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Portugal's Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi
Punch
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July 29, 2025
Portuguese forward Joao Felix has signed a two-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, where he will join Cristiano Ronaldo, the club announced Tuesday. Felix, now 25, made a blockbuster move from Benfica to Atletico Madrid in 2019, but has since...
Saudi Arabia extends exit deadline for visit visa holders by 30 days
Saudi Gazette
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July 28, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports announced the extension of the grace period for the final departure of visit visa holders across all categories and designations. The new 30-day window will begin on the 1st of...
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Washington Times Herald - Indiana
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Amusement park ride in Saudi Arabia collapses and injures more than 20 people RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — State media outlets in Saudi Arabia say that the collapse of an amusement park ride has left more than 20 people injured, and has prompted...
NEOM Port halves transit time with new trade corridor linking Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq
Zawya
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The Port of NEOM conducted a successful pilot trial of a new strategic intra-regional corridor linking key trading hubs in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Iraq, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Implemented by the Port of NEOM and the Logistics Private...
Lionel Messi given stark warning over shock Saudi move
Sporting News
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July 29, 2025
Lionel Messi's current contract with Inter Miami is set to expire at the end of December this year. While his deal includes a 12-month extension option, it is yet to be triggered by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner. The Argentine icon has also...
Filip Hrgovic’s Disregard for David Adeleye: “Nothing Impresses Me” – Heavyweight Clash Preview
Boxing News 24/7
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August 1, 2025
Filip Hrgovic says there’s “nothing about David Adeleye that impresses” him going into their 10-round heavyweight fight on DAZN PPV on August 16th in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The highly ranked #2 WBO contender Hrgovic (18-1, 14 KOs) says he was given...
‘A Lot of Hits’—Lionel Messi Sent Transfer Warning by Saudi Pro League Star
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 29, 2025
Al Ahli forward Riyad Mahrez warned that Lionel Messi would be subjected to some rough treatment from Saudi Pro League defenders should he move to the Kingdom, a speculative transfer which has been fueled in recent days. Messi’s future in Miami...
ACWA Power, Ethosenergy Launch On-Site Rotor Life Extension For GE Turbines In Saudi Arabia
MENAFN
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July 29, 2025
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 29. NOMAC Maintenance Energy Services (NMES), the field service arm of Saudi-based ACWA Power, and global turbine engineering firm EthosEnergy have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to...
OmniOps launches Bunyan, Saudi Arabia’s first sovereign inference-as-a-service platform
Wamda
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July 29, 2025
Press release: OmniOps, Saudi Arabia's leading AI Infrastructure Technology provider, today announced the official launch of Bunyan بنيان, the Kingdom's first sovereign Inference as a Service platform, following a strategic meeting with H.E. Eng....
Qatar tip off friendly tournament with victory over Saudi Arabia
The Peninsula
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July 29, 2025
Qatar's Brandon Datrill Goodwin (centre) scores a field goal. Doha: The Qatar national basketball team kicked off its participation in the 2025 International Friendly Tournament, organised by the Qatar Basketball Federation, with a hard-fought...
Orlando Pirates reach agreement to sell Rele Mofokeng to Saudi club
IOL
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Orlando Pirates and Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq have reportedly reached an agreement over the sale of starlet Relebohile Mofokeng. According to KickOff, the deal for Mofokeng to move to the Middle Eastern club is close to being finalised...
Conjoined twins leave Jamaica for life-changing surgery in Saudi Arabia
Caribbean National Weekly
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July 29, 2025
Conjoined twins Azaria and Azora departed Jamaica on Sunday for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where they are scheduled to undergo a life-changing separation surgery. - Advertisement - The 20-month-old toddlers, accompanied by their mother Iesha...
Govt okays deal with Saudi firm to import urea under G2G arrangement
Bangladesh Post
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The government on Tuesday approved a proposal in principle for signing agreement between Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) and SABIC Agri-nutrients Company, Saudi Arabia for importing urea fertiliser under G2G arrangement the...
Saudi to provide Tk 244 cr for iconic mosque construction
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Saudi to provide Tk 244 cr for iconic mosque construction Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr Abdullah Jafar H bin Abiyyah today paid a courtesy call on Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossain at Secretariat. Photo: PID DHAKA,...
Saudi forces arrest pilgrim for raising Palestinian flag in Mecca
Middle East Eye
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July 27, 2025
Saudi security forces arrested an Egyptian pilgrim at the Grand Mosque in Mecca after he raised the Palestinian flag beside the Kaaba and called for an end to Gaza’s siege and starvation. The actions by the Saudi authorities has triggered...
WeRide’s Robotaxi secures autonomous driving permit in Saudi Arabia
Gulf Business
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July 29, 2025
Image: Supplied WeRide‘s Robotaxi was granted Saudi Arabia’s first Robotaxi autonomous driving permit, making it the world’s only technology company with products holding autonomous driving permits in six countries: Saudi Arabia, China, the UAE,...
Saudi Arabia and Syria sign energy cooperation agreement in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette
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July 27, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met with Syria’s Minister of Energy Eng. Mohammad Al-Bashir in Riyadh on Sunday to explore opportunities for bilateral cooperation across various energy...
Saudi Games 2025 postponed to prioritize athlete readiness for major events
Saudi Gazette
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July 27, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Supreme Organizing Committee of the Saudi Games has announced that the fourth edition of the event, originally scheduled for 2025, will not take place this year, with new dates to be determined and announced at a...
Saudi Arabia’s Economy Minister Steps Up Global Engagement
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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July 27, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Al-Ibrahim, is intensifying the Kingdom’s international engagement through a series of high-level meetings aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and boosting economic cooperation with...
Saudi medical team begins complex surgery to separate syrian conjoined twins
Associated Press of Pakistan
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July 27, 2025
- Advertisement - - Advertisement - - Advertisement - By Rehan Khan RIYADH, July 27 (APP): Saudi Arabia, in a remarkable act of medical diplomacy and humanitarian outreach, has commenced a delicate and life-saving surgery to separate Syrian...