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Thursday, Dec 25, 2025

NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 40 Series Laptops Revolutionize Student Tech; Camel Avenue Festival Boosts Taif Economy; Saudi Pomegranate Harvest Thrives; Iran Abstains from Military Intervention Despite Israeli Strikes; Rotana Hotels to Expand in Saudi Arabia

NVIDIA's GeForce RTX 40 Series laptops offer exceptional performance for students with advanced AI technologies. Rotana Hotels to expand in Saudi Arabia, adding nine new properties to boost local tourism.
NVIDIA's new GeForce RTX 40 Series laptops are revolutionizing student tech, offering exceptional performance for schoolwork, gaming, and creative projects, with advanced AI technologies like DLSS, NVIDIA Reflex, and Raytracing making them a wise investment for students as they transition to university.

Turning to cultural celebrations, the Camel Avenue Festival in Taif became a spectacular event with over 1,900 camels and SR20 million in prizes, significantly boosting the local economy through auction sales and investments, while highlighting the vibrant cultural heritage of camel festivals in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.

Speaking of regional harvests, farmers in Saudi Arabia's Baha region are celebrating a bountiful pomegranate season, with modern agricultural techniques enhancing both yield and quality, supported by favorable weather and a national festival promoting these prized fruits.

In international news, Iran has declared it will not send military forces to Lebanon or Gaza despite recent Israeli airstrikes that claimed key figures like Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, relying instead on local fighters to handle the conflict.

Following this, Hezbollah is stepping up its defences against a potential Israeli ground invasion in Lebanon, emphasizing their preparedness as the conflict has resulted in significant casualties and displacement, prompting international calls for a ceasefire and stern warnings from Iran.

On the business front, Rotana Hotels is set to expand its footprint in Saudi Arabia by adding nine new properties in secondary and tertiary cities over the next two years, reflecting their strategy to strengthen regional leadership by tapping into less explored markets and enhancing local experiences amidst Saudi Arabia’s growing global tourism profile.
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