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  • Saudi Arabia issues major update on incredible new £3.8bn seaside city

    Spread over 3,800 square kilometres, it showcases the Kingdom’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and cultural heritage. It comprises three distinct communities: Triple Bay, The Island, and The Coastal Development.

  • Amid ‘politicization’ claims, Iraq prepares for first census after Saddam

    Iraq is gearing up for its first general population census in 27 years, due to take place on Nov. 20. However, claims that the initiative will fall victim to partisan wrangling have dogged its planning stages. Meanwhile, supporters of the campaign have defended the economic focus of the census questionnaire, claiming that the data will be invaluable to rebuilding Iraq’s battered public services—particularly amid its ongoing development boom

  • Why Gulf National Oil Companies Are Investing in U.S. LNG

    Saudi Aramco and the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company are investing in U.S. liquefied natural gas projects, signaling their confidence in long-term gas demand and ambitions to become global gas players. These deals reinforce the commercial appeal of U.S. LNG and suggest that Gulf national oil companies represent a new pool of capital for global gas investment. It is notable that some of their first forays into international LNG have occurred in the United States, especially in a period of shakier policy support in Washington for LNG exports. The deals suggest that Washington’s relations with Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are improving.

  • Israeli officials say they seek to avoid all-out war in Lebanon retaliation

    Israel wants to hurt Hezbollah but not drag the Middle East into all-out war, two Israeli officials said on Monday, as Lebanon braced for retaliation after a rocket strike that killed 12 children and teens in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Two other Israeli officials said Israel was preparing for the possibility of a few days of fighting following Saturday's rocket strike at a sports field in a Druze village.

  • Road accident deaths down 54% in Saudi Arabia

    The Health Sector Transformation Program has reported a 54% decrease in the traffic accident death rate in 2023, with the rate falling to 13.6 deaths per 100,000 people, compared to 28.41 deaths per 100,000 people in 2016. The Program's report also indicated a reduction in road accident injuries, reaching 70.87 per 100,000 people, down from 74 injuries per 100,000 people in 2016. Roads that meet traffic safety standards accounted for 77%, while vehicles complying with updated periodic inspection requirements and standards accounted for 46%.

  • Saudi markets receive over 29 tonnes of seasonal produce from Qatif oasis farms

    The farms of Qatif Oasis are playing a crucial role in supplying fruit and vegetable markets throughout Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. From Al-Khafji in the north to Al-Ahsa in the south, they provide a wide variety of seasonal produce including vegetables, fruits and fresh dates. Spanning some 800 sq. km from Safwa to Dammam, Qatif governorate is home to over 3,700 farms of which 2,454 are actively producing a variety of crops, reported Saudi Press Agency.

  • Jeddah waterfronts, 442 lush parks elevate Saudi summer experience

    Jeddah Municipality has prepared five waterfronts and 442 parks across the city for visitors during the summer, offering high-quality leisure spots designed to the highest standards, reported SPA.  Jeddah has become a popular destination for visitors from both inside and outside the Kingdom. People come to enjoy its beautiful waterfronts, parks, and various amenities, as well as to attend the Jeddah Season events, said the report citing senior officials.

  • Saudi Red Sea Authority Rolls Out Innovative Training Initiatives for Luxury Coastal Tourism

    The second initiative fostered cooperation between the public and private sectors by partnering the Ministry with the Authority to identify top talent from luxury coastal resorts and tourism agencies specializing in luxury cruises. These professionals underwent an advanced training program on a European cruise ship, accredited by Plymouth University and facilitated by Dale Carnegie UK, under the supervision of Umm Al-Qura University. This program aimed to provide the trainees with essential hospitality skills, focusing on guest service excellence and managing hospitality operations on board.

  • How restaurants navigate the quiet summer in Saudi Arabia

    As summer ushers in scorching temperatures and changes in customer behaviour, restaurants in Saudi Arabia are strategically modifying their operations to stay competitive. By adjusting operating hours, refreshing menus, leveraging digital platforms, and implementing innovative marketing tactics, industry leaders are employing different strategies to attract and retain customers.

  • China Investors Pile Into Saudi ETFs as Two Nations Grow Closer

    The Saudi-focused ETFs enjoyed a bumper start when they debuted in Shanghai and Shenzhen on July 16 with both jumping by the daily 10% limit on their first two trading days. They were then suspended for part of July 18 after their managers notified the exchanges that the premium of their share price over their net asset value had become excessive.