Amazon.sa today announced “September is Saudi,” celebrating Saudi National Day by bringing customers closer to the Kingdom’s makers and local brands. The campaign brings together three themes — Explore Saudi, Made in Saudi, and Your Voice, Your Store — alongside special Saudi National Day deals. At the heart of the celebration is the Explore Saudi store, bringing together more than 400 products from across the Kingdom. Customers can discover products inspired by the country’s diverse regions — from Najdi crafts in the Central Region and Taifi rose fragrances and Hejazi specialities in the West, to Al-Jouf olive products in the…
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RIYADH — The business environment in Saudi Arabia continues to register remarkable growth, with the total number of commercial registrations surpassing 1.9 million. This indicator reflects the expanding base of establishments and the growing level of economic activity across various sectors. The expansion coincides with the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and modern technologies, which are attracting increasing interest from investors and entrepreneurs, driven by the acceleration of digital transformation, support for innovation programs, and economic diversification. The Ministry of Commerce revealed that the number of commercial registrations in the Kingdom has risen to more than 1.9 million, comprising 1.3…
NEW YORK — Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir met with United Kingdom Minister of State in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero Katie White in New York. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. During the meeting, they discussed topics such as energy, climate, and the environment, as well as opportunities to strengthen ongoing cooperation between the two countries in these vital sectors. Source: Saudi Gazette
Philip Morris Saudi Arabia Trading Company marked the arrival in the Kingdom of the global collaboration between IQOS and French acoustic engineering company Devialet with an exclusive event in Jeddah, bringing together sound, design and technology through an immersive evening experience. Held at Frequency Room, Hayy Jameel, the invitation-only event introducedthe IQOS × Devialet collaboration and its limited-edition capsule collection, while translating the collaboration’s focus on sound and design into a live experience. The evening featured music performances headlined by Jeddah-born Saudi electronic music duo DISHDASH, supported by Vinylmode and Eyad. The collaboration brings together two brands united by a…
Alfanar Engineering Services hosted technical workshop in the Eastern Region, bringing together engineers and experts of their clients to exchange knowledge and experience on maintenance of critical assets. The workshop featured a series of specialized sessions delivered by experts from Alfanar Engineering Services covering key topics related to asset reliability, operational performance, protection, diagnostics, and lifecycle management for transformers and rotating machines. It also provided an opportunity for industry professionals to engage directly with technical specialists and discuss current operational and asset-management challenges. Opening the workshop, Eng. Sattam Al Motairi, Chief Operating Officer of Alfanar Engineering Services, highlighted the importance…
AOC, a globally leading monitor brand, recently announced the regional launch of the Q27G40ZDF in the Middle East. The 26.5-inch display is built around a QD-OLED panel and targets esports players and serious gamers who need speed, colour accuracy, and reliability in one package. The monitor runs at 240Hz with a 0.03ms response time (GtG), which puts it in the same performance class as hardware used in professional tournaments. Motion blur is minimal, and the inclusion of Adaptive-Sync support helps keep screen tearing in check across a wide range of frame rates. On the visual side, the QD-OLED panel covers…
Russian producers are offering new flavour pairings for familiar desserts – natural jam made from Siberian pine cones and cedar nuts, free from preservatives and artificial additives. Discover how these sweets pair with karak, luqaimat and chebab – and why they have earned the “Made in Russia” status. Published: Tue 22 Sept 2026, 11:10 AM What could be better than time spent over a cup of aromatic tea with your favourite sweets? Perhaps only one thing – if those sweets are natural and free from preservatives and artificial additives. Traditional Russian desserts, crafted by nature itself, will delight your taste…
NEW YORK — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called for comprehensive reform of the UN Security Council, including the abolition of the veto power held by its permanent members, arguing that the international system must better reflect today’s global realities. In an article for Bloomberg titled “The Quest for Global Justice in a Changing World,” Erdogan said recent crises, including pandemics, energy shocks, supply-chain disruptions and regional conflicts, had demonstrated the limitations of an international decision-making system in which a small number of countries retain disproportionate influence. The UN Security Council’s five permanent members — China, France, Russia, the…
NEW YORK — Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday vowed to “firmly defend” his country’s positions before departing for New York to attend the UN General Assembly. “We emerged with our heads held high, and this is a source of dignity and pride for all of us. Therefore, we will firmly defend our positions in international forums,” he said before flying out of Iran, according to footage broadcast by state television. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York on Monday, leading Tehran’s diplomatic delegation at the annual gathering of world leaders at the United Nations, his ministry said.…
Dubai is getting a festival dedicated to curly, coily and kinky hair, with the Dubai Curl Festival taking place next month. The one-day event will be held at Cornelia’s Craft Kitchen in Dubai Internet City on October 10, running from 10am to 6pm. Organised by Oh My Knots, the event is being billed by organisers as the UAE’s first family-focused curly hair festival, bringing together people with different curl types for a day centred around natural hair. Oh My Knots describes itself as the UAE’s first community-led curly hair platform, catering to families with curl types ranging from 2B to…