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  • ​The Prince of the Eastern Province sponsors the launch of the "Jobs 2024" exhibition on Monday

    13/10/2024

    ​The Prince of the Eastern Province sponsors the launch of the "Jobs 2024" exhibition on Monday

    His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Prince of the Eastern Province, will sponsor the launch of the "Jobs Fair 2024" on Monday, October 14, 2024, organized by the Asharqia Chamber represented by the Employment Centre, and will continue until October 16, 2024, at the Dhahran International Exhibitions Company "Dhahran Expo" in Al-Raka.

    The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, appreciated the patronage of His Highness the Governor of the region for the exhibition, stressing that it represents great support for this event, and is one of the incentives for the Eastern Chamber for more initiatives in this regard. Noting His Highness's constant keenness to support the programs, activities and events of the Chamber directed at the business sector and enhance its efforts in various localization paths.

    Al-Rizaiza stressed that the exhibition contributes effectively to the localization plan supported by the state, may God protect it, to reduce unemployment rates in order to achieve the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, by providing qualified national cadres to companies and institutions wishing to support their work team in national skills and expertise.

    Al-Rizaiza said that the exhibition receives its visitors from 1 pm to 8 pm, noting that the exhibition, during the years of its holding, has shown many young Saudi men and women who hold modern specializations that keep pace with the rapid development in the labor market and its requirements in terms of specializations, technical details, and skills, pointing out that the exhibition allows job seekers to communicate directly with employers and representatives of institutions. They can ask questions and inquiries and learn more about specific companies and available opportunities. Participants in the exhibition can also submit their CVs electronically and directly to human resources officials. This increases the chances of obtaining interviews and job opportunities, and it also represents an opportunity for job seekers to get to know a specific industry or specialization better, so that they can explore participating companies and institutions and learn more about the needs of the industry and current global trends. The exhibition allows job seekers to register through the official website of the exhibition, which requires filling out a simple registration form electronically that includes personal information and available experiences and obtaining a QR code. Registration is a condition for entering the exhibition, and it is prohibited to bring any documents, photographs, or written CV.​​


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  • "Jobs 2024" Exhibition provides an electronic pre-registration service for job seekers

    13/10/2024

    ​"Jobs 2024" Exhibition provides an electronic pre-registration service for job seekers

    Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Prince of the Eastern Province, the Asharqia Chamber, represented by the Employment Center, will launch the "Jobs 2024" exhibition next Monday at the Dhahran International Exhibitions Company "Dhahran Expo" in Al-Raka.

    The exhibition, which will be held from October 14-16, allows job seekers to register through the exhibition's official website, where it requires filling out a simple electronic registration form that includes personal information and available experiences and obtaining a QR code. Registration is also a condition for entering the exhibition, and it is prohibited to bring any documents or written CV.

    The exhibition aims to provide an integrated platform that brings together job seekers and employers from various sectors, which contributes to enhancing employment opportunities in the local market. It is distinguished by the diversity of participating companies, as it includes a group of major companies in the fields of technology, industry, services, and the health sector.

    The Chairman of the Asharqia Chamber, Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, confirmed that the exhibition contributes effectively to the localization plan supported by the state, may God protect it, to reduce unemployment rates and achieve the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, by providing qualified national cadres to companies and institutions wishing to support their work team with national skills and expertise. Al-Rizaiza explained that the exhibition allows job seekers, both male and female, to communicate directly with employers and representatives of institutions, where they can inquire and learn more about companies and their needs for specializations and available opportunities, noting that the exhibition, during the years of its convening, has shown the interest of many young Saudi men and women who hold modern specializations that keep pace with the rapid development in the labour market and its requirements in terms of specializations, technical details, and skills. The exhibition represents an opportunity for job seekers to get to know an industry or specialty better, so that they can explore participating companies and institutions and learn more about the needs of the industry and current global trends. Participants in the exhibition can also submit their CVs electronically and directly to human resources officials. This facilitates the application and increases the chances of finding the appropriate job. Asharqia Chamber calls on job seekers, both male and female, to complete the electronic registration process at the exhibition, as it represents a unique opportunity to gain knowledge, expand professional networks, and increase the chances of obtaining suitable jobs.​


  • ​Minister of Tourism stresses promising investment opportunities in tourism sector during his meeting with investors in the Asharqia Chamber

    13/10/2024

    ​Minister of Tourism stresses promising investment opportunities in tourism sector during his meeting with investors in the Asharqia Chamber

    On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, His Excellency the Minister of Tourism, Mr. Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb, met with a number of investors and entrepreneurs during his visit to the Eastern Province. His Excellency was received by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza. During the meeting, His Excellency reviewed the great opportunities available for investment in the tourism sector. His Excellency pointed out that the Eastern Province is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Kingdom, and represents a unique model in the field of tourism due to its geographical diversity and the beaches of the Arabian Gulf in all its governorates, in addition to the historical and heritage dimension of the region, noting that the Ministry is keen to strengthen its partnership with the private sector as the main driver of the tourism sector. His Excellency the Minister Al-Khateeb explained that encouraging investments and providing facilities to investors is one of the most prominent files carried out by the Ministry, noting that the investment enablers program in the tourism sector; It is one of the initiatives aimed at encouraging investors to invest their capital in the sector, as it works to reduce the cost of government fees in the hospitality sector by 22%, noting that the decision to stop municipal fees on hospitality facilities is an additional step towards encouraging investments in tourism projects.

