News in brief
Saudi Arabia has welcomed Yemen’s request for a diplomatic forum in Riyadh to address the ongoing conflict in southern Yemen, which has escalated in recent days. The Saudi Foreign Ministry called on all southern factions to participate in discussions aimed at developing a comprehensive and fair...
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Technology
Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, hosted the Black Hat Middle East and Africa (MEA) 2025, a landmark cybersecurity conference held from December 1 to 3. The event, organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones in collaboration with Tahaluf, attracted over 40,000 attendees...
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Sport
Four Moroccan mixed martial artists are set to compete in the Professional Fighters League (PFL) MENA semifinals, taking place on Saturday, September 27, at The Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event, highlighting the region’s rising MMA talent, will be streamed live and free on the Starzplay...
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News in brief
As part of its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy, Saudi Arabia has officially approved a long-anticipated reform allowing foreigners to own real estate in selected areas of the kingdom. The historic decision, announced on Tuesday, aims to boost foreign investment and reduce the...
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International press
Russian President Vladimir Putin has suggested that North Korea and other Moscow-aligned nations, including BRICS members, should participate in negotiations for a ceasefire in Ukraine. According to Russian state media, he also proposed placing Ukraine under a "temporary administration" as...
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Education
A large map of China hangs on the classroom wall as 14-year-old Yasser al-Shaalan learns the names of different professions from a Mandarin textbook. This scene reflects a significant shift in Saudi Arabia's education system, as public schools now include Mandarin in their curricula—another...
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Politics
A key diplomatic meeting on Syria is taking place in Riyadh, with the participation of foreign ministers and top diplomats from Western and Middle Eastern nations. This meeting marks the first regional dialogue with Syria's new foreign minister since President Bashar al-Assad's removal...
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Sport
Saudi Arabia has been officially chosen to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, marking a historic moment as the first country to organize a tournament with 48 teams on its own. The kingdom’s commitment to this major event is reflected in its vast investment plans, which aim to reshape its infrastructure...
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Politics
At the extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit held in Riyadh, the Head of the Moroccan Government, Aziz Akhannouch, emphasized that King Mohammed VI has made the Palestinian cause a permanent fixture of the Kingdom's foreign policy. Representing His Majesty at the summit, Akhannouch reiterated the Sovereign's...
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Politics
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, emphasizing the potential for Iran and Saudi Arabia to collaboratively enhance security in the region. This meeting marks the beginning of Araghchi's regional...
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Economy
Casablanca was featured among the top 200 emerging ecosystems globally and ranked eighth in the MENA region. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2024, unveiled by Startup Genome on June 10 during London Tech Week, has spotlighted Ben Guerir as a burgeoning force in the worldwide startup arena....
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