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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...
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...
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 welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan ceasefire, praises mediation by Qatar and Turkiye
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between Afghanistan and Pakistan, following a week of deadly cross-border clashes that left dozens of civilians dead, including three young Afghan cricketers. In a statement released by the...
Saudi Arabia’s luxury hospitality evolution with Fredrik Blomqvist
How would you describe the current landscape of luxury hotels in Jeddah, and what makes the city unique for hospitality? Jeddah is experiencing a remarkable transformation as it increasingly positions itself as a gateway for both business and...
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...
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 Arabia Opens Property Ownership Opportunities for Nigerians in Makkah with King Salman Gate Project
In a groundbreaking development, Saudi Arabia has announced that Nigerians, alongside other global investors, can now own property in the Holy City of Makkah, following the launch of the transformative King Salman Gate project. This initiative,...
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...
Saudi Hotel Pipeline In Riyadh, Jeddah Risks Oversupply, JLL Warns Ahead Of 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is poised for significant expansion ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, but risks oversupply in major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah unless investors diversify into emerging destinations like NEOM and Abha, global...
Crazy Town: Episode 112. Unsung Heroes: Sustainability Gurus Who Influenced the Crazy Town Worldview
Asher Miller 00:00 Hi, I'm Asher Miller. Rob Dietz 00:02 I'm Rob Dietz. Jason Bradford 00:03 And I'm Jason Bradford. Welcome to Crazy Town, where "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice has been declared the new national anthem. Rob Dietz 00:13 Some key...
Skin Prick Test and Patch Test: Environmental and Chemical Allergen Reactivity Pattern Among Yemeni Patients in Sana’a City, Yemen
Introduction Allergic diseases are prevalent among all populations globally, and their rates have increased over time.1 The etiology of these diseases comprises genetic and environmental factors that affect the exacerbated immune response...
Honeywell boosts local manufacturing in Saudi Arabia with new production line
Honeywell today (October 22) announced the launch of a new production line of its advanced handheld mobile computers – the ScanPal EDA57 and the CT47 – at its facility in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The move represents another major milestone in...
Saudi Arabia selects contractor for $1.4bn performing arts centre
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company has awarded a construction contract worth an estimated $1.4bn to local company Nesma & Partners for the development of the Qiddiya City Performing Arts Centre, a flagship cultural project within the...
Submer Strengthens Operations to Deliver Scalable, Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey
Submer, a global leader in sustainable datacenter infrastructure, today 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...