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Burj al-Halifa in Riyadh at sunset — symbol of Saudi Arabia’s ambitious reforms under Vision 2030 and public procurement modernization

Saudi Arabia Radically Reforms Government Procurement: Acceleration for Vision 2030

Economy 08/18/2026, 04:40
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia has launched a massive reform of government procurement. The threshold for direct decisions has risen to 50 million riyals, and approval timelines have been cut to 4 days. The goal is to accelerate Vision 2030, World Cup 2034, and Expo 2030 projects. Strict payment rules have been introduced to protect businesses, along with incentives for innovation. 🏗️💰 #SaudiArabia #Vision2030 #Economy
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Cristiano Ronaldo with a new short haircut in Al-Nassr training kit

Redhead Ronaldo: Cristiano Shocks Fans with New Hairstyle Ahead of Saudi Arabia Season Start

Sports 08/14/2026, 19:59
🔥 Cristiano Ronaldo shocked fans! The "Al-Nassr" striker returned to training with a new hairstyle — he dyed his hair ginger! 🦁 📸 In the training photo, the 39-year-old Portuguese appeared with a short haircut and bright hair color. Fans are thrilled, while tabloids are already building theories about a divorce from Georgina. 📅 "Al-Nassr"'s first match of the season will be played on August 15 against "Al-Fateh". It's going to be hot! ⚽️ #Ronaldo #AlNassr #Sports #Football #NewSeason
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Fighter in black balaclava with AK-47 on board of a ship in the Red Sea — symbol of Houthi threat, against which Saudi Arabia formed a naval coalition

Saudi Arabia forms a naval coalition of 14 countries against Houthis: how the balance of power in the Red Sea will change

Politics 08/12/2026, 03:27
🚨 Saudi Arabia has formed a naval coalition of 14 countries against the Houthis! 🌊🛡️ The alliance aims to restore shipping safety in the Red Sea, disrupted by the Houthi blockade. Egypt, Turkey, Pakistan, and other countries have joined. The UAE and Israel are not participating due to regional conflicts. The Houthis threaten "full-scale escalation." #SaudiArabia #Houthis #RedSea #NavalCoalition
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Night view of Saudi Arabia’s industrial zone with a burning energy facility, silhouettes of power lines and fiery glow from the fire in Jizan or Jubail

Double blow to energy sector: Attack on Jubail facilities and major fire in Jazan paralyze Saudi Arabia

Politics 08/09/2026, 15:05
🚨 Saudi Arabia under attack: strike on gas facilities in Jubail and fire at Aramco plant in Jazan. 🔥 Experts link the incident in Jubail to the Islamic Resistance in Iraq (IRG). 🏭 In Jazan, authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, not ruling out an accident. ⚠️ Damage assessment is currently impossible; special services are working on the scene. #SaudiArabia #Aramco #EnergyCrisis #News2026
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Turkish President Erdogan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and Pakistani Prime Minister Sheikh Hassan jointly hold a glowing globe, symbolizing the new strategic alliance 'Meccan Shield' against Iran.

«Meccan Shield» against Iran: Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign a pact changing the balance of power in the Middle East

Politics 08/07/2026, 16:19
🇹🇷🇸🇦🇵🇰 Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have signed the «Meccan Agreement» — a trilateral defense pact changing the balance of power in the Middle East. The Houthis and Iran are in shock: the new alliance combines military potential, financial resources, and nuclear status. What does this mean for the region and the world? 🌍🔥 #MeccanAgreement #MiddleEast #Geopolitics
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Tanker ABBA under Iranian flag escorted by armed IRGC boat amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz

Shipping Crisis: Sharp Drop in Traffic Through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb Amid Houthi Claims

Politics 08/06/2026, 14:07
🚢 <b>Sharp drop in shipping:</b> only 3 vessels passed through the Bab el-Mandeb and Strait of Hormuz on August 5, instead of dozens. 🚀 <b>Reason:</b> Yemeni Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi tankers. 🇸🇦 <b>Reaction:</b> Saudi Arabia officially did not confirm the incidents. 🌍 <b>Risks:</b> threat to the global economy and escalation of conflict with Iran.
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