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Image: Supplied Two years into his role as CEO of AlUla Development Company, Fabien Toscano reflects on the journey of transforming one of Saudi Arabia’s most treasured cultural destinations into a global tourism and hospitality hub. As the company unveils new projects like NUMAJ in collaboration with Marriott and aligns with Vision 2030’s ambitions, Toscano shares how the team is balancing development with preservation, empowering local communities, and embracing environmentally-sensitive design to welcome two million annual visitors by 2035 — without compromising AlUla’s unique spirit. It’s been two years since the launch of AlUla Development Company. How would you describe…

Urban India is becoming increasingly used to not having to wait — at least when it comes to getting goods and services delivered. You only need to look at the breakneck pace at which instant delivery apps like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart have grown and continue to see adoption soar in the country. Pronto, one such startup that lets users book and avail cleaning, laundry, and home services within 10 minutes, is capitalizing on that change in consumer behavior, and it’s now come out of stealth with a $2 million seed round led by Bain Capital Ventures at a…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Many entrepreneurs start their business journey while working a day job. And it’s no wonder, since having a steady income provides security while you build something on the side. But what happens when your side gig begins to take off? That moment when you realize your passion project is making real money can be both exciting and terrifying.Sometimes, even when the numbers look good, leaving the safety of a regular paycheck feels impossible, for whatever reason. And, often, the reason isn’t that you don’t believe in your business; it’s simply that change…

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The Saudi-Chinese Business Forum wrapped up in Beijing with 57 agreements and MoUs valued at over SR14bn ($3.7bn) inked between Saudi and Chinese entities. The event was attended by Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley, with broad participation of officials and investors in the agricultural and food sectors from both countries. Alfadley noted that trade exchange between Saudi Arabia and China has exceeded $107bn, underscoring their bilateral economic ties’ strength and strategic importance. Saudi-Chinese Business Forum He highlighted that China is one of the Kingdom’s most significant trading partners, representing 18 per cent of its foreign trade. The…

Wholesale prices posted the biggest drop in April since the pandemic in 2020, but economists say the decline in inflation appeared to be a one-off that might not be sustained if tariffs persist at current levels. Source link

Image: Win McNamee/Getty Images US President Donald Trump has landed in Abu Dhabi. He was received by the UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. President Trump is on the last leg of his Middle East tour, which included stops in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. According to state news agency, WAM, the US leader was also welcomed by a delegation, which included Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs;  Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan,…

Savings and investing startup Acorns has acquired EarlyBird, an investment gifting platform for families, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, EarlyBird will shut down, and all customer accounts will officially close on June 23. Customers’ funds will be returned to the bank account connected to their account. Founded in 2019, EarlyBird launched a product that combined financial investing with community. The app allowed families and friends to gift investments to children while preserving memories through a digital time capsule. The investments would become the child’s once they turned…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s no question that America’s small business owners have had to adapt over the past few years. They’ve faced an array of challenges – from cash flow to shifting economic conditions to changes in consumer expectations. However, in my conversations with entrepreneurs, I always hear one clear note – resilience. They are determined to follow their dreams and be successful.Related: 70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025Seven keys to small business successRecently, ADP asked small businesses to share lessons they learned on their own paths to success. With responses from nearly…

Here is your AI recap of the monthly sales-team meeting held at 14:00 on May 1st 2025. There were ten attendees at the meeting, and 45 questions were asked. A total of 18 action items were detected. Main themes: sales results; sales pipelines; Optimate launch; “The Accountant 2”. Source link