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Saudi: Al Rajhi Takaful’s net profits up to over $53mln in H1-25
Zawya
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Riyadh: Al Rajhi Company for Cooperative Insurance (Al Rajhi Takaful) reported net profit after Zakat attributable to the shareholders worth SAR 202.36 million in the first half (H1) of 2025, up 0.61% from SAR 201.13 million in H1-24. Meanwhile,...
Saudi: Lajeem Sports posts 9.5% higher revenues in H1-25
Zawya
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Riyadh: Leejam Sports Company generated net profits worth SAR 143 million in the first half (H1) of 2025, marking an annual fall of 14.37% from SAR 167 million. Meanwhile, the revenues increased by 9.41% to SAR 744 million in the first six months...
Saudi: Nahdi Medical generates over $1bln revenues in H1-25; dividends announced
Zawya
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Riyadh: Nahdi Medical Company recorded net profits valued at SAR 493.60 million in the first half (H1) of 2025, up 2.68% year-on-year (YoY) from SAR 480.70 million. Revenues amounted to SAR 5.16 billion as of 30 June 2025, marking an annual rise...
Government to transform education infrastructure with Saudi funded school projects
NBC SVG
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July 31, 2025
The Education Component of projects funded by the Saudi Fund for Development has been allocated just under 30 million dollars That’s according to Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Camillo Gonsalves. The Minister said the money will be used...
Saudi TGA launches autonomous delivery vehicle pilot program
GCC Business News
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July 31, 2025
Transport General Authority (Saudi TGA) has launched a pilot program for autonomous vehicle delivery services, under the patronage of Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed Al-Rumaih, Vice Minister of Transport and Logistic Services and Acting President of TGA....
Nawaz, Maryam discuss defense, economic ties with Saudi envoy
Daily Times
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July 31, 2025
The president of Pakistan’s ruling Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party Nawaz Sharif and his daughter, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, met Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki on Thursday to discuss strengthening bilateral defense, political...
Trump Slams Canada's Support for Palestinian Statehood, Warns of Trade Consequences
The Western Journal
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July 31, 2025
President Donald Trump put Canada on notice Thursday that its plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September will directly impact its ability to finish a new trade deal with the United States. “Wow! Canada has just announced that it is...
Saudi FM Endorses Final Document of Two-State Solution Conference, Urges Global Support
Asharq Al-Awsat
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On behalf of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the French Republic, and the main participating countries in the working groups of the international conference, Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah endorsed the final...
BRF launches chilled chicken line in Saudi Arabia
The Poultry Site
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Brazilian firm targets 10% market share in 18 months Brazilian meat processor BRF is launching its first line of chilled chicken products produced in Saudi Arabia, according to a statement sent to Reuters on Wednesday, aiming to get a 10% share of...
Global Perspective: Expectations rising for African economic growth, democratization
The Mainichi
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A man, center, in Niamey, the capital of Niger, is seen surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren in this photo taken in May 2023. (Mainichi/Mitsuyoshi Hirano) By Akihiko Tanaka, Emeritus Professor, The University of Tokyo From Aug. 20 to...
New solar thermal and forward osmosis desalination pilot completed in Saudi Arabia
Smart Water Magazine
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July 31, 2025
King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), in partnership with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), has completed the development of an integrated water desalination system in Riyadh that uses solar thermal energy combined with...
Saudi: Qiwa sets 60-day window before reporting worker as absent under new contract rules
Zawya
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RIYADH — Qiwa platform has introduced updates to the employment contract system that impact how employers can report workers as "absent from work." According to the platform, an employer can only submit such a request if the worker’s residency...
Over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia since Dhul Hijjah 15
Saudi Gazette
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July 31, 2025
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia since the start of the current season on Dhul Hijjah 15, with visitors coming from 109 countries around the...
Saudi Company discusses Petrochemical Partnership in Basra
Iraq Business News
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July 31, 2025
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Industry and Minerals, Khaled Battal Al-Najm, chaired a meeting at the Ministry's headquarters to explore a potential partnership agreement with Saudi company Ajyal for the establishment of a petrochemical complex...
Saudi: DGDA in deal to boost environmental sustainability in Diriyah
Zawya
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Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) and the National Center for Waste Management (MWAN) signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in waste management, support environmental sustainability, and raise public awareness within...
Saudi: KACARE completes solar-powered desalination project in Riyadh
Zawya
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King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy (KACARE), in collaboration with the Saudi Water Authority (SWA), has completed the development of an integrated water desalination system using solar thermal energy and forward osmosis technology...
Saudi: EEC, Al Tahaluf ink deal for KAEC residential communities
Zawya
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Emaar, The Economic City (EEC), the master developer of King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), has signed an agreement with Saudi-American real estate venture Al Tahaluf for the development of two premium residential communities in the Al Murooj...
Saudi: Mawani announces new shipping service linking Jeddah
Zawya
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The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of a new shipping service 'AR2 Asia Red Sea,' operated by Wan Hai Lines Company to Jeddah port. The step aims to enhance the competitiveness of Saudi ports on the global maritime...
Barq marks first year with 7 million users and SR73 billion in transactions, powering Saudi Arabia’s digital shift
Saudi Gazette
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July 31, 2025
In a scene that reflects the Kingdom’s rapid shift toward a cashless economy, Barq, the digital payments application, has recorded exceptional performance in its first year of operation. The number of its users has surpassed 7 million,...
Saudia to expand operations in Nigeria with Transblue partnership
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 31, 2025
In a groundbreaking move to strengthen economic ties and enhance air travel between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has forged a strategic partnership with Transblue Nigeria Limited. This collaboration aims to expand...