Malabar Gold & Diamonds, the prominent global jewelry retailer has unveiled their sixth edition of the Malabar Gold & Diamonds Festival in Saudi Arabia, which started on Nov. 30.
This season, Malabar Gold & Diamonds is showcasing the latest collection of gold, diamond and precious gem jewelry in their outlets to celebrate this festive period.
This much-awaited festival is one of the biggest jewelry events in the Gulf Coooperation Council (GCC) and customers will have unprecedented opportunities to win a total of 300,000 gold coins, and up to SR2 million ($533,000) instant cash back. A true shopper’s delight, the Malabar Gold & Diamonds Festival will captivate customers by exhibiting eye-catching designs in gold, diamonds, platinum, and precious gems from different parts of the world to flaunt on any occasion or event, and they are well priced too. The festival stands apart from the usual jewelry exhibitions and promotions, and as the tag line indicates, “everyone wins,” i.e. every customer gets a chance to be a winner through this festival.
Customers can win a guaranteed gold coin or up to 100 gold coins instantly upon the purchase of gold and diamond jewelry worth SR2,500 ($666) via Scratch & Win coupons. With every diamond jewelry purchase, customers get a Scratch & Win coupon for guaranteed cash back, and get a chance to win up to 100 percent cash back. Customers who buy diamond jewelry worth SR2,500 or above are eligible to get both coupons.
Furthermore, customers can avail themselves of the zero deduction offer on the exchange of 22K (GCC) old gold jewelry as well. The above-mentioned offers are all valid until Jan. 7, 2017.
To add more glitter to this season, they have also unveiled the latest collection of gold, diamonds and precious gems to suit the tastes of their multicultural and multinational customers. Malabar Gold & Diamonds has incorporated these designs as a part of various brands presented at Malabar Gold & Diamonds, namely Ethnix handcrafted designer jewelry; Era, uncut diamond Jewelry; Mine, Diamonds Unlimited; Divine, Indian heritage jewelry; and Precia, precious gem jewelry.
The previous five editions of the Malabar Gold & Diamonds Festival elicited a tremendous response from jewelry lovers. This time, customers are also excited to be a part of this much-awaited festival to witness the rarest collection of jewelry from across the world, and to avail themselves of fabulous offers.
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has always been at the forefront in gold jewelry manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing, and plans on being the most preferred jewelry retailer in the market in the coming years. The group strives to continue embarking on its journey by further expanding in the near future.
Malabar Gold & Diamond launches sixth edition of its Gold & Diamonds Festival in GCC showrooms
Malabar Gold & Diamond launches sixth edition of its Gold & Diamonds Festival in GCC showrooms
PwC Middle East and Sirar by stc’s CISO500 program advances cyber leadership
The fifth edition of the CISO500 program ran from Feb. 8-12. Delivered in partnership between PwC Middle East and Sirar by stc, the program featured five intensive days of rich discussions and hands-on practical experiences, aimed at strengthening leadership capabilities in cybersecurity and keeping pace with rapid technological transformation.
The program is designed to develop the capabilities of executive cybersecurity leaders and enhance their strategic role in supporting organizations’ digital transformation. It equips participants to address contemporary challenges in the cyber landscape and expand their influence within decision-making ecosystems.
Yasser Al-Swailem, CEO of Sirar by stc, said that the program represents an important step toward strengthening the readiness of cyber leaders in the region. He noted that the CISO500 program is a fundamental pillar in the journey toward building a secure and trusted Saudi cyberspace aligned with national ambitions. He added that investing in national cybersecurity leadership is no longer optional but a strategic necessity for ensuring sustainable digital development. The program reflects a commitment to empowering national talent to lead the digital security landscape according to the highest global standards.
He further emphasized that such initiatives contribute to strengthening digital security ecosystems and enabling organizations to confidently and sustainably address future challenges.
Samer Omar, cybersecurity and digital trust leader at PwC Middle East, added: “CISO500 is a long-term investment in Saudi leadership. Over the past year, we’ve seen how bringing together senior Saudi cybersecurity professionals in a structured executive environment accelerates capability, builds confidence and deepens collaboration. As the program enters its second year, our focus remains on equipping Saudi CISOs with the strategic perspective and technical depth required to secure the Kingdom’s digital ambitions.”
The program addressed a range of advanced topics, including common cyber transformation pitfalls, mechanisms for securing enterprise digital transformation, and cybersecurity budgeting and financial governance. These topics enhanced leaders’ ability to translate cyber risks and security investments into financial indicators that support executive decision-making.
It also covered the latest technological developments, particularly artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, quantum computing, and the protection of critical and operational infrastructure. Emphasis was placed on the importance of security governance for AI technologies and strengthening enterprise-wide risk management perspectives associated with them.
The program adopted an interactive learning methodology combining strategic discussions, collaborative work, and creative practical exercises, contributing to a deeper understanding of concepts and enabling their translation into applicable organizational practices.
Abdullah Al-Asmari, global cybersecurity director at the Saudi Research and Media Group and one of the program participants, said that the experience added significant strategic and practical value: “The program provided a rich experience that strengthened the leadership perspective of cybersecurity, particularly in linking technical practices with strategic and financial dimensions within the organization. It also offered valuable space for exchanging expertise on emerging technologies such as AI and quantum computing, and the challenges of securing critical infrastructure. This experience enhances cyber leaders’ ability to adopt a more influential role in supporting digital transformation and enabling decision-making based on a comprehensive understanding of risk and value.”
He added that the program facilitated the exchange of insights on emerging challenges and strengthened the ability to align cybersecurity with institutional objectives and executive decision requirements.
Participants said that the program constituted a valuable professional and knowledge-driven experience that enhanced the readiness of cyber leaders to keep pace with rapid digital transformation, reinforcing cybersecurity’s role as a strategic enabler that supports innovation while preserving business trust, reliability, and sustainability.
