ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have reached consensus on investment modalities, paving the path for ratification of a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council.In a statement on …
From a 100-mile city to a desert ski resort: why is Saudi Arabia spending billions on architectural ‘gigaprojects’?
The Saudi crown prince is creating wildly ambitious projects masterminded by renowned architects, curators and designers. The upshot is either progressive modernisation or image-laundering, depending …
Will Smith Talks “Mistakes,” Saudi Arabia and ‘I Am Legend 2’ With Michael B. Jordan
The star poked fun at himself while opening up about having “made tons of mistakes” during an event at the third Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia secures IMO council seat with overwhelming 143 votes
LONDON — In an impressive win, Saudi Arabia secured a position on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for the 2024-2025 term, garnering a resounding 143 votes from member states …
It is hypocritical to protest Israel but be silent on Syria and Yemen
I cannot escape the conclusion that this is because Israel is held to a very different standard. As the White House Middle East envoy from 2017 to 2019, I supported Saudi Arabia and the United Arab …
Thriller Fourth Wall, Jessika Borsiczky-Directed ‘Chasing Red’ to Shoot at Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla
Kidnap thriller “Fourth Wall” and romance story “Chasing Red” are the first two titles to be shot at Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla as part of its partnership with Hollywood indie Stampede Ventures. The film entity,
Kazakhstan signs deals for 3GW of wind power
ALMATY, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Kazakhstan on Saturday signed deals with France’s TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), United Arab Emirates firm Masdar and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power (2082.SE) to build wind farms with a …
Head of New Saudi Distribution and Production Companies on Wanting to “Be A Part” of the Country’s Cinematic Evolution
So through the distribution business, we want to change that narrative a bit as … You’re a Middle East and North Africa distributor, but is Saudi Arabia the primary focus? It is, because of the …
Saudi Arabia could ‘flush’ the oil market with a flood of supply to regain control over prices in the face of rising US production, crude expert says
The drop in prices eventually forced higher-cost producers to exit the market as pumping was no longer profitable. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia continued to pump as it was better able to withstand lower prices. As supplies from its rivals disappeared, the kingdom was able to regain traction over prices.
Baz Luhrmann, Tarak Ben Ammar & Joel Kinnaman Give Verdict On Saudi Arabia’s Rising Film Biz As Red Sea Fest Kicks Off With A-Listers & Local Talent
Set against the backdrop of the festival’s home city of Jeddah, the drama stars rising Saudi actor Baraa Alem, as an endearing young djinn who falls for a young woman, played by emerging actress Nour …