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Five Key Takeaways From President Erdoğan’s Strategic Visit to Saudi Arabia
A rapprochement drive spanning economics, diplomacy and regional security marked Türkiye’s renewed engagement with Riyadh
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AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Hundreds of visitors in Tasmania were misled after an AI-generated travel article promoted non-existent “Weldborough Hot Springs,” prompting confusion, complaints, and the removal of the false content.
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Egypt and Saudi Arabia Urge Calm and Diplomatic Conditions Ahead of US-Iran Talks
Cairo and Riyadh call for de-escalation and political pathways to support renewed nuclear dialogue between Washington and Tehran
Elite Southern Yemeni Fighters Shift Allegiance From UAE-Backed Forces to Saudi-Aligned Government Units
As the Southern Transitional Council’s influence collapses, key units pledge loyalty to Yemen’s Saudi-backed Presidential Leadership Council
Saudi Arabia Emerges as Leading Destination for Uzbek Travellers as Visits Surge by Seventy-One Percent
In 2025 a record number of Uzbek citizens journeyed to the Kingdom, driven by tourism, pilgrimage and family visits amid broader travel ties growth
Saudi Arabia Prepares Major Investment Push in Syria as Reconstruction Accelerates
Riyadh signals large-scale economic engagement through energy, industrial and infrastructure deals with Damascus amid Syria’s post-war recovery drive
Saudi Arabia Unveils $64 Billion Private Capital Drive to Fuel Privatisation and Growth
Riyadh launches an ambitious strategy to attract tens of billions of dollars in private investment across infrastructure and services by 2030
Saudi Arabia Signals Its Opposition to Normalisation if Zionism Is Used as an Insult
Saudi discourse framing ‘Zionism’ negatively underscores Riyadh’s conditional stance on joining the Abraham Accords and the ongoing link to a Palestinian solution
Erdogan Signals Push to Elevate Turkey–Saudi Ties in Talks With Crown Prince
The Turkish president tells Saudi Arabia’s crown prince that Ankara is determined to deepen political, economic and strategic cooperation
Leonardo DRS Deepens Saudi Defence Cooperation with Advanced Battlefield Technology Partnership
The US-linked defence firm strengthens ties in the Kingdom to support modernisation of Saudi military capabilities and local industrial growth
Saudi Arabia Tightens Oversight of Expatriate Job Titles in Sweeping Labour Reform
New rules link foreign workers’ job titles more strictly to qualifications and actual duties, raising compliance demands for employers across the Kingdom
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign $2 Billion Renewable Energy Pact to Build Solar and Wind Farms
Riyadh and Ankara agree on a major clean energy investment, including 2,000 MW of solar capacity to be developed in Türkiye’s Sivas and Karaman regions.
Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit Focuses on Trade, Investment and Strategic Cooperation
Turkish president travels to Riyadh with business delegation to expand economic ties, defence links and regional dialogue with Saudi leadership
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Nvidia Puts $100 Billion OpenAI Investment Plan on Hold While Keeping Door Open to Major Funding Round
Jensen Huang says the headline figure was never binding, raises concerns about OpenAI’s internal discipline, and signals a sizeable but phased commitment instead
Saudi Arabia’s Nazaha Detains 127 Government Employees in Latest Anti-Corruption Sweep
Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority detains staff from multiple ministries as part of intensified integrity enforcement
Saudi Media’s Hardening Rhetoric Toward Israel Signals Strain in Normalization Prospects
State-linked outlets adopt a markedly critical tone on Israel as regional disputes and domestic sentiment reshape Riyadh’s discourse
US–Iran Standoff Intensifies as Middle Eastern Powers Step Up Diplomacy to Avert Conflict
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia play pivotal roles in pushing dialogue and restraint amid heightened US–Iran tensions and regional unease
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudia Sporting Standoff: Star Skips Match Amid Dispute Over Al-Nassr Investment Strategy
The Portuguese forward, one of world football’s biggest names, has reportedly refused to play amid frustrations over club support and competitive balance in the Saudi Pro League
United States Approves $9 Billion Sale of Patriot PAC-3 Missiles to Saudi Arabia
Saudi request for advanced air and missile defence interceptors cleared by Washington to strengthen integrated deterrence and regional security cooperation
Turkish President Erdoğan Begins Strategic Diplomatic Tour to Saudi Arabia and Egypt
First foreign trip of 2026 underscores Ankara’s focus on deepening regional cooperation, economic ties and collective engagement on Middle East issues
Fastmarkets Reports Brief Delay in Saudi Arabia Rebar Price Publication After Technical Error
Steel market pricing notice indicates a short delay in the release of the domestic rebar price assessment, with data updated shortly thereafter
Nextpower Arabia Wins Contract to Supply 2.25 GW of Smart Solar Trackers for Saudi Arabia’s Bisha Solar Complex
Newly formed joint venture to deliver advanced tracking systems for one of the Kingdom’s largest renewable energy projects, bolstering local manufacturing and clean energy capacity
