A key feature of THE LINE is its complete elimination of cars in favour of a six-tier mobility system
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Central Bank bans WhatsApp for customer communications
Financial institutions in Saudi Arabia have been instructed to implement alternative secure channels
Abu Dhabi
Ramadan 2025 announced in GCC; 50 UAE megaprojects; Best and most expensive schools in Dubai; Real estate price analysis – 10 things you missed this week
Ramadan start dates announced, UAE megaprojects, top Dubai schools, real estate analysis and more of the top stories this week
Moon-Sighting Committee
Saudi Arabia announces Ramadan 2025
Saudi Arabia has announced the start of Ramadan 2025 after the crescent moon was sighted
Red Sea Global
Red Sea Global brings sustainable aviation fuel to Saudi Arabia in landmark deal
RSG’s subsidiary air operator, Fly Red Sea, will exclusively refuel its fleet with sustainable fuels such as SAF and LCAF
Makkah
EXCLUSIVE: Saudi’s ROSHN records SAR1.5bn in real estate sales during four-day event
The record-breaking number was driven by the launch of ALMANAR, ROSHN’s first integrated community in Makkah, and the release of new homes in SEDRA, its flagship development in Riyadh
Moon Sighting
Saudi Arabia calls for moon-sighting to mark start of Ramadan 2025
Saudi Arabia has called on people in the Kingdom to report moon-sighting ahead of Ramadan 2025
Salary survey
Saudi professionals push for higher pay, better benefits as job market evolves: Report
The study found that Saudi professionals are more confident than ever in salary discussions
ride-hailing
Saudi drivers earn $533m from ride-hailing apps
Saudi men and women earned more than $533m driving vehicles using ride-hailing apps
Health challenges
The value of action vs. the cost of inaction: Making ‘Health in All Policies’ a global priority for healthspan over lifespan
The health of a nation shapes every sector, so why isn’t health consistently prioritised in policymaking?
SAMA
Saudi Arabia announces new rules for use of Riyal symbol
According to SAMA guidelines, the symbol must be positioned to the left of numerical values with a space between them
GCC economic outlook
Non-oil sector to be the region’s main engine of economic growth
PwC releases Middle East Economy Watch; Says government ambitions, non-oil sector growth and fiscal prudence to continue spurring growth
agribusiness
Olam Group sells 44.6% stake in agribusiness to Saudi Arabia’s SALIC for $1.8bn
Post-stake acquisition, SALIC will hold an 80 per cent controlling stake in the business
border regulations
Saudi Arabia arrested over 21,220 last week in residency and labour operations
Saudi Arabia announces more than 21,220 arrests in a single week as it clamps down on residency, labour and security breaches
Riyadh Air
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air confirms 2025 launch, plans 100-city network: Report
“It’s all about the build-up now to going live, and by the end of this year, you will see Riyadh Air in the skies,” Riyadh Air’s CEO Tony Douglas said
Branded hotels and residences
UAE visa changes; Saudi approves riyal symbol; Dubai rent rules; Mona Kattan leaves Huda Beauty – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi introduces riyal symbol, UAE visa news, Dubai real estate changes, UAE law changes and more top stories this week
Artificial intelligence
Saudi AI firm nybl partners with NOV to transform oil and gas operations
The alliance is a pivotal step forward for nybl’s strategic growth plan, aiming to enhance AI offerings to the oil and gas industry
