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Finnovex Saudi Arabia 2025 Set To Drive Fintech Innovation And Collaboration In Riyadh

MENAFN · August 17, 2025

(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

Arab Times · August 17, 2025

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 Times · August 17, 2025

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

Get French Football News · August 17, 2025

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

Greek Reporter · August 17, 2025

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....

Was Robertson's title win in Saudi Arabia greater than his Crucible triumph 15 years ago?

Eurosport · August 17, 2025

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 News · August 17, 2025

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 · August 17, 2025

(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...

Saudi Arabia Commends ‘Alaska Summit’, Reaffirms Support for Diplomatic Dialogue

Asharq Al-Awsat · August 17, 2025

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...

Saudi Arabia: 21,997 violators of laws held in a week

Gulf News ·

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.

Non-resident foreigners can now own property in Saudi Arabia via digital IDs

What's on Saudi Arabia · August 17, 2025

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 · August 17, 2025

(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...

Saudi Arabia will not normalise relations with a genocidal maniac, says Prince Turki al-Faisal

The Siasat Daily · August 17, 2025

Riyadh: Former Saudi intelligence chief Prince Turki al-Faisal has ruled any possibility of normalisation with Israel under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labelling him a “war criminal” and a “genocidal maniac.” In an interview with CNN’s...

Saudi Arabia: ZATCA Foils Attempt To Smuggle 28.9 Kg Of Cocaine Through Jeddah Islamic Port

Gulf Insider · August 17, 2025

The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 28.9 kilograms of cocaine into the Kingdom through Jeddah Islamic Port. Authority spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi said the narcotics were discovered hidden inside a...

Mitsubishi Power: Saudi Arabia a Key Hub for Our Sustainable Energy Investments

Asharq Al-Awsat · August 17, 2025

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’s land tax to unlock real estate as foreign buyers eye properties

The National News ·

New land tax rules that came into effect in Saudi Arabia this month are expected to spur the development of property projects and boost housing supply. The kingdom increased the annual levy on undeveloped land to as much as 10 per cent of the...

Indoor heat overwhelms Saudi Arabia's cooks, bakers

The Peninsula · August 17, 2025

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...

Ronnie O'Sullivan misses out on huge sum after losing in Saudi Arabia Masters title by one frame

GB News · August 17, 2025

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...

After DJs and raves, Saudi Arabia promotes home-grown culture

GEO TV · August 17, 2025

First, Saudi Arabia opened its doors to Western raves and music festivals. Now it's turning to long-neglected Saudi traditions as it seeks to draw tourists and reshape its national identity. In "Terhal", a lavish stage show in Riyadh, an actor in...

Delhi Shocker: 39-Year-Old Man Arrested in Hauz Qazi for Raping 65-Year-Old Mother After She Returns From Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia

Latestly · August 17, 2025

New Delhi, August 17: A 39-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping his 65-year-old mother in the Hauz Qazi area in the national capital, Delhi police said on Sunday. Police said the complainant, 65, filed a complaint at the Hauz Qazi...