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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.
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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...

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 Gem...

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 c...

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 ...

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 relat...

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 ac...

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 Kingd...

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, ...

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 monit...
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