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Plastic pollution is a public health emergency, says Dion George
Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George. (@DrDionGeorge/X) Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dion George has sharply criticised the process behind the latest round of talks to develop a global plastics treaty in...
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Saudi PIF Launches New AI Company
Saudi Arabia expanded its push into artificial intelligence on Monday as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman launched a new company under the Public Investment Fund to develop and manage AI technologies, according to the state news agency. The...
Owner: Umesh Uttamchandani, Rushit Shah & Parth Shah
ASUS highlights innovation for Government and Education Sectors at Riyadh Showcase
ASUS, along with its partner, AlFalak Electronic Equipment and Supplies Co., hosted its ‘Powering the Future’ event on September 15th at the Narcissus Hotel in Riyadh. Bringing together end users from the government, education, health, and...
Owner: Maria De Sousa
Oman–Saudi Arabia agree to form joint company ‘G7’
MUSCAT: The Oman-Saudi Arabia Business Forum was held on Wednesday at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, bringing together government officials, business leaders, and investors to strengthen economic collaboration between the two Gulf...
Owner: Salman Iqbal
HMH unveils Corp Hotels expansion in Saudi Arabia
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Trade Arabia
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Hospitality Management Holding (HMH) is expanding its Corp Hotels brand in Saudi Arabia, capitalising on the growing demand for hotels that cater to both business efficiency and leisure comfort. This expansion is driven by Saudi Arabia's...
Owner: Anwar Abdulrahman & Ronnie Middleton
A BUET graduate’s contributions to AI in healthcare at Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry
Asif Azad, a recent Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) graduate from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), is currently working remotely as an AI engineer (health services) for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's (KSA) Ministry...
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History Today: When journalist Jamal Khashoggi stepped into a Saudi consulate and was never seen again
Seven years ago, on this day, October 2, a US-based Saudi Arabia journalist died. What made journalist’s demise even more shocking was that it appeared after he walked into the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, never to be seen ever again. In the...
Owner: Mukesh Ambani
Saudi Riyal to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 1, 2025
KARACHI, October 1, 2025: The Saudi Riyal (SAR) has dipped slightly to Rs75.01 against the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) in Wednesday’s open market, down from Rs75.02 on September 30 and well below the July 28 peak of Rs76.03, currency traders reported....
Owner: Salman Iqbal
Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of China on National Day
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent on Wednesday a cable of congratulations to President China Xi Jinping on his country's National Day. King Salman wished the president continued good health and happiness, and...
Owner: Saudi Government
European futures higher and Trump delays pharma tariffs - Newsquawk Europe Market Open
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Zero Hedge
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APAC stocks were firmer, with gains across the board following a positive handover from Wall Street, where tech outperformed, whilst the US jobs reports this week look set to be delayed after CR votes failed again on Wednesday, as expected. Fitch...
Owner: Ivandjiiski Family
New conservation panel to focus on microorganisms crucial for human and planet health
The IUCN, the global wildlife conservation authority, has established a new expert group that will help shape conservation priorities for a previously overlooked but vital group of organisms: microbes. In a recent commentary, the Microbial...
Owner: Rhett Ayers Butler
Saudi’s Red Sea: the new frontier of luxury escapes
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Euronews
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Whilst Instagram influencers queue up for the same shot on the world’s most popular beaches, Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coastline is quietly making waves as an exclusive new luxury destination. Futuristic overwater villas, eco-luxury design and...
Owner: Pedro Vargas David & Luís Santos
134 Saudi officials arrested amid corruption crackdown
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Gulf News
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The detained employees served in several key ministries, including Interior, National Guard, Defence, Municipalities and Housing, Education, Health, Justice, and Hajj and Umrah. Authorities have launched multiple criminal and administrative cases...
Owner: Obaid Al Tayer
Saudi’s National Infrastructure Fund allocates $1.8bln to key projects
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Zawya
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Saudi Arabia’s National Infrastructure Fund (Infra) has disbursed 6.3 billion riyals ($1.81 billion) out of the SAR 8.6 billion direct commitments concluded from 2022 through the first half of 2025, according to the Kingdom’s pre-budget statement...
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Clash of Champions and City Lights: Your Guide to Saudi’s Biggest, Brightest Fall Festival Lineup
Updated October 2025 As the weather turns mellow in fall, it’s time to find your way back to Saudi, where everything’s more vibrant and festive this season. Saudi turns up the dial on fun and excitement with the return of Riyadh Season, bringing...
Owner: Roos Veitch
Hospital Pharmacists’ Perspectives on Communicating with Hearing-Impaired Patients in Pharmacy Settings: A Qualitative Study
Introduction Effective communication between patients and healthcare professionals is fundamental to safe and high-quality patient care.1–3 In pharmacy services, communication between pharmacists and patients is critical for ensuring medication...
Owner: Informa PLC
SIRO Brickell Miami: Kerzner International to Open First U.S. Wellness Hotel in 2030
Kerzner International has announced the debut of SIRO Brickell, Miami, the first SIRO hotel and branded residences in the United States, scheduled to open in 2030. The project will anchor the city’s bustling Brickell district, introducing a...
Owner: Markin Abras
Saudi German Health strengthens relationship with Mayo Clinic, becoming largest group of Mayo Clinic Care Network members in the region
Newswise — RIYADH, Saudi Arabia and ROCHESTER, Minn.— Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading healthcare provider and pioneer in advancing medical excellence across the region, today announced a major expansion of its relationship with Mayo Clinic....
Owner: Roger Johnson (daughter Jessica is CEO)
Saudi German Health Deepens Partnership with Mayo Clinic, Emerging as Largest Mayo Clinic Care Network Member in the Region
In a landmark advancement for healthcare connectivity and clinical excellence in the Middle East, Saudi German Health (SGH), a leading regional healthcare consortium, has significantly broadened its alliance with the esteemed Mayo Clinic. This...
Owner: Non-transparent
NephroPlus Crosses 500 Clinics
NephroPlus, largest dialysis service provider in Asia in 2025 and the fifth largest globally based on the number of treatments performed in Fiscal 2025 (Source: Frost & Sullivan Report), has crossed 500 centres globally. The company launched one...
Owner: Sahu Jain Family