FII9 a ‘turning point’ as tech and global leaders converge in Riyadh, says event chairman

Miguel Hadchity RIYADH: The ninth Future Investment Initiative marks a “turning point” in global innovation focus with technology leaders set to make up over half of speakers at the event in the Saudi capital. In an interview with CNBC, Richard...

Saudi Green Card Slashed To SAR 4,000! How To Apply For Sponsor-Free Residency

Saudi Arabia has significantly lowered the cost barrier for highly skilled international talent by proposing a new one-time issuance fee of SAR 4,000 (approximately $1,065) for its Premium Residency Permit on five specialised tracks. Made in...

‘Will a cheque bounce affect my credit score in the UAE?’

Question: My bank recently rejected a cheque, saying my signature did not match the one on their records. It’s the first cheque I have written in a few years, so I am not surprised and I provided a replacement, which was fine. I have now read that...

Riyadh Season 2025 draws 1mln visitors in 13 days

RIYADH — The General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Chairman Turki Alalshikh said that Riyadh Season 2025 has attracted one million visitors within just 13 days since its launch on October 10. “The milestone reaffirms the sixth edition’s status as...

Angham to Perform Live in Saudi Arabia on November 6

Mon 27 Oct 2025 | 01:24 PM Egyptian superstar, Angham will perform live at the Abu Bakr Salem Theater, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, November 6. She is set to present several of her popular and latest songs. The event is held as a part of...

Saudi Arabia Seals ATP Masters 1000 Slot In Tennis Calendar

RIYADH, SAUDIA ARABIA - FEBRUARY 28: In this handout image provided by PIF, Massimo Calvelli, CEO, ATP (Sitting, Left) and Kevin Foster, Head of Corporate Affairs, PIF (Sitting, Right), Raffaella Valentino, VP Sales, ATP (Standing, Left), Daniele...

WWE’s AI-written future might actually be better than the hollow storylines on TV right now

If you told me ten years ago that WWE would one day turn to artificial intelligence to write its storylines, I’d have laughed and changed the channel before the next twenty-minute promo hit. Yet here we are in 2025, with reports that WWE has...

Saudi entertainment: a soft but growing economic power

Just a few years ago, the entertainment industry in Saudi Arabia was little more than a footnote. Most cities lacked cinemas and recreational centres, while local film production, music recording, and video shoots were sparse. When it came to any...

Developing Markets: Feed Grain Demand Building In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) Deputy Regional Director for Africa and the Middle East Mohamed Salah Bouthour (third from left), USGBC Regional Director for Europe, Africa and the Middle East Ramy H. Taieb (second from right) and USGBC...

Delta Air Lines launches first nonstop flights from Atlanta to Riyadh Saudi Arabia in October 2026

Delta Air Lines will inaugurate nonstop service between Atlanta (ATL) and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH) beginning October 2026, strengthening commercial ties between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The new route supports the growing flow of...

Goodwood Art Foundation confirms debut winter season

Goodwood Art Foundation kicks off its winter season with ERASURE, a new exhibition across its gallery spaces. Director Richard Grindy said: “The exhibition brings together three international contemporary artists whose work explores the...

Episode 950: Nice Quality of Life for the Sickos

WE'RE TALKING ABOUT CRAFTING, YOU PERVERTS. I spent a lot of the show this week trying to articulate the difference between the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and the Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF) of the Saudi government. I think I erred in two parts...

Ericsson’s 5G kit to connect Saudi Arabia’s railway system

Ericsson and Saudi Railway Company (SAR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing rail operations through 5G technology. The collaboration aims to modernize the rail’s communication systems, improve passenger...

Business News | TechensGlobal and GBS Partner to Deliver SOC Services in Saudi Arabia

India PR Distribution Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], October 27: In a bold move to strengthen the Kingdom's cyber defense and empower local talent, GBS, a leading digital transformation provider in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with TechensGlobal Pvt Ltd, a...

Azerbaijan joins World Championship in Fire and Rescue Sport in Riyadh

Cairo, October 27, AZERTAC The 20th World Championship among men and the 11th World Championship among Women in fire and rescue sport started Sunday in capital Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The championship brought together more than 300 male and female...

Like Sand, Menswear in Saudi Arabia is Shifting

During Riyadh Fashion Week, which wound up its six-day run on Oct. 21, Saudi Fashion Commission executives were seen dressed in thobes and shemaghs on certain days — the national dress for men — and handsome shirt jackets and trousers on others....

UK Chancellor seeks GCC trade deal progress on Saudi Arabia trip

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is leading a British delegation to Saudi Arabia in an effort to make progress on a potential trade deal with the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC). Ms Reeves, the first chancellor to visit the Gulf in six years, said she...

Ericsson and Saudi Railway Company Collaborate on 5G-Powered Rail Operations

Ericsson and the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) to collaborate on advancing rail operations through 5G technology. The collaboration aims to modernize the rail’s communication systems, improve passenger experience, and drive digital advancements...

New overnight bus service, UK train stabbing attack, and Luxembourg's Jeanne Lehair wins Triathlon World Cup

The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Monday, 3 November. Luxembourg EMERGENCY ALERT – The Luxembourg authorities will carry out a nationwide test of their emergency alert system today. In addition to sounding the country’s...

Barclays’ reentry into Saudi Arabia highlights the kingdom’s strategy to become the new global hub for regional headquarters

Barclays is returning to Saudi Arabia after an 11-year absence, marking both a strategic expansion for the British lender and a symbolic validation of Riyadh’s growing status as the Middle East’s corporate command hub. The move, first reported by...