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  • Opinion: Joe Biden will be remembered as a great American president

    Towards the end of the American rebellion, King George III reportedly asked a royal artist who was painting him what George Washington would do if the colonists achieved independence. The artist, a subject from the American colonies, replied that, upon victory, Washington would probably retire to a private situation. His Majesty replied: “If he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world.”

  • King Salman issues royal order to change name of Saudi housing ministry

    Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued an order on Sunday to change the name of the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing to the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Housing Minister Majid Al-Hogail expressed his gratitude to King Salman, and stressed that the name change was a progressive step reflecting the nation’s commitment to fostering an advanced urban environment in alignment with Vision 2030 objectives.

  • Climate-tech startups could help the Middle East adapt to climate change—if they can get funding

    Though states such as Qatar and Kuwait have invested billions to bring in tourists, investment in climate-focused startups has begun lagging in the region. Climate tech investment in the Middle East declined by more than 80% in 2023 to $152 million, compared to about $1 billion in 2022. Sulaiman Amin, managing director of Abu Dhabi-based clean startup accelerator Catalyst, says this is due in part to risk-averse investors who want a more rapid return than many climate ventures can deliver.

  • Netanyahu heads to Washington, says Israel will remain key US ally whoever replaces Biden

    Israel will be the United States' strongest ally in the Middle East regardless of who is elected president in November, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday before flying to Washington, where he was due to address the U.S. Congress. The visit, Netanyahu's first to his most important international ally since returning for a record sixth term as prime minister at the end of 2022, has been overshadowed by President Joe Biden's decision not to seek reelection.

  • Eminem to headline fifth edition of Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST Soundstorm

    Joining Eminem in the lineup will be US rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, British rock legends Muse, Swiss DJ duo Adriatique (Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer), German DJ Boris Brejcha, Italian DJ Marco Carola, British-Canadian DJ Richie Hawtin and many more.

  • Saudi and World Bank officials discuss economic cooperation

    Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal Alibrahim met on Thursday with World Bank Group President Ajay Banga. During the meeting, both sides discussed regional and global economic challenges and explored opportunities to enhance cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the World Bank.

  • Three things to know about Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO site: Alula

    If you’ve visited Petra in Jordan, you’ll be a bit familiar with the history here, which dates back to the 6th century BCE. Set on the Incense Route, the wealth and goods that flowed from India and the Persian Gulf to Europe came right through this oasis. They built a sophisticated civilization. The various historic sites are spread out through the desert, linked by a series of newly paved roads. Arguably the two biggest historic attractions are the Old Town and Hegra.

  • Imagine Monet makes Middle East debut at Jeddah Season

    Imagine Monet, the largest interactive exhibition featuring 200 of the most recognized works by Claude Monet, is featured during the Jeddah Season from 28 June-28 July at the Jeddah Yacht Club.

  • Saudi Arabia Breaks Air Traffic Growth Record

    In the first half of 2024, the Kingdom experienced a 17% increase in passenger numbers, reaching a record-breaking 62 million travelers between January and June 2024. This surpasses pre-pandemic levels, demonstrating a strong recovery in air travel demand.

  • ‘‘Saudi youth are exploring new avenues of self-expression”

    In the heart of Saudi Arabia’s cultural transformation, audio serves as the soundtrack to change, weaving itself seamlessly into the fabric of everyday life. Whether through podcasts, audiobooks, or music streaming platforms, people consume audio seamlessly, integrating it into various aspects of their daily routines, from morning commutes to evening wind-downs. This is amplified now more than ever due to the abundant presence of smartphones, which provide instant access to unlimited audio content anytime, anywhere.