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Saudi, Syrian Communications Ministers Discuss Boosting Technical Partnerships
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Türkiye’s economy grew by 4.8% in the second quarter, above expectations despite a prolonged monetary tightening effort, official data showed on Monday. Second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) grew 1.6% from the previous quarter on a...
Saudi: MIS rolls out $55.73mln joint agreements
Zawya
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Riyadh - Al Moammar Information Systems Company (MIS) has penned a managed services contract valued at SAR 125.90 million with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University. The deal covers operating the university’s digital work environment systems and...
Securing our future: the vital role of sustainable desalination
Smart Water Magazine
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September 1, 2025
We are no longer talking about climate change, rather, it is about the interference with the classic water cycle, which is redefining global water security for millions globally. The evolving climate exerts unprecedented stress on our planet's...
FedEx Bolsters Commitment to Saudi Arabia with Expanded Presence Aligned to Vision 2030
Middle East News 247
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September 1, 2025
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, today announced the completion of its transition to a direct-serve presence in Saudi Arabia. This milestone comes amid robust economic growth in the...
Can AI Slash Pollution? Fossil Fuel Industry Is Investing in Boosting Oil Production, Profits Instead
The Good Men Project - California
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September 1, 2025
By Sharon Kelly on DeSmog Artificial intelligence (AI) use is spreading rapidly among oil drillers and other fossil energy companies — and some are now promoting plans to give “agentic” or autonomous AI key roles in risky real-world operations...
Putting Saudi Arabia in the driver’s seat for the future of green mobility
Just Auto
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September 1, 2025
Spearheaded by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, NEOM is a futuristic high-tech project designed to harness technology, sustainability and business for a new planned city in Saudi Arabia. It is part of efforts to diversify Saudi Arabia’s...
“Billions of Birds Will Die Hitting This”: Saudi Arabia’s 105-Mile Mirrored Skyscraper Becomes Death Trap for Migratory Species
Sustainability Times
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September 1, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🏗️ The Line project in Saudi Arabia aims to create a 105-mile-long futuristic city in the desert. 🦅 Concerns arise over the project’s potential impact on migratory birds due to its mirrored facade. ⚠️ Significant construction delays...
Saudi Arabia emphasizes its keenness on quality education and green initiatives at Chile summit
Saudi Gazette
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August 31, 2025
Saudi Gazette report SANTIAGO — Saudi Arabia represented Arab countries through its participation in the World Summit on Teachers, held in Santiago, Chile. On behalf of Minister of Education, the Kingdom’s delegation was headed by Deputy Minister...
Rate of Post-Stroke Depression and Associated Factors in Saudi Single Tertiary Medical Center
Dove Medical Press
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September 1, 2025
Turki Aljuhani,1,2 Shahd Alsubaie,3,4 Abrar M Al-Mutairi,5 Abdulmajeed S Altheyab,1,2 Abdulrahman M Alsahali,1 Abdulrahman S Alhamdan,1 Falah M Alqahtani,1 Lafi H Olayan,2,6 Mohammed Senitan7 1Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Applied...
Portalis Capital signs food safety MoU in Saudi Arabia with Natural Phage technology
Food Business Africa Magazine
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September 1, 2025
SAUDI ARABIA – Portalis Capital Investments LLC is entering into a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia’s National Livestock and Fisheries Development Program (NLFDP), Tanmiah Food Company, and Dutch biotechnology firm Micreos Food...
Saudi Investment Minister Signs MoU in Hong Kong to Attract Strategic Investments
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Minister of Investment, Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the Belt and Road Office of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government of the People’s Republic of China. The agreement...
Asian Paints Global CEO on CureAssure’s role in redefining sustainable construction in GCC
Gulf Business
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September 1, 2025
Joseph Eapen, CEO of Asian Paints Global/Image: Supplied Asian Paints, one of Asia’s most respected names in construction solutions, has taken a bold step into the Middle East with the launch of CureAssure – the world’s first internal curing...
Strategic reflections on consulting in Saudi Arabia: Insights from GGC’s CEO
Consultancy-me.com
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September 1, 2025
In its Saudi Arabia 2025 edition, The Business Year – a global publication known for exclusive interviews and economic insights – featured an interview with Albatoul Alhodaibi, Founder and CEO of GGC. The profile recognizes her leadership in the...
Amman hosts Jordan–Saudi Business Forum Wednesday
Ammon News
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September 1, 2025
Ammon News - Amman is set to host the Jordan–Saudi Business Forum on Wednesday, a one-day event organized by the Jordan Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the Federation of Saudi Chambers, bringing together key stakeholders from a wide...
Saudi Offers Bangladeshis With Leisure Travel Opportunities At National Hajj And Umrah Fair In Dhaka
MENAFN
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August 31, 2025
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Dhaka, August 31, 2025 - The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), under its national tourism brand“Saudi, Welcome to Arabia”, showcased an exciting array of cultural and leisure travel opportunities at the National Hajj and...
Saudi Minister of Industry Launches 4th Edition of 1K Mile Program and Honors Winners
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) Bandar Alkhorayef launched on Saturday the fourth edition of the 1K Mile Program during the closing ceremony of the...
Saudi Arabia is actually home to the world’s longest straight road
What's on Saudi Arabia
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August 31, 2025
I don’t know about you, but I actually never knew that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to the world’s longest stretch of straight road. This is everything we know about the world’s longest straight road in Saudi Arabia. The particular stretch...
Trump Administration Pushes Fossil Fuels Abroad, Strains Alliances, and Undermines Climate Goals
Techstory
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August 31, 2025
The Trump administration is doubling down on fossil fuels, seeking to expand U.S. oil, gas, and coal exports while scaling back its participation in international climate efforts. Framed as an “energy dominance” agenda, the strategy aims to place...
Tadweer receives $24mln loan from Saudi Industrial Development Fund
Zawya
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Riyadh - National Environmental Recycling Company (Tadweeer) secured a SAR 90 million loan from the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) on 28 August. This falls as part of the SAR 170 million credit facilities obtained from the Saudi Awwal...
Impact of Rosacea on the Quality of Life: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia
Dove Medical Press
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September 1, 2025
Introduction A person’s face plays a crucial role in every aspect of life, including social, romantic, and professional interactions. Rosacea is a long-term skin condition marked by a variety of symptoms that fluctuate between periods of...