Saudi arabia

2024 - 6 - 25

Unlocking Saudi Arabia's Resilience: Challenges and Mega Projects

airport expansion - Hajj pilgrimage - heat-related deaths - infrastructure investment - pilgrimage logistics - resilience challenges - Saudi Arabia - venture capital

Discover the secrets behind Saudi Arabia's resilience and the world's biggest airport!

Saudi Arabia has been on a journey of resilience, facing both challenges and opportunities. Organizations in the kingdom have made significant strides by investing heavily in infrastructure resilient to man-made disruptions. Shorooq Partners, a UAE-based venture capital firm, has showcased growth and success with the closure of its Bedaya Fund II, surpassing its target at $160 million. This reflects the thriving venture capital scene in the region.

Among the ambitious projects in Saudi Arabia is the development of the world's largest airport. The airport's capacity is set to accommodate over 185 million passengers and handle 3.5 million cargo units by 2050. This mega project is a testament to the country's vision for futuristic infrastructure.

In recent years, Saudi Arabia has demonstrated remarkable progress in enhancing its resilience. The kingdom's strategic initiatives have paved the way for economic growth and innovation, positioning it as a key player in the global landscape. These advancements highlight the nation's commitment to sustainability and development.

The journey towards resilience in Saudi Arabia is a blend of overcoming challenges and seizing opportunities. By investing in infrastructure and fostering innovation, the country is gearing up for a resilient future. With the world's largest airport project underway, Saudi Arabia is set to redefine travel standards and make a mark on the aviation industry.

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Challenges and opportunities in resilience: The case of Saudi Arabia (The Business Continuity Institute)

Other key changes tackled by organizations in Saudi Arabia in recent years have included heavy investment in infrastructure that's resilient to man-made and ...

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Shorooq Partners' Albabtain on deploying new fund, growing ... (VCCircle)

UAE-based venture capital firm Shorooq Partners has recently closed its Bedaya Fund II with an oversubscription, at $160 million against its original target ...

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World's biggest airport in Saudi Arabia: What makes it special ... (Onmanorama)

The authorities hope that the new airport will be able to handle more than 185 million passengers as well as 3.5 million cargo by 2050..king salman ...

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Saudi Arabia News: प्रिंस ने बदला सऊदी का मिजाज, महिलाएं हुईं आजाद ... (ABP News)

Saudi Arabia News: हाल के वर्षों में सऊदी अरब में बड़े सामाजिक परिवर्तन हुए हैं. सऊदी की महिलाएं अब सड़क पर निकल सकती हैं और बगैर ...

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सऊदी में महिलाएं घरों से निकलीं, युवा डेटिंग ऐप पर ढूंढ़ रहे जीवनसाथी, प्रिंस ... (नवभारत टाइम्स)

लंबे समय के बाद सऊदी अरब परिवर्तनकारी बदलाव के दौर से गुजर रहा है, जिसने युवा आबादी को उन बंधनों से मुक्त कर दिया है जो पिछली ...

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Deaths During Annual Hajj in Saudi Arabia Underscore Extreme ... (Human Rights Watch)

Over 1300 Muslim pilgrims reportedly died during the annual Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca, this month in Saudi Arabia, where temperatures have soared beyond ...

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More than 1300 pilgrims die during Haj amid extreme heat in Saudi ... (Times of India)

Middle East News: More than 1300 pilgrims died during this year's Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, amid temperatures soaring up to 51.8 degrees Celsius (125 ...

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US couple succumbs to heat stroke during Hajj, distraught daughter ... (Hindustan Times)

A US couple was among the 1300 people who lost their lives during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia warns against misuse of visas for Hajj pilgrimage (新华网)

RIYADH, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia accused on Monday tourism companies from other countries of misleading visit visa holders into participating in the ...

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Saudi Arabia Continues to Treat Hajj Pilgrims Suffering from Heat ... (Asharq Al-awsat English)

Saudi Arabia continues to treat both authorized and unauthorized Hajj pilgrims who have suffered from heat stress as a result of the soaring temperatures in ...

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Hajj Heat Deaths: Saudi Arabia's Soaring Temperatures Endanger ... (Bloomberg)

More than 1300 people died during the Hajj as temperatures reached about 52C, the highest during the annual Muslim pilgrimage in two decades.

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Saudi Arabia says more than 1300 died during hajj pilgrimage due ... (FRANCE 24)

Dr Steffen Lehman, Professor of Architecture and Urbanism at the University of Nevada and Director of the Urban Futures Lab tells FRANCE24 that multiple ...

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Bowie couple dies during extreme heat on Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi ... (WTOP)

U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks confirmed in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that Alhaji Alieu Dausy and Haja Isatu Wurie died during a trip to Saudi ...

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Why this year's Hajj was so deadly (Vox)

More than 1300 people died during the pilgrimage to Muslim's holiest site — but it's not just because of heat.

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Saudi Arabia warns against misuse of visas for Hajj pilgrimage (Daily Excelsior)

RIYADH, June 25: Saudi Arabia accused tourism companies from other countries of misleading visit visa holders into participating in the Hajj pilgrimage.

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Saudi Arabia Finds 83% of Dead Hajj Pilgrims Lacked Hajj Visa (English Tempo.co)

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health reveals that the death toll during this year's Hajj pilgrimage reached 1301.

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White & Case advises Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia and BSF ... (White & Case LLP)

Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Morgan Stanley Saudi Arabia and BSF Capital (formerly Saudi Fransi Capital) as joint financial advisors, ...

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