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Saudi nursing student Danah Altalhi was having coffee at EL&N London in Terminal 3 of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh when the explosion occurred.

Saudi Arabia’s merchandise trade surplus widened to SR15.59 billion ($4.16 billion) in August, up from SR13.24 billion in July, as exports outpaced imports despite ongoing regional conflict, official data showed.

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund subsidiary Sela has partnered with Tahaluf to launch a 10-year agreement to organize the Red Sea Yacht Show in Jeddah, with the inaugural event scheduled for October 14-17, 2027.

Operations supported by the International Islamic Trade Finance Corp. helped provide food access to 24 million households and electricity access to 17.8 million households in 2025, as the Jeddah-based institution surpassed $100 billion in cumulative trade…

Alfaisal University and Saudia Cargo have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance artificial intelligence research, develop curricula and expand training opportunities in the logistics sector.

Qatar Chamber and Kyrgyzstan’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry signed two agreements to boost bilateral economic ties and establish a joint Qatari-Kyrgyz business council.

Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. has unveiled more than 60 billion dirhams ($16.3 billion) in local manufacturing opportunities through 2030, as the UAE energy giant seeks to boost domestic production and strengthen industrial supply chains.

Saudi Arabia plans to store crude oil in Singapore from the second half of 2027 under a proposed arrangement aimed at strengthening its supply chain in Southeast Asia and supporting the city-state’s energy security.

Oil prices fell on Monday after surging last week to near six-month highs, amid hopes of easing hostilities between the US and Iran, although persistent attacks on key producer Saudi Arabia kept investors wary.

Sotheby’s will return to Abu Dhabi in December for the second edition of its Collectors’ Week, introducing the auction house’s first international fine art sale in the emirate alongside a program of luxury auctions.

Get your family and friends together for a fun-filled trivia night at the Ithra Center’s Energy Exhibit. It runs until Dec. 31. For booking and more details, check the Ithra app.

Explore Al-Balad on a guided walking tour, taking in its coral-stone architecture, traditional Roshan balconies, historic markets and landmarks such as Bab Makkah. Learn more at webook.com .