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Saudi Arabia Out, Russia In For Dmitry Bivol-Artur Beterbiev III
Boxing News 24/7
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July 5, 2025
Fight fans worldwide await the rubber match between light heavyweight champions Dmitry Bivol and Artur Beterbiev with great anticipation. The two superbly matched modern greats are, of course, 1-1, and the deciding fight could prove to be the best...
Cristiano Ronaldo 'urges Al-Nassr to raid Real Madrid for Arsenal target' as 40-year-old's club eye Saudi title bid
Daily Mail
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July 5, 2025
By ROBERT SUMMERSCALES Published: 16:32 EDT, 5 July 2025 | Updated: 16:32 EDT, 5 July 2025 Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to see Real Madrid forward Rodrygo join him in Riyadh ahead of the 2025-26 season. Ronaldo recently...
Oman, Saudi launch 2nd phase of industrial integration initiatives
Muscat Daily
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July 5, 2025
Muscat – The Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launched the second phase of industrial integration initiatives on Saturday in Riyadh, as part of the Economic, Trade, and Industry Committee under the Omani-Saudi Coordination...
Oman, Saudi fast-track industrial integration
Oman Observer
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July 5, 2025
RIYADH: The second phase of industrial integration initiatives between Oman and Saudi Arabia (KSA) was launched in Al Riyadh as part of the work of the Economy, Trade, and Industry Committee of the Omani-Saudi Coordination Council, on Saturday....
Oman and Saudi Arabia launch second phase of industrial integration
Oman Observer
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July 5, 2025
RIYADH: The second phase of industrial integration initiatives between Oman and Saudi Arabia (KSA) was launched in Al Riyadh as part of the work of the Economy, Trade, and Industry Committee of the Omani-Saudi Coordination Council, on Saturday....
Ex-LIV Golf winner who slammed Saudi-backed league secures PGA Tour chance
The Mirror US
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July 5, 2025
Ex-LIV Golf star Eugenio Chacarra has secured a spot at this year's Scottish Open, giving him the chance to play in a PGA Tour event. The 25-year-old joined LIV in 2022 and was one of the first winners on the Saudi-backed circuit, claiming victory...
Saudi Crown Charts Tourism Surge Ahead of 2034 Boom
Arabian Post
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July 5, 2025
Global tourism is projected to reach 30 billion trips by 2034 and contribute $16 trillion to world GDP, growing 1.5 times faster than the global economy, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest report. Amid this surge, Saudi Arabia is...
Saudi FM in Moscow urges permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Madhyamam
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July 5, 2025
Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Friday that reaching a permanent ceasefire in Gaza is the top priority, during a joint press conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow. Prince Faisal is on an official...
Saudi Arabia tops global rankings in ICT development for 2025
Madhyamam
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July 5, 2025
Saudi Arabia has achieved the top global ranking in the 2025 ICT Development Index, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The index evaluates digital progress across 164 countries, focusing on universal and effective...
Saudi Arabia hits record 2.48 million in private jobs
Gulf News
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The Human Resources Development Fund (HADAF) played a central role in this growth, facilitating the employment of 143,000 Saudis in the first quarter of 2025 alone. More than SR1.83 billion was invested during this period in training, empowerment,...
CM Punk’s Apology in Saudi Arabia Was Reportedly Planned Ahead of Time, Why WWE Wanted Him To Apologize
411Mania
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– As previously noted, CM Punk was recently the subject of controversy after voicing his apology to the people of Saudi Arabia during the WWE Night of Champions Kickoff show in Riyadh. During the event, Punk apologized to a fan and the people of...
Koulibaly: Al Hilal proved Saudi league isn’t just money
Tribal Football
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Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal bowed out of the Club World Cup on Friday, after a 2-1 defeat to Fluminense, but after an unexpected run to the last eight they have left their mark on the global stage. Simone Inzaghi's team beat Manchester City 4-3 in the...
Saudi names first woman to lead regional health office
Gulf News
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The decision, announced by the Ministry of Health, comes under the direct guidance and support of Minister of Health Fahad Al Jalajel, and is part of ongoing efforts to bring more women into decision-making positions, especially in fields that...
Mugging of 5 lakh Saudi Riyals: Five placed on remand, 1 sent to jail
The Business Standard
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July 5, 2025
A Dhaka court has placed five individuals on different terms of remand over their suspected link to mugging foreign currencies, including 5 lakh Saudi Riyals, in the capital's Tejgaon Industrial area. One suspect has been sent to jail. Dhaka...
Oman and Saudi Arabia launch Phase II of industrial integration
Times of Oman
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Riyadh: The second stage of the industrial integration initiatives between the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia kicked off on Saturday within the activities of the Economy, Trade and Industry Committee of the Oman-Saudi...
Saudi Arabia and UAE Non-Oil Private Sectors Thrive Despite The Volatile Middle East Geopolitics
Times of Dubai
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July 5, 2025
July 5, 2025 | Dubai, UAE – UAE non-oil private sector continues to perform and display growth, although that growth has remained steady but modest, mainly impacted by the unprecedented Middle East geopolitics in 2025. The 12-day Iran-Israel war...
Saudi Pro League side ready to challenge Manchester United in chase for €52 million-rated forward - Reports
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
Al-Qadsiah could lock horns with Manchester United in the race to sign Moise Kean this summer, according to Calciomercato.com. The report adds that Napoli are also interested in the Italian striker. Kean has enjoyed a spectacular resurgence since...
Why GTA 5’s Saudi Arabia release signals a bigger worldwide launch for GTA 6
Sportskeeda
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July 5, 2025
While most in the Grand Theft Auto fanbase are awaiting GTA 6, those in Saudi Arabia are looking forward to the release of GTA 5, which came out originally in 2013 but has been banned in the country since 2018. Nevertheless, it has proven to be a...
Saudi Riyal recovers against Pakistani rupee – 5 July 2025
Pakistan Observer
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July 5, 2025
KARACHI – The buying rate of Saudi Riyal (SAR) witnessed an increase against Pakistani rupee in open market on Saturday as 1 SAR stood at Rs75.71. The selling rate of Saudi Riyal also surged and hovered at Rs76.07. The Saudi riyal to Pakistani...
The Video Game Industry in Saudi Arabia: Between Entertainment and Political Influence
Muwatin
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July 5, 2025
Under the Federation’s umbrella, numerous competitions and tournaments have been launched, including the Saudi Esports League, the School League, the Saudi University League, the Saudi Fighting Games League, and others. Approximately 30 companies...