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Riyadh, February 13, 2026, SPA — Saudi Water Authority President Eng. Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulkareem inaugurated the new identity of the Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC), “Sharakat,” during a ceremony at the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) in Riyadh, attended by officials and leaders from the public and private water sectors. The launch of the new identity marks the continuation of the company’s development journey since its establishment in 2003, including its 2017 expansion as the Kingdom’s principal off-taker of water, covering desalination, transmission, treatment, and related inf

Riyadh, February 11, 2026, SPA — A delegation from Gartner, Inc’s advisory board visited the Kingdom on Tuesday to review its pioneering experience in data and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as advanced digital services provided by government and private entities. The visit aimed to gain insights into these efforts and their role in enhancing government efficiency and improving the reliability of services delivered to beneficiaries. The tour included visits to several entities, including King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), the National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA), the Digital Government Authority, Humai

High-end hospitality, private island villas and world-class wellness draw an increasing number of affluent Gulf travellers. Thailand is solidifying its reputation as one of the world’s most desirable luxury destinations for Gulf travellers, supported by rising demand for exclusive accommodations, advanced wellness experiences and premium lifestyle offerings. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recorded more than 162,790 Middle Eastern arrivals in the early months of 2025 and expects numbers to reach around 1.1 million by year-end, underscoring strong interest from UAE and GCC residents seeking indulgent, highly personalised escap

The ministry sent out a circular announcing the Eid Al Etihad holiday, in line with the cabinet’s decision regarding approved official holidays for the government and private sector The post Eid Al Etihad 2025: Private sector holidays announced appeared first on Gulf Business.