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Saudi Arabia launches major reconstruction project in Damascus

Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday the launch of a large-scale humanitarian and reconstruction program in Syria, starting with the removal of more than 75,000 cubic meters of war debris from Damascus and surrounding areas. The initiative, unveiled during an event in the Syrian capital, comes weeks after......

Met Opera turns to Saudi Arabia amid financial struggles

The prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York, facing serious financial difficulties, announced on Wednesday a partnership with Saudi Arabia that includes performing three weeks of opera annually in the kingdom. According to a statement, the company “will travel to Riyadh each winter for five......

Youth under 35 represent majority of Saudi population, GASTAT reports

Young people under 35 now make up the majority of Saudi Arabia’s population, underscoring their crucial role in the nation’s development and future success, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). Data released on International Youth Day, August 12, shows that 69.4% of......

Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund embeds AI across operations to redefine investments

Saudi Arabia’s nearly $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced that artificial intelligence and automation now underpin “every layer” of its operations. This integration is not only reshaping the fund’s investment strategies but also reflecting......

Saudi crown prince highlights Palestinian statehood at cabinet meeting in Neom

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman chaired a Saudi cabinet session in Neom on Tuesday, providing updates on regional and international matters, including Palestinian statehood and global diplomatic developments. Focus on Palestine and international support During the meeting, the crown prince briefed......

Aramco’s net profit drops by 22% in Q2 due to oil price slump

Aramco, the world's largest oil exporter and cornerstone of the Saudi economy, continues to see declining profits for the tenth consecutive quarter since its record highs in late 2022. The company's net income fell from $29.07 billion to $22.67 billion, largely due to “lower crude oil,......

Saudi Arabia executes 17 people in three days amid growing criticism

Saudi Arabia has executed 17 individuals over the past three days, including two Saudis for "terrorism" on Monday and seven foreigners for drug trafficking on Sunday, according to an AFP tally based on official announcements. So far in 2025, the kingdom has carried out 239 executions, 161......

US and Saudi Arabia deepen defense ties in Pentagon talks

The United States and Saudi Arabia held a high-level defense meeting at the Pentagon last week, emphasizing their commitment to strengthening military cooperation. The two-day forum marked the 9th session of the Strategic Joint Planning Committee (SJPC), aimed at advancing shared regional security objectives. The......

OPEC+ ramps up oil production amid geopolitical uncertainty

In a strategic move to regain market share, the eight key members of OPEC+, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, announced on Sunday an increase of 547,000 barrels per day starting in September 2025. This marks the end of a production hike cycle initiated in April. The decision was largely anticipated......