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Saudi Arabia to highlight booming tourism at ATM 2025 with 16% more exhibitors

The Brew News Team Apr. 12, 2025

ATM 2025 will spotlight Saudi Arabia’s growing tourism sector and future-focused vision. Prominent exhibitors participating in ATM 2025 include SAUDIA, Riyadh Air and Cruise Saudi. Dubai: Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism sector continues on an upward trajectory, with the Kingdom welcoming 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the previous […]

Trump’s new tariffs could raise GCC building costs by 7%

The Brew News Team Apr. 12, 2025

DUBAI: The GCC construction industry is bracing for higher prices, with building costs across the UAE and Saudi Arabia now expected to rise even more sharply following fresh trade tariffs announced by former U.S. President Donald Trump. These concerns come as Stonehaven releases its 2025 UAE & KSA Construction Cost Benchmarking Report, which had already […]

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 1446 bookings with priority for first-time pilgrims

The Brew News Team Apr. 02, 2025

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has officially opened Hajj registrations for the 1446 AH season, prioritising first-time pilgrims and ensuring compliance with mandatory vaccinations. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has made Hajj packages available for Saudi citizens and residents via the Nusuk app and the official electronic portal. This initiative is part of the Kingdom’s effort […]

Two Holy Mosques welcome over 122 million visitors in Ramadan

The Brew News Team Apr. 02, 2025

MAKKAH: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque reported a total of 122,286,712 worshippers during Ramadan 1446 AH, with 16,558,241 performing Umrah, 75,573,928 praying at the Grand Mosque, and 30,154,543 visiting the Prophet’s Mosque. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), to efficiently manage the […]

Starlink launches high-speed internet across Oman, boosting connectivity

The Brew News Team Mar. 31, 2025

MUSCAT: The Starlink internet in Oman has officially launched following approval from the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). With Starlink Muscat now authorised as an internet provider, the Sultanate is set to benefit from high-speed satellite broadband. Starlink, a low-orbit satellite technology, offers internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps, ensuring reliable coverage even in remote […]

UAE supports Saudi hosted talks on Ukraine crisis

The Brew News Team Mar. 13, 2025

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s initiative to host talks between the United States and Ukraine, expressing optimism that this step will help de-escalate tensions and pave the way for a lasting resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a statement, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) praised Saudi Arabia’s diplomatic […]

Middle East auto market transforms: Chinese brands, EVs & hybrids surge

Guest View Mar. 07, 2025

The Middle East automotive industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by shifting consumer preferences, technological advancements, and an evolving economic landscape. As the region embraces new automotive trends, data provides a clear roadmap for where the industry is headed. Chinese car brands have experienced an unprecedented rise in popularity across the Middle East, fundamentally […]

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