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Saudi population reaches 35.3 million in 2024, majority under 65
Saudi Gazette
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July 11, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's total population reached 35,300,280 in 2024, according to newly released data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), marking World Population Day. Of the total population, 55.6 percent are...
Saudi Arabia sets sail with new cruise regulations
Gulf News
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Clear roles and streamlined procedures The new framework clearly outlines the roles and responsibilities of ship operators, shipping agents, and port authorities. It also simplifies the process of obtaining licenses and permits, integrating...
Saudi delegation visits Damascus Airport to discuss investment opportunities in civil aviation
SANA
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July 10, 2025
Damascus, SANA – A delegation from Saudi Arabia toured Damascus International Airport on Thursday to discuss cooperation and investment opportunities in the civil aviation sector. The General Authority of Civil Aviation said on its telegram...
Saudi Aramco in talks with Commonwealth LNG
The Manila Times
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July 10, 2025
LONDON/HOUSTON — Oil giant Saudi Aramco is in talks with Commonwealth LNG to buy liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the US company’s proposed facility in Cameron, Louisiana, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the market for the superchilled...
Saudi Arabia's NWC launches $533m worth of 38 water and sanitation projects
Smart Water Magazine
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July 10, 2025
The National Water Company (NWC) has begun implementing 38 water and sanitation projects in Asir region of the Southern Cluster. These projects include the construction of lines and networks exceeding 2,534 kilometers long at a total cost of...
Saudi Arabia acquires German earth observation firm in latest push to build sovereign space industry
The European Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia has acquired the Berlin-based Earth observation platform UP42, marking the latest in a series of moves to accelerate its ambitions in the commercial space sector The platform, launched by Airbus in 2019, will now operate under...
Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress 2025: spotlight on $1.71b market
Seatrade Maritime News
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July 9, 2025
As the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s maritime logistics market continues its strong growth at 4.3% annually until 2030 - a significant component of Saudi Arabia’s growing non-oil economy - the 6th edition of Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress is well...
Saudia Resumes Dammam–London Flights After 15 Years Amid Market Growth
Routes
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Saudia is resuming flights between Dammam and London Heathrow after a 15-year hiatus, a move that reflects growing demand and intensifying competition in the UK–Saudi Arabia market. The SkyTeam carrier will operate the route three times per week...
Saudi Arabia Suspends Two Umrah Firms Over Accommodation Violations
Gulf Insider
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended two Umrah companies for violating regulations, including housing pilgrims in unlicensed accommodations—an act the ministry described as a serious breach that jeopardises pilgrim safety. Legal...
Saudi Extends Tax Amnesty Initiative Till Dec 31 Exemptions From Fines Explained
MENAFN
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July 10, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Saudi Arabia announced an extension of a tax amnesty programme until December 31, 2025. The initiative, running from July 1, cancels fines and exempts establishments from financial penalties incurred as a result of overdue...
Saudi Jahez acquires 75% stake in Qatar's Snoonu for $225 million
AK&M
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AK&M 10 July 2025 16:08 Saudi delivery platform Jahez has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in the Qatari e-commerce platform Snoonu. This is reported in a press release from Jahez. As part of the deal, Jahez intends to...
Saudi Royal runs $250 Billion firm shaping access to mega deals
The Hindu Business Line
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July 10, 2025
It also manages part of the sprawling web of contractors tasked with bringing the kingdom’s gigantic development projects to life, and works to line up financing and keep spending in check | Photo Credit: CHARLES CROWELL As Saudi Arabia spends...
Saudi citizen and Yemeni resident convicted in perfume trade concealment case in Riyadh
Saudi Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Commerce has publicly named and shamed a Saudi citizen and a Yemeni resident for engaging in a commercial concealment crime involving the trade of perfumes and cosmetics in Riyadh. Investigations...
Saudi Arabia updates road code to support autonomous vehicles and smart mobility
Saudi Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority for Roads has announced that the Saudi Roads Code now incorporates advanced infrastructure standards to support the safe integration of autonomous vehicles across the Kingdom. According to the...
Saudi Arabia to introduce AI curriculum across all school levels starting 2025
Saudi Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will introduce a national artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum across all levels of public education starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. Tthe National Curriculum Center announced nucluding the...
Saudi Arabia Enacts New Real Estate Foreign Ownership Law: A Calibrated Opening for Foreign Investors
National Law Review
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July 10, 2025
On 8 July 2025, the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia approved a new and far-reaching law: the Law of Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis. This legislation replaces the 2000 framework and introduces a more progressive and...
Saudi foreign property ownership rules will be 'transformational' for long-term expats
The National News
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Saudi Arabia updating its rules to allow foreigners to buy property in specific zones will encourage long-term expats to invest in homes, boost the real estate sector and benefit businesses from banks to cement companies, analysts said. Non-Saudis...
Saudia adds Dammam-London Heathrow direct route
Gulf News
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Saudia currently operates 38 weekly flights to London Heathrow from Jeddah and Riyadh, offering a total capacity of 11,900 seats each week. In the first six months of 2025, the airline reported carrying 447,287 passengers on these routes. Saudia...
Saudia adds a new route between Dammam and London Heathrow Airport
Times Aerospace
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Introduced in partnership with the Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and Dammam Airports Company (DACO), the route positions Dammam as the third city in the Kingdom after Jeddah and Riyadh, to offer direct flights to one of the United Kingdom’s...
Saudi Arabia executed more than 100 foreigners in 2025 so far: AFP
Iran Front Page
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July 10, 2025
Riyadh executed two Ethiopians on drug charges, the Saudi interior ministry announced Thursday, bringing the number of foreigners put to death since the beginning of the year to at least 101, according to an AFP tally. “Khalil Qasim Muhammad Omar...