Saudi Arabia mobilized more than $12 billion in financial pledges to combat land degradation during its nearly two-year presidency of COP16, which also saw the Riyadh conference attract more than 100,000 participants from 170 countries. The Kingdom highlighted the key achievements of its presidency of the 16th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations

Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading from inside the Strait of Hormuz last week and has more tankers waiting to load as the state energy giant offers spot heavy crude cargoes, according to shipping data and trade sources. On Monday, the world’s top oil exporter offered some Asian refiners Arab Medium and Arab Heavy crude cargoes

Saudi-based Al Taiseer Group Talco Industrial Company has announced that it has extended by six months a non-binding MoU to acquire a 60% stake in Eastern Aluminum Extrusion Factory. This extension will run from August 24 to February 23, 2027, allowing additional time to complete due diligence procedures, said Talco in its filing to the

Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company, will showcase its vision for a more secure, connected and AI-driven Internet at LEAP 2026, taking place in Riyadh from 31 August to 3 September. As Saudi Arabia continues to accelerate its digital transformation and adoption of artificial intelligence, Cloudflare will demonstrate how organisations can build

Not every memorable travel experience begins with a ticket. In AlUla, some of the destination’s most rewarding moments are found while wandering through palm groves, watching sunset over sandstone cliffs or discovering creative neighbourhoods at your own pace. From peaceful oasis walks and dramatic sunset viewpoints to vibrant creative districts, here are five ways to

voco Makkah is difficult to describe as a small hotel. Spread across nine high-rise towers, the IHG property contains 4,321 rooms and suites. That scale makes it one of the largest hotels in Makkah. Yet size alone is not what makes the property interesting. voco Makkah has been built around practical pilgrimage needs, including large

Saudi Arabia’s Insurance Authority and General Directorate of Civil Defense today (August 16) launched a third-party cooperative insurance policy for crowded venues and high-risk activities.  The policy provides civil liability coverage for establishments against bodily injury and property damage that may befall visitors and patrons as a result of accidents at covered sites, reported SPA.  It