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Saudi Arabia's consumer spending surged 23.4% to SR16.51 billion ($4.4 billion) for the week ending October 3, primarily driven by a 142.8% increase in education-related expenditures due to the new academic year. Other sectors also saw growth, with food and beverage spending up 41% and transportation by 27.8%, while…
Coalition forces have destroyed three Houthi rocket launch platforms, aimed at ensuring regional security, according to spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki. This action follows a recent escalation of Houthi attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, including strikes on airports that resulted in casualties.
The United Nations has condemned a US decision to livestream the execution of a convicted killer, stating it would violate the prohibition against torture.
RIYADH: Flexible office occupancy in Riyadh is approaching 90 percent in the Olaya district, supported by international companies and new business formations, according to a JLL report. Occupancy in King Abdullah Financial District remained in the mid-80 percent range, while Olaya and KAFD together accounted for 45…
DUBAI: The MENA Golf Tour will open its 2026-27 season in Cairo with three tournaments at Madinaty Golf Club and New Giza Golf Club between Nov. 28 and Dec. 10, with membership for the new season opening on Oct. 22. Both courses hosted the tour last season, when Juan Salama set a course record 60 on his way to a…
Dubai Basketball suffered a 77–58 defeat to Crvena Zvezda in EuroLeague Round 4 at Coca-Cola Arena, struggling to find their offensive rhythm against a disciplined Serbian side. Dubai started competitively, keeping pace with the visitors during the opening quarter. However, Crvena Zvezda gradually took control through…
DUBAI: The Desert Vipers will begin the defense of their title against last year’s finalists and season two champions the MI Emirates in the opening match of the DP World International League T20 season five at the Dubai International Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 21. The first ball will be delivered at 6:30 p.m. local…
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s construction activity expanded for a fifth consecutive month in September, supported by resilient demand and ongoing projects, although the pace of growth eased from August. The seasonally adjusted alrajhi capital Saudi Construction Index, compiled by S&P Global, fell to 54.4 from 55.4 in August…