The head of Saudi Arabia’s Chambers of Commerce has called for a boycott of Turkish products amid merchants’ reports that animosity between Ankara and Riyadh is hindering the flow of goods between the …
Fintech Saudi launches accelerator program to empower local entrepreneurs
The fintech market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach transaction values of over … support and access they need to grow their fintech business in the Kingdom.” Ramez El-Serafy, Flat6Labs CEO, said …
Mecca reopens to pilgrims but only from Saudi Arabia
Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia has reopened the holy city of Mecca to pilgrims for the first time since the start of the pandemic.Only 6,000 people a day are allowed to enter the Grand Mosque complex …
Sending a rover to the Moon is setting a lunar gateway to Mars, says top UAE space engineer
Lunar mission will serve the goal of sending humans to Mars and building settlement there News in pictures: Saudi Arabia at EXPO 2020 Dubai, sea temperature rises, Raina hails Dhoni, Chinese vlogger …
Saudi Arabia: Umrah pilgrims return to a Mecca stilled by COVID-19 slump
MECCA, Saudi Arabia — Mecca slowly stirred from a seven-month hibernation on Sunday as pilgrims trickled in after Saudi Arabian authorities partially lifted a coronavirus ban on performing umrah – a …
The growth trajectory of Oman’s startup sector
However, Oman’s startup space has historically trailed its Gulf neighbours, such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Although the sultanate has taken several steps to nurture its startup and technology …
Trump threw Saudi Arabia a lifeline after Khashoggi’s death. Two years later, he has gotten little in return.
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince continues to resist Trump administration efforts on nuclear security, the blockade of Qatar, oil policy and accountability for Khashoggi’s killers.
Sudan recently sent hundreds of troops to Yemen via Saudi Arabia
Sources say officers and soldiers arrived in the kingdom last week, despite Khartoum supposedly winding down its involvement in the conflict …
Deaths at Saudi Arabia detention centre for Ethiopians – Amnesty
At least three people died in detention centres housing thousands of Ethiopian migrants in Saudi Arabia, rights group Amnesty International says. The migrants were facing “unimaginable cruelty” – …
Turkey asks Saudi Arabia to extradite suspects in Jamal Khashoggi killing
Turkey called on Saudi Arabia Friday — the second anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s death — to extradite suspects accused in the dissident writer’s killing to stand trial.