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Forest Wonders by Jeddah Season has just opened its doors
Summer is when Jeddah comes to life with its version of the iconic Saudi Seasons, Jeddah Season. The city lights up with gorgeous new zones, activities, and so much more. Welcome to Forest Wonders by Jeddah Season. Perfect to beat the heat, Forest...

Carlo Biado wins World 9 Ball title again, pockets $250,000
Carlo Biado etches his name in the history books of Filipino billiards, being the first Pinoy to win in the World 9 Ball Championships (World Pool) twice after beating Fedor Gorst of the USA, 15-13, in a gripping finale on Saturday, July 26, 2025...
Albanese plans to recognise Palestine but the timing is crucial
Macron, who sees himself as a global statesman, has been trying to breathe life into the dormant two-state solution process and rally other nations to take action. France and Saudi Arabia planned to co-host a high-profile forum on the two-state...

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...

Bahrain invited to prestigious Saudi investment conference
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, yesterday met Saudi Ambassador Naif bin Bandar Al Sudairi at Gudaibiya Palace.HRH Prince Salman received an invitation on behalf of His Majesty King Hamad from...

Saudi real estate firm Dar AlMajed to begin IPO bookbuilding on July 29
Saudi Arabia's Dar AlMajed Real Estate Company (AlMajdiah) will proceed with its IPO on the Tadawul of the kingdom’s stock exchange, with a float representing 30% of its share capital or 90 million shares. The book building process will commence...

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...
Syria to sign 44 agreements worth nearly $6 billion with Saudi Arabia
(Reuters) -Syria will sign 44 agreements with Saudi Arabia estimated to be worth at nearly $6 billion, Syrian Information Minister Hamza al-Moustafa said on Wednesday. He spoke at a press conference as Damascus hosts a Saudi-Syrian investment...

Saudi Arabia’s Rawabi Taps Alvarez & Marsal for Strategic Review
As part of its efforts, Rawabi is renegotiating its borrowings with Banque Saudi Fransi, which include a promissory note of under $100 million, according to the people. Other refinancing talks are being considered, they said, without giving a...
Saudi: Sipchem’s net profits fall 91.5% in H1-25; revenues hit $1.01bln
Riyadh – Sahara International Petrochemical Company (Sipchem) posted 91.38% lower net profits at SAR 26.10 million in the first half (H1) of 2025, versus SAR 303 million in H1-24. The Saudi group generated revenues amounting to SAR 3.87 billion at...

Saudi Interior Minister Meets UK Minister of State for Security, UK Home Secretary in London
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held separate meetings in London with UK Minister of State for Security at the Home Office Dan Jarvis, and UK Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper, the...

Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Moves His Head After 14-Year-Long Coma
This article was originally published by The Epoch Times: Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Moves His Head After 14-Year-Long Coma A Saudi royal who has been in a coma for the past 14 years moved his head for the first time, according to a video. The...

Saudi Arabia promotes a record renewable energy plan
A dual energy strategy: domestic sustainability and global leadership Seven new projects spearheading the energy transition International expansion and investor confidence Ambitious targets for 2030: half of electricity from renewable sources...

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 navy chief calls on Naval Chief Ashraf, vows to strengthen defence ties

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...

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...

Biado's triumph rekindles Philippine billiards legacy
MANILA, Philippines -- Eight years after conquering the World Pool Championship in Qatar, Carlo Biado returned to the global stage with a vengeance – this time in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – reclaiming the crown in dramatic fashion by dethroning last...
Saudi's SFD signs two development loan agreements to support social infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sarajevo: The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) signed Monday two development loan agreements worth $32 million to support social infrastructure in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The loan agreements were co-signed by CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development...

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...