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Saudi Minister of Communications Meets with Nvidia, Intel Chiefs to Discuss AI, Cooperation
Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Alswaha continued his series of meetings with top tech officials during his official visit to the United States, holding talks on Thursday with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. They...

Dubai Dress: Weighing over 10 kg, this ₹9.65 crore gold outfit from Saudi Arabia sets Guinness World Record
Saudi Arabia has long been synonymous with luxury and wealth. Now, the country has set a new world record with a ₹9.65 crore dress made from 24 carat gold, redefining opulence on the global fashion map. Labelled as the “Dubai Dress,” this...

Saudi Riyal unchanged against Pak rupee today – 18 October 2025
KARACHI – Saudi Riyal recorded no change against Pakistani rupee in open market on Saturday. The buying rate of Saudi Riyal stood at Rs75.3 However, the selling rate hovered at Rs76. The SAR to PKR exchange rate holds great significance for...

SRK, Salman, Aamir share stage in Riyadh; hint at possible film together
New Delhi, Bollywood’s iconic trio — Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan — made a rare joint appearance at an event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they spoke candidly about their enduring stardom, friendship, and their respective journeys...

Shah Rukh Khan poses with Squid Game star Lee Jung-jae for selfie at Riyadh event; fans call it ‘collab of the century’
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently participated in the Joy Forum in Riyadh, an event that brought together celebrities from across the globe. While SRK’s reunion with Salman Khan and Aamir Khan on stage became one of the main highlights...

Saudi Commerce Ministry Recalls 1,316 Suzuki Motorcycles over Brake Defect
Meta said on Friday it will let parents disable their teens' private chats with AI characters, adding another measure to make its social media platforms safe for minors after fierce criticism over the behavior of its flirty chatbots. Earlier this...

Three Innovators from Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan compete for Stars of Science title
After weeks of intense competition, Stars of Science has announced its top three finalists for Season 17, each driven by a shared mission: using innovation to solve real-world problems. The finalists — Saudi Arabia's Razan Salem Bahabri, Algeria's...

'If I say it in Saudi': Salman dares Shah Rukh to say no one can afford 3 Khans in a film

Optimizing Care for Saudi CKD Patients with Comorbidities
The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) has reached alarming levels worldwide, and this condition is particularly problematic in Saudi Arabia. Recent research conducted by Alodhailah and Almutairi highlights the imperative need for...

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch GO AI Hub to boost digital and AI collaboration
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have jointly launched GO AI Hub Pakistan in Islamabad, marking a key milestone in advancing bilateral cooperation in artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and digital innovation, according to a statement. The...

Saudi finance minister says finalising investments for Syria
Al-Jadaan told reporters it was the duty of the international community to provide support for Syria after decades of isolation [DANIEL HEUER/AFP via Getty Images] Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan on Friday said the international...

EA Acquisition By Saudi PIF Faces Backlash From Game Developers Union
The US$55 billion (~RM231 billion) acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) by the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund (PIF) has, unsurprisingly, stoked many fires underneath the gaming community, even to the point that one of its own studios expressed...

Netanyahu seeking Saudi Arabia, Indonesia deals before elections
Benjamin Netayahu is looking to hold early Knesset elections in 2026, according to reports [Getty] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping to sign normalisation deals with Saudi Arabia and Indonesia before holding early elections for...

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization to 80% in Healthcare Roles
Saudi Arabia has announced a major escalation in Saudization rates for essential healthcare professions within the private sector. This initiative is part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to bolster national employment and fortify local expertise...

Saudi Arabia eyes defence deal with US after signing pact with Pakistan: report
WASHINGTON: Saudi Arabia is discussing a defence deal with the United States which it hopes to seal when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits the White House next month, the Financial Times reported on Friday. A senior Trump administration...

Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan share stage in Riyadh; hint at possible film together
Bollywood’s iconic trio — Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan — made a rare joint appearance at an event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they spoke candidly about their enduring stardom, friendship, and their respective journeys that have...

Why former Man United star rejected Saudi Arabia transfer for Aston Villa
Victor Lindelöf joined Aston Villa on Deadline Day in September(Image: 2025 Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA) The riches of the Middle East has been a temptation for some of the world's best players, most famously Cristiano Ronaldo — but it wasn't enough...

SRK, Salman, Aamir share stage in Riyadh, fans hope for film
New Delhi: Hindi film iconic trio Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan made a rare joint appearance at an event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where they spoke candidly about their enduring stardom, friendship, and their respective journeys that...

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Al-Nassr vs Al-Fateh Saudi Pro League 2025-26 Match? Here’s the Possibility of CR7 Featuring in Starting XI
Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr are preparing to face Al Fateh in their next match in the ongoing Saudi Pro League 2025-26 season. Al-Nassr are the league leaders and have won all four of their games, scoring 14 goals and conceding only one. Under...

Saudi Arabia: No limit on online orders of bottled Zamzam for residents