     

    The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, said that the Eastern Province is considered one of the most prominent tourist destinations in the Kingdom, and is rich in many activities, destinations and experiences that vary between cultural, heritage and beach tourism paths, and pointed to the ideal places that characterize the region and what it provides in terms of marine destinations and ideal family parks, and natural elements that help establish various activities.

    Al-Rizaiza explained that the Eastern Province has a unique cultural heritage, as it embraces the Al-Ahsa Oasis, which is considered the largest palm oasis in the world, and includes historical sites such as Ibrahim Palace, and the Al-Ahsa Museum, which tells the history and culture of the region, in addition to popular markets such as: Al-Qaisariya Market, which displays handicrafts and local products.

     

    The region also includes many open wilderness areas, whether in Al-Nuairyah or the Saman Desert, and others, which reflect the culture of the region and the diversity of its tourist destinations, in addition to enjoying an economic legacy represented by the industrial cities of Jubail 1 and 2 and Ras Al-Khair, which are distinguished by providing the most important mining and marine industries in the world.

     

    Al-Rizaiza added that tourism in the Eastern Province is a major driver of development, stressing that the Kingdom's Vision 2030 and its capabilities and programs have greatly helped in making it an ideal destination for travelers and its effects have extended to society and the economic and environmental sectors, as tourism contributes to increasing revenues through visitors' spending on accommodation, restaurants and shopping, and providing direct and indirect job opportunities in areas such as: hospitality, transportation, services, and improving infrastructure. Al-Raziza explained that the meeting of His Excellency the Minister of Tourism reviewed many of the shared ambitions between the Ministry and the business sector and was characterized by high positivity that will directly reflect on the Eastern Province and contribute to raising the quality of life in the region.

    The Eastern Province has a number of projects within the Tourism Development Fund portfolio, as 17 projects have been approved with a total value exceeding 12.7 billion riyals, which will contribute to providing more than 2,200 hotel rooms in the region. The number of projects approved by the Fund has reached 10 projects with a value exceeding 10.6 billion riyals, which will add more than 1,400 hotel rooms.

    The data also revealed the tourism figures in the Eastern Province that the total number of local and expatriate tourists who visited the region during the past year 2023 AD exceeded 19 million tourists, while the total tourist spending amounted to 27.8 billion riyals, an increase of 27%.​


  • ​Indian trade delegation reviews electronics and IT manufacturing fields at Asharqia Chamber

    13/10/2024

    Indian trade delegation reviews electronics and IT manufacturing fields at Asharqia Chamber

     

    Asharqia Chamber organized today, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, a meeting of the Indian trade delegation, remotely, with the participation of a number of investors and entrepreneurs, and in the presence of the Second Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber, Hamad bin Muhammad Al-Ammar Al-Khalidi, and the head of the Indian delegation, Deputy Head of the Indian Mission in the Kingdom, Mr. Abu Maten George. The Second Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Al-Khalidi, stressed during the meeting, which was attended by the Secretary-General of the Chamber, Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Wabil, that the Kingdom and India are linked by strong historical relations and joint cooperation that brings the two countries together at all levels. The depth of this relationship is evident in the fact that India is one of the most important main trading partners of the Kingdom; as the volume of trade between the two countries in 2023 AD amounted to about 156 billion riyals, and India comes as the third main destination for our exports after China and Japan. Al-Khalidi said that we, as a business sector, look forward to building on these distinguished relations between the two parties to establish ambitious and fruitful partnerships between the private sector in both countries and to create more new opportunities for the growth and prosperity of the economy and business, adding that trade relations between the two countries are developing and growing rapidly in various fields, and are awaiting broader horizons of cooperation in light of the government measures and incentives and diversification targets that have made our national economy more open and interested in all sectors. It is noteworthy that the meeting comes within the continuous efforts of the Asharqia Chamber to enhance the economic and development work of the business sector and work as a platform to enhance communication opportunities, putting all its capabilities, whether in this regard, to seek to push the wheel of bilateral trade exchange between the Kingdom and India to new horizons that keep pace with the aspirations of the leadership in the two countries. The delegation included investors in the fields of electronics manufacturing, information technology, and its possible service.

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  • Women’s Economic Forum 2024 presents a new vision for more effective women’s performance in development

    09/10/2024

    ​ Women’s Economic Forum 2024 presents a new vision for more effective women’s performance in development

    Under the patronage of the prince of the Eastern Province, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, the Asharqia Chamber, represented by the Women's Empowerment Center, is organizing the activities of the eighth edition of the Women's Economic Forum 2024, under the title "Empowering Effective Leadership", on (November 19 and 20, 2024).

