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Saudi source to Kan News: Al-Sharaa should be allowed to govern Syria
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with US Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barrack at the Presidential Palace in Damascus, Syria, July 9, 2025. (Photo: Syrian Arab News Agency, Reuters) A member of the Saudi royal family told Kan News that in...

Saudi Real Estate Development Sector Expands as Al Majdiah Prepares for IPO
Saudi Arabia’s booming real estate development sector continues to cement its role as a cornerstone of the national economy, driven by Vision 2030 reforms and rising housing demand. In a move highlighting the sector’s growth, Al Majdiah Real...
Portugal's Joao Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi
Riyadh: 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...
Portugal Star Cristiano Ronaldo’s Teammate Joao Felix Joins Saudi Club Al Nassr
Portuguese forward Joao Felix has joined Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr, completing a transfer from Chelsea. The 25-year-old has signed a two-year contract, the club confirmed on Tuesday. “I’m here to spread joy. Let’s win...
Felix joins Ronaldo at Saudi Pro League Al Nassr
Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Portugal international Joao Felix from Chelsea. The deal for the 25-year-old attacking midfielder is reportedly worth up to €50 million, including performance-related bonuses....

Sports2 minutes ago Transfer Updates: João Félix Reunites With Ronaldo, Rodrygo For Sale, Arsenal Eye Eze, Others João Félix has completed a transfer move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in a deal worth €52 million. João Félix’s deal will keep him at..…
João Félix has completed a transfer move to Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr in a deal worth €52 million. João Félix’s deal will keep him at Al Nassr until 2028. Note that the 26-year-old forward leaves Chelsea after a series of mixed spells across top...

France, Saudi Lead Drive for Palestinian Statehood
France and Saudi Arabia will spearhead a renewed international effort to revive the long-stalled two-state solution for Israel and Palestine at a major United Nations conference which began on Monday in New York. Scheduled to run from July 28–30,...
João Félix se va a Arabia Saudí y será compañero de Cristiano Ronaldo en Al Nassr
João Félix elevó a 260 millones de dólares el costo de su fichaje cuando el martes completó su más reciente traspaso, esta vez al club saudí Al Nassr. El delantero portugués se une al equipo donde milita su compatriota Cristiano Ronaldo. Llega...

US skips UN two-state solution event, but hosts France and Saudi say they align with Trump
(JNS) Monday’s United Nations conference on the subject of a two-state solution offers “a rare and indispensable opportunity” that “can and must serve as a decisive turning point,” António Guterres, the UN secretary-general, said at the opening of...

Saudi Arabia to teach AI in schools from 2025, aiming for a future-ready workforce
Saudi Arabia to introduce AI curriculum in schools from 2025 onwards/Representative Image TL;DR:Saudi Arabia will introduce a comprehensive AI curriculum across all public schools starting in the 2025–2026 academic year. Earlier pilot...

Saudi’s Al-Hilal Offering Isak £600,000 Per Week to Leave Newcastle
Al-Hilal is prepared to offer Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak a staggering £600,000-per-week tax-free contract to join them this summer. Isak has submitted a transfer request to the Magpies and is not part of their pre-season tour in Asia....

Six Saudi Relief Trucks from KSrelief Enter Gaza Strip with Food Aid
Six new Saudi relief trucks carrying essential food baskets crossed the Karem Abu Salem border crossing on Tuesday. This humanitarian consignment, provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), is destined for the Gaza...

Felix joins Ronaldo at Al Nassr in Saudi
Agence France-Presse . Riyadh 29 July, 2025, 19:08 Joao Felix | X photo. 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...

What is Leqembi? The first Alzheimer’s treatment approved today in Saudi Arabia
Leqembi targets beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, aiming to slow Alzheimer’s progression in patients with mild cognitive impairment The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced today the official approval of Leqembi, the first Alzheimer’s...

Geopolitics In Sport Strategic Intelligence Report 2025 Global Sports Landscape Shifts As U.S. Tariffs Threaten Sponsorships, Major Events Approach, And Saudi Arabia Invests $6B To Dominate Market
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) "Geopolitics in Sport: A Comprehensive Analysis" explores the impact of geopolitics on sports, delving into key events and trends from WWII to recent conflicts like Russia-Ukraine. It examines US tariffs and their...
Citizen Martyred, six injured in Sa’ada’s Al-Dhaher, Haydan Districts due to torture by Saudi Army
Citizen Martyred, six injured in Sa’ada’s Al-Dhaher, Haydan Districts due to torture by Saudi Army [Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:32:50 +0300] Sa’ada - Saba: The Saudi enemy army committed a crime against seven citizens from the Al-Daher and Haydan...
Saudi Arabia To Host World’s Largest Comedy Festival In Riyadh
Saudi Arabia is gearing up to host the world’s largest comedy festival as part of its rapidly expanding entertainment portfolio, with some of the biggest names in global stand-up comedy set to take the stage in Riyadh this autumn. In a statement...
Mideast Stocks: Earnings drag Saudi, Abu Dhabi down, while lifting Dubai amid cautious trade outlook
Saudi Arabia and Abu Dhabi edged lower on Tuesday on lacklustre second-quarter results, while Dubai advanced, bucking major Gulf peers, supported by strong corporate performance and optimism around future positive earnings announcements. Saudi...

Saudi Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah Boosts Cultural and Artistic Scene in the Kingdom
The Saudi Arabian Society for Culture and Arts in Jeddah continues to play a vital role in the national cultural landscape through a dynamic array of specialized programs and creative initiatives. These efforts are dedicated to promoting artistic...
Saudi Arabia Braces For Days Of Heavy Rain And Dust Storms In South
Saudi Arabia is bracing for several days of heavy rainfall and dust storms across its southern regions starting Sunday, according to the National Center for Meteorology. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Hussein Al Qahtani, the centre’s...