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Bayer Partners with Saudi Heat Association to Enhance Cardiac Care

Bayer, a global leader in life sciences with a strong emphasis on healthcare and nutrition, today announced its partnership with the Saudi Heart Association (SHA). The goal of the partnership is to strengthen bilateral cooperation to improve cardiac care in Saudi Arabia in alignment with Vision 2030. The agreement will prioritize early detection of at-risk […]

December 4, 2024

By Destination Team

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Inside Takara Hospitality Group with CEO Ahmed Alajmi

You come from a family that values locally sourced ingredients and homemade cuisine. How did these early experiences shape your approach to founding Takara Hospitality Group (THG)? I grew up in a family that has always appreciated good homemade food made with local ingredients. My mother’s Molokhia, for example, was a dish I loved. My […]

December 1, 2024

By Destination KSA Staff

Business

Ras Al Khaimah: The Best City to Live in

Ras Al Khaimah has achieved a milestone in its journey to becoming a leading destination to live, work, and explore. It has done so by securing the top position in a survey of the world’s best expat destinations, conducted by the largest global expatriate network, InterNations. The Emirate secured the number one spot out of […]

November 27, 2024

By Destination Team

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Fam Foods & Kobe Beef Association to Launch Halal-Certified Kobe Beef in Saudi Arabia

FAM Foods partnered with the Kobe Beef Association to host an exclusive evening at the residence of the Japanese Ambassador in Riyadh. The occasion marked a deepening collaboration between Japan and Saudi Arabia, blending tradition with innovation. Fam Foods, in collaboration with the Kobe Beef Association, hosted an exclusive evening at the residence of the […]

November 26, 2024

By Destination KSA

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Leading through change: KAFD Annual Leadership Conference 2024

Cultivating new ideas for a lasting impact

November 20, 2024

By hind Alkhunaizi

Business

PMI’s Latest Study Shows Positive Results on THS Users Versus Smokers

Philip Morris International (PMI) has released promising results from a recent cross-sectional clinical study examining the impact of switching from cigarettes to the tobacco heating system (THS), commercialized under the brand name IQOS. The study was conducted in 37 healthcare institutions across six countries in Asia and Europe, in total, 982 adult participants were enrolled, […]

November 12, 2024

By Destination Team

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ewpartners Announces $50 Million Investment in Leshines

ewpartners (formerly eWTP Arabia Capital), the first international investment firm to establish a Saudi-Asia cross border platform, has announced a USD $50 million investment in Leshines, the supply chain solutions arm of Chinese multinational tech company Lenovo at The Future Investment Initiative (FII), a premier global platform that drives transformative investments and fosters international partnerships […]

November 10, 2024

By Destination KSA

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FPT and THIQAH Partnership for Digital Transformation

Global leading technology corporation FPT has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with THIQAH, a leading provider of smart business solutions in Saudi Arabia. This partnership aims to explore joint business opportunities and deliver advanced digital solutions to various industries in the Kingdom, supporting the nation’s ambitious Vision 2030 goals. The partnership signing ceremony was witnessed […]

November 10, 2024

By Destination KSA

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ZCG to Invest $2 Billion to Fuel Growth in Saudi Arabia

ZCG to Launch Direct Lending, Private Equity, Private Credit, and Infrastructure Strategies Across KSA. Z Capital Group (“ZCG”), a leading privately held merchant bank, will embark on a strategic global expansion, focusing on new investment opportunities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (the “Kingdom”). ZCG will introduce a direct lending strategy in the first quarter […]

November 7, 2024

By Destination KSA

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Society of Actuaries Hosts 2024 Regional Symposium in Riyadh

The Society of Actuaries (SOA) will host the 2024 SOA Regional Symposium-Riyadh on 23-25 November in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The symposium provides an opportunity for actuarial professionals from the region to share ideas, network and build their skills. The SOA’s Middle East, Africa, and Pakistan (MAP) Committee helped plan thesymposium and this year’s theme is […]

November 7, 2024

By Destination KSA

Business

Adding the spice: Chef Manish Khot and his takes on food trends, menu designs, and more

All about his culinary vision

November 5, 2024

By Mariam Imam

Business

Adam McEwan: A sitdown with the founder and CEO of Hero Experiences Group

A look at his vision and mission

November 5, 2024

By Mariam Imam