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Saudia Cargo set to lease two Airbus A330P2F freighters from ASL Airlines
AeroTime News
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August 19, 2025
Saudia Cargo has announced it has entered into a wet lease agreement with ASL Aviation Holdings to add two Airbus A330-300P2F converted freighters to its fleet of dedicated cargo aircraft. The agreement will see the first of the two aircraft,...
Saudi Arabia reiterates total rejection of Israeli occupation authorities' settlement, expansionist ideas, projects
The Peninsula
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August 19, 2025
Riyadh: The Saudi Cabinet condemned in the strongest terms the statements made by the Israeli Prime Minister regarding the so-called "Greater Israel Vision," reiterating its total rejection of the occupation authorities' settlement and...
Saudi EXIM drives global non-oil growth
MEED
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August 19, 2025
As Saudi Arabia strengthens its position within the global trade system, Saudi Export-Import Bank (Saudi EXIM) is a strategic pillar supporting this transformation In conversation with Saad A AlKhalb, CEO of Saudi EXIM How does Saudi Export-Import...
Oil Drilling Stuck Near 4-Year Lows, Thanks to Energy Policy Puzzle
Yahoo Finance
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Photo via Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group/Newscom “Drill, baby, drill” — the pro-oil mantra that the Trump administration rode in on in January — is playing out more like “chill, baby, chill.” The number of operating US oil and gas rigs held...
Riyadh to host 3rd World Defense Show in February 2026
Saudi Gazette
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August 19, 2025
RIYADH — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) will host the third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh in February 2026. On behalf of the King,...
Saudi Arabia calls for immediate measures to stop Israeli crimes against Palestinians and their land
Saudi Gazette
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August 19, 2025
Saudi Gazette report NEOM — The Saudi Council of Ministers called on the international community, especially the permanent members of the Security Council, to take immediate measures to compel the Israeli occupation authorities to stop their...
Saudi Arabia Drinks 36 Million Cups Of Coffee Daily, $320 Million Push To Boost Production
Gulf Insider
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August 19, 2025
Coffee consumption in Saudi Arabia is booming at a pace that places the kingdom among the world’s most caffeinated societies. Saudis now drink an estimated 36 million cups of coffee every day, according to the Saudi Restaurants and Cafés...
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh To Host 3rd World Defense Show In February 2026
Gulf Insider
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August 19, 2025
Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) will host the third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh in February 2026. On behalf of the King, Minister of...
Saudi Arabia Coffee Consumption Hits 36 Million Cups Daily
Times of Dubai
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August 19, 2025
9August 19, 2025 | Dubai, UAE: Saudi Arabia Coffee consumption has grown into one of the top coffee markets, with Saudis now drinking about 36 million cups each day. This big change, worth $1.3 to $1.9 billion a year, shows that coffee is now key...
dmg events to host 3 key trade events this September in Riyadh
GCC Business News
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August 19, 2025
Saudi Arabia will host three major trade events next month, as dmg events organize the inaugural Kids and Toys Expo Saudi Arabia, Stationery and Paper Expo Saudi Arabia, and Gifts and Homeware Expo Saudi Arabia in Riyadh. These co-located...
Saudi Aramco Signed $11 Billion Deal with GIP-led Group for its Jafurah Plants
The Global Economics
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August 19, 2025
Aramco will retain a 51% majority stake in JMGC, while the remaining 49% will be owned by investors headed by GIP. The deal will be closed once all the standard conditions are met. Aramco announced on Thursday that it has signed an $11 billion...
Economy Minister discusses means of enhancing Economic Cooperation with Syrian-Saudi Business Council
SANA
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August 19, 2025
Riyadh, SANA- Minister of Economy and Industry, Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar, discussed with a delegation from the Syrian-Saudi Business Council ways to enhance economic cooperation between Syria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The meeting, held in...
Masdar committed to support Saudi’s clean energy objectives
Gulf Today
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August 19, 2025
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company - Masdar, and consortium partners GD Power and Korea Electric Power Corporation announced they have reached financial close for the 2-gigawatt (GW) Al Sadawi solar photovoltaic (PV) project, a landmark project under...
The Hospitality Network expands to Saudi with AstroLabs
GCC Business News
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August 19, 2025
The Hospitality Network (THN), an industry-leading platform that connects key decision-makers in the hospitality and real estate sectors, has expanded into Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business expansion platform. Founded in...
US led record global hotel construction pipeline in Q2
Hotel Dive
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August 19, 2025
Dive Brief: The global hotel construction pipeline reached a record 15,871 projects, or roughly 2.4 million rooms, in the second quarter of 2025, up 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year over year, Lodging Econometrics reported Monday. Globally,...
Laheq Island: resort living and residences arrive in Saudi
Globetrender
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August 19, 2025
Laheq Island is set to be Saudi Arabia's first sustainable private island resort, combining residential ownership with luxury hospitality in the Red Sea. Olivia Palamountain reports Red Sea Global has unveiled plans for Laheq Island, the first...
First Milling expands production in Saudi Arabia with acquisition
Feed Strategy
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August 19, 2025
Business & Markets Mergers & Acquisitions The newly acquired Al-Manar Feed Co. animal feed production plant, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will add daily production capacity of 450 tons, bringing First Milling’s total feed production to 1,350...
The oil behind the ethnic cleansing
The Armenian Weekly - Massachusetts
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August 19, 2025
Since 2020, Azerbaijan has pocketed over $35 billion in oil and gas profits. That money did not just fund roads or schools but fueled war—literally. In 2023, Azerbaijan used Israeli drones, Turkish weapons and Western-backed firepower to force...
Masdar and partners close financing for 2GW Saudi solar plant
MEED
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August 19, 2025
Project financing secured for one of the world’s largest solar installations Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive announcements on...
From FC Barcelona To Riyadh: Gerard Piqué Backs Esports Boom At Esports World Cup 2025
News24
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August 19, 2025
Gerard Piqué is no stranger to reinventing himself. After conquering world football with Barcelona, Spain, and Manchester United, the legendary defender has seamlessly transitioned into a new arena – business, entertainment, and esports. Three...