| Biban 2025: Day 3 sees more than $2bn pledged to support SMEs
The third day of Biban Forum 2025 saw the signing of 11 agreements and memorandums of understanding and the launch of seven financing portfolios with a total value above SR7.6 billion ($2.03 billion). |
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| Monsha’at and LinkedIn sign MoU to support high-growth companies at Biban 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority, known as Monsha’at, has signed a memorandum of understanding with LinkedIn during the Biban 2025 Forum, held from November 5 to 8 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center under the theme “A Global Destination for Opportunities.” |
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| Day 2 of Biban 2025 sees 21 agreements, 5 initiatives launched
The second day of the Biban Forum 2025 witnessed the signing of 21 agreements, as well as the launch of five new initiatives. |
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| Saudi Arabia, US set to deepen cooperation on mining, critical minerals
Saudi Arabia and the US are set to deepen cooperation in mining and critical minerals as senior officials met in Riyadh to strengthen supply chains vital to the global energy transition. |
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| PIF-backed Savvy Games, Humain sign AI deal to boost Saudi innovation drive
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-backed Savvy Games Group has signed a partnership with fellow portfolio firm Humain to deploy full-stack artificial intelligence across operations, strengthening the Kingdom’s emerging innovation ecosystem. |
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| Oman, Spain sign 4 deals to boost green energy and trade cooperation
Oman and Spain are set to expand economic ties after signing four memorandums of understanding in Madrid aimed at boosting cooperation in green energy, water management, liquefied natural gas, and trade. |
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| Saudi Arabia, China explore joint investment opportunities in advanced industries
Saudi Arabia and China are deepening their industrial cooperation as the Kingdom accelerates efforts to attract high-value investments and strengthen global partnerships in advanced manufacturing and technology. |
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| Saudi Arabia, Canada explore ways to enhance cooperation in technology, innovation
Saudi Arabia’s technology and innovation partnership with Canada is set to receive a boost after senior ministers met to explore new avenues of cooperation and strengthen trade ties. |
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| PIF, ACWA Power sign MoU to develop energy and water infrastructure project
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and ACWA Power have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore opportunities for developing energy and water infrastructure projects for PIF’s local real estate companies. |
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| No border biometrics, traffic court abolished, work timings go digital
The interior ministry said on Sunday that citizens and expats will no longer be allowed to submit their biometric information at the airport or other land and sea exit points to avoid crowding. Citizens and expats who have failed to submit their biometrics now have to make the mandatory submission at a number of centers before leaving the country, the ministry said in a statement. |
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| Kuwait Airways signs cooperation protocol with LuLu Hypermarket
As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen commercial partnerships and expand cooperation across multiple sectors, Kuwait Airways has announced the signing of a joint cooperation protocol with LuLu Hypermarket Kuwait. The agreement aims to enhance trade exchange, which will positively impact the local economy, and open new opportunities in various fields that serve the interests of both parties, while positively impacting their customers. |
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| Kingdom affirms commitment to humanitarian law at Riyadh workshop
The 18th Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations began in Riyadh on Saturday — the first time the Kingdom has hosted the event. |
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| Kingdom arrests 21,651 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 21,651 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| UAE: Are employees entitled to sick leave for depression, mental health issues?
