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Saudi Arabia Skilled Worker Visa Process for July 2025: Complete Guide
ARY News
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July 11, 2025
Saudi Arabia remains a top destination for skilled workers worldwide, driven by its booming economy, Vision 2030 projects, and demand for professionals in sectors like healthcare, construction, IT, and oil and gas. If you’re planning to work in...
Tech Secretary hosts Saudi minister for showcase event
UK Tech News
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July 11, 2025
Technology Secretary Peter Kyle will host a delegation of Saudi Arabian government officials as part of a showcase event designed to encourage investment from the Middle Eastern kingdom. Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology...
Saudi Arabia integrates AI education across all public schools this year
Madhyamam
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July 11, 2025
Saudi Arabia is ready to implement artificial intelligence (AI) education across all public schools starting from the upcoming academic year, marking a major step in its Vision 2030 initiative to boost innovation and global competitiveness. The...
Saudi Fashion Commission, SAIP Launch Intellectual Property Protection Guide
Asharq Al-Awsat
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The Fashion Commission launched the Intellectual Property and Designers' Rights Protection Guide for the fashion industry, in collaboration with the Saudi Authority for Intellectual Property (SAIP). The initiative builds on the commission's role...
Why I'm covering Saudi Arabia's crucial next decade
Semafor
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July 11, 2025
In November 2019, I was handed a shiny new Saudi residence permit. I’d been traveling in and out of the kingdom for years, reporting on its buildup of trillions of dollars of oil wealth and faltering attempts to diversify the economy. But this was...
Saudi Arabia launches several initiatives aimed to shape AI era: minister
Zawya
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GENEVA — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha affirmed that Saudi Arabia has launched a series of initiatives aimed at addressing the global challenges in computing, data, and algorithms for the benefit of...
The Attractive and Deterring Factors for Medical Students Towards Pathology as a Specialty in Saudi Arabia
Dove Medical Press
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July 11, 2025
Introduction Selecting the right medical specialty is a pivotal decision for medical students to make. While some students are driven towards certain specialties early in their training, others remain undecided until their last year or during...
Saudi Arabia debuts cultural showcase at Expo Osaka with Doraemon
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s “Wonders of Arabia” event in Osaka blends heritage, technology, and Doraemon for a unique Expo 2025 cultural experience. SINGAPORE – In celebration of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Saudi, ‘Saudi,...
Bird & Bird descends on Riyadh amid Saudi-Asia activity
Law.asia
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July 11, 2025
London-based Bird & Bird is set to grow its Middle East presence with a Riyadh office launch within this year in an expansion coming at a time of Saudi Arabia’s significant activity and trade flow with China and Singapore, the UK firm said. Anders...
IDS Next Completes 50+ Hotel Installations in Saudi Arabia
Hospitality Net
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July 11, 2025
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Global enterprise hospitality technology leader IDS Next has successfully crossed the 50+ hotel installations milestone across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its enterprise hospitality technology solutions. With the new...
Saudi delegation visits Damascus Airport to discuss investment opportunities in civil aviation
SANA
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July 10, 2025
Damascus, SANA – A delegation from Saudi Arabia toured Damascus International Airport on Thursday to discuss cooperation and investment opportunities in the civil aviation sector. The General Authority of Civil Aviation said on its telegram...
Saudi Arabia acquires German earth observation firm in latest push to build sovereign space industry
The European Magazine
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Arabia has acquired the Berlin-based Earth observation platform UP42, marking the latest in a series of moves to accelerate its ambitions in the commercial space sector The platform, launched by Airbus in 2019, will now operate under...
Saudi Jahez acquires 75% stake in Qatar's Snoonu for $225 million
AK&M
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AK&M 10 July 2025 16:08 Saudi delivery platform Jahez has entered into an agreement to acquire a controlling stake in the Qatari e-commerce platform Snoonu. This is reported in a press release from Jahez. As part of the deal, Jahez intends to...
Saudi Royal runs $250 Billion firm shaping access to mega deals
The Hindu Business Line
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July 10, 2025
It also manages part of the sprawling web of contractors tasked with bringing the kingdom’s gigantic development projects to life, and works to line up financing and keep spending in check | Photo Credit: CHARLES CROWELL As Saudi Arabia spends...
Esports World Cup 2025: Top Players Vie for Glory in Saudi Arabia
Times of Dubai
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July 11, 2025
July 10, 2025 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: The Esports World Cup 2025 officially opened on July 7 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, joining as world ambassador with football icon Cristiano Ronaldo. Since the tournament unites some of the world’s top players and...
Saudi Arabia updates road code to support autonomous vehicles and smart mobility
Saudi Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority for Roads has announced that the Saudi Roads Code now incorporates advanced infrastructure standards to support the safe integration of autonomous vehicles across the Kingdom. According to the...
Saudi Arabia to introduce AI curriculum across all school levels starting 2025
Saudi Gazette
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July 10, 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia will introduce a national artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum across all levels of public education starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. Tthe National Curriculum Center announced nucluding the...
UK’s 36Zero enters Saudi market to lead giga project digitalisation
Zawya
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Saudi Arabia - 36Zero, a UK-based technology company transforming construction, mining, and oil & gas operations through AI and IoT solutions, has announced its expansion into Saudi Arabia, with support from AstroLabs, the Gulf’s leading business...
Saudi foreign property ownership rules will be 'transformational' for long-term expats
The National News
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Saudi Arabia updating its rules to allow foreigners to buy property in specific zones will encourage long-term expats to invest in homes, boost the real estate sector and benefit businesses from banks to cement companies, analysts said. Non-Saudis...
These are the roles driving UAE job growth
The National News
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Job growth in the UAE in the second quarter outpaced Saudi Arabia, driven by strong demand in real estate, financial services and technology sectors, the introduction of a digital work permit system and high employer confidence, a report by...