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Subsea7 Awarded Contract Offshore Saudi Arabia">
The contract scope includes the engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) of 106 kilometers of infield and export pipelines, modification to existing topsides, and associated hook-up activities. Project management and...

Saudi, Kuwaiti talks focus on joint work in employing latest security technologies and systems
KUWAIT — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif held an official session of talks with Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Yousef Saud Al-Sabah in Kuwait on Sunday. Prince Abdulaziz...

Saudi’s AviLease to supply aircraft for new joint venture with investment firm Hassana
Saudi Arabian lessor AviLease has agreed to establish a new joint leasing venture under a partnership with Hassana Investment Company. Hassana will be the majority owner of the venture, which will take an initial fleet of 10 aircraft from AviLease...

It's not The Line, but it's an equally ambitious project: a colossal port city 14 times the size of Central Park is being developed in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia has just unveiled phase 2 of its megaproject Oxagon, one of the last stages before construction can be completed. It is one of the most ambitious constructions in history, led by Belgian group DEME, a leading specialist in dredging...

Global Mobility Leaders Unite in Riyadh to Shape the Future of Urban Mobility at CoMotion GLOBAL 2025
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 15, 2025-- The future of mobility has found its capital. This December, Riyadh becomes the global epicenter for urban transportation innovation as CoMotion GLOBAL 2025 brings together the industry's most...

Research: New era of streaming partnerships
Research from Omdia presented at IBC 2025 in Amsterdam reveals a fundamental shift in the streaming media landscape, with major platforms moving from fierce competition to strategic collaboration in what Maria Rúa Aguete Head of M&E at Omdia...

Ullal Youth Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Saudi Arabia
Ullal Youth Dies in Tragic Road Accident in Saudi Arabia Jubail, Saudi Arabia: A 27-year-old Indian national, Abdul Razik, hailing from Ullal, India, has tragically perished in a road accident in Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The incident occurred on...

Subsea7 gets ‘major’ project to work in Saudi waters in 2027-2028
Subsea7 has secured a new project with Saudi Arabia’s energy giant Aramco under their long-term agreement (LTA), covering pipeline work and topside modification. Subsea7’s contract scope includes the engineering, procurement, construction, and...

Saudi National Day 2025 air shows have just been announced
Saudi National Day 2025 is right around the corner, and you already know what that means. The city will be lit up with glorious drone and air shows, fireworks, dining specials, and so much more. This is when the Saudi National Day 2025 air shows...

UAE’s 50 Chief AI Officers to visit US tech Companies
The Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office in collaboration with Dubai Centre for AI, Digital Economy and Remote Work Applications Office for Artificial Intelligence, is organizing a pioneering visit for 50...

TPG, Sanabil lead $157mln fundraise for Saudi fintech HALA
HALA Holding, Saudi Arabia’s leading fintech and provider of embedded financial services to micro, small and medium enterprises, has raised $157 million in a Series B investment round — officially one of the largest fintech Series B funding rounds...

The Media Line: Billions in Doubt: Bogus Investments Taint Syrian Projects, but Saudis Remain Reliable
Audio By Carbonatix Billions in Doubt: Bogus Investments Taint Syrian Projects, but Saudis Remain Reliable Journalist Firas Al-Ali describes local deals as ‘media theater,’ but Saudis provide more than numbers on paper. By Rizik Alabi / The Media...

How tech brands are winning Gen Z with next-gen marketing
The Middle East is one of the youngest regions in the world which presents a unique opportunity to connect with a generation that is already redefining culture, creativity and consumption. In markets like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Gen Z now...

‘Bipartisan, common sense, science-based’: California leads the way in banning ultra-processed school meals
California has long led the way on school meals. In 2022, it became the first state in the country to make school meals free for all students, regardless of income. Many districts have implemented farm-to-school programs to bring local foods into...
Saudi Arabia: Prince Khalid bin Saud Al-Faisal attends launch event, witnesses partnership connecting health and financial empowerment
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], September 15 (ANI): Sahm Capital Financial Company, a leading fintech-driven financial company in Saudi Arabia, announced a landmark strategic partnership with Walking Challenge Entertainment Company, a leading lifestyle app...

Zahib secures seed round to modernise Saudi laundry market
News • 15 September, 2025 Edit Arabic Saudi Arabia-based startup Zahib has closed a seed funding round for an undisclosed value from an unnamed angel investor. Founded in 2023 by Badr Alhader and Raed Alghamdi, the company specialises in providing...

Dyna.Ai to Expand in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Launch of Arabic Agentic AI Suite and AI Employees for Economy-wide Application
Dyna.Ai’s Arabic solutions to accelerate transformation of the Kingdom’s financial services sector as AI is set to contribute $135.2 billion to the local economy by 2030 Hiring will continue in KSA to meet demand for state-of-the-art AI solutions...

Saudi govt takes measures to stabilise real estate market: report
Saudi Arabia's bold measures to stabilise the real estate market, including the amendment of the Idle Land Tax law, providing subsidised land plots in Riyadh, are expected to increase supply and price normalisation, says an Alrajhi Capital...

£2bn sustainable aviation fuel plant on Teesside to move forward with Saudi investment
A £2bn sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plant planned for Teesside has moved a step closer to reality after Saudi Arabian investor Alfanar confirmed its commitment to the project. The Lighthouse Green Fuels facility is proposed for the North Tees...

New localized 3D printing partnership boosts Saudi Arabia’s aerodef market
Your seat at the Additive Manufacturing Advantage awaits! Register free for AMA: Energy and AMA: Automotive & Mobility. National Additive Manufacturing and Innovation Company (NAMI) has partnered with US defense firm Lockheed Martin to begin...