1001 AI Raises $9 Million to Build AI Infrastructure for MENA’s Critical Industries

Building AI for the Physical World 1001 AI, a new startup founded by Bilal Abu-Ghazaleh, has raised $9 million in seed funding to build AI infrastructure for high-stakes industries across the Middle East and North Africa. The round was led by CIV,...

Hydrogen-powered motorsport: AFC Energy H-Power Powers FIA Extreme H World Cup

Ready for a wild ride? Picture a racing series where the only exhaust is harmless water vapor—that’s exactly what went down from October 9–11, 2025 in Qiddiya City. The world’s first FIA Extreme H World Cup revved up, marking a breakthrough in...

Korea’s defense industry showcases AI, space tech at ADEX 2025

Seoul’s biennial Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (ADEX 2025) offered an extensive overview of the evolution of Korea’s defense sector as it enters a new era of warfare. Key defense contractors including Hanwha, Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), LIG...

F1 Practice Today: Mexican Grand Prix 2025 start times, schedule, TV channel and live stream

Action at the Mexican Grand Prix gets underway TODAY (Friday, October 24), with the first two of three practice sessions before competitive action begins on Saturday. Drivers head to the highest-altitude track on the F1 calendar for round 20 of...

Hyundai E&C Signs MOU with Seven Saudi Suppliers to Boost Plant Projects

Hyundai Engineering & Construction (Hyundai E&C) said on October 21 that it signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with seven strategic Saudi suppliers to strengthen cooperation on plant projects. The agreements were signed on October 20 at the...

Cedars-Sinai Experts Present at Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh, KSA

Newswise — LOS ANGELES (Oct. 20, 2025) -- Cedars-Sinai will join healthcare leaders at the Global Health Exhibition Oct. 27-30 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss innovation and investment in medicine and wellness. The Cedars-Sinai International...

Amiantit forges partnership with Saudi Arabia Railways to develop railway infrastructure

Riyadh: Saudi Arabian Amiantit Company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) on 19 October during the Saudi International Railway Exhibition and Conference in Riyadh. The deal aims to enhance the cooperation...

Saudi Arabia’s $7b rail: Riyadh to Jeddah in 4 hours

A Land Bridge: A desert marvel The ambitious “Land Bridge”, described by many as a “desert miracle”, will connect Jeddah on the Red Sea to Dammam on the Gulf via Riyadh, spanning nearly 1,500 kilometres of rail. Once completed, the project will...

Vantris Energy JV inks diving support services contract with Saudi Aramco

KUALA LUMPUR: Vantris Energy Bhd, formerly known as Sapura Energy Bhd, said its joint venture company Rawabi Sapura Limited Company has secured a "Tanajib diving support services" contract from Saudi Aramco. Rawabi Sapura is a joint venture...

Vivienne Westwood Opens Riyadh Fashion Week 2025

On October 17, set against the Palm Grove in Riyadh, Vivienne Westwood presented its first-ever fashion show in the Middle East at Riyadh Fashion Week, celebrating Saudi Arabian artisanal skills and craftmanship. In collaboration with Art of...

Energy Deficit Can Cloud The Future Of Russia’s Megacity

Smart cities integrate advanced technologies, such as robots tasked with food and package delivery in Moscow. Russia's current electricity generation and distribution strategy is unlikely to sustain the expansion of cloud city development. CNN The...

Azerbaijan’s green energy shift redraws map from Central Asia to Europe

In an era where the global energy landscape is defined by decarbonization, supply diversification, and geopolitical rebalancing, Azerbaijan is emerging as a key player, not only because of its abundant energy resources but also due to its...

Industrial Sector Records Steady Growth, Strengthening Investment Climate and Job Creation

Ammon News - The industrial sector is on an upward trajectory, marking eight consecutive months of growth this year, a performance that underscores renewed investor confidence, economic stability, and the sector’s expanding role in driving...

CleanSpark Joins AI Rush in Expansion Beyond Bitcoin Mining

As the AI/HPC frenzy continues to sweep through the bitcoin mining industry, markets are rapidly repricing companies that are shifting their focus toward powering the next generation of compute infrastructure. STORY CONTINUES BELOW CleanSpark...

Saudi Arabia offers Premium Residency at SAR 4,000: Know how to get the sponsor-free gateway to the Kingdom

Saudi's Premium Residency program includes five different routes costing SAR 4,000 offering exceptional individuals an opportunity to live and work in the Kingdom without the need for a sponsor. Image: File Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Permit...

Saudi Arabia abolishes Kafala system for immigrants, grants new rights to millions

Saudi Arabia has officially ended its 50-year-old Kafala system, a labour sponsorship framework that tied migrant workers’ residency and employment to individual employers. According to a report by Times of India, the reform, announced in June...

Egypt’s Nanovate Raises $2 Million to Scale Arabic-Native AI Across Gulf Markets

Egyptian artificial intelligence (AI) startup Nanovate has raised $2 million in pre-seed funding to expand its Arabic-native AI platform across the Gulf region, targeting Saudi Arabia and the UAE as priority markets. The round was led by angel...

Akram Khan: Why I made a ballet for Saudi Arabia

Akram Khan took one look at the remote desert outpost in Saudi Arabia and was blown away. Rocks the size of buildings, a silence so complete it was overpowering. “I was struck by how epic AlUla was,” he says. “You are completely alone there. Apart...

CleanSpark is expanding beyond Bitcoin mining into AI computing to diversify revenue and capitalize on its energy assets

CleanSpark, one of America’s largest publicly listed Bitcoin miners, is making a decisive move into artificial intelligence computing, joining a growing cohort of crypto infrastructure firms repositioning themselves amid tightening mining...

Saudi Arabia Railways wins UIC Award for Tourist-Friendly Trains

The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has achieved a new milestone, winning the tourist-friendly long-distance category award at the inaugural International Union of Railways (UIC) TopRail Tourist-Friendly Awards. The ceremony was held at the union's...