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Minister Sunil Handunneththi represents Sri Lanka at World Economic Forum in China
Explores advancing public-private partnerships in natural resource management Highlights country’s reform trajectory and investment potential Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunneththi represented Sri Lanka at the 16th...
Saudi healthcare group SMC raises $500mln in debut IPO
Specialized Medical Company (SMC), one of Saudi Arabia’s leading healthcare providers, made its trading debut on the Saudi Exchange following a successful initial public offering (IPO) that raised SAR1.88 billion ($500 million). The IPO saw strong...

‘King of the Hill’: New Dale Gribble Voice Actor Speaks Out
The new voice actor for Dale Gribble on King of the Hill is speaking out. While the late Johnny Hardwick was able to record a few episodes of the Hulu revival, Toby Huss has been tapped to take over. Huss is no stranger to King of the Hill, having...
Saudi non-oil exports up 24.6pc in April
SAUDI Arabia’s non-oil exports saw an annual rise of 24.6 per cent in April, reaching 28.36 billion riyals ($7.56bn) thanks to a sharp increase in re-exports and a strong performance in chemicals and plastics, reports Arab News. According to data...

Saudi Space Agency Announces Launch of 'Madak Space' Experiments to Int’l Space Station
The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced the launch of the winning experiments from the "Madak Space" competition to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of an international space mission that lifted off Wednesday from the Kennedy Space...

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Emir of Qatar on Anniversary of Accession to Reign
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, through the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, officially started the annual ceremony to replace the Kiswa of the Holy Kaaba, a tradition that has...

Saudi Arabia’s Aseer Region Strengthens Its Presence as a Tourism Destination Through PATA Membership
Post Views: 175 Known for its cool mountain climate, rich cultural heritage, and spectacular natural landscapes, Aseer is rapidly emerging as one of Saudi Arabia’s most distinctive tourism destinations. ASDA’s decision to join PATA highlights the...

Doctorna Enters Saudi Market Amid Soaring Demand For Digital Healthcare Solutions
(MENAFN- GetNews) Dubai-based healthcare CRM company , Doctorna, is expanding into Saudi Arabi in a major move to tap into the Kingdom's fast-growing demand for digital health infrastructure. Founder and CEO, Ashraf Altawashi, confirmed the...

WWE Employees Stuck In Qatar As Saudi Arabia Halts Civilian Air Traffic (WWE News)
WWE production staff hit major travel problems yesterday. WWE.comWith plenty of discussion over WWE's latest scheduled trip to Saudi Arabia for Night of Champions this weekend, those production employees who flew in early for the Premium Live...

WWE Wrestlers No Longer Get Bonuses For Wrestling In Saudi Arabia (WWE News)
There are no extra financial incentives for WWE talent heading to Saudi Arabia. WWE.comThere's been a lot of talk about whether or not WWE might change the location for Night Of Champions 2025 last minute or even cancel the event outright...

C Raja Mohan writes: Eurasian powers must find political answers to security problems
Having shaken the Middle East by bombing Iran’s nuclear facilities and facilitating a fragile ceasefire between Tel Aviv and Tehran, US President Donald Trump has turned his disruptive energies to Europe. This week’s NATO summit in The Hague is a...

WWE's Relationship With Saudi Arabia Has Changed A Lot In 7 Years
In 2018, WWE announced a 10-year deal with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Sport that would bring two major WWE events to the country each year. This relationship has seen a whole host of both positives and negatives, both from a business side and a...

Threat to IPL? BCCI, ECB set to unite to oppose ambitious Rs 34,000 crore Saudi T20 League
Cricket News Saudi's SRJ Sports Investments is planning to launch the Saudi T20 League, valued at around $400 million. However, it is unlikely to receive backing from the BCCI or the ECB. BCCI is set to oppose Saudi T20 league to protect the IPL....
78.8% of Saudi travellers go solo this summer: Wego
Wego, the Middle East's online travel marketplace, has revealed a shift in travel patterns for summer 2025, highlighting a sharp rise in solo travel and a growing demand for luxury accommodations among Saudi travellers. Single travellers now...

OpenAI says Chinese AI firm Zhipu AI is gaining ground with government contracts
Chinese start-up Zhipu AI is gaining traction with government contracts in several countries, according to a report by OpenAI on Wednesday. The company is part of China’s broader push to become a global leader in artificial intelligence and reduce...

New Notre Dame star signs up for FIBA World Cup battle with international commitment
14:25 ET, 25 Jun 2025 New Notre Dame signing Vanessa de Jesus will bid for international glory this summer when she represents the Philippines in the FIBA Asia Cup in China. The Fighting Irish secured the services of the 23-year-old point guard...

AGU Researcher Explores Impact of Sustainable Leadership Practices on Sustainable Performance Through Social Innovation Capabilities in Saudi Arabia
Ms. Ghuzail Maqbool Al Buqmi, a researcher in the Department of Innovation and Technology Management at the College of Education, Administrative and Technical Sciences at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU), conducted a study to examine the impact...

Why are world's richest moving to this Muslim nation? India's millionaires also on list, not Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, it is..
The record exodus of high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), those possessing over $1million in liquid assets, was witnessed in 2025., Around 142,000 millionaires are likely to relocate to new countries in 2025, with the number expected to rise to...

King of The Hill Will Get Its Own Beer For Series Revival
This August, Arlen, Texas is set to make a return as Hulu will be releasing all ten episodes of the King of The Hill revival on its streaming service. Taking place years after the original series finale, things are looking a little different when...

Muharram 2025 begins: Hijri New Year confirmed after moon sighting in Saudi Arabia
Following the moon sighting in Saudi Arabia on June 25, the Hijri New Year 1447 officially commenced, with the UAE set to observe a holiday on June 27/ (Representational image) The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, has officially...