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KFSHRC’s Pre-implantation Genetic Testing Program Offers Saudi Families Healthier and Safer Future
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) continues to strengthen its leadership in preventive genomic medicine through its advanced Pre-implantation Genetic Testing (PGT) program, which has redefined reproductive medicine by...
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How Saudi Arabia Is Freeing a Million Barrels a Day for Export
Saudi Arabia’s domestic oil consumption for power generation is showing early signs of structural decline, signaling steady progress toward its Vision 2030 goal of eliminating oil use from its electricity mix. After decades of burning crude and...
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DAZN MENA secures domestic rights to Saudi Jockey Club events
DAZN MENA, the regional arm of the sports streaming service covering the Middle East and North Africa, has been named the official domestic broadcaster of all events organized by horseracing’s Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia. The deal, brokered by...
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Bill Belichick's disastrous tenure at UNC gets worse as Saudi Arabia gets linked to GM Michael Lombardi
At this point, the North Carolina Tar Heels football program is set to become a reality show. Seemingly every week, something else pops up that paints the program in a negative light. Bill Belichick being hired was supposed to put them back on the...
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Daniil Medvedev says he has no regrets missing Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia
Daniil Medvedev has shared his thoughts on missing out on the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Carlos Alcaraz is leading the way at this year’s event, aiming to win the trophy for the first time. Jannik Sinner, Taylor Fritz, and Novak...
Worker Unions & US Senators push back on Saudi-backed EA acquisition
Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal shared concerns of foreign influence and security while the CWA focused its attention on employee protections. Several groups are vocally pushing back against the recently announced acquisition of Electronic...
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SBP Grants Initial EMI License to Saudi-Based Barq for Pakistan Launch
The State Bank of Pakistan has granted in-principle approval (initial license) to Barq Pakistan to establish an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) wallet in Pakistan. Barq Pakistan plans to introduce a full suite of digital financial services,...
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Iranian Allies Block Saudi Investments in Iraq: $100B Impact
Despite last year’s diplomatic breakthrough between Saudi Arabia and Iran, Tehran’s political allies in Baghdad are reportedly blocking up to $100 billion in Saudi investments, exposing the limits of top-down reconciliation in the Middle East’s...
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WWE's Nick Khan Discusses Bringing WrestleMania to Saudi Arabia in 2027
Summary WrestleMania 43 in Riyadh is a 'natural next step' as WWE brings premium live events abroad. About half of WWE's recent Premium Live Events now occur outside the U.S., emphasizing 'boots on the ground'. Khan expects strong viewership and...
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It’s official. Cardi B is coming to Saudi Arabia for Soundstorm 2025
Get ready, Riyadh – Cardi B is on her way. The queen of rap is officially set to perform at Soundstorm 2025, marking her first-ever show in Saudi Arabia. Expect nothing less than high-energy performances, bold fashion moments, and a whole lot of...
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Saudi annual inflation at 2.2 pct in September
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Xinhua News Agency
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RIYADH, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia's annual inflation rate was 2.2 percent in September 2025, compared with the same month a year earlier, the General Authority for Statistics said on Wednesday. September's inflation edged down 0.1 percent...
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Saudi crown prince announces major Mecca development
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Xinhua News Agency
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RIYADH, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Wednesday the launch of King Salman Gate, a large mixed-use development in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. The project will cover up to 12 million square meters of floor space...
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Saudi entrepreneur to bring Ramada by Wyndham to Madinah
Hotel franchising company Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has partnered with entrepreneur Mohammed Khalid Sabbagh to launch a new hotel in Madinah in Saudi Arabia. The hotel will operate under the Ramada by Wyndham brand, and be located in the Al Jamawat...
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US, Saudi-led alliance plunges green shipping deal into doubt
The US, Saudi Arabia, Russia and their allies have spearheaded a push to alter the approval process for a hard-fought green shipping deal, which experts say could jeopardise the landmark pact at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) talks...
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“Saudi Golf can’t even use AI” – Brandel Chamblee slams ‘bots’ for ‘promoting lies’ against him
Brandel Chamblee continued his attack on Saudi golf by accusing it of using bots to ‘promote lies and misinformation.’ The analyst’s, famous for his anti-LIV Golf takes, said the organization couldn’t “even use AI to its advantage” while replying...
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Saudi Arabia Chooses Hijra as Its Official Entry for the 2026 Oscars
Saudi Arabia just made its pick for the 98th Academy Awards — and it’s a powerful one. The Saudi Film Commission announced that Shahad Ameen’s new film, Hijra, will represent the Kingdom in the Best International Feature Film category. The choice...
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COLUMN: It’s time for Wolfpack athletics to seek Saudi investment
Collegiate athletics are not played on an even plane. To be the best, you need to have the most. From the classic Nick Saban ‘Alabama Jones’ under-handed deals, to the sham classes at UNC-Chapel Hill and now the multi-million dollar contracts...
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US Senators Call for Investigation Into Saudi-Backed EA Buyout
The letter singled out Jared Kushner’s involvement as a critical concern, calling his firm’s participation “troubling” given prior financial ties between Affinity Partners and the Saudi PIF. According to Blumenthal and Warren, the buyout may...
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Saudi Arabia: Fashion Icons Vivienne Westwood And Stella McCartney To Headline Riyadh Fashion Week 2025
Riyadh Fashion Week is set to make history as it welcomes international fashion powerhouses Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney to its lineup for the very first time. Returning for its third and most ambitious edition from October 16 to 21, the...
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Saudi’s Balady Poultry Company signs US$304 million land lease deals for poultry expansion
SAUDI ARABIA – Balady Poultry Company is advancing its expansion strategy after signing two land lease agreements worth around US$304 million (SAR 1.14 billion) with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture. The leases span 19...
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