GERMANY take on Saudi Arabia knowing a big improvement will be needed if they are not fall at the first hurdle in the Olympic Games. The Germans were beaten 4-2 by Brazil in their opening game and …
Five cultural sites in Saudi Arabia, Europe inscribed on UNESCO’s world heritage list
Five cultural sites in Saudi Arabia and Europe have been inscribed on the world heritage list, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) announced on Saturday.
Fintechs to drive M&A in Saudi banking sector
The rise of financial technology companies in Saudi Arabia will stimulate merger and acquisition activity in the coming years, according to global management consultancy KPMG.The fintech boom in the …
Saudi: Up to 6 months in jail, Dh245,000 fine for ‘stealing’ social media content
A new law in Saudi Arabia will dole out stiff penalties to violators of intellectual property rights on social media.The Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property recently launched a new campaign to …
Getaway Spots in Saudi Arabia
Everyone needs a getaway every once in a while, to combat the effect of stress and come out recharged and fresh. If you live in Saudi Arabia or planning on visiting Saudi Arabia, this is the perfect …
OPEC, Energy Industry Should Thank Saudi Arabia For Oil Price Recovery
OPEC—as well as the entire energy industry—should be thanking Saudi Arabia for its “magnificent” job in managing their production during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Robert Yawger, executive di …
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia implements cashless payment system
Countries would like to go cashless because it’s cheaper and more traceable, including for collecting taxes, according to a tech executive who’s company has been brought on to perform this very …
Kessie gives Ivory Coast a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia
Franck Kessie scored the go-ahead goal in the 66th minute and Ivory Coast beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 Thursday in its opening match in the men’s Olympic soccer tournament. Ivory Coast was making its first …
Cuneiform inscription from last king of Babylon discovered in Saudi Arabia
A 2,550-year-old inscription, written in the name of Nabonidus, the last king of Babylon, has been discovered carved on basalt stone in northern Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and …
Why Saudi Arabia and UAE are Distancing Themselves from the Afghanistan Crisis
Both Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, who have had historical connections with Afghanistan, including with Taliban, have maintained a relative distance from the Doha negotiations.