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Post Malone dazzles fans in Saudi at Esports World Cup opening concert
The National News
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The 2025 Esports World Cup kicked off at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh with a Post Malone concert on Thursday night. The American singer-songwriter opened his performance with the 2019 hit Circles followed by a track list of fan favourites. The crowd...
Saudi Arabia’s Esports World Cup Is Courting ‘Non-Hardcore’ Gamers, Traditional Sports Industry and Showbiz Elite With Stars and More Than $70 Million in Prizes
Variety
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July 9, 2025
The 2025 Esports World Cup is in full swing in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the second day of the second annual video-game-centric competition underway. At stake across 26 events for 25 different esports is more than $70 million in prize money and...
Hilton signs first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Saudi Arabia with Al Musbah Group
Tourism Breaking News (UAE)
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July 11, 2025
Post Views: 45 Hilton announced the signing of Diyar Ajwa, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in partnership with Al Musbah Group – marking the debut of the lifestyle Tapestry Collection brand in Saudi Arabia. Expected to open later in 2025, the new...
Saudi journalist, Syrian NGO chief take part in Knesset talks
The New Arab
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July 9, 2025
The Syrian activist and Saudi journalist spoke to a Knesset committee as Israel continued its attack on Gaza [Getty] Saudi and Syrian nationals took part in a session of the Israeli Knesset on Wednesday, amid continued attempts at normalisation of...
Saudi Arabia could join UK-Japan-Italy stealth fighter programme
The New Arab
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July 9, 2025
The Tempest will be one of the most state-of-the-art stealth fighter jets in the world [Getty] Saudi Arabia could play a role in the development of a cutting-edge stealth fighter, currently being designed by Japanese, British, and Italian aircraft...
Saudi Arabia’s PIF Prepares Lucrative Messi Bid If Miami Deal Fails
BVM Sports
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July 9, 2025
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is prepared to make a lucrative offer to Lionel Messi if he does not extend his contract with Inter Miami. Amid expectations of a new deal with Miami, negotiations have reportedly accelerated for a...
Malaysia’s 2025 haj operations praised as best by Saudi government
The Sun Daily
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July 11, 2025
SEPANG: The 2025 haj operations in Malaysia have been recognised as among the best globally, receiving high praise from the Saudi Arabian government. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar...
Saudi’s Jahez buys majority stake in Qatar’s Snoonu, valuing it at $320 million
MENAbytes
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July 9, 2025
Saudi-listed food delivery platform Jahez is acquiring a 76.56% stake in Qatar’s Snoonu for $245 million, marking its entry into the Qatari market and further expansion across the GCC, it announced in a statement today. Jahez will acquire 75% of...
Saudi reports crude export rise by 412,000bpd in April
New National Star
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July 9, 2025
BY SAM OTUONYE Top OPEC Producer, Saudi Arabia’s crude exports soared by 412,000 barrels per day (bpd) in April from March, the latest data by the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Tuesday. Saudi Arabia, the world’s top crude...
Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Plans Majority Stake in $1 Billion NYC Skyscraper
Yahoo Finance
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Photo by Patrick Tomasso via Unsplash According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, there are 47 buildings taller than 150 meters, or 492 feet, in all of Saudi Arabia. New York City has 319. Now, the kingdom’s Public Investment...
Saudi Arabia's new work permits to improve flexibility in hiring talent from overseas
The National News
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Saudi Arabia's new work permit classification system will introduce a more flexible approach to hiring high-skilled expats and attracting global talent but less-skilled workers may face more scrutiny, recruiters say. The kingdom's Ministry of...
Saudi Arabia blocked Gaza displacement plan backed by Trump
Middle East Monitor
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July 9, 2025
Saudi Arabia played a key role in stopping a US plan to relocate hundreds of thousands of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, according to a report by the Hebrew-language news site Walla. Citing Israeli sources, the report said that US President...
Saudi Arabia approves law allowing foreigners to own property
The Siasat Daily
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July 9, 2025
Jeddah: In a landmark policy shift aimed at boosting foreign direct investment and expanding real estate opportunities, Saudi Arabia’s Cabinet, chaired by Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, has approved a new law enabling...
Saudia opens dedicated lounge at London Heathrow
UK Aviation News
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July 9, 2025
The Saudia Lounge ay London Heathrow Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has officially unveiled its first dedicated lounge in Europe at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL), marking a significant milestone in the airline’s...
Saudi FM discusses regional developments with Iranian FM
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi in Mecca on Tuesday to discuss regional issues and efforts to strengthen cooperation. According to the Saudi Foreign Ministry,...
Saudi Arabia to allow property ownership for foreigners in 2026
Daily Times
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July 9, 2025
In a historic move, Saudi Arabia has announced that foreigners will be allowed to purchase real estate in specific areas of the country for the first time. This new policy, set to come into effect in January 2026, marks a significant shift in the...
Saudi-Israeli normalization deal hinges on Syria: Israeli media
Al Mayadeen
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July 9, 2025
A senior Saudi source told Israeli media that a US-"Israel"-Syria deal could lead to a future Saudi-Israeli agreement, if Hamas is excluded and the Palestinian Authority is included. Saudi Arabia views the emerging agreement between "Israel",...
Saudi and Iranian Officials Discuss Regional Stability in Jeddah
The Daily Tribune - News Of Bahrain
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Ashen Tharaka TDT | Manama Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen ties...
Musanadah unveils home, property maintenance service in Saudi Arabia
Zawya
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Musanadah, a leading integrated facilities management company in Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of Mserve, a dedicated full-service home and property maintenance service to meet the evolving needs of both householders and businesses across...
Saudi Arabia: Mixed Financial Mid-Year Report
finews.com
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July 9, 2025
Mittwoch, 09. Juli 2025 10:34 In the first six months of 2025, G20 member Saudi Arabia succeeded in attracting more foreign direct investment (FDI) and boosting employment. The half-year results almost resemble a scenario from another world—if it...