Saudi Crown Prince Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Attract Foreign Direct Investment and Open Markets
Riyadh eliminates key barriers for global capital, fully opens its capital market to overseas investors and accelerates economic liberalisation under Vision 2030
Germany and Saudi Arabia Move to Deepen Energy Cooperation Amid Global Transition
Berlin and Riyadh signal closer collaboration on hydrogen, renewables and energy security
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Saudi Stocks Slide as Tadawul All Share Index Falls Nearly Two Percent at Close
Broad-based selling weighs on Saudi equities amid geopolitical unease and cautious investor sentiment
Saudi Arabia Moves to Strengthen Air Defences with Purchase of 730 Patriot Missiles
Washington clears nearly nine-billion-dollar sale of advanced Patriot interceptors to Riyadh amid heightened regional security concerns
Saudi Arabia Redesigns Economic Road Map as High-Profile Megaprojects Are Scaled Back
Riyadh retreats from ambitious flagship developments amid tighter finances and shifts focus to diversified, sustainable growth
Saudi Stocks Retreat as Geopolitical Tensions Shake Investor Confidence
Benchmark Tadawul index posts notable declines amid regional unease and global uncertainty
KLM Restarts Flights to Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE as Regional Travel Normalises
Dutch carrier restores key Middle East routes following improved security assessments and operational stability
Saudi-UAE Rift Deepens in a ‘Cold War’ That Is Reshaping the Middle East
Strategic, military and economic competition between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi is now public, raising concerns about regional stability and commerce
Saudi Official Reaffirms Riyadh’s Support for Peaceful US-Iran Dialogue Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia denies urging military action against Tehran and underscores its commitment to diplomacy and regional stability
Saudi Arabia Curtails Cultural Spending, Casting Uncertainty Over Flagship Art Institutions
Budget tightening linked to fiscal reprioritisation leaves museums, galleries and cultural projects facing delays and scaled-back ambitions
Speculation Grows Over Regional Impact if Saudi Arabia Shifts Toward Muslim Brotherhood Alignment
Analysts weigh implications for Qatar and Gulf stability amid debate over Riyadh’s future regional posture
Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Levels Since 2025 Tariff Shock as Risk Appetite Ebbs
Cryptocurrency retreats toward seventy‑seven thousand dollars amid geopolitical strain, regulatory shifts and shifting investor preferences
Washington Weighs Gulf Rivalry as Trump Maintains Strategic Balance Between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi
Intense lobbying highlights competition between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, but U.S. leadership signals no departure from a calibrated approach
Saudi Arabia Arrests Nearly Twenty Thousand Undocumented Residents in Nationwide Enforcement Sweep
Riyadh detains 19,975 individuals breaching residency, border and labour laws in coordinated inspections over one week
Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Riyadh expresses solidarity with Islamabad after deadly violence targets civilians and security personnel in the restive province
Asaan Museum Brings Saudi Cultural Heritage to Life at National Camel Festival
A curated exhibition highlights traditional crafts, history and identity at one of the Kingdom’s most prominent cultural gatherings
Saudi Arabia Clarifies Rules for Appointing Non-Saudis to General Manager Roles
New guidance outlines when foreign executives may be hired, balancing localisation goals with skills and investment needs
Turkey Declines to Join Emerging Saudi-Pakistan Defence Arrangement
Ankara signals it will remain outside a developing Saudi-Pakistan security framework despite close regional ties, according to officials familiar with the talks
Saudi Arabia Bars U.S. Bases and Airspace for Any Potential Strike on Iran
Riyadh’s firm refusal to permit U.S. use of its territory for military action against Iran adds a diplomatic constraint amid rising regional tensions
Germany’s Economy Minister Travels to Saudi Arabia to Forge Strategic Energy Partnership
Berlin and Riyadh seek to expand cooperation on energy supply and industrial ties as Minister Katherina Reiche leads talks in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Defence Minister Warns Trump That Avoiding Military Action on Iran Could ‘Embolden’ Tehran
Prince Khalid bin Salman privately urged U.S. leadership that restraint might strengthen the Iranian regime, marking a shift from Riyadh’s earlier public caution
U.S. Approves Nearly $15.7 Billion in Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia and Israel Amid Middle East Tensions
Washington notifies Congress of separate multi-billion-dollar military equipment packages to bolster allied defensive capabilities in a volatile regional security environment
President Trump said he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East
President Trump said he planned to speak with Iran, even as the US dispatched another warship to the Middle East and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said the military would be ready to carry out whatever the president decided.
Asian airports are beginning to implement COVID-style screenings in response to a Nipah virus outbreak.
