Saudi Arabia’s AlUla project appoints chief of tourism and innovation
Afalula, the French government agency for the AlUla project in Saudi Arabia, has appointed Gwénaëlle Delos as its chief of tourism and innovation. Upon completion in 2035, AlUla…
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South Africa’s E-commerce Boom: How Digital Shopping is Reshaping BRICS Markets
The e-commerce industry has become an unexpected and significant contender to the African market challenging traditional retail industries. The continent’s revenue generation is projected to…
Securing a Digital Future for Women and Girls in MENA
Throughout the month of March, the Enheduanna blog invited frequent contributors to reflect on this year’s International Women’s Day theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality.…
Sustainable Finance Awards 2025: Middle East
The Persian Gulf states’ transition to a low-carbon future is driven by their governments’ efforts at diversification and collaboration. All are reducing oil dependence through…
Kuwaiti official promotes water conservation and sustainability
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy Dr Adel Al-Zamel has stressed the importance of spreading the culture of water conservation to…
Standard Chartered boosts investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across Africa, the Middle East and Pakistan
Africa, Middle East, Pakistan – Standard Chartered today announced a partnership with Village Capital to continue and expand its Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator across Africa,…
Saudi Arabia Tightens Regulations on Precious Metals and Gemstone Traders to Combat Money Laundering
Saudi Arabia has imposed stricter regulations on traders of precious metals and gemstones as part of its anti-money laundering efforts. The government has instructed investors…
Why is Mars red? Scientists think they’ve found answer to mystery
Mars has been known as the Red Planet for thousands of years; even the ancient Egyptians called it ‘The Red One’ (Her Desher). Now scientists…
Saudi Arabia Offers Middle East’s First Euro Green Bond
Saudi Arabia kicked off the sale of a euro-denominated green bond, the first such deal from a sovereign in the region, as it looks to…
How AI is reshaping food security in MENA
The MENA region faces persistent food security challenges due to arid conditions, high import reliance, and inefficient agricultural practices. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a…