I’ve been diagnosed with clinical depression and would like to take some time off work to recover. Am I entitled to sick leave? I’m employed by a Dubai-based company. |
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| Can you buy property in UAE with no down payment? What the law says
Question: Is it legally permissible to purchase property with a zero per cent down payment? A few real estate agents have offered me this option for properties in Dubai, but I’d like to understand whether it’s actually allowed under UAE law. |
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| Dubai court upholds Dh1 million compensation in medical malpractice case
The Dubai Courts have upheld a judgment in a medical malpractice case, dismissing appeals and ordering compensation for a patient who suffered severe and permanent disability following a joint-replacement surgery performed by a physician. |
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| FII Institute, Expo 2030 Riyadh sign strategic partnership to boost global prosperity
The Future Investment Initiative Institute and Expo 2030 Riyadh have announced a long-term strategic partnership aimed at advancing global prosperity and creating a lasting impact for humanity. |
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| PIF, UKEF sign MoU for up to $6.8bn to promote UK firms’ engagement in Saudi market
UK companies are set to gain from a $6.8 billion Saudi project pipeline under a partnership between the UK export credit agency and the Kingdom’s Public Investment Fund. |
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| Bahrain’s sovereign fund, SandboxAQ sign deal to speed up drug discovery with AI
SandboxAQ, a US-based artificial intelligence and quantum technology firm, signed an agreement with Bahrain’s sovereign wealth fund on Monday aimed at speeding up the development of drugs and creating biotech assets worth $1 billion. |
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| UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she is hopeful for Gulf trade deal ‘very soon’
UK finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Monday she was confident a trade deal with Gulf countries can be done quickly after she had “really good” meetings in Riyadh about an agreement that could help her plan to speed up economic growth. |
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| Kingdom arrests 22,613 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 22,613 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| MoI conducts security campaigns and arrests hundreds of violators
The Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday the arrest of 263 individuals in Mahboula during a comprehensive security campaign carried out by the Criminal Security Sector under the direct supervision of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef Saud Al-Sabah. |
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| UAE: Man fined Dh20,000 for posting woman’s photos online without her consent
In a world where sharing online has become more of a daily habit, the UAE continues to treat privacy as a sacred value protected by some of the region’s toughest laws. |
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| Dubai: Can patients take legal action if insurance company rejects prescribed procedures?
I have a medical condition that requires certain procedures. Although my doctor has deemed these procedures essential, some of them are being rejected by the insurance company. How can I address this legally? |
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| Saudi Arabia inks 24k-home deal with China, Korea to boost housing ties
Saudi Arabia’s National Housing Co. signed a series of agreements to develop more than 24,000 housing units as part of a 100,000-home Saudi-Chinese plan aimed at expanding residential supply. |
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| Conference on judicial and legal cooperation kicks off
The first Gulf conference on the future of judicial, legal and legislative cooperation among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries commenced Tuesday in Kuwait, with the participation of the heads of supreme and cassation courts from GCC member states. |
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| Kuwait and Kozo ink deal for wastewater treatment plant
Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan on Tuesday signed a contract with the Turkish company Kozo for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant in South Al-Mutlaa City, along with its complementary works. |
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| Turkiye, UAE deepen energy ties with $1bn solar project
Turkiye and the UAE are advancing their clean energy collaboration, with a $1 billion solar power project in Nigde Bor marking a new milestone in their growing partnership, Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said. |
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| Expats elated as Kuwait’s new visa rules spur tourism surge
Kuwait’s sweeping changes to its entry system are fueling a surge in visitor numbers, positioning the country to capture regional travel demand and family reunions this winter. As the summer fades, experts say the reforms will attract a large influx of family visa holders and short-term visitors. |
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| Saudi Midad Energy, Algeria’s Sonatrach ink $5.4bn hydrocarbon deal
Saudi Arabia’s Midad Energy North Africa signed a $5.4 billion production-sharing contract with Algeria’s Sonatrach to explore and develop hydrocarbons in the Illizi Basin. |
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| Kuwait Fund signs $26m loan agreements with Belize and Saint Lucia
Major road infrastructure projects in Belize and Saint Lucia will get a boost after the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development signed two concessional loans totaling 8 million Kuwaiti dinars ($25.6 million). |
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| Nod to conditional foreign ownership of property in Kuwait
An Amiri decree published in the official gazette Kuwait Al-Youm on Sunday has allowed listed companies in which non-Kuwaitis have shares to own property in the country, excluding private residences. |
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| Kuwait hosts 35th GCC justice ministers meeting, stresses unity and cooperation
