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AC Milan's Theo Hernandez joins Saudi side Al-Hilal
Saudi club, Al-Hilal, on Thursday signed AC Milan’s French full-back, Theo Hernandez, on a three-year contract. The 27-year-old leaves the Serie A side in a deal worth 25 million euros ($29.2 million), Italian media report. Hernandez has played 38...

Saudi Arabia: Mawani Reports Container Throughput Rises at Ports in June
The ports supervised by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) recorded an 18.66% increase in handled containers in June, reaching 696,839 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), compared to 587,261 TEUs during the same month in 2024. Transshipment...

Saudi welcomed a total of 115.9 million tourists in 2024
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has just released its 2024 annual report, revealing a landmark year for the country’s tourism sector, which has set new records for both domestic and international travel, positioning Saudi among the world’s...

Saudi students compete in International Chemistry Olympiad in Dubai
Four Saudi high school students are competing in the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad, which is taking place in Dubai until July 14. The event brings together over 300 students from around the world. The Saudi Press Agency said the Kingdom’s...

Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Jeddah on Tuesday, in the first visit by the Iranian official to the Gulf kingdom since Tehran’s air war with Israel. The two discussed relations and the...

Saudi Ministry of Culture marks Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka this month
The Saudi Ministry of Culture is set to observe Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka, Japan, from 12th to 15th July at Expo-Gallery EAST. Saudi Cultural Week reflects the Kingdom’s commitment to fostering cultural dialogue and celebrating cultural...

Saudi makes quiet comeback in Lebanon as US pushes Hezbollah disarmament
Daijiworld Media Network - Beirut Beirut, Jul 9: In a significant diplomatic shift, Saudi Arabia has begun reasserting its influence in Lebanon’s political landscape, aligning with the United States in a renewed push to stabilise the crisis-hit...

Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran's truce with Israel
Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran's truce with Israel RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 9, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Iran's foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a...

Saudi crown prince meets Araghchi in Jeddah
KABUL (Pajhwok): Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah, marking a key step in ongoing efforts to improve relations between the two countries. According to Al Jazeera, Iranian Foreign...

Saudi: New Property Ownership Law will take into effect in January 2026
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Municipalities and Housing and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Real Estate General Authority Majed Al-Hogail thanked Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed...

UN and Saudi Arabia Partner to Fight Malnutrition in Syria
The Saudi-based King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) has reaffirmed its commitment to combating malnutrition in Syria through an ongoing partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The initiative focuses on...

Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Israel-Iran truce
Iran's foreign minister has held talks with Saudi Arabia's de facto leader, the Saudi foreign ministry said, two weeks after a ceasefire between regional rivals Iran and Israel began. Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Salman said his country hoped the...
Saudi: 21 non-profit entities and 26 websites to be penalized for violations
RIYADH — The Saudi National Center for Nonprofit Sector (NCNP) has referred 21 commercial entities, 26 websites, and three influencers to the relevant authorities to take regulatory measures. This move follows monitoring of violations of relevant...
Saudi Crown Prince, Iranian Foreign Minister discuss regional stability
JEDDAH: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met Tuesday at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah with Iranian Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi and his accompanying delegation. During...

Saudi’s Rekaz raises $5 million seed to help gyms, salons, and clinics manage bookings, subscriptions, and payments
Saudi Arabia-based SaaS startup Rekaz has raised $5 million in seed funding to expand its operating system for service businesses, it announced today. The round was led by COTU Ventures, with participation from Impact46, Shorooq Partners, Numrah...

Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister in Jeddah
Saudi: eXtra posts 10.5% higher revenues in H1-25; profits near $60.8mln
Riyadh – United Electronics Company (eXtra) recorded net profits worth SAR 227.90 million in the first half (H1) of 2025, up 13.68% from SAR 200.47 million in H1-24. The sales hiked by 10.35% year-on-year (YoY) to SAR 3.86 billion in H1-25 from...

Napoli reject Gala’s Osimhen bid, insist on Saudi sale
Napoli have rejected a fresh €75m bid from Galatasaray for Victor Osimhen, despite the Turkish giants meeting the official release clause in the striker’s contract, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. This development was disclosed by Nigerian sports...

Saudi crown prince meets Iranian foreign minister
[Source: Reuters] Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Jeddah on Tuesday, in the first visit by the Iranian official to the Gulf kingdom since Tehran’s air war with Israel. The two discussed...

Saudi Defense Minister, Iranian FM Discuss Regional Developments
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Tuesday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. “We reviewed various aspects of our cooperation. We also discussed regional developments and efforts to promote security...