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Created: 2026/05/29 16:28
Updated: 2026/05/29 16:28
Saudi Arabia seeks investors for $135m Ferris wheel in Medina

Saudi Arabia seeks investors for $135m Ferris wheel in Medina

Saudi Arabia is seeking private investors for a proposed giant Ferris wheel in Medina, as the kingdom increases its reliance on private capital and sharpens its

Author: Agbi
Rikaz targets ‘crucial’ logistics sites and potential IPO

Rikaz targets ‘crucial’ logistics sites and potential IPO

Saudi developer Rikaz is focusing on projects in Islam’s holy cities and weighing up a future listing to fund its expansion across the kingdom, its chief executive

Author: Agbi
Court upholds RM14,000 payout to umrah pilgrims over hotel downgrade

Court upholds RM14,000 payout to umrah pilgrims over hotel downgrade

The pilgrims, who each paid RM8,790 for an umrah package, claim they were moved to a one-star hotel instead of the five-star accommodation they were promised.

Author: Free Malaysia Today
Saudi Arabia to auction mining rights for three areas

Saudi Arabia to auction mining rights for three areas

Saudi Arabia has launched an auction for mining exploration rights across three mineral-rich belts spanning 13,000 square kilometres. The three belts are Ad Duwayhi

Author: Agbi
Mecca developer to sell 400 apartments after rules eased

Mecca developer to sell 400 apartments after rules eased

Jabal Omar Development Company, seeking to attract overseas buyers, plans to sell hundreds of serviced apartments at its flagship Mecca project after Saudi Arabia

Author: Agbi
Umno man, duo fail to delay RM492,480 refund to umrah pilgrims

Umno man, duo fail to delay RM492,480 refund to umrah pilgrims

High Court dismisses trio's application for a stay of execution of the payment order pending the outcome of their appeal.

Author: Free Malaysia Today
Saudi Arabia opens property market to foreigners

Saudi Arabia opens property market to foreigners

Saudi Arabia has begun accepting applications by non-Saudis to purchase property after the cabinet approved the law and designated geographic areas for ownership

Author: Agbi
Miles McBride gifts Knicks teammates custom 1800 Tequila bottles to commemorate first NBA title in 53 years

Miles McBride gifts Knicks teammates custom 1800 Tequila bottles to commemorate first NBA title in 53 years

Only 30 custom bottles featuring New York City iconography were created for players and staff by a local artist

Author: Fox Business
Mining leads growth in operating revenue of Saudi businesses

Mining leads growth in operating revenue of Saudi businesses

Saudi Arabia’s operating revenue index – a measure of cash generated by businesses – rose in April, with the strongest growth reported in the mining and quarrying

Author: Agbi
Another key airline shut down, all flights canceled

Another key airline shut down, all flights canceled

Max Air flew to a dozen cities throughout Nigeria.

Author: Thestreet