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Alshaya Group Brings Chipotle to Saudi Arabia with First Riyadh Restaurant
Alshaya Group is launching Chipotle Mexican Grill in Saudi Arabia with a Riyadh debut at Sidra, next to Granada Mall, ex...
Japan's Foreign Minister to Visit Saudi Arabia and Oman to Press for Shipping-Safety De-escalation
Motegi will meet officials in Riyadh and Muscat from 17–22 August, focusing on Middle East de-escalation and safe passag...
Saudi Arabia Details Licensing Steps for Egyptian Contractors Eyeing Vision 2030 Projects
Saudi Arabia's investment ministry has published the licensing pathway Egyptian construction firms must follow to regist...
Japan Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers and Civilians in Red Sea
Japan has strongly denounced Houthi attacks on Saudi crude tankers, oil facilities and civilian targets, warning of esca...
Aldrees Powers Up Net Profit 28%, Yet Stock Stays Stuck
Strong Q2 numbers from fuel stations and logistics show Aldrees capitalising on Saudi Vision 2030 spending, but investor...
MENA M&A Deals Dip to $46.7bn in H1 2026, but Q2 Momentum Signals Market Resilience
EY’s H1 report records 390 deals worth $46.7bn, down from 434 a year ago, yet surging Q2 activity and large-scale transa...
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Sign Joint Defence Pact in Mecca
The 'Mecca Joint Defence Agreement' treats an attack on one as an attack on all, amid rising Israeli and Iranian asserti...
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey forge mutual defense pact as regional security orders realign
The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement binds the three nations to view any armed attack on one as an attack on all, but falls...
Saudi Arabia Warns of Imminent Coordinated Attacks on Ports and Energy Sites by Iran Allies
Intelligence reports indicate imminent drone and missile strikes by Iraqi militias and Houthi rebels on Saudi civilian a...
Deadly Houthi Strikes on Saudi Soil and Oil Tankers Put Red Sea Export Route at Risk
The deadliest Houthi assault in years killed dozens of fighters and wounded civilians in Saudi Arabia, while attacks on ...
Fuchs Shares Dip After Fire Damages Saudi Joint Venture Plant
A fire severely damaged Fuchs Petrolub's Saudi JV plant, but the company says the financial impact is contained — shares...
Saudi Arabia's Economy Shrinks 4.8% in Q2, Sharpest Drop Since Pandemic
Preliminary data show Saudi GDP fell 4.8% year on year in Q2 2026 as the Strait of Hormuz crisis cut oil output by 24.7%...
Ardara and Sumou Start $1 Billion Second Phase of Abha's Al Wadi Development
PIF-backed Ardara and Sumou Holding have launched the SAR4 billion second phase of the Al Wadi mixed-use project in Abha...
Saudi Arabia leads 14-nation naval force to secure Red Sea trade routes as oil pushes toward $90
Saudi Arabia announced a 14-nation maritime defense coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks, a move th...
Oil Swings as Saudi-Led Red Sea Defense Pact Eases Supply Fears, But Hormuz Risk Lingers
Brent crude briefly topped $93 before turning lower, pulled between a 14-nation naval coalition for Red Sea security and...
Saudi Arabia Leads New Multinational Maritime Defense Alliance, Hosts Permanent HQ in Riyadh
Founding nations announce a collective defence framework to secure the Bab el-Mandeb, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden, with Sa...
Saudi Arabia Forges 14-Nation Alliance to Defend Red Sea Shipping from Houthi Attacks
Riyadh announces a defensive maritime coalition spanning the Gulf, Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt after repeated Houthi stri...
Saudi Arabia Strikes Iran-Backed Militias After Drone Attacks on Oil Facilities
Riyadh joined US airstrikes on militia targets in Iraq after a wave of drone attacks on its petroleum infrastructure, si...
Saudi Arabia Rallies Nations for Red Sea Naval Coalition as Houthi Blockade Threatens Global Oil Flows
Riyadh is in talks with dozens of countries to secure vital shipping lanes after Houthi attacks escalated the Iran proxy...
IMF Says Saudi Economy Resilient, Projects 5.5% Growth Next Year
The IMF's Article IV review hails Saudi Arabia's economic reforms, non-oil momentum, and AI potential as geopolitical te...
US Intercepts Iranian Missiles, Strikes Militias with Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Strait of Hormuz Conflict
US military says all missiles aimed at American forces downed; warns of further action if attacks on troops or Saudi ene...
Saudi Housing Ministry Issues Updated Safety Guidelines for Shared Accommodation
The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing calls for strict compliance with updated technical and health requirements in...
Iraq Holds Crisis Talks as US-Saudi Strikes Kill 20 in Iran-Linked Militias
Baghdad’s prime minister summoned security chiefs after overnight air raids that left 20 PMF fighters dead. The joint US...
US, Saudi Arabia Strike Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq as Missiles Aimed at Jordan Base Are Intercepted
Joint US-Saudi airstrikes hit Iranian-aligned groups in Iraq, while US forces intercepted ballistic missiles fired at a ...
Prince Alwaleed Takes 5% Stake in Lucid Motors, Adding $2 Billion Weight to Saudi EV Push
Saudi billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal disclosed a nearly $2 billion stake in Lucid Motors, a personal bet that dee...
Jeddah Tower Reaches 430 Metres, Closing In on World’s Tallest Building Title
Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah Tower has hit a 430 m construction milestone, taking it closer to a planned height of over 1,000 m...
Riyadh Royal Commission Unveils Master Plan for 456 sq km Northeast Expansion Zone
The plan covers a vast area linking King Khalid International Airport and key highways, setting a long-term vision for i...
Saudi, Oman Officials Inspect Progress on Key Border Logistics Hub
Top transport and customs officials from both nations toured the under-construction logistics zone, signalling the push ...
Saudi Oil Exports Pivot to Suez as Red Sea Attacks Escalate
Houthi attacks on tankers in the Red Sea force Saudi Arabia to reroute millions of barrels through the Suez Canal, strai...
Saudi Arabia Ranks Among G20's Top Five in Mobile Internet Speed, 5G Hits 320 Mbps
Saudi Arabia's mobile internet median download speed reached 216 Mbps in 2025, placing it among the five fastest G20 nat...