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  • Saudi Arabia ranks 1st among G20 countries in workforce growth rate

    Saudi Arabia achieved the highest growth rates in both male and female workforce participation among all G20 countries between 2016 and 2021, according to data from the Kingdom’s National Labor Observatory. The statistics reveal a 1.7 percent growth rate for male workers in Saudi Arabia, surpassing Australia’s 1.5 percent and exceeding the rates of other G20 nations. Female workforce growth was even more notable, with a rate of 5.5 percent in Saudi Arabia compared to 2.1 percent in Australia and lower figures in the rest of the G20.

  • Discover Saudi’s newest World Heritage Site

    Set in a strategic point of the ancient trade routes that used to crisscross the Heart of Arabia and abruptly abandoned around the 5th century CE, the site of Al-Faw – which includes the vestige of the city of Qaryat al-Faw – is full of mysteries waiting to be uncovered.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Domestic Tourism is Surging with Solo Travelers Leading the Charge

    Domestic travel in Saudi Arabia has seen a significant rise, according to recent data from Wego. Wego’s report highlights a notable 20.31 percent increase in domestic flight bookings during Eid Al-Fitr this year compared to the same period last year. The travel app and online marketplace, catering to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, recorded over three million searches specifically for Riyadh. Additionally, there was a 19.63 percent increase in domestic travel bookings during Eid Al-Fitr compared to the previous month.

  • The Country with the Highest Indian Population in the World

    India has the highest population in the world, which currently stands at around 1.43 billion, followed by China at 1.41 billion. Considering the Indian population, it is no surprise that it is the leading country with the highest rates of emigration. According to the UN, the total number of emigrants from India was around 78.26 million between 1990 and 2020. According to India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the total number of overseas Indians in the world is approximately 35.42 million, as of May 2024. This number includes a total of 15.85 million non-resident Indians and nearly 19.57 million people are of Indian origin.

  • Top U.S. general in the Middle East as U.S. and Israel prepare for possible Iran attack

    The U.S. general in charge of American forces in the Middle East arrived in the region on Saturday as preparations continue for a possible attack against Israel from Iran in retaliation for the assassinations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, two U.S. officials said.

  • Calls for foreigners to leave Lebanon as war fears grow

    Several countries have urged their nationals to leave Lebanon, as fears grow of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran has vowed “severe” retaliation against Israel, which it blames for the death of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran on Wednesday. Israel has not commented. His assassination came hours after Israel killed Hezbollah senior commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut. Western officials fear that Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia and political movement based in Lebanon, could play a key role in any such retaliation, which in turn could spark a serious Israeli response.

  • Blinken told G7 Iran and Hezbollah could attack Israel in next 24 hours

    Secretary of State Tony Blinken told his counterparts from the G7 countries on Sunday that an attack by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel could start as early as Monday, three sources briefed on the call tell Axios.

  • A Battle Over a Farm, a Mosque and the Moral High Ground

    In 2006, a developer planning a gated community in the area offered to buy the land. The elder Robinson was beat up from the hard labor, and his sons were not far behind. “So why not move on to the next chapter?” Brad Robinson recalled thinking.

  • Saudi Arabia Unveils Plans for 11 New Stadiums in 2034 World Cup Bid

    Saudi Arabia is set to make a significant impact on the global sports stage with its bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The bid includes plans for 11 new stadiums, highlighting the country’s commitment to modernising its infrastructure and enhancing its international profile. The announcement, made in Paris, showcases the kingdom’s intent to build new stadiums across five key cities: Riyadh, Jeddah, Khobar, Abha, and Neom’s futuristic city, The Line.

  • Saudi Arabia raises Sept light crude prices for Asia less than expected

    Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia raised the price for the flagship Arab light crude it sells to Asia in September for the first time in three months, while cutting prices to the other regions. The official selling price for Arab Light crude to Asia rose by 20 cents to $2 a barrel above the Oman/Dubai average in September, Saudi Aramco said in a statement on Sunday. The price was a two-month high, but the hike was less than the market had expected.