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Saudi food firms expand feed production amid rising demand
Leading food companies in Saudi Arabia are boosting feed production. Tanmiah Food launched a high-tech mill in Dahna, while Arabian Mills plans 4 projects in Riyadh and Hail to strengthen food security. Tanmiah Dahna feed mill With a nameplate...
Saudi Arabia to build 600,000 new houses
Saudi Arabia is planning to build nearly 600,000 houses until 2030 as part of its Vision 2030 which aims to increase national house ownership to 70 percent. The Gulf Kingdom has completed the construction of nearly 300,000 units and they are...
Saudi's ACWA Power, UAE's Alcazar Energy eye Egyptian wind farm
Five companies, including ACWA Power of Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s Alcazar Energy are bidding to acquire the Egyptian Gabel El-Zeit wind farm on the Red Sea, the Saudi Asharq Business news website has revealed. The 580-megawatt (MW) wind farm is...
King Salman awards King Abdulaziz Medal to 200 Saudi organ donors
Saudi Arabia sees surge in downstream sector
Saudi Arabia is planning to leverage its massive petrochemical exports to support domestic downstream industries within its economic diversification programmes. A successful pilot project carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy led...
Qatar Airways lands inaugural flight at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Doha: Qatar Airways currently operates more than 130 weekly flights across 12 Saudi gateways, showcasing its commitment to enhancing connectivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia – Qatar Airways today marks the launch of...
Saudia unveils fashion brand at Riyadh Fashion Week
The brand, SV by Saudia, is billed as the airline’s first foray into the fashion and lifestyle sector, “inspired by our identity, creating endless opportunities for customers to engage with us in a fashionable, elegant, creative and comfortable...
Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain as investors eye earnings; Saudi bourse slips on banks
Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Tuesday on expectations of easing U.S.-China trade tensions ahead of key earnings, while Saudi Arabia's index fell after disappointing results. Dubai's main index rose 0.4%, led by a 2.9% gain in Emirates...
Siemens Mobility advances Saudi Arabia’s rail ambitions at Saudi Rail 2025
During this week’s Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition, Siemens Mobility will showcase how its end-to-end portfolio can help advance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transport goals, supporting the expansion of the high-speed, metro, and freight...
Saudi-U.S. Defence Deal On The Cards? MBS At White Soon To Seal Mega Pact
’Naxal-Maoist Terror Nearly Wiped Out Across India’: PM Modi Hails Police, CRPF, BSF During his address to Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is close to eliminating Maoist violence. He noted that...
Trump to host Saudi crown prince for AI and nuclear talks next month
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18 and sign agreements on artificial intelligence, defence, nuclear cooperation and trade, according to a person familiar with...
Vantris Energy Dives Deeper in Saudi Oil Market with Aramco Deal
Malaysian oil-services company Vantris Energy, formerly Sapura Energy, has through its joint venture company Rawabi Sapura (Rawabi JV) secured a seven-year contract to provide diving support services for Aramco in Saudi Arabia, starting from 2027....
Saudi FM Holds Talks with Malaysian Counterpart
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan. They discussed relations between their countries and ways to strengthen them in various...
Saudi Arabia champions global partnerships to power a sustainable mineral future
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to global partnership and collaboration in shaping the future of the minerals industry, as H.E. Khalid Al Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral...
Crown prince briefs Saudi cabinet on Gaza after Macron call
The cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for regional and international efforts aimed at promoting global security and peace Arab News RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman briefed the council of ministers on Tuesday about developments in...
Saudi Agriculture 2025 Opens in Riyadh Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector
The 42nd edition of Saudi Agriculture 2025, the Kingdom’s leading international exhibition for agriculture, food, aquaculture, and agri-technology, opened yesterday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC). The four-day...
Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging domestic workers recruitment, permit fees
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has prohibited employers from charging any fees to domestic workers, including those related to recruitment, work permits, transfers of service or changes in profession. Employers...
Saudi Ambassador to Syria Presents Credentials to Syrian President
Dr. Faisal bin Saud Al-Mujfel presented his credentials as the new Saudi Ambassador to Syria to President Ahmed al-Sharaa. During the reception, Al-Mujfel conveyed to the Syrian president the well-wishes of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King...
Saudi Arabia Railways launches Supplier Development Initiative
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched the Supplier Development Initiative during the second annual Saudi International Rail Exhibition and Conference, held at ROSHN Front in Riyadh. SAR Chief Executive Bashar AlMalik stated that the launch of...
Goldman Sachs to offer wealth management in Saudi Arabia
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs is boosting its presence in Saudi Arabia by offering private wealth management services to ultra-rich clients as the kingdom's economy grows amid diversification efforts. Goldman Sachs has already had a...