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iDreamSky Partners with SCCC Alibaba Cloud to Bring Innovative Gaming Experience to Saudi Arabia

In a significant move at the LEAP Technology Exhibition, iDreamSky, a leading Chinese digital entertainment platform, joined forces with SCCC Alibaba Cloud, a cloud service provider co-founded by Alibaba Cloud and STC Group, along with eWTP Arabia Capital, SITE, and SCAI, signing a Memorandum of Understanding. The collaboration focuses on advancing video gaming and e-sports […]

March 11, 2024

By Destination Team

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Cartoon Network MENA Extends Its Commitment to Combat Bullying with UNICEF MENA

In a steadfast commitment to combating bullying, Cartoon Network MENA proudly announces the extension of its collaboration with UNICEF MENA through the transformative “The Buddy Network” campaign. Now entering its fifth year, the initiative has already made significant strides in the MENA region.   The newly introduced “Network of Buddies” is a central theme, inviting […]

January 17, 2024

By Haneen.Sh

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Highly Anticipated ‘True Detective: Night Country’ has Premiered Exclusively on OSN+

OSN, the region’s leading TV entertainment company for premium, must-see content is happy to announce the much-awaited HBO Original Drama Series “True Detective: Night Country”, will stream exclusively on OSN+ and air on OSNtv today, in parallel to the US premiere. Since 2014, each season of HBO’s True Detective series has been structured as a […]

January 16, 2024

By Dana Nassir

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Toyota Acknowledges Abdul Latif Jameel Motors China with 2023 ‘Outstanding Dealer Group’ Award

Abdul Latif Jameel Motors China has been awarded the  ‘Outstanding Dealer Group’ accolade for 2023 by Toyota. The recognition highlights the company’s exceptional performance and dedication to delivering a superior customer experience. The award was presented at the FAW-Toyota Motor Sales (FTMS) annual dealer conference held in Chengdu, China, on January 11, 2024.   This […]

January 14, 2024

By Haneen.Sh

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Saudi Games Prepare For an Athletic Showcase With 31 Venues Ready for Competitors

The much-anticipated 2023 Saudi Games are right around the corner, set to kick off a thrilling two-week extravaganza of sport from November 26 to December 10. A staggering 6,000 athletes, male and female, are poised to compete in a grand total of 53 sports at 31 distinct venues. The heart of the action will be […]

November 21, 2023

By Haneen.Sh

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Saudi Arabia Secures Hosting the 2026 FEI World Championships in Al Ula

The International Equestrian Federation announced today that Saudi Arabia has been awarded the rights to host the FEI World championship 2026. The Kingdom’s successful bid was officially confirmed following a thorough evaluation of the proposal.   Saudi Arabia had submitted its bid to host the World Championships in September, with the Royal Commission of AlUla […]

November 19, 2023

By Mohammed AlMahdaly

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Careem reinforces commitment to the Saudi technology sector with new Jeddah office

Mudassir Sheikha, CEO and co-founder of Careem, and Abdulla Elyas, Careem’s Chairman of Saudi Arabia, inaugurated the opening of Careem’s new office in Jeddah in the presence of senior government officials and partners.    This follows the opening of Careem’s revamped office in Riyadh in October of this year, solidifying Careem’s commitment to fast-track the […]

November 18, 2023

By Mohammed AlMahdaly

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Al-Kabeer Unveils Exciting New Brand Identity that Reflects its Quality & Taste

Al-Kabeer Unveils Exciting New Brand Identity that Reflects its Quality & Taste A leading brand in the GCC region, is proud to announce the launch of its highly anticipated new brand identity. With a fresh and innovative look, Al-Kabeer aims to reflect its unwavering commitment to quality and taste, which has been at the heart […]

November 12, 2023

By Mohammed AlMahdaly

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First Ever Esports World Cup To Be Held In Riyadh Saudi Arabia 2024: A New Era For Competitive Gaming

Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of an annual Esports World Cup with the largest prize pool in esports history. The event will be managed by the Esports World Cup Foundation, aiming to collaborate among esports stakeholders and ensure the industry’s sustainability. Set to begin in the summer of 2024, the Esports World Cup will […]

October 24, 2023

By Destination Team

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Umrahme Launches Region’s First Digitalized Booking Platform with Certares & Global Ventures

Traveazy Group, a trailblazer in the global online travel market, is thrilled to introduce Umrahme’s fully digital B2C booking platform. With an additional investment of USD 7 milli on from leading investors Certares and Global Ventures, Umrahme aims to revolutionize the Middle East’s Umrah travel industry by reimagining the pilgrimage planning process. Umrahme, a subsidiary […]

October 5, 2023

By Haneen.Sh

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Expansion of YouTube Partner Program Unlocks Earnings for Saudi creators.

YouTube has just announced the expansion of its partnership program, offering more creators in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region access to fan-funding features like Super Chat, Super Thanks, Super Stickers, and channel memberships. This expansion is set to benefit creators in countries including Saudi Arabia, Morocco, Algeria, Kuwait, Lebanon, and Oman, with […]

October 4, 2023

By Haneen.Sh

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VOX Cinemas by Majid Al Futtaim Opens Its 10th Branch in Riyadh

VOX Cinemas, the dedicated cinema arm of Majid Al Futtaim, has opened its tenth cinema in Riyadh at Century Corner, King Fahad Road. VOX Cinemas Century Corner is a state-of-the-art cinema and was designed with comfort in mind, with its comfortable reclining seats in all its auditoriums as well as the first THEATRE concept in […]

October 3, 2023

By Haneen.Sh