Riyadh gears up for inaugural Hydrogen Arabia Summit

Leading global energy leaders, investors, and innovators in the hydrogen sector along with senior government officials will be at the inaugural Hydrogen Arabia Summit & Exhibition in Riyadh in bid to drive the kingdom’s hydrogen economy by...

Shipping Emissions Charge Vote Delayed Amid US Pressure

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has postponed a crucial vote on implementing a global charge for shipping emissions, a decision that underscores the influence of the Trump administration on international climate negotiations. This...

‘Disgraceful’: U.S. Lobbying Blocks Global Fee on Shipping Emissions

The Trump administration has succeeded in blocking a global fee on shipping emissions as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. The world’s largest maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting...

Saudi Arabia’s influence in global video game market grows

​​​​​​​ISTANBUL The influence of Gulf countries, especially Saudi Arabia, is growing in the global video game market, which is expected to reach $600 billion in the next five years. The market reached around $300 billion in 2024 and $337 billion...

Energy diplomacy: How India is playing its oil game

India's foreign policy has long been defined by strategic autonomy and multilateral engagement. This stance has become more visible amid growing global polarisations due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Recent developments surrounding Russian oil have...

‘Khans of Bollywood’ reunite in Saudi—Shah Rukh, Salman, Aamir hint at possible collaboration

New Delhi: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, who have completed over three decades in cinema, made a rare joint appearance at an event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. They reflected on their stardom, friendship, and individual journeys in the...

The Vision thing: investors fret as Saudi projects stall but jobs are the test

In the last decade there has been an explosion of ‘Vision’ plans from emerging market governments, with many targeting 2030 as the finish line but some as far out as 2050. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has been the most talked about, with its...

Countries vote to delay implementation of carbon-free shipping plan

The 2023 IMO GHG (greenhouse gas) Strategy — the umbrella framework — envisages, in particular, a minimum 40% reduction in carbon intensity of international shipping (to reduce CO2 emissions per transport work) by 2030. File | Photo Credit: Getty...

Dubai Dress: Weighing over 10 kg, this ₹9.65 crore gold outfit from Saudi Arabia sets Guinness World Record

Saudi Arabia has long been synonymous with luxury and wealth. Now, the country has set a new world record with a ₹9.65 crore dress made from 24 carat gold, redefining opulence on the global fashion map. Labelled as the “Dubai Dress,” this...

UN’s global shipping carbon tax threatens U.S. economy — Trump officials mount last-ditch effort to block it

UN’s global shipping carbon tax threatens U.S. economy — Trump officials mount last-ditch effort to block it The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to impose a carbon tax on shipping fuel, ranging from 19 to 150 per ton of CO2...

Saudi Arabia Raises Saudization to 80% in Healthcare Roles

Saudi Arabia has announced a major escalation in Saudization rates for essential healthcare professions within the private sector. This initiative is part of the Kingdom’s broader efforts to bolster national employment and fortify local expertise...

Three Innovators from Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Jordan compete for Stars of Science title

After weeks of intense competition, Stars of Science has announced its top three finalists for Season 17, each driven by a shared mission: using innovation to solve real-world problems. The finalists — Saudi Arabia's Razan Salem Bahabri, Algeria's...

ALEC Holdings debuts on DFM in UAE’s largest-ever construction IPO

Dubai Financial Market (DFM) welcomed the successful debut of ALEC Holdings, a diversified engineering and construction group headquartered in Dubai. The listing marks the UAE’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) in the construction...

Saudi Arabia in Talks with Trump Over Robust U.S. Defence Pact

Saudi Arabia is in advanced discussions with the Trump administration over a potential defence agreement that could mirror a recent U.S.-Qatar pact, committing Washington to regard any attack on the kingdom as a threat to American “peace and...

Saudi Arabia Eyes Becoming NFL’s Next International Hub - Tom Brady’s Flag Football Game May Unlock New Doors

Tom Brady during the Zeta Live conference at Center415 (Credit: AP) In March, NFL greats Saquon Barkley, Rob Gronkowski, and Tom Brady will take part in a flag football competition in Saudi Arabia. In an effort to become a major force in the world...

Trump administration derails global carbon fee on shipping

(AP) — With trade threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. derailed the world’s first global carbon fee on shipping as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. Earlier this year, amid much fanfare, the...

US blocks global fee on shipping emissions as international meeting ends without new regulations

With trade threats from President Donald Trump, the U.S. derailed the world's first global carbon fee on shipping as an international maritime meeting adjourned Friday without adopting regulations. Earlier this year, amid much fanfare, the world's...

EA Acquisition By Saudi PIF Faces Backlash From Game Developers Union

The US$55 billion (~RM231 billion) acquisition of Electronic Arts (EA) by the Saudi-backed Public Investment Fund (PIF) has, unsurprisingly, stoked many fires underneath the gaming community, even to the point that one of its own studios expressed...

Saudi Arabia Urges Regional Partnerships to Advance Arab Water, Food Security

City of London Police Commissioner Peter O’Doherty has outlined plans for a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia aimed at strengthening centralized reporting of fraud and cybercrime. He also noted that British authorities have approved a new...

Saudi Arabia’s 95th National Day Celebrated in The Hague

On 23 September, His Highness Prince Jalawi bin Turki Al Saud hosted an elegant reception to celebrate the 95th National Day of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, attended by members of the Dutch government, ambassadors from around the world, members of...