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Saudi Real Estate: Riyadh To Host Cityscape Global 2025 After $61bn Success Last Year
Gulf Insider
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July 4, 2025
Riyadh will welcome the world’s largest real estate exhibition, Cityscape Global, from November 17–20, 2025 at the Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham. Under the banner “The Future of Urban Living,” the event is co-sponsored by the Ministry...
Saudi Arabia Ranks First in ITU's 2025 ICT Development Index
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 4, 2025
Saudi Arabia secured the top global position in the UN International Telecommunication Union’s information and communications technology (ICT) Development Index for 2025, which evaluates the digital progress of 164 economies across two key...
Saudi Arabia’s NEOM: Inside the world’s most ambitious city of the future
The Times of India
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NEOM’s futuristic urban landscape reimagines sustainable living and innovation on the shores of the Red Sea/ Image: File In the northwest corner of Saudi Arabia, along the pristine shores of the Red Sea, a bold experiment is unfolding, one that...
Saudi AI initiative ‘SAMAI’ trains 330,000 citizens
Madhyamam
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July 4, 2025
More than 334,000 Saudis have benefitted from a national initiative aimed at empowering citizens with artificial intelligence (AI) skills, the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA) announced during the Non-Profit Sector Forum in...
Sheikh Tahnoon and Saudi Crown Prince address regional security in Jeddah talks
The National News
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Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Thursday in support of efforts by the two nations to bolster regional security and...
Emirates A350 soars Into Dubai-Muscat Route With Ease and Modern technology
Times of Dubai
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July 4, 2025
July 4, 2025 | Dubai, UAE– Emirates, the UAE’s national airline, today confirmed it is going to fast-track the introduction of the airline’s latest and most technologically advanced commercial aircraft, the Airbus A350, on the Dubai-Muscat route,...
DeFi Technologies expands to Dubai to meet rising digital asset demand
IBS Intelligence
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By Vriti Gothi Today Cross Border Payments Defi Technologies Digital Banking DeFi Technologies, a financial technology company, has expanded operations in the United Arab Emirates as part of its expansion into the GCC and MENA regions. The company...
Nasdaq-listed DeFi Technologies launches UAE office to expand into MENA
Zawya
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UAE - DeFi Technologies, a financial technology company bridging the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance (DeFi), has launched business in the UAE. The company expanded in the GCC and MENA region with the registration...
SDAIA Explores Generative AI’s Potential to Drive Industrial Innovation in Saudi Arabia
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 4, 2025
The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) has held a meeting in Riyadh to discuss opportunities to enhance industrial innovation in the Kingdom through generative artificial intelligence (AI). The meeting brought together experts from the Ministry...
Indonesia, Saudi Arabia ink $27b deals in energy, mineral sectors
The Jakarta Post
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ndonesia and Saudi Arabia have sealed US$27 billion in private sector deals across various fields, including clean energy, petrochemicals and aviation fuel services. The agreements were signed on Wednesday at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, where...
Saudi: SFDA to penalize 996 erring establishments
Zawya
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RIYADH — Inspection teams from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) have detected violations of 996 establishments during inspection teams carried out during the last two months of April and May. The authority officials conducted 5,912...
US-Iran deal on cards? Donald Trump meets Saudi defence minister; Tehran sets terms for dialog
The Times of India
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July 4, 2025
Saudi defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman (left) (Image: X) and US President Donald Trump (right) (Image: AP) US President Donald Trump met Saudi defence minister Prince Khalid bin Salman at the White House on Thursday to discuss...
Saudi Arabia taking centrestage in world tourism boom, says WEF report
Zawya
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With global tourist trips set to reach 30 billion by 2034 and tourism outpacing economic growth, Saudi Arabia has become a cornerstone in this transformation as the second fastest-growing tourism destination and home to some of the most...
Ericsson Opens Riyadh Headquarters to Accelerate 5G and Innovation Strategy
The Fast Mode
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July 4, 2025
Ericsson has inaugurated its new regional headquarters in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The new headquarters reflects Ericsson’s strong commitment to the Kingdom and the strategic role of the country in the company’s regional operations...
TASC Slashes Tech Hiring Time In Saudi Arabia With Launch Of Tech Vertical AIQU
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- AETOSWire) Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 is driving a significant surge in demand for technology talent, especially in AI and machine learning. However, many companies face challenges such as lengthy hiring processes, high costs, and limited...
Saudi Ninja has increased its market value to $1.5 billion
AK&M
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AK&M 03 July 2025 18:35 The Saudi express delivery company Ninja has raised $250 million in a financing round managed by Riyadh Capital and expects to launch an IPO by 2027. This is reported by foreign media. As a result of the investment, Ninja's...
KAIST, King Saud University to Launch Joint AI Research Institute
Business Korea
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July 4, 2025
KAIST is joining hands with Saudi Arabia’s King Saud University to establish a joint research institute for artificial intelligence (AI). KAIST announced that it held a meeting with King Saud University of Saudi Arabia at its Dogok campus in Seoul...
Prabowo’s Saudi visit: Key takeaways
Middle East Monitor
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July 3, 2025
President Prabowo Subianto has just concluded his first state visit to Saudi Arabia since taking office in October 2024. Over three days in Riyadh, he unveiled a headline-grabbing $27 billion in investment deals—an impressive figure, but one that...
Saudi Arabia Bedsheet Market Growth, Outlook, Trends, and Opportunity 2025-2033
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- IMARC Group) Saudi Arabia Bedsheet Market Overview Base Year: 2024 Historical Years: 2019–2024 Forecast Years: 2025–2033 Market Growth Rate: 3.51% (2025–2033) Demand for premium, comfortable bedding is experiencing consistent growth in...
Saudi Arabia's covert role in US-Israeli aggression on Iran revealed
Press TV
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Saudi Arabia, which professed a public stance against Israel's attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran, secretly participated in intercepting Iranian unmanned aerial vehicles during the 12-day US-supported Israeli aggression, media reports say....