What is Causing Shoppers to Spend less on Jewelry and More on Gold Bars and Coins?
The UAE’s consumers are spending less on gold jewelry and more on gold bars and coins due to economic instability and rising global...
Australian Activists Who Were Held by Israel Report “Brutal” Treatment
LONDON: According to The Guardian on Friday, two Australian pro-Palestine activists have claimed they were “brutalized...
1.2 Million Umrah Pilgrims are Welcomed in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: Since the start of the Umrah season, over 1.2 million pilgrims have come to the Kingdom, according to the Saudi Ministry of Hajj...
A Stronger Dollar and Less Expectations of a Fed Rate Decrease Will Cause Gold to Lose For The Third Week in a Row
BENGALURU: Although uncertainties from US tariffs on trade partners provided support, gold prices stayed steady on Friday and were on track...
Oil Updates: Crude Remains Stable as Investors Consider the Effects of US Tariffs
Friday saw little movement in oil prices, which remained on track for a weekly increase as investors assessed the effects of further...
US Ambassador Witkoff Visits a Facility for Distributing Supplies in Gaza as the Hunger Crisis Worsens
JEDDAH: On Friday, Jeddah opened its first “artificial intelligence laboratory,” a ground-breaking initiative aimed at boosting...
Zelensky Claims That his First Conversation With Polish President-Elect Nawrocki Went Well
KYIV/WARSAW — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported Thursday that he had a positive first conversation with Karol Nawrocki, the...
In Q2, The Saudi Economy Grew 3.9% Thanks to Non-Oil Activities
RIYADH: According to official figures, Saudi Arabia’s GDP grew by 3.9 percent year over year in the second quarter of 2025, driven...
Taif’s Governor Requests an Investigation Into the Collapse of an Amusement Attraction
JEDDAH: A theme park in Taif’s Al-Hada neighborhood has been closed until the collapse of a ride that wounded 23 people is...
Despite Declining Demand, the Middle East’s Aviation Freight Capacity Increased by 1.5%
RIYADH: Despite a 3.2 percent decline in regional demand brought on by geopolitical tensions and airspace delays, Middle Eastern air cargo...
