Foreign private capital investment in Saudi Arabia’s private markets reached SAR 20 billion (USD 5.3 billion) in 2025, representing about 60% of total private capital investment in the Kingdom and marking a significant milestone in the continued expansion of Saudi Arabia’s private capital ecosystem. This was highlighted in a report released by the Saudi Venture Capital Company (SVC), titled “Global Investment in Saudi Arabia’s Private Markets,” providing a comprehensive analysis of global capital flows into the Kingdom’s venture capital, private equity, and private debt markets, while examining the factors attracting international investors and the evolution of Saudi Arabia as a…
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MEXICO CITY — Mexico ended a 40-year wait for a World Cup knockout-stage victory, defeating Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday to reach the Round of 16 and spark celebrations across the country. Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within nine first-half minutes as El Tri finally broke the hoodoo that had seen them eliminated in seven consecutive knockout-stage matches since their last victory at the 1986 World Cup on home soil. Mexico will face the winner of Wednesday’s match between England and Congo in the Round of 16, again at the iconic Estadio Azteca. “It means a lot to me because…
ATLANTA — Harry Kane struck twice in the second half as England came from behind to beat Congo 2-1 on Wednesday, booking a place in the Round of 16 and avoiding a shock World Cup exit. The England captain rescued the 1966 champions after Brian Cipenga’s early goal had put tournament debutants Congo on course for one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history. England will now face co-host Mexico at the iconic Estadio Azteca in the Round of 16. “It was just about pounding the rock, keep pounding the rock and our moment would come,” Kane said after…
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management and security solutions, today announced the launch of a partner-developer ecosystem through its ManageEngine Marketplace, where enterprises can discover and deploy extensions for ManageEngine platforms, including integrations, add-ons, and plugins. The launch enhances ManageEngine’s robust platform capabilities, enabling organizations to address a broader range of enterprise needs with specialized extensions from its partner ecosystem. “As software development becomes increasingly democratized through powerful AI tools, customers expect a secure, efficient, and agile way to extend the capabilities of their platforms. ManageEngine Marketplace enables developers to unlock possibilities…
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — France’s devastating attacking quartet of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise and Bradley Barcola is emerging as the most feared frontline at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Les Bleus strengthening their credentials as title favorites. “Their four up front is the best in the competition by far,” Norway coach Ståle Solbakken said. France became the first team to score at least three goals in five consecutive World Cup matches after beating Sweden 3-0 in the Round of 32 on Tuesday, booking a last-16 clash with Paraguay. The 2018 champions, who finished runners-up to Argentina in…
RIYADH — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Minister for Narcotics Control, Mohsin Raza Naqvi, in Riyadh on Wednesday, where the two sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral security cooperation. The meeting reviewed relations between the two countries and explored opportunities to strengthen security coordination and cooperation between the two interior ministries, in addition to discussing issues of mutual interest. Prince Abdulaziz and Naqvi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Saudi Ministry of Interior and Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior to enhance scientific, training, and research cooperation. The agreement aims to…
RIYADH — Saudi authorities have dismantled a criminal network involved in drug smuggling and trafficking in Riyadh, arresting 22 suspects, including 19 Saudi citizens, the Ministry of Interior announced on Wednesday. A ministry official said the network included an employee of the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, an Ethiopian national who had violated border security regulations, a Moroccan resident, and a Yemeni resident. Authorities said legal measures have been taken against all suspects and the case has been referred to the Public Prosecution. The Ministry of Interior reaffirmed that Saudi security agencies remain vigilant against criminal networks seeking to target…
BEIJING — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan visited the Imperial Palace Museum in Beijing on Wednesday on the sidelines of his official visit to China. During the tour, Prince Faisal explored the museum’s cultural and historical landmarks, including artifacts and exhibits that reflect key aspects of China’s rich history and civilization. The visit formed part of the cultural program accompanying the foreign minister’s official trip to China, which aims to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries across various fields, including cultural and civilizational exchange. Source: Saudi Gazette
Magna AI, Inc., the global integrated-value-chain sovereign AI transformation leader established through a partnership between Trend Micro and Wistron Digital Technology Holding Company (WDH), powered by NVIDIA, recently launched MagnaVERSE™ at Global AI Show 2026 in Riyadh. MagnaVERSE™ is Magna AI’s unified AI software platform, bringing together models, agents, applications, infrastructure, and governance within a single operating environment. It serves as the intelligence layer where organisations can design, deploy, operate, and scale AI capabilities across the full lifecycle while maintaining operational control, visibility, compliance, and security. “AI is rapidly becoming a foundational layer for economic growth, national competitiveness, and enterprise…
ManageEngine, a division of Zoho Corporation and a leading provider of enterprise IT management and security solutions, today announced the launch of a partner-developer ecosystem through its ManageEngine Marketplace, where enterprises can discover and deploy extensions for ManageEngine platforms, including integrations, add-ons, and plugins. The launch enhances ManageEngine’s robust platform capabilities, enabling organizations to address a broader range of enterprise needs with specialized extensions from its partner ecosystem. “As software development becomes increasingly democratized through powerful AI tools, customers expect a secure, efficient, and agile way to extend the capabilities of their platforms. ManageEngine Marketplace enables developers to unlock possibilities…
