DUBAI: US business support company CSG is planning to set up its regional headquarters in Riyadh before the end of the first quarter of 2021, along with an initial 24 companies, following the announcement of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s 2030 strategy for the Saudi capital last month.
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City wants to attract up to 500 foreign companies to set up their regional headquarters in the Saudi capital over the next 10 years, and CSG is one of the first to confirm its move.
The initiative is part of the government’s wider plan to create 35,000 jobs for Saudi nationals and boost the national economy by up to SR70 billion ($18.67 billion) by 2030.
Cork fitness instructor: Army training nearly broke me. but I adored every second
An army officer turned fitness instructor, Debbie Keane found herself unemployed when Covid hit until she moved her business online, writes LINDA KENNY
Debbie Keane, former army officer turned personal trainer. Picture: Larry Cummins
Linda Kenny
DEBBIE Keane’s business, Fitness with Debbie, collapsed in March with the first lockdown, but moving online has seen it thrive and blossom in these restrictive times.
“I have always been sports mad,” admits fitness guru Debbie.
“I played basketball with Neptune and Cork in my younger years before moving into coaching with Carrigaline.