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Is Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Going To Be The ‘Super Hub Of The Future’?
Gulf Insider
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July 16, 2025
Riyadh as a ‘super hub of the future’? That’s what the real estate consultancy Knight Frank is projecting as the Saudi city oversees one of the most ambitious and fast-track developments, whether it’s infrastructure, housing, office towers, or...
Saudi Arabia condemns the persistent Israeli blatant aggression on the Syrian territory
SANA
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July 15, 2025
Riyadh, SANA – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the Israeli blatant aggression on the Syrian territory, reiterated its call on the international community to stand by Syria and support it at this stage. The Saudi Foreign Ministry...
Saudi’s new ‘Davos in the Desert’ boss leaves after six months
Semafor
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The new CEO of Saudi Arabia’s highest profile investment summit has quit after just six months on the job. Penny Richards, who joined from the Aspen Institute in February, has left the Future Investment Initiative Institute, according to an...
Saudi Arabia leads MENA in venture capital with $860mln in H1 2025
Zawya
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia maintained its position as the top destination for venture capital investment in the Middle East and North Africa during the first half of 2025, attracting SR3.2 billion ($860 million) in funding for startups, surpassing the...
Saudi Arabia condemns Israel's 'blatant aggression' in Syria
News.Az
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On Tuesday, Saudi Arabia condemned Israel’s "blatant and ongoing aggression" in Syria, calling it a "flagrant violation of international law." In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said Riyadh has been closely following developments in Syria...
Bechtel wins Expo 2030 Riyadh project management deal
MEED
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July 16, 2025
The masterplan for Expo 2030 Riyadh encompasses an area of 6 square kilometres, making it one of the largest sites dedicated to a World Expo event Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA...
Warriors star Knowledge Musona released by Saudi Pro League club Al-Okhdood
Nehanda Radio
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July 16, 2025
Despite playing a crucial role in helping Al-Okhdood Club avoid relegation in the Saudi Pro League, Zimbabwe Warriors forward Knowledge Musona has been released by the club. The 35-year-old, who joined Al-Okhdood last season, is now a free agent....
Arcade games and sword dance: What visitors can do at Esports World Cup, Riyadh
The National News
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As esports takes centre stage in Saudi Arabia this summer, Boulevard Riyadh City is hosting one of the most ambitious gaming and culture events the world has seen. Spanning more than 50,000 square metres, the Esports World Cup Festival is more...
Saudi gas plant award set aside in London
Global Arbitration Review
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The Commercial Court in London has ruled that an ICC tribunal was wrong to accept jurisdiction over a claim against a Spanish construction and engineering group relating to work on a Saudi gas plant, finding the dispute belongs in ad hoc...
Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 has just been confirmed
What's on Saudi Arabia
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July 14, 2025
The final deadline for designers has also been announced Before you know it, Riyadh Fashion Week will be strutting down our runways (yes, plural, as last year’s version was hosted at several venues). Dates for Riyadh Fashion Week 2025 have been...
Riyadh’s traffic problem may finally have a solution
What's on Saudi Arabia
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July 15, 2025
In the country’s most recent move in introducing flying taxis into daily transportation, Saudi Arabia will be producing several thousand eCopters. Check out FlyNow eCopters in Saudi Arabia. FlyNow Aviation’s electric air vehicles, all of which...
Saudi side Al Nassr appoint Jorge Jesus coach
Punch
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July 15, 2025
Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus was appointed Tuesday by Al Nassr, where he will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo who signed a new two-year deal with the Saudi club last month. “It’s official: Mr. Jorge Jesus is the new Head Coach of Al Nassr,” the...
Kano man jailed for failing to declare ₦653m from Saudi Arabia
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 16, 2025
Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano has sentenced a man, Salisu Ahmad, to prison for failing to declare large sums of foreign currency upon entering Nigeria through the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. Ahmad was...
Russia Finds Oil Jackpot in Antarctica – Is This The End of Saudi’s Throne?
Zee News
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Moscow/New Delhi: A startling discovery beneath the frozen edges of the planet has set off waves of concern, awe and speculation. Russian scientists claim to have found one of the world’s largest reserves of crude oil (an estimated 511 billion...
Saudi Arabia boosts China oil exports to over 2-year high in August, Sinopec ramps up intake
Hellenic Shipping News
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July 15, 2025
In August, Saudi Arabia is poised to increase its crude oil exports to China, reaching their highest level in over two years. The move by Saudi Arabia reflected the top exporter’s strategy to reclaim market share in the world’s largest oil...
Saudi energy minister urges global action on energy poverty at OPEC forum
Saudi Gazette
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July 14, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, emphasized the urgent need to tackle global energy poverty during his address at the OPEC International Seminar in Vienna on Monday. Highlighting one of...
Howe’s dilemma as Newcastle’s Saudi owners can’t ignore case to sell Isak
The Guardian
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July 16, 2025
Amid the jungle of super-skyscrapers dominating Riyadh’s financial district, one building soars above the rest. From the higher floors of the 385-metre PIF Tower, employees can plot their next deal while gazing down on a glass-curtained canopy of...
Energy minister, IAEA chief discuss Saudi nuclear energy program progress
Saudi Gazette
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July 16, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy, received Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in Riyadh on Tuesday to discuss ongoing cooperation and...
ASICS and Saudi Sports for All launch startup pitch to boost sports innovation in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette
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July 16, 2025
RIYADH — ASICS, the global athletic footwear and apparel brand, has teamed up with the Saudi Sports for All Federation (SFA) to launch the ASICS Innovation Pitch 2025 — a nationwide startup competition aimed at accelerating digital innovation in...
Saudi Arabia to expand railway network by over 50% under transport strategy
Saudi Gazette
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July 15, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia aims to double the transport and logistics sector’s contribution to GDP, expand its railway network by over 50%, and more than double current passenger capacity at its airports, as part of a national...