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Samsung biggest chip investor

The tech giant invested nearly $59.2bn in 2025.

flynas to set up new hub

Five destinations in first phase of operations.

AD Ports Group acquires CLI

CLI is Brazilian agri-bulk terminal operator.

$1.59bn Makkah project awarded

A consortium will develop two districts in the Holy City.

2PointZero posts profit surge

Growth driven by merger consolidation.

Tunisian brutalist landmark faces wrecking ball, sparking outcry

Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisia's brutalist landmark the Hotel du Lac -- a 1970s postcard icon said to have inspired a...

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Gulf tourists say Polish mountain town is a cool place

Zakopane, Poland -- Saudi photographer Fahad Alayyash gazed over the Alpine-like panorama of the Tatras, Poland's highest mountain range --...

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Demarai Gray quits Everton to join Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ettifaq

London, United Kingdom - Demarai Gray has left Everton for Al-Ettifaq ahead of Thursday's transfer deadline in the Saudi Pro League....
  • The 27-year-old forward is the latest Premier League player to head to the Gulf nation, joining former Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson at Al-Ettifaq.
  • The Jamaica international said that he would be "forever proud" to have played for Everton, who are in the relegation zone after a poor start to the season.
Arts & Culture

‘Sharjah solidifies its global cultural hub status’

"The Sharjah International Book Fair has established itself as an exemplary Arab accomplishment, and we are elevating its role to...
  • Sharjah is solidifying its status as a global cultural hub and serves as a reliable destination for all those seeking to discover Arab culture
  • Sharjah International Book Fair has established itself as an exemplary Arab accomplishment, and the emirate is elevating its role to enrich global culture
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Israel showcases Roman era weapons

Four Roman-era swords and a javelin were discovered inside a cave in the Judean desert, where they had been preserved...
  • The archaeologists said the ancient weapons were believed to have been used during the Bar Kokhba revolt of Jews against the Romans in the second century.
  • "It's a very unique and important discovery, which is unprecedented in Israel," Eitan Klein, director of Israel Antiquities Authority, told journalists at an event.
Geostrategy

Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports formed, will develop regional talent

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - The Gulf Federation for Electronic Sports was established Thursday on the sidelines of the Next World...
  • A total of 14 MoUs and agreements were signed at the Next World Forum, an event in Riyadh that brings together leaders and experts of the gaming and e-sports.
  • The agreements included aspects related to federations, sponsorships, proposed values, and education.
Arts & Culture

Saudi hosts AlUla Desert Blaze, the toughest run in GCC region

AlUla, Saudi Arabia -- AlUla Desert Blaze, a unique running challenge, which kicked off on Saturday and saw participation of nearly 200 male and female...
  • The run, which kicked off Saturday, saw participation of nearly 200 male and female runners from 39 countries.
  • The participants faced the toughest challenges amid scorching summer heat, enduring temperatures reaching up to 43 degrees Celsius.
Arts & Culture

UAE’s Olympic tapestry woven by pillars of progress

"It' time to promote the Olympic Movement's core values in close collaboration with national sports organizations and key authorities. The...
  • Sheikh Ahmed commends the efforts of past Presidents of the National Olympic Committee
  • New NOC Board members have been elected and tasked with raising UAE's sporting standards
Economy

Space Economy: Saudi Arabia targets stars and beyond

From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is...
  • From the establishment of the Saudi Space Authority to Serco Middle East's new space division in Riyadh, the Kingdom is making significant strides in the space sector
  • With challenges ahead, the nation's goal is to localize knowledge, foster capabilities, and create a sustainable space ecosystem to secure key position in space economy
Arts & Culture

Cinematic revolution helps KSA realize cultural dreams

Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue...
  • Saudi Arabia, shedding its conservative past, has ushered in a vibrant art and cinema era, with its box office revenue soaring to $250 million in 2022
  • "Movie Cinema" plans a $160m cinematic content investment over five years, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's evolving identity and cinematic aspirations
Arts & Culture

Most expensive American falcon sold for $146,000 at Saudi auction

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- An American pure ultra-white falcon cherrug sold for SAR550,00 ($146,000) at the third edition of the...
  • The most expensive falcon, known locally as a Hur, belongs to the American MGE farm. It measures 18 inches in length and 18.5 inches in width and weighs 1.4kg.
  • The bidding for the falcon started at SAR200,000 before being sold for SAR550,000 ($146,000).
Arts & Culture

Saudi MMA players out to ‘prove themselves’

Mixed Martial Arts became popular in the kingdom since 2014, when it hosted the regional Desert Force competition.
  • The sport's popularity has since soared with the rise of fighters from across the Middle East and the establishment of a national MMA foundation to develop Saudi talent.
  • Abdullah al-Qahtani and his Jeddah-based compatriot Mostafa Rashed Neda are set to compete in separate bouts in New York.

Tunisian brutalist landmark faces wrecking ball, sparking outcry

Tunis, Tunisia -- Tunisia's brutalist landmark the Hotel du Lac -- a 1970s postcard icon said to have inspired a...
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First footage of James Cameron directed ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ revealed

Las Vegas, United States - Evil Na'vi. Giant volcanoes. Airborne boats. The first-ever footage from "Avatar: Fire and Ash," the...
Arts & Culture

Digging for box office gold, ‘A Minecraft Movie’ hits cinemas

Paris, France -- With an A-list cast and a big budget, "A Minecraft Movie" releasing this week is hoping to...
Arts & Culture

Japan’s Masaki Kashiwara wins Abel Prize for mathematics

Oslo, Norway -- The prestigious Abel Prize for mathematics was on Wednesday awarded to Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara a specialist...
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Italian paper prints fully-AI edition, but not to ‘kill’ journalism

Rome, Italy -- In a world first, an Italian newspaper is printing a fully AI-generated edition for a month in...
  • Il Foglio, a daily broadsheet with an irreverent touch and a circulation of about 29,000, says it is the first newspaper in the world to print entire editions created through AI.
  • The newspaper's 20-odd journalists ask a version of ChatGPT to write a story on a specific subject in a specific tone, and it produces a text using information scraped off internet
Arts & Culture

Jet skis in the desert: winter lake creates Saudi watersports oasis

Az Zulfī, Saudi Arabia -- The ear-splitting roar of his jet ski fills the air as Hamza al-Hamm thunders past,...
  • Zulfi's lake, more than 200 kilometers northwest of Riyadh, appears every winter, giving desert-dwellers the chance to take part in a sport usually associated with seaside resorts.
  • When it forms, the lake offers a welcome respite in a country where intense heat limits outdoor activities for much of the year.
Arts & Culture

Wild AI, a royal letter and big hugs – a week in Trumpworld

Washington, United States  - President Donald Trump closed out a packed week at the White House after hosting a string...
  • Last week, Trump branded elected Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky a "dictator" -- but things change fast in this administration
  • "Did I say that? I can't believe I said that," Trump responded with a slight grin when asked if his opinion had evolved