At Saudi comedy fest, American free speech becomes the punchline

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia -- For weeks, ridicule poured in against the American comedians set to perform this week in Saudi Arabia -- a country not known for its civil liberties. But by the time they took to the stage, the comedians had turned the joke...

Saudi Shipper Bahri to Double Fleet in Expansion

By Anthony Di Paola (Bloomberg) — Saudi shipping company Bahri plans to nearly double its fleet and expand its share of the country’s trade, as the Middle Eastern energy producer strengthens its economy by channeling more business through its...

NFPA collaborates with MODON to leverage best practices in fire safety and prevention in Saudi Arabia

The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MODON, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones. Through this collaboration, the two parties have...

Elitser Technologies Enhances Regional Capabilities with Advanced NOC, SOC, and AI Services

Jignasu Rathod, CEO & Managing Director at Elitser Technologies, explains that the company has expanded its regional presence with a new Saudi office, advanced NOC and SOC services, a dedicated AI division, and ISO certifications — positioning...

Why Comedy Fans Are So Angry At The Riyadh Comedy Festival — And The Comedians Involved

The stand-up comedy community and its legion of fans are currently in upheaval over some of its most popular and respected talents' decision to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. Though the country is in the midst of an...

Wrestling veteran explains how Tony Khan can counter WWE WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia (Exclusive)

WWE is set to hold the 2027 edition of WrestleMania in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The decision has drawn ire from many fans of the product, but presents an opportunity for AEW to gain favor with North American wrestling fans. Tony Khan has the...

"It's a slap in the face"- Hall of Famer not happy with WWE hosting WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia (Exclusive)

WWE recently announced that WrestleMania 43 will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The decision has drawn the ire of fans and analysts alike, with many panning the Stamford-based promotion's decision to take The Show of Shows outside North America....

"You take advantage of it" - WWE Hall of Famer says AEW should host a huge PPV to combat WrestleMania in Saudi Arabia (Exclusive)

AEW has a huge opportunity to take advantage of one of WWE's biggest decisions, according to a WWE Hall of Famer. The Stamford-based promotion recently made the major decision to relocate WrestleMania away from North America and Canada, with the...

Sudan PM unveils $100bn Saudi investment plan and GERD review

Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil El Tayeb Idris has announced a $100 billion package of investment projects proposed to Saudi Arabia and a fresh review of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with Ethiopia and Egypt. Speaking at a press...

Fitness leaders reveal the future of Saudi Arabia’s fitness and wellness economy at FIBO Arabia

Discussions during the panel focused on price promotions and discount-driven marketing, learnings from developed markets and attracting new target audiences, including women and seniors FIBO Arabia takes place until Friday, 3 October at the Riyadh...

EU director-general calls Saudi Arabia ‘key partner’ for regional stability

“The main objective (of the visit) is to strengthen the relationship between the EU and Saudi Arabia,” Stefano Sannino said His position was created by the EU just seven months ago to strengthen ties with the region Lama Alhamawi RIYADH: The newly...

Aramco, Honeywell, KAUST sign pact to develop crude-to-chemicals tech

Image: Supplied Saudi Aramco has signed a joint development agreement with US industrial group Honeywell (HON.O) and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) to advance a new technology for converting crude oil directly into...

Neom and civils firms accused of ‘alarming dehumanisation’ of workers in Saudi Arabia

Neom and leading civil engineering and construction firms have been accused of fostering an “environment of alarming dehumanisation” of migrant workers in Saudi Arabia in a report from the Business & Human Rights Resource Centre. The report...

Visitor ID Now Valid for Opening Saudi Bank Accounts

Visitors in Saudi Arabia will be able to open local bank accounts using their “Visitor ID,” following a decision by the Saudi Central Bank to accept the identification document issued by the Ministry of Interior. This marks a major regulatory...

Aramco and Honeywell to Develop Direct Crude-to-Chemicals Tech

Saudi state oil giant Aramco has signed a joint development agreement with U.S. conglomerate Honeywell and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) of Saudi Arabia to co-develop a novel direct Crude-to-Chemicals (CTC) technology....

Saudi Arabia leverages World Defense Show to boost aerospace ambitions

At the heart of Saudi Arabia’s bid to become a regional defense and aerospace power is Vision 2030, a sweeping national plan to diversify the economy and build domestic industries. A cornerstone of this vision is an ambitious target: to localize...

Aramco, Honeywell, KAUST partner on crude-to-chemicals technology

Saudi Aramco, Honeywell, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to co-develop a next-generation direct Crude-to-Chemicals (CTC) technology. The collaboration will focus on...

Italian FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Rome, Riyadh Share Goal of Middle East Peace

Riyadh - Zeinab Ali After half a century, the partnership between Saudi Arabia and the World Bank is entering a new stage, as the relationship evolves from traditional advisory support to a global platform for knowledge transfer. Saudi Arabia’s...

NFPA, Modon tie up to enhance fire safety standards in Saudi industries

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Modon, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones to promote and elevate fire safety standards in industrial facilities across...

Saudi Arabia and UN Launch Global Cybersecurity Capacity-Building Initiative

Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the United Nations, has launched a global initiative to strengthen cybersecurity capacity worldwide. The announcement came during the opening of the Global Cybersecurity Forum in Riyadh on Wednesday, inaugurated...