    The forum aims to shed light on women's performance in light of the implementation of the goals of Vision 2030, and to discuss the opportunities and capabilities available to empower effective leadership, in addition to identifying the aspects of development taking place in the Kingdom and the region, its forms and various fields.
    The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, said that the Women's Economic Forum in its eighth edition presents a forward-looking vision for the future of women in light of the comprehensive renaissance that the country is witnessing within the framework of achieving the goals of the vision, and presents an expanded reading of the present of Saudi women in the national economy.
    Al-Raziza stressed that the increasing involvement of women year after year in trade and economic activities, in addition to providing tangible evidence of their successes and progress, also makes them a fundamental bet in the national economy, noting that the strategic plan from which the Asharqia Chamber speaks includes providing new and innovative services for Saudi women that will meet their needs in the current economic phase, indicating that the Chamber has extended efforts in supporting and developing the business community and promoting the role of women in it. He pointed out that the forum is a serious opportunity to benefit from the experiences of businesswomen in the field of choosing ways of self-employment and entrepreneurship, noting that the Chamber always provides support and advice through its various channels to raise the level of women in terms of work and business management, by urging them to find mechanisms for development and modernization in the field of production and creativity.​


  • Asharqia Chamber organizes a meeting entitled "Your Steps Towards Billion-Year Companies"

    06/10/2024

    ​Asharqia Chamber organizes a meeting entitled "Your Steps Towards Billion-Year Companies"

    The founder and CEO of Innosoft, Eng. Louay Labani, said that building a billion-dollar company is the dream of many entrepreneurs, but it requires a lot of work, careful planning, and determination to achieve goals. Labani explained during a meeting organized on Monday evening, September 30, 2024, by the Asharqia Chamber, represented by the Chamber's Entrepreneurship Incubator, entitled "Your Steps Towards Billion-Dollar Companies", that the first step towards building a successful company begins with identifying a new and innovative idea so that it is able to present new ideas, address existing challenges, and meet a need in the market, pointing out the need to study the market in order to analyze competitors and identify their strengths and weaknesses, and understand customer needs to know what customers are looking for in terms of products or services, as well as knowing new trends in the market, and identifying the target segment. Labani pointed out the importance of forming a professional work team as it is considered one of the most important factors for success. Team members must be chosen based on their skills and experiences. And to ensure that the team includes diverse and different experiences, which enhances innovation and creative thinking. He spoke about the importance of having an investor as a person or entity who invests with you with the aim of helping the project grow, indicating the importance of having a business model that defines how to generate revenues, and includes marketing strategies, product distribution, and service provision, so that the company is able to continue operating and achieve success in the long term.​


  • 35 thousand visited the handicrafts and crafts exhibition over 5 days

    01/10/2024

    35 thousand visited the handicrafts and crafts exhibition over 5 days

    Asharqia Chamber, represented by the Social Responsibility Center, concluded the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition on Sunday evening, September 29, 2024, with the Saudi Ardah and authentic heritage arts, which witnessed a large turnout of Saudi, Gulf, Arab and foreign visitors interested in the Kingdom's diverse cultural heritage, at the Dhahran Expo. The exhibition received its visitors over 5 days, with 30 working hours from 4 pm to 10 pm, where it witnessed the visit of 35 thousand visitors, who came to learn about the most prominent local products that represent the heritage of the Eastern Region and the most prominent textiles that reflect the comprehensive national identity.

    The Chairman of the Asharqia Chamber, Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, for his patronage and honoring of the exhibition, stressing that the sponsorship represents great support for the Chamber's events and activities, and contributes to the Chamber's continuation in organizing events that benefit the business sector and support small projects for craftsmen. Al-Rizaiza said that the Chamber was able to contribute significantly to highlighting the identity of the national culture, by empowering owners of crafts, arts and handicrafts by providing them with the opportunity to display their creations to visitors to the exhibition, noting that the exhibition comes in line with the generous high directive of the Council of Ministers, approving the designation of the year (2025 AD) as (the Year of Handicrafts), stressing that the crafts and handicrafts sector is considered a social and economic tributary, through its important role as one of the most important pillars of Saudi Vision 2030 to work on upgrading it, developing it and transforming it into a more organized sector to be an added value in the national economy, and contributing positively to the gross domestic product.

    Al-Rizaiza explained: The exhibition witnessed the participation of more than 300 exhibitors from craftsmen and handicrafts owners, government and private agencies, and civil development associations, as it aims to organize the work of these crafts, whether they are handicrafts or plastic artists, to develop their capabilities and provide them with the professional, administrative and creative skills necessary to raise the quality of their products, as exhibitors presented various products in the field of crafts and handicrafts, drawing and decoration, perfumes and incense, sweets, coffee, spices and drinks, and women's fashion, clothing and accessories. The pavilion of the Culture and Arts Association in Dammam also presents artistic connections that reflect the artistic heritage of the Kingdom. Inside the exhibition halls, we met the artist Wedad Al Mubarak, who transformed her talent in plastic arts into the manufacture of moving dolls in order to enrich children's information by embodying different characters beloved by children in order to consolidate the idea and awareness in interactive activities, and present the popular and social heritage of the community. Regarding her participation in the exhibition, she praised the efforts made and that she considers participation a marketing opportunity for crafts, handicrafts and various products. The participation of Wijdan Al Dosari, who influenced the exhibition visitors by transforming her passion and hobby with her daughters into a different craft in tanning natural leather, recycling car and tank tires into home furniture, and creative artifacts that caught the attention of visitors through this craft and talent. From another perspective, artist Doha Akhdar, who specializes in the art of making macramé, presented a wonderful example of the participants in this year's exhibition. During the exhibition, she trained more than 500 people on this art, noting that she is keen to spread the "art of knotting" among girls, by organizing training courses for girls who wish to practice this craft, in addition to empowering more than one participant through training and development before their participation in this year's exhibition.

