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Saudi Arabia approves $350 billion budget for 2026, focused on vision 2030 goals | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia’s 2026 $350 billion budget emphasizes Vision 2030, giga projects, social programs, and economic growth/Image: SPA Saudi Arabia has approved its 2026 state budget, outlining ambitious spending plans aimed at sustaining economic growth, supporting citizens, and advancing the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 initiatives. The total budget for the coming fiscal year amounts to 1.313 […]

US approves $1.4 Billion in military sales to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain, strengthening Gulf defence ties | World News

[ad_1] The US approved $1.4 billion in sales supporting Saudi helicopters and Bahrain’s ageing F-16 fleet/Representative Image For decades, the United States has played a central role in strengthening the military capabilities of its Gulf allies, from supplying advanced fighter jets to training local forces. These partnerships are more than a matter of defence, they […]

UAE launches $1 billion ‘AI for Development’ initiative to growth in African countries | World News

[ad_1] The UAE launched a $1 billion AI for Development initiative, integrating AI into Africa’s education, agriculture, and infrastructure/Image: X The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a groundbreaking $1 billion initiative, ‘AI for Development,’ aimed at harnessing artificial intelligence to drive economic, social, and infrastructural growth in African nations. The program underscores the UAE’s commitment […]

‘Heavy debt, rising costs’: UK’s largest pub group to sell around thousand sites; eyes deal worth 1 billion pounds | World News

[ad_1] Stonegate Group, the UK’s largest pub operator, is reportedly considering selling approximately 1,000 of its most profitable “platinum” pubs for an estimated £1 billion. This move aims to address the company’s substantial £3 billion debt burden. The sale of these separately structured sites would not impact the rest of Stonegate’s extensive estate. Stonegate Group, […]

Saudi Arabia’s AMAALA Triple Bay set to create 50,000 jobs, contribute $3 billion to GDP | World News

[ad_1] AMAALA Triple Bay opens with six resorts, yacht club, Wellness Route/Image: Red Sea Global (RSG) Saudi Arabia is set to redefine luxury, wellness, and economic impact with the opening of AMAALA Triple Bay. Developed by Red Sea Global, the ultra-luxury coastal destination on the Red Sea is projected to create 50,000 jobs and inject […]

Donald Trump to sue BBC for $1 billion: What he actually said vs what the BBC Panorama documentary claimed he said

[ad_1] A major row broke out after US President Donald Trump threatened to sue the BBC for at least one billion dollars over what he says is a misleading edit of his January 6 speech. The clash has triggered resignations at the top of the broadcaster, What the BBC documentary claimed The Panorama episode at […]

$1 billion lawsuit or apology: Donald Trump warns BBC with ultimatum; sets deadline

[ad_1] Donald Trump has warned the BBC that it must retract and apologise for what the US president calls “false, defamatory, disparaging, and inflammatory statements” in a Panorama documentary about his Jan 6 speech, or face a 1$ billion lawsuit. His legal team has given the broadcaster until Friday to respond, according to Fox News. […]

Dubai AI tour: Microsoft unveils $15.2 billion UAE investment and plans to upskill over 300,000 people in AI | World News

[ad_1] Microsoft unveils $15.2 billion UAE investment and Elevate UAE program to upskill 305,000 people in AI/Image: WAM At the Dubai edition of its global AI Tour, Microsoft showcased how artificial intelligence is shaping the UAE’s future, unveiling major initiatives to equip students, educators, and government employees with AI skills, and highlighting strategic investments to […]

UAE announces Dh4.7 billion endowment for health, education and housing | World News

[ad_1] UAE launches Dh4.7 billion endowment district with hospital, schools, university, 2,000 homes, supporting global health/Image: X In a major move to advance health, education, and social development worldwide, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled a permanent endowment district […]

UAE cabinet approves Dh92.4 billion ($25.2 billion) federal budget for 2026 | World News

[ad_1] UAE Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed, approves record Dh92.4 billion ($25.2B) federal budget for 2026/Image: X The UAE is set to enter 2026 with its largest federal budget in history, signaling a strong commitment to balanced development, financial sustainability, and global economic expansion. The Dh92.4 billion budget, coupled with rising foreign investments and soaring […]