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OMODA & JAECOO unveiled OMODA X on 20th October at OMODA X NIGHT, held as part of the brand’s International User Summit in China. The new crossover combines everyday SUV practicality with off-road versatility and sporty styling, targeting drivers who move between city life and outdoor adventures. The company positions OMODA X as the world’s first CROSS OFF-ROAD vehicle, designed to span traditional vehicle categories. Its debut brought together the brand’s mecha-inspired design, crossover capability and personalised intelligent technology. OMODA X combines distinctive design with practical capability A wide-body stance, sculpted surfaces and signature lightning taillights define the exterior. Inside,…
Officials, experts, and specialists participating in the Saudi International Conference on the Future of Agriculture, held in conjunction with Saudi Agriculture 2026 in Riyadh, highlighted key achievements in the strategic transformation of Saudi Arabia’s agricultural sector. Discussions focused on growth in agricultural production, increased economic contributions, and improved self-sufficiency rates, alongside efforts to enhance water-use efficiency, localize advanced technologies, expand investment opportunities, and promote sustainable management of natural resources in support of food security and the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. In his keynote address, Dr. Sulaiman bin Ali Al-Khatib, Deputy Minister for Agriculture at the Ministry of Environment, Water…
WASHINGTON — The US and Israeli militaries have developed specific plans for renewed strikes against Iran after the American midterm elections, The New York Times reported, citing US officials and other people briefed on the deliberations. Meanwhile, Middle East mediators are scrambling to revive talks with Iran, fearful that hostilities could flare anew as the US moves another aircraft carrier to the region and Israel warns that it has prepared plans for possible new strikes. President Donald Trump has said the US won’t attack Iran before the midterm elections on Nov. 3. But he has also sounded hawkish notes, threatening…
Ms. Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced today the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SAR 6,582 million for the period, representing an increase of 3% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Total operating income increased by 1% year-on-year to SAR 11,116 million, while third-quarter revenue rose by 5% to SAR 3,841 million compared with the previous quarter, reflecting improved sequential momentum. Against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics and regional developments, SAB continued…
RIYADH — The Houthi militia’s attacks on civilians and civilian facilities in Yemen, which have undermined security and sown division, as well as its aggression against innocent people, violations of sanctities, and its attempted attacks on the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, “constitute terrorism by any measure,” according to General Secretariat of the Council of Senior Scholars. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the secretariat said these attacks reveal the extent of the Houthi militia’s terrorism and its audacity in violating God’s sanctities. It said the militia’s attempted attacks on the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah constitute terrorism…
Ms. Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced today the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SAR 6,582 million for the period, representing an increase of 3% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Total operating income increased by 1% year-on-year to SAR 11,116 million, while third-quarter revenue rose by 5% to SAR 3,841 million compared with the previous quarter, reflecting improved sequential momentum. Against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics and regional developments, SAB continued…
BURAIDAH — The Public Security announced that Qassim police, in coordination with the General Directorate for Community Security and Combating Human Trafficking, had arrested an expatriate for engaging in acts contrary to public morals at a massage center in the region. The Public Security stated that the expatriate was referred to the Public Prosecution after taking the necessary legal measures. A financial fine was slapped on the massage center in accordance with the municipal penalties regulations issued by the regional mayoralty. Source: Saudi Gazette
Ms. Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced today the Bank’s financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026. SAB recorded a net profit after Zakat and Income Tax of SAR 6,582 million for the period, representing an increase of 3% compared with the corresponding period in 2025. Total operating income increased by 1% year-on-year to SAR 11,116 million, while third-quarter revenue rose by 5% to SAR 3,841 million compared with the previous quarter, reflecting improved sequential momentum. Against a backdrop of evolving market dynamics and regional developments, SAB continued…
RIYADH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received French President Emmanuel Macron at the Royal Court of Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Wednesday. During the meeting, the leaders reviewed the historic and strategic relations between the two countries and explored avenues for further strengthening Saudi-French cooperation across various fields. They discussed ways to advance their shared interests for the mutual benefit of the two friendly nations. They also exchanged views on the latest developments in regional and international affairs and coordinated efforts to address them, with the aim of promoting regional and international security and stability.…
WHOOP’s membership base in the Gulf has grown 85 per cent in the past year and 15 times over the past three years, the company’s founder and CEO disclosed on Wednesday. This is the first time the figures have been shared publicly since Abu Dhabi investors Mubadala and 2PointZero Group joined a $575 million Series G funding round that values the US health wearable firm at $10.1 billion. Will Ahmed, speaking at the Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit, said the growth reflects a shared vision between WHOOP and Abu Dhabi’s leadership to shift healthcare from reactive to proactive. Stay up…