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Egypt, other Arab states condemn Israeli airstrikes on Syria
Several Arab countries have strongly condemned the recent Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory, which targeted key sites linked to Syria’s Interior and Defence Ministries.
IMF: The debate over falling fertility
A decline in global population later this century may threaten human progress, or it may lead to better lives.
Esports World Cup launches 2025 event with star-studded opening ceremony in Saudi Arabia
Esports World Cup heads to Saudi capital Riyadh this week, in a star-studded performance.
Uber to launch female driver service in Saudi Arabia within weeks
US ride-hailing company Uber will launch its new "female drivers" service in Saudi Arabia within weeks.
Etihad Airways announces seven new routes from Abu Dhabi hub
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will launch seven new destinations from Abu Dhabi between November 2025 and March 2026, expanding its network across the Middle East.
Saudi Arabia signs $8.3bn renewable energy deals with ACWA Power consortium
Saudi Arabia signed power purchase agreements worth $8.3bn for seven renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 15 GW on July 13.
Gulf states prepare unified tourist visa to boost regional tourism
Gulf Cooperation Council countries are working to launch a unified tourist visa allowing holders to travel to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman and Kuwait with a single visa
Saudi Arabia ranks first globally in tourism revenue growth
Saudi Arabia achieved first place globally in international tourism revenue growth during the first quarter of 2025.
Tipping Point: when populations peak – Statista
As July 11 marks World Population Day, celebrating the approximate date that the world's population reached 5bn in 1987, we're taking a closer at one of the population trends that will affect many countries sooner or later in the 21st Century.