Saudi International Handicrafts: Celebrating Kingdom’s Traditional Arts

The Royal Institute of Traditional Arts played a vital role in celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Saudi Arabia during the Saudi International Handicrafts Week. This event, organized by the Heritage Authority, served as a platform to showcase and preserve some of the Kingdom’s most cherished traditional arts. Through a series of workshops, participants were…

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Women-Led Startups Shine in Saudi Arabia’s Tech Sector: “Women in Tech” Competition Celebrates Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The “Women in Tech” competition held in Riyadh has showcased the immense potential of female-led startups in revolutionizing Saudi Arabia’s technology sector. Organized in collaboration between global banking group Standard Chartered and Saudi-based investment firm Falak Investment Hub, the competition provided a platform for entrepreneurs to present their innovative ideas in fintech, health tech, property…

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From Carpets to Dreams: The Inspiring Journey of Saudi Artist Raghda Turkistani

With an artistic flair and a passion for creativity, Saudi artist Raghda Turkistani has embarked on a remarkable journey, turning her love for painting into a thriving carpet-painting business. Through her meticulous brushwork and personalized calligraphy, she transforms luxurious Persian and Arabian carpets into unique masterpieces, each telling a story of beauty and artistry.A mother…

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Visa Empowers Women-Owned Businesses in Saudi Arabia with She’s Next Initiative

Visa has launched the second edition of its She’s Next initiative in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at), and Arab National Bank, aiming to support women-owned small businesses in Saudi Arabia. This global advocacy program reflects Visa’s commitment to fostering the digitalization of women-led…

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Emirati royal calls for more female influence on policy-making

Sheikha Bodour Al-Qasimi, President of Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park, delivered a powerful message at the 2nd Women in Tech Global Summit in Paris, urging tech companies and governments to embrace women’s perspectives in policymaking. Highlighting the importance of gender diversity in decision and policy-making, she emphasized that including more women in leadership positions…

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