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Indian man arrested after 26 yrs for murder in Saudi Arabia
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently arrested Mohammad Dilshad, an Indian national who had been on the run for 26 years after allegedly committing a murder in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in October 1999. In a statement...

Syria, Saudi Arabia Discusses Boosting Economic Cooperation
Riyadh, SANA-Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar discussed with Saudi Minister of Commerce Dr. Majid al-Qasabi ways to enhance bilateral cooperation between Syria and Saudi Arabia and to develop available investment...

Anthony Cacace calls out rival after missing out on Saudi Arabia fight
Anthony Cacace has called out Raymond Ford following the American’s unanimous decision win over Abraham Nova — who stepped in as a late replacement for Cacace — on Saturday. The Belfast fighter was originally set to face Ford in Saudi Arabia but...

Anthony Cacace sends message to Raymond Ford after American's win in Saudi Arabia
Anthony Cacace has called out Raymond Ford after the American recorded a unanimous points victory over Abraham Nova - a late replacement for Cacace - on Saturday. Belfast man Cacace was forced to pull out of a Saudi Arabia showdown with Ford due...

Saudi Arabia caps foreign ownership in listed firms at 49%: Only six types of investors can qualify
Foreign strategic investors are exempt from the 49% cap, while other non-resident investors face a 10% ownership limit per company/ Image: X Saudi Arabia’s Capital Market Authority (CMA) has introduced new regulations governing foreign investment...

Finnovex Saudi Arabia 2025 Set To Drive Fintech Innovation And Collaboration In Riyadh
(MENAFN- Zex PR Wire) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17th August 2025, ZEX PR WIRE , With just one month to go, the countdown has officially begun for the 32nd global edition of the Finnovex Series - Finnovex Saudi Arabia 2025, taking place on September...

Robertson wins Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters title
Australia's Neil Robertson poses with the championship trophy. JEDDAH, Aug 17, (Xinhua): Australia's Neil Robertson edged seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-9 in a dramatic final on Saturday night to claim the Saudi Arabia Snooker...

Iran, Saudi Arabia entering strategic rapprochement, says Iranian envoy
TEHRAN – Iran and Saudi Arabia are deepening their diplomatic and strategic engagement, addressing shared regional challenges, according to Iranian Ambassador to Riyadh Alireza Enayati. Speaking to IRNA in an interview published on Saturday,...

Benjamin Pavard uninterested in Saudi Arabia move amid interest from Lille and Galatasaray
4Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard (29) is expected to reject the opportunity to join Saudi Pro League side Neom SC, as per Foot Mercato. The 29-year-old would be allowed to leave Christian Chivur’s Nerazzurri should a suitable bid be presented...

Greece Considers Extending Patriot Air Defense Mission in Saudi Arabia
Patriot Missile Battery System. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Glenn Fawcett Public Domain Greece is considering extending the deployment of its Patriot Missile Battery (PMB) mission in Saudi Arabia, part of the kingdom’s long-range air defense system....
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Was Robertson's title win in Saudi Arabia greater than his Crucible triumph 15 years ago?
It is easy to get swept away by the emotion of momentous events in life, good or bad, especially involving hatches, matches and dispatches. By extension, epic sporting triumphs offer giddy elation or brutal despair, by their very nature tending to...

Saudi Arabia arrests nearly 22,000 illegal residents, crackdown intensifies
Daijiworld Media Network - Riyadh Riyadh, Aug 17: Saudi security authorities detained 21,997 illegal residents and law violators between August 7 and 13, 2025, during nationwide inspections, the Ministry of Interior said. Operations targeted...

Exel by Merak Showcases Saudi Arabia’s Next Generation of Game Studios at Exel Gaming Accelerator First Demo Day
(MENAFN- Edelman) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, August 17 – Exel by Merak, Saudi Arabia’s premier gaming accelerator, hosted its first-ever Demo Day. Showcasing 17 gaming startups selected from a competitive pool of over +300global applications, the...
Non-resident foreigners can now own property in Saudi Arabia via digital IDs
As part of the new expat property ownership law Saudi Arabia has just announced the use of digital IDs to allow non-Saudi, non-resident foreigners to own property in the Kingdom. This is everything we know about the digital ID property ownership...

Sony Delivers Big on Home Entertainment With the BRAVIA 5 98” Set to Launch In Saudi Arabia
(MENAFN- Atteline) Harnessing advanced AI and Mini LED technology set to deliver unprecedented picture quality and room filling sound tailored to every moment (Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 August 2025) – Sony Middle East and Africa today announces its...

Mitsubishi Power: Saudi Arabia a Key Hub for Our Sustainable Energy Investments
Saudi Arabia has emerged as one of Mitsubishi Power’s most strategic global markets and a prime destination for its sustainable energy investments, in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 agenda for localization and clean energy. The Japanese...

Saudi Arabia: 21,997 violators of laws held in a week
In addition, 18,149 violators were referred to their diplomatic missions to obtain travel documents, while 2,973 were completing travel reservations. So far, 12,861 violators have been deported, according to the ministry.

Indoor heat overwhelms Saudi Arabia's cooks, bakers
An Egyptian baker works in front of an oven at a bakery in Riyadh on August 14, 2025, during the soaring summer heat. (Photo by Fayez Nureldine / AFP) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Baker Eid Ahmed just can't get away from Saudi Arabia's notorious heat: he...

Saudi Arabia Commends ‘Alaska Summit’, Reaffirms Support for Diplomatic Dialogue
Saudi Arabia on Saturday emphasized its support for all diplomatic efforts aimed at peacefully resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict and achieving lasting peace between the two nations. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said...

Ronnie O'Sullivan misses out on huge sum after losing in Saudi Arabia Masters title by one frame
Australian Neil Robertson secured one of the most significant triumphs of his career by defeating Ronnie O'Sullivan 10-9 in an enthralling Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters final in Jeddah. The loss saw The Rocket agonisingly lose out on the £500,000...