MindSpire Education, the regional K-12 platform formerly known as Spark Education Platform (SEP), officially launched on Wednesday its new brand identity at an exclusive ceremony at Bab Samhan, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in the heart of historic Diriyah in Riyadh City. The launch marks the next stage of growth for one of the region’s largest and fastest growing education management groups, currently overseeing more than 30 schools and pre-schools and serving over 20,000 students spreading across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and in Egypt through Egypt Education Platform (“EEP”).Operating across five distinct curricula and supported by hundreds of educators, MindSpire…
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GCG Enterprise Solutions, a Ghobash Group enterprise and a trusted enterprise technology partner in the UAE for more than four decades, has announced the appointment of Simon Howells as its new General Manager. The appointment builds on the company’s 40+ year legacy as a leading Managed Print Services provider while accelerating its expansion into a broader portfolio of Enterprise Information Management, Digital Transformation, and Interactive Smart Solutions across the UAE. Under Howells’ leadership, the company is building on its strong position in the Print Services market, with a sharpened strategic focus on Digital Services, including workflow automation, application modernization, and…
Dubai-based entrepreneur Andy Fordham has turned the often stressful process of relocating or repatriating into something far less daunting: a niche support ecosystem for expats. A one-man, concierge-style service, Clear Path is a UAE startup that handles the many logistical challenges people face when relocating. Born in the UK and raised in New Zealand, Fordham moved to Dubai in 2008 to step outside his “comfort zone and work in a more multicultural and dynamic career space”. He spent decades in event and project management before pivoting into an entirely new kind of logistical operation. Today, he has become the go-to…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call today from Prime Minister of Canada Mark Carney. During the call, the two sides discussed relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Canada, as well as areas of existing cooperation between the two countries. They also reviewed ways to enhance and develop cooperation across various fields. They further discussed the latest developments in the region and their security and economic repercussions at both regional and international levels. Source: Riyadh Daily
Riyadh — HPE today announced that Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, is using a self-driving networking designed by HPE as its foundational network architecture for the large-scale expansion of its resorts. The new agile, future-ready network, featuring secure, AI-native switching and Wi-Fi, helps RSG scale efficiently while maintaining sustainability, operational excellence, and premium digital engagement for visitors. Aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and supported by significant investment in tourism infrastructure, RSG’s current destinations are expected to add $8.79 billion annually to Saudi Arabia’s economy and create 120,000 jobs when fully complete. To support this, RSG requires a secure, seamless, Wi-Fi-centric guest experience across a significantly expanded footprint. Its foundational network architecture, built on HPE Aruba Networking, enables intelligent, secure, always-on…
MADINAH— Emergency teams of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Madinah region successfully restored the pulse of a 54-year-old Indonesian pilgrim after he suffered cardiac and respiratory arrest in the southern courtyard of the Prophet’s Mosque. Director General of the Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s Branch in Madinah region Dr. Ahmed Al-Zahrani said the medical dispatch center received the report at 5:28 a.m. on Wednesday, indicating an emergency case at the site. He added that specialized emergency teams were immediately dispatched to the location, responding within a record time of one minute and five seconds. Upon arrival, the case was identified…
RIYADH — The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) launched a new set of training programs under its “Hadaf for Leadership” initiative, aimed at empowering national talent and enhancing readiness to lead economic transformation in support of Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. The programs are being implemented in partnership with ESCP Business School in Paris. The first cohort started in Riyadh and will run for three months using an integrated training model that combines in-person instruction, distance learning, and practical workplace application to maximize impact and improve outcomes.The initiative aims to develop national leaders with advanced leadership, strategic thinking, and effective decision-making…
Much to the delight of residents and tourists alike, Skydive Dubai has officially reopened its doors for an adrenaline-packed return to the skies. But it’s not just back to business as usual. Skydive Dubai marked its comeback with a striking flag-themed jump from 13,000 feet above Palm Jumeirah. Set against the city’s coastline, the team shared a video of their comeback dive with the UAE flag flying high, offering a symbolic nod to the country’s resilient spirit as it looks ahead. The jump took place at the Palm Dropzone, one of Dubai’s most photographed adventure hotspots and marked the return…
Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, reporting a net profit of QAR 333 million, marking a significant 97% increase compared to the same period last year. The results underscore the strength of the Company’s operating model and the successful execution of its expansion strategy. The company recorded revenues of QAR 1.455 billion, up from QAR 1.309 billion in Q1 2025. Gross profit rose to QAR 561 million compared to QAR 416 million, representing a year-on-year increase of 35%. EBITDA grew by 73% to reach QAR 473 million, while earnings per share increased by…
RIYADH — Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Wednesday that his country had successfully repaid $3.5 billion of its mandatory bilateral debt, saying that this achievement was made possible because of the pivotal support extended by Saudi Arabia. He thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the critical support that contributed to bolster its economy.Sharif confirmed the stability of foreign exchange reserves at their current level despite the payment of international obligations. “This repayment did not affect the stability of foreign exchange reserves but rather strengthened market…