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RIYADH — The total number of investment opportunities reported during the first half of this year reached approximately 1,730, spanning 15 sectors, according to a recent report published by the Ministry of Investment. The ministry’s Economic and Investment Monitor report indicated that the chemicals sector ranked first with 511 investment opportunities, followed by environmental services…

RIYADH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal distributed land titles to several citizens as part of the Jeddah Mayoralty's efforts to resolve land disputes in the Al-Malisaa township. Several princes and officials attended the ceremony.As part of the initiative, the Jeddah Mayoralty compensated 1,480 citizens with alternative plots in the Tayba development…

ALBAWABA - The independent Syrian news outlet **Hashtag Syria** said it was closing after 12 years, citing increasing pressure, restrictions and threats against its journalists that made working from within Syria too dangerous...

ALBAWABA - Malaysian police have rescued 17 Jordanian children and detained 15 adults in Kuala Lumpur during an operation against a suspected human trafficking ring accused of using children for begging...

Thirty people died in Guinea's capital Conakry on Sunday when a mound of rubbish in a landfill collapsed before dawn onto neighboring homes following heavy rains, the government said. Six others were seriously injured in…

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met in Riyadh on Sunday with Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Shri Vipul. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed a number of topics of common…

Outside the Acropolis, a sea of hats bobs up and down the hill to the ancient site: straw boaters, Panama hats, baseball caps and bucket hats in the relentless heat. Hat racks are hard to…

City's post-Pep Guardiola era began with late drama as Josko Gvardiol's stoppage-time winner secured a 2-1 victory over Bournemouth in Enzo Maresca's first Premier League game in charge on Sunday. The defender thought he had…

Israel's military killed a Palestinian teenager in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, Palestinian health authorities said, while an Israeli and a Palestinian were wounded in separate incidents. Israeli gunfire killed Islam Ahmad Maher Ajouri,…

McLaren’s Lando Norris passed Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton in the space of a single lap before holding on to win the Dutch Grand Prix for back-to-back Formula 1 victories Sunday. Norris started on pole…

RIYADH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif will patronize the Security and History Dialogue Conference, to be organized by the Ministry of Interior, in Riyadh from September 6 to 8, 2026. Several experts, researchers, and academics from within Saudi Arabia and abroad will attend the conference. The organizing committee of the…

RIYADH — The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has issued a total of 50,030 certificates of origin during the last month of July. This was part of the ministry’s efforts to support and facilitate the service for exporters in various sectors, including industrial, commercial, and individual businesses. In a statement, the ministry stated that…

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Albudaiwi met in Riyadh on Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kang Shin-chul. During the meeting, the two sides…

The Tunisian national guard said Sunday it recovered eight bodies from the sea after a boat carrying irregular migrants capsized off the country's southeastern coast, with six people still missing. The boat was carrying 15…

The battle for the “Ali al-Taher” heights is placing Hezbollah before a difficult test that goes beyond its ability to defend the hill and prevent its fall. It also tests the effectiveness of the military…

RIYADH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) identified 17 pharmaceutical establishments in violation of regulations related to medicine availability and reporting, imposing fines totaling SR1.575 million. The violations were recorded during May, June and July 2026. According to the SFDA’s establishment compliance report, eight establishments failed to comply with requirements for directly reporting…

RIYADH — Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the International Telecommunication Union’s ICT Development Index (IDI), one of the key national achievements highlighted in the fifth edition of the 2026 Sustainability Report in the Communications, Space and Technology Sector. Issued by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST), in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union…

RIYADH — Paris will host the Saudi-French Investment Roundtable on Monday, attended by senior government officials and business leaders from both countries, as part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to France. Organized by the Ministry of Investment and the meeting will feature strategic discussions among CEOs of major companies, business leaders on industrial…

RIYADH — The Administrative Court of Appeal under the Board of Grievances in the Makkah region overturned a university’s decision to suspend two semesters of a student.The court affirmed that disciplinary decisions against university students are subject to judicial review to verify the validity of their grounds and the substantiation of the alleged violations.The case…

RIYADH — Penalties for failing to take the necessary measures to contain leaks in the marine and coastal environment can reach up to SR5 million. This is part of the revised punitive measures in the updated executive regulations for the sustainable management of the marine and coastal environment, approved by Minister of Environment, Water and…

ALBAWABA - Sydney Sweeney has sent social media into a frenzy after stepping into one of DC Comics’ most recognizable looks — and fans were quick to declare that she may have just found the superhero role they have been waiting to see her play...

