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Fahad Al-Mufrej Requests Two Weeks To Decide Saudi National Team Role
Fahad Al-Mufrej has requested a two-week period to decide whether to join the Saudi national team management. The decision depends on resolving his current commitments with Al-Hilal club before the World Cup.
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Tech Firm To Cut 10 Percent Of Workforce
A major technology company announced plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 10 percent to balance investments in artificial intelligence. The reduction could result in the layoff of about 8,000 employees.
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Middle East Tourism Contribution Reaches $178B In 2025
The World Travel and Tourism Council released its 2025 economic impact report for the Middle East. The report states the total contribution of the travel and tourism sector to Saudi Arabia reached approximately $178 billion USD in 2025.
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Saudi Arabia Controls 46% Of Middle East Tourism Economy
Saudi Arabia has acquired a 46% share of the total tourism economy in the Middle East.
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Metropolitan Opera Cancels Riyadh Performances
The Metropolitan Opera has canceled its planned three-day residency in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The residency was intended to occur annually every February for eight years.
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Saudi Fintech Companies Increase 14-Fold In Six Years
The number of fintech companies in Saudi Arabia has increased more than 14 times over a six-year period. In 2019, the country had only 20 fintech companies, according to a report discussed on Radio Riyadh.
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Computer Science College Hosts Alumni Forum
The College of Computer Science and Information Technology is hosting its 11th annual alumni forum. This year's edition is described as an exceptional version held in partnership with the Ministry.
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Al Hilal Wins Three-Zero In English League Match
Al Hilal defeated its opponent with a three-goal score in the English League. The victory narrows the gap between Al Hilal and the leader, Al Nassr, to five points. Al Nassr previously defeated its opponent three-one in the final match of stage 11.
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Civil Defense Warns Of Rain Across Most Regions
Civil Defense has issued a warning regarding rain expected in most regions until next Friday.
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Gulf Cooperation Council Economic Freedom Index Rises
Data from the statistical center shows Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continued to improve their performance in the 2026 Economic Freedom Index. The GCC average score reached 66.9 points, surpassing the global average.
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