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Saudi Arabia leads in Russian fuel oil imports in June 2025 despite looming Trump tariff threats
In June 2025, Saudi Arabia emerged as the top buyer of Russian seaborne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO), overtaking India and Turkey, whose imports plunged by 49% and 33%, respectively. This spike is linked to soaring domestic electricity demand...

KACST Manufactures 25 Advanced Electronic Chips by Saudi Talents
Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) announced on Thursday its successful design and fabrication of 25 advanced electronic chips, developed by Saudi talents in its cleanroom laboratories for purposes of training,...

Wipro Wins Multi-Year“Smart Grid” Deal From Saudi Electric Company
(MENAFN- AETOSWire) (BUSINESS WIRE )--Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading AI-powered technology services and consulting company, today announced a multi-year strategic contract from Saudi Electric Company – National Grid...

US asked Riyadh to send THAAD to Israel during Iran conflict
Israel was running low on Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) interceptors as Iranian ballistic missiles slammed into Israeli cities in June, according to a report by the Middle East Eye. The US asked Saudi Arabia to turn over interceptors...

Latest transfer news: Strand Larsen to replace Isak at Newcastle? Saudi interest in Antony
July 26th ©IMAGO The summer transfer window is officially open with clubs now able to add new signings to their squad. The biggest clubs in European football and clubs across the continent are already making plans for next season. Teams are...

Sky Sports: 'Magic' Man Utd Star Keen to Join Saudi Club, Exit on Cards
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your GiveMeSport account Manchester United winger Antony is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia this summer and would be open to the move, according to Sky Sports News. The Brazil international is surplus to...

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Islamic Countries Condemn Israeli Knesset's Declaration on West Bank Sovereignty
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Nigeria, Palestine, Qatar, Turkiye, the United Arab Emirates, the Arab League, and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of a declaration...

Saudi Arabia invests heavily in Syria
By Alimat Aliyeva The Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum officially opened in Damascus on Thursday, July 24, with expectations that billions of dollars in contracts will be signed throughout the event, Azernews reports. A high-ranking Saudi delegation,...

Normalization with Israel? The Saudi crown prince has much bigger plans
It's 2006. Al Faisaliah Tower, an imposing skyscraper in the vibrant business district of the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh. Karen Elliott House, a senior journalist at The Wall Street Journal who would later serve as its foreign editor and...

Saudi Arabia Wine Market Forecast Report 2025-2033 Non-Alcoholic Wine Gains Popularity Among Expats As Saudi Arabia Opens First Wine Shop In Decades
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Saudi Arabia wine market is poised to grow from US$ 4.60 billion in 2024 to US$ 7.90 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 6.20% from 2025 to 2033. This surge is fueled by a rise in non-alcoholic wine substitutes,...
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Two Saudi clubs in the running for 'unsettled' Man United attacker
Two of the leading clubs in Saudi Arabia are said to be interested in signing Manchester United attacker Antony during this summer's transfer window. Two of the leading clubs in Saudi Arabia are believed to be interested in signing Manchester...
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Luke Shaw open to Man United exit amid 'serious' Saudi Arabia interest
Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is reportedly willing to listen to exit proposals amid interest from the Saudi Pro League. Manchester United defender Luke Shaw is reportedly prepared to consider an Old Trafford exit amid links with a move to...
Scorching Heat in Bahrain, Rains in UAE and Storm Alerts in Saudi Arabia:
TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com As summer tightens its grip across the Gulf, residents in Bahrain are facing extreme heat combined with high humidity. On Saturday, the temperature soared to a sweltering 44°C, with humidity levels...

Saudi Falcons Club Transforms Riyadh Into Global Falconry Hub
(MENAFN- Asdaf News) Riyadh – Asdaf News: The International Falcon Breeders Auction has become the premier annual gathering in the falconry world, drawing breeders and falconers from across Saudi Arabia and around the globe. This flagship event...

Saudi Arabia Delegation Lands in Syria to Seal Major Deals
(MENAFN) A senior Saudi delegation, headed by Investment Minister Khalid bin Abdulaziz Al-Falih, arrived in Damascus on Wednesday to inaugurate the Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum, marking a pivotal move toward revitalizing and expanding economic...

LIV veteran drops big statement on golf while comparing experience on The Open and Saudi tour
Veteran golfer Lee Westwood recently shared his opinion on the contrasting experience of playing at the Open Championship and LIV Golf. The English golfer is currently teeing up at the LIV UK event taking place at the JCB Golf and Country Club in...
Saudi-Syrian forum targets $6B deals
2025-07-24T14:32:51+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Damascus On Thursday, Syria and Saudi Arabia launched a joint investment forum in Damascus, aiming to finalize 44 agreements and memoranda of understanding worth up to $6...

Saudi Arabia privatises three local soccer clubs through public offering
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday the privatisation of three soccer clubs, Al-Ansar, Al-Kholood, and Al-Zulfi, through a public offering, the sports ministry said. Ownership of these three clubs has been transferred to investment entities, it...

Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 24, 2025
KARACHI, July 24, 2025, 3:40 PM PST – The Saudi Riyal (SAR) reached Rs76.00 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, from Rs75.95 on July 23, currency traders reported. The selling rate adjusted to Rs76.55. SAR to PKR- Daily...

Seven Pakistani Umrah pilgrims dead in Saudi Arabia road accident
BUNER: A horrific traffic accident in Saudi Arabia claimed lives of seven Pakistani Umrah pilgrims of a single family in Buner, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported. As per details, the victims including four children, who lost their lives in the...