Culture & Education | Tuesday 28 July, 2026 10:52 am

Canadian University Dubai launches Bachelor of Science in Design and Artificial Intelligence

New program to prepare graduates for the future of human-centred design Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Science in Design and Artificial Intelligence (BScDAI) to prepare graduates for careers at the intersection of design, AI, and emerging digital...

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Environment & Energy | Tuesday 28 July, 2026 9:20 am

IGIC 2026 Prepares to Unite MENA's Geotechnical Engineering Community for Its Most Ambitious Edition Yet

The 3rd Annual International Geotechnical Innovation Conference (IGIC 2026) is advancing towards its most expansive edition to date, with preparations well underway for what is set to be the most significant gathering of geotechnical engineering expertise in the MENA region this year.Building on...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 July, 2026 5:08 pm

PIF ‘major investor’ in Brookfield’s new PE fund, $2B raised

Brookfield announced today the first close of PIF-anchored Brookfield Middle East Partners (BMEP), a new private equity fund dedicated to investing in businesses based in Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East region. The private equity fund raised approximately $2 billion from a group of...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 July, 2026 3:18 pm

RCRC completes preliminary northeast Riyadh master plan

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) completed the preliminary master plan for a 456-square-kilometer (sq km) area northeast of Riyadh, near King Khalid International Airport, Wadi Al Sulay and the Dammam and Al Janadriyah roads. The plan outlines proposed land uses under a long-term...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 July, 2026 3:06 pm

Over 34,000 building permits issued during H1 2026: MOMAH

The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing (MOMAH) issued more than 34,000 building permits across Saudi Arabia’s various regions during the period from January through the end of June 2026, according to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Residential permits accounted for the largest share of the ...

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Healthcare | Monday 27 July, 2026 12:11 pm

A Newcomer's Guide to Dental Care in Jeddah: Choosing the Right Clinic

Jeddah has always been Saudi Arabia's most international city. As the Kingdom's commercial gateway and its principal Red Sea port, it has long drawn professionals from around the world — and that pull has intensified as Vision 2030 projects bring a new wave of Western expatriates into finance,...

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Business & Money | Monday 27 July, 2026 10:16 am

XM Extends Its Refer a Friend Promotion Until August 7

 Renowned for putting its clients first, XM, also known as XM Arabia, decided to keep boosting rewards within its Refer a Friend program. This global broker is giving all its existing clients the opportunity to refer friends and receive a withdrawable cash reward worth...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 July, 2026 4:40 pm

Al Rajhi Capital launches fifth indirect finance fund worth over SAR 1.8B

Al Rajhi Capital launched its fifth indirect financing fund, with assets exceeding SAR 1.8 billion, The move reflects investor confidence in the investment solutions that the company provides in the indirect financing sector.  The fund invests in personal financing portfolios originated...

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Business & Money | Sunday 26 July, 2026 4:38 pm

Housing Ministry: 63,000 Saudi families become homeowners in H1 2026

More than 63,070 Saudi families moved into their first homes in the first half of 2026, including about 12,000 in June, the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing said. In a statement, the ministry said about 48,630 Saudi families benefited from the Sakani housing program during the six-month...

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Culture & Education | Friday 24 July, 2026 4:57 pm

The Musical Case of Alexey Shor

From a research and financial career, to an independently pursued apprenticeship in orchestration in his forties, to a diverse musical catalogue that spans multiple genres — Alexey Shor’s path might be unorthodox, but it has led him to a recorded output on major labels and a steady stream of...

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