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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez Sign Prenup Protecting Their Separate Fortunes

The newlyweds chose a separation-of-assets regime before their private Portuguese wedding, while a separate, long-reported agreement is said to guarantee Rodríguez about £85,000 a month if they split.

Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy

Google Launches Pixel 11 With Gemini AI at the Center of Its Hardware Strategy

The new Pixel phones start at $899 alongside the Pixel Watch 5 and Google's first Pixel Tag tracker, as Google turns its devices into an increasingly integrated platform for Gemini.

Saudi Humanitarian Agency Sends Additional Relief Convoys to Overseas Crisis Zones

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre has dispatched further shipments of food, medical equipment and shelter materials to vulnerable populations in international crisis areas.

Saudi Arabia Prepares Autumn Calendar of International Sports and Cultural Events

Organizers in Riyadh and Jeddah are preparing festivals, esports tournaments and cultural exhibitions for the autumn season as the Kingdom seeks to attract more visitors during cooler months.

Saudi Universities Expand International Research Partnerships in AI and Biotechnology

Universities in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran are developing new international research partnerships and postgraduate programmes in artificial intelligence, biotechnology and related fields.

Saudi Arabia Issues Severe Weather Warnings as Temperatures Reach 49 Degrees Celsius

Authorities have warned of extreme heat, thunderstorms and flash-flood risks across several regions, prompting emergency preparations by municipal and public services.

Saudi Arabia Steps Up Enforcement Against Residency and Border Security Violations

Saudi authorities detained more than 14,000 people in a single week for violations involving labor, residency and border security regulations as enforcement efforts continued across the Kingdom.

Saudi Banks Maintain Strong Capital and Credit Growth Amid Economic Diversification

Major Saudi financial institutions continue to report healthy capital positions and expanding lending portfolios, supported by corporate borrowing and growth in retail banking.

Saudi Arabia Expands Trade and Investment Talks With Asian Partners

Saudi investment officials are holding discussions with counterparts from East and Southeast Asia on potential cooperation in clean energy, logistics and digital infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia Approves New Industrial Financing for Advanced Manufacturing and Local Supply Chains

The Saudi Industrial Development Fund has approved financing packages for manufacturers in advanced industrial sectors, including robotics and component production, as the Kingdom seeks to strengthen domestic supply chains.

Saudi Arabia’s Telecom Sector Reports Faster Internet and Nearly 14 Million IoT Connections

National telecommunications data shows an 89 percent improvement in gaming latency alongside growth in Internet of Things subscriptions to nearly 14 million active connections, reflecting continued expansion of digital services.

Saudi Arabia Launches Nationwide 2026 Sales Campaign Covering More Than One Million Discounted Products

The Ministry of Commerce has launched a nationwide promotional campaign running through October 30, with retailers and online merchants offering discounts while regulators monitor compliance.

Saudi Arabia Advances Renewable Energy and Desalination Projects Across the Kingdom

Energy authorities and major developers are accelerating utility-scale solar and desalination projects in western and eastern Saudi Arabia as the Kingdom pursues longer-term environmental and sustainability goals.

Saudi Aramco Delays Jazan Refinery Restart to August 30 After Maintenance

Saudi Aramco has postponed the restart of its 400,000-barrel-a-day Jazan refinery until August 30 following delays to technical repairs and security assessments, while monitoring regional fuel supply networks.

Saudi Arabia Expands Data Centre Capacity Beyond 467 Megawatts

Saudi Arabia’s domestic data-centre capacity has grown nearly sevenfold since the launch of Vision 2030, with global cloud and digital infrastructure companies driving billions of dollars in new investment.

Saudi Arabia Ranks Among Global Leaders in Private Artificial Intelligence Investment

A 2026 World Bank assessment places Saudi Arabia among the world’s top 10 destinations for private artificial intelligence investment, highlighting data-centre expansion and government incentives that have attracted substantial technolog...

Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Defence Partnership With Pakistan in Makkah

Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca aimed at strengthening military coordination, countering regional security threats and expanding strategic cooperation.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Shifts Focus Toward Long-Term Value Creation

The Public Investment Fund’s 2026 to 2030 strategy moves away from rapid capital deployment toward sustained value creation across three investment portfolios and six domestic economic ecosystems supporting the Kingdom’s economic transfo...

Saudi Arabia and Seven Regional Partners Condemn Israel’s Rejection of Gaza Peace Road Map

Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan, Indonesia, Türkiye, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates said rejecting the international Gaza road map threatens regional stability and efforts to advance a negotiated settlement.

Saudi Financial Regulators Expand Digital Finance Sandboxes for Fintech and AI Platforms

The Saudi Central Bank and Capital Market Authority have admitted additional fintech startups and artificial intelligence-based banking platforms to regulatory testing programs aimed at accelerating digital payments and wealth-management...

Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economy Set for Strong Growth Through 2026, Analysts Say

International financial institutions expect private consumption, project execution and foreign investment to continue supporting Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification and growth beyond the oil sector.

Saudi Arabia Strengthens Trilateral Defense Cooperation With Turkey and Pakistan

Defense ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed on mechanisms for joint military exercises and technology sharing as the three countries deepen defense-industrial cooperation and regional security ties.

Saudi Aramco Maintains Oil Export Flows Through Red Sea Infrastructure

Saudi Aramco is using its Yanbu export terminal and East-West pipeline network to maintain reliable crude shipments to international markets while reducing exposure to regional maritime disruptions.

