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Zawya
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Saudi family businesses embrace innovation and sustainability at landmark forum in Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia's dynamic family business sector is accelerating its shift toward innovation and long-term sustainability, as highlighted during the Family Business and Sustainable Innovation Forum, held today at The Garage in Riyadh. The event brought together leading family enterprises, academic experts, policymakers, and entrepreneurship ecosystem partners to explore the future of family-owned businesses in the Kingdom and beyond. Organized in partnership with STEP Project Global Consortium (SPGC), The Garage, Monsha'at, the National Entrepreneurship Committee, KAUST, Babson Global, BGCEL, KPMG Saudi Arabia, the Federation of Saudi Chambers, and the National Center for Family Business, the forum addressed how family businesses can balance legacy with future-readiness through governance reform and digital transformation. Key topics included the impact of Industry 4.0 technologies —such as AI, IoT, and automation—on business models, succession planning, and long-term sustainability. Through keynote speeches and roundtable discussions, the forum highlighted how innovation and sustainability are shaping the future of one of the Kingdom's most influential economic sectors. In conjunction with the forum, Prince Mohammed Bin Salman College (MBSC) and The Garage Club signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration in entrepreneurship, innovation, and talent development. The agreement includes joint training programs, AI and emerging tech initiatives, startup mentoring, and research efforts, as well as co-organized events and discounted educational opportunities for The Garage Club employees and their families. This partnership aims to empower future leaders and accelerate the innovation ecosystem in line with Vision 2030. Dr. Zeger Degraeve, Dean of MBSC, emphasized the strategic role of education and research in guiding family businesses toward sustainable innovation. 'At MBSC, we are committed to equipping the next generation of family business leaders with the mindset and tools to thrive in a rapidly changing world. Events like this forum are essential platforms for bridging academic insights with real-world solutions.' Dr. Adnan Maalaoui, Professor of Entrepreneurship, noted the unique position of family enterprises in leading purposeful change. 'Family businesses carry a legacy, but they also have the agility to adapt and evolve. By embracing innovation and sustainability, they not only ensure their continuity but contribute meaningfully to national development goals.' The event reinforces Saudi Arabia's ongoing efforts to empower family businesses as drivers of diversification, resilience, and growth under Vision 2030.
Daily Record
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Top Oasis tribute band set for Ayrshire gig this week
The tunes from the Britpop icons will be blasting out this Friday evening. One of the UK's best Oasis tribute bands will be rolling into Ayrshire this week. Definitely Oasis is set to bring a dose of britpop nostalgia to Kilmarnock's Garage leisure complex on Friday night (May 16). A spokesperson for the Garage said: "The Garage understands a lot of people couldn't get tickets to the real thing so we thought we would offer the next best thing. "Known for their electrifying performances and uncanny likeness to the real thing, the five-piece band promises a night of pure Britpop nostalgia. "This exclusive pre-nightclub event marks a first for The Garage – never before has a full five-piece tribute band graced the venue's stage, and early ticket sales suggest it's set to be a sell-out. "Running from 8pm to 11pm, the gig will seamlessly lead into the venue's legendary nightclub, with free entry included in the ticket price – making it an unbeatable night out for music lovers and partygoers alike. Whether you're a die-hard Oasis fan or just love a great live gig with a proper party after, this is one not to miss." Tickets priced at £10 are available via The Garage's Facebook page.
Yahoo
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chiodos ends show just a few songs into sold-out concert in Minneapolis
Chiodos ended its performance just a few songs into the show at The Fillmore in Minneapolis on Sunday night. The Michigan band said in a statement that its lead vocalist, Craig Owens, had "become quite ill" before the sold-out show began. "With the intention of doing his best to proceed on with the show, it soon became apparent that this was not possible," the band said. Chiodos added that it is arranging a rescheduled date with promoters, and all previously purchased tickets for Sunday's concert will be honored for the new date. The band also said it's figuring out a plan for refunds to those who can't attend the newly scheduled show. "Again, we are truly upset and sorry to have this happen, and we will make it up to you – in the meantime please extend your good vibes to Craig to get better soon," it aded. Those in attendance said the show only lasted for a handful of songs before the band ended it early. It happened only a few dates into the band's "All's Well That Ends Well" 20th anniversary/reunion tour, with the band saying that the tour will continue as scheduled. Prior to Sunday night, the last time the Chiodos made an appearance in Minnesota was on May 16, 2014 at The Garage in Burnsville, according to Concert Archives.
