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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 […]

What is Saudi Arabia’s ‘In the Prophet’s Steps’? Over one million worldwide registered ahead of launch | World News

The project is expanding globally with planned rollouts in Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, and India to share the Hijrah experience/ Image: Saudi Gazzette Saudi Arabia’s immersive Hijrah experience opens in November. Over 1 million people have already registered. The 470 km route includes 41 restored sites and a Hijrah museum. Part of Vision 2030 to boost […]

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 […]

Al-Hilal withdraws from 2025 Saudi Super Cup citing fatigue, sparks debate on player welfare | World News

Al‑Hilal will not participate in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong/Image: Instagram TL;DR: Al‑Hilal will not participate in the 2025 Saudi Super Cup in Hong Kong due to severe player fatigue and leave shortfall. Flight delays and Club World Cup travel reduced annual leave to 21‑24 days, breaching SAFF’s minimum 28‑day requirement. Medical […]

Saudi Arabia’s unemployment falls to 2.8%: Here’s what’s changing in the job market | World News

The kingdom’s unemployment rate drops to a new low amid Vision 2030 reforms/Representative Image TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s overall unemployment rate including nationals and expatriates dropped to just 2.8% in Q1 2025, down from 3.5% in Q4 2024. Saudi nationals’ unemployment reached a historic low of 6.3%, ahead of the Vision 2030 target of 7%, prompting […]

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Five years left, how much progress has been made and will it succeed? | World News

Saudi Arabia is reshaping its future with Vision 2030, a plan built on people, progress, and purpose/ Image: File TL;DR Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia’s national plan to reduce its dependence on oil and reshape its economy and society. It focuses on three core goals: a vibrant society, a thriving economy, and an ambitious government. […]

Saudi’s Red Lorry: How these vintage trucks helped build Saudi Arabia’s transport legacy | World News

Known for its bright red color and wooden interior, the vintage lorry carried stories, songs, and goods across Saudi Arabia’s rugged landscapes/ Image: SPA TL;DR From the 1940s to 1970s, red vintage trucks were the backbone of transport across Saudi Arabia. These trucks moved people, goods, and culture, connecting isolated villages to growing cities. Though […]

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 […]

‘How do you sleep at night?’ Donald Trump asks Saudi prince during speech — here’s why

During his diplomatic trip to Saudi Arabia, US President Donald Trump raised eyebrows with an unusual question to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS): “How do you sleep at night?”The question was asked during a speech at a royal gathering in Riyadh, where Trump addressed an audience of global business elites. The 78-year-old president, […]