    The Mexican visitor, Megan Salazar, expressed her admiration for the activities presented at the exhibition, which were related to the Saudi heritage, especially the Eastern heritage. He stated that he, his family, and his children enjoyed the creations he saw, stressing the preservation of Saudi culture. The Italian Vitali explained through her visit that the exhibition is a unique value that represents Saudi culture from heritage and the fragrance of extended history, and she considered it a touristic opportunity to learn about the authentic Saudi culture and the various creations of productive families, craftsmen, and various handicrafts.

     

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  • The Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition continues to receive visitors until next Sunday

    29/09/2024

    ​The Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition continues to receive visitors until next Sunday​

    The 2024 Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition witnessed a remarkable turnout from visitors interested in the Kingdom's diverse cultural heritage, as visitors from Saudis, Arabs and foreigners learned about the most prominent local products that represent the heritage of the Eastern Province and the most prominent textiles that reflect the comprehensive national identity. The exhibition, organized by the Asharqia Chamber represented by the Social Responsibility Center on the Dhahran Expo Company exhibition grounds, continues to receive visitors until Sunday, September 29, as it opens its doors from 4 pm to 10 pm, and exhibitors offer various products in the field of crafts, handicrafts, drawing and decoration, perfumes and incense, sweets, coffee, spices and drinks, fashion, clothing and women's accessories, and the pavilion of the Culture and Arts Association in Dammam offers artistic connections that reflect the artistic heritage of the Kingdom.

    In a talk about passion, challenge and determination, the artist Mohammed Al-Qahtani said that his passion and hobby in drawing and interest in wood and its types led him to learn the craft of drawing using burning on wood and leather, noting that the beginnings were not that easy, adding that his determination forced him to learn different skills and interact with other experiences from his participation in many exhibitions, and thus he was able to transform this passion into an additional source of income. He also confirmed that this type of art attracts those interested in it, as many visitors to his pavilion prefer to hear from him closely about the mechanism of work, art and the user, indicating that he masters other arts such as wood carving, plastic art on carpets, and engraving on glass. In another corner of the exhibition, artist Benin Saeed presented the art of macramé knots, which is considered one of the arts of knitting without the use of needles.

    All its stages are limited to manual knots made by hand and nothing else. Regarding this, artist Benin said that the art of knots is used in many household chores, in addition to its use in making fishing nets, noting that she has introduced it into the manufacture of hanging chairs and was able to make nets for hanging trees and bag bases, and many other products. Artist Benin explained that hobbies are many and there are many creative people, but the creative person and artist must have a message so that he can convey this hobby with its details to people who need such details to be able to make this art and creativity. Asharqia Chamber was keen to include this year's exhibition with different marketing pavilions prepared with an electronic marketing guide that includes a brief about the pavilion and means of communication with the pavilion owner to give him a long-term marketing opportunity and his connection with the consumer. The exhibition also included the participation of more than 300 pavilions, each pavilion includes a group of corners with similar specializations, in addition to pavilions for civil society organizations and development centers that embrace productive families and owners of crafts and handicrafts, and a special theatrical corner for the Culture and Arts Association through which hobbyists practice their hobbies in drawing, calligraphy, playing music and the violin, and live artistic performances. The exhibition is considered an initiative that cares about crafts and handicrafts from creators and those supervised by civil development associations in the Eastern Province, in addition to the Chamber's developmental role and achieving its goals by maximizing the impact of the community contribution of the business sector, and maximizing the performance of entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises through craftsmen and handicraft owners and productive families, through awareness programs, workshops and providing qualitative initiatives to serve this development sector, and within the Chamber's plan aimed at continuing its efforts to make the owners of these crafts an effective number within the economies of the Kingdom in general and the Eastern Province in particular.​


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  • ​Deputy Prince of the Eastern Province sponsors the opening of the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition

    29/09/2024

    ​Deputy Prince of the Eastern Province sponsors the opening of the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition

    Under the patronage and honor of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, the activities of the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition, organized by the Asharqia Chamber represented by the Social Responsibility Center, were launched on Wednesday at the Dhahran Expo Exhibition Grounds, and will continue until Sunday, September 29, 2024.

     

    The exhibition, which includes more than 300 pavilions, aims to encourage the culture of entrepreneurship and motivate owners of handicrafts and crafts to take the path of self-employment, and strive to develop and advance them to gain the necessary professional, administrative and marketing skills, in addition to helping them with training and qualification to play their role in the country's development process.

     

    His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Eastern Province, honored the partners of the exhibition's success: Saudi Aramco, Social Development Bank as strategic partners, Dhahran Expo as main sponsor, Sulaiman Al Rajhi for Development Financing, Elite Company, and Al Salam Hospital as gold sponsor, and the General Authority for Radio and Television, Eastern Sector as TV sponsor. During his tour of the exhibition pavilions, His Highness listened to a detailed explanation from the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Chamber, Mr. Badr bin Sulaiman Al-Rizaiza, about the exhibition, its pavilions, corners, and objectives.

     

    Al-Rizaiza appreciated the patronage of His Highness the Deputy Emir of the Eastern Province for the exhibition, stressing that his patronage reflects the extent of support for the Chamber's activities and programs, which enables it to continue working to support the business sector in the region, and the social programs it provides to contribute to community development.

