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Arab News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Reem Al-Bliwi honored to be working in Saudi media industry
RIYADH: Reem Al-Bliwi, one of Saudi Arabia's youngest and most recognizable TV presenters, recently spoke on The Mayman Show about the honor of working in the Kingdom's media industry. Al-Bliwi burst onto the scene with Studio SBC, a TV show that is a part of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority network. 'Well, I think I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to be doing something I wanted to do, but did not expect to be doing (it) at such an early age,' she said. Al-Bliwi quickly earned her spot in the national spotlight with her poise and presence. With a background in modeling and an identity shaped by her Mexican mother and Saudi father, Al-Bliwi brings a unique blend of confidence, curiosity, and cross-cultural understanding to her work. Al-Bliwi began pursuing a television media career while she was at university. 'So, I took the opportunity, and at first, I'm not going to lie, I was afraid, because it felt like I had zero experience at the time. I was still doing my bachelor's degree in public relations — I had just been accepted.' Al-Bliwi recalled that she was hesitant due to the difficulty of finding a balance between studying and working. 'So, it felt like I'm either going to succeed or I'm going to ruin it for myself ... like maybe forever who knows. So I took the opportunity, and I said, OK, why not. I'll do the casting, and I got accepted. I was rehearsing for like maybe a couple of months.' After her training Al-Bliwi was offered a fashion and beauty segment on SBC's morning show. 'For me, it was OK, because, I didn't have much experience at the time. I had just started building my career. I had just been accepted in public relations, so it was fun ... it was a good start.' Al-Bliwi dazzled SBC's morning show editor-in-chief who then told her that she was chosen to be a main presenter of the program. 'I was nervous, but maybe that's the moment where I felt, 'OK, this is what I'm supposed to be doing ... this is where I belong.'' Al-Bliwi recalled how her first outing in the media spotlight was modeling. 'I was actually very young. I started doing it very casually, then I found myself actually committed to it.' She added that the landscape of the fashion and beauty industry was different five years ago. 'I'm proud of what we have accomplished in those past five years. I mean, we see now the Fashion Commission, everything they are doing — even for the modeling career — and all the programs they have been doing. I'm really proud of that.' Al-Bliwi said that her mixed background has shaped her views of how to communicate with the world. 'Saudi is very rich in culture, and also Mexico is very rich in culture. So, I think, having those two parts, I get to appreciate that. And I get to learn more about culture, heritage, history and everything.'
Economic Times
07-06-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Andhra Pradesh raises maximum working hours from 9 to 10 to boost investment
The Andhra Pradesh government, led by the TDP-NDA alliance, has increased daily working hours from nine to ten to attract investors and ease business regulations. Amendments to labor laws include extending overtime limits and relaxing night shift rules for women with added safety measures. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads The TDP-led NDA government in Andhra Pradesh has decided to raise the maximum working hours from nine to 10 per day as part of ease of doing business and attracting Information and Public Relations (I&PR) Minister K Parthasarathy said that it has been decided to amend labour laws to make them 'favourable' to workers and state secretary K Ramakrishna criticised the move and said NDA governments at the Centre and state are pursuing 'anti worker' policies."Relevant sections of laws which allow maximum nine hours of work a day has now been raised to 10 hours per day. Under Section 55 there used to be one hour rest for five hours (work) now that has been changed to six hours," said Parthasarathy recently, elaborating on the decisions made by the cabinet to amend labour Parthasarathy noted that overtime was allowed only up to 75 hours which now has been extended up to 144 hours per quarter."Because of this (amendments to labour laws), investors in factories will (come to our state). These labour rules will be favourable for labourers and they will come to invest more. Globalisation is happening in every state. These amendments were brought to implement global rules," said the minister observed that the cabinet has also relaxed night shift rules to enable more women to work in the night to the I&PR Minister, women were not allowed to work in the night shifts earlier but now they can work with safeguards such as consent, transport facility, security and said the workplace of women during night shifts should be fully illuminated."When you work extra, income will increase. By these rules women can work in the formal sector. They empower women economically and promote gender inclusion and industrial growth. Also contribute to women's empowerment," he K Ramakrishna, State Secretary of CPI, opposed the NDA alliance government's stand on labour laws amendments. He alleged that the Central and state governments are working against the interests of workers."For the past 11 years, the Modi government has repeatedly taken measures that infringe upon workers' rights in India," Ramakrishan told PTI on oppose these rules, he said trade unions have decided to protest on July 9 all over India, adding that all sections will participate in this protest he observed that the NDA governments both at the Centre and in the state are pursuing 'anti-worker policies'.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
BENEFIT underscores Bahrain's fintech excellence in shaping future-ready national visions
Ms. Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager of Public Relations and Communication at BENEFIT and Vice President of the Bahrain Public Relations Society, participated in the Public Relations and Diplomacy Conference held at the Jumeirah Hotel in Kuwait. During the event, Ms. Hasan has delivered a presentation titled 'The Role of Public Relations Diplomacy in Advancing National Development Goals: Bahrain as a Benchmark,' emphasizing the strategic significance of Bahrain's financial sector in driving the Kingdom's Economic Vision 2030. The presentation highlighted the sector's alignment with the Financial Services Sector Development Strategy (2022–2026), its role in accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals, and its status as the fastest-growing sector in Bahrain—marked by its contribution to GDP and its capacity to employ national talent. Emphasising Bahrain's leadership in digital transformation, Ms. Hasan drew attention to the Kingdom's success in integrating innovation across the financial sector. The presentation outlined how financial institutions have achieved significant progress in delivering accessible and intuitive digital services—from efficient payment and transfer systems to advanced online and mobile banking platforms. These advancements have not only enhanced operational efficiency but also elevated the overall banking experience for customers. A key segment of the presentation focused on BENEFIT's own trajectory as a homegrown fintech success story. Ms. Hasan illustrated how the company's strategy is deeply intertwined with national economic plans and forward-looking digital agendas. Through continuous investment in innovative solutions and a commitment to operational excellence, BENEFIT has positioned itself as a driver of digital transformation and financial inclusion in Bahrain. Its suite of advanced services and platforms serves as an internationally recognised model for digital banking and fintech excellence. Furthermore, Ms. Hasan also underscored the critical importance of the Gulf region's evolving financial infrastructure—particularly Bahrain's—in fostering a business environment conducive to foreign direct investment. The region's cutting-edge infrastructure, modern banking systems and regulatory flexibility offer investors an appealing and competitive landscape, particularly in fintech.
CTV News
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Pop ups, camps, and events at WAG
Winnipeg Watch Public Relations Officer Katryna Barske, shares what people can expect this summer at WAG
Argaam
21-05-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Tihama submits capital cut request to CMA
Tihama Advertising and Public Relations Co. submitted on May 20 an application to the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for approval to reduce its capital by SAR 226.02 million, according to a statement to Tadawul. The capital decrease is subject to the applicable regulatory approvals, including the approval of the company's extraordinary general assembly. The company will announce any future developments in this regard later, the statement added. In March, Tihama's board of directors recommended a 43.5% capital cut to SAR 226.02 million from the current SAR 400 million to restructure capital to amortize accumulated losses, Argaam reported.
