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  • Saudi’s MbS will not attend Russia’s BRICS summit

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not expected to attend a Russian-hosted BRICS summit later this month, according to the Kremlin, which said the world's biggest oil exporter would be represented by the kingdom's foreign minister. The BRICS group originally consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and has expanded to include Ethiopia, Iran, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates and others. Two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters in January that Riyadh was still considering the invitation to join BRICS.

  • Saudi Arabia Deploys Tornado Fighter Jets for Exercise in Pakistan

    The Royal Saudi Air Force has deployed six Panavia Tornado fighter jets for the Indus Shield 2024 air exercise in Pakistan, where Turkey and Egypt also showcased their military capabilities and explored opportunities for enhanced cooperation. The drill allowed each nation to discuss and exchange best practices on the latest technologies, strategies, and operations. In addition to Riyad’s Panavia Tornados, the Turkish Air Force contributed with F-16s, the Egyptian Air Force sent Mirage 2000s, and Pakistan deployed J-10C fighter jets.

  • A former Colorado staffer’s rogue NIL trip to Saudi Arabia: Wild tale or sign of desperate times?

    Reilly said he did not tell Sanders of his plans to visit the Middle East after the conclusion of the 2023 season, but said he informed members of Sanders’ personal staff of his intentions. He also had made it clear to tourism officials in the Middle East that he could never himself strike a deal, but his goal was to serve as an introductory middleman between Colorado’s collective and potential partners.

  • Saudi Arabia aims to establish itself as a global film production hub

    Producers, artists, specialists, and filmmakers from the kingdom and abroad are participating in the four-day Saudi Film Confex. The opening day showcased an impressive attendance of specialized filmmakers, featuring dialogue sessions that addressed critical topics such as the role of support and financing funds in the industry and the integration of the film sector with other developmental areas.

  • Saudi Arabia offers Pakistan share of $200bn in annual construction contracts

    As Saudi Arabia prepares to become the world’s largest construction market, the Kingdom is investing heavily to diversify its economy. According to a 2024 report by global property consultancy Knight Frank, the total construction output is projected to reach $181.5 billion by the end of 2028, marking a nearly 30 percent increase from 2023. “Saudi Arabia is the largest construction site in the world and we will in the next few years be awarding construction and material procurement contracts reaching about $1.8 trillion,” Al-Falih said at the Pak-Saudi Business Forum 2024.

  • Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence partners with Elm for Al in public sector

    Established in 2021, SCAI is a PIF-owned company that was founded with the aim to positioning KSA as a global AI leader. The company builds AI applications, including in areas such as smart cities, healthcare, public transport, and sustainability. Together with Elm, one of Saudi Arabia’s leading IT consulting and technology companies, SCAI will develop AI use cases in the public sector, and develop prototypes and applications using Al technologies. Elm’s consulting business meanwhile will provide strategic advisory services to SCAI and to the Al offices of public sector institutions that are part of SCAI’s network.

  • Saudi businessmen sign 27 memorandums of understanding with Pakistan valued at $2 billion

    In a televised speech, Sharif hailed the memorandums and said he hoped they would soon be translated into agreements, adding that his government will do its best to facilitate Saudi investments in the country. Sharif also thanked Saudi Arabia for helping Pakistan reach an agreement to receive a $7 billion bailout from the International Monetary Fund.

  • Saudi, UAE, Qatar Lobbying DC to Keep Gulf Oil Safe from Israel

    Speaking to Reuters three unnamed Gulf sources said Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar are concerned that Israel will target Iranian oil facilities and that other Gulf assets could also come under fire by Iran or its proxies. All three Gulf countries are refusing to let Israel use their airspace, with Reuters reporting that Tehran warned Riyadh earlier this week that it could not guarantee the safety of the Kingdom's oil facilities in the event of an Israeli attack. "The Iranians have stated: 'If the Gulf states open up their airspace to Israel, that would be an act of war,” Reuters quoted a Saui analyst close to the royal court as saying.

  • Saudi Arabia launches insurance policy to protect expatriate workers

    Director general of international communications and cooperation, Abdulrahman Al-Zaid, told Arab News: “The Expatriate Worker Wage Insurance Service for Private Sector Defaults is part of the ministry’s ongoing efforts to protect both workers and employers, while enhancing the overall efficiency and appeal of the Saudi labor market. “The initiative is designed to create a more secure labor environment, making Saudi Arabia a leading hub for international talent.”

  • Saudi Arabia, GCC embrace biological age testing in push for healthier aging

    From stem cell research to modifying age-limiting conditions such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, to unlocking the regenerative capacity to reverse age-related changes in the body, targeting human aging with new therapies and medicines is a big business. And the latest trend is biological testing; figuring out how old your body actually is, versus the age on your passport. Or, in other words, your biological age versus your chronological age.