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  • Will Formula One Racing Come to Saudi Arabia?
     

    Saudi Arabia and Formula One are discussing the possibility of holding a race in the country, “and team bosses have been asked for an opinion,” sources told Reuters on Tuesday. “The Times newspaper reported that Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any […]

     
  • Saudia’s Flyadeal Cancels $6b Boeing Deal, Opts for Airbus’ A320neo
     

    Saudi airline Flyadeal has canceled an order for up to $6 billion worth of Boeing 737 Max planes, instead opting to purchase from Boeing’s top European competitor, Airbus SE, according to reports. Flyadeal had committed to purchasing up to 50 planes from Boeing, but after the global grounding of the company’s 737 Max 8 planes […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia Raises €3b in first bond denominated in European currency
     

    Saudi Arabia has raised 3 billion euros from over 14.5 billion worth of orders for its first bond denominated in European currency, according to reports. With this deal, the Saudis have sold over $60 billion in international bonds since their debut as a global borrower in late 2016, making the kingdom one of the biggest […]

     
  • Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen Announces Capture of Islamic State Leader in Yemen
     

    Saudi special forces, with assistance from the United States, have captured the leader of the Yemeni branch of the Islamic State militant group, according to the Saudi-led military coalition fighting in Yemen and reported in Reuters. The leader, Abu Osama al-Muhajer, as well as other members of the organization including its chief financial officer, were […]

     
  • U.S. Special Representative for Iran, Saudi Arabian Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Meet in Jeddah
     

    U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook met with Saudi Arabian Deputy Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman in Jeddah on Friday, the minister said in a tweet. Hook and Prince Khalid discussed recent attacks in the region. “Pleased to meet with United States Special Representative for Iran Mr. Brian Hook to explore the latest efforts to […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia’s Saudia Airlines Spends Big at Paris Airshow
     

    Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia announced at the Paris Airshow that it is expanding its existing order of Airbus A320neo family of plans from the current number of 35 “to as many as 100, including 35 options,” according to reports. The airline disclosed three years ago that it was taking 35 A320neo-family jets, including A321neos. The “neo” at the […]

     
  • U.S. Senators Preparing Legislation Seeking to Block Trump’s Plan to Sell $8b in Weapons to Saudi Arabia, UAE and Jordan
     

    Members from both parties in Congress are preparing legislation seeking to block President Trump’s plan for $8.1 billion in weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan, according to reports. Last month, The Trump administration declared an emergency to bypass Congress and expedite billions of dollars in arms sales to several countries, citing the need to deter what it […]

     
  • Leaders Arrive in Saudi Arabia for Two Summits as Tensions Run High Over Iran
     

    Saudi Arabia began hosting Arab leaders for two emergency summits starting today after attacks this month on oil assets has heightened tensions with Iran, according to reports. Riyadh hopes the meetings will deliver a strong message to Iran that regional powers will defend their interests against any threat after this months attacks, Reuters reports. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of […]

     
  • Economy Update: Prices cool down after a year of reforms
     

    The latest official government figures on inflation for Saudi Arabia show a decline in prices after a year of reforms, according a recently released report by Jadwa Investment. Over the last year, Saudi Arabia has introduced a number of reform measures, including the introduction of a VAT, utility price reform, and other changes. The latest General […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia’s SALIC invests in crop analytics firm Hummingbird Technologies
     

    The Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) announced it was leading a £7m ($8.8m) funding round of investments into artificial intelligence startup Hummingbird Technologies, according to the company. Hummingbird, which was set up in 2016, uses drone and artificial intelligence to provide advanced crop analytics to farmers. Hummingbird, using imagery and data analytics from satellite, drone, plane […]

     

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  • Saudi Arabia strengthens cooperation with Japanese gaming and entertainment companies

    The economic newspaper Nikkei Asia reported that the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund plans to transfer all of its gaming-related shares to its subsidiary Savvy Games Group. The move underscores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to nurturing and developing the gaming industry in the region. By partnering with Japanese companies known for their expertise and innovation in the gaming sector, Saudi Arabia aims to build a strong ecosystem that fosters creativity and technological advancement.

  • UK suspends 30 of its 350 arms export licences to Israel

    Britain will immediately suspend 30 of its 350 arms export licences with Israel because there was a risk such equipment might be used to commit serious violations of international humanitarian law, foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday. Lammy said the decision to suspend the licences did not amount to a blanket ban or an arms embargo, but only involved those that could be used in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Palestinian enclave of Gaza.

  • Oman announces major changes to foreign investment rules

    The move offers opportunities for SMEs owned by Omanis to contest most business sectors, the decision lays emphasis on ensuring that the projects and activities related to the national identity and Omani heritage shall not be compromised.

  • IEA to convene major international energy security summit in London, hosted by UK government

    The IEA will convene an International Summit on the Future of Energy Security in the second quarter of 2025, hosted by the UK government in London, to assess the existing and future risks facing the global energy system and to prioritise the solutions and opportunities available for addressing them.

  • Oil prices fall as weak demand overshadows Libya blockade

    Brent oil prices slid in Asian trade on Tuesday as concern about a sluggish economy in China bringing down demand outweighed the impact of a blockade of oil production facilities in Libya. Brent crude futures were down 37 cents, or 0.48%, to $77.15 a barrel by 0156 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude , which did not have a Monday settlement because of the U.S. Labour Day holiday, was 28 cents up from its Friday close of $73.55.

  • US military says Yemen’s Houthis attacked two crude oil tankers in Red Sea

    Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two crude oil tankers - the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I - in the Red Sea on Monday, the U.S. military said, calling the assaults "reckless acts of terrorism". The Houthis late on Monday claimed responsibility for targeting the Blue Lagoon with multiple missiles and drones but did not make any mention of the Saudi tanker. The U.S. Central Command said the Houthis attacked the two tankers with two ballistic missiles and a one-way attack uncrewed aerial system, hitting both vessels.

  • Stars gear up for Saudi Arabia Masters – all you need to know

    The inaugural event which has been given the unofficial title of being the sport’s ‘fourth major’ by organisers, is the biggest ever staged outside the UK in the sport’s history, with a £2.3m prize fund and £500,000 winner’s cheque available - equal to the amount on offer at the Crucible in Sheffield.

  • International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition to Welcome Visitors in October

    The Saudi Falcons Club will organize the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition from October 3 to 12 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, an event expected to draw over 400 exhibitors from 45 countries. This year's exhibition will be held on an impressive 60,000 square meters; it is designed to cater to visitors of all ages.

  • Saudi Fund for Development Celebrates 50 Years of Global Impact with Over $20 Billion in Development Contributions

    The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) celebrated its 50th anniversary in Riyadh today, under the theme "50 Years of Global Impact." The event brought together key development partners to reflect on the SFD’s significant contributions to sustainable development worldwide. Over the past five decades, the SFD has allocated over $20 billion, financing more than 800 development projects and programs in vital sectors, including social infrastructure (education, healthcare, water and sewage, and housing and urban development), communication and transportation (roads, railways, airports and seaports), energy, agriculture, mining and industry, and others.

  • King Salman reconstitutes Shoura Council and Council of Senior Scholars

    Saudi Arabia's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh has been reappointed chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars while Sheikh Abdullah Al-Sheikh was reinstated as speaker of the Shoura Council, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Mishaal Al-Salami was re-named deputy speaker of Shoura Council while Dr. Hanan Al-Ahmadi was re-appointed assistant speaker. The 150-member Shoura Council has been reconstituted for a period of four years effective from Friday, Rabi Al-Awwal 3, 1446, corresponding to Sept. 6, 2024.