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  • Saudi Arabia FIFA World Cup™ 2034 Bid. One of the fastest and most exciting growth stories in world football

    In 2034, Saudi Arabia hopes to become the first single country to host a 48-team FIFA World Cup™. Almost two-thirds of Saudis who live in the Kingdom are under 30 years old. Football is one of the most powerful examples of the country's rapid transformation, with tens of thousands of young boys, girls, men and women taking up the sport.

  • Over 6 million students in Saudi Arabia return to school on Sunday

    More than 30,000 public, private, international, and foreign schools across the Kingdom have welcomed nearly 500,000 teachers in preparation for the new school year. The return to school coincides with the start of the second-round exams for students who did not pass certain subjects in the first round, as well as the distribution of new textbooks to students.

  • Lucid is “Outselling All Competitors” in Saudi Arabia, VP Says

    Since the beginning of the year, Lucid has delivered well over 1,000 vehicles there, received $2.5 billion in support from the country’s fund, and opened new showrooms and service centers to support the growth in the Middle East region. If for the first quarter of the year, Lucid CEO Peter Rawlinson said vehicle deliveries in Saudi Arabia surpassed 500 units, the figures for the second quarter were not disclosed in the recent earnings call held on August 5th.

  • Saudi Arabia Is Building A $23 Billion Park To Rival NYC’s Central Park – Video

    In a bold move to redefine urban spaces, Saudi Arabia is embarking on an ambitious project to construct a $23 billion park designed to rival the iconic Central Park in New York City. This monumental endeavor, part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan, aims to transform the capital, Riyadh, into a global hub of culture, leisure, and innovation. The park, spanning over 13 square kilometers, will feature lush greenery, cutting-edge recreational facilities, and a host of cultural attractions, offering a blend of tradition and modernity. As the largest urban park in the world, this project is set to not only enhance the quality of life for residents but also attract millions of visitors worldwide.

  • Saudi Super Cup 2024 final: Al Hilal crush Al Nassr

    Al Hilal clinched the Saudi Super Cup trophy by coming from a goal down to crush Al Nassr 4-1 on Saturday, with all four of their goals coming in a dominant second half. Cristiano Ronaldo scored Al Nassr’s only goal a minute before the end of the first half, in which there were few chances, when he capitalized on a wonderful pass from Abd El Rahaman Ghareeb.

  • Saudi Arabia’s surge in female workforce participation drives economic impact

    It comes as the Gulf Cooperation Council experiences unprecedented momentum in women’s participation in the workforce. According to the latest figures from the World Bank, the female labor force participation rate in Saudi Arabia stands at 34.5 percent, compared to 79.9 percent for males. Anne-Laure Malauzat, a partner at Bain & Co. in the Middle East, told Arab News that the statistic has surpassed the original target of 30 percent, prompting the Kingdom to set a new goal of 40 percent by 2030.

  • No mpox cases detected in Saudi Arabia: Health authority

    No cases of mpox Clade 1b have been detected in Saudi Arabia despite the global outbreak, the Saudi Public Health Authority confirmed on Saturday. The authority stressed that the Kingdom was prepared to face all types of health threats by implementing the necessary measures to monitor and curb the spread of the virus, ensuring the safety and well-being of both citizens and residents.

  • Saudi Arabia’s New Red Sea Campaign Launches: Jeddah Welcomes First Visitors to Luxurious, Eco-Friendly Destination

    The Red Sea, one of Saudi Arabia’s most anticipated new developments, has launched an innovative campaign aimed at inviting the first wave of visitors to experience its offerings. This campaign, titled “Be The First,” was launched by Visit Red Sea, the tourism arm of the destination, in collaboration with Beautiful Destinations, a content studio and agency known for its creative endeavors. The campaign seeks to position the Red Sea as a must-visit location, enticing travelers with the opportunity to be among the first to explore this newly accessible region.

  • Saudi Arabia, Morocco sign MoU to enhance health cooperation

    A statement by Morocco’s health ministry said that the accord called for cooperation on improving health care quality and patient safety, and in combating pandemics and epidemics, including early detection and control measures, as well as in scientific research in health and medicine. It also facilitates information exchange in telemedicine.

  • Over 44,000 Saudi families moved to first home in H1 2024: Sakani

    The Sakani program revealed that 55,000 Saudi families benefited from the program during the first half of 2024, marking an increase of nearly 8% compared to the same period last year, which saw 51,000 families benefiting.