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Arab News
5 days ago
- General
- Arab News
Fruit exhibition launched in Buraidah Dates City
BURAIDAH: The 'Atayeb Thimar Al-Qassim' exhibition (Arabic for 'Al-Qassim fruit delights') launched at Al-Nakhla Center in Buraidah Dates City on Thursday. The event is organized by the Emirate of Al-Qassim in collaboration with Al-Qassim Chamber of Commerce and attracted a large number of farmers and people interested in the food and agriculture sectors. The exhibition will run for three days, displaying a wide array of seasonal agricultural crops for which Al-Qassim region is renowned. These include watermelons, melons, strawberries, grapes, pomegranates, peaches, and figs. A special highlight of the exhibition is a display of more than 150 varieties of pumpkins, including giant pumpkins weighing more than 500 kilograms. This feature aims to show the skill of local farmers and the richness of regional agricultural production. Salman Al-Suwainea, director general of the Qassim branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, said that 'the region is distinguished by its unique agricultural diversity, which has helped cement its status as a leading agricultural hub across the Kingdom.'
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi group MGC seals Jubail–Buraidah pipeline project deal
Saudi-based Mutlaq Al-Ghowairi Contracting Company has announced that it has secured the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the Jubail-Buraidah Independent Water Transmission Pipeline Project. This project is a significant boost to the water infrastructure in the Al Qassim and the Eastern provinces that will cater to the drinking water needs in both regions. This strategic project represents a key milestone in enhancing the kingdom's water security by transferring desalinated water from the Eastern Province to the Al Qassim region, supporting long-term sustainability and development. The 587-km-long pipeline will have a transmission capacity of 650,000 cu m/day, said MGC in its LinkedIn post. The project will have the ability of reverse flow from Al Shamasiyah, passing through Al Qulayib, to Al Jubail with the full project capacity, in line with the plans of the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture for the drinking water regional connection throughout the Kingdom, it added. "As the EPC contractor, this achievement reflects our strong commitment to delivering essential infrastructure and contributing to the success of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030," said a company spokesman. "We are honored to be part of this national project and proud of our contribution to building a more sustainable water future," he added. The project also includes 6 strategic storage tanks at Al-Shamasiyah and 3 strategic storage tanks at Al-Jubail with a total storage capacity of 1.63 million cu m, ensuring a reliable and efficient water supply in the two regions.
Al Etihad
09-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Emirates NBD, Siemens to boost financing for large-scale green infrastructure projects
9 June 2025 11:48 DUBAI (WAM) Emirates NBD has partnered with Siemens to announce an innovative finance and resourcing agreement aimed at accelerating the funding of future green infrastructure projects in the agreement is the culmination of an extensive and strategic collaboration that synergises technology, sustainability, and finance, and is fully aligned with the UAE's Net Zero by 2050 Strategic NBD was approached by Siemens to develop and design the administrative, technical and structural aspects of the agreement. This collaboration resulted in the creation of a unique credit framework, complemented by an innovative suite of financing resources will support green infrastructure projects from installation through their entire lifecycle, including decarbonisation Al Qassim, Group Head of Wholesale Banking at Emirates NBD, said, 'Emirates NBD's role in developing this expansive agreement with Siemens highlights our commitment to helping the UAE reach its sustainability and decarbonisation reinforces our goal to expand important working relationships with multinational conglomerates that share our ESG vision and are eager to establish new opportunities for growth within the fields of energy efficiency and sustainable technologies.' Helmut von Struve, CEO of Siemens in the UAE, said, 'Decarbonising infrastructure is a critical part of achieving the energy transition. The technologies required to accelerate energy efficiency progress are available today, but implementation needs to speed up to reach global goals.'
Arab News
29-05-2025
- General
- Arab News
Deputy governor of Qassim launches ‘World No Smoking Day' events
BURAIDAH: Prince Fahd bin Saad bin Faisal bin Saad, deputy governor of the Al-Qassim region, launched the 'World No Smoking Day' events on Thursday. Organized by Tadarak, an anti-smoking association, the events were launched during a visit by Ayman Al-Raqiba, director general at the Health Ministry in Qassim, to the deputy governor's office. During the meeting, Prince Fahd was briefed on the association's awareness efforts in collaboration with health authorities. These efforts include high-quality programs focused on smoking prevention, treatment and education, aimed at enhancing quality of life and aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Daily Tribune
20-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
Dr. Al Qassim Affirms Strategic Role of Bahrain Bankers Union in Empowering National Talent
Dr. Waheed Al Qassim, Chief Executive Officer of the Bahrain Association of Banks (BAB), underscored the vital role of the Bahrain Bankers Trade Union in protecting the interests of Bahraini professionals in the banking and financial sector. The statement called for expanding this role through practical, future-oriented solutions that create a supportive environment for career development, innovation, and professional growth—an environment that encourages creativity, improves job satisfaction, and reduces employee turnover across the industry. These remarks were made during a meeting between Dr. Al Qassim and Mr. Haitham Rashdan, President of the Bahrain Bankers Trade Union, where they discussed the shifting dynamics of the banking landscape amid accelerating technological advancements.
