How Saudi Arabia’s shift to cleaner fuels will benefit public health and improve air quality

RIYADH: Alkhobar-based Bohemia Art Cafe and Records has opened a new branch at The Warehouse in the Kingdom’s capital where visitors can enjoy coffee, buy vinyl records and vibe with live music. Overlooking the picturesque rocky hills that showcase the beauty of historic Diriyah, the standalone vinyl shop and cultural music hub is situated at … Read more

Elon Musk sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming betrayal of its goal to benefit humanity

LONDON: The latest findings from Brand Finance’s Global Soft Power Index, one of the world’s leading brand evaluation consultancies, unveiled key shifts in the global soft power landscape, reflecting the intricate dynamics of the regional context. While Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar have solidified their positions, attention has turned to Israel’s ranking decline and … Read more

Saudi tourism minister discusses benefit of unified tourist visa for GCC nations at Qatar meeting

RIYADH: Innovation is a priority for HSBC Saudi Arabia as it aims to enhance its offerings, according to the bank’s CEO. Faris Al-Ghannam, CEO and board member of HSBC Saudi Arabia, provided a comprehensive overview of the financial institution’s prospective plans, along with the Kingdom’s economic landscape and the investment opportunities it presents.  In an … Read more

Saudi Arabia proposes international consortiums to work in mining sector to benefit all

RIYADH: Collaboration between countries in Central Asia, Middle East and Africa is needed to harness critical minerals which is crucial to ensure a smooth energy transition.  Speaking at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Zambia’s Minister of Mines and Minerals Development Paul Kabuswe talked about the … Read more

OPEC+ vows to continue cooperation for benefit of global economy

RIYADH: The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries on Wednesday reaffirmed their “steadfast commitment to the shared objectives of unity and cohesion both within the organization” and with its allies also known as OPEC+. In a statement, the oil producers’ group the efforts of OPEC+ “have been evident in supporting the global economy to overcome … Read more

New Saudi airports and airlines will benefit from digital transformation: aviation expert

RIYADH: The Saudi aviation industry is anticipated to create some 1.2 million job opportunities over the coming two decades to meet the “boom” in the sector, according to an aviation expert.  Speaking to Arab News on the sidelines of the Saudi Airport Exhibition, held at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Mervat Sultan, president … Read more