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  • Tillerson Engages in Shuttle Diplomacy to Mend GCC Fences
     

    After failing to reach a breakthrough with the Saudi-led group of four countries that have cut ties with Qatar, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has returned to Doha to continue his shuttle diplomacy in hopes of putting an end to the weeks-long rift. The Saudi-led group accuses Qatar of supporting terrorism and has given Doha […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia and Qatar Continue Standoff as Crisis Deepens
     

    The diplomatic standoff between Saudi Arabia and Qatar continued to deepen yesterday as the respective foreign ministers of each nation sparred over the Kingdom’s 13 demands of Qatar. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Tuesday that there would be no negotiations over demands by the kingdom and other Arab states for Qatar. Asked by […]

     
  • VICE Video: ‘Building Saudi Arabia’s First Movie Theatre’
     

    VICE News has posted a video on the burgeoning entertainment industry in Saudi Arabia and the challenges of creating original content in the Kingdom. “There is strong content being created by Saudis in the underground filmmaking scene. The challenges Saudi artists face, instead of lessening the quality of their work, actually add layers, nuance and […]

     
  • Transfer of Tiran and Sanafir Islands Approved by Egypt’s Parliament
     

    Egypt’s parliament has approved the transfer of two key islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia, all but finalizing a deal to restore ownership of the islands to Saudi Arabia after more than half a century. The parliament, after “three days of rowdy and emotional debate” according to the New York Times, approved a […]

     
  • Jadwa Investment Data Shows ‘Mildly Improving Picture’ for Saudi Economy
     

    Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment’s recently released Economic Chartbook for the month of April finds data continues to “show a mildly improving picture,” according to Fahad Alturki, Jadwa’s Chief Economist. “Economic data continues to show a mildly improving picture in April. POS transactions jumped 11.4 percent, year-on-year, and although ATM withdrawals remain negative year-on-year, they showed an […]

     
  • Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Ruler of Saudi Arabia, and King of Twitter
     

    Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is ruler of more than just the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Salman is the world leader whose original Tweets generate the most Retweets, according to the latest “Twiplomacy” study by the communications firm Burson-Marsteller. But unlike President Trump, King Salman publishes sparingly, with only 10 Tweets posted during the study. And […]

     
  • Gulf Spat Following President Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Tests GCC Unity
     

    Tensions continue to run high for a sixth straight day in the GCC between Saudi Arabia and Qatar regarding relations with regional rival Iran, according to reports. Despite a strong show of unity for the recent visit of President Trump to the Kingdom, “[t]ensions in the Gulf were laid open for a sixth day, with […]

     
  • Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Moscow to Meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin
     

    Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin met today in Moscow as the Kingdom and Russia work together on oil production cuts, Reuters reports. Russia and Saudi Arabia played key roles in a successful global deal which saw oil production curtailed by 1.8 million barrels per day as part of […]

     
  • Overview of Saudi Arabia’s Drive Toward Privatization
     

    Saudi Arabia’s push toward privatization is a key component of the government’s ambitious Vision 2030 economic and social reform program, and necessary for the Kingdom’s goals of diversifying its economy away from petroleum revenue dependency. The news service Reuters provides a “factbox” list of Saudi Arabia’s sectors that are making progress toward privatization, and encouraging […]

     
  • Ahead of Trump’s Visit, White House Official Tells Reuters $100b in Arms Deals Planned
     

    The United States is close to completing a series of arms deals with Saudi Arabia totaling more than $100 billion, a senior White House official told Reuters on Friday, a week ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned visit to Riyadh. The arms deals could reach up to $300 billion over 10 years to help Saudi […]

     

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    Israel says the raids across the northern West Bank — which have killed a total of 16 people, nearly all militants, since late Tuesday — are aimed at preventing attacks. The Palestinians see them as a widening of the war in Gaza and an effort to perpetuate Israel’s decades-long military rule over the territory.

  • How to reach Saudi Arabia’s Gen Z, a generation on the ascent

    The Saudi economy is increasingly powered by consumer spending. The country’s GDP per capita, at approximately $70,000, is already above that of many Western countries, such as Germany, Australia and the U.K. And retail sales in the country are projected to be on a steady upward trajectory for the next few years. Willing to spend and optimistic about their prospects, young Saudis are up to twice as likely to opt for higher-priced brands and retailers compared to their peers in advanced economies, according to a recent McKinsey report.

  • Israel, Hamas set three-day pauses in fighting for Gaza polio shots, WHO says

    Israel's military and Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to three separate, zoned three-day pauses in fighting in Gaza to allow for the first round of vaccination of 640,000 children against polio, a senior WHO official said on Thursday. The vaccination campaign is due to start on Sunday, with the pauses scheduled to take place between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. (0300-1200 GMT), said Rik Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization's senior official for the Palestinian territories.

  • Saudi Environment Ministry launches aquaponics investment opportunity in Jubail

    The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has offered a new opportunity for investors to establish a fish farm using aquaponics technology through the Furas Platform, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Through the project, the ministry aims to produce fish and plants in a total area of 40,000 sq. meters in Jubail Governorate.

  • Saudi Arabia draws the line: No political agendas at hajj

    Saudi Arabia announced a ban on "misuse of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj for political or sectarian purposes," stressing that no one will be allowed entry to the country for "acts that disturb public security and law and order." According to draft regulations released by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, pilgrims are forbidden from bringing any prohibited items, such as pictures, books, flags, slogans, political publications, or other banned materials, into Saudi Arabia, according to the Saudi Gazette.

  • Have Saudis Fallen Out of Love with Top American QSR Chains?

    According to Mingora’s Food Panel 2024 data of top 30 KSA QSRs, Saudi brands outnumber American by 15 to 13. Outside of the top 30, local brands dominate the SAR 66.6bn (USD 17.7bn) Saudi fast-food market. Back in 2004, only 5 or 6 Saudi chains would show up in top 30. Large Saudi chains such as Maestro Pizza, Burgerizzr, Shawarmer and Sultan Delight Burger either didn’t even exit at that time or had barely a few stores.

  • Saudi Announces Hajj 2025 Guidelines Including Updated Vaccine Requirements

    As per recent advisories, only those in good health and physically fit will be allowed to go on the pilgrimage. People with serious medical issues, such as kidney, heart, lung, or liver diseases, cancer, dementia, or infectious diseases like tuberculosis, won’t be able to travel.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Hades Financial readies $750m for India investment

    The Riyadh-based group, which manages assets worth $6.1 billion, will deploy the new funds over the next three years. About $400 million from the new allocation will flow into homegrown companies, mostly those ripe for a public flotation within three years, said Mohammed Abrar Asif, co-chief executive officer at Hades, in a recent interview with Nikkei Asia.

  • Here are all the athletes representing Saudi Arabia at Paralympics Games Paris 2024

    When Saudi Arabia said it was going for global domination, it wasn’t just talking about expanding its regional developments. The Kingdom also had its eyes set on shining on the international stage, particularly in sports where Saudi athletes are stepping into the limelight. With the Paralympics Games Paris 2024 in full swing, Saudi Arabia’s talented athletes are ready to compete and make history.

  • Saudi Masters Snooker Championship to Start Tomorrow in Riyadh

    The first edition of the Saudi Masters Snooker Championship begins tomorrow in Riyadh. Organized by the Saudi Billiards and Snooker Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, the tournament will take place at the Green Halls Sports Complex and continue until September 7. It will feature 144 players from around the world. The championship boasts the participation of global stars, led by seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and the world's top-ranked player, Judd Trump.