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BYD logs record EV sales in 2025

It sold 2.26m EVs vs Tesla's 1.22 by Sept end.

Google to invest $6.4bn

The investment is its biggest-ever in Germany.

Pfizer poised to buy Metsera

The pharma giant improved its offer to $10bn.

Ozempic maker lowers outlook

The company posted tepid Q3 results.

Kimberly-Clark to buy Kenvue

The deal is valued at $48.7 billion.

Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025 kicks off Friday with over 800 competitors

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Dakar Rally 2025, the largest and longest race in the world of motorsports, is set...

GACA report: Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport ranked best for 15M+ passengers

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh secured the top spot in the category of airports with...

Business
Business

Third Saudi Cruise Season begins as MSC Splendida arrives in Yanbu Port

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia--- Yanbu Commercial Port has officially kickstarted the third edition of the Saudi cruise season by berthing MSC...
  • MSC Splendida, which arrived from Jeddah Islamic Port, marked the maiden cruise call for the current season that will run until May 2023.
  • Cruise Saudi, a PIF-owned business that oversees the development of the local cruise ecosystem, is trying to position the Kingdom as a premier global cruise destination.
Economy

Mohammed bin Rashid approves Dubai rural area development master plan

DUBAI, UAE - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai has approved the...
  • The Plan seeks to preserve the nature of areas including Lehbab, Margham, Al Marmoom, Al Lisaili, Al Faqaa and Al Aweer.
  • It also aims to offer a unique touristic experience and transform each area into a key tourist destination in the emirate.
Economy

Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum to begin Nov 24

SHARJAH, UAE - The 9th edition of the Sharjah International Travel and Tourism Forum (SITTF) is set to kick off...
  • The forum will convene a host of government officials, local and international decision-makers, experts in global travel, tourism and aviation sector.
  • Organized by Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, the forum complements SCTDA's efforts to bolster Sharjah's position in global tourism.
Economy

Qatar issues licenses to 3500 holiday homes to house World Cup visitors

Qatar faces the challenge to accommodate 1.2 million fans expected to attend the FIFA World Cup.
  • Qatar faces the challenge to accommodate 1.2 million fans expected to attend the FIFA World Cup
  • More than 160 round-trip flights are scheduled daily from neighbouring Gulf countries to allow them to accommodate supporters
Economy

GCC adopts tourism strategy, launches new platform

The Gulf ministers review projects aimed at strengthening joint Gulf action in tourism as well as strategic partnerships between the...
  • The Gulf ministers review projects aimed at strengthening joint Gulf action in tourism, as well as strategic partnerships between the GCC and other countries and parties
  • The development comes a couple of days after the launch of the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031 that comes under the ‘Projects of the 50'
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Middle East’s sports path to boosting tourism

The Arabian Gulf countries have hosted some of the biggest sporting events during the past decade. The World Cup is...
  • Doha and Riyadh have been selected to host the upcoming editions of the Asian Games---Doha in 2030 and Riyadh in 2034.
  • The mountain resort of Trojene, which is being developed in Saudi Arabia's futuristic Neom city, will host the 2029 Asian Winter Games.

Tanzanian aircraft with 49 people on board plunges into a lake

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania— A domestic passenger plane plunged into Lake Victoria in Tanzania early on Sunday due to bad weather...
  • No information was immediately available on the number of passengers aboard the plane, but local media reports said around 49 people were on the flight
  • The accident comes five years after 11 people died when a plane belonging to a safari company crashed in northern Tanzania
Geostrategy

Qatar says over 1.5 million apply for compulsory World Cup pass

All travelers to Qatar will need the pass to enter from November 1, whether they intend to watch a game...
  • Qatar has said it expects more than one million foreign visitors, as well as hundreds of thousands of domestic fans.
  • The two international airports in Qatari capital will handle 150,000 entries a day during the football tournament that begins on November 20
Business

Qatar lures the rich with luxury World Cup

Those with bottomless budgets in the resource-rich region have attractive accommodation options too, with one third-party site offering $4,000-a-night hotel rooms...
  • Stadium crowds will include Qatar's migrant laborers, who were offered some tickets at $11 to watch a sport whose players and core supporters are traditionally blue-collar
  • United States, Britain, France, Mexico, China and India were among the countries where fans were showing most interest in packages for the UAE
Economy

Sharjah tourism body to highlight AI, technology in tourism

Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has confirmed its participation at the 42nd GITEX Technology Week, to be held...
  • The authority will showcase new projects and emerging prospects in Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse.
  • SCDTA will highlight the innovative use of technologies and their impact on hospitality, tourism and commerce.

Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2025 kicks off Friday with over 800 competitors

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- The Dakar Rally 2025, the largest and longest race in the world of motorsports, is set...

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Qatar looks to boost tourism sector by streamlining regulations

Doha, Qatar-- Qatar is looking to develop "plans and strategies" to streamline procedures and regulations in order to solve solve...
Business

Middle East to receive millions of Chinese tourists lost in Covid pandemic

Dubai, UAE-- Outbound travel from China is estimated to almost double this year, compared with 2023 and will only be...
Business

Visa-free policies make Middle East preferred destination for Chinese travelers

Dubai, UAE - As China's outbound tourism steadily rebounds from the pandemic's impact, the Middle East is emerging as a...
Economy
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Saudi RCU begins rock excavation for Sharaan Resort in AlUla

ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has marked a significant milestone in the development of the...
  • The initial excavation symbolizes the start of a mission that combines Jean Nouvel’s architectural innovation with Bouygues' engineering expertise.
  • This milestone is an important step forward in AlUla's evolution into a premier destination for sustainable luxury tourism.
Arts & Culture

Hotel Dar Tantora is inspired by Saudi’s AlUla ancient mudbrick buildings

ALULA, SAUDI ARABIA – Situated in the heart of Old Town here, Dar Tantora Hotel offers guests a chance to...
  • AlUla’s Old Town, with its origins going back over 700 years, prospered along the renowned incense trade route.
  • With over 900 traditional mudbrick homes, the Old Town stands as a testament to the Kingdom’s enduring cultural heritage.

Ten years from home World Cup, Saudi sizes up ‘huge challenge’

As the only  bidder, Saudi Arabia was anointed host of the 2034 World Cup last October by FIFA. Infrastructure is...
  • To host the 48-team World Cup, the country needs 14 all-seater stadiums capable of holding at least 40,000 people, according to the bid document
  • Saudi sports ministry is preparing to issue tenders worth 10 billion riyals ($2.69 billion) to build and expand football venues, according to domestic media