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Cristiano Ronaldo Not Travelling to India for FC Goa vs Al-Nassr AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 Match, Star Portugal Absent From Squad-Here's Why
Saudi Pro League giants Al-Nassr FC have confirmed that their star player and captain Cristiano Ronaldo will not be traveling with the rest of their squad for the upcoming AFC Champions League Two 2025-26 game against FC Goa in India (as reported...
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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,...
Skyscanner: Global tourism on the rise in 2026 – New habits and the 7 trends of the year
Increased Global Demand and Spending on Travel Projected for 2026, According to a New Skyscanner Report According to the “Horizons” report, based on data from 22,000 travelers worldwide, 84% say they plan to travel as much or more in the coming...
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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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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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Akram Khan: Why I made a ballet for Saudi Arabia
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The Times
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Akram Khan took one look at the remote desert outpost in Saudi Arabia and was blown away. Rocks the size of buildings, a silence so complete it was overpowering. “I was struck by how epic AlUla was,” he says. “You are completely alone there. Apart...
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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 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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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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Zamzam water home delivery: Nusuk app launches new service in Saudi
Image credit: Saudi Press Agency/ Website The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has launched a new service through its Nusuk app, enabling citizens and residents to conveniently order 330 ml bottles of blessed zamzam water delivered...
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Siemens Mobility drives Saudi rail transformation at Saudi Rail 2025
Image: Supplied At this week’s Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition, Siemens Mobility is highlighting how its end-to-end rail solutions can accelerate Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transport objectives — from expanding high-speed, metro, and...
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WRESTLEMANIA in Saudi Arabia is a bad Idea
Wrestlemania used to be known for great matches and moments for wrestling fans around the world. Last week it was announced that Wrestlemania 43 in 2027 will take place in Saudi Arabia, this announcement received severe fan backlash on social...
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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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Saudi Arabian lender SNB's third-quarter net profit rises 20%
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Gulf Daily News Online
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Saudi National Bank (SNB) reported on Monday around a 20% increase in third-quarter net profit on a double-digit rise in operating income, while operating expenses declined. The kingdom's biggest lender by assets reported a net profit attributable...
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Riyadh to Jeddah in just 4 hours! What is Saudi Prince Salman's 'Land Bridge' project? Will link Red sea to..., project costs Rs...
Home News Riyadh to Jeddah in just 4 hours! What is Saudi Prince Salmans Land Bridge project? Will link Red sea to..., project costs Rs... Saudi Arabia's high-speed rail network, dubbed the Land Bridge, is aimed to revolutionize and transform...
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Saudis announce new health requirements for haj pilgrims
The Saudi government wants all pilgrims to be free from infectious diseases, serious or uncontrolled chronic conditions, and have the physical ability to perform haj rituals independently. (EPA Images pic) PETALING JAYA: The Saudi government has...
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Aryna Sabalenka and tennis ‘soulmate’ show off stunning figures in bikinis as pals enjoy sunkissed holiday
ARYNA SABALENKA and her tennis ‘soulmate’ Paula Badosa have grabbed the attention again after showing off on a girls weekend ahead of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. The tennis stars have been nicknamed ‘Sabadosa’ and capture the love of their...
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Riyadh Fashion Week Takes It Up a Notch
RIYADH — Fashion relies heavily on image and signaling, and the third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week currently underway telegraphs the scale of Saudi Arabia‘s ambitions. The six-day event, which wraps on Tuesday with a Stella McCartney runway...
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Saudi–Japan ties enter ‘higher phase’ as officials mark 70th anniversary at KFCRIS
Arab News Japan RIYADH: “Our relationship has entered a much higher phase,” said Dr. Shigeto Kondo, Senior Researcher at Japan’s Institute of Energy Economics, as scholars spoke at King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies (KFCRIS) panel...
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Saudi Arabia bars pilgrims with chronic illness, infectious disease from haj next year
PETALING JAYA: Those with chronic or infectious diseases will not be eligible to perform the haj next year under new health requirements set by Saudi Arabia for the 1447H/2026M pilgrimage season. A statement by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) said that...
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