UAE Fintech Giant Qashio Acquires Sanad Cash to Accelerate Saudi Expansion

Qashio, the UAE’s leading corporate spend management platform, acquired Sanad Cash, one of Saudi Arabia’s first and most established expense management solutions. This landmark deal marks a major milestone in Qashio’s growth into the Kingdom of...

Saudi wrap: João Félix’s stunning hat-trick, Ronaldo golaço; Sérgio Conceição frustrated with Al-Ittihad debut; Neves on target for Al Hilal

It was a busy weekend for the Portuguese contingent in Saudi Arabian football, led by João Félix continuing his incredible start to life at Al Nassr by scoring a remarkable hat-trick in their 5-1 hammering of Al Fateh on Saturday. Félix’s treble...

RCRC and KAFD sign agreement to launch Riyadh Creative District’s first phase

Industry News Posted on October 21, 2025 Share Tweet Share Share Email The primary objectives of the RCD are to produce compelling content, promote cultural exchange, and strengthen the creative economy The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC)...

Elissa to Perform Live in Saudi Arabia on October 24

Tue 21 Oct 2025 | 07:14 AM Lebanese superstar, Elissa will perform live at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, October 24. The evening will also feature a performance by fellow singer Wael Kfoury. The event is held as a...

Ghana and Saudi Arabia sign general cooperation agreement

Acwa Power achieves $2.9bn financial close for Saudi CCGT plant

Leading global utility project developer Acwa Power has announced that one of its key affiliates - Hajar Two Electricity Company - has achieved a SAR10.8 billion ($2.9 billion) financial close for the Qurayyah CCGT IPP Expansion Project located in...

Saudi Hotel Pipeline In Riyadh, Jeddah Risks Oversupply, JLL Warns Ahead Of 2034 FIFA World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is poised for significant expansion ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, but risks oversupply in major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah unless investors diversify into emerging destinations like NEOM and Abha, global...

Saudi Arabia executes man said to have joined protests as minor

Saudi authorities announced on Monday that they had executed a man who human rights groups and UN experts say was a protester who joined rare anti-government demonstrations as a minor in 2011. “The death sentence was carried out against Abdullah...

Meow you’re talking: The Cat Show is coming back to Riyadh

If you own a cat or know someone who does, you’re in luck. The first event of its kind in the Kingdom, the Cat Show 2025 in Riyadh, will be happening soon. Happening from Tuesday November 25 to Wednesday November 26, the International Cat Show...

S. Korea, Saudi Arabia discuss expanding defense, arms industry cooperation

SEOUL, Oct. 21 (Yonhap) -- Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee met with his Saudi counterpart Tuesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation in defense and the arms manufacturing industry, officials said. The meeting with Gen. Fayyadh bin...

Saudia unveils fashion brand at Riyadh Fashion Week

The brand, SV by Saudia, is billed as the airline’s first foray into the fashion and lifestyle sector, “inspired by our identity, creating endless opportunities for customers to engage with us in a fashionable, elegant, creative and comfortable...

Madinah tops Saudi Arabia's hotel occupancy rates

The hospitality sector in Madinah Region, Saudi Arabia witnessed a notable change during the first half of 2025, topping the regions of the Kingdom in hotel occupancy rates, according to an economic report issued by the Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah...

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti, Saudi Ambassador Stress Need for State to Impose its Authority Across Country

Lebanon’s Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Latif al-Derian and Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Waleed Bukhari stressed on Monday the need to support the Lebanese army and security forces in imposing state authority throughout the country. Derian’s press office...

Hyundai E&C Signs MOU with Seven Saudi Suppliers to Boost Plant Projects

Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) said on October 21 that it signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with seven strategic Saudi suppliers to strengthen cooperation on plant projects. The agreements were signed on October 20 at the...

Cedars-Sinai Experts Present at Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh, KSA

Newswise — LOS ANGELES (Oct. 20, 2025) -- Cedars-Sinai will join healthcare leaders at the Global Health Exhibition Oct. 27-30 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss innovation and investment in medicine and wellness. The Cedars-Sinai International...

Holders Al Ahli Saudi FC thump Al Gharafa

Al Ahli Saudi FC's Enzo Millot celebrates after scoring a goal. Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli Saudi FC returned to winning ways after notching a 4-0 victory against Qatar’s Al Gharafa SC in the AFC Champions League Elite yesterday. Held to a 2-2...

Saudi, Malaysian Foreign Ministers discuss relations, regional international developments

Riyadh: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah discussed in a phone call on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart, Mohamad Hasan, bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to develop them in various fields. The...

Najib in 1MDB trial: Saudi donation was not a ‘made-up fantasy’, I’m not asking for immunity as ex-PM but equality

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 21 — Datuk Seri Najib Razak today said in his 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial that he is not asking for immunity as a former prime minister, but wants to be treated equally in this trial. Today is the first day of the...

Saudi Arabia to Add 15 GW of Renewable and Gas Power by 2028

Saudi Arabia is pressing ahead with over 15 gigawatts of renewable and gas-fired power generation capacity that is expected to come on line by 2028 as the kingdom seeks to accelerate its shift away from crude oil for power generation.

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 20, 2025

KARACHI/RIYADH, October 20, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) remained steady at Rs74.95 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in the open market on Monday, consistent with October 17 and well below the July 28 peak of Rs76.03, according to currency...