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Saudi Arabia to Introduce Sugar-Content Based Tax on Sweetened Drinks from January 2026

Kingdom shifts from flat excise to tiered sugar-based system to promote health and encourage industry reformulation

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower Advances Toward Record Height, Set to Overtake Burj Khalifa

Construction momentum resumes on landmark project expected to redefine global skylines and Saudi Arabia’s urban ambitions

Saudi Arabia Launches First Electric Bus Network in Mecca to Transform Pilgrim Mobility Ahead of Hajj and Umrah 2026

Masar BRT unveils Middle East’s first fully electric rapid transit service to enhance comfort and sustainability for millions of visitors

Syria’s Reintegration Drive in Riyadh Signals Pivotal Role in Middle Eastern Stability

Regional and international actors underscore Syria’s strategic centrality to security, reconstruction and diplomatic realignment

Saudi Arabia Applauds US Move to Lift Sanctions on Syria, Citing Regional Stability Gains

Riyadh says the decision supports recovery, humanitarian relief and a renewed path toward regional cooperation

Syria Hails Easing of Caesar Act Sanctions, Praises Türkiye and Saudi Arabia for Diplomatic Support

Damascus says the rollback opens a path to economic recovery and regional reintegration after years of isolation

Saudi Crude Shipments Poised for Strong Start to the Year as Supply Signals Increase

Early loading data point to higher Saudi oil exports, reinforcing expectations of ample global supply in the months ahead

Saudi Arabia Courting Didier Deschamps With Long-Term Coaching Proposal After France Tenure

French national team manager confirms contact with Saudi interests over post-World Cup role amid speculation of a lucrative multi-year offer

Delta Air Lines to Launch First-Ever Nonstop Atlanta-Riyadh Service as Part of Strategic Saudi Expansion

U.S. carrier reveals plans for thrice-weekly flights from Atlanta to Saudi Arabia’s capital starting October 2026 amid deeper ties with Riyadh Air

Argentina Establishes Nuclear Affairs Office to Propel Uranium Sector and Global Energy Role

New government agency aims to harness domestic uranium potential and align mining, energy and nuclear policy toward export-oriented growth

India and Saudi Arabia Seal Visa Waiver Deal to Deepen Strategic Ties

New agreement aims to ease travel for officials and strengthen cooperation across economic, security, and diplomatic fronts

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Easing of Caesar Act Sanctions on Syria as Step Toward Regional Stabilisation

Riyadh says the move supports humanitarian relief, economic recovery, and renewed Arab engagement with Damascus
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Saudi Arabia to Introduce Sugar-Content Based Tax on Sweetened Drinks from January 2026
Saudi Hotels Prepare for New Hospitality Roles as Alcohol Curbs Ease
Global Airports Forum Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Emergence as a Leading Aviation Powerhouse
Saudi Arabia Weighs Strategic Choice on Iran Amid Regional Turbulence
Not Only F-35s: Saudi Arabia to Gain Access to the World’s Most Sensitive Technology
Saudi Arabia Condemns Sydney Bondi Beach Shooting and Expresses Solidarity with Australia
Washington Watches Beijing–Riyadh Rapprochement as Strategic Balance Shifts
Saudi Arabia Urges Stronger Partnerships and Efficient Aid Delivery at OCHA Donor Support Meeting in Geneva
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Drives Measurable Lift in Global Reputation and Influence
Alcohol Policies Vary Widely Across Muslim-Majority Countries, With Many Permitting Consumption Under Specific Rules
Saudi Arabia Clarifies No Formal Ban on Photography at Holy Mosques for Hajj 2026
Libya and Saudi Arabia Sign Strategic MoU to Boost Telecommunications Cooperation
Elon Musk’s xAI Announces Landmark 500-Megawatt AI Data Center in Saudi Arabia
Israel Moves to Safeguard Regional Stability as F-35 Sales Debate Intensifies
Cardi B to Make Historic Saudi Arabia Debut at Soundstorm 2025 Festival
U.S. Democratic Lawmakers Raise National Security and Influence Concerns Over Paramount’s Hostile Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Hackers Are Hiding Malware in Open-Source Tools and IDE Extensions
Traveling to USA? Homeland Security moving toward requiring foreign travelers to share social media history
Wall Street Analysts Clash With Riyadh Over Saudi Arabia’s Deficit Outlook
Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Cement $1 Trillion-Plus Deals in High-Profile White House Summit
Saudi Arabia Opens Alcohol Sales to Wealthy Non-Muslim Residents Under New Access Rules
U.S.–Saudi Rethink Deepens — Washington Moves Ahead Without Linking Riyadh to Israel Normalisation
Saudi Arabia and Israel Deprioritise Diplomacy: Normalisation No Longer a Middle-East Priority
Saudi Arabia Positions Itself as the Backbone of the Global AI Era
As Trump Deepens Ties with Saudi Arabia, Push for Israel Normalization Takes a Back Seat
Thai Food Village Debuts at Saudi Feast Food Festival 2025 Under Thai Commerce Minister Suphajee’s Lead
Saudi Arabia Sharpens Its Strategic Vision as Economic Transformation Enters New Phase
Saudi Arabia Projects $44 Billion Budget Shortfall in 2026 as Economy Rebalances
OPEC+ Unveils New Capacity-Based System to Anchor Future Oil Output Levels
Will Saudi Arabia End Up Bankrolling Israel’s Post-Ceasefire Order in Lebanon?
Saudi Arabia’s SAMAI Initiative Surpasses One-Million-Citizen Milestone in National AI Upskilling Drive
Saudi Arabia’s Specialty Coffee Market Set to Surge as Demand Soars and New Exhibition Drops in December
Saudi Arabia Moves to Open Two New Alcohol Stores for Foreigners Under Vision 2030 Reform
Saudi Arabia’s AI Ambitions Gain Momentum — but Water, Talent and Infrastructure Pose Major Hurdles
Tensions Surface in Trump-MBS Talks as Saudi Pushes Back on Israel Normalisation
Saudi Arabia Signals Major Maritime Crack-Down on Houthi Routes in Red Sea
Italy and Saudi Arabia Seal Over 20 Strategic Deals at Business Forum in Riyadh
COP30 Ends Without Fossil Fuel Phase-Out as US, Saudi Arabia and Russia Align in Obstruction Role
Saudi-Portuguese Economic Horizons Expand Through Strategic Business Council
DHL Commits $150 Million for Landmark Logistics Hub in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Aramco Weighs Disposals Amid $10 Billion-Plus Asset Sales Discussion
Trump Hosts Saudi Crown Prince for Major Defence and Investment Agreements
Families Accuse OpenAI of Enabling ‘AI-Driven Delusions’ After Multiple Suicides
Riyadh Metro Records Over One Hundred Million Journeys as Saudi Capital Accelerates Transit Era
Trump’s Grand Saudi Welcome Highlights U.S.–Riyadh Pivot as Israel Watches Warily
U.S. Set to Sell F-35 Jets to Saudi Arabia in Major Strategic Shift
Saudi Arabia Doubles Down on U.S. Partnership in Strategic Move
Saudi Arabia Charts Tech and Nuclear Leap Under Crown Prince’s U.S. Visit
Trump Elevates Saudi Arabia to Major Non-NATO Ally Amid Defense Deal
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