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Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Abu Dhabi’s ADIA top 2025 SWF brand rankings
Campaign Middle East
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July 28, 2025
For the second year in a row, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been named the most valuable and fastest-growing sovereign wealth fund (SWF) brand, according to the latest data from Brand Finance, a leading global independent brand...
There is no jeopardy in Chelsea's confetti spending when Saudi friends will happily fork out for their misfits, writes IAN HERBERT
Daily Mail
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July 31, 2025
There's nothing quite like some vast Saudi generosity to send you skipping around a potential breach of spending rules and into the transfer market. Chelsea really will be laughing all the way to the bank, having cashed a mighty £43.7million for...
Lewandowski to Saudi transfer talk reappears as clubs ask about Barca striker
Barca Blaugranes
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July 31, 2025
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski is once again being linked with a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League ahead of the start of the new La Liga season. The news comes from Mundo Deportivo and a report that “several Saudi Arabian league clubs...
Saudi expat brings wife in helicopter to fulfill father’s dream
Bangladesh Post
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In a scene reminiscent of a fairytale, a helicopter landed on a village field, and out stepped a groom clad in a red sherwani. Recently, the event took place in Kaya village, under Simanto Union of Jibannagar upazila in Chuadanga. Saudi expatriate...
KACARE completes solar-powered desalination project in Riyadh
Gulf Industry Magazine
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King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), in collaboration with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), has completed the development of an integrated water desalination system using solar thermal energy and forward osmosis technology...
Saudi Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka to host 150 business events
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 125 The Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka will host over 150 business events focusing on investment, sports, sustainability, and development, fostering global partnerships and dialogue among...
Saudi Arabia’s PIF named most valuable and fastest-growing sovereign wealth fund brand in 2025
The Times of India
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PIF achieved a 62.9 Brand Strength Index score with an A+ rating, ranking second among sovereign wealth funds in 2025/ Image: PIF TL;DR PIF tops global SWF rankings with $1.2B brand value and fastest growth. BlackRock leads asset managers,...
Saudi Arabia sees rapid aquaculture growth, aims to triple output by 2030
Undercurrent News
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July 28, 2025
Saudi Arabia's aquaculture sector is emerging as one of the "key pillars of the Kingdom's food security strategy under Vision 2030," with significant seafood production growth recorded in recent years, according to Mohamed Alsahli, general manager...
Saudi Arabia’s New Rule: Expired Visit Visa holders now have 30 days to exit without penalty
The Times of India
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New initiative allows legal exit for visitors with expired visas in Saudi Arabia/ Image: File TL;DR A 30-day grace period is now available for all types of expired visit visas in Saudi Arabia. The grace period starts from Safar 1, 1447 AH (July...
Saudi Arabia steps up for Umrah 2025: Focus on safety, simplicity, and support for pilgrims
The Times of India
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New digital tools, safety measures, and stricter standards mark Saudi Arabia’s people-first approach to Umrah 2025/ Representative Image TL;DR Saudi Arabia has launched new digital and safety tools to improve the Umrah experience in 2025. Major...
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- July 28, 2025
ARY News
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July 28, 2025
KARACHI, July 28, 2025, 4:07 PM PKT – The Saudi Riyal (SAR) held steady at Rs76.03 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in today’s open market, unchanged from July 26 but up from Rs75.95 on July 23, currency traders reported. The selling rate...
'It was just a mistake': Stephen Munyakho recounts fight that led to death sentence in Saudi
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 30, 2025
Stephen Munyakho speaks during an interview on Citizen TV’s JKLive show on July 30, 2025. Stephen Munyakho, the Kenyan man who spent 14 years on death row in Saudi Arabia, has spoken publicly for the first time about the events that led to his...
Saudi Arabia Data Center Market Overview And Company Analysis Report 2025-2033 Featuring Delta Electronics, Cisco Systems, Equinix, Fujitsu, General Electric, Hitachi, Schneider Electric, And Siemens
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Saudi Arabia Data Center Market is poised for substantial growth, projected to soar from $2.75 billion in 2024 to $6.5 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 10.02% from 2025 to 2033. This surge is driven by expanding...
Saudi ramps up Syrians bets to thwart the spoilers
Semafor
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July 28, 2025
In 2018, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a bold declaration: He envisioned the Middle East as the new Europe — a region of prosperity, innovation, and peace. He called it his personal battle to make that a reality. Almost seven years later,...
Saudi Arabia extends grace period for expired visit visa holders by 30 days
The Economic Times
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July 28, 2025
Saudi Arabia has extended the grace period for individuals holding expired visit visas by an additional 30 days, allowing them to exit the country legally without incurring extra penalties. The announcement was made by the General Directorate of...
Saudi Arabia extends grace period for holders of expired visit visas
The Siasat Daily
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July 28, 2025
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has extended the grace period by an additional 30 days for individuals holding expired visit visas of all types, enabling them to leave the country legally without incurring further penalties. In a...
Saudi: solutions’ profits up to $215.2mln in H1-25; revenues rise 2.5%
Zawya
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Riyadh – Arabian Internet and Communications Services Company (solutions) registered SAR 807 million in net profit during the first half (H1) of 2025, up 0.12% from SAR 806 million in H1-24. Revenues stood at SAR 5.72 billion in H1-25, higher by...
Saudi stc Group Records Highest Six-Month Net Profit
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 28, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s telecom company, stc Group, announced on Sunday its highest-ever six-month revenues, reaching 38.66 billion Saudi riyals ($10.3 billion). Net profit for the six-month period increased by 13.38% compared to the same period last year,...
Saudi: stc posts $1.97bln profits in H1-25; dividends for Q2 announced
Zawya
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Riyadh – Saudi Telecom Company (stc) registered net profits worth SAR 7.47 billion in the first half (H1) of 2025, up 13.38% from SAR 6.59 billion in H1-24. Revenues amounted to SAR 38.66 billion as of 30 June 2025, marking a 2.09% year-on-year...
Saudi Arabia Extends Grace Period By 30 Days For Expired Visit Visa Holders
MENAFN
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July 28, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Saudi Arabia has extended a grace period which it announced in June , to allow holders of expired visit visas -of all types- a window to leave the country legally. According to the Kingdom's General Directorate of...