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LEAP 2026 opens in Riyadh with AI, robotics and investor focus
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LEAP 2026 opens tomorrow in Riyadh for its fifth edition, bringing global tech leaders, investors and startups together for four days of announcements, demos and networking.
Saudi coffee trade nears SAR 7 billion as imports and exports jump
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Saudi Arabia’s coffee market is scaling fast, with combined coffee and tea imports projected to reach SAR 6.99 billion in 2025 and exports rising as the Kingdom develops into a regional processing hub. Roasting House says the shift is being driven…
Saudi tourism spending from Europe jumps 21% as arrivals rise nearly 18%
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Saudi reported record tourism growth from Europe in 2025, with arrivals up nearly 18% and spending from European travelers up 21%. The gains came during a year when the kingdom welcomed about 123 million domestic and inbound visitors and says the…
European falcon breeders expand presence at Riyadh auction
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Breeders from across Europe are taking part in the International Falcon Breeders Auction 2026 in Riyadh, underscoring the event’s rise as a major marketplace for captive-bred falcons.
KBLT chairman says Saudi luxury travelers value discretion over display
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Ahead of the 5th Annual Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress in Saudi Arabia, KBLT Advisory Board Chairman Sulaiman Al Romi laid out what global brands need to win over high-value Saudi travelers.
Ayla Oasis and Georgia become Gold Sponsors for KBLT 2026
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Ayla Oasis in Jordan and Georgia’s Convention and Exhibition Bureau have signed on as Gold Sponsors for the Kingdom Business & Luxury Travel Congress in Riyadh on Sept. 6-7. The move underscores rising competition for Saudi outbound travelers as…
KFSH-Jeddah wins Saudi National Patient Safety Award for emotional safety
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah received the 2026 National Patient Safety Award in the Emotional Safety category from Saudi Health Minister Fahad AlJalajel.
Ayla Oasis and Georgia join KBLT 2026 as gold sponsors
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KBLT Congress will bring Ayla Oasis in Jordan and Georgia Convention and Exhibition Bureau on board as gold sponsors for its fifth edition in Riyadh on Sept. 6-7, 2026. The move underscores growing interest in the Saudi travel market, where…
Biopharmaceuticals market seen reaching $764.9 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future says the global biopharmaceuticals market is projected to grow from $401.6 billion in 2025 to $764.9 billion by 2035, driven by chronic disease demand, oncology development and manufacturing expansion.
Madhya Pradesh targets the next phase of global tourism growth
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Madhya Pradesh is shifting from building overseas awareness to converting that groundwork into more international arrivals, itineraries and trade ties, according to the state tourism board.
International falcon shipments arrive in Saudi Arabia for annual auction
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Falcon shipments from breeding farms in Europe have started reaching Saudi Arabia ahead of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, set for Aug. 5-25 in Malham north of Riyadh.
Matías Dell Olio wins BRICS Skate Cup 2026 in Buenos Aires
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Argentine skater Matías Dell Olio won gold at the second BRICS Skate Cup, a multination urban sports and culture festival held in Buenos Aires on September 1, 2026. The event drew 987 athletes from 27 countries and mixed skateboarding competition…
Falcon auction sales jump 23% to more than SR13 million
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The International Falcon Breeders Auction is expanding its role as a global market for falcons after 2025 sales rose 23% and international participation hit record levels.
Saudi hair transplant market shifts toward precision and aftercare
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Hair restoration patients in Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC are putting more weight on planning, natural-looking results, donor protection and recovery support than on clinic image alone.
Cityscape Global 2026 spotlights Saudi shift to mixed-use destinations
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Cityscape Global 2026 in Riyadh will center on integrated mixed-use development as Saudi Arabia pushes to serve 150 million annual visitors by 2030 and attract more global real estate capital.
Saudi Arabia events market seen reaching $17.6 billion by 2031
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Saudi Arabia’s events industry is projected to nearly triple from $6.1 billion in 2021 to $17.6 billion by 2031, driven by sports, sponsorship and government support.
Padra proposes privacy-led care framework for Saudi aesthetic patients
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Padra has published a proposed framework in Saudi Arabia that ties privacy to every stage of aesthetic and hair restoration care, from consultation and consent to recovery and follow-up. The model is aimed at helping patients plan treatment more…
Padra publishes eyebrow restoration framework in Saudi Arabia
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Padra, part of Fakhraei Group, has released a Saudi Arabia framework for NTF eyebrow restoration that walks patients through consultation, brow design, donor selection, placement, recovery and follow-up. The guidance is meant to set expectations…
Saudi Makes Future debuts at WMF 2026 with Riyadh AI plan
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Saudi Makes Future will use WMF 2026 in Bologna as its first major European stage to pitch an AI-focused event for Riyadh and build business ties between Europe and the Middle East. The inaugural Saudi Makes Future event is scheduled for Dec….
Padra details protocol-led hair restoration framework in Riyadh
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Padra, part of Fakhraei Group, has outlined a structured hair restoration model in Riyadh centered on consultation, donor care, privacy, recovery guidance, and follow-up. The approach is meant to give patients clearer expectations before treatment…
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