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Saudi Arabia forms Riyadh Company to lead Expo 2030 preparations
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July 1, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has created Expo 2030 Riyadh Company, a dedicated entity to execute the kingdom’s World Expo 2030 commitment. This move marks a key operational phase in the country’s wider Vision 2030 agenda, as it...
Saudi Arabia Rewards Families of 1,000 Palestinian Authority Terrorists
The Jewish Press
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July 1, 2025
There has long been speculation about Saudi Arabia normalizing its relations with Israel as part of US President Donald Trump’s “Abraham Accords” despite periodic denials from Riyadh. Those denials took on added significance a few weeks ago with...
Trip.com Group Champions Sustainable, Inclusive Travel in 2024 Report
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July 1, 2025
Trip.com Group, a leading global travel service provider, has released its latest Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s significant progress in sustainability, centred around its “Friendly Four” framework...
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Trescon’s CARE Series Debuts in Riyadh to Support Saudi’s $266B Sustainability Vision
Breaking Travel News
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July 1, 2025
In response to Saudi Arabia’s ambitious clean energy and sustainability vision and the global urgency for climate solutions, Trescon proudly unveils the KSA edition of CARE – the Climate Action & Renewable Energy Expo, debuting in Riyadh on 8–9...
How Al Hilal’s CWC win over Man City shifts perceptions of Saudi football
Al Jazeera
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July 1, 2025
Riyadh-based club Al Hilal and the Saudi Pro League (SPL) have made a habit of making international headlines in recent years, but almost exclusively it’s been for off-field matters involving money and player transfers. Whether it was Brazilian...
UAE: How passengers can perform Umrah with free transit visa during layovers in Saudi Arabia
The Times of India
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King Abdulaziz International Airport/ Image (File) Saudi Arabia is now offering a convenient and cost-effective way for international travelers, including GCC residents, to perform Umrah during layovers in the Kingdom. By booking flights with...
Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal stuns Manchester City at Club World Cup
United Press International (UPI)
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Al Hilal's Kalidou Koulibaly (C) celebrates his goal with Marcos Leonardo (L) and Ruben Neves during a win over Manchester City at the FIFA Club World Cup on Monday in Orlando, Fla. Photo by Miguel Rodriguez/EPA July 1 (UPI) -- Marcos Leonardo...
Iranian envoy hails Saudi support in cooling regional tensions
Daily Times
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July 1, 2025
Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ali Reza Enayati, praised Saudi Arabia for helping ease tensions and reviving talks between the two nations. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, he likened the progress to successes that normally take years. Enayati...
Hosting World Cup in 2034 to present transport challenge for Saudi Arabia, report claims
Logistics Manager
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July 1, 2025
A report from global consultancy Roland Berger has identified several transport-related challenges that Saudi Arabia must tackle ahead of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. On 11 December 2024, Saudi Arabia was formally confirmed as the host nation...
Al-Hilal star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic demands respect be shown to Saudi Pro League after stunning Club World Cup win over Man City - and urges detractors to 'criticise us now'
Daily Mail
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July 1, 2025
Manchester City were left reeling after succumbing to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal The Saudi Pro League side are undefeated in their four Club World Cup matches Watch every Club World Cup match free on DAZN. Sign Up Now By TUM BALOGUN Published: 04:59...
Is Al Hilal’s landmark win over City the moment Saudi football arrived?
The National News
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You can have all the shiniest baubles in the world, but nothing earns credibility like achievement. The Saudi Pro League (SPL) has Cristiano Ronaldo. They had Neymar. Maybe Lionel Messi will end up in Riyadh or Jeddah next. All great, of course....
Senate President Proposes Direct Flights between Cambodia and Saudi Arabia
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 01, 2025 -- Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, President of the Senate of Cambodia, has proposed the establishment of direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Cambodia to boost bilateral cooperation and enhance...
UAS Provides Trip Support for Hajj Pilgrimage Flights
Aviation International News
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UAS Provides Trip Support for Hajj Pilgrimage Flights Gulf-based company helped operators of more than 2,000 aircraft flying into Saudi Arabia Trip support specialist UAS arranged more than 2,000 flight permits for aircraft carrying pilgrims to...
Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal ‘had to climb Mount Everest without oxygen’ in shock Club World Cup win over Manchester City
CNN
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July 1, 2025
CNN — Simone Inzaghi has only been head coach of Al-Hilal for a matter of weeks, but already he has led the Saudi Arabian side to the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup. Al-Hilal secured a spot in the last eight of the tournament in sensational...
Saudi hospitality sector sees record double-digit growth
Travel & Tourism News Middle East
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Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 151 Saudi hospitality sector is enjoying record double-digit growth as global interest rises, with its hotels welcoming 30 million global visitors in 2024. Looking ahead, the target is to attract 70 million...
Greek Golden Visa vs Other Residency Options: Why It’s Gaining Ground Among Saudi Investors
Eye of Riyadh
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Greek Golden Visa vs Other Residency Options: Why It’s Gaining Ground Among Saudi Investors Residency by investment has become a reliable Plan B for Saudi nationals seeking safety, global mobility, and asset diversification. Among various options,...
Prabowo leaves for Saudi Arabia and Brazil
Antara
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July 1, 2025
Jakarta (ANTARA) - President Prabowo Subianto left for Saudi Arabia from Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon to discuss Hajj implementation, from where he will head to Brazil to attend the BRICS Summit. Prabowo is...
National Assembly President Meets Saudi Shura Council Speaker
AKP
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AKP Phnom Penh, July 01, 2025 -- Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia, met here on July 1 with Hon. Dr. Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, Speaker of the Shura...
UAE Tourism Industry Shatters Records: Revenue Soars Past $70 Billion in 2024
Times of Dubai
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July 1, 2025
Dubai, UAE — June 27, 2025- The UAE tourism industry is celebrating a year like never before. In 2024, it made a huge mark on the country’s economy. Travel and tourism brought in AED 257.3 billion, which is about $70 billion. This is a new record...
Saudi Heritage Commission Launches Campaign to Highlight Importance of Archaeological Preservation
Asharq Al-Awsat
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July 1, 2025
Almost three quarters of the globe's cultural and natural heritage sites are threatened by too little or too much water, the UN's cultural agency said on Tuesday. As a result of rising temperatures, extreme weather events including hurricanes,...