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Qatar, Saudi qualify for 2026 WCup
DOHA: Qatar and Saudi Arabia became the latest teams to book their spots at the 2026 World Cup, with each finishing top of their respective groups on Tuesday in the fourth round of Asian qualifying. In Group A, Qatar saw off the United Arab...

Alfred H Knight announces strategic partnership with Ajlan & Bros Mining to launch state-of-the-art metals and minerals laboratory services in Saudi Arabia
Alfred H Knight (AHK), a global provider of inspection, testing, and consultancy services with a rich heritage in the mining, metals, and minerals industry, has formed a strategic partnership with Ajlan & Bros Mining (ABM), a leading force in...

Aurangzeb seeks deeper investment, financial cooperation with Saudi Arabia, US
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a series of high-level meetings with global financial and business leaders in Washington DC, seeking to strengthen Pakistan’s...

EA union bites back at Saudi-backed private acquisition of studio with formal petition to regulators
16 October 2025 Workers at Electronic Arts have launched a formal petition opposing the company’s proposed $55 billion acquisition by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF) and private equity firms. Workers at Electronic Arts have launched...

Finance Minister Pushes for Stronger U.S. & Saudi Investment Links Amid IMF Deal
During his packed schedule in Washington, Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb sought deeper investment and financial collaboration with both Saudi Arabia and the U.S., highlighting Pakistan’s economic turnaround and opening doors for new...

Jannik Sinner involved in bizarre fan incident in Saudi Arabia
In a strange turn of events, World No. 2 Jannik Sinner was taken aback Wednesday when a fan in Saudi Arabia ran onto the court and asked for his jacket. The Netflix cameras captured the incident after the Italian finished his on-court interview...

India and Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties to Expand Collaboration in Chemicals and Petrochemicals
The union ministry of chemicals and fertilisers held a bilateral meeting with the ministry of industry and minerals of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to strengthen cooperation in the chemicals and petrochemicals sector. The discussions were led by...

‘Just having fun’: Carlos Alcaraz defends playing multimillion dollar exhibition event in Saudi Arabia after pulling out of tour event citing injury
The top tennis players in the world often complain about the hectic year-round calendar that takes a heavy physical and mental toll on them. But when some of them turn up for a lucrative exhibition event, promising more than the prize money for...

EA union workers rally against $55bn Saudi-backed private acquisition, with formal petition to regulators
EA employees and the Communications Workers of America union have issued a statement against the proposed private acquisition of the company, claiming they were not represented in the negotiations and any jobs lost as a result would "be a choice,...

Man United eye Saudi Pro League striker to solve goal issues
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim could be in the market for a new striker. The Portuguese coach is under pressure at Old Trafford, despite being backed to remain in place by the club hierarchy, but results will decide his fate in the coming...

Scientists find ancient life-size animalrock carvings in the Saudi Arabian desert
Researchers have discovered life-size rock carvings of camels, gazelles and other animals in the Saudi Arabian desert. The carvings date back to around 12,000 years ago and many are over 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall. Scientists say they were created...

SURJ-backed DAZN MENA lands Saudi Cup rights


ROSHN and MOMAH sign MoC to drive real estate innovation in Saudi Arabia
ROSHN Group has signed a wide-ranging memorandum of collaboration (MoC) with the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH), represented by the Ministry’s Agency for Housing Supply Stimulus and Real Estate Development, that aims to develop...
India and Saudi Arabia boost cooperation in chemicals and petrochemicals sectors

Saudi Arabia introduces new localization policies for tourism sector
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has introduced new policies to localize the tourism sector across the Kingdom. The new measures were approved by Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. All tourism hospitality...

Saudi Tourism Minister approves policies to localise jobs in sector
Minister of Saudi Arabia Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has approved new policies and regulations for registering workers and localising activities in licensed tourism facilities across the Kingdom. This move is a significant step in the ministry's...

Gary Pallister exclusive: Maguire's Saudi offer - and my big Man Utd regret
Manchester United Double winner Gary Pallister can understand Harry Maguire being tempted by offers from the Saudi Pro League. Off contract at United in June, Maguire has offers from Al-Ettifaq and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr worth...

Government Measures Bring Down Inflation in Saudi Arabia to 2.2% in September
Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate slowed to 2.2% in September, down from 2.3% in August, reflecting the impact of recent government measures aimed at easing price pressures, particularly in the housing sector. The deceleration came alongside a...

KE parent company rejects claims of stake sale to Saudi investor
Shan A. Ashary, a director of KES Power Limited (KESP), the parent company of K-Electric, has refuted media reports suggesting that Hasan Chishty signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Saudi investor for the sale of his interest in KES...