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Saudi Arabia wins bid to host UN World Data Forum 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has secured the hosting rights for the 6th UN World Data Forum, which will take place in Riyadh in 2026. The announcement was made at the…
- Middle East
Saudi inflation at 1.9 pc in Oct amid rising housing prices
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate reached 1.9 percent in October this year, the highest in 14 months, primarily due to increase in housing prices. According to the General…
- Lollywood
‘It’s funny’: Atif Aslam on news of him opposing concert in Saudi
Riyadh: Renowned Pakistani singer Atif Aslam, known for his soulful voice and timeless hits, has been making headlines since yesterday following a viral claim that he refused to perform in Saudi Arabia.…
- Middle East
Extraordinary Arab & Islamic Summit warns of escalating conflict in ME
Riyadh: A resolution passed at an Extraordinary Arab and Islamic Summit in Riyadh has warned of the escalating conflict in the Middle East and its potential regional and global consequences. The resolution,…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince calls Israel’s war on Gaza as ‘genocide’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Israel’s ongoing war on the Gaza Strip a “genocide,” making the first such announcement. His statement came during the opening…
- Middle East
Arab-Islamic summit on Israeli wars in Gaza, Lebanon kicks off in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The Arab-Islamic summit kicked off on Monday afternoon, November 11, in the Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh to discuss Israel’s ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon. The summit, led by…
- Middle East
Hyderabad woman loco pilot raring to ply Riyadh Metro trains
Riyadh: Hyderabad’s Indira Eegalapati is among the few women loco pilots associated with the Riyadh Metro, currently running trial trains and raring to go as the rapid transit system nears completion. “It…
- Middle East
Two Saudi military officers killed, another injured in Yemen
Riyadh: A Saudi officer and a non-commissioned officer were killed and another officer injured in an attack on a military camp in the city of Seiyun in Hadhramaut Governorate, Yemen, according to defence ministry…
- Middle East
Watch: Wonder Garden opens with new attractions in Riyadh
Riyadh: The much-anticipated “Wonder Garden,” one of the most popular zones of Riyadh Season in Saudi Arabia‘s capital Riyadh, has opened its door to visitors. The magical garden-themed amusement park opened following…
- Middle East
Saudi Crown Prince receives world’s first robotic heart transplant team
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received the Saudi medical team that successfully performed the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant at his office in Riyadh on Wednesday,…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia launches Middle East’s largest, most modern film production hub
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recently launched AlHisn Big Time Studios, west of Riyadh, the largest and most modern studios for film and television production in the Middle East. Chairman…
- Middle East
Working conditions lure more Indian women seeking jobs in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: Indians represent the second-largest expatriate community in Saudi Arabia and “welcoming conditions” for women are increasing the kingdom’s appeal for Indian women seeking meaningful employment here, according to the country’s human…
- Middle East
Video: Bronze Age archeological village discovered in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced the discovery of a archaeological village that dates to the Bronze Age called ‘Al-Natah’ in the Khaybar Oasis, located in…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia denies claims of rising deaths due to work conditions
Saudi Arabia has denied media reports alleging an increase in worker deaths owing to poor work conditions in the Kingdom. This comes after ITV’s latest documentary, “Kingdom Uncovered: Inside Saudi Arabia, which…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to host Women’s Tennis Finals for first time
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to host the highly anticipated Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Finals Championship for the first time in the Kingdom. The tournament will be held at…