     

    Al-Rizaiza said, "The exhibition comes today in line with the generous directive of the Council of Ministers, approving the naming of the year (2025 AD) as (the Year of Handicrafts), to celebrate its unique value in the national culture, noting that the exhibition of the year works to empower owners of crafts, arts and handicrafts by providing them with the opportunity to sell and display their creations to visitors to the exhibition."

     

    Al-Rizaiza stressed that the handicrafts and handicrafts sector is witnessing major transformations at the level of the Kingdom, through the unprecedented support and empowerment of the wise leadership, and represents one of the pillars of Vision 2030, given the special advantages of the sector, as it carries in its contents the antiquity and authenticity of the past, and its ability to be a social and economic tributary, and an added value to the national economy, with the investment opportunities it carries with high returns. Al-Rizaiza pointed out that the exhibition in this version comes as an initiative that cares about crafts and handicrafts from creators and those supervised by civil society organizations in the Eastern Province, and that it comes from the Chamber's developmental role and in achieving its goals by maximizing the impact of the community contribution of the business sector, and maximizing the performance of entrepreneurship and small and medium enterprises through craftsmen and handicrafts owners and productive families, through awareness programs, workshops and providing qualitative initiatives to serve this development sector, and within the Chamber's plan aimed at continuing its efforts to make the owners of these crafts an effective number within the economies of the Kingdom in general and the Eastern Province in particular. It is worth noting that this version of the exhibition is considered the developed version with the new identity of the exhibition, which was launched in 2015 for the Chamber to continue its role in supporting talents and owners of crafts and handicrafts.



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  • The Deputy PRince of the Eastern Province to sponsor tomorrow the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition

    24/09/2024

    ​The Deputy PRince of the Eastern Province to sponsor tomorrow the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition

    It will continue for 5 days with the participation of more than 300 exhibitors
    Deputy Prince of the Eastern Province to sponsor tomorrow the 2024 Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition
    Under the patronage and honor of the Deputy Prince of the Eastern Province, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the 2024 Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition will start tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the Dhahran Expo Exhibitions, and will continue until the 29th of this month.
    For his part, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, praised the patronage of His Highness the Deputy Emir of the Eastern Province for the exhibition in its developed version, stressing that the sponsorship reflects His Highness's continuous support for the activities and programs of the Chamber, which enables it to continue working to support the business sector in the region, and the social programs it provides to contribute to community development.
    Al-Raziza explained that the exhibition witnesses the participation of more than 300 exhibitors from craftsmen and handicrafts owners, government and private entities, and civil society organizations, as it aims to organize the work of these crafts, whether handicrafts or plastic artists, to develop their capabilities and provide them with the professional, administrative and creative skills necessary to raise the quality of their products by providing them with the opportunity to display and sell their products within the various exhibition pavilions and according to organized marketing channels that guarantee participants sustainable income and motivate them to entrepreneurship.

    Al-Raziza stressed that the crafts and handicrafts sector is considered a social and economic tributary, through its important role as one of the most important pillars of Saudi Vision 2030 to work on upgrading and developing it and transforming it into a more organized sector to be an added value in the national economy and contribute positively to the gross domestic product.

    The exhibition also emphasizes the promotion of culture by contributing to spreading awareness about cultural and artistic heritage, and providing a unique experience by providing visitors with the opportunity to meet craftsmen and learn about manufacturing processes, explore all corners, inquire about work techniques and materials used, and perform a live experience.
    The Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition creates new job opportunities in the community and contributes to developing new skills among the targeted audience, which enhances their opportunities in the job market, as it is an inspiring environment that encourages craftsmen to experiment and innovate, through interaction with other artists and visitors to the exhibition.​


  • Jubail Communication Meeting Reviews Businesswomen’s Achievements

    24/09/2024

    ​Jubail Communication Meeting Reviews Businesswomen’s Achievements

    Asharqia Chamber, represented by the Women's Empowerment Center, organized a communication meeting with businesswomen in Jubail Governorate on Wednesday evening, September 18, 2024, where experiences were exchanged and successful projects and experiences were benefited from in the fields of entrepreneurship, marketing, and business management.
    The meeting aims to strengthen relations between businesswomen and exchange ideas and experiences, as attendees spoke about the importance of developing skills in areas such as marketing, management, and innovation, and the participation of experts and specialists in various fields, to discuss the challenges and opportunities available to businesswomen, which is provided by the Asharqia Chamber through lectures, seminars, and scientific workshops it holds.
    The meeting reviewed the achievements of the business sector, highlighting the successes and challenges facing the business sector. The attendees also shared inspiring experiences of businesswomen who have achieved great achievements in various fields.
    They stressed the need to explore the opportunities available in the market, such as investing in emerging projects and establishing commercial partnerships, noting that such meetings are an effective platform for enhancing the spirit of cooperation and support among businesswomen, which contributes to the development of the sector in general.​


  • Asharqia Chamber launches the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition next Wednesday

    24/09/2024

    ​Asharqia Chamber launches the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition next Wednesday

