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  • After Netflix debut, banned Indian film sparks furor on Saudi social media

    An Indian film depicting the true story of a migrant worker caught in miserable conditions in Saudi Arabia is sparking an uproar in Gulf Arab states. Critics say the production tarnishes the Kingdom’s image, while others see a stark portrayal of rights abuses that migrant workers allegedly face. The controversy comes as Riyadh moves to rebrand itself under its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification agenda.

  • Afghan women endure draconian Taliban, 23 years after 9/11

    But 23 years after 9/11, the Taliban hold sway. Their fundamentalist interpretation of Islamic doctrines is the law of the land. Their draconian edicts once more asphyxiate Afghanistan society. And Afghan women, as they were a generation ago, are yet again thwarted from school, restricted in all they can do and banned from revealing their faces and even their voices in public.

  • Saudi Central Bank to enable Samsung Pay service in Q4 2024

    SAMA explained that this step affirms its ongoing efforts to strengthen the digital payments system in the Kingdom, aligning with the Financial Sector Development Program’s (FSDP) objectives, a key initiative of Vision 2030.

  • NEO, a new mobile banking brand, is being launched in Saudi Arabia by Saudi National Bank (SNB).

    Described as a “lifestyle digital banking and financial ecosystem”, the banking app comes with a multi-currency debit card (supporting up to 20 different currencies with fixed currency rates); a rewards programme, including cashback and discounts; gift cards; and additional services such as cinema, restaurant and hotel bookings.

  • Saudi Arabia’s digital bank ‘D360’ to launch tomorrow

    D360, a digital bank, is scheduled to be officially launched in Saudi Arabia on Sept. 3, on the sidelines of the 24 Fintech conference in Riyadh, which will run from Sept. 3 to 5, according to Al Eqtisadiah newspaper. In February 2022, the Saudi Cabinet approved the Minister of Finance, Mohammed Al-Jadaan, to issue a license to the local digital bank - D360 Bank (under established) – in line with Article No. 3 of the Banking Control Law, data compiled by Argaam showed

  • How Riyadh’s new King Salman Park will provide an urban haven for flora and fauna

    Scheduled to open in 2025, King Salman Park is set to become the largest of its kind in the world, covering about 16.6 sq. km. As a flagship initiative of Saudi Vision 2030, it will not only expand the city’s green spaces, but also enhance quality of life. “King Salman Park is set to redefine Riyadh’s urban landscape,” Khaled Al-Ojyan, an architect with Green Riyadh, told Arab News. “This ambitious project aligns perfectly with Vision 2030, transforming the city into a more sustainable, vibrant and green environment.”

  • Torrential rains trigger urban flooding in Saudi Arabia

    Saudi Arabia was struck by thunderstorms and flash flooding on most of its Red Sea on Friday with footages on social media showing roads inundated and cars stranded in floodwater, according to The National. The rains are expected to last until Tuesday prompting the directorate to urge the citizens to remain on alert and adhere to safety guidelines issued through media as per the Saudi Gazette.

  • Saudi banks’ T-bond investments fall to SAR 561.3B in July

    Saudi banks’ investments in treasury bonds declined by about SAR 1.9 billion month-on-month (MoM) to SAR 561.3 billion in July, data from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) showed.

  • Israel kills a top militant in its deadliest West Bank raids since the Gaza war began

    Israel says the raids across the northern West Bank — which have killed a total of 16 people, nearly all militants, since late Tuesday — are aimed at preventing attacks. The Palestinians see them as a widening of the war in Gaza and an effort to perpetuate Israel’s decades-long military rule over the territory.

  • UAE recognizes Taliban envoy as realism increasingly drives foreign policy

    The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has accepted the credentials of a Taliban diplomat as ambassador of Afghanistan. The move is a shift in Abu Dhabi’s approach to Taliban rule, which it has yet to recognize. Hailed by Taliban supporters as furthering the group’s international legitimacy, observers see the measure as reflecting rising realism in Emirati foreign policy.

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