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  • Fighting between central Somalia clans kills at least 55, residents say

    A violent clash over the weekend between two clans in central Somalia has killed at least 55 people and injured another 155, residents and medical officials said on Monday.
    Somalia's federal government is not only struggling to contain violence unleashed by the Al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab group, but is also facing clan-based clashes over control of land and water in the Horn of Africa nation.

  • Saudi transport authority launches first automated monitoring vehicle for Hajj

    Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority inaugurated the first automated monitoring vehicle to track compliance of various transportation modes in Makkah, Madinah, and holy sites during this year’s Hajj season. With an accuracy of up to 99%, the automated wagon uses mobile surveillance cameras that determine the type and provide the data of vehicles, including buses, trucks, and taxis, to ensure safe transportation for pilgrims.

    The move contributes to increasing compliance with regulations and requirement and ensuring the efficiency of monitoring operations.

  • Saudi Industrial Production Index falls 6.1% in April

    Saudi Arabia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) declined 6.1% year-on-year (YoY) in April. Data issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed that the Saudi IPI dropped to 105.60 points in April 2024, according to the 2021 base year, compared to 112.43 points in April 2023. It was directly affected by the slump in the mining & quarrying activity, which accounts for 61.4% of the index, the authority said.

  • The marketing strategies behind GymNation’s Saudi expansion

    “Our digital strategy in Saudi Arabia will be very similar to what we have done successfully in the UAE for the last six years,” Martland said. “Localisation is of course key, but there is a common human factor across all markets, and since we already have a very good idea of what works, we don’t need to start from scratch.” Martland went on to say that he feels too many brands overthink their strategy when launching into new markets and that’s what slows them down.

  • Balancing global trends and local values in Saudi Arabia

    User-generated content and interactive campaigns have proven to be effective tools that help brands in this fast-paced environment foster a sense of community. Leveraging data analytics and market insights is equally crucial, allowing brands to refine their strategies based on real-time feedback and evolving consumer preferences.

  • Carlos Ortiz wins LIV Golf Houston for 1st victory on the Saudi-funded league

    Ortiz closed with a 5-under 67 to beat Adrian Meronk by a stroke at the Golf Club of Houston. The Mexican player won the 2020 Houston Open at Memorial Park for his lone PGA Tour title. “I love playing here,” Ortiz said. “Obviously, Texas treats me well. It’s my adopted home state. I’m just happy to get it done again in Houston.”

  • Saudi Arabia leads global construction activity with $1.5 trillion pipeline

    JLL, a real estate services company, reveals Saudi Arabia as the world leader in construction activity for the first quarter of 2024. The kingdom has a $1.5 trillion pipeline of unawarded projects, representing 39% of the entire Middle East and North Africa (MENA) construction market valued at $3.9 trillion.

  • U.S. to Offer Landmark Defense Treaty to Saudi Arabia in Effort to Spur Israel Normalization Deal

    The treaty—known as the Strategic Alliance Agreement—must obtain a two-thirds majority vote in the Senate as required by the Constitution. It is unlikely to gain support from enough lawmakers without being linked to a Saudi commitment to normalize ties with Israel.

  • IEA: Global Investment in Clean Energy Set to Reach Record $2 Trillion in 2024

    Global investment in all types of energy is expected to top $3 trillion in 2024, with $2 trillion expected to go into clean energy and $1 trillion to oil, gas, and coal projects, the International Energy Agency stated in its “World Energy Investment 2024” report. However, this record investment in solar, electric vehicles, nuclear power, grids, and low-emission fuels is still not at the level needed to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, it said.

  • Saudi foreign minister attends GCC ministerial meeting in Qatar

    Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in the 160th ministerial meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Doha on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal was received at Doha International Airport by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi. Prince Mansour bin Khalid bin Farhan, the ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Qatar, and the GCC’s Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi were also present.