Thales aims to double presence in Saudi Arabia, focus on defense and cybersecurity: CEO
RIYADH: French defense technology firm Thales aims to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia, propelled by the “massive” investments and opportunities in the nation, according to a top executive. Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of the World Defense Show, the company’s chairman and CEO, Patrice…#thales #saudiarabia #worlddefenseshow #patricecaine (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Italian aerospace firm Argotec targets Saudi expansion in growing space and aviation sector
RIYADH: In recognition of Saudi Arabia’s increasing prominence in the space and aviation industry, Italian aerospace company Argotec is gearing up to expand its operations in the Kingdom. David Avino, Argotec's CEO and founder, shared the company’s expansion plans during an interview with Arab…#saudiarabias #italian #argotec #kingdom #davidavino #arabnews #worlddefenseshow #riyadh (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 5, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Swiss business leaders eye investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: A high-profile delegation of Swiss business leaders is visiting Saudi Arabia to explore burgeoning trade and investment prospects in the Kingdom. Guy Parmelin, a Swiss Federal Councillor and head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, is leading the delegation. Arab…#saudiarabia #kingdom #guyparmelin #education #arabnews (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Saudi Arabia ’s non-oil sector shows steady growth with January PMI at 55.4
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s economy showed healthy improvement in the non-oil private sector in January, driven by strong business activity and new orders, an economic tracker showed. The Kingdom’s Purchasing Managers’ Index stood at 55.4 in January, indicating economic expansion, as it is above 50.…#saudiarabias #riyadbank #pmi (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Sah bonds: All you need to know about Saudi Arabia ’s first dedicated savings product for individuals
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has launched the subscription to its first savings product dedicated to individuals – Sah – with a yield reaching 5.64 percent on the first issuance. Registration for the Islamic-compliant bond, issued by the Ministry of Finance, started on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 10 a.m. and will…#saudiarabia #islamic #ministryoffinance (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Epidemiology, etiology, timing and severity of open fracture - a five years review from a tertiary trauma center, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia - Alhawas A, Alghamdi M.
BACKGROUND: Open fractures are severe injuries resulting from the bone breaking through the skin, and they have a negative impact on patients' physical, mental, and financial well-being as well as that of the healthcare system. The incidence of open fractu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of first aid management of choking among primary school teachers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study - Alenezi MM, Bohulaigah ZH, Aldajani NF, Alotaibi LG, Alshammari MF.
BACKGROUND: Understanding first aid is crucial for immediate intervention during health emergencies, with choking representing a significant danger, particularly for young children. Obstructed airways commonly lead to choking incidents, carrying substantia... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

Child abuse and neglect awareness among healthcare students in Saudi Arabia - Alabdulaziz HM, Dawood TH, Baswaid SF, Zabarmawi KA, Baswid HA, Baloush NA.
Background Healthcare workers are responsible for dealing with pediatric victims of violence. While the awareness and reporting of suspected cases are rising, there is a lack of research that proves the awareness, knowledge, and attitude of healthcare stud... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 5, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news

Jeddah Historic District Program: The Discovery of 25.000 Fragments of Artifacts That Dates to the Early Islamic Era
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 4, 2024 /CNW/ -- Jeddah Historic District Program in cooperation with the Heritage Commission announced the discovery of 25.000 fragments of artifacts, the oldest of which dates from the first two centuries AH (from the 7th to the 8th centuries AD). The fieldwork was…#jeddah #saudiarabia #heritagecommission #othmanbinaffanmosque #easternmoat #northernwall #archeologyproject #royalhighness #archaeologyproject #kingdom (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Economic, defense integration is ‘key to our collective growth:’ GAMI chief
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s strategic location at the crossroads of multiple continents, coupled with its abundant natural resources, has allowed the nation to garner a position of “influence” within the global military industry, said the governor of the General Authority for Military Industries. Ahmed…#saudiarabias #ahmedalohali #worlddefenseshow #saudi #kingdom (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Saudi defense minister inaugurates World Defense Show 2024
RIYADH: Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Sunday inaugurated the second World Defense Show in Riyadh on behalf of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Held under the patronage of King Salman, the event was organized by the General Authority for Military Industries. The show, to run…#saudi #worlddefenseshow #riyadh #kingsalman #kingdom (Source: Reuters: Health)
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SMEs in Saudi Arabia received over $3.2bn in funding during 2023
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s program to support small and medium enterprises, Kafalah, allocated SR12.1 billion ($3.22 billion) to support 5,476 initiatives as of December 2023. The SMEs received funding exceeding SR15.6 billion, with the program granting guarantees for 7,178 financing requests during…#saudiarabias #kafalah #kingdom #saudipressagency (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Saudi Arabia ’s defense sector is ready to embrace the future, says Boeing top executive
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s defense sector is future-ready, with plans to enhance capabilities for “whatever is next,” according to a top Boeing executive. Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of the second World Defense Show 2024, Ted Colbert, president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space, and…#saudiarabias #boeing #worlddefenseshow2024 #tedcolbert #boeingdefensespace #security #kingdom (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Geopolitical issues to persist in 2024, relax in 2025: KAPSARC
RIYADH: Ongoing geopolitical tensions that are impacting the global economy are likely to persist in 2024 but are expected to ease in 2025, according to a leading think tank. In its latest report, Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center stated that geopolitical headwinds…#saudiarabias #researchcenter #kapsarc (Source: Reuters: Health)
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Saudi taxpayers granted penalty exemptions under new initiative
RIYADH: Saudi taxpayers can now benefit from penalty exemptions with the introduction of a new initiative by the Kingdom’s Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority. Running until June 30, 2024, this effort aims to provide relief to taxpayers under the tax systems, offering exemptions on penalties related…#saudi #kingdomszakat #customsauthority (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - February 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news