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Saudi Railway sets up new SAR6 billion real estate fund
Riyad Capital is among Saudi Arabia’s largest investment managers and a major player in the Kingdom’s real estate sector. The firm manages over $25.8 billion in assets and more than US$205 billion in assets under custody. It launched Riyad REIT,...
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...
Burj Al Khazzan reimagined for a sustainable Riyadh
RIYADH: In the heart of Al-Watan Park, in the historic district of Al-Futah, stands a familiar yet overlooked silhouette: the Burj Al Khazzan. This 61-meter-tall water tower, built in the 1970s by Swedish architect Sune Lindstrom, long served a...
Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Prostate Cancer Screening Among Northern Saudi Males: Implications for Improving Screening Adherence and Early Detection
Introduction Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among men worldwide, accounting for approximately 14.2% of new cancer cases in men, according to the Global Cancer Observatory database of the International Agency for...
Red Sea Global targets Italy in first step beyond Saudi
Luxury resort developer Red Sea Global plans to expand beyond Saudi Arabia, its CEO John Pagano told Reuters, with a first project abroad focused on tourism and hospitality in Italy. Pagano also said on Wednesday that he will be joining the board...
London Heathrow Airport crowned Europe’s most punctual hub as passenger numbers, investments, and sustainability progress soar
Heathrow has been named Europe’s most punctual major airport, achieving record passenger numbers, launching new routes, and driving sustainability and investment throughout 2025. London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has been crowned Europe’s most...
Pakistan’s Claims On Saudi Defence Pact Face Heat After Afghan Border Conflict | Exclusive
Last Updated:October 22, 2025, 12:59 IST Saudi did not come to Pakistan’s aid, casting doubt over the latter’s assertions that its bond included a mutual defence pact akin to a “one attacked, both respond” agreement Rapid Read Summarized by AI. +...
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...
Trump’s Words Aren’t Stopping China, Brazil And Other Countries From Setting Higher Climate Goals
Progress has still been slow despite the promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In the Marshall Islands, where the land averages only 7 feet above sea level, people are acutely aware of climate change. Their ancestors have lived on this...
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...
Events firm behind Saudi’s flagship conference to IPO next year
Richard Attias & Associates, the organizer of Saudi Arabia’s flagship investment conference, will “definitely” go public in Riyadh next year, according to the firm’s namesake founder. “We are in the IPO readiness process,” Attias told Semafor. “It...
Autumn Events in Riyadh: A Joyful Ambience
One of the most notable seasons is the autumn events in Riyadh, which give the Saudi capital a lovely personality that combines inventiveness, culture, and amusement. Riyadh comes alive and sparkles with light throughout this season, with...
Saudi Private Sector Boosts GDP Contribution to $613 Billion, Says Investment Minister
Significant Growth in Private Sector Contribution Saudi Arabia’s private sector is increasingly seen as a critical driver of the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts. Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih announced that the private sector’s...
AI delivers early returns in Saudi Arabia, pushing enterprises to a tipping point
Pieter Bil, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Kyndryl in the Middle East and Africa. Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise services, recently released its second annual Readiness Report, drawing on responses from...
FM Dar, Saudi minister join forces to push for Gaza stability
Published on: October 22, 2025 4:07 PM Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a phone call to discuss the escalating situation in Gaza and the wider region. The Foreign Office confirmed that the...
Saudi's Salic, Syngenta in deal to boost global food security
Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (Salic), a wholly-owned unit of Saudi PIF, and global agri-tech leader Syngenta Crop Protection AG (Syngenta), have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to combine their expertise to create a...
Submer expands to scale sustainable digital infrastructure in MEA and Turkey
Submer has announced the strengthening of its operations in the region with the presence of its subsidiary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This regional expansion will be led by Khalid Aljamed with a focus on positioning Submer MEA as a...
AI adoption accelerates in Saudi Arabia: Kyndryl report
Kyndryl has released its second annual Readiness Report, drawing on responses from 3,700 senior leaders across 21 countries. The data reveals a moment of both momentum and reflection — as businesses in Saudi Arabia report growing returns from AI...
What Was Kafala System? Everything About the Sponsorship Law and How Its Abolition Will Benefit Millions of Migrant Labourers in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, October 22: As many as 13 million migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are set to benefit from a landmark reform as the kingdom officially abolishes its decades-old Kafala system. This controversial sponsorship framework had long dictated the...
IMI provides HIPPS for Saudi gas field expansion
IMI has provided Larsen & Toubro with four bespoke skids as part of a high-integrity pressure protection system (HIPPS) for the expansion of Saudi Arabia’s Hasbah Gas Field. This project, led by Saudi Aramco, aims to increase the supply of natural...