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  • Temporary ban on Brazilian poultry imports will not impact Saudi market, says committee

    The National Committee of Poultry Producers at the Federation of Saudi Chambers has downplayed the impact of the temporary ban on importing poultry products from Brazil due to the outbreak of Newcastle disease on the Saudi market. The committee's chairman, Mohammed Al-Shaya, stated that the temporary ban from Brazil would not significantly affect the quantities available in the Saudi market or the prices. This is because the Kingdom relies on local production to meet its market needs for both fresh and frozen poultry.

  • Communication gaps hinder Saudi gigaprojects

    In hindsight, the lack of detail was due to the fact that their masterplans had either not been completed or approved, which meant that specific project elements could not be publicised. For example, the Red Sea project was first announced in mid-2017, but it was not until early 2019 that its masterplan was approved and more details could be revealed.

  • Saudi Coffee: A New Chapter in the History of Arab Coffee

    The country consumes over 80,000 tons of coffee annually, ranking among the top 10 countries worldwide in terms of consumption per capita. The market imports 70,000-90,000 tons of coffee annually, and Saudis spend over 1 billion Rials on coffee annually. By the end of 2021, the kingdom had 400,000 coffee trees in 600 farms, with plans to plant 1.2 million by 2025.

  • Thousands protest as Netanyahu addresses US Congress

    Thousands of people gathered in Washington DC to protest against Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who delivered a speech to the US Congress on Wednesday. He said America and Israel "must stand together" and prompted several standing ovations in the chamber as he gave his address. Mr Netanyahu also criticised the demonstrators gathered outside, who he called "Iran's useful idiots". Dozens of lawmakers refused to attend his speech in protest.

  • U.S. Exports to the Arab World Jump By 12 Percent to $65.3 Billion

    According to data released last month by the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. goods exports to the Arab world jumped 12 percent to $65.3 billion in 2023, marking the first year-on-year increase in U.S. exports to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) since the COVID era in 2021.

  • Saudi provides food aid to Sudan, Yemen

    The Kingdom’s aid agency KSrelief has continued to provide food to vulnerable families in Sudan and Yemen, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday. In the River Nile state of Sudan, 1,200 boxes of food were given to 6,900 individuals affected by the ongoing conflict in the country. In the Al-Mansoura district of Yemen’s Aden governorate, KSrelief handed out 413 boxes of food for 2,891 individuals, as a part of its continuing aid project in the war-torn country.

  • Undiscovered Saudi: The ultimate guide to Yanbu

    Yanbu, also known as Yambu or Yenbo, derives its name from the springs that originate in the city. Located in the Madinah Province, it is in close proximity to the Red Sea and is often overlooked for the nearby Jeddah. Yanbu is one of the two main Red Sea hubs for underwater adventures and boasts a history dating back more than 2,000 years – Lawrence of Arabia’s former home, anyone?

  • Under the Abaya: Uncovering Saudi Women’s Individualities

    Under the Abaya focuses on enabling Saudi women to access high-quality education through an innovative business model. The initiative publishes books that provide a rich insight into the life of women in Saudi Arabia, put together by the women of Saudi Arabia. The profits of these books then go on to fund scholarships, as well as female-led charitable causes, for eager Saudi female learners.

  • Saudi Arabia welcomes deal between Yemeni government, Houthis

    Saudi Arabia on Wednesday welcomed a deal between Yemen’s government and the Iran-backed Houthi militia to halt tit-for-tat banking sanctions. The deal was announced on Tuesday by Hans Grundberg, the United Nations’ envoy to Yemen, in a bid to end the warring parties’ battle for control over the country’s financial institutions.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo tops list of highest paid players in Saudi Arabia [See top 10]

    Portugal forward and captain of Al Nassr Cristiano Ronaldo currently tops the list of the highest paid players in the Saudi Pro League. Following his move to Al Nassr in January 2023 after parting ways with Manchester United, Ronaldo has continued to make headlines not just for his on-field performances but also for his staggering earnings.