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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Dubai: The first week of the 28th Universal Postal Congress – Dubai 2025, being held under the theme ‘Leading the Change, Creating the Future’, concluded today, convening delegations from 192 Universal Postal Union (UPU) member countries. It helped identify priority issues and forged international consensus on key agenda items to be adopted at the Congress, paving the way for the approval of the Union’s strategy for 2026–2029, named the ‘Dubai Strategy.’ In its first week, the Congress featured several high-level sessions, including the UPU Global Leaders Summit, setting an ambitious vision for the future of the postal and logistics sector. The…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia– September 2025 — Etijah Coaching and Consulting Services proudly celebrates its 15-Year Anniversary, marking a decade and a half of empowering individuals, building impactful partnerships, and guiding thousands of professionals—especially youth and women—toward careers with purpose across the MENA region. Founded in 2010 by Dina Shabib, Etijah was born from a vision to support individuals as they navigate their personal and professional journeys with clarity and confidence. Rooted in the Arabic word اتجاه (Etijah), meaning “direction” or “path,” the company has consistently filled critical gaps in career education, workforce readiness, and leadership development. “At Etijah, we invest…
Rock Developments has announced that its flagship administrative project, Rock Capital 1, is fully prepared for operation in a prime location at the heart of the New Administrative Capital. With its official opening set to take place soon, the development stands as the largest office landmark in the Governmental district, directly facing the Presidential Palace, with a total investment of EGP 3Bn. Eng. Emad Doss Chief Executive Officer Rock Developments, stated that the company is preparing to officially Operate Rock Capital 1 soon. The project is the largest administrative landmark in the New Capital, spanning 1 million square feet, featuring…
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) called upon relevant and interested persons participating in the capital market to share their feedback on the Draft for allowing capital market institutions to offer robo-advisory services. The consultation period will last for 30 calendar days, ending on 02/04/1447H, corresponding to 24/09/2025. The proposed draft aims to enable licensed capital market institutions engaged in investment management or investment management and fund operation to offer robo-advisory services. This would be carried out through the use of algorithms and modern technological tools to manage client investments based on pre-defined investment strategies. The initiative aligns with the CMA’s…
Muscat, Oman – Oman’s leading exploration and production company, OQ Exploration and Production SAOG (“OQEP” or “the Company”) (SYMBOL: OQEP.OM) today announced its audited financial results for the fiscal first half ended 30 June 2025. Financial Highlights Revenue of OMR 428.1 million (USD 1.1 billion). EBITDA of OMR 317.4 million (USD 825.6 million). Adjusted Cashflow from Operations increased 20% to OMR 289.2 million (USD 752.1 million). Return on Capital Employed for H1 2025 24.4%; 25.8% for Q2 2025, up 16.4% v Q1 2025’s 22.1%. Strong cash balance increased by 31% to OMR 210.2 million (USD 546.6 million) v H1 2024 cash…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia / Manama, Bahrain – center3, a leading digital infrastructure provider in the Middle East, has announced a strategic partnership with stc Bahrain to develop a new terrestrial interconnection. This route will link 2Africa Pearls cable landing station and data center in Bahrain with all center3 cable landing stations in Saudi Arabia and its data center footprint. The partnership enables seamless terrestrial connectivity from Bahrain to key center3 landing stations on the Red Sea, including Jeddah, Yanbu, Duba, and Haql. Additionally, the route connects directly to center3’s carrier-neutral data centers in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam, providing customers with a…
Prime Developments, in partnership with Osoul for Tourism Development, has announced the launch of its new project “CLAN.” Prime Developments is one of the leading real estate companies in the Egyptian market, particularly in the Red Sea region, where it began operations in 2008 with a distinctive and unique vision in the real estate development sector. The company has focused especially on residential-tourism and hotel-style residential projects. Over the years, Prime Developments has established itself as one of the largest real estate developers on Egypt’s eastern coast, catering to a wide range of clients from various nationalities seeking to own…
Muscat, Oman – In a significant step towards strengthening Oman’s image as a hub of innovation and digital transformation, the Arabian Research Bureau (ARB)—organizer of the prestigious COMEX (Oman’s global technology and innovation expo)—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Unified Promotional Identity Office of the Sultanate of Oman, located within the “Nazdhar” (National Programme for Private Sector Development & Foreign Trade). The MoU was signed today by Mr. Amr Abdullah Baabood, CEO of ARB, and His Excellency Dr. Fares bin Turki Al Said, Acting Director of the Unified Promotional Identity Office. This partnership aims to seamlessly integrate Oman’s…
Ajman, UAE – Expleo, the global engineering, technology and consulting services provider, announces a strategic partnership with Ajman Bank, a leading Islamic financial institution in the UAE, to establish a testing centre of excellence (TCoE). The initiative is a strategic move to strengthen the bank’s promising position in the region’s evolving financial landscape. The TCoE is positioned as a centralised hub supporting Ajman Bank in building robust, enterprise-wide financial applications and enhancing operational efficiency while maintaining agility, compliance with Shariah principles, and ensuring an unmatched customer experience. Expleo’s tailored solution for Ajman Bank Expleo will deliver a comprehensive, phased solution built on its…
SBC Summit 2025’s Global Markets Stage will conclude with a focused look at the North American sports betting and iGaming market, one of the industry’s most commercially significant and complex regions. Taking place on Thursday, 18 September at the Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL), the Global Markets: North America track will round off three days of market-focused content covering Latin America & Brazil, Western Europe and North America. With a combined value of $23.44 billion, the US and Canadian markets are shaped by fierce competition, patchwork regulation, and steep entry costs. Yet, for those able to stand out and innovate, the long-term upside is significant. …
