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  • Oil tumbles on easing fears of wider Middle East war

    Brent and U.S. crude oil futures fell on Tuesday as traders grew less nervous about the potential for a wider war in the Middle East, with Iran yet to act on threats to retaliate on Israel for assassination of a Hamas official in Tehran. Benchmark Brent crude futures settled down $1.61, or 1.96% at $80.69 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude finished down $1.71, or 2.14%, at $78.35 a barrel.

  • Israel Was Less Flexible in Recent Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, Documents Show

    For weeks, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has denied that he is trying to block a cease-fire deal in Gaza by hardening Israel’s negotiating position. Mr. Netanyahu has consistently placed all blame for the deadlocked negotiations on Hamas, even as senior members of the Israeli security establishment accused him of slowing the process himself.

  • New report demonstrates huge potential for digital label growth in Saudi Arabia

    As the MENA region’s graphic arts and packaging industries gear up for the first Gulf Print & Pack exhibition in Saudi Arabia next year, a new report demonstrates the astonishing growth potential of the Saudi digital printing market. The report, compiled by consultancy Astute Analytica, predicts that the Saudi digital print sector will generate revenues of US$ 766.58 million by 2032, up from US$ 351.33 million in 2023 - a CAGR of 9.24 percent during the forecast period 2024-2032.

  • Opinion poll: 66% see reckless driving by bike delivery boys

    At a time when delivery app bikes are spreading randomly on the roads, the Saudi Center for Opinion Polling (SCOP) revealed in its latest survey that 66 percent of the those participated in the survey witnessed reckless driving behavior on the part of delivery representatives. It was also found in the survey that 59 percent of the participants were upset with the way delivery representatives drive their bikes, Al Arabiya.net reported.

  • Attitudes Toward Arabic-English Code Switching in Saudi Society

    This study is designed to explore the attitudes of Saudi students at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University toward code switching between colloquial Arabic and English and toward borrowing from the English language in Saudi society, considering two significant variables: major studied and gender.

  • How this Saudi hospital redefined its global healthcare branding

    Saudi Arabia is making significant strides in artificial intelligence and state-of-the-art healthcare technology, earning recognition on regional and global platforms. This presents a compelling opportunity for Saudi healthcare communicators to embrace branding to extend their innovation and influence across the global industry.

  • Middle East Trillions Force New Concessions From Wall Street

    Sitting atop nearly $4 trillion and acutely aware of their importance to Western capital markets, the Middle East’s biggest state-controlled funds are increasingly asking asset managers what they’ll do in return for an investment. These firms are being urged — and at times required — to have more gatherings in the Gulf, set up local offices and bring more people to live and work in the area.

  • China Energy Engineering signs $972 million solar deal with Saudi partners

    China Energy Engineering (601868.SS), opens new tab signed a 6.98 billion yuan ($972 million) contract to build a solar power plant in Saudi Arabia, a Monday filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, marking the latest in a string of China-Saudi renewable energy deals. The 2 gigawatt (GW) photovoltaic plant will be built by a joint venture between a China Energy Engineering consortium and Saudi partners sovereign fund PIF, ACWA Power (2082.SE), opens new tab, and Saudi Aramco Power Company.

  • Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup Bid: A Global Buzz!

    Saudi Arabia’s bid to host the FIFA World Cup 2034 is sparking unprecedented excitement and national pride. Social media is buzzing with hashtags like #Saudi2034bid and #GrowingTogether as the world watches closely. Under the leadership of His Highness Mohammed bin Salman, this bid is more than a sporting event—it’s a leap towards Vision 2030 and a chance to showcase Saudi Arabia’s rich culture. With Cristiano Ronaldo’s endorsement fueling the buzz, the global anticipation is palpable.

  • Saudi Arabia to continue bearing fees of expatriates working in industrial sector until end of 2025

    The Cabinet decision comes in the wake of the expiry of the five-year waiving of expatriate fee for industrial workers. During 2019, the Saudi government, under a drive for job creation, had imposed fees on expatriate workers to encourage hiring of Saudis. However, the government waived fees on expatriate workers employed in the industrial sector for five years effective from Oct. 1, 2019. That decision was taken as part of the short-term urgent solutions to stimulate industrial investments in order to achieve the goals of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.