    Asharqia Chamber, represented by the Social Responsibility Center, continues its preparations to launch the 2024 Handicrafts and Crafts Exhibition, which is sponsored by the Deputy Prince of the Eastern Province, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, next Wednesday, September 25, and will continue until September 29, 2024, from 4 pm to 10 pm, at the Dhahran Expo Exhibitions. Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Eastern Chamber, said that the exhibition, which witnesses the participation of more than 300 exhibitors from craftsmen and handicrafts, government and private agencies, and civil society organizations, aims to organize the work of these crafts, whether handicrafts or plastic artists, in order to develop their capabilities and provide them with the professional, administrative and creative skills necessary to raise the quality of their products by providing them with the opportunity to display and sell their products within the various exhibition pavilions and according to organized marketing channels that guarantee sustainable income for participants and motivate them to become entrepreneurs. Al-Rizaiza explained that the exhibition, which is witnessing a new transformation in its new version in general, stems from the developmental role of the Asharqia Chamber and achieving its goals by maximizing the impact of the community contribution of the business sector, maximizing the performance of entrepreneurship and small and emerging projects through craftsmen, handicraftsmen and productive families, through awareness programs, workshops and providing qualitative initiatives to serve this development sector. The Crafts and Handicrafts Exhibition comes in its seventh edition as an initiative that cares about crafts and handicrafts from creators and those supervised by civil society organizations in the Eastern Province, and within the Chamber's plan aimed at continuing its efforts to make the owners of these crafts an effective number within the economies of the Kingdom in general and the Eastern Province in particular. Al-Rizaiza explained that the Chamber is continuing its final preparations to produce the exhibition in a way that reflects the international standards that the Chamber is known for during its organization of exhibitions and events, as the exhibition includes several sections: crafts and handicrafts, drawing and decoration, perfumes and incense, sweets, coffee, spices and drinks, fashion, clothing and women's accessories.​​


  • ​The Chairman and members of the Asharqia Chamber: September 23 is a pivotal moment in the history of the Kingdom​

    24/09/2024

    The Chairman and members of the Asharqia Chamber: September 23 is a pivotal moment in the history of the Kingdom

     

    The Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber extended their congratulations and blessings to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his loyal Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to the Prince of the Eastern Province, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and his deputy, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, and to the noble Saudi people, on the occasion of the (94) anniversary of the National Day.

    They stressed that the National Day anniversary is a pivotal moment in the history of the Kingdom, and carries the consolidation of the meanings of construction, development and stability, and also represents for all citizens and businessmen in particular the true meaning of continuous development, where the solid foundations and principles are not affected or broken in the face of challenges and changes. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Badr bin Suleiman Al-Rizaiza, said that on the (94) National Day, we extend our congratulations and blessings to the leader of the march, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and his loyal Crown Prince (may God protect them), and stressed that it is a memory through which we realize our responsibilities, and in which we emphasize our roles in the country's implementation of a vision full of purposes and goals, and pointed out that it is a memory during which we stand on the landmarks of renaissance and growth, saying: Here we are today, we see our country advancing and progressing in various fields, and presenting a civilized experience that combines human values, authenticity, and the dynamism of the present and its changes, and preparing for the future with penetrating insight within the framework of an expressive and ambitious vision, which contained many ideas, projects, and initiatives, and presented a forward-looking view of the future, and a great ambition towards sustainable development, stressing that our responsibility is to preserve these achievements and contribute to their development with more proposals and projects with added value. For his part, the First Deputy Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Bu Ali, congratulated the leadership and citizens on this historic occasion, and said: It is a memory that establishes the meanings of union and unity, which requires us to contemplate it as we are on the path of renaissance, and to strengthen it among future generations, and to be among our visions and messages in our institutions of various types. He added: On this occasion, we congratulate ourselves on what has been achieved over the past 94 years, which would not have been achieved without the grace of God first, then the solid foundations and civilized vision established by the founding king, and came to represent the rising state with all its ambitions and goals, until it became a beacon that guides those who came after him. The Second Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Asharqia Chamber, Hamad bin Mohammed Al-Ammar Al-Khalidi, said that the anniversary of the unification of the Kingdom under one banner means a lot to him, because he considers it a station for reviewing and evaluating the goals achieved and what is hoped to be achieved in the coming years, pointing to the major development leaps on all levels that the Kingdom has achieved over the past years, expressing his optimism about the future in light of the clear vision set by the wise leadership for what the Kingdom will become in 2030 AD, stressing that it has created a qualitative shift in the Kingdom's path towards the future.

