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Saudi crown prince to visit US seeking similar defence pact to Qatar: Report
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is headed to the White House next month to meet with the very same man he came to see on his last trip in 2018, US President Donald Trump. The Financial Times is reporting that the crown prince is...
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Bridging Knowledge Gaps in Prostate Cancer Screening Among Northern Saudi Males: Implications for Improving Screening Adherence and Early Detection
Introduction Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer among men worldwide, accounting for approximately 14.2% of new cancer cases in men, according to the Global Cancer Observatory database of the International Agency for...
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Red Sea Global targets Italy in first step beyond Saudi
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Luxury resort developer Red Sea Global plans to expand beyond Saudi Arabia, its CEO John Pagano told Reuters, with a first project abroad focused on tourism and hospitality in Italy. Pagano also said on Wednesday that he will be joining the board...
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What is Kafala system: Saudi Arabia’s reforms to benefit millions of Indian migrant workers
World News Saudi Arabia has abolished its decades-old Kafala system, giving 13 million migrant workers freedom to change jobs and travel. Part of Vision 2030, the reform aims to improve labour rights and align with international standards....
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Saudi Arabia’s luxury hospitality evolution with Fredrik Blomqvist
How would you describe the current landscape of luxury hotels in Jeddah, and what makes the city unique for hospitality? Jeddah is experiencing a remarkable transformation as it increasingly positions itself as a gateway for both business and...
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What Was Kafala System? Everything About the Sponsorship Law and How Its Abolition Will Benefit Millions of Migrant Labourers in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, October 22: As many as 13 million migrant workers in Saudi Arabia are set to benefit from a landmark reform as the kingdom officially abolishes its decades-old Kafala system. This controversial sponsorship framework had long dictated the...
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Autumn Events in Riyadh: A Joyful Ambience
One of the most notable seasons is the autumn events in Riyadh, which give the Saudi capital a lovely personality that combines inventiveness, culture, and amusement. Riyadh comes alive and sparkles with light throughout this season, with...
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Saudi Hotel Pipeline In Riyadh, Jeddah Risks Oversupply, JLL Warns Ahead Of 2034 FIFA World Cup
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is poised for significant expansion ahead of the 2034 FIFA World Cup, but risks oversupply in major cities such as Riyadh and Jeddah unless investors diversify into emerging destinations like NEOM and Abha, global...
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Saudi Arabia Opens Property Ownership Opportunities for Nigerians in Makkah with King Salman Gate Project
In a groundbreaking development, Saudi Arabia has announced that Nigerians, alongside other global investors, can now own property in the Holy City of Makkah, following the launch of the transformative King Salman Gate project. This initiative,...
Downtown struggles mean travel retail “improving but remains negative” – L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus
The inter-related but contrasting fortunes of North Asian travel retail and the Mainland China local market were the subject of discussion on L’Oréal’s earnings call yesterday following the French beauty house’s Q3 and nine-month results announced...
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Dhamani 1969 opens flagship boutique at Solitaire Riyadh
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The fine jewellery house brings over five decades of craftsmanship and creativity to the Kingdom's capital RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking a new chapter for one of the world's most esteemed family-run fine jewellery...
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Saudia Airlines Takes Flight into Fashion With “SV by Saudia” at RFW
When the runway meets the runway — literally — you know something special is happening. On the rooftop of Riyadh’s Kingdom Center Tower, Saudi Airlines, also known as Saudia, transformed the night sky into a fashion stage to debut its first...
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Luxury hospitality and tourism emerge as the growth engine of global luxury market
While the global luxury sector is experiencing a period of volatility, one segment continues to defy the trend: luxury hospitality and tourism. According to Bain & Company experts Sami Abdul Rahman and Jack Nolan, the Middle East is at the...
Saudi Arabia building 'palace on wheels' in the desert; what is Crown Prince's 'Dream of the Desert'? Its worth Rs...
Home Viral Saudi Arabia building palace on wheels in the desert; what is Crown Princes Dream of the Desert? Its worth Rs... The Dream of the Desert luxury train is part of Saudi Arabian government efforts to boost tourism in the country as it eyes...
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MENA hospitality market value set to top US$487 billion by 2032 amid unprecedented tourism expansion
Hotel construction reaches all-time high; KSA leads project pipeline according to data released ahead of FHS World 2025 Dubai, 22 October 2025. The value of MENA’s hospitality market is set to grow from US$310 billion in 2025 to more than US$487...
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UAE Receives 72,000 Hajj Applications For 2026 6,228 Spots Available
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Approximately 72,000 people applied for the Hajj package for the upcoming season using the authority's app and website before registration closed on October 9, 2025, announced the General Authority for Islamic Affairs and...
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Saudi Arabia selects contractor for $1.4bn performing arts centre
Saudi Arabia’s Qiddiya Investment Company has awarded a construction contract worth an estimated $1.4bn to local company Nesma & Partners for the development of the Qiddiya City Performing Arts Centre, a flagship cultural project within the...
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GWS will discuss future of wellness in travel, hospitality
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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has announced that a hot topic at its conference, being held in Dubai from November 18 to 21, will be the shifting consumer desires and the best new ideas emerging in the wellness tourism space. The pandemic...
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Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 184 New Cultural, Archaeological Sites
The Saudi Heritage Commission has added 184 new cultural, archaeological, and architectural sites in Al-Baha Region to the National Antiquities Register, bringing the total number of listed sites in the region to 313. The registration aims to...
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Saudi Arabia Announces $1.07bn Entertainment Deals
Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector is set for another major leap as the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) announced SR4bn ($1.07bn) worth of new investment and development agreements at the Joy Forum 2025, one of the world’s largest...
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