Saudi Lifestyle Corner: Ancient Towns, Misty Mountains, and Luxurious Getaways in Saudi Arabia’s Southwest
As travel and social distancing restrictions from the pandemic are slowly lifted, Saudi Arabia will emerge as a host to...
Saudization Program Nitaqat Launches 2nd, Updated Version
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development’s (MHRSD) has launched a revised version of the Saudization program Nitaqat. The second version hopes to provide 340,000 jobs...
Sherbiny Holdings Expands its Horizons under Vision 2030
The U.S.-Saudi Business Council sat down with Majed M. Sherbiny, President of Sherbiny Holdings, to hear his thoughts on Sherbiny’s contributions to Vision 2030’s national development plans, its role in the infrastructure development of megaprojects such as NEOM and Qiddiya, and its plans for expansion and partnership.
GACA Announces New Travel Procedures for Non-Saudi Travelers Arriving to Saudi Arabia
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced the implementation of new quarantine procedures for non-Saudi travelers arriving to Saudi...
World’s Largest Operator of Vertical Farms Joins the U.S.-Saudi Business Council and Seeks to Expand into the Saudi Market
The Council is pleased to share its discussion with Daniel Malechuk, CEO of Kalera on the benefits of indoor farming and the company’s outlook on the future of farming.
Eid al-Fitr 2021: Words and Phrases
In the Muslim world, the end of Ramadan is marked by a one-to-three-day festival called Eid al-Fitr. This special holiday is one of two most important and joyful...
Saudi Lifestyle Corner: The Saudi Film Industry’s Top Productions and How to Watch Them
The burgeoning Saudi film industry, already undergoing rapid growth before the 2020 pandemic, is now further propelled by the eagerness...
First Annual Red Sea International Film Festival in 2021 Showcases Growing Saudi Film Industry
The Red Sea International Film Festival is set to take place for the first time in November 2021 in the...
Saudi Arabia Launches “Qiwa” E-Government App to Enhance Business Efficiency
Qiwa is an application created by the Saudi government to make it easier for investors and business owners to do...
Sempra Energy’s Jeffrey Martin Speaks about Energy Infrastructure Innovations and Sempra’s Role in Saudi Arabia’s Energy Transition
The U.S.-Saudi Business Council spoke to Sempra Energy’s Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Martin about Sempra’s liquefied natural gas expansion, the role of natural gas in mitigating climate change, the company’s potential partnerships in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, and their vision for developing sustainable energy infrastructure such as smart meter and smart grid technologies.