Tag Archives: SAUDI ARABIA

Scopely Inc., a gaming company backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, has acquired the gaming business of Niantic Inc. for $3.5 billion. The deal includes Niantic’s flagship mobile game, Pokémon Go, along with Pikmin Bloom and Monster Hunter, as well as companion apps and services like Campfire and Wayfarer.

Archaeologists have made a remarkable discovery in northwest Saudi Arabia, unearthing a fortified town believed to be over 4,000 years old. The site, known as al-Natah, is located within the lush Khaybar oasis, a region that stands in stark contrast to the surrounding arid desert landscape. This finding provides significant insight into the transition of ancient societies from nomadic lifestyles to more settled, urban living.

In a remarkable celebration of love and adventure, a Saudi couple recently made headlines by tying the knot underwater in the Red Sea, just off the coast of Jeddah. This innovative ceremony marks one of the first underwater weddings in Saudi Arabia and is part of a growing trend of couples seeking unique wedding experiences that blend romance with adventure.

Saudi Arabia is reportedly in discussions with Tesla about establishing a manufacturing facility in the kingdom, but Elon Musk refutes the claims. Meanwhile, Turkey and Israel have also expressed interest in hosting Tesla factories.

Brazilian superstar Neymar bids farewell to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) as he signs a lucrative two-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal, marking a significant shift in his football journey. The deal, worth around 90 million euros, highlights Neymar's new chapter in the Saudi Professional League (SPL) and Al-Hilal's ambition to bolster their ranks.

The International Monetary Fund delegation landed in Islamabad last week to thrash out tough conditions that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called “beyond imagination”. Karachi:  Cash-strapped Pakistan and the IMF on Thursday failed to reach a clear agreement to unlock crucial bailout funds on the last day of urgent talks in …