- French President Emmanuel Macron's special envoy urged Lebanese factions to find a "third way" for electing a new president, warning...
Lebanon has been without a president for almost a year after ex-head of state Michel Aoun's mandate expired.
Lebanon's president is elected by parliament, where neither side has a majority, rather than by universal suffrage.
- DUBAI, UAE - The Public Debt Management Office (PDMO) of the Government of Dubai's Department of Finance (DOF) announced a...
The achievement has been realized within a year and a half since the establishment of the office in 2022.
This includes a full redemption of Sukuk certificates worth $898 million, the repayment of bilateral and syndicated facilities totaling $1.4 billion.
- RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – China on Tuesday granted Approved Destination Status (ADS) to the Gulf Kingdom. The bilateral agreement, signed...
The bilateral pact allows Chinese citizens to travel to Saudi Arabia in group tours in addition to facilitating greater ease of access.
ADS will drive greater connectivity between Saudi Arabia and China and unlock new opportunities across the tourism ecosystem.
- S&P analysts anticipate continued growth within the UAE's robust tourism sector. The country's ability to host major international events is...
Analysts expect the UAE banking sector to remain robust, with profitability improving beyond pre-pandemic levels due to rising interest rates.
Banking sector's profitability is expected to improve and exceed pre-pandemic levels due to rising interest rates and technological advancements.
- PARIS, FRANCE - Soaring demand for the raw materials needed for the transition towards renewable energy is creating dilemmas for investors...
Demand for lithium, an essential component of car batteries, could increase ninefold between 2022 and 2050, said the International Energy Agency.
Lithium and other metals that the IEA calls “key to the clean energy transition” will be the topic of a summit hosted by the global energy watchdog in Paris.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia has attracted 135 million visitors to events hosted in 120 cities up to the...
The GEA has been instrumental in transforming Saudi Arabia's entertainment landscape, issuing more than 14,000 licenses
Saudi Arabia's flourishing entertainment scene is part of its ambition to become a global hub for culture and leisure
- Tehran, Iran-- Iran's exports of agricultural products to the outside world shot up 10% in the first 5 months of...
The United Arab Emirates, Iraq and the Russian Federation were the major destinations for Iran's exported crops
During the first 5 months of 2023, a total of 2,169 million tons of agricultural products worth $1.62 billion were exported
- "The Kingdom underscores the need for collective international efforts to enforce the provisions of the Non-Proliferation Treaty and ensure its...
Saudi Arabia's government emphasizes transparency, reliability, and safety in its national atomic energy policy
It acknowledges the positive impact of nuclear energy on energy security and socio-economic benefits.
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia-- Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) has launched a new TV channel called Saudia Alaan (Saudi Now) to highlight...
The channel will showcase the kingdom’s “rapid progress” towards the Saudi Vision 2030 and its recent advancements, which are reflected in the diverse events
The airing of the channel comes at a time when the kingdom is witnessing a significant increase in the number of events, exhibitions, and conferences





