A senior French official stressed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit to France on Sunday means, in short, that Riyadh and Paris are entering a new phase of a genuine strategic partnership. He…

As travel activity returns to normal levels following a busy summer season and the start of the academic year, Saudi airlines have opened the door to price competition, offering discounts of up to 50 percent.…

Yemen's Minister of Legal Affairs, Judge Ishraq Al-Maqtari, said that any future political settlement will not grant immunity to perpetrators of grave crimes, stressing that legal responsibility will not be limited to those who directly…

Manchester City are set to sign midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from French side Lille, with British media reporting the Premier League club could pay up to 100 million euros ($116.80 million) for the 18-year-old. The Athletic…

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve is distinguished by its unique natural plant diversity and its captivating natural features, highlighted by distinctive plants that add exceptional beauty to its various environments. Among the most prominent…

51Talk, the global live one-on-one online English learning platform, launched new Saudi-focused English courseware during its participation in the 2026 Back-to-School Exhibition, with the launch led by Yasser Al-Hazimi, the company’s brand ambassador in the Kingdom. The launch took place at the 51Talk booth during the exhibition, which runs from 14 to 17 August, giving…

Lebanon on Sunday arrested an online influencer known for his videos about food who had been handed a life sentence in absentia for drug trafficking, a judicial source told AFP. Georges Dib, known on TikTok…

President Volodymyr Zelensky said in remarks made public Sunday that it would be too dangerous for Ukraine to hold an election while it fights Russia's invasion, after a call by his former defense minister to…

ALBAWABA - Renowned actor Mark Ruffalo took to X (formerly Twitter) and responded to Paramount, which accused him of "antisemitism" after he criticized Larry Ellison’s Oracle for playing a role in the ongoing Israeli aggression on Gaza since 2023...

ALBAWABA - The police have stopped Lebanese food influencer Georges Dib, known as Dr Food, who was married to Shrouqsunshine, a digital creator and social media influencer, Lebanese media announced Sunday morning...

Japan's Olympic figure skating pairs champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday. Two-time world champions Miura, 24, and Kihara, 34, became media darlings after they won Japan's first Olympic pairs gold…

For many families in southern Lebanon, choosing a school is no longer a decision made months in advance. With September approaching, parents are still weighing where to enroll their children, watching the security situation and…

ALBAWABA - A new trend recently flooded social media under the hashtag "psblackout" as boycotters called for PlayStation users to log off their PS5s, cancel subscriptions, and refrain from making purchases to protest Sony's decision to discontinue physical game discs starting January 2028...

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club would look to find the next Rodri following the midfielder's departure to Barcelona, insisting City had repeatedly shown an ability to replace key players. Rodri, 30, ended…

Organizers of the 2026 Sydney Marathon have sparked online mirth by unveiling a finishers' medal depicting a stadium in far-away Munich, Germany. The two-sided medal is engraved with a Sydney skyline showing course landmarks including…

ALBAWABA - Nassif Zeytoun and Daniella Rahme shared intimate family celebration.Artists Nassif Zeytoun and Daniella Rahme shared a video on their official Instagram account documenting special moments from the baptism of their son Elias, in a family atmosphere filled with faith, love, and joy...

RIYADH — Two expatriate women were arrested for engaging in prostitution in Madinah. The arrests were made in a security campaign, carried out by Madinah police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking. Security authorities stated that the women were referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary…

DIRIYAH — Diriyah Company has announced the completion of the relocation of the Ministry of Culture to its new headquarters in Diriyah’s Northern District, developed as part of the company’s integrated urban master plan. The move underscores the growing presence of national cultural institutions within Diriyah, reinforcing its role as a fully integrated destination for…

RIYADH — The Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization (SASO) revealed that it conducted periodic technical inspections on more than 6.5 million vehicles during 2025, an increase of approximately 500,000 vehicles compared to 2024. SASO stated receiving 37,690 reports concerning periodic technical inspection stations during the last year.The organization reported that 2025 witnessed significant expansion…

RIYADH — King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh began on Tuesday the first phase of the gradual implementation of its ‘Silent Airport’ project at Terminal 5. The airport explained that the project aims to provide passengers with a quieter and more comfortable travel experience by reducing public announcements and limiting them to departure gates, while…

JEDDAH — The Jeddah Mayoralty, through its Agency for Branch Municipalities and affiliated municipalities, has intensified simultaneous field inspection campaigns to combat negative practices across several neighborhoods and locations within the governorate. The campaign resulted in dismantling a number of illegal markets and seizure of food items unfit for human consumption. The campaigns were carried…

FIFA’s current crisis spotlights the need for governance reforms and transparent systems to protect human rights, the Sport & Rights Alliance said today. Though Gianni Infantino’s FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal has been rightly withdrawn, the growing calls for further measures should also address the deeper human rights crisis that, if ignored, risks yet another…

COA- Wars are fought twice. The first battle is fought with missiles, bombers and soldiers. The second is fought with headlines, television studios, think tanks and official briefings. The first destroys cities. The second constructs memory. For decades the West has excelled at winning both. Military superiority was reinforced by informational dominance. Washington and its…

If the world withdraws, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will believe it has a green light to purge society of all who resist its vision. The post Iran needs an insurgency – opinion appeared first on World Israel News .

Sobh-e-No presented its view on America’s need to accept Iran’s conditions and exit the current crisis. Iran’s position regarding the Strait of Hormuz crisis is clear and non-negotiable: “Accepting Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait is the condition for a ceasefire and any kind of agreement.” This condition is not a maximalist demand but arises from…

TEHRAN -The joint US-Saudi aerial aggression against Iraqi territory, launched in the early hours of Wednesday, marks not a display of strength but a profound strategic miscalculation. It underscores the unraveling of American military credibility and the steady ascent of Iranian power across the region.

Recent cyberattacks carried out autonomously by two rogue OpenAI artificial intelligence models raises an untested legal question: who is responsible when AI acts on its own? On Friday, Clement Delangue, head of the Hugging Face…