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Saudi Arabia ranks among top 10 global AI investors: World Bank report

Saudi Arabia has been named among the world's top 10 countries for AI investment, reflecting Vision 2030’s impact and advances in digital infrastructure.

2h ago ·english.ajel.sa

Saudi Arabia has been identified as one of the top 10 countries globally for AI investment, according to the World Bank Group's World Development Report 2026. This ranking underscores the Kingdom's significant progress under the Vision 2030 strategic plan, which has bolstered digital infrastructure and positioned Saudi Arabia as an attractive destination for AI talent.

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GCC concludes workshop on water interconnection projects in Dammam

GCC Secretariat and Gulf Electricity Interconnection Authority wrap up workshop on water linkage study, with experts and officials from member states.

2h ago ·english.ajel.sa

Taif governor visits Al-Kamal farm and factory to boost tourism

Prince Fawaz bin Sultan reviews tourism and agricultural projects in Taif, praising efforts to develop local products and enhance visitor experiences.

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Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve records 3 Arabian gazelle births

RAFHA— The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority recorded three new Arabian gazelle births in the Al-Taysiyah area during the second quarter of 2026.

3h ago ·saudigazette.com.sa·2 outlets

TGA: Passenger transport app trips surge 20% to 38.3 million in Q2 2026

RIYADH — The number of passenger transport app trips in Saudi Arabia exceeded 38.3 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 20 percent from the same quarter of 2025, according to the Transport…

3h ago ·saudigazette.com.sa

Ban on use of children in fundraising campaigns

RIYADH — The National Center for the Non-Profit Sector has launched the draft Fundraising Governance Rules. The provisions of the draft law include ban on use of children in fundraising campaign.

5h ago ·saudigazette.com.sa

Makkah diplomacy and the New Middle East

Makkah diplomacy and the New Middle East newspress_en Wed, 08/12/2026 - 14:24 Opinion Throughout its illustrious history, Makkah has been the venue for numerous social, economic, intellectual…

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Türkiye signed the Makkah Agreement.
Agreement aims to foster a new Middle East identity based on peace and mutual interest.
Makkah's geographic location connects Asia, Europe, and the global south to the developed north.

7h ago ·en.majalla.com·2 outlets

Why clashes in Ethiopia’s Tigray region are ominous

Why clashes in Ethiopia’s Tigray region are ominous newspress_en Wed, 08/12/2026 - 13:08 Politics The clashes between Ethiopian federal soldiers and Tigrayan fighters in the country’s north last week…

8h ago ·en.majalla.com

barq, Riyadh Air ink strategic partnership to support the airlines payment technology development

barq and Riyadh Air have signed a strategic agreement to develop a comprehensive payment technology solution for the airline.

9h ago ·saudigazette.com.sa

CHERY Saudi Arabia hosts a media briefing on CHERY technology showcasing its development vision in Saudi Arabia

CHERY Saudi hosted a special media gathering in Riyadh, on August 8, 2026, bringing together leading media professionals and influencers from prominent local media outlets and social media platforms…

9h ago ·saudigazette.com.sa

Jay Clayton: the new US Director of National Intelligence

Jay Clayton: the new US Director of National Intelligence newspress_en Wed, 08/12/2026 - 04:13 Profiles At his Senate confirmation hearing for the post of Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Jay Clayton confronted a line of questioning that reached beyond the remit of the office he was seeking and found himself dodging bullets.

17h ago ·en.majalla.com

Ministry of Defense Health Services succeeds in conducting the first remote robotic surgery, using advanced digital technologies from stc group

The Health Services of the Ministry of Defense have successfully conducted the first remote robotic surgery between two of its healthcare facilities in Riyadh and Dhahran, with technical support from stc group as the digital enabler.

3d ago ·saudigazette.com.sa

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