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Hormuz halt forces Middle East trade into huge rewiring

A year after a US-Israel and Iran conflict, Siemens Energy explored alternative routes to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to potential Strait of Hormuz closures. Recent conflict forced these plans into action, disrupting global supply chains and prompting companies like Spinneys and DP World to utilize extensive road networks across the…

The Economic Times

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways cancels flights to 9 Indian cities until May 15, offers refund

Jazeera Airways has halted flights to nine Indian cities until May 15 due to operational issues, impacting travel to Coimbatore, Goa, and Lucknow, among others. Affected passengers can expect full refunds, with credit shells for those who booked via travel agents. The airline expressed regret for the disruption but continues…

The Times of India

New UAE–Saudi Arabia trade bridge launched to improve cargo flow and supply chain continuity amid regional tensions

A new logistics link between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is being put in place as regional supply chains face pressure from ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Saudi Ports has announced a trade bridge connecting Sharjah with Dammam, aimed at making cargo movement across the Gulf faster…

The Times of India

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Kuwait Airways announces resumption of Cairo flights from March 26 via Dammam, travel procedures to continue from Al Khiran Mall

Kuwait Airways is set to reconnect passengers with Cairo after a brief disruption, announcing the resumption of flights to Egypt’s capital from March 26, 2026. The airline has outlined a revised operating route and reaffirmed its existing travel procedures, signalling a structured return to service.

The Times of India

SalamAir issues urgent travel advisory after suspending flights to multiple destinations amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Low-cost carrier SalamAir has temporarily suspended flights to several Middle Eastern destinations, including Iraq, Lebanon and Iran, until March 28, 2026 and Kuwait City, Sharjah, Doha and Dammam until March 20, 2026. This decision stems from widespread airspace closures and safety concerns due to escalating geopolitical tensions, impacting thousands of…

The Times of India

Middle East flights: Lufthansa and Air France extend suspensions on key routes

Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October.

Euronews

Nvidia's Big Moment Is Here: Will AMD's Saudi Arabia Megadeal Upstage It?

It's Nvidia Corp's (NASDAQ:NVDA) week to shine as earnings land on Wednesday after the bell. But Saudi Arabia may have just given rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc (NASDAQ:AMD) a stage-stealing spotlight. The kingdom's new AI startup, Humain, has broken ground on its first data centers in Riyadh and Dammam, a…

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Nagpur's Jennifer Varghese brings home twin table tennis medals from Dammam

NAGPUR: Jennifer Varghese once again brought pride to the city by winning two medals at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Youth Contender tournament held in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

The Times of India

Retail's Future Takes Shape at The Retail Summit 2024 And Proptech Startup, Estater, Leads the Way

Estater's database encompasses 25,000 square kilometers of urbanized real estate across 8 cities, including Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Jubail, Dubai, Kuwait, and Bahrain, with 400 million rows of data.

International Business Times

Jordan Henderson feels Saudi heat but Mané fails to ruin Al-Ettifaq debut

The former Liverpool captain has moved to the Saudi Pro League and was not alone in finding going tough as Al-Ettifaq beat Al-Nassr

The Guardian - UK

Steven Gerrard appointed manager of Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq

Former Liverpool star, 43, has change of heart after previously saying he would not join the Dammam-based club.

Al Jazeera

'Min Al Katra'…Saudi Novel Inspired by Beauty of Asir

Dar Athar Publishing, Dammam, released a new novel entitled “Min al Katra” (“From the Window”) by Dr. Abdelaziz M. al-Qahtani. With a simple language and flowing narrative style, the book explores the ambiances in a village, in Asir region, where people live a modest and complication-free life. The novel also…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mawani: Addition of a New Shipping Service to Connect King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam to 4 Global Ports

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition Aladin Express DMCC's shipping service, Gulf-India Express 2 (GIX2), to King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam in a bid to boost direct trade and shipping between the Kingdom and the rest of the world. MAwani said on its official site that the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

MODON Establishes 50 Ready-Made Factories to Help Small Enterprises

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) constructed 52 new ready-made factories in the Second Industrial City in Dammam and the Industrial City in al-Kharj. MODON aims to enhance its strategy towards empowerment and contribute to increasing local content and localizing important sectors of the national economy…

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Saudi Maritime Congress Kicks Off with Participation of Int’l Companies

The Saudi Maritime Congress, the leading maritime and logistics event, kicks off Wednesday, in Dammam, with the participation of leading figures and international exhibitors in the region's maritime sector. The conference is an international interactive platform for exchanging experiences and information and reviewing visions on shipping and logistics, which are…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi SAR Signs Agreements, MoU to Develop Railways

The Saudi Railways Company (SAR) concluded several agreements and memoranda of understanding with global partners to achieve the objectives of the national strategy for transport and logistics. SAR participated in InnoTrans and the international trade conference in Berlin. SAR awarded a contract to the French electronics company Thales for developing…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Sets New Requirements to Speed Up Loading, Handling at Ports

Saudi ports will require transport companies for adequate means of transport to speed up the loading and handling work, sources informed Asharq Al-Awsat. Mawani recently issued a decision mandating cargo owners to use pallets to stow goods imported to the Kingdom via containers as of the beginning of next year.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Maritime Congress to Discuss Global Energy Challenges

Saudi Arabia is preparing for the Saudi Maritime Congress in Dammam to discuss global energy issues, opportunities, and challenges and reinforce industry leaders' commitment to achieving climate neutrality. The Saudi Maritime Congress is the largest global shipping and logistics event in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and is scheduled for…

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Saudi Arabia Launches 20 New Flight Routes to Europe

Saudi Arabia launched 20 new routes linking the Kingdom to new cities in Europe through Wizz Air, Europe's fastest-growing airline. The airline will introduce new destinations from Bucharest, Budapest, Catania, Larnaca, Milan, Naples, Rome, Tirana, Varna, Venice, and Vienna to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The General Authority of Civil Aviation…

The Hindu

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Saudi-Chinese Agreement to Manufacture 3 Quay Cranes in Dammam Port

Under the supervision of the Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI), Saudi Global Ports (SGP) and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC) signed on Thursday an agreement to manufacture three quay cranes at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam. In a press statement, MAWANI said that the new cranes would have a minimum…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Grains Organization Awards Contract to Increase Strategic Stock

The Saudi Grains Organization (SAGO) awarded a contract to import 625,000 tons of wheat from Europe, North and South America, and Australia. SAGO Governor Ahmed al-Faris explained that contracting this batch is part of efforts to boost the strategic stock of wheat, maintain it at safe levels, and meet all…

The Hindu

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2023 Dakar Rally Route Will Be Longer And Even More Challenging

The 2023 Dakar Rally will feature a 14-stage route stretching from the Red Sea to the city of Dammam on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Google to Open Two New HQs in Saudi Arabia

American multinational technology company Google is preparing for launching two new headquarter offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The planned offices will open in the cities of Riyadh and al-Dammam. Google also is building a data partnership with Saudi oil giant, Aramco. Google drove about SR12.2 billion ($3.25 billion)…

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