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Saudi King commiserates with Tinubu, Nigeria over Buhari’s death
Eagle Online
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July 15, 2025
King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu over the passing of former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in a statement, mourned the loss...
Zoho Partners With Al-Ahli Saudi FC As Official Tech Provider To Drive Digital Transformation And Fan Engagement
MENAFN
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July 16, 2025
(MENAFN- Asdaf News) Jeddah – Asdaf News: Zoho Corp., a a leading global technology company, and Al-Ahli Saudi Club Company announced a comprehensive technology partnership, in which Zoho has been named the club's official technology partner,...
Youth-led Saudi businesses exceed 474,000
Zawya
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RIYADH — The number of commercial registrations held by young Saudis of both genders has surpassed 474,000, accounting for 38% of all active commercial records in Saudi Arabia as of the end of Q2 2025, the Ministry of Commerce announced. The...
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Cooperation to Serve Humanity, Sustainable Growth
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 15, 2025
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah. The Cabinet reviewed overall state activities, particularly those aimed at developing cooperation and partnership relations,...
Riyadh’s $8 Billion Solar Surge Leaves Oil Strategy Untouched
Oil Price
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July 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia seeks to raise its solar and wind power capacity with multi-billion-dollar deals. The Kingdom, the world’s top crude oil exporter, wants to develop all forms of energy, diversify its economy from oil, and replace oil in power...
WHO names SFDA regional nutrition hub as Saudi Arabia introduces new sodium, caffeine transparency rules
Food Business Africa Magazine
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July 16, 2025
SAUDI ARABIA- The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially designated the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) as its Regional Centre for Nutrition Collaboration for the Eastern Mediterranean Region, which encompasses 22 countries. The...
XAI in talks to lease data center capacity in Saudi Arabia, Bloomberg News reports
Yahoo Finance
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(Reuters) -Elon Musk's xAI is in discussions to lease data center capacity in Saudi Arabia, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, as part of an effort to expand its infrastructure in regions offering cheap energy and political goodwill. The...
Saudi women driving for Uber: How will it reshape mobility?
Gulf Business
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July 15, 2025
Image credit: Supplied As Saudi Arabia marks seven years since lifting the ban on women driving, Uber has announced the launch of a new feature called Women Drivers, which allows female riders to be matched exclusively with female drivers. The...
Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Nigeria over Death of Former President Buhari
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 14, 2025
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Monday a cable of condolences to Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari. King Salman expressed deepest condolences and...
Saudi travel & hospitality consortium establishes $50m fund for Pak Umrah, Haj travel sector
The Nation
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July 15, 2025
ISLAMABAD - Saudi Arabian Travel & Hospitality consortium yesterday established a $50 million fund to support the struggling Umrah and Haj travel sector in Pakistan. The initiative aims to modernize local travel agencies, strengthen airline...
Azfar Ahsan Warns K-Electric Dispute Risks Derailing Saudi Investment ...
Friday Times
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July 16, 2025
Muhammad Azfar Ahsan, Pakistan’s former Minister for Investment, has issued a stark warning over the deteriorating situation surrounding Saudi Arabia’s Al-Jomaih Group and its stalled investment in K-Electric. Citing growing frustration from...
Peru showcases mining investment opportunities to Saudi Arabia
Andina
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July 16, 2025
"Peru is a mining country, with economic growth close to 4%, and we are interested in mutual cooperation for the development of new business opportunities," Montero stated. "We recommend that you engage in dialogue with the Geological, Mining, and...
Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul Planned As A Career-Ending Fight, Turki Alalshikh Admits
TheSportster
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July 18, 2025
Saudi boxing chief Turki Alalshikh has dropped a bombshell for fight fans: a potential showdown between Anthony Joshua and Jake Paul is not only in the works but is being planned as a career‑ending fight for the controversial social media...
Jordan, Saudi Arabia discuss joint geological surveys, mining sector cooperation
Ammon News
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July 16, 2025
Ammon News - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh on Wednesday emphasized the significance of strengthening Jordanian-Saudi cooperation in geological surveying and data sharing along shared border areas, to support the...
Saudi Arabia signs 5 solar PPAs totaling 12 GW
pv-magazine
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July 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia has inked five solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) with a developer consortia led by ACWA Power covering 12 GW of new capacity. Alongside two wind PPAs totaling 3 GW, the seven projects have been billed as the largest renewable...
Saudi Arabia: UAE, GCC Residents Can Now Invest In Main Stock Market
MENAFN
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July 14, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority (CMA) announced that residents of the UAE and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are now permitted to invest directly in the kingdom's main stock market. The regulatory...
Saudi expands stock market access in bid to boost liquidity
Semafor
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July 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia further widened the franchise of who can invest in its stock market. Gulf residents will now be able to trade directly in the Tadawul, and expats will retain access to their investment accounts rather than being forced to shut them...
Saudi Arabia plans to train 1 million citizens in AI
Semafor
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July 14, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s AI strategy — beyond data centers and chips — is taking shape, with nationwide efforts to prepare the population to use the technology. Starting this academic year, students in public schools will begin studying AI as part of their...
EWC LoL Showdown in Riyadh Kicks Off July 16, Featuring MSI Powerhouses T1, Gen.G and Hanwha Life Esports
InvenGlobal
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July 15, 2025
From July 16 through 20, the League of Legends (LoL) competition at the Esports World Cup will take place. Starting July 7 and running through August 24, the Esports World Cup is being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and the LoL tournament is just...
Al-Hilal withdraw from Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong as fans snap up tickets
South China Morning Post
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July 15, 2025
Al-Hilal have reportedly withdrawn from next month’s Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong, although that did not stop fans snapping up the first tranche of tickets on Tuesday. The defending champions, who reached the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup...