Saudi Arabia
Middle East choked by severe pollution as stagnant weather hits Iran, Iraq, Syria and Kuwait
A major air-pollution wave has swept across parts of the Middle East in recent days, with Iran, Iraq, Syria and Kuwait all reporting hazardous or sharply deteriorating air quality
Saudi Ninja delivery app founder says quick commerce platform plans stock market listing
Delivery app Ninja founder says Saudi quick commerce leader plans stock exchange listing in the coming years. Platform holds largest market share in digital groceries sector.
Saudi Central Bank licenses Madd Balas for debt-based crowdfunding
Saudi Central Bank licenses Madd Balas for debt-based crowdfunding, bringing total licensed companies for this activity to 14.
Iran-US talks back on the table?
Diplomatic activity involving Iran, Oman, Saudi Arabia and US reignites speculation about resumed Tehran-Washington dialogue. Iranian FM visits Muscat whilst President Pezeshkian sends letter to Saudi king interpreted as discreet overture.
US–Saudi strategic pact formalised as Trump backs F-35 sale to the kingdom
US President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House on November 18, marking the Crown Prince’s first visit to Washington since 2018 and signalling a renewed phase of strategic cooperation
Aramco reportedly pauses Safaniya onshore tender
Saudi Aramco is reported to have extended the bid deadline for its Safaniya onshore oilfield development project, according to industry publications
The Arctic and Antarctica record "off the charts" heat as polar warming accelerates
Parts of both the Arctic and Antarctic have experienced historically high temperatures in recent weeks, with weather stations in East Antarctica recording record-breaking warmth for the month of October, alarming climate scientists.
IMF: Global economic outlook shows modest change amid policy shifts and complex forces
Dialing down uncertainty, reducing vulnerabilities, and investing in innovation can help deliver durable economic gains.
Saudia launches flights from Riyadh to Moscow in boost for Russian tourism
Saudi Arabia's Saudia launches Riyadh-Moscow flights on October 10, joining budget carrier Flynas as Russia welcomed 52,400 Saudi tourists in 2024, five times previous year's level.
LONG READ: Trade is the glue that holds Global Emerging Markets Institutions together
The world order is changing. The emerging markets are coming of age and they are setting up a raft of largely non-Western Global Emerging Markets Institutions (GEMIs) to coordinate their lives. Trade is the glue that binds them together.
LONG READ: The GEMIs, the Global Emerging Markets' interlocking institutions
The international order is breaking up as the Global Emerging Markets build a raft of new non-Western interlocking international institutions to run their vision of a new multipolar world order.
Dar Global announces $1bn Trump Plaza Jeddah in second collaboration with Trump Organization
Dar Global announces $1bn Trump Plaza Jeddah featuring mixed-use community with Central Park-inspired design in second Trump Organization collaboration following Trump Tower Jeddah launch.
BERTRAND: The return of geopolitical gravity
Four extraordinary events happened last week within the span of just 72 hours; a week which may well be remembered as one of the most consequential in the transition from Pax Americana to the multipolar world.
How India sees the Pakistan-Saudi defence pact
While the practicality of the pact is doubted in New Delhi’s policy circles, it adds a fresh layer of complexity to South Asia’s security environment and creates potential ripple effects across the Middle East and the Indian Ocean region.
Pakistan gives Saudi Arabia a landmark Article 5 collective security guarantee
In what is likely to be a game-changing decision, Pakistan, a nuclear power, has given Saudi Arabia an Article 5-like collective security guarantee.
GCC's Defence Council approves measures to strengthen defence integration following Israeli attack
Gulf Defence Council condemns Israeli attack on Qatar, approves enhanced intelligence sharing and joint military exercises to strengthen regional defence integration mechanisms.
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global unveils Shura Island luxury tourism destination
Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Global opens Shura Island luxury destination with SLS, EDITION and InterContinental hotels plus first island golf course as Vision 2030 milestone.
Extreme poverty falling steadily – OWID
To track progress towards ending extreme poverty, the United Nations relies on World Bank estimates of the number of people living below a poverty threshold called the “International Poverty Line” (IPL), Our World in Data (OWID) reports.
Indonesia uncovers over $60mn in Hajj quota corruption
The Corruption Eradication Commission has intensified its investigation into alleged corruption surrounding Indonesia’s 2023–2024 Hajj quota.
Electric flying taxis to launch in Saudi Arabia within two years
Austrian firm FlyNow Arabia plans electric helicopter services in Saudi Arabia starting 2027, targeting urban transport with €350,000 aircraft offering zero emissions and 55-decibel noise levels.