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Saudi Arabia says it will organise Saudi-Syrian investment forum in Damascus
Saudi Arabia will organise a Saudi-Syrian investment forum in Damascus, aimed at exploring the potential for cooperation and signing deals that should promote sustainable development, the Saudi Investment Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday....

Saudi Arabia's Dar AlMajed plans to list 30% stake via IPO
Saudi Arabia's Dar AlMajed Real Estate Company is planning to list a 30% stake on the Gulf country's main bourse through an initial public offering, it said on Tuesday, as more firms in the kingdom pursue a public listing. The company is offering...

IRS hosts dialogue “Nuclear Security in the Middle East: The Role of Saudi Arabia as a Rising Stakeholder”
- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Jul 23 (APP):The Institute of Regional Studies (IRS) hosted an insightful talk on “Nuclear Security in the Middle East: The Role of Saudi Arabia as a Rising Stakeholder”, focusing on the country’s evolving nuclear...

Saudi Arabia’s New Airline to crush competition in Middle East
DAMMAM – Saudi Arabia send waves through Middle East aviation market, with new low-cost airline, which is said to be a game-changer. Led by UAE budget giant Air Arabia in partnership with KUN Investment Holding and Saudi aviation player Nesma, the...

Saudi Embassy in Damascus announces travel Licenses availability for Saudi and Syrian businessmen
Damascus, SANA- Saudi Embassy in Damascus announced Tuesday availability of travel Licenses for Saudi and Syrian businessmen and investors, in order to exchange visits and explore investment opportunities in the two brotherly countries. The...

Saudi Arabia Aggregates $860M of Venture Capital Deployment in H1 2025, Surpassing All of 2024 Funding, and Maintains Its Leading Position in MENA
(MENAFN- JUMMAR PR) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – 22 July 2025: The “H1 2025 Saudi Arabia Venture Capital Report” revealed that Saudi Arabia achieved a record total Venture Capital (VC) deployment of $860 million (SAR 3.2Bn) in H1 2025, up by 116%...

Saudi Arabia introduces new rules for fine dining restaurants
RIYADH – July 22, 2025: Saudi Arabia has issued comprehensive new regulations for fine dining restaurants across the Kingdom to enhance the hospitality sector and attract local and international investment. The updated guidelines issued by Saudi...

Al-Buainain: Supporting Syria is Development Priority and Saudi Investments Pave the Way for Lasting Partnership
Riyadh, SANA-Fadhel al-Buainain, a member of the Saudi Shura Council, affirmed that supporting development in Syria is a priority for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and that upcoming investments—particularly in the economy, industry, and energy...

Saudi Prince Dies After Spending 20 Years in Coma
A Saudi Arabian flag flies over the consulate building in Istanbul on Oct. 17, 2018. Ozan Kose/AFP via Getty Images Saudi Arabian Prince Al-Waleed bin Khalid Al Saud died on Saturday, 20 years after a car crash in London left him in a coma. His...

TRIUMPHANT GAMBIAN STUDENTS TEAM IN SAUDI ARABIA VISITS SPORTS MINISTER BADJIE
- Advertisement - Members of the Gambia Student Union at the Islamic University of Medina, Saudi Arabia, on Monday called on the minister of youth and sports Bakary Badjie to introduce themselves and celebrate the recent victory of their football...
Saudi Arabia Backs Global Call to End Gaza War and Ease Humanitarian Crisis
Ashen Tharaka Saudi Arabia has welcomed a joint statement from 26 countries urging an immediate end to the ongoing war in Gaza and the removal of all barriers preventing humanitarian aid from reaching civilians in the war-torn region. The...

Saudi Arabia welcomes joint statement calling for ending Gaza war
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has welcomed a joint statement by 28 countries demanding an immediate end to the war in Gaza Strip, calling for urgent humanitarian access and a halt to the escalating civilian toll. In the statement...

NADRA launches mobile registration services for Pakistanis in Saudi Arabia
SAUDI ARABIA: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has formally announced a mobile registration step scheduled for July 25 and 26, 2025, to provide ease to Pakistani citizens in Saudi Arabia. The service will be provided in...

Saudi Arabia Signs 15 GW Renewable Energy Deals in One Week
Saudi Arabia has signed a raft of contracts for renewable‑energy projects totaling 15 gigawatts (GW) – among the world’s most keenly priced – accelerating its push under Vision 2030 to cut reliance on oil and become a clean‑power heavyweight. The...
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Sandsoft clarifies impact of layoffs in internal studios
Update, July 24, 2025: Sandsoft has responded to clarify that its recent restructuring did not affect the entire company. Via email, a representative from the company told GamesIndustry.biz that "up to 21 employees involved in internal game...

NWC completes 2 water line and network projects in Al Bayan District, Riyadh at SR 101+ million
The National Water Company (NWC) announced the completion of two water pipeline and network projects in the Al Bayan district in eastern Riyadh at a cost of over 101 million Saudi riyals. The two projects will supply drinking water to more than...

Saudi Arabia surpasses China, India in renewable energy costs, says energy minister
Saudi Arabia is executing renewable energy projects at costs lower than those in China and India, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced during the International Workshop on Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Exports held in Riyadh...

Saudi Naval Chief, Asif for boosting defence ties
Chief of the Naval Staff-Royal Saudi Naval Forces Vice Admiral Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al Ghuraybi called on Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday. During the meeting, both dignitaries reaffirmed the enduring and close brotherly...

Saudi and Chinese firms team up for Riyadh airport terminals
Saudi Arabia's Modern Building Leaders has partnered with PowerChina and Metallurgical Corporation of China to bid for the first phase of Terminal 6 and the Iconic Terminal at King Salman International airport Register for MEED’s 14-day trial...

Saudi's £1.2 trillion giant futuristic mega-city in the desert faces major setback
A costly project in Saudi Arabia is being reevaluated after the £1.2 trillion plan may not now even be possible. The Line is a futuristic desert living space which could revolutionise the way people live. It was meant to transform the sands into a...