New York, July 20, 2026, SPA — Spain claimed its second FIFA World Cup title after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time in the final at New York New Jersey Stadium. The victory marked Spain’s first World Cup triumph since lifting the trophy in South Africa in 2010. The final was attended by several world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who took part in the medal and trophy presentation ceremony. Spain also swept the tournament’s top individual honors. Midfielder Rodri won the Golden Ball as the competiti
Jeddah, July 20, 2026, SPA — Jeddah Islamic Port has announced extended storage fee exemption periods for transit cargo for 60 days, effective July 19, 2026, as part of a package of incentives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and strengthening the competitiveness of Saudi ports on the global trade map. The move reflects the Kingdom’s accelerating logistics transformation The initiative includes three key operational measures: extending the storage fee exemption for transit containers to 15 days, granting a five-day exemption for general transit cargo, and providing a five-day exemption for roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) cargo an
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- Spain Defeats Argentina to Claim Second FIFA World Cup Title
- Jeddah Islamic Port Introduces 60-Day Logistics Incentive Package to Enhance Supply Chain Competitiveness
- HRH the Crown Prince, Lebanese President Discuss Latest Developments in Lebanon and the Region
- Joint GCC-EU Statement on the Strait of Hormuz and Freedom of Navigation
- Address Jabal Omar Makkah Celebrates Multiple Wins at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards
- SBC Teams Up with Conversion Conf for Affiliate Leaders Summit 2026
- Africa, the Far East and Other Emerging Markets Take Centre Stage at SBC Summit
- TOEFL iBT Sees Record Registrations in Saudi Arabia Six Months after Revamped Launch
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Buraidah, July 07, 2026, SPA — Date palm farms in Qassim Region have begun the first signs of the coloring stage, marking the annual transition of dates from green to yellow or red depending on the variety. This phase signals the approaching rutab season and the start of the harvest period, one of the region’s most important agricultural and economic events. Qassim is among Saudi Arabia’s leading date-producing regions, home to more than 11 million palm trees and numerous varieties, including Sukari, Barhi, Khalas, and others known locally and internationally. Farmers are closely monitoring ripening levels, adjusting irrigatio
Within the United Nations-sponsored multilateral setting of WSIS Forum 2026 and AI for Good Global Summit 2026, the delegation advanced ClimateEX, WCFDAC and the Sustainable ESG-backed Green Gold Digital Asset Initiative as three pillars for AI-driven climate finance and inclusive carbon market cooperation. Geneva, Switzerland, 10 July 2026 – Within the UN-sponsored multilateral platform of WSIS Forum 2026, the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 and Session 562 of the WSIS Forum agenda in Geneva, a UAE-linked delegation led by H.E. Shaikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Hamad Alameri, Chairman of Shaikh Hamad Rakadh Salem Rakadh Office, advanced AI-driven climate finance, multilateral…
Presented within the United Nations-sponsored multilateral setting of WSIS Forum 2026 and AI for Good Global Summit 2026, METRA Group positioned physical gold-backed digital asset infrastructure as a trusted value reference for asset representation, transparent digital finance and cross-border market connectivity. Geneva, Switzerland, 10 July 2026 – Within the UN-sponsored multilateral platform of WSIS Forum 2026 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, METRA Group highlighted the role of physical gold-backed digital asset infrastructure in strengthening trust, transparency and value representation for the next stage of the digital economy. The discussion took place within Session 562 of…
SBC Summit will place the technologies transforming payments, compliance and player experiences under the spotlight with a dedicated Fintech conference track, taking place on Tuesday, 29 September. Bringing together operators, payment providers, fintech specialists and compliance experts, the track will explore how businesses can modernise payment infrastructure, navigate evolving regulation, strengthen fraud prevention, improve digital identity and verification, and leverage fintech to support responsible gambling. The Fintech track forms part of the dedicated Payment Expert Summit stage, alongside specialist tracks on AML & Compliance (Wednesday, 30 September) and Crypto & Blockchain (Thursday, 1 October). “Fintech is now influencing almost every stage of the player journey, from…
At the United Nations-linked WSIS Forum 2026 and AI for Good Global Summit 2026, the Global Chairman of UAE Global 2031 Strategic Partnership emphasized cross-border capital alignment, institutional partnership and future-oriented development cooperation. Geneva, Switzerland, 09 July 2026 – At the United Nations-linked multilateral gathering of WSIS Forum 2026 and the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, Mr. Jeson Zheng, Global Chairman of UAE Global 2031 Strategic Partnership (GSP), highlighted the UAE’s role as a strategic connector for investment, AI innovation, digital cooperation and sustainable development. His participation took place in the context of Session 562 of WSIS…
SBC Summit has launched the Regulatory Gaming Meetups, a new networking initiative that will connect delegates with regulators, market experts, and industry leaders from more than 20 gaming jurisdictions during its 2026 event in Lisbon. Taking place each day at the Regulatory Gaming Meetup Lounge (F4-17) from 29 September to 1 October, the meetups will provide attendees with the opportunity to discuss market developments, regulatory changes, compliance requirements, and business opportunities with experts and stakeholders operating within the same markets and regulatory environments. Sessions will be organised by jurisdiction and region, allowing attendees to focus on the markets most relevant to their business interests. Regional sessions…
Shenzhen, July 6, 2026, SPA — A total of 20 students from Saudi universities are participating in a joint training program on artificial intelligence (AI), organized by the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba) in partnership with Huawei in Shenzhen, China. The program aims to enhance participants’ skills and expand their knowledge of AI through a training experience that combines theoretical and practical learning while exposing them to the latest AI applications and technological practices in a global work environment. It is part of the Mawhiba-Huawei partnership, which aims to train 500
FF Mobility Trading continues to strengthen its Middle East EAI robotics strategy through strategic cooperation frameworks and regional ecosystem collaboration across the UAE, GCC, and potentially the broader MENA region. These cooperation frameworks represent an important step in building FF’s regional robotics commercialization architecture, connecting FF’s global EAI robotics portfolio with local market access, deployment channels, institutional resources, and long-term ecosystem partners. Dubai, UAE (July 7, 2026) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (NASDAQ: FFAI) (“Faraday Future,” “FF,” or the “Company”), a California-based global Embodied AI (EAI) ecosystem company, today announced continued progress in its Middle East EAI robotics commercialization…
SBC Summit 2026 to Host Landmark Leadership Keynote Featuring Sports Business Titans Michael Jordan, Carsten Koerl, and Jason Robins Lisbon, Portugal — SBC Summit 2026 will host one of the most high-profile keynote sessions ever staged in Europe by bringing together three of the most influential figures in global sports business: Basketball icon, investor, and philanthropist Michael Jordan, Sportradar founder and CEO Carsten Koerl, and DraftKings co-founder, CEO, and chairman of the board Jason Robins, hosted by former Sky Sports News presenter, broadcaster, and journalist, Kirsty Gallacher. The headline keynote, titled “Leadership in Sports Business,” will take place on Tuesday…
Riyadh, June 30, 2026, SPA — The Saudi Media Academy at the Ministry of Media concluded two training programs on sports media production and sports analysis as part of its efforts to develop national talent in sports media. The programs brought together more than 60 participants specializing in or interested in the field. The production-focused program covered content creation, production techniques, and planning sports coverage and programming. It also highlighted best practices for producing sports content across various platforms. The analysis-focused program covered the fundamentals of professional match analysis and technical insi
