Saudi Arabia’s 88-year-old King Salman has been diagnosed with a lung infection and is currently receiving antibiotic treatment after experiencing a fever and joint pain. State media reported the news early Monday, following medical examinations at the Royal Clinics at Al Salam Palace in Jeddah.“It was found that there was a lung infection, and the … Read more
Gen. David Petraeus, Former CIA Director, Fmr. Central Commander and American commander in Iraq. Adam Jeffery | CNBC A two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict is “elusive” right now, according to former CIA director David Petraeus, adding that it is also the “single biggest barrier” to normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. “A solid … Read more
What do you think about Dubai? Exotic? Hot? Well, the mega-city of the UAE may not be what you think. Recently, an Indian man took to social media to debunk many of the notions attached to Dubai. Rohit Manchanda, who lives in Dubai, said that Dubai is not as hot as people think. (Join our … Read more
What do you think about Dubai? Exotic? Hot? Well, the mega-city of the UAE may not be what you think. Recently, an Indian man took to social media to debunk many of the notions attached to Dubai. Rohit Manchanda, who lives in Dubai, said that Dubai is not as hot as people think. (Join our … Read more
Saudi Aramco’s first-quarter net profit fell 14% year-on-year amid lower oil prices and production. Net income for the three months up to March 31 came in at $27.3 billion, down from $31.9 billion for the same period last year, the company reported. The figure was in line with analyst expectations, according to Reuters. Aramco announced … Read more
The BlackRock logo is displayed at the company’s headquarters in New York City on Nov. 14, 2022. Leonardo Munoz | Getty Images Asset manager BlackRock will launch an investment platform in Riyadh with the help of a $5 billion anchor investment from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund. The announcement … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s economy minister rejected recent reports that the kingdom’s $1.5 trillion NEOM megaproject, a futuristic desert development on the Red Sea coast, is scaling back some of its plans. “All projects are moving full steam ahead,” Faisal Al Ibrahim told CNBC’s Dan Murphy on Monday at the World Economic Forum’s special meeting in Riyadh. … Read more
Iranian soldiers take part in an annual military drill in the coast of the Gulf of Oman and near the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images The containership MSC Aries seized by Iran over the weekend marked at least the sixth vessel hijacked by Iran and its proxies in response to … Read more
In a first, Saudi Arabia is poised to make its debut appearance in the Miss Universe pageant, signaling a significant milestone for the nation. Rumy Alqahtani, a seasoned participant in beauty pageants and a notable influencer, revealed the news of her country’s representation in one of the world’s most prestigious pageants via her social media … Read more
Visitors try out the latest version of Dragon Ball Z Kakarot at the 2019 Gamescom gaming trade fair in Cologne, Germany. Lukas Schulze | Getty Images News | Getty Images Saudi Arabia is set to become home to the first-ever Dragon Ball Z theme park — a 5.3 million square foot entertainment venue announced as … Read more
