Jeddah’s Islamic Arts Biennale Shows Off a New Saudi Arabia
The lavishly mounted exhibition brings art to the people, especially pilgrims traveling to the faith’s birthplace.
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The price tag for Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans runs into the trillions of dollars if fully built, far more than the country’s $1 trillion wealth fund. The U.K., Italy and Japan have already ...
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The Saudi Arabian Capital Market Authority Allows Foreign Investment in Real Estate in Makkah and Madinah Through Listed Companies
On 27 January 2025, the Saudi Capital Market Authority (“CMA”) approved the ‘Controls for the Exclusion of Companies Listed in the Saudi ...
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Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Transformation Sparks Heated Debate Over Its Flag
The Middle Eastern kingdom is undergoing a remarkable transformation. Once known for its strict adherence to austere social norms rooted in a conservative interpretation of Islam, Saudi Arabia has, in ...
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Salwan Momika, the Koran burner who sparked international tensions
Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika, who was shot dead late Wednesday in Sweden, stoked international controversy with his Koran burnings.In June 2023, the 38-year-old with a chequered past sparked outrage ...