    The Board member, Agharid bint Ihsan Abdul Jawad, said that it is a memory of the sacrifices, glories and solid foundations established by the founder, and that Saudi women will never forget his interest in their affairs, as he was a supporter of all good that enhances their status, pointing to the qualitative shifts that women are witnessing under the directions and guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the engineer of transformation and the godfather of change, his loyal Crown Prince, in their journey, whether in terms of continuing to develop their talents and investing their energies or enabling them to obtain the appropriate opportunities for them to build their future and contribute to the path of integrated development that the country is witnessing. For his part, Board Member Badr bin Mohammed Al-Abdul Karim said that the National Day anniversary is an occasion to emphasize national cohesion and determination and to remind us of the construction phase of the founder (may God bless his soul), which was continued by the sons of the honourable kings after him. He pointed out that what we see today in terms of economic growth and a steady increase in the volume of investment opportunities is a strong indicator that the Kingdom is moving towards the future with calculated steps and a youthful vision full of enthusiasm and love for the homeland, calling on young people to benefit from the state of economic activity in the Kingdom and to present competitive innovative ideas in light of this important stage of the nation's development. For his part, Board Member Hamad bin Hamoud Al Hammad congratulated the wise leadership on the occasion of the National Day anniversary, saying: It is the anniversary of the first building block of progress and prosperity. We remember on its occasion the day when the nation was united and united, pointing out the importance of contemplating such a day to take a lesson and take pride. He added: The concept of "continuous development" is the most important and prominent constant established by the founder and his sons, the auspicious leaders after him, including the renaissance in all fields that the country is experiencing today under a comprehensive development vision that has rediscovered all sectors, as the country has witnessed many historical "achievements", stressing that they are huge achievements and bear indications of the size of the comprehensive renaissance that the Kingdom has achieved since its founding. Board Member Saad bin Fadl Al-Buainain extended his congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince on the 94th National Day. He said that for the private sector, it represents the meaning of launching and participating in building the nation and playing a pioneering role in achieving the development process. He pointed out that this year it coincides with the Kingdom's increasing ranks in all indicators of international economic institutions and coincides with the confirmation of the Kingdom's position among the largest economic powers in the world, as well as with the increasing growth of the non-oil national economy. Congratulations to us on our National Day and congratulations to our wise leadership.

    For his part, the Board Member Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al-Bassam stressed that the National Day represents a great meaning of modern nationalism that gave the country a new strength as a result of unity around one leadership, one banner, and one slogan, and gathered the nation after its dispersion, and unified the parts of the nation into one strong and impregnable entity, and the name of the Kingdom became a symbol of the nation that is witnessing today, according to a new vision, the greatest and most important achievements, for a dignified and upscale life for the Saudi citizen in all areas of living and life. As for the Board Member, "Abdul Aziz bin Muhammad Al-Othman", he said that it is an immortal memory for the sons of this generous country and those who live on its soil, stressing that the reforms led by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King "Salman bin Abdulaziz", and his loyal Crown Prince, His Royal Highness Prince "Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz", are a natural extension of what was established by the grandfathers and fathers and contributed greatly to presenting a new formulation for the national economy based on the foundations of diversification and optimal utilization of resources, a new formulation that is in line with the requirements of the modern era, and also contributed to strengthening the Kingdom's pioneering role and growing its presence in global markets, in addition to making it one of the most attractive global environments for investments.

     

    The Board Member, "Fahd bin Abdullah Al-Farraj", said that the National Day is an opportunity to recall the national achievements made by the sons of this generous country during the past year, which are many and varied, and confirm the keenness of the wise leadership to strive for progress and prosperity and continue construction and development at all levels to achieve the Kingdom's Vision 2030. Board member Fahd bin Hazal Al-Mutairi said that the Saudi people celebrate today amidst feelings of pride and honor for a great national legacy that includes cultural and economic diversity that places us in a distinguished position among nations, praising the giant projects that are achieved every year until the Kingdom has become a distinct figure in the world and the focus of economists and investors. Board member Qusay bin Abdullah Al-Jashi explained that the homeland was and still is an impregnable fortress against the challenges that trouble the world around it, stressing the keenness of the wise leadership to protect the soil of this homeland and its people and to move forward towards developing its capabilities and characteristics while emphasizing the principles of unity and cohesion, noting that it is a memory that carries the values of sacrifice and perseverance that represent the compass of our directions today towards a brighter future. Board Member Majed bin Ibrahim Al-Jumaih said: "Today, we are walking on the path that was drawn by the founding king, may God Almighty have mercy on him, and that the kings of this great country have followed after him. Its title is hard work, sacrifice, and looking to the future with optimism, while emphasizing continuous development for a better tomorrow for future generations."

    For this part, The Board Member Mohammed bin Abdul Mohsen Al Rashid pointed out that on this day we celebrate our deep national identity, pledging to be a strong fortress for our wise leadership, and together to contribute to the development of our dear Kingdom and achieve its prosperity in accordance with the aspirations of the leadership to reach leadership, and our ambitions to be distinguished in various fields. Board Member Mohammed bin Ali Al Majdouie stated that the National Day returns to us every year and the Kingdom has achieved new accomplishments in accordance with Vision 2030 at the level of economic development, infrastructure projects, education, technology, health and social care, reaching sustainability, the environment, women and youth, in addition to tourism, heritage and culture, and we have the right to be proud of that and congratulate our leaders and ourselves on the achievements made on the ground. Board member Nasser bin Rashid Al Bajash Al Hajri said that the National Day anniversary is an annual opportunity to pause, re-read its details and learn a lesson, saying that it is a story full of achievements, and motivating and encouraging to continue on the path of growth. Since the founder united the country, he has been adopting development as a path to progress and prosperity, until he followed a solid approach. There is no sector that has not been developed in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of the modern era. He pointed to the serious steps that the country is now taking with a keen vision towards optimal exploitation of its natural resources, strategic geographical location, and human resources capable of working and achieving. For this part, The Board Member Nasser bin Abdullah Al Ansari expressed his great happiness on the occasion of the 94th anniversary of the National Day, saying: It is an opportunity for us to feel our roles towards the present and future of our beloved country, saying that it represents the greatest meanings of patriotism, as it reminds us of the epic of unity under one flag and one leadership, which was able to provide the Kingdom with the constants of launch and the foundations of solid construction, the most important of which is the citizen, by providing him with education and suitable housing, so he became capable of innovation and creativity, so congratulations to our leaders from the sons of the founding king, who became on the path and approach so that the Kingdom became a model of progress and prosperity.

