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  • Power couple Ronaldo and Rodriguez take Saudi Arabia by storm in new season of I Am Georgina

    Saudi Arabia is increasingly becoming the new hotspot for global celebrities, especially from the football world. Cristiano Ronaldo has been making headlines on and off the pitch and recently set a YouTube record, acquiring nearly 15 million subscribers in just 24 hours. Likewise, his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, has been the talk of the town as well, returning with yet another instalment of her Netflix reality show, I Am Georgina.

  • U.S., Israel and Egypt meet on Gaza border security sticking point

    Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's demand that Israel Defense Forces continue to be deployed along the Philadelphi corridor on the border of Egypt and Gaza has become one of the main — and final — points of contention on the way to a deal to release hostages being held by Hamas and establish a ceasefire in Gaza.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Sales From Oil Exports Drop to Three-Year Low

    Saudi Arabia’s revenue from oil exports has slumped to the lowest level in three years, caused by a drop in prices and the kingdom’s decision to curb production. Sales from shipments of crude oil and refined products fell to $17.7 billion in June, according to the country’s main statistics body. That’s down more than 9% year-on-year and about 12% from May.

  • Neymar celebrates Esports World Cup in Riyadh: ‘A great opportunity for Saudi Arabia and the world’

    Neymar Jr., the renowned Al Hilal and Brazil forward, has added his voice to the growing acclaim for the Esports World Cup in Riyadh, describing the event as a "great opportunity" for both Saudi Arabia and the global community. His endorsement came during a special appearance on Tuesday, where he led ‘Team Neymar Jr’ in a sold-out competition at the SEF Arena. Neymar, who has been with Saudi Pro League champions Al Hilal since 2023, is not just a football icon but also a passionate gamer.

  • Five Saudi banks to finance cultural development fund

    Five Saudi banks have agreed to provide financing for a new arts fund managed by Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Development Fund, which has been leading government support for the arts since 2021.  The agreement with Al-Rajhi Bank, Alinma Bank, Banque Saudi Fransi, Arab National Bank and Bank Aljazira will provide support to private sector projects in the 16 areas covered by the fund, which include architecture, museums, film, fashion, music and poetry.

  • Egypt and Saudi Arabia accelerate $1.8 billion electricity interconnector project

    The first phase is slated to begin in July 2025, and the entire project is anticipated to be fully operational by early 2026. At an estimated cost of $1.8 billion, this project represents a major investment in regional energy cooperation.

  • Amiantit’s East Gas files to list 20% of shares on Nomu

    Saudi Arabian Amiantit Co. and Saudi Paper Manufacturing Co. announced receiving a letter from East Gas Co. on May 19, about applying to the Capital Market Authority (CMA) for a direct listing on the Nomu -Parallel Market.  The file was submitted by East Gas financial advisor, Arbah Capital Co. In separate statements to Tadawul, the two companies said the procedure and any material developments will be announced in due course.

  • 10 Saudi Players to Watch in 2024-25 RSL

    The dawn of a new season brings with it fresh excitement about the fresh additions to the Roshn Saudi League, names that will provide hours of entertainment across the next 34 rounds of action. Equally as entertaining, however, are the household stars already within the league that have set the benchmark for some time now, or perhaps have only emerged, standing above as the best Saudi players in the RSL. A mix of experienced and youthfulness, here are 10 Saudi Arabians to keep an eye out for as the 2024-25 season kicks into gear on Thursday.

  • KAUST and Saudi Red Sea Authority to collaborate on conservation research

    The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) to explore avenues of cooperation in biodiversity sustainability, support for marine environment protection initiatives and assess the impact of coastal tourism activities on the Red Sea. The MoU also aims to leverage their combined capabilities and expertise to achieve mutual benefits.

  • Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company constructs 3 reservoirs in Riyadh

    The National Water Company (NWC) announced that it has recently completed the construction and operation of a number of water reservoirs to support the daily water supply in Diriyah Governorate and Hattin and Al Nakheel districts north of Riyadh. The total cost is more than 43 million Saudi Riyals ($11.4 million) as part of Phase 1 of the Strategic Water Plan in Riyadh.