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  • Trump envoy discusses Israel normalisation with MbS in Saudi Arabia

    US President-elect Donald Trump's Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman earlier this week in what was the first meeting between the de-facto Saudi ruler and a member of the incoming Trump administration, Axios revealed on Saturday. Citing two anonymous sources, the US-based news outlet said that the pair discussed US-Saudi relations, Israel's war on Gaza and plans to forge a normalisation deal between Riyadh and Tel Aviv. Witkoff, a close confidant of Trump, has been tasked with the "clear aim" of securing a deal between the two US allies and making progress towards a Israel-Palestine peace agreement, according to Axios.

  • Saudi Arabia issues RFP for New Abha International Airport Project

    The Saudi Civil Aviation Holding Company (MATARAT) announces the Release of the Request for Proposal for the Privatization of the New Abha International Airport Project to Pre-Qualified Bidders. The new Abha Airport is designated to accomodate the region’s growing passenger demand while reflecting the unique architectural identity and heritage of the Aseer region. BY 2030, the airport is projected to accomodate upto 10 million passengers per year, with a capacity of upto 13 million passesngers per year anticpated by 2054.

  • Hosting FIFA World Cup 2034 a game-changer for RSL and Saudi Arabia

    With the carrot of the FIFA World Cup in 2034 now officially on the horizon – Saudi Arabia were on Wednesday confirmed as hosts - football in the Kingdom will never be the same again. First, is the physical transformation already set in motion. For the 48-team showpiece, Saudi Arabia will utilise 15 stadiums, 11 of which will be new builds. The impact this will have on the RSL will be remarkable, as teams begin to play in some of the most breathtaking and technologically advanced arenas anywhere in the world. And, from a football perspective, hosting the tournament will be a complete game-changer. The RSL was already on a path towards an exciting new future, but staging arguably the foremost sporting event will turbocharge that development, especially among local Saudi talent.

  • How the future job market in Saudi Arabia will evolve

    In his outlook on the future job landscape in the kingdom, the expert singled out sectors related to artificial intelligence, information technology, cybersecurity, renewable and sustainable energy, as well as energy-related engineering fields, including mechanical and electrical engineering, given the significant focus on infrastructure and sustainability projects. With the emphasis on improving health care, the demand for various health specialisations, including general medicine, nursing, and related technologies, will continue to grow. Moreover, tourism stands out as one of the most promising sectors for job creation in the kingdom, noted Al Dhiyabi.

  • Economic feasibility of hydrogen transportation network in Saudi Arabia

    Hydrogen is a promising, clean, and adaptable fuel source, making it a key player in the world's sustainable energy movement. However, safe and economical transportation and storage of hydrogen remains a challenge. This study investigates the economic feasibility of establishing a hydrogen transportation network in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the transition to a hydrogen-based economy and reduce carbon emissions.

  • Movie Stars Will Visit Saudi Arabia. Will They Work There?

    Over the past two weeks, dozens of movie stars, filmmakers and Hollywood executives visited Jeddah, a metropolis on the west coast of Saudi Arabia, for the fourth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival. Vin Diesel and Emily Blunt received awards at the opening ceremony. Spike Lee and Minnie Driver served on the jury. Agents from CAA and WME spoke on panels alongside executives from production outfits such as Fremantle and Anonymous Content. While Wall Street, Silicon Valley and some in Hollywood have been tapping Gulf money for some time, Saudi Arabia has emerged as a hub of financing and production in just the past few years. The state-backed Public Investment Fund has already invested billions in video games and sports, and the country is now offering generous incentives — a rebate of about 40% — to film in Saudi Arabia.

  • Saudi Arabia’s inflation holds steady at 2% in November: GASTAT

    Saudi Arabia’s annual inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent in November compared to the same month in 2023, driven primarily by higher housing costs, official data showed.  According to data released by the General Authority for Statistics, housing rents increased by 10.8 percent year on year in November, while apartment rental prices surged 12.5 percent during the same period.  Overall, costs for housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels rose by 9.1 percent compared to the previous year, underscoring the sector’s influence on inflation.

  • Saudi Arabia calls Israeli Golan plan ‘sabotage’ of Syria

    Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned as “sabotage” of Syria an Israeli plan to double the population of the occupied and annexed Golan Heights. In a statement, the Saudi foreign ministry expressed “condemnation and denunciation” of the plan, which it called part of “continued sabotage of opportunities to restore security and stability in Syria” after opposition forces overthrew Bashar al-Assad one week ago. “The Kingdom renews its call to the international community to condemn these Israeli violations, stressing the need to respect Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the statement said, adding that “the Golan is an occupied Syrian Arab land.”

  • Neymar Jr ‘very happy’ after swapping PSG for Saudi Arabia

    In an interviIn an interview with RMC Sport, Neymar Jr (32) has revealed his ‘happiness’ representing Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian made his high-profile move to the GulInIn an interview with RMC Sport, Neymar Jr (32) has revealed his ‘happiness’ representing Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia. The Brazilian made his high-profile move to the Gulf State in 2023 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer after his contract at the Parc des Princes expired. Despite his happiness, it hasn’t been easy for the Brazil international since he arrived in the Saudi top flight. As was the same during his time at PSG, the forward has had a torrid time with injuries. Limited to just 7 appearances for the Saudi Arabian club, the attacker has missed over 60 matches due to injury.  

  • Commentary: Might Saudi Arabia actually be a good choice for a men’s World Cup?

    He has also made it clear he thinks sport will play a big part in this process, saying he wants to create a domestic sporting industry that contributes more than 2.5 per cent to the economy, and he has acknowledged that being more active is the best way to tackle Saudi Arabia’s alarming obesity and diabetes problems. Being more active applies to girls and women, too, so he has already lifted the restrictions on sport for girls in schools and encouraged investment in women’s professional sport. Yes, of course, this is coming from the lowest of bases — it was not happening at all only a few years ago — but it is also undeniably progress. When I add all this up, I come to the conclusion that if we truly believe sport brings people together and can impact changes that other governmental levers cannot — and I do believe that — might Saudi Arabia actually be a good choice for a World Cup?