Across the Gulf public health authorities and private institutions are investing in smart technologies to improve patient care. Data collection, sharing and analysis; DNA-driven research on precision medicine; and distance consultation and diagnostics are already being implemented in some areas of the GCC. The region’s hydrocarbons wealth is...
Having declared its independence from the UK in 1971 as part of the federation of the UAE, the emirate of Abu Dhabi has significantly raised its political and economic profile in the intervening years, both regionally and internationally. While the emirate is home to the world’s sixth-largest proven oil reserves, financial buffers have helped...
INTERCONTINENTAL RIYADH King Saud Road, PO Box 3636, Riyadh 11481 T: (+966) 11 465 5000 www.intercontinental.com/riyadh reservations.icriyadh@ihg.com Rooms: 275 rooms, with 140 standard rooms, 39 junior suites, five large executive suites, two royal suites, 56 club rooms, 10 presidential suites, five club royal suites and 18 cabana...
ETIQUETTE: There are social expectations for interactions between unrelated men and women, which is polite to follow when visiting Saudi Arabia. Businessmen should wait for a woman to offer her hand to shake in a meeting. In other situations, keep a respectful distance. Handshakes between men are common. Saudis pride themselves on their...
Efforts are under way to significantly expand domestic military and aerospace manufacturing capacity and foster a localised defence ecosystem. The country is pushing for greater localisation of its defence industry in order to reduce military hardware imports and stimulate the Kingdom’s industrial base. While still in its preliminary stage,...
With one of the highest military spends worldwide, Saudi Arabia is in the midst of restructuring its defence sector and expanding its military industry to greater higher added value can be generated for the national economy. The sector has witnessed significant change over recent years, with major reforms under way across all subsectors of the...
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