Visa Splits Middle East Operations as Saudi HQ Rule Reshapes Regional Business Strategy Global payments giant Visa is reorganising its Middle East operations, a move that reflects how Saudi Arabia’s “regional headquarters” policy is rewriting the corporate map of the Gulf. The US-based company’s latest structural shift comes amid intensifying competition among Gulf states for…
Is Saudi Arabia Still Affordable? New Data Reveals a Changing Cost-of-Living Story As Saudi Arabia accelerates its economic transformation under Vision 2030, the everyday financial landscape for residents, both citizens and expatriates, is changing rapidly. From housing to groceries, consumer prices are evolving against a backdrop of modest inflation, residential property pressures and shifting wage…
President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman shake hands during a dinner in the East Room of the White House TOI Correspondent from Washington: President Trump wheeled in Elon Musk. Prince Salman summoned Cristiano Ronaldo. The celebrity optics at the White House dinner on Tuesday night was eclipsed though by the…
The bus accident early on Monday in Saudi Arabia left 45 people dead, with only one passenger – Shoeb – surviving the crash. HYDERABAD: The bus accident early on Monday in Saudi Arabia left 45 people dead, with only one passenger – Shoeb – surviving the crash. “I spoke to Shoeb. Going by what he…
Saudi’s Riyadh Air will launch its first London flights on October 26 using a leased Boeing 787-9 for staff only/ Image: Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline, Riyadh Air, is preparing for a strategic soft launch of its first international route — daily flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow — beginning October 26, 2025….
Riyadh Season 2025 opens Friday with a grand parade, celebrity guests, immersive entertainment zones, and experiences you can’t miss/ Illustrative AI-generated image Riyadh Season 2025 officially kicks off on Friday, October 10, offering visitors a spectacular lineup of attractions, immersive experiences, and star-studded events. From a grand parade featuring 25 giant balloons, themed floats, and…
Ronaldo and Felix score braces each in Riyadh Derby (Image via Saudi Pro League) Cristiano Ronaldo and Joao Felix were unstoppable as Al-Nassr crushed Al-Riyadh 5-1 in the Saudi Pro League. The pair combined for four goals and an assist, showing chemistry that has fans excited about the season ahead. Ronaldo, as clinical as ever,…
NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Friday said it expects Riyadh to be mindful of mutual interests and sensitivities in keeping with the “wide-ranging strategic partnership, which has deepened considerably in the last few years”.The statement by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal followed media queries on the issue. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan this week formalised their…
Performers at Riyadh’s WM Lounge (WM Lounge/Instagram) Saudi Arabia has launched a massive crackdown on music lounges as at least two dozen venues in Riyadh and Jeddah have been shut down in recent weeks. Financial Times reported that the officials have cited reasons like “serious violations” to public health and hygiene codes behind shutting down…
Riyadh Season 2025-26 introduces major new highlights, including WWE Royal Rumble, Six Kings Slam, and the first-ever Riyadh Comedy Festival. Riyadh Season 2025-26 is poised to become the most ambitious and expansive cultural festival Saudi Arabia has ever hosted. Opening this October and continuing through the winter months into early 2026, the sixth edition of…