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Innovation, Technology Transform Halal Market
(MENAFN- Brazil-Arab News Agency (ANBA)) São Paulo – How innovation and technology are transforming the halal market was the theme of the first panel at the Global Halal Brazil Business (GHB) Forum 2025. Ali Hussein El Zoghbi, vice president of...
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Military boots in Saudi Arabia, petro dollar in Pakistan: What’s inside Riyadh-Islamabad defence pact
Under the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan mutual defence agreement, Pakistan will deploy around 25,000 soldiers to Saudi Arabia for security, joint operations, and training under the command of lieutenant general in exchange for Saudi investments to the...
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Uber and WeRide launch autonomous Robotaxis in Saudi Arabia
Uber, in partnership with WeRide, has announced the launch of autonomous Robotaxi rides in Riyadh, a first for its platform in Saudi Arabia. The vehicles operate on dedicated routes between Roshn Front and Princess Noura University as part of a...
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Bruno Fernandes reveals details on rumoured mega-money Saudi Arabia move
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US and Saudi Arabia Oppose Further Work on NZF Guidelines
At last week's extraordinary session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee, member states voted to delay a vote on adoption of the NZF by a year. Image Credit: Ship & Bunker The US, Saudi Arabia and other oil-producing countries...
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Saudi Arabia scraps Kafala labour system, 13 million foreign workers to benefit
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has abolished the five-decade old Kafala labour sponsorship system that allowed Kafala (employers) to have inhuman control over employees, including seizing travel documents and taking decision on when they could change their...
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Uber and WeRide launch Autonomous robotaxi service in Saudi Arabia
Uber and WeRide launch autonomous Robotaxi rides in Riyadh, first driverless service on Uber in Saudi Arabia, approved by TGA.Uber Technologies and WeRide have started offering autonomous Robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh, marking the first time...
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Uber and WeRide Begin Offering Autonomous Robotaxi Passenger Rides in Saudi Arabia
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Voice of Alexandria - Minnesota
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 24, 2025-- WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD), a global leader in autonomous driving technology, and Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER), have begun offering autonomous Robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh , marking the...
Athar Awards 2025 winners celebrate Saudi creativity
The 2025 edition of the Athar Awards awarded 87 awards to the top winners across different categories to campaigns, teams and individuals. The third edition of Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity closed with a packed evening celebrating the...
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Saudi Arabia Scraps Decades-Old Kafala System, Easing Restrictions for 13 Million Migrant Workers
Riyadh, October 22: Saudi Arabia has abolished the five-decade old Kafala labour sponsorship system that allowed Kafala (employers) to have inhuman control over employees, including seizing travel documents and taking decision on when they could...
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Riyadh outlaws recruitment and work permit fees on domestic workers
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging domestic workers any fees for recruitment, work permits or residency documents, introducing penalties of up to 20,000 Saudi riyals and a three-year ban on hiring for violations. According to...
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Ma’aden Leads Gold Sector Expansion in Saudi Arabia with New Discoveries
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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia is accelerating its efforts to expand the mining industry and position gold as a cornerstone of the national economy as part of Vision 2030, which aims to diversify income sources and reduce dependence on oil. The Kingdom’s strategy...
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Rich countries are breaking their 1.5°C obligation: CAN study finds no credible commitments to fossil phase-out, finance, or Just Transition in new Climate Plans.
24 October 2025 CAN International calls for strengthened plans by COP31 Developed countries’ latest national climate plans (NDCs 3.0) expose a stark truth: those most responsible for the climate crisis are still refusing to lead its solution. A...
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Saudi Arabia prohibits employers from charging domestic workers for recruitment, iqama
Saudi Arabia has barred employers from charging domestic workers any fees, including recruitment, work permit, iqama, and change of profession, offering a major relief to employees. The provisions are outlined in the newly released Guide to the...
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KSIA, TOURISE 2025 partner to boost sustainable tourism, logistics
King Salman International Airport (KSIA), a Public Investment Fund company, has signed a strategic partnership with TOURISE Summit (TOURISE 2025), aiming to enhance the Kingdom’s position as a global tourism and aviation hub by leveraging...
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Eighteen showcases future of Pakistani real estate at PIPEX 2025 Jeddah
ISLAMABAD: Eighteen, Pakistan’s most prestigious mixed-use real estate development, proudly participated in the 10th edition of the Pakistan International Property Exhibition (PIPEX) held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. PIPEX serves as a leading...
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Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging domestic workers for recruitment, work permit
Saudi Arabia has banned employers from charging any fees to their domestic workers, including for recruitment and work permits, setting maximum penalties of a fine worth 20,000 riyals (SR) and a three-year ban on hiring, according to Saudi...
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Finance Minister Smotrich apologizes for insulting Saudi Arabia while dismissing ‘Palestine’ recognition in exchange for peace
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All Israel News
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Israeli minister of Finance Bezalel Smotrich speaks at the Makor Rishon conference in Jerusalem on Oct. 23, 2025. (Photo: Liron Moldovan/Flash90) Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich was forced to apologize on Thursday, after he mocked Saudi...
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Saudi abolishes Kafala System. How it could help millions of Indian migrant workers
In a welcome relief for millions of migrant workers, Saudi Arabia has officially ended the Kafala System, giving them more rights and freedom to work in the kingdom. The Kafala System (sponsor system) had been in place in Saudi Arabia and much of...
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Nextracker forms JV in Saudi Arabia, raises FY guidance
The JV is expected to begin its business during the first quarter of 2026. The establishment of a JV in Saudi Arabia comes at a time when tracker demand in the country has been on the rise over the last year. Indeed, Saudi Arabia, along with...
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