    The Board member Nouf bin Abdulaziz Al Turki said that the National Day is a day of pride and honor for all of us, in light of the sacrifices made by our forefathers for the sake of this generous nation, pointing to the achievements made by Saudi women over the course of 94 years, saying that the rulers since the founder have emphasized the empowerment of women, believing in their effective role in driving the wheel of development and progress, referring to Vision 2030, which considered women to be one of the most important elements contributing to achieving its goal of development and prosperity. Finally, the Secretary-General of the Eastern Chamber, Abdulrahman bin Abdullah Al-Wabel, said that the National Day is a memory of beginnings in its highest meanings, where national cohesion and unity of this pure land are, as it is a historical turning point that every citizen is proud of, pointing to the achievements and gains that everyone can see in various sectors until it has become an example to be emulated before the world,  and the wisdom of the wise leadership that succeeded in building the modern state with all its components, and was able to achieve successive leaps in record times, extending congratulations to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and his loyal Crown Prince on the anniversary of the 94th National Day, calling on the Almighty to preserve the country and achieve more progress and development for it.

     

     

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  • Expert: Distinctive marketing content increases sales rates

    24/09/2024

    Expert: Distinctive marketing content increases sales rates

    Asharqia Chamber, represented by the Women's Empowerment Centre, organized a workshop entitled "How to Market Your Project Digitally", in which digital marketing specialist Raghda Shaheen discussed the importance of choosing the appropriate channels for digital marketing, the reasons for success, interaction with the public, and building a digital community, in the presence of several interested parties and entrepreneurs at the Chamber's headquarters.

     

    During the workshop, which was held yesterday, Tuesday, September 17, Shaheen stressed the importance of choosing good, appropriate content in the digital marketing process, as it contributes greatly to increasing interaction and loyalty to the brand, and content is the primary means of communicating with the public and highlighting the brand identity. She explained to the attendees that digital marketing is the use of the Internet and digital technologies such as smartphones and social media to reach the target audience and promote products and services.

     

    The Specialist Shaheen indicated to the attendees that choosing the appropriate channels for digital marketing depends on knowing the appropriate audience, clearly defining goals, choosing the type of content well that suits the project in order to market it optimally, monitoring competitors and using appropriate research and monitoring tools, measuring performance continuously for effective evaluation and development, and understanding the organization's audience Optimally, it helps create positive interactive content. Specialist Shaheen explained that there is a big difference between digital marketing and traditional marketing, as digital marketing relies on technology and the Internet, and the audience can be targeted accurately based on age, gender, geographic location, and interests, and it helps to accurately measure performance using analysis tools instantly, while traditional marketing relies on traditional media such as television, radio, newspapers, magazines, and billboards, and reaches a wide, large and huge audience without accuracy in targeting, and it is difficult to measure it accurately, and its direct impact cannot be easily known.

     

     

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  • ​Asharqia Chamber hosts Qatif Technical College in the monthly Tuesday meeting

    24/09/2024

    ​Asharqia Chamber hosts Qatif Technical College in the monthly Tuesday meeting

    Asharqia Chamber, in its branch in Qatif Governorate, held the monthly Tuesday meeting for the business sector, which hosted the Dean of the Technical College in Qatif, Muhammad Al-Ansif, where the meeting witnessed a remarkable presence from the business sector, specialists and interested parties in the governorate.

    Al-Ansif spoke during the meeting, which was held on Tuesday evening, September 17, 2024, and was moderated by the Vice President of the Business Council in the branch, Dr. Rashid bin Farhan Al-Mahashir, about the aspirations of the college and its goals aimed at qualifying the sons of the nation in technical fields, noting that the vision of the college, which stems from the vision of the General Organization for Technical and Vocational Training, emphasizes the effective contribution to economic, social and environmental development by providing technical and vocational training for the sons and daughters of the nation with the quality and sufficiency required by the labor market, and achieving global leadership that guarantees independence and self-sufficiency.

    Al-Ansif said that the college currently includes two departments, the first is the Business Technology Department, which includes the specializations of Office Business Technology and Accounting Technology, while the second is the Computer and Information Technology Department, which includes the specializations of Computer Technical Support Technology and Network Systems Management Technology.

    Al-Ansif announced that the college is working on opening new specializations that contribute to developing the skills of the members of the nation's sons, so that they become able to keep pace with the development and change taking place in the Kingdom within the goals of its 2030 vision. The specializations are Security and Risk Technology, and Occupational Safety.

    He also reviewed the strategic goals of the college, which are enhancing the quality of training and institutional quality, expanding technical and vocational training, attracting the best qualified trainers and leaders, providing technical and vocational training based on demand, providing programs and partnerships led by employers, in addition to providing a modern and safe training environment, providing comprehensive services to support trainees and enhance their participation, and enhancing the concept of technical and vocational training and attracting trainees.

     

    At the end of the meeting, the Vice President of the Business Council of the branch, Dr. Rashid bin Farhan Al-Mahashir, honored the guest of the meeting, Dean of the Technical College in Qatif, Muhammad Al-Ansif, with a commemorative shield.​

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