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MENA Newswire: Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) the official printing and imaging provider of Expo 2020 Dubai, opened its doors to the general public to vote and select a ‘People’s Choice Winner’ for ‘Moments that Matter’ competition, in an announcement today. In alignment with Canon’s future of the planet pillar, Canon had launched its sustainability themed ‘Moments that Matter’ competition last year, aimed at engaging people and influencing sustainable development through visual storytelling at Expo 2020 Dubai VIEW AND VOTE: THE PROCESS• Thirty shortlisted entries from the competition are now on display for the general public to view and…

The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities (BACA) announced the return of “The Sound & Light Show” to Bahrain Fort on Thursdays and Fridays starting February 24. There will be an English show between 6:00 and 6:30 pm, followed by an Arabic show between 7:00 and 7:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased at Bahrain Fort Museum. Bahrain’s civilizations are narrated through an audiovisual performance that adds an aesthetic dimension to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, providing an insight into Bahrain’s history. BACA will celebrate Bahrain’s diverse cultural and civilizational achievements throughout 2022. Shows will illuminate the golden achievements propelling the…

The Saudi telecom giant stc has posted a 3 percent increase in net profit for 2021, up to SR11.3 billion ($3 billion). A 7.6 percent increase in revenues led to a SR316 million increase in net profit, the Riyadh-based telecom operator said in a statement. Revenues during the year totaled SR63.4 billion, up from SR58.9 billion in 2020. Olayan Alwetaid, stc’s chief executive officer, said that this growth was driven by the strong performance of the enterprise business unit, which grew revenues by 20.9 percent. The wholesale business and residential segments both saw a boost in sales of 2.9 and…

Arcimoto Inc., makers of rightsized, outrageously fun, ultra-efficient electric vehicles for moving people and stuff, unveiled the Faction D1, a next-generation driverless delivery vehicle based on the Arcimoto Platform at the new Arcimoto RAMP manufacturing facility in Eugene, Oregon. Equipped with Faction’s DriveLink and TeleAssist technologies, the completely driverless D1 combines autonomy with remote human teleoperation. The driverless vehicle system retains the Deliverator’s capabilities of a 75 mph top speed and just over 100 miles of range while transporting up to 500 pounds of cargo. “Scalable driverless vehicle systems require engineering from the chassis up, and by leveraging the revolutionary…

Iraq’s Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on the sidelines of the recently concluded Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany. Discussions took place between the two sides regarding ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation between Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister stressed the importance of Iraq’s stability and its role as a leader in the Middle East region. The 58th Munich Security Conference (MSC) took place in Munich from February 18 to 20, 2022 at its traditional venue, the Hotel Bayerischer Hof. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 MSC has maintained…

Aston Martin Cognizant Formula One Team and Aramco announced a long-term strategic partnership recently, which will support the development of highly efficient engines, high-performance sustainable fuels, advanced lubricants and deployment of non-metallic materials in vehicles. The collaboration includes joint research and development, team sponsorship rights, a licensing agreement, and exclusive branding and endorsement rights for Aramco fuels and lubricants. Therefore, the new team will be called Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team. With more than 1.9 billion fans worldwide, Formula One is the world’s leading motor racing event. Aramco’s partnership with Formula One supplements its status as a global…

The Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah, Corniche Obhur was officially opened recently by Al-Murjan Holding, a leading provider of tourism, health, and real estate development services in Saudi Arabia. This move further cements the group’s commitment to this sector along with its expanding footprint. The four-star hotel covers an area of 30,133 square meters and consists of 301 rooms on 17 floors. Dining facilities, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a business centre, a ballroom, and meeting rooms are also included. Four Points Hotel Jeddah Corniche is one of the most notable accomplishments of Al-Murjan Holding, which reflects the group’s…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Emirates to increase inbound tourism to Saudi Arabia and attract new segments of travelers. Through the agreement, Emirates will use its global network of over 120 cities to promote the Saudi Arabian experience and encourage leisure travelers to visit the Kingdom’s unique attractions. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and Board Member of the Saudi Tourism Authority, and Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia,…

Saudi Arabia has been diversifying its economy, embracing digital transformation, and creating reforms aligned with its Vision 2030. These changes are spurring the growth of the construction industry. The government’s investment in infrastructure and housing development has generated more construction projects, causing construction firms to invest more in technology to meet the demands and complete efficient projects. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has completed some impressive projects. This list includes Neom, the Red Sea Project, King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) and Jeddah Tower. To ensure the success of these projects, technologies such as building information modeling (BIM),…

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