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Amazon Payment Services Adds Tamara to Expand BNPL Options in UAE and Saudi Arabia
Fintech News Middle East
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July 9, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox Amazon Payment Services, a digital payments provider in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has added Tamara, a Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) provider in the Gulf...
Oberoi Hotels & Resorts celebrated among world’s best in Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards 2025
The Economic Times
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July 9, 2025
Hospitality chain Oberoi Hotels & Resorts said on Tuesday that it has once again demonstrated its 'global leadership' in the luxury hospitality space with multiple accolades in the Travel + Leisure, USA World's Best Awards 2025- one of the most...
China Opens Up to More Tourists as the U.S. Under Trump Closes Itself Off
TIME Magazine
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July 9, 2025
As the U.S. under President Donald Trump increasingly closes itself off from the world, denying entry to tourists amid a crackdown on border controls and migration, its geopolitical rival China, which has long been known for its relative...
World Stadiums & Arena Development Summit Returns to Riyadh for its Second Edition
Eye of Riyadh
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Following a highly successful inaugural edition in February 2025, the World Stadiums & Arena Development Summit is set to return to Riyadh for its second edition this 1–2 September 2025. This prestigious gathering once again brings together...
Saudi: Commercial registrations for holiday homes and chalets jump 42% in 2Q 2025
Zawya
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RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce recorded a significant increase in the number of commercial registrations related to the hospitality sector during the second quarter of 2025. According to the ministry’s report, the number of commercial...
Airport melodies: Heathrow transforms travel noise into soundtrack
Globetrender
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July 9, 2025
Heathrow has invited a Grammy-nominated musician to sample airport sounds - from conveyor belts to the roar of take-off - and turn them into an ambient track that will be played in terminals throughout the summer. Olivia Palamountain reports...
Saudi Arabia seeks deeper multilateral cooperation for shared development: minister at BRICS summit
Zawya
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed the Kingdom’s aspiration to foster productive cooperation across multilateral platforms in pursuit of shared development and expanded opportunities. On behalf of Crown...
Saudi construction output value soars to $148bln, says report
Zawya
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Growth in Saudi Arabia’s construction activity shows no signs of slowing, with the construction output value for the construction, transport, power, oil & gas, industrial, water and chemical sectors reaching $148 billion in the first half of 2024,...
Boutique Group launches Diploma Program for young Saudi hospitality and culinary talent
Business Traveller
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July 9, 2025
Boutique Group, a Saudi hospitality company dedicated to transforming historic and culturally significant palaces into boutique hotels, has launched a new annual Diploma Program intended to empower talented young Saudi nationals with the...
Saudi Crown Charts Tourism Surge Ahead of 2034 Boom
Arabian Post
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July 5, 2025
Global tourism is projected to reach 30 billion trips by 2034 and contribute $16 trillion to world GDP, growing 1.5 times faster than the global economy, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest report. Amid this surge, Saudi Arabia is...
Letter: New travel bans don’t target worst offenders
Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii
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July 9, 2025
The Trump Administration recently announced a travel ban edict affecting future incoming visitors from 12 countries around the globe. The express reason for the new travel ban is national security, to protect Americans from the threat of global...
HADAF signs a deal to train Saudis in hospitality and culinary arts sectors
ETHRWorld EMEA
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July 9, 2025
In a continued push to strengthen workforce localisation and prepare Saudi talent for emerging opportunities, the Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF), under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, has entered into an...
Business Insights Saudi Arabia wants to power 7% of global AI – but can it earn world's trust?
The National News
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When Saudi Arabia announced its new state-backed artificial intelligence company, Humain, it did so with a level of ambition consistent with its broader economic development plans. Backed by the $940 billion Public Investment Fund, and with $10...
Kazakh athlete detained in Saudi Arabia
KazTAG
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Saudi Arabia. July 9. KazTAG - A Kazakhstani athlete has been detained in Saudi Arabia, said the Telegram channel "They're on their way to pick you up." "Detained by law enforcement agencies. He is currently in Medina. No charges have been brought...
Saudi Arabia Urges Need to End Suffering in Gaza
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Arabia called on Monday for an end to the “catastrophic” situation in Gaza in wake of Israel’s war on the enclave. On behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs...
New visa rules in Saudi Arabia: Here's everything expats need to know
The Times of India
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Saudi Arabia introduces a skill-based permit system, transforming the expat workforce/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s new visa policy now considers skills, experience, and salary. Expats are grouped into three levels: high-skilled, skilled, and...
Saudi Arabia seeks deeper multilateral cooperation for shared development, says foreign minister at BRICS summit
Saudi Gazette
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July 7, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIO DE JANEIRO — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed the Kingdom’s aspiration to foster productive cooperation across multilateral platforms in pursuit of shared development and expanded opportunities. On...
Saudia and Vietnam Airlines Announce Codeshare Partnership
Eye of Riyadh
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Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, signed a codeshare agreement with Vietnam Airlines to enhance connectivity between the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration aims to offer guests...
TDF Opens Registration for Fourth Cohort of “Tourism Olou” Graduate Program
Eye of Riyadh
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The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has announced the opening of registration for the fourth edition of its flagship “Tourism Olou” program, a premier graduate training initiative designed to attract exceptional Saudi talent from top local and...
New Work Permit Rules in Saudi Arabia Welcome Global Skills
Times of Dubai
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July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has now officially made a historical shift in its labor market with the release of the New Work Permit Rules in Saudi Arabia— a digitally empowered, merit-based employment policy that will drive...