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GCC Chief commends Qatar's comprehensive developmental renaissance 18 Dec 2025 - 02:52 pm

Riyadh: Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi has commended the comprehensive developmental renaissance witnessed by the State of...

Saudi Crown Prince reviews Sudan's latest developments with Sovereignty Council Chairman 15 Dec 2025 - 07:38 pm

Riyadh: Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi ArabiaHHPrince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, met on Monday with Chairman of the...

GCC, Austria discuss strengthening ties in Riyadh 15 Dec 2025 - 04:50 pm

Riyadh: GCC Secretary-General Jasem Mohamed Al Budaiwi has met with Austria's special envoy, Herbert Scheibner, to discuss ways of enhancing relations between the...

Saudi Stock Market index closes lower 14 Dec 2025 - 07:41 pm

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock market index closed Sunday down 127.15 points at 10,588.83 points, with trading valued at SAR 2.5 billion. The...

Kuwait receives letter from Malawi president on bilateral relations 14 Dec 2025 - 05:51 pm

Kuwait City: Amir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Mishal Al Ahmad Al Jaber Al Sabah received a letter from President of Malawi, Peter Mutharika,...

GCC states warn of implications of EU's proposed Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Legislation 05 Dec 2025 - 03:30 pm

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states expressed their deep concern regarding the two directives known as the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive...

Saudi Stock Market Index Closes Lower 02 Dec 2025 - 08:18 pm

Riyadh: The main Saudi stock market index closed Tuesday down 6.72 points at 10,536.28 points, with trading valued at SR 3.7 billion. The...

Sultan of Oman, Bhutan PM explore bilateral cooperation 02 Dec 2025 - 05:22 pm

Muscat: HMSultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman met in Muscat on Tuesday with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bhutan HE Dasho...

Saudi Stock Index closes lower 30 Nov 2025 - 06:39 pm

Riyadh:The Saudi Stock Exchange's main index on Sunday lost 49.77 points to reach 10,590.88 points, with trading value totaling SR 2.1 billion. The...

Omani oil prices rise to $64.1 a barrel 28 Nov 2025 - 04:51 pm

Muscat: The official price of Oman crude oil for January delivery was recorded today at $64.10 per barrel. The price of Omani oil...

Arab League to commemorate International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People 27 Nov 2025 - 04:22 pm

Cairo, Egypt: The General Secretariat of the Arab League will hold an event next Sunday to mark the International Day of Solidarity with...

Finding direction: The lights of Manar Abu Dhabi 24 Nov 2025 - 02:38 pm

Abu Dhabi: The second annual Manar Abu Dhabi public light art exhibition, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi...

Quran Museum in Mecca offers a visual, spiritual journey through the Holy Book 22 Nov 2025 - 03:41 pm

Mecca: In the heart of the Hira Cultural District, the Quran Museum stands as a testament to the magnificence and universality of the...

Pilot dead in Indian warplane crash at Dubai Airshow: govt statement 21 Nov 2025 - 02:54 pm

Dubai: An Indian fighter jet crashed during a flying display at the Dubai Airshow on Friday, killing the pilot, a government statement said....

GCC condemns Israeli occupation forces' violation of Syrian sovereignty 20 Nov 2025 - 11:08 pm

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has affirmed its categorical rejection and strong condemnation of the escalating approach adopted by the Israeli occupation...

Saudi AI firm Humain inks Nvidia deal as US allows chip sales 20 Nov 2025 - 01:18 pm

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's state-backed artificial intelligence firm Humain has announced a new partnership with Nvidia, as US officials cleared the way...

Flydubai orders 75 Boeings as deals roll in at Dubai airshow 19 Nov 2025 - 04:36 pm

Dubai: Low-cost airline flydubai signed an initial order for 75 Boeing jets as the city's fast-expanding carriers bolstered their fleets again at the...

Trump designates Saudi Arabia major non-NATO ally 19 Nov 2025 - 01:47 pm

Washington: US President DonaldTrumpsaid Tuesday he was designating Saudi Arabia as a major non-NATO ally, as he hosted Saudi Crown Princeand Prime Minister,...