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NFPA to highlight global fire safety at Intersec Saudi Arabia
Intersec Saudi Arabia, the premier industry platform for security, safety and fire protection, has formed a groundbreaking collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which will be a highlight of this year’s Fire Protection...

NetApp Appoints Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia
NetApp has appointed Saeed Al-Zahrani as General Manager for Saudi Arabia to reinforce further its commitment to the Kingdom’s digital transformation agenda. In this role, Al-Zahrani will be responsible for driving NetApp’s local strategy,...

McDonald’s to facilitate large broiler production in Saudi Arabia
McDonald’s has signed a partnership agreement with the Saudi Development Authority and Al Tanmiah Food Company aimed at supporting the quality of local poultry production and advancing the poultry sector in the Kingdom. As part of the agreement,...

Transfer window: Liverpool grant Darwin Núñez go-ahead for move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal
Liverpool have given Darwin Núñez permission to negotiate a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hilal close to finalising a fee for the Uruguay international. They remain in negotiations over a deal for the 26-year-old, who started eight Premier...

Liverpool 'reach agreement with Al-Hilal' over sale of £85m star - with player now 'left to decide whether he wants to make switch to Saudi Arabia'
CLICK HERE to watch the craziest and most dangerous 270km trip across the Arctic alongside Liverpool legend Sami Hyypia By HARRY BAMFORTH, LIVE SPORTS COVERAGE REPORTER Published: 07:02 EDT, 6 August 2025 | Updated: 08:16 EDT, 6 August 2025...

IMF Positive That US Tariff Impact On Saudi Arabia Is ‘Next To Zero’
The IMF commended Saudi Arabia for achieving record-low unemployment levels, bringing inflation under control and also managing to expand its non-oil sector amidst global economic volatility. In his bid to ‘protect’ and ‘strengthen’ the American...

Toray supplies membranes for eco-friendly Shuaibah 3 Desalination Plant in Saudi Arabia
Toray Industries has supplied reverse osmosis (RO) membranes to the Shuaibah 3 IWP seawater desalination plant in Saudi Arabia through its subsidiary, Toray Membrane Middle East LLC, based in Dammam. The plant has a daily potable water production...
China edges Saudi Arabia in men's basketball Asia Cup opener
(Xinhua) 14:00, August 06, 2025 JEDDAH, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Hu Jinqiu scored 20 points as China opened its FIBA Asia Cup Group C campaign with a 93-88 win over host Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. China, the most successful team in the tournament's...

King of the Hill Reveals Hank’s Biggest Change After Living in Saudi Arabia
King of the Hill is back, but things have changed wildly since last we left the Hill family. Since the original thirteenth season finale, years have passed, and during his time away, Hank took a position in Saudi Arabia for a wild change of pace....

Liverpool grant Darwin Núñez go-ahead for move to Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal
Liverpool have given Darwin Núñez permission to negotiate a move to the Saudi Pro League, with Al-Hilal close to finalising a fee for the Uruguay international. They remain in negotiations over a deal for the 26-year-old, who started eight Premier...

BP announces major oil discovery off Brazil, while OPEC+ with Saudi Arabia leading, increase production
Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 10:17 UTC The company said it had located oil and gas at the Bumerangue prospect, 404 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro, in a water depth of 2,372 meters Britain’s BP oil and gas giant announced this week its biggest oil...

Why Hank Moved to Saudi Arabia in King of the Hill Explained
King of the Hill co-creator Mike Judge recently revealed why Hank Hill spent several years in Saudi Arabia before returning to Arlen. In a new interview, the series creator said Hank’s overseas move became a key part of the Hulu revival. It sets...

Agios’ PYRUKYND (Mitapivat) Approved in Saudi Arabia for Adult Thalassemia Patients
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has approved PYRUKYND (mitapivat) for the treatment of adult patients with non-transfusion-dependent and transfusion-dependent alpha- or beta-thalassemia. “The...

Hyundai completes FCEV trials in Neom, Saudi Arabia
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Group (HMG), announced it has successfully completed testing its Universe fuel cell-powered electric bus, under Saudi Arabia’s harsh weather conditions, in collaboration of Enowa, the energy and water...

An Increased Plasma D-Dimer Levels During Different Stages of Normal and Complicated Pregnancies Among Women in Bisha, Saudi Arabia
Correspondence: Tareg M Belali, University of Bisha, Bisha, Saudi Arabia, Tel +966 17623 8162, Email [email protected]Introduction: Hypercoagulability is one of the most reported state among Pregnant women. During pregnancy, the concentrations of...

Why is Saudi Arabia leading push for Palestinian statehood?
Admirers are calling it a "masterclass in diplomacy" that offers a true chance for peace in the Middle East. Critics say it is a selfish move, a "publicity stunt" to help burnish a country's international image more often in the headlines for...

The Changing Face of Helminth Infections: A 15-Year Temporal Analysis from Eastern Saudi Arabia
Introduction Soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections remain among the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) worldwide, affecting approximately 1.5 billion people globally.1 Despite significant global efforts to control these...

Evaluating the Knowledge of Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Parameters Between Undergraduate Students and Radiographers in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study
Introduction In recent years, cross-sectional medical imaging modalities such as Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) have undergone significant advancements.1,2 CT is relatively cost-effective and allows for comprehensive...

Indonesia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia Ready Friendlies Ahead of 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian national team will face Saudi Arabia and Iraq in Group B of the fourth round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers in the Asian zone. Several matches are scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia from October 8-14....

Guam in Saudi Arabia for FIBA Asia Cup
If Tony Thompson were alive, he’d be very proud of Guam basketball. Before the former men’s national team coach passed away suddenly in 2018, he laid the foundation for current head coach EJ Calvo to take Guam to another level. Two Pacific Games...