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Carbon tax setback casts shadow over Global Maritime Forum in Antwerp
The Global Maritime Forum, which aims to drive sustainability in the shipping industry, opened its annual meeting in Antwerp this week under a cloud of disappointment. The mood was subdued on Tuesday following the decision to postpone a...
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“We are working on a major surprise with Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan,” reveals Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority
en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ “We are working on a major surprise with Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan,” reveals Turki Alalshikh, Chairman of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment...
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Saudi to offer steel projects worth $16bln
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Zawya
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Saudi Arabia has completed a study about the optimal options to address the supply shortage in the domestic steel market, the Kingdom’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has said. Options involve manufacturing 7 steel...
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Saudi Arabia and the Tired ‘Whitewashing’ Trope
The internet brigades and media commentators found ample reason to be concerned about Saudi Arabia and its growing influence earlier this month. Instead of the anodyne concerns of yesteryear about madrassas influenced by fundamentalist clerics,...
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Mega move by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman! Launches mega 'King Salman Gate' multi-purpose project next to Makkah's Grand Mosque, to add 900,000...
Home News Mega move by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman! Launches mega King Salman Gate multi-purpose project next to Makkahs Grand Mosque, to add 900,000... According to RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, the development "King Salman Gate," is a...
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An extraordinary IMO meeting with extraordinary circumstances for the future of shipping
A week of tension and uncertainty has drawn to a close at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) today, ending with a delay for shipping decarbonisation and the future of our planet. With big players like the USA and Saudi Arabia applying...
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Saudi Arabia, India explore tie-ups in petrochemical sector: Report
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Zawya
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Saudi Arabia and India are exploring partnerships in the chemicals and petrochemical sector, according to a news report. The countries are exploring opportunities for investments, research and skill development, Economic Times, an Indian financial...
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WEST OF SUEZ DIRTY TANKER QUARTERLY: Production increases lend support to larger ship sizes
The West of Suez Very Large Crude Carrier market saw levels firm to multi-year highs toward the end of the third quarter of 2025, as the progressive unwinding of OPEC+ production cuts, strong demand for cargoes loading in the Atlantic basin, and...
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Saudi Arabia: Trina Storage unveils 6 MWh+ energy storage system
Indeterminate
Zawya
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Trina Storage, an energy storage solution and a business unit of Trinasolar, has announced the launch of its next-generation 6.25 megawatt-hour (MWh) energy storage platform, Elementa 3, during Solar & Storage Live KSA. Featuring higher energy...
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Watch: Shah Rukh, Salman and Aamir reunite in Riyadh
Gov't Propaganda
Gulf News
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Talk of family and future stars During the conversation, Salman mentioned Aryan Khan’s web series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, calling it “really well done.” He added, “I’d rather see him in front of the camera and supersede his father.” Shah Rukh...
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Omniva bids for Lithuania’s universal postal service contract
Omniva LT UAB, the Lithuanian subsidiary of Estonian postal operator Omniva, has announced it has bid to become Lithuania’s next universal postal service (USO) provider. The USO ensures that basic postal services – including the delivery of...
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"What are you prepared to do?" - Phil Mickelson fires back at Secretary of Energy Chris Wright amid California oil production debate
Phil Mickelson opened up about the California oil production debate on social media. The American golfer is well-known for sharing his opinions on the matter and often posts on his X (formerly Twitter) account about environmental issues. Earlier...
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US torpedo global deal to cut shipping emissions
India voted in favour of adjournment, a government official confirmed. “It was totally a call of the Ministry of External Affairs,” he added.MUMBAI: India was among the 57 member states who voted on Friday to delay by one year the adoption of what...
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Saudi Arabia’s Inflation Rate Steady at 2.2% in September 2025
Year-on-Year Inflation Trends The Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Saudi Arabia recorded a year-on-year increase of 2.2% in September 2025, reflecting the sustained cost pressures affecting a range of consumer goods and services. This index tracks...
Joy Forum 2025 Kicks Off in Riyadh with Global Entertainment Leaders
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Asharq Al-Awsat
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The British Museum hosts its inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event that has been touted by many observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala. The museum, which boasts one of the largest permanent collections on the planet,...
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Global Stock Rally Pauses As Gold, Silver Slide From Record High
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Zero Hedge
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US equity futures are flat, reversing a small overnight loss, with small caps seeing some underperformance in what looks more like profit-taking than material de-risking. As of 8:00am ET, S&P and Nasdaq futures are unchanged after the S&P 500...
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Saudi Arabia Issues New Tourism Workforce Rules to Boost Citizen Employment
Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb has approved a set of new policies and regulations governing the registration of workers and localisation of jobs across all licensed tourism facilities in the Kingdom. The move marks a significant...
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Industry Minister: Saudi Iron Sector Offers Investment Opportunities Worth $16 Billion
Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef highlighted the significant growth of Saudi Arabia’s iron sector and the promising investment opportunities it presents across seven targeted product areas, with a total value exceeding...
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Under Pressure From Trump, UN Shipping Regulator Delays Vote on Net-Zero Rules
Advocates of establishing an international framework for decarbonizing global shipping on Friday decried a postponed vote on proposed rules—a move that came amid pressure from the administration of US President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia....
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US blocks global maritime decarbonisation deal at UN shipping talks
US pressure delays IMO vote on global shipping carbon tax; Trump slams Net Zero Framework as a "scam", threatening sanctions on supporting countries. An international agreement to reduce carbon emissions from global shipping was postponed on...
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