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  • Saudi superstar Mishaal Tamer is set to wow crowds in Riyadh

    Mishaal Tamer’s journey took an unexpected turn when he became the first Saudi student at the prestigious Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music in New York. Using his Xbox and guitar, he started anonymously uploading clips onto the internet, some of which went viral overnight. This digital success caught the attention of major record labels, who eventually signed with him. Brands like Bulgari recognised his talent, featuring him in various campaigns.

  • How to invest in Saudi Arabia stock market – all you need to know

    There are several ways one can invest in the stock markets in the country and increase their wealth over the years of residency – Equities, Sukuk & Bonds, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Close-End Investment Funds (CEFs) and Derivatives.

  • Iran’s ‘brazen’ strikes around the Middle East send a message to Israel and the U.S., analysts say

    “While incitement against Israel is nothing new, its recent launch against ISIS in Syria of a solid-propellant medium-range ballistic missile capable of striking Israel from Iranian territory was a historic first and a message to the Jewish state,” Behnam Ben Taleblu,  senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies think tank in Washington D.C.

    “Highlighting military power in the hopes of deterring adversaries has grown in importance for the regime as wars widen across the region.”

  • World’s Most Ambitious Trade Route Stalls in Mideast Turmoil

    The Israel-Hamas war has halted progress on what’s known as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor — a project touted last year by Washington and key allies that envisages building new rail links across the Arabian peninsula. As Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and turmoil spreads across the region, IMEC is effectively on ice.

    That’s a setback for US strategy, because the plan served multiple purposes – to counter China’s Belt and Road infrastructure program, build influence in the so-called “Global South,” and speed up the hoped-for rapprochement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

  • Middle East Sector Outlooks Reflect Geopolitical Risk, Oil Assumptions

    The Israel-Hamas war has increased geopolitical risks and set back the previous trend of regional de-escalation, which is reflected in the deteriorating sovereign sector outlook in the Middle East, Fitch Ratings says. The neutral outlooks for other sectors reflect high oil price assumptions and supportive economic conditions.

  • Saudi Arabia emerging as a ‘continent in itself’ with array of tourist destinations, forum hears

    While Saudi Arabia “was, is, and will always be” known for Makkah and Madinah, with billions of Muslims converging in the nation for religious purposes, it is simultaneously evolving as a growing destination site globally, with giga-projects spearheading the Kingdom’s shift, highlighted Mohamad Itani, a partner at Knight Frank.

  • IBM inaugurates regional Saudi headquarters in Riyadh

    Krishna said that the investment in Saudi Arabia reinforces the firm’s longstanding commitment to the Kingdom. IBM first established its presence in Saudi Arabia in 1947, and has since worked on hundreds of projects in the government and private sectors. In recent years, IBM has worked with government, businesses and partners to help enhance the Kingdom’s tech landscape, including the local digital infrastructure, tech ecosystem and Saudi talent.

  • Neom: A guide to the 10 projects in Saudi Arabia’s mega-development

    Ever since The Line hit international headlines, there has been huge interest in this $500 billion city in north-west Saudi Arabia.

    From the world's largest megastructure to the region's first major outdoor skiing destination, there's plenty to look forward to. And there has been a flurry of new communities announced within the past few months.

    Here's a review of all the regions coming up.

  • All about Saudi Founding Day

    Saudi Founding Day or just Founding Day is all about celebrating Diriyah becoming the capital of the First Saudi State in 1727. Introduced in 2022, the holiday involves fireworks, drone shows, and people dressed in traditional outfits of their region. Folklore dances are an integral part of the Saudi national celebrations as well and you can find street performers on most major streets of the capital.

  • French Rafale ‘Dogfights’ Eurofighter Typhoon For Lucrative Saudi Fighter Contract

    The Dassault Rafale is a twin-engine multi-role aircraft that can carry out air-to-air combat or can drop bombs on targets in air-to-ground missions, and owing to its cameras, radars, and sensors, can be used for intelligence gathering. The French fighter jet has already been deployed in Afghanistan, Libya, Iraq, Syria, and Mali, where it flew its most extended mission in 2013, spanning nine hours and 35 minutes.