Uber Launches Women Drivers Feature in Saudi Arabia to Boost Female Drivers

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In Today’s Edition:

• Uber Launches Women Drivers Feature in Saudi Arabia to Boost Female Drivers

• Bechtel Appointed as Project Management Consultant for Expo 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

• Saudi Arabia’s PIF Launches Tasama, a Business Services Company

• Diriyah Company Awards $600 Million Contract to Salini Saudi Arabia for Diriyah Square

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TRAVEL

✨Uber Launches Women Drivers Feature in Saudi Arabia to Boost Female Drivers

Uber has launched a new "Women Drivers" feature in Saudi Arabia, allowing female riders to exclusively book rides with women drivers.

Key Takeaways:

• Female riders in Saudi Arabia can now request rides exclusively from women drivers.

• This launch coincides with the seventh anniversary of the lifting of the driving ban for women in Saudi Arabia.

• The feature aims to address concerns and provide greater comfort and safety for female passengers.

Uber's introduction of the "Women Drivers" feature in Saudi Arabia is a significant step towards empowering women in the Kingdom's ride-hailing sector. Read more

ECONOMY

✨Bechtel Appointed as Project Management Consultant for Expo 2030 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Bechtel, a prominent US-based construction firm, has been appointed as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for Expo 2030 Riyadh, a crucial role in overseeing the infrastructure development for this landmark event.

Key Takeaways:

• Bechtel has been named the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for Expo 2030 Riyadh.

• Bechtel will also help convert the Expo site into a sustainable urban area after the event, aligning with Saudi Arabia's sustainability goals.

• The Expo is themed "Foresighted for Tomorrow," expected to host over 195 countries and attract 42 million visitors.

Bechtel's appointment as the Project Management Consultant for Expo 2030 Riyadh is a major step forward for Saudi Arabia's ambitious plans to host this global event. Read more

THE PIF

✨Saudi Arabia’s PIF Launches Tasama, a Business Services Company

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has launched Tasama, a new business services company aimed at bolstering both public and private sectors and supporting the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals for economic diversification.

Key Takeaways:

• Tasama was created through the merger of the Business Incubation and Acceleration Company (BIAC) and the PIF's Shared Services Center.

• The company will provide a comprehensive range of business services, including accounting, human resources, procurement, and digital solutions.

• Tasama aims to support startups, local businesses, and international firms in establishing and thriving in Saudi Arabia.

Tasama, the PIF's newly launched business services company, is a strategic move designed to be a national powerhouse for comprehensive business solutions in Saudi Arabia. Read more

COMPANIES

✨Diriyah Company Awards $600 Million Contract to Salini Saudi Arabia for Diriyah Square

Diriyah Company has awarded a substantial $600 million contract to Salini Saudi Arabia (formerly Webuild) for the construction of Diriyah Square's "hyper-future" mall.

Key Takeaways:

• Diriyah Company awarded a $600 million contract to Salini Saudi Arabia.

• The contract is for the construction of the Diriyah Square "hyper-future" mall.

• The mall will be multi-level, subterranean (underground), and spread across three stories.

Diriyah Company's award of a $600 million contract to Salini Saudi Arabia for the "hyper-future" mall in Diriyah Square is a significant milestone in the development of the historic Diriyah project. Read more

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