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  • Chart: The Countries Pledging the Most Military Aid to Ukraine

    As this infographic using data from the Ukraine Support Tracker by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy shows, Poland has been one of Ukraine's most important military aid partners since the war began. In a boost for Kyiv, Ukraine President Zelensky welcomed the news on Thursday that its largest military aid donor, the United States, had committed to sending a further $325 million.

  • US approves $500 million sale of spare parts to Saudi military

    The Biden administration on Thursday approved a major $500 million sale to fund spare and repair parts for Saudi Arabia’s military. The proposed sale, which the State Department notified to Congress on Thursday, would fund components for Saudi Arabia’s existing Abrams and M-60 tanks, Bradley fighting vehicles, light armored vehicles and Humvees. The proposal would also fund spare and repair parts for rifles and pistols as well as crew-served weapons systems, such as the kingdom’s TOW anti-tank missile launchers, radar sets, recoilless rifles as well as computer units, radar sets and night vision devices, among other equipment.

  • Chart: Global Tourism’s Slow Recovery From the Pandemic

    There was a combined loss of 2.6 billion international tourist arrivals from 2019 through 2022, according to the UN World Tourism Organization’s latest report. Analysts say this was largely due to global lockdowns, widespread travel restrictions and a slump in visitor demand.

  • Saudi Arabia launches largest startup hub in the Middle East

    Transforming a former parking structure into a workspace, The Garage offers 24 meeting rooms, an event area capable of accommodating over 1,000 individuals, and dedicated workshop spaces. This transformation began in April 2022 with a mission to empower startups and has since forged partnerships with industry giants such as Google for Startups and the National Center for Information Technology Development.

  • Dutch artist’s chocolate sculpture celebrates Saudi hospitality at food trade show in Riyadh

    Renowned Dutch artist Anat Ratzabi says her compelling chocolate sculpture on display at the 10th Foodex Saudi Expo in Riyadh celebrates the renowned hospitality of the Kingdom’s people. Ratzabi incorporated elements in the bronzed creation including dates, coffee cups, a coffee pot or Dallah, and the emblem of Saudi Arabia featuring two swords and a palm tree. Ratzabi was invited to participate in the Chocolate Art Salon at the exhibition, which concluded on Wednesday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

  • The Garage: Saudi Arabia officially unveils largest startup hub in the Middle East

    Saudi Arabia officially unveiled "The Garage," its latest addition to the thriving startup ecosystem on Monday. Situated within the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh, The Garage spans an impressive 28,000 square meters, earning the title of the largest innovation district in the Middle East. The transformation of a former parking structure into a bustling workspace has given rise to this innovation hub, accommodating more than 300 startup companies. The facility boasts 24 state-of-the-art meeting rooms, an expansive event space capable of hosting over 1,000 individuals, and dedicated workshop areas.

  • Saudi FM takes part in joint Gulf-British ministerial meeting

    Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan took part in a joint Gulf-British ministerial meeting in New York on Monday, Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Faisal was joined at the meeting by ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, as well as the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly.

  • Chart: Who’s in the Champions League ‘Group of Death’?

    Comprising PSG, Newcastle United, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund, when Group F was announced, it was clear that this was the one: The one which even the experts would struggle to predict who is going to get out alive. Using squad value data from Transfermarkt, Statista has been able to quantify the extent to which Group F can be considered the ‘group of death’. While there are other less quantifiable factors to consider aside from value, the numbers certainly do support the initial fan and media reaction.

  • Skylines of 13 Saudi cities will witness aerobatic displays as part of National Day celebrations

    Skylines of 13 cities across the Kingdom will witness aerobatics carried out by the Royal Saudi Air Force as the country celebrates its 93rd National Day this week. The Ministry of Defense will participate in a variety of events and activities, most notably air and naval shows. The ministry announced the dates and locations of the shows that will be participated by Typhoon, F-15S, Tornado, and F-15C aircraft belonging to the Royal Saudi Air Force. The capital city of Riyadh will witness performances on two days, Sept. 22 and 23, at 4:30 p.m., at Umm Ajlan Park, north of Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Road in Al-Qayrawan district.

  • After the Earthquake in Morocco, Tourists Grapple With the Ethics of Travel

    The series of catastrophic events has left many tourists in a conundrum over how to respond. Those already in a country in the wake of a disaster debate whether they should stay or leave. Those with upcoming trips wonder if they should cancel. Can they and the revenue they bring in be of any real help, or will they be a burden? How appropriate is it to let tourism go on while a nation is in a state of collective mourning and rescue efforts are underway?