Saudi capital Riyadh will host in February the first-of-its-kind Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF). The event will be organized by the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA- and held under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The two-day … Continue reading BREAKING NEWS | Saudi Arabia To Host Global Cybersecurity Forum In February
