Saudi Arabia says ‘no radioactive effects’ detected in Gulf after US strikes on Iran
Saudi Arabia’s Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission said Sunday that “no radioactive effects were detected” in the Kingdom and the Gulf region as a result of the US military targeting of Iran’s nuclear facilities. “No radioactive effects were detected on the environment of the Kingdom and the Arab Gulf states as a result of the […]
Saudi Arabia voices ‘great concern’ over US strikes on Iran, leads calls for restraint, de-escalation
Saudi Arabia expressed on Sunday its “great concern” following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, according to a statement by the foreign ministry on X. The Saudi ministry statement “affirmed its condemnation and denunciation of violating the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran, expressing the need to exert all efforts to exercise restraint, de-escalate, […]
Formula 1 turbocharges Saudi economic diversification drive
Saudi Arabia is accelerating its push to diversify its economy by turning to major international events such as Formula 1, as the Kingdom uses global motorsports to support its non-oil goals. Since hosting its first Grand Prix in 2021, the Kingdom has funneled more than $6 billion into its sports industry, part of a broader […]
Why tech startups should choose Riyadh as their MENA launchpad
Riyadh is becoming a leading destination for tech startups in the Middle East, fueled by Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reforms, an advanced infrastructure, and robust government-backed incentives. The Saudi information and communication technology market is projected to reach $54.90 billion in 2025 and $82.51 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate of 8.49 […]