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  Saudi-Israeli normalization on horizon as Gulf interests align
"The contacts between Israel and Saudi Arabia en route to normalization never ceased, but the process is slow and gradual," said Dr. Nirit Ofir, a Middle East expert and lecturer at Reichman University. Ofir, perhaps Israel's most connected Saudi...
    
  Saudi Business Center: A One-Stop Gateway for Investors
“This experience is nothing like before. All the procedures are handled in one place, exactly what a businessman needs,” said investor Talal Al-Ammari with a smile as he left the headquarters of the Saudi Business Center in Riyadh. In a sleek,...
    
  Sports News | India Re-elected as Vice-Chairperson of COP10 Bureau, Reaffirms Commitment to Clean Sport
New Delhi [India], October 23 (ANI): India actively participated in the 10th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport, held from October 20 to 22 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The...
    
  Did Pakistan designate Salman Khan a terrorist after Riyadh remarks? Here’s what we know!
en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Did Pakistan designate Salman Khan a terrorist after Riyadh remarks? Here’s what we know! Actor Salman Khan is at the center of a major international controversy...
    
  Saudi Fashion Commission Signs MoU with Circle Platform WHITE Milano Following Riyadh Fashion Week
After the conclusion of the third edition of Riyadh Fashion Week, the Saudi Fashion Commission announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Circle Platform Company’s WHITE Milano, marking a strategic partnership to drive...
    
  Saudi Arabia: Aseer's business thrives on entertainment, tourism
Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia recorded significant growth in commercial registers and economic activities in Q3 2025, according to the Ministry of Commerce's latest Business Sector Bulletin. The report highlighted the ongoing momentum in the tourism,...
    
  Aryna Sabalenka Shares Pride After Career-Best Milestone at WTA Finals: “Feels Super Special”
Aryna Sabalenka began her quest for a first WTA Finals title with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in her opening round-robin match in Riyadh, a crucial first step in her campaign to clinch the year-end world No. 1...
Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as kingdom’s new grand mufti
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia appointed a prominent ultraconservative scholar late Wednesday as the country’s new grand mufti, the kingdom’s top religious scholar. Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan, 90, took over the position,...
    
  Gritty boys put up a strong fight against Saudi
HANDBALL – Brave Bahrain went down fighting to Saudi Arabia 27-33 last night in their concluding preliminary round fixture of the boys’ handball tournament in the third Asian Youth Games. The hosts faced a massive 10-goal deficit in the first half...
    
  Angelo Borges, Haroune Camara Score As Al-Nassr Beat FC Goa 2–1 in AFC Champions League Two 2025–26
Mumbai, October 23: Indian Super League (ISL) side FC Goa succumbed to a narrow 1-2 defeat against Saudi powerhouse Al-Nassr FC in their third group-stage match of the AFC Champions League Two at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Goa on Wednesday....
    
  Shein faces backlash over sale of childlike sex toys for $215
ALBAWABA - A Chinese e-commerce platform specializing in fast fashion is facing a massive backlash after the sale of sex toys with a "childlike appearance", French news website Le Parisien reported on Saturday. Activists on social media called to...
    
  Saudi Arabia Scraps Decades-Old Kafala System, Easing Restrictions for 13 Million Migrant Workers
Riyadh, October 22: Saudi Arabia has abolished the five-decade old Kafala labour sponsorship system that allowed Kafala (employers) to have inhuman control over employees, including seizing travel documents and taking decision on when they could...
    
  Goals and Highlights for Al Hazm 0-2 Al-Nassr in Saudi Pro League Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for tuning in to this sixth round of the Saudi Pro League. Stay tuned for the latest on this game and the upcoming matches. Good afternoon, and see you next time! END OF MATCH Follow the leader!...
    
  Treaties Committee to examine Air Services Agreements with Colombia, Peru, and Saudi Arabia
At 11:15 am today, the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties will hold a public hearing into three separate proposed agreements relating to air services between Australia and Colombia, Peru and Saudi Arabia. The proposed agreements aim to...
    
  Watch: Riyadh Air takes off with first flight to London
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, Riyadh Air, marked a major milestone on Sunday, October 26, with the completion of its inaugural flight from Riyadh to London Heathrow (LHR), symbolising the Kingdom’s growing ambition to become a...
    
  85% of Vision 2030 targets completed or on track, Saudi investment minister reports
Saudi Arabia’s investment minister Khalid Al-Falih said that 85% of the Vision 2030 targets are either completed or moving on schedule as of the end of 2024. He delivered this update during the Fortune Global Forum conference held in Riyadh,...
    
  Saudia Unveils SV Lifestyle Brand at Riyadh Fashion Week
SV is Saudia’s new lifestyle brand, launched in 2025 as a premium line of apparel, travel accessories, and lifestyle products. Inspired by Saudia’s heritage and driven by modern global trends, SV reflects the evolving aspirations of Saudi Arabia...
    
  Sudan Militia, Armed With Drones, Hunts Down Black Population of Darfur
Sudan’s civil war is taking a jarring turn in Darfur, where an Arab-led militia is now using state-of-the-art drones and execution squads to dominate the region’s Black population. Humanitarian groups say the violence has been escalating since the...
    
  Israeli delegation to attend 'professional conference' in Saudi Arabia: Report
An Israeli delegation is reportedly expected to travel to Saudi Arabia to attend the 26th United Nations Tourism General Assembly, which is scheduled to be held in the kingdom. As reported by the Israeli Army Radio on Sunday, the final approval...
    
  Saudia named as official premium partner of Riyadh Season 2025–2026
Business Desk Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has been named the Official Premium Partner of Riyadh Season 2025–2026. This marks the sixth consecutive year that Saudia has partnered with Riyadh Season, underscoring its role as a...