The virus can spread between animals and people, specifically from fruit bats and pigs.
From Samsung's soaring profits to a major round of Amazon job cuts, Here is a roundup of the big stories in business and finance for this week
Khaby Lame sold his face, voice, and behavior patterns for $975 million so a company can build an AI clone of him.
Fired in 2020 to digital clone in 2026.
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Five Key Takeaways From President Erdoğan’s Strategic Visit to Saudi Arabia
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Erdoğan’s Saudi Arabia Visit Focuses on Trade, Investment and Strategic Cooperation
Germany and Saudi Arabia Move to Deepen Energy Cooperation Amid Global Transition
Saudi Aviation Records Historic Passenger Traffic in 2025 and Sets Sights on Further Growth in 2026
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
Tesla Ends Model S and X Production and Sends $2 Billion to xAI as 2025 Revenue Declines
The AI Hiring Doom Loop — Algorithmic Recruiting Filters Out Top Talent and Rewards Average or Fake Candidates
Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% as Powell Faces DOJ Criminal Investigation During 2026 Decision
Putin’s Four-Year Ukraine Invasion Cost: Russia’s Mass Casualty Attrition and the Donbas Security-Guarantee Tradeoff
Saudi Crown Prince Tells Iranian President: Kingdom Will Not Host Attacks Against Iran
U.S. Central Command Announces Regional Air Exercise as Iran Unveils Drone Carrier Footage
Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince in Heated Exchange After Reporter Questions Khashoggi Murder and 9/11 Links
Saudi Stocks Rally as Kingdom Prepares to Fully Open Capital Market to Global Investors
Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation
Saudi Arabia scales back Neom as The Line is redesigned and Trojena downsized
Saudi Industrial Group Completes One Point Three Billion Dollar Acquisition of South Africa’s Barloworld
Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Confirms Return to Trump National Bedminster for 2026 Season
Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute
Boston Dynamics Atlas humanoid robot and LG CLOiD home robot: the platform lock-in fight to control Physical AI
United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access
Trump Administration’s Iran Military Buildup and Sanctions Campaign Puts Deterrence Credibility on the Line
Tech Brief: AI Compute, Chips, and Platform Power Moves Driving Today’s Market Narrative
NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory
Saudi Arabia’s Careful Balancing Act in Relations with Israel Amid Regional and Domestic Pressures
Greenland, Gaza, and Global Leverage: Today’s 10 Power Stories Shaping Markets and Security
America’s Venezuela Oil Grip Meets China’s Demand: Market Power, Legal Shockwaves, and the New Rules of Energy Leverage
Trump’s Board of Peace: Breakthrough Diplomacy or a Hostile Takeover of Global Order?
Prince William to Make Official Visit to Saudi Arabia in February
Saudi Arabia Advances Ambitious Artificial River Mega-Project to Transform Water Security
Saudi Crown Prince and Syrian President Discuss Stabilisation, Reconstruction and Regional Ties in Riyadh Talks
Mohammed bin Salman Confronts the ‘Iranian Moment’ as Saudi Leadership Faces Regional Test
Cybercrime, Inc.: When Crime Becomes an Economy. How the World Accidentally Built a Twenty-Trillion-Dollar Criminal Economy
Strategic Restraint, Credible Force, and the Discipline of Power
Donald Trump Organization Unveils Championship Golf Course and Luxury Resort Project in Saudi Arabia
Inside Diriyah: Saudi Arabia’s $63.2 Billion Vision to Transform Its Historic Heart into a Global Tourism Powerhouse
Trump Designates Saudi Arabia a Major Non-NATO Ally, Elevating US–Riyadh Defense Partnership
Trump Organization Deepens Saudi Property Focus with $10 Billion Luxury Developments
There is no sovereign immunity for poisoning millions with drugs.
Mohammed bin Salman’s Global Standing: Strategic Partner in Transition Amid Debate Over His Role
Saudi Arabia Opens Property Market to Foreign Buyers in Landmark Reform
The U.S. State Department’s account in Persian: “President Trump is a man of action. If you didn’t know it until now, now you do—do not play games with President Trump.”
CNN’s Ranking of Israel’s Women’s Rights Sparks Debate After Misleading Global Index Comparison
Saudi Arabia’s Shifting Regional Alignment Raises Strategic Concerns in Jerusalem
OPEC+ Holds Oil Output Steady Amid Member Tensions and Market Oversupply
Iranian Protests Intensify as Another Revolutionary Guard Member Is Killed and Khamenei Blames the West
President Trump Says United States Will Administer Venezuela Until a Secure Leadership Transition
Delta Force Identified as Unit Behind U.S. Operation That Captured Venezuela’s President
Trump Announces U.S. Large-Scale Strike on Venezuela, Declares President Maduro and Wife Captured
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