Baker Hughes Delivers Growth as Energy Tech Expands

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Trump Jeopardizes Plan to Reduce Global Shipping Emissions

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. With relatively little fanfare, the first-ever global carbon tax was poised to be formally adopted as an international agreement this year. The International...

Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as kingdom’s new grand mufti

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia appointed a prominent ultraconservative scholar late Wednesday as the country’s new grand mufti, the kingdom’s top religious scholar. Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan, 90, took over the position,...

Saudi Arabia scraps decades-old Kafala system, ending tight control over migrant workers

Daijiworld Media Network - Riyadh Riyadh, Oct 22: In a landmark shift set to impact millions of migrant workers, Saudi Arabia has officially abolished the five-decade-old Kafala sponsorship system, a move hailed as a major step towards labour...

Can marriage of tech and tying the knot in Abu Dhabi lead to wedded bliss?

Wedding industry professionals and divorce lawyers have had their say on the introduction of an online wedding service in Abu Dhabi, with some hailing it as a "clever, modern" innovation. It was announced this month that couples can get married...

Reliance boosts Middle East crude buys after US sanctions hit Russian oil: Report

Reliance is estimated to have bought at least 10 million barrels from the spot market this month. Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has increased its crude oil purchases from the Middle East and the United States following new US sanctions on two...

Saudi heritage site to offer investors projects worth $1.6 billion

Saudi Arabia's AlUla cultural heritage site plans to offer projects worth 6 billion riyals ($1.6 billion) for private sector participation, a tourism chief said on Wednesday. AlUla, which attracted 300,000 visitors last year, is mainly funded by...

Riyadh tenders Al-Zulfi passenger railway station

The station in Al-Zulfi will serve Saudi Arabia Railways’ North train passenger line Become a MEED subscriber for unlimited access to: Exclusive news, comment and analysis on the MENA region An unrivalled 20-year old archive Exclusive...

Uber and WeRide launch robotaxi service in Riyadh

The launch marks the first time autonomous vehicles are publicly available on the Uber platform in Saudi Arabia Uber and WeRide have begun offering autonomous robotaxi passenger rides in Riyadh, marking the first time autonomous vehicles are...

If China and India cut Russian oil imports, how might tanker markets react?

Following US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, international media has reported that Chinese and Indian oil companies are expected to suspend seaborne imports of Russian crude, at least temporarily. Citing Kpler data, Riviera...

Saudi Scraps Kafala System: What It Means For Migrants, Including Indians

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has officially scrapped its 50-year-old Kafala system, a major labour reform hailed as historic for migrant workers. First announced in June 2025, the decision affects around 1.34 crore foreign workers, mainly from India,...

Saudi Arabia Arrests 17 Government Employees In Sweeping Anti-Corruption Crackdown

Seventeen Saudi government employees across various ministries and public bodies have been arrested in a sweeping ant-corruption crackdown, following a series of investigations conducted by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha),...

11 Middle East and Africa Companies Named Among Top 100 Most Promising Fintech Startups of 2025

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Middle East News once a month in your Inbox 11 companies from the Middle East and Africa (MEA) have been featured in this year’s CB Insights Fintech 100, recognized among the top 100 most promising fintech...

Popularity of anime in Saudi Arabia is increasingly powerful tool for brands, report finds

RIYADH: Royal Diriyah Opera House, scheduled to open in 2028 in the historic heart of Diriyah, was designed by the Norwegian architectural firm Snohetta and celebrates tradition and modernity. Speaking to Arab News on the sideline of a reception...

HP Commences Operations at First Global Tech Manufacturing Facility in Saudi Arabia

HP today announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and confirmed an AI R&D Center of Excellence (CoE) in Dhahran official opening. These investments support local talent development, citizen...

Expo 2030 Riyadh: an event that brings together culture, innovation and investment

Among these events that capture the world's attention every four years, the Universal Exhibition to be held soon in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, stands out. Expo 2030 Riyadh is an exceptional project that redefines the concept of 21st-century...

Lutfey Siddiqi to represent Bangladesh in Saudi Arabia

A Bangladeshi delegation led by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus’s international affairs special envoy, Lutfey Siddiqi, will represent Bangladesh at the ninth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII9) in Riyadh, beginning Monday....

Reliance to adapt refinery operations amid fresh US, UK, EU sanctions on Russian oil

Mumbai: Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) on Friday said it will modify its refinery operations to comply with the latest sanctions imposed by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the European Union on imports of Russian oil. In a statement, the...

Syria sends military mission to Turkey and Saudi Arabia

Syrian Defense Minister Maj. Gen. Murhaf Abu Qasra announced the departure of a cohort of Syrian officer cadets to study at military colleges in the Republic of Turkey and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a step aimed at strengthening academic and...

HP plans to build millions of computers in Saudi

Saudi Arabia is investing heavily to develop an electronics manufacturing industry as part of its plan to diversify the economy, create jobs, and boost non-oil exports. One of the key planks of that plan has been the creation of ALAT, a $100...