Saudi Arabia Forms 13-Nation Maritime Defense Coalition to Protect Red Sea Shipping

Saudi Arabia and 12 regional partners have joined a new naval coalition aimed at safeguarding commercial shipping lanes and key maritime choke points amid continuing geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia Completes $8.5 Billion Green Hydrogen Plant in Neom

The Neom Green Hydrogen Company has completed construction of its Oxagon facility and begun commissioning ahead of planned commercial operations in 2027, with the plant designed to produce up to 600 tonnes of carbon-free hydrogen a day f...

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Acquires $26.4 Billion Stake in SpaceX

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund disclosed the purchase of about 154 million Class A shares in SpaceX, deepening the sovereign wealth fund’s push into frontier technology and space infrastructure.

Saudi Arabia Extends Riyadh Entertainment and Cultural Festival Calendar

The General Entertainment Authority has announced an expanded schedule of concerts, sporting exhibitions and cultural events in Riyadh designed to sustain domestic consumer activity and international tourism.

Aramco Digital and Global Technology Firms Launch Cybersecurity Academy in Dammam

Aramco Digital is partnering with international cybersecurity companies to establish a specialist training academy in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, with the goal of developing advanced digital defense skills among thousands of Saudi n...

Red Sea Global Launches Autonomous Electric Transit Network at Coastal Resorts

Red Sea Global has introduced an electric autonomous transport network linking airports, luxury resorts and marine conservation centers as part of its sustainable tourism developments along the Red Sea coast.

Saudi Electricity Company Expands Smart Grid and Renewable Integration in Southern Provinces

Saudi Electricity Company is investing heavily in transmission upgrades and grid infrastructure across Asir, Jazan and Najran to accommodate new utility-scale solar projects and improve electricity reliability.

Diriyah Gate Signs Agreements for Fifteen New Five-Star Hotels

The Diriyah Gate Development Authority has signed contracts with international hotel operators for fifteen luxury properties in Diriyah, expanding Saudi Arabia’s high-end tourism and cultural hospitality capacity.

Saudi Arabia Launches National Generative AI Initiative Focused on Arabic Language Models

The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority has unveiled a national program to develop advanced large language models tailored to Arabic, with the aim of supporting domestic technology development and local software startups.

King Salman Energy Park Completes Major Infrastructure Phase for Global Manufacturers

The King Salman Energy Park has completed core infrastructure across its large industrial zone in Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, with dozens of international energy and manufacturing companies already holding operational leases.

SABIC Reports Strong Second-Quarter Earnings Recovery on Specialty Chemicals Demand

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation reported a significant rebound in second-quarter net income, helped by stronger demand for high-performance polymers and specialty chemical exports from Jubail, particularly in Asian markets.

Saudi Arabia Records More Than Thirty Million International Tourist Arrivals Year to Date

Saudi Tourism Authority data shows international arrivals have surpassed thirty million in the first half of the year, supporting hospitality activity around AlUla, Red Sea resorts and cultural events in Riyadh.

Riyadh Air Finalizes Widebody Aircraft Order Ahead of Global Launch

Riyadh Air has signed a major aircraft procurement agreement for a fleet of widebody jets intended to connect the Saudi capital with major financial and tourism centers across North America, Europe and Asia from next year.

Saudi Arabia Maintains Voluntary Oil Production Cuts Through Third Quarter

The Saudi Ministry of Energy says the Kingdom will continue its voluntary crude production cuts in coordination with OPEC Plus members, seeking to balance global supply with uncertain international demand.

Saudi Non-Oil Private Sector Credit Growth Reaches Ten Percent as Vision 2030 Investment Expands

Saudi Central Bank data shows commercial lending to private companies increased ten percent year on year, supported by investment in manufacturing, construction, tourism and small-business modernization in Riyadh and Jeddah.

Neom Accelerates Construction at The Line and Oxagon Industrial Port

Neom says marine engineering at the Oxagon port and modular construction along sections of The Line are advancing ahead of schedule, according to progress updates issued by the project’s leadership.

PIF Expands Global Logistics Footprint With Major International Acquisition

The Public Investment Fund is acquiring a controlling stake in a major international logistics and shipping group, supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 ambition to strengthen its role as a trade link between Asia, Europe and Africa.

Saudi Aramco and PIF Partner on Major AI Data Center Expansion in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Aramco and the Public Investment Fund have signed a joint venture agreement to develop high-performance computing data centers in Riyadh and Dammam as Saudi Arabia seeks to build a leading regional base for artificial intelligence ...

Saudi Producer Prices Rise 8.5 Percent in June as Manufacturing Costs Increase

Saudi Arabia's Producer Price Index rose 8.5 percent in June, driven by a 9 percent increase in manufacturing goods prices as industrial production and input demand continued to expand across the Kingdom's non-oil manufacturing sectors.

Saudi Digital Government Experience Maturity Index Reaches 87.06 Percent

Saudi Arabia's Digital Government Authority reported that the national digital experience maturity index reached 87.06 percent, reflecting continued efforts to modernize government services, digitize administrative processes and expand a...

Saudi Food and Drug Authority Launches Accelerated Review Program for Rare Disease Medicines

Saudi Arabia has introduced a National Accelerated Drug Review program to speed clinical evaluations and market approvals for breakthrough treatments for rare diseases while encouraging international biotechnology companies to conduct tr...

Saudi Inflation Reaches 1.8 Percent as Housing and Rental Costs Rise

Saudi Arabia's annual consumer inflation rate reached 1.8 percent, with housing and rental costs rising 4.2 percent and accounting for much of the upward pressure on prices as urban demand continues to grow.

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