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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.

$20 million rare blue diamond goes on show in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million went on pre-auction display on Tuesday...

Business

Saudi Arabia draw with Japan to keep World Cup hopes alive

Saitama, Japan --  Saudi Arabia battled to a 0-0 away draw with already qualified Japan on Tuesday to keep their...

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Hamilton cruises in Qatar to maintain title momentum

Lewis Hamilton won Sunday's inaugural Qatar Grand Prix with a commanding performance from pole to cut Max Verstappen's world championship...
  • With this win, Hamilton cut Max Verstappen's world championship lead to eight points.
  • The 20th race of the season was being held one year to the day to the World Cup.
Arts & Culture

5000 volunteers will participate in FIFA Arab Cup in Qatar

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) announced that 5,000 volunteers will participate in the 10th edition FIFA Arab...
  • The volunteers will provide support hospitality, information and media services, tickets and protocol.
  • Among the volunteers are the elderly and people with special needs, who are also a part of the preparation and training phase.
Arts & Culture

Saudi girls dream big with launch of soccer league

A women’s football league in Saudi Arabia is set to launch on Monday.
  • Saudi Arabia's first women football club King's United was founded in 2006
  • A total of 16 teams will take part in first edition of women football league in Saudi Arabia
Interview

Qatar World Cup ‘unfairly treated’ on rights

There had been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says...
  • There has been 'extraordinary' progress, including the introduction of a minimum wage and improvements to working conditions and accommodation, says Khater
  • Qatar will hold the first World Cup in the Middle East a year from now, in eight stadiums in and around the capital Doha
Arts & Culture

Syria Kurds revive ancient rain ritual as drought bites

The "Bride of the Rain" ritual, practised for centuries by the region's Kurdish community, is traditionally performed during winter to...
  • The "Bride of the Rain" ritual, practised for centuries by the region's Kurdish community, is traditionally performed during winter to ward off drought
  • Doll made of wood and colourful fabric is paraded through the street and sprayed with water while people recite special prayers
Arts & Culture

Turkey frees celebrated Syrian singer Souleyman

Police questioned Souleyman over reported claims he had ties to the People's Protection Units (YPG), which Turkey says is the...
  • Souleyman was detained on Wednesday in Sanliurfa, where he has been running a bakery after escaping Syria's civil war which began in 2011
  • Souleyman was accused of "terrorist propaganda" but it was not immediately clear whether any formal charges were brought against him despite his release
Arts & Culture

Qatar academy fuels World Cup dream

Qatar are the first hosts never to have qualified for a World Cup by right.
  • The Qatar team is coached by Felix Sanchez, who was lured from Barcelona's famed La Masia academy, alma mater of Lionel Messi
  • Under him, the team has notched several wins, including the 2019 AFC Asian Cup
Arts & Culture

Turkish band recycles rubbish into sounds

A percussionist who specialises in Latin jazz, Artuc bangs on discarded plastic mannequins to produce various sounds for Fungistanbul.
  • A percussionist who specialises in Latin jazz, Artuc bangs on discarded plastic mannequins to produce various thumping sounds for Fungistanbul
  • The focus on garbage is especially poignant in a city that last summer saw a thick layer of muck cover patches of the Sea of Marmara
Expo 2020 DUBAI

UAE launches The Global Tolerance Alliance at Interfaith Summit at Dubai Expo

Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, expressed his faith that the Interfaith Summit will enable...
  • Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, expressed his faith that the Interfaith Summit will enable efforts for a world of tolerance and peace.
  • The festival also featured the "Tolerance and Inclusivity" session, presenting a humanitarian vision to promote the values of tolerance and coexistence
Arts & Culture

Saudi Arabia launches its first women’s football league

The league is a part of the federation’s 2017 program to support women's football.
  • The Saudi football federation has launched the first edition of a women's football league
  • This tournament will be held on November 22 this year, in two phases

$20 million rare blue diamond goes on show in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates -- A rare blue diamond valued at $20 million went on pre-auction display on Tuesday...
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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...
Arts & Culture

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...
Geostrategy

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...
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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).