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Saudi Arabia tops 100m. domestic and inbound tourist mark for the second year in a row in 2024
Travel Daily News
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June 25, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector saw record growth in 2024, welcoming 116 million tourists and generating SAR 284 billion in total spending. RIYADH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – The Ministry of Tourism has released its 2024 Annual Statistical Report on...
Saudi Arabia Showcases Progress in Women's Economic Participation at High-Level Regional Dialogue
Asharq Al-Awsat
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June 25, 2025
Saudi Arabia participated in a high-level regional dialogue focused on enhancing women's economic participation alongside government representatives from Gulf states, including the UAE and Bahrain. The event, held in Dubai on June 17–18, was...
Saudi Arabia bans cold stores from selling tobacco, vegetables and meats
Gulf Daily News Online
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Saudi Arabia has banned small grocery stores from selling tobacco, dates, meats, vegetables, and fruit under a new regulation issued by Municipalities Minister Majed bin Abdullah Al Hogail. The decision takes effect immediately; existing...
Saudi Arabia Construction Equipment Market Forecast Report 2025-2030: Saudi Ports Expansion And New Logistics Parks Drive Material Handling Equipment Demand
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Saudi Arabia Construction Equipment Market is forecasted to expand from 37,272 units in 2024 to 52,621 units by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.92%. Key growth drivers include significant investments in public...
Saudi Arabia plants 50mln seedlings in Rub' al Khali
Zawya
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RIYADH — The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification, in collaboration with Aramco, successfully sowed approximately 50 million seeds of native plant species — Arta, Arfaj, Dhamran, and Ramth — across three...
Saudi Arabia Quietly Shielded U.S. Assets from Imminent Iranian Strike
Watan
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June 25, 2025
Home/News/Saudi Arabia Quietly Shielded U.S. Assets from Imminent Iranian Strike News Watan-In a move that revealed covert coordination and precise behind-the-scenes maneuvering, Saudi Arabia successfully protected U.S. military aircraft and...
ECB joins forces with BCCI to thwart new Saudi Arabia-backed T20 competition
The Guardian
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June 25, 2025
The England and Wales Cricket Board has joined forces with the Board of Control for Cricket in India to try to thwart a new global Twenty20 league backed by Saudi Arabia. Under plans that emerged in Australia this year, Saudi’s SRJ Sports...
Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Region Taps PATA for Tourism Development
FTN News
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June 25, 2025
The Aseer Region Development Authority (ASDA) has officially joined the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), marking a major step forward in the region’s efforts to establish itself as a global tourism destination. Situated in the scenic...
Cristiano Ronaldo sends message to outgoing Al-Nassr boss Stefano Pioli - as Italian becomes fourth manager to depart during superstar's time in Saudi Arabia
Daily Mail
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June 25, 2025
Cristiano Ronaldo shared a message of thanks on social media His post came in reply to official confirmation from the club that Pioli would leave LISTEN to Whistleblowers: Are Arsenal fans right to think they've been aggrieved by the fixtures? By...
Tommy Fury drops Jake Paul rematch hint as he sends warning message two years on from victory in Saudi Arabia
Daily Mail
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June 25, 2025
Tommy Fury has dropped a major hint regarding a potential Jake Paul rematch Fury, 26, defeated Paul, 28, on a split decision in Saudi Arabia in 2023 Now, the Englishman, has fuelled talk of another fight with his latest comments By ZAC CAMPBELL...
Experience at the edge: Redefining CX for Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030
MENAFN
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June 25, 2025
(MENAFN- Weber Shandwick) In 2016, Saudi Arabia launched Vision 2030, a sweeping national agenda to future-proof its economy, reduce reliance on oil and enhance quality of life for citizens. Built around the pillars of a vibrant society, a...
Saudi Arabia completes SR2.4bn sukuk issuance
MEED
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June 25, 2025
The government’s latest issuance was structured into five tranches Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on project news,...
Gold rates today in Saudi Arabia – 25 June 2025
ARY News
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June 25, 2025
The 24-karat gold rates in Saudi Arabia was recorded at SAR 4,758 per tola on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. According to the data provided by Forex.pk, the current gold rates of 10 grams of 24-karat gold stands at SAR 4,084, while the price of one...
Saudi Arabia bans small grocery stores from selling tobacco, fresh produce, and meat
The Times of India
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June 25, 2025
The new rules also set minimum floor space requirements: 24 sq m for grocery stores, 100 sq m for supermarkets, and 500 sq m for hypermarkets/ (Representational Image) Saudi Arabia has announced a major overhaul of its retail regulations, banning...
Why is the Michelin Guide launching in Saudi Arabia?
The Spectator
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June 25, 2025
Having only a short time ago been synonymous with the terrors of its Wahabiist regime, the temptations and pleasures of Saudi Arabia now seem to know no bounds. Whether it’s Emily Maitlis crooning over the feel of her all-covering abaya as she...
Egypt: PARAGON Developments opens its 1st regional office in Saudi Arabia
Zawya
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Arab Finance: PARAGON Developments has opened its first regional office in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, according to an emailed press release. This strategic expansion shows PARAGON’s commitment to spreading its expertise while backing local communities...
World : Saudi Arabia Gears Up To Receive Umrah Performers For 1447 AH Season
Bernama
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June 25, 2025
RIYADH, June 25 (Bernama-SPA) -- The Saudi General Directorate of Passports has completed preparations at the international entry points to receive Umrah performers arriving for the 1447 AH Umrah season, ensuring smooth procedures from arrival to...
Saudi Arabia Vows to Avoid Involvement in Any Military Action against Iran
Tasnim News Agency
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June 25, 2025
In a telephone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday, Mohammed bin Salman condemned the Zionist regime’s acts of aggression against Iran. "In addition to efforts to create unity among all countries to condemn this...
Taking tilapia production to a new level in Saudi Arabia
The Fish Site
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Can you briefly describe your aquaculture career? I hold a BSc in aquaculture from Al-Azhar University. During my studies, I took training courses in aquaculture systems before graduating, including in aquaponics and recirculating aquaculture...
Saudi Arabia's trade surplus soars 52% to $16.8bln in 1Q 2025
Zawya
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's trade balance recorded a surplus exceeding SR63 billion during the first quarter of 2025, achieving a growth of 52 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024, when the surplus exceeded SR41 billion, according to data...