Asharq Al-Awsat
20-02-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
UK Seeks to Strengthen Cooperation with Saudi Arabia in Innovation, Technology, and Clean Energy
A senior UK official has revealed London's plan to deepen its partnership with Riyadh in the fields of innovation and technology, as well as clean energy and hydrogen technologies. He emphasized that the United Kingdom is working to establish a high-level partnership with Saudi Arabia. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat during his visit to the Kingdom, UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Peter Kyle stressed that the UK wants 'to continue to work closely with Saudi Arabia to bring together our science and tech expertise so we can ensure potentially game-changing innovations can benefit both our nations." "The UK and Saudi Arabia are natural partners in these areas, with shared ambitions when it comes to both innovation and our strengths in science and technology. Right across the world, breakthrough technologies like AI, quantum, and engineering biology are starting to transform our economies and societies," noted Kyle. He also revealed: "With Saudi Arabia we of course laid the foundation for that work through our joint energy partnership, launched in January 2022 and further strengthened during the Prime Minister's visit to Riyadh in December. We have made becoming a clean energy superpower one of our key government missions, and the growing demand for clean energy is a massive shared opportunity—for growth, for green jobs, and for enhanced energy security. He pointed out: "By further building the commercial and investment ties between our two countries, we can drive research and innovation and build the skills we need to continue the net-zero transition—benefitting us all." A Sustainable Partnership in New Technologies Kyle stated that during his short visit, "I have had the enormous privilege to visit King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center– where the first robotic heart transplant was successfully carried out in January this year – and where I was able to meet those medics responsible and even try out the technology myself. I was also able to visit King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology and The Garage and see for myself the incredible energy of the start up ecosystem in the Kingdom and hear about how companies are learning from each other." The British minister noted that these technologies will "unlock improvements in our health, lead to cleaner and more sustainable ways of getting the energy we need, and will spark economic growth that everyone feels the benefit of." Seizing Opportunities Kyle said that "Saudi Arabia, and indeed countries right across the Gulf, have incredible aspirations for the development of their economies and societies and are fully aware of the role of science and technology in helping to realize those aspirations." He continued: "Thanks to emerging technologies like AI, quantum, and engineering biology, the world stands on the cusp of a Fourth Industrial Revolution. We in the UK are moving fast to harness these opportunities, and have kick started 2025 with a call to action so we can build partnerships with companies all over the globe." "Whether that's helping us to deliver AI Growth Zones as set out in our new blueprint for AI, or kick starting a fund of up to £520 million to encourage life sciences manufacturing, the message I'm delivering to nations across the Gulf this week is that Britain is open for business," he stressed. The Future of Clean Energy Cooperation According to Kyle, 'Cooperation around clean energy is a key and growing part of our relationships with Gulf partners, including Saudi Arabia. We work increasingly closely across a range of clean energy technologies including hydrogen, Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS), energy efficiency, and on how digital technologies can be used to make energy generation cleaner." He added: "It has been a privilege to meet with members of the Saudi government today and I'm going to be speaking with nations across the Gulf this week. The message I'm sending out is clear: the opportunities of partnering with the UK are huge and the opportunities we have to learn from the Gulf states are just as great. " He continued: "Whether that's through accelerating the transition to net-zero, harnessing the impact of AI for everyone's benefit, or realizing new advances in healthcare and life sciences - these all represent once-in-a-generation opportunities." Kyle affirmed that "the UK has the chance to lead the world in these sectors, and I'm very excited by the potential of working alongside countries like Saudi Arabia who match that ambition."
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Yahoo
Issaquah police search for man accused of antisemitic, racist graffiti
The Issaquah Police Department is asking the public for help in identifying a man they say was involved in multiple incidents of antisemitic and racially biased graffiti around town. Detectives say they are actively investigating the case, and surveillance footage has provided a glimpse of the person responsible. The man is believed to be between 20 and 30 years old. They say he was caught on camera tagging a trail on Jan. 1 and then the 4th Avenue overpass area on Jan. 22. 'We stand firm in our belief that hate and bias have no place in Issaquah,' the department said in a news release. KIRO 7 previously reported on two incidents of antisemitism in Issaquah. Last week, a high school senior found hateful posters and stickers outside of The Garage – A teen café near his school. 'I'm part of several minorities and targeted groups – I'm queer, I'm trans, I'm a Jew and these specific stickers were targeted against Jewish people,' Leo Clouse told KIRO 7. He says he took pictures, then ripped off the offensive items and notified the café. Over the weekend of Jan. 26, a bicyclist discovered racist and antisemitic graffiti along the East Lake Sammamish Trail. 'I saw some pretty offensive, Nazi, 'Heil Hitler' graffiti right off the bike path,' he told KIRO 7. The Issaquah Police Department is encouraging community members to report any new incidents of graffiti so they can allocate resources more effectively and ensure timely removal. People can report cases by calling the non-emergency number or submitting a report online via Also, if you recognize the man, please call Issaquah police at (425) 837-3200, or leave an anonymous tip at (425) 837-3210. Issaquah Police Seek Public Help in Identifying Suspect Behind Antisemitic and Racially Biased Graffiti The Issaquah... Posted by Issaquah Police Department on Monday, February 3, 2025
