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Saudi cultural week brings art and heritage to Osaka
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 9, 2025
Saudi Cultural Week in Osaka (July 12–15) celebrates Saudi heritage, arts, and 70 years of Saudi-Japan relations through exhibitions, music, and craft demonstrations. Osaka, Japan – The Saudi Ministry of Culture will host Saudi Cultural Week in...
Saudi: Umm Al Qura pens sale deal for Masar Destination project
Zawya
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Riyadh - Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction penned a sale agreement for two land plots with a combined area of 5,368 square meters within the Masar Destination project in Makkah, according to a bourse disclosure. With an investment...
Brief. Saudia Cargo resumes direct air connection Milan-Malpensa/Riyadh
AvioNews
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July 10, 2025
News from Italy. Saudia Cargo announces today the resumption of the direct cargo connection between Milan-Malpensa Airport and Riyadh, operational from July 15, 2025, with a weekly frequency every Tuesday and operated by Boeing 777 Freighter...
Oil Swings With Focus on Trump’s Plan for Russia, Saudi Output
Financial Post
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July 11, 2025
“Tougher sanctions on Russia, particularly oil-related, have the potential to alter the outlook dramatically,” said Warren Patterson, the head of commodities strategy for ING Groep NV in Singapore. “The oil market remains relatively tight through...
Foreigners Can Now Buy Real Estate In Saudi Arabia After Jan 2026
Trak.in
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July 11, 2025
In a landmark decision aligned with its Vision 2030 goals, Saudi Arabia will allow foreign nationals—including expatriates and international companies—to buy real estate starting January 2026. The move marks a significant shift in the Kingdom’s...
Saudi ‘blocked Trump’s Gaza displacement plan’
Gulf Daily News Online
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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...
Esports World Cup 2025: Top Players Vie for Glory in Saudi Arabia
Times of Dubai
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July 11, 2025
July 10, 2025 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Esports World Cup 2025 officially opened on July 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, joining as world ambassador with football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Since the tournament unites some of the world’s top players and...
Saudi ministry recalls over 5,000 Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles due to engine defects
Zawya
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RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce announced the recall of 5,309 Chevrolet, GMC, and Cadillac vehicles, with the model years ranging between 2021 and 2024, due to a defect in internal engine parts (the connecting rod or crankshaft). This defect...
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...
Pakistani airline takes Karachi-bound passenger to Saudi Arabia without passport, visa
Daily Pakistan
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July 11, 2025
LAHORE – In a shocking incident of alleged negligence, a domestic passenger scheduled to fly from Lahore to Karachi ended up in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — without a passport or visa. Reports said the passenger mistakenly boarded an international...
UK’s 36Zero enters Saudi market to lead giga project digitalisation
Zawya
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Saudi Arabia - 36Zero, a UK-based technology company transforming construction, mining, and oil & gas operations through AI and IoT solutions, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia, with support from AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business...
Saudi Aramco in talks to buy vast amounts of LNG from Louisiana facility
Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana
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July 9, 2025
Oil giant Saudi Aramco is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas from the U.S. company’s proposed facility in Cameron as it seeks to strengthen its position in the market for the superchilled fuel, Reuters writes. The talks...
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’s KAFD receives Guinness World Record for World’s Largest Continuous Pedestrian Skywalk Network
Business Traveller
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July 10, 2025
The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC) has announced that it was awarded a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest continuous pedestrian skyway network. With its sleek and modern architecture and...
Saudi Aramco in talks with Commonwealth LNG for offtake agreement - Reuters
Markets Insider
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lyash01/iStock via Getty Images Saudi Aramco (ARMCO) is in talks with Commonwealth LNG for 2M metric tons/year of supply from the U.S. company's proposed facility in Louisiana, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the market for liquefied...
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 Awwal Bank named best bank in Saudi Arabia for 2025 by Euromoney for financial performance and innovation
Saudi Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has been named “Best Bank in Saudi Arabia for 2025” by Euromoney, recognizing the bank’s strong financial performance, continued digital advancement, and commitment...
Saudi energy minister: oil and gas will remain indispensable despite expansion of renewable energy
Saudi Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Saudi Gazette report VIENNA — Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said that oil and gas will remain indispensable despite expansion of renewable energy. "While renewable, nuclear power, and hydrogen energy sources are expanding, oil...
Saudi, Hungarian defense ministers discuss military ties
Saudi Gazette
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July 9, 2025
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman met with his Hungarian counterpart Kristَf Szalay-Bobrovniczky at his office in Jeddah on Wednesday. During the meeting, the defense ministers discussed relations...
Saudi Aramco Discusses LNG Purchase to Support Commonwealth LNG's Market Growth
World Energy News - Connecticut
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Oil giant Saudi Aramco is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas from the U.S. company's proposed facility in Cameron, Louisiana, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the market for the superchilled fuel, four people told...