9 d. ago What is the Hajj? What to Know About the Pilgrimage and Saudi Arabia’s Preparations

Millions will make the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year.

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2 w. ago Composite material keeps solar panels cool, boosting longevity by more than 200%

A team of international researchers led by King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) in Saudi Arabia has developed a new composite material made of acrylate that enhances the performance of solar cells. Adhering the composite material to solar cells deployed in Saudi Arabia for weeks significantly raised the power output and longevity while reducing the electricity consumed by the cells. The study can be read in Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports.

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2 w. ago Humain planning $10B VC fund to invest in US, European and Asian startups

Humain, the state-owned AI company from Saudi Arabia, is reportedly on track to launch a $10 billion venture fund, Humain Ventures.

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2 w. ago Fact Check: No, Saudi Arabia Is Not Lifting Alcohol Ban for World Cup

CLAIM: Multiple reports of dubious sourcing surfaced this weekend claiming that the Islamist government of Saudi Arabia had decided to end its 73-year ban on alcohol sales and consumption in anticipation of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. The post Fact Check: No, Saudi Arabia Is Not Lifting Alcohol Ban for World Cup appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Trump reverses course on Middle East tech policy, but will it be enough to counter China?

Trump's Middle East deals worth $2 trillion spark debate over AI chip sales to UAE and Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about China's access to U.S. technology.

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3 w. ago OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Defends Donald Trump's AI Chip Deals with UAE and Saudi Arabia, Blasts 'Naive' Critics

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has defended the multibillion-dollar AI partnerships between U.S. companies and Gulf nations brokered by former President Donald Trump, labeling critics of the deals as "naive." The post OpenAI Chief Sam Altman Defends Donald Trump’s AI Chip Deals with UAE and Saudi Arabia, Blasts ‘Naive’ Critics appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago VUZ gets $12M for its immersive video experiences across emerging markets and the U.S.

VUZ, a startup known for offering immersive video experiences from red carpets and football stadiums, has raised $12 million as it doubles down on its presence in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as accelerates expansion into Africa, Asia, and the United States. The pre-Series C funding round, led by the International […]

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3 w. ago Pence: Trump Criticizing U.S. Foreign Policy in Saudi Arabia 'Disservice' to Veterans

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press" that President Donald Trump's remarks made during a speech last week in Saudi Arabia were a "disservice" to veterans. The post Pence: Trump Criticizing U.S. Foreign Policy in Saudi Arabia ‘Disservice’ to Veterans appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Inside Trump’s Trip to the Middle East: Adulation and Not a Whiff of Protests

At every step of President Trump’s whirlwind tour, he has been treated with the kind of honor and respect he has long desired.

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4 w. ago Blue State Blues: Wait and See Before Judging Trump's Mideast Trip

Just as in Trump's first term, the fruits of his visit to Saudi Arabia may only emerge later. Give him time to make his deals. The post Blue State Blues: Wait and See Before Judging Trump’s Mideast Trip appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 w. ago Lucid’s record quarter got a lift from rental sales and company leases

Lucid Motors set a company record for deliveries in the first quarter of 2025, shipping 3,109 EVs to customers in North America, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. It appears that a new company car program and sales to rental fleets helped it get there.  According to a footnote in Lucid Motors’ latest regulatory filing, it sold […]

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4 w. ago Trump touts 'freedom zone' plan for Gaza as ceasefire talks stall in Qatar

President Trump is visiting Qatar and the U.A.E. after inking big weapons and tech deals in Saudi Arabia. So far, his trip hasn't seemed to push forward chances for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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4 w. ago NYT columnist Thomas Friedman sees 'creative possibilities' from Trump's Mideast trip

New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman says President Trump "made a very good move" in meeting with Syria's interim president and announcing he would lift sanctions on Israel's neighbor.

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4 w. ago Trump’s Pledge to the Middle East: No More ‘Lectures on How to Live’

In Saudi Arabia, the president denounced Western intervention and nation-building, garnering both praise and eye rolls.

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last month Trump Meets with Syria’s Jihadi President, Offers Dropped Sanctions and Normal Relations

President Donald Trump met with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, one day after announcing the U.S. would drop sanctions against Syria. The post Trump Meets with Syria’s Jihadi President, Offers Dropped Sanctions and Normal Relations appeared first on Breitbart.

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last month United States and Saudi Arabia deepen alliance with energy and critical minerals agreements

United States and Saudi Arabia deepen alliance with energy and critical minerals agreements  Open Access Government

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last month United States Announces Nearly $142 Billion Defense Sales Package For Saudi Arabia

United States Announces Nearly $142 Billion Defense Sales Package For Saudi Arabia  Overt Defense -

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last month United States and Saudi Arabia sign historic $142 billion defence agreement

United States and Saudi Arabia sign historic $142 billion defence agreement  Defence Industry Europe

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last month Saudi Arabia promised the United States hundreds of billions of investments during Trump's visit

Saudi Arabia promised the United States hundreds of billions of investments during Trump's visit  Українські Національні Новини

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