Minister of Justice Nasser Al-Sumait on Sunday affirmed that the 35th meeting of GCC justice ministers reflects the spirit of Gulf unity and the collective commitment to advancing joint legal cooperation. |
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| Saudi, Japan to develop digital medicine strategies
Tokyo-based Medident has signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia institutions to link Japan’s medical digital transformation strategy with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 plan. |
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| Kingdom arrests 21,403 illegals in one week
Saudi authorities arrested 21,403 people in one week for breaching residency, work and border security regulations, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. |
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| PM chairs meeting on Kuwait-China MoUs, agreements implementation
His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah chaired the 30th meeting of the ministerial committee tasked with following up on the implementation of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed between the governments of Kuwait and China. |
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| Saudi Arabia, Morocco forge pact to protect investments
Saudi Arabia and Morocco have signed an agreement to encourage and protect mutual investments, aiming to safeguard investors’ rights and boost cross-border capital flows as the two nations strengthen economic cooperation. |
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| Abu Dhabi signs multi-sector agreements in US investment push
The UAE strengthened its economic partnership with the US during a three-day visit to New York, where Abu Dhabi officials signed a series of agreements in technology, finance, energy, and manufacturing. |
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| Kuwait seeks stronger Japan investment ties
Kuwait is keen to boost its appeal to Japanese investors and expand bilateral economic cooperation, Kuwaiti Ambassador to Japan Sami Al-Zamanan said. |
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| Labor deposits further eased; Afya abolished
The Public Authority of Manpower on Sunday further cancelled more financial guarantees taken from employers as security deposits to ensure the rights of expat workers in case of labor disputes. Kuwaiti employers were required to pay a security deposit of KD 250 per expat worker for several types of workers, especially those in menial jobs, as insurance for their rights. |
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| Saudi Arabia, Mexico forge partnership on financial oversight and auditing standards
Saudi Arabia and Mexico have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in accounting, auditing, and professional oversight, marking a new chapter in their relations. |
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| UAE: Can debtors request for bank loan restructuring to help make repayment easier?
Question: I am a single mother who has fallen on hard times. I am struggling with significant credit card and loan debts from multiple banks. Are there any legal options available to help me manage this situation? I am not looking for charity – rather, is there a way to restructure all my debts from multiple banks into a single loan so I can repay them in monthly instalments? |
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| Can tenants claim compensation from landlords for maintenance costs?
Question: I live in a one-bedroom apartment in Dubai and recently experienced a maintenance emergency over the weekend. My kitchen flooded due to a clogged drain. I contacted my real estate company — which also manages our maintenance — multiple times, but they did not send anyone. |
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| UAE: Man awarded over Dh600,000 in fraud case; defendants to be deported
The Abu Dhabi Family and Civil Court has recently awarded a man Dh661,034 after a group of people defrauded him. |
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| Weyay Bank signs partnership with talabat to offer select customers a 30% cashback
Weyay Bank, the first digital bank in Kuwait, announced a new partnership with talabat, the leading on-demand delivery platform in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), to offer a unique benefit to its select cardholders. |
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| Gulf Bank signs partnership agreement with the Institute of Banking Studies
Following the preliminary approval granted by the Central Bank of Kuwait, Gulf Bank has announced the signing of a strategic partnership with the Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) to provide specialized training programs, reinforcing the Bank’s ongoing efforts to transition into a Sharia-compliant institution. |
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| Kuwait, Guinea negotiating new labor deal: Official
The Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Kuwait held a reception Thursday marking its 67th National Day. On the sidelines of the event, Deputy Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Nayef Mohammed Al-Mudhaf highlighted the depth of Kuwaiti–Guinean relations, describing them as long-standing and rooted in history. |
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| Bahri signs deal with IMI for first Saudi-built large-scale fleet
Saudi Arabia’s national shipping carrier Bahri has ordered six Ultramax bulk carriers from International Maritime Industries, marking the Kingdom’s first large-scale commercial vessel project. |
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| Saudi Arabia signs 5 agreements with Vietnamese firms to expand investment footprint
Saudi Arabia has signed five agreements with Vietnamese firms spanning construction, tourism, and infrastructure, expanding its investment footprint in the Southeast Asian nation. |
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| Investment Ministry, Cultural Fund sign deal to attract international companies
The Ministry of Investment has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cultural Development Fund to explore areas of cooperation in cultural investment and attract international companies to the Saudi cultural sector. |