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  • Incredible prize money for Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters confirmed

    The Saudi Arabia Snooker Masters will be held for the first time in Riyadh later this month and will boast a top prize which matches the World Snooker Championship. The 144-player event begins on 30 August and a champion will be crowned on 7 September, a champion who will walk away with £500,000 for their troubles. The runner-up will pocket £200,000 and the semi-finalists £100,000, which are the same as the prizes won at the Crucible.

  • A World Cup like no other – Saudi Arabia reveal their vision for FIFA’s 2034 tournament: Video

    Saudi Arabia detailed a massive stadium building project Wednesday to host the 2034 World Cup in men’s soccer, with one venue 350 meters (yards) above ground in a planned futuristic city.

  • Saudi crown prince receives group of princes, scholars, and citizens in Jeddah

    Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman hosted a group of princes, scholars, and citizens who came to greet him on Tuesday. The guests were hosted at Al-Salaam Palace in Jeddah and the gathering started with recitation from the holy Qur’an. Earlier on Tuesday, the crown prince chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting.

  • Saudi Arabia’s NWC starts implementing water and wastewater infrastructure projects worth $586 m

    Saudi Arabia’s National Water Company (NWC), through its Eastern Cluster, has initiated the implementation of 17 major projects across the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, with a total investment exceeding 2.2 billion Saudi Riyals ($586 million). In a press release, the company explains that the projects aim to enhance the region's environmental and water services infrastructure, focusing on wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, power lines, and network replacements to improve service delivery in various cities and governorates.

  • Saudi Arabia warns against ongoing violations of Jerusalem’s historical status

    In a statement the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its strong condemnation of the repeated and provocative incursions by Israeli occupation officials and numerous settlers into the Muslim holy site. “The ministry emphasises the importance of respecting religious sanctities and reiterates the kingdom’s warning of the consequences of continuing these violations of international law and the historical status of Jerusalem. These actions provoke millions of Muslims around the world, particularly in light of the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe faced by the Palestinian people,” the statement said.

  • Ushaiqer Heritage Village In Saudi Arabia: An Insightful Escape Into Tradition

    For those who are fascinated by old-world charm, Ushaiqer Heritage Village is a must-visit spot in Saudi Arabia. The group of yellow mud houses and a maze of different alleys in Ushaiqer welcome visitors to traditional architecture and lifestyle.The village is located 200 kilometers northwest of Riyadh, near the town of Shagra. It comprises seven districts with 400 mud houses and 25 mosques. The name ‘Ushaiqer’ meant ‘little blonde’, and it traced its origins to the nearby red mountain that gives shades to the mud houses.

  • Saudi Arabia extends waiver on expat fees for industrial sector employees

    The minister said the waiver has been instrumental in transforming the industrial landscape of Saudi Arabia. Since its inception, the number of industrial establishments has surged from 8,822 to 11,868 by April 2024. This substantial increase reflects the sector’s expansion and the positive impact of the government’s financial incentives, he added.

  • Saudi Aramco and Kaust to invest $100m in R&D

    Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest oil producer, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (Kaust) are to invest $100 million in research and development projects. The 10-year investment will support projects focused on energy transition, sustainability, materials innovation, upstream technologies and digital solutions, aiming for both environmental and commercial benefits.

  • AP Race Launch Swimming Academy In Saudi Arabia

    AP Race, a brand co-founded and built by three-time Olympic champion Adam Peaty that includes clinics and events, has launched a swimming academy in Saudi Arabia. Peaty and Ed Baxter founded the AP brand which has been delivering race clinics since 2019 and for the last two years have staged the AP Race London International at the Aquatics Centre, a three-day meet which features international and domestic swimmers through to grassroots initiatives.

  • Saudi Wealth Fund Pumps More Cash Into Two Struggling Startups

    In most cases, these projects have been key to the oil-rich region’s diversification push, meaning the sovereign wealth funds might not be solely focused on the dollars-and-cents aspect of their return on investment. But even on that front, some investors have started to focus on ensuring they’re not throwing good money after bad.