Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Saudi: DGDA in deal to boost environmental sustainability in Diriyah
Zawya
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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...
The Latest: Trump orders new tariffs on multiple US trade partners to take effect in 7 days
KTBS 3 - Louisiana
·
August 1, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days — the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and alliances. The...
This looming calamity will make every previous Trump crisis feel like a speed bump
Raw Story
·
August 2, 2025
Republicans may be fixing to crash the economy again — Republican presidents oversaw 10 of the last 11 recessions and the Republican Great Depression — and they’re doing it to satisfy the greed of the billionaires they serve. Last Friday, for...
Tariff Ticker: The White House Had a ‘Very Busy’ Wednesday ‘Working on Trade Deals’
Sourcing Journal - New York
·
July 31, 2025
“We are very busy in the White House today working on Trade Deals,” Truthed President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon. A flurry of trade announcements, from 25-percent tariffs on India and a complete kibosh of the de minimis trade exemption,...
Saudia to expand operations in Nigeria with Transblue partnership
The Guardian (Nigeria)
·
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...
Government to transform education infrastructure with Saudi funded school projects
NBC SVG
·
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...
Nawaz, Maryam discuss defense, economic ties with Saudi envoy
Daily Times
·
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
·
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...
BRF launches chilled chicken line in Saudi Arabia
The Poultry Site
·
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...
New solar thermal and forward osmosis desalination pilot completed in Saudi Arabia
Smart Water Magazine
·
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...
Over 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia since Dhul Hijjah 15
Saudi Gazette
·
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...
Global Perspective: Expectations rising for African economic growth, democratization
The Mainichi
·
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...
Saudi’s $320 billion pension fund plans management overhaul
Semafor
·
The leadership changes come as Hassana has taken on a more expansive role with global asset managers and international investments. It’s helping attract foreign managers to the kingdom, a key part of plans to develop the country’s financial system...
Barq marks first year with 7 million users and SR73 billion in transactions, powering Saudi Arabia’s digital shift
Saudi Gazette
·
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,...
Companies Submit Bids to Invest in Syria’s Cement Sector
Enab Baladi
·
July 30, 2025
Mahmoud Fadila, Director General of the General Company for Cement and Building Materials Marketing (Omran), revealed that more than 15 companies—both local and from Arab and foreign countries—have submitted bids to invest in the cement mills of...
Oil and Gaslighting: How Trump and Corporations Manufacture Self-Serving ‘Pseudo-Realities’
DeSmog
·
July 31, 2025
This week, the EU agreed to 15% tariffs with the United States, half of President Donald Trump’s threatened rate, before the August 1 deadline. With Mexico and Brazil trade deals on the horizon, Trump appears to have the world’s pocketbooks,...
BRF expands chilled chicken production in Saudi Arabia
Food Business Africa Magazine
·
July 31, 2025
SAUDI ARABIA – Brazil’s BRF has introduced its first line of chilled chicken produced locally in Saudi Arabia as part of a strategy to expand its footprint in the Gulf nation. The company said on Wednesday that it aims to capture 10% of the Saudi...