Saudi Arabia champions global partnerships to power a sustainable mineral future

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to global partnership and collaboration in shaping the future of the minerals industry, as H.E. Khalid Al Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral...

Saudi TDF wraps up Grow Tourism Accelerator with 17 startups

The Tourism Development Fund (TDF), Saudi Arabia’s national enabler of the tourism sector, has concluded the Grow Tourism Accelerator – Second Cohort Demo Day in Riyadh. Organised by (TDF Grow), the Fund’s non-financial enablement arm, the event...

EVIQ, Apsco to expand EV charging infrastructure across Saudi Arabia

Image: Supplied Electric vehicle infrastructure company EVIQ has signed a landmark agreement with Apsco, a national energy provider, to deploy fast EV charging stations across Saudi Arabia, in a move aimed at strengthening the kingdom’s electric...

White Milano signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Saudi Fashion Commission

Fresh from Riyadh Fashion Week- where it debuted its first Designer Wholesale Showroom, bringing together around 50 Saudi and international designers- Milan-based trade show White has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the...

Saudi Arabia's mining exploration spending tops $280m in 2024

Officials at a mining site. Image courtesy: SPA Saudi Arabia's mining exploration spending increased fivefold in four years, reaching SAR1.05 billion ($280.5 million) in 2024, up from SAR501 million ($133.5 million) in 2023, and up from SAR205...

KAFD DMC And Samsung Electronics Sign MoU To Power Smart City Innovation In Riyadh

KAFD DMC and Samsung Electronics have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to explore advanced smart city solutions The King Abdullah Financial District Development and Management Company (KAFD DMC), Riyadh’s premier business and lifestyle...

Austria Plans to Expand Investment in Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Market

Austria has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening and expanding the presence of its companies within Saudi Arabia’s tourism and investment landscape, in a step that aims to achieve shared economic diversification and boost the strong...

Energy Secretary Chris Wright calls US delay on global shipping carbon tax a win against ‘climate nonsense’

Last week, the U.S. successfully pushed members of the International Maritime Organization to delay a vote on adopting the net-zero framework, which would impose a carbon tax on shipping. For months, the Trump administration has worked to block...

Symposium explores Oman’s intangible cultural heritage, sustainable knowledge

Muscat: The German University of Technology today hosted a national symposium titled "Living Heritage: A Human Story and the Sustainability of Knowledge." The symposium was held under the patronage of Eng. Ibrahim bin Said Al Kharousi,...

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...

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...

Climate-Warming Methane Emissions from the World’s Biggest Livestock Companies Are Bigger Than From Major Oil and Gas Companies

The world’s biggest meat and dairy companies are responsible for emitting more climate-warming methane than all of the countries in the European Union and United Kingdom combined, according to a new assessment published Monday. Livestock, mostly...

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. +...

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...

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...

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...

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...