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Political goodwill and ...: Elon Musk's xAI eyeing data centre deal in Saudi Arabia, what makes the region sought-after for infrastructure expansion
The Times of India
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Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is in discussions to lease significant data center capacity in Saudi Arabia, a strategic move aimed at expanding its infrastructure in regions offering both cheap energy and political goodwill,...
EAG receive invitation to 2025 Esports World Cup in Riyadh
Joy FM
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July 17, 2025
The Esports Association of Ghana (EAG) has officially been invited to compete in the Esports World Cup 2025, which will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from July 8 to August 24, 2025. The Esports World Cup Foundation and the Saudi Esports...
Major boxing news: The Ring IV is headed to Riyadh
What's on Saudi Arabia
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July 17, 2025
HE Turki Alalshikh, chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) and chairman of the Saudi Boxing Federation, has officially announced details of The Ring IV in Riyadh. The fourth edition of the global boxing event is scheduled to take...
All you need to know about the Diriyah Square project in Riyadh
What's on Saudi Arabia
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July 17, 2025
There’s going to be a new place in town where you can shop, eat and play. Yes, another one, but it’s one that we are looking forward to. Enter Diriyah Square. A landmark component of the Diriyah Gate Development, Diriyah Square is planned as a...
Egyptian man executed for brutal stabbing of Saudi professor in Dhahran
Saudi Gazette
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July 17, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Thursday carried out the execution of an Egyptian national convicted of the premeditated murder of a Saudi academic in Dhahran, the Ministry of Interior announced. The ministry confirmed that Mahmoud...
Saudi’s Diriyah awards $1.53bln contract to Chinese contractor
Zawya
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Saudi's Diriyah Company has awarded a contract worth 5.75 billion Saudi riyals ($1.53 billion) to China Harbour Engineering Company for the construction works of the arena block, which includes Diriyah Arena, three mixed-use office buildings, and...
Ignore Europe, Join Saudi League To Make Money –Ighalo Advises Osimhen
Complete Sports
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July 17, 2025
Former Nigerian international Odion Ighalo has advised Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen to make a move to the Saudi League and earn more money. Recall that Osimhen has been left in the dark after Galatasaray’s €75m offer for him was turned down...
KEFI Gold and Copper updates on progress in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia
African Mining Market
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July 17, 2025
KEFI Gold and Copper Plc. executive chairman Harry Anagnostaras-Adams says that “these are very exciting times” for the company, with an increasing number of boots on the ground at its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia. This follows all principal...
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia to renew rivalry in fourth round of Asian World Cup qualifiers
ESPN Singapore
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July 17, 2025
Some familiar foes will renew acquaintances in October when the Asian qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup enters its fourth round. And for upstarts Indonesia, they will get another chance to show they have what it takes to match it with the...
Saudi: Yanbu Cement to pay dividends for H1-25
Zawya
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Riyadh – The board of Yanbu Cement Company has approved cash dividends valued at SAR 78.75 million, representing 5% of the company’s SAR 1.57 billion capital, for the first half (H1) of 2025. The Tadawul-listed company will distribute a dividend...
Saudi feed producer Naf Company to debut on Nomu next week
Zawya
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Saudi Arabia’s Naf Company for Feed Industry will list its shares on the Saudi Stock Exchange Parallel Market, Nomu next week. The shares of the animal feed producer will trade under the symbol 9644 with ISIN Code SA16B164MM11 on Sunday, July 20,...
Piyush Goyal Holds Talks With Saudi Minister To Boost Trade And Investment Ties
ABP Live
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July 17, 2025
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said that he held “a productive meeting” with Faisal bin Fadel Al-Ibrahim, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning. Discussed strengthening India-Saudi...
Saudi's MESC unit secures $33mln loan from First Abu Dhabi Bank
Zawya
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Middle East Specialized Cables Company (MESC) said one of its subsidiaries has secured a credit facility worth 120 million UAE dirhams ($32.67 million) from UAE-based First Abu Dhabi Bank. The loan was obtained by Middle East Specialized Cables...
Jake Paul in first official meeting over Anthony Joshua fight after making amends with Saudi boxing boss Turki Alalshikh
The Scottish Sun
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July 16, 2025
JAKE PAUL has moved a step closer to making an unthinkable fight against Anthony Joshua a reality after meeting with Turki Alalshikh. The YouTuber-turned-boxer first called out AJ earlier in the year - setting into motion a verbal back-and-forth...
Soccer-Saudi Arabia to meet Iraq, Indonesia as Qatar take on UAE, Oman in World Cup qualifiers
The Malaysian Star
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July 17, 2025
(Reuters) -Saudi Arabia were drawn to take on Iraq and Indonesia in the fourth phase of Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup on Thursday with back-to-back Asian Cup winners Qatar facing the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The winners of each...
UAE femtech Ovasave secures $1.2 million to expand in Saudi, GCC
Wamda
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July 17, 2025
UAE-based femtech startup Ovasave, backed by Abu Dhabi’s Hub71, has raised $1.2 million in pre-seed funding from regional and international investors. The round was led by PlusVC, Annex Investments, and 25 Madison, with participation from...
Indonesia to face Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifying
The Jakarta Post
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atrick Kuivert's Indonesia were on Thursday handed a tough draw for the final round of Asian qualifying as they try to reach the World Cup finals for the first time since 1938. Coached by former Barcelona star and Dutch great Kluivert, Indonesia...
xAI explores data centre expansion in Saudi Arabia
Verdict
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July 17, 2025
Elon Musk’s AI company xAI is reportedly in negotiations to secure data centre capacity in Saudi Arabia. This move is part of xAI’s broader strategy to expand its infrastructure in regions known for offering affordable energy and favourable...
Saudi, Turkish FMs discuss Israeli strikes on Syria
Saudi Gazette
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July 16, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone call on Wednesday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to discuss escalating regional security concerns, including the latest Israeli airstrikes on...
Saudi minister holds strategic AI and tech talks with French institutions in Paris
Saudi Gazette
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July 16, 2025
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — As part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced technologies, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha held a series of...