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Air Arabia adds third daily flight to Bangkok from October 26: See updated schedules and timings | World News

Air Arabia’s new Bangkok flights will use Airbus A321neo-LR aircraft, known for fuel efficiency, extended range/ Representative Image Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has announced the addition of a third daily flight between Sharjah International Airport and Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. The expanded service will […]

What is Leqembi? The first Alzheimer’s treatment approved today in Saudi Arabia | World News

Leqembi targets beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, aiming to slow Alzheimer’s progression in patients with mild cognitive impairment The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) announced today the official approval of Leqembi, the first Alzheimer’s treatment available in Saudi Arabia. This approval marks a significant milestone in addressing Alzheimer’s, a progressive brain disorder that affects […]

Saudi Arabia to hosts world’s biggest comedy festival: Kevin Hart, Russell Peters among 50+ top comedians | World News

Tickets for the Riyadh Comedy Festival, running September 26 to October 9, will be available starting August 1 on Webook.com/ Image: X In a landmark move reflecting its ambitious Vision 2030 economic diversification plan, Saudi Arabia is set to host the world’s largest comedy festival from September 26 to October 9, 2025, in Riyadh’s vibrant […]

Saudi Arabia in June issues 83 new industrial licenses and opens 58 factories worth SR2.85 bn | World News

June saw Saudi Arabia add more than 3,000 new industrial jobs through factory openings and newly issued licenses/ Representative Image In a robust signal of Saudi Arabia’s accelerating industrial transformation, the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced the issuance of 83 new industrial licenses in June, amounting to over SR950 million ($253.3 million) in […]

Saudi Arabia delivers over 50 million parcels in Q2 2025, signals logistics leap | World News

Saudi Arabia’s courier sector logs over 50 million parcel deliveries in Q2 2025/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s logistics sector saw over 50 million parcels delivered between April and June 2025. Total service orders, including food and express deliveries, surpassed 101 million. Naqel emerged as the top-rated courier for customer satisfaction. Only complaints unresolved after 7 […]

Why Saudi Arabia imports sand from Australia despite its endless deserts | World News

Construction-grade sand imported from Australia and other nations meets Saudi Arabia’s demand for coarse, angular aggregates that local desert sands cannot provide/Image: NatGeo TL;DR: Saudi Arabia imports sand from nations such as China and Australia to meet construction standards for mega projects. Desert sand is unsuitable for concrete due to its fine, rounded texture. The […]

UAE: Air Arabia wins bid to launch Saudi low-cost airline in Dammam, boosting Vision 2030 goals | World News

Air Arabia-led alliance to launch new low-cost Saudi airline from Dammam under Vision 2030/ Representative Image TL;DR Air Arabia, based in the UAE, will lead a new Saudi low-cost airline. The airline will be based in Dammam and fly to 81 destinations. It’s part of Saudi Arabia’s wider aviation push under Vision 2030. On July […]

Who was ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed of Saudi Arabia? Dies after 20 years in coma | World News

Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal Al Saud, widely known as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince,” passed away on July 19, 2025, after spending nearly two decades in a coma. Born into the powerful House of Saud, his story drew national attention and global sympathy following a devastating car accident in 2005 that left him unresponsive […]

GTA V finally launches in Saudi Arabia and UAE after 12 years since release: Is the game censored? | World News

GTA V’s release was made possible by a newly introduced 21+ age rating, higher than the global standard 18+ used elsewhere GTA V and GTA Online officially launched in Saudi Arabia and UAE on July 17, 2025, after a 12-year delay. The game is uncensored and available on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, with a newly […]

‘Sleeping Prince’ of Saudi Arabia dies after remaining in coma for 20 years since 2005 London car accident

Sleeping prince of Saudi Arabia dies after remaining in coma for 20 years. Prince Alwaleed bin Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ died in the age of 36 after spending nearly 20 years in coma since 2005 car accident in London. Prince Khaled bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, his father, confirmed […]