Leaders
monthly magazine that aims to mainly reflect the Saudi culture and news to English speakers whether (native or practitioners) in the Middle East and North Africa.
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Saudi PIF Secures $3 Billion Credit Facility to Expand European Footprint
Driving the news: Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has secured $3bn (SAR11.25bn) in credit facilities guaranteed by Italy’s export credit agency, SACE. The deal will strengthen trade ties and create new business opportunities for Italian companies across the fund’s…
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Learn Workplace Arabic in 48 Hours: Saudi Arabia Opens Registration for Wisal Arabic Course
Driving the news: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language has opened registration for the fourth edition of Wisal, its Arabic course for foreign professionals in Riyadh. Why it matters: The program teaches non-Arabic speakers the language they need at work.…
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A Royal Meeting in Riyadh: How Saudi Arabia, Jordan Unite for Gulf-Levant Security
From the Levant to the Gulf, the ongoing geopolitical tensions have taken their toll on the region’s stability, posing grave threats to national security and regional peace. Amid this heightened volatility, Saudi Arabia and Jordan are joining forces to stand up to these threats,…
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Boulevard World Brings World Tour to Riyadh
Boulevard World opened its doors on Friday, October 30, as part of the seventh edition of Riyadh Season 2026, bringing new cultural and entertainment experiences that evoke life in destinations around the world. Now in its fifth consecutive year since launching in 2022, the…
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Circular Economy: Saudi Arabia Unlocks New Value in Desalination Byproducts
The search for more sustainable uses of industrial resources is opening new possibilities for Saudi Arabia’s desalination sector. The Saudi Water Authority, through the Water Technologies Innovation Institute and Research Advancements (WTIIRA), is developing a project that uses…
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A Message to Beijing: Saudi-China Shared Vision for a New Regional Security Architecture
Saudi Arabia and China have signaled their alignment on deepening bilateral ties and laying the groundwork for a new regional security architecture, paving the way toward long-term stability. In a high-level diplomatic message to Beijing, Riyadh reiterated its multi-alignment…
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Saudi Arabia Reschedules Asian Cup Preparations for 2027
Saudi Arabia’s preparations to host the AFC Asian Cup will continue on a revised timeline, with the continental tournament now scheduled to take place from December 23, 2027, to January 21, 2028. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced the change following consultations…
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AI Lifts Meta’s Ad Business But Puts Google’s Search Model Under Pressure
Google and Meta have shaped the internet for the past two decades, converting billions of users into a source of trillions of dollars in advertising revenue. Yet as online behavior evolves in the ChatGPT era, their paths are beginning to diverge. Artificial intelligence is…
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Spanish Football, La Liga: Week 11 Schedule, Live Results & Scorers
Check Leaders-Mena magazine’s coverage of the Spanish Football League, La Liga matches of the 2025/2026 season. Friday 30 October Villarreal 0-1 Espanyol Scorers: L. Cabrera 60′ Saturday 31 October Levante 0-2 Atletico Madrid Scorers: A. Grimaldo 36′, G. Simeone 62′ Rayo…
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English Football, Premier League: Week 9 Schedule, Live Results & Scorers
Check Leaders-Mena magazine’s coverage of the English Football League, Premier League matches of the 2026/2027 season. Saturday 31 October Chelsea 2-0 Manchester United Scorers: M. Rogers 50′, C. Palmer 64′ (pen) Hull City 2-2 Ipswich Town Scorers: T. Iroegbunam 58′, O. McBurnie…
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Humanizing Cities: Nonprofit Sector Takes Center Stage in Saudi Urban Transformation
As Saudi Arabia makes major strides toward achieving its national development goals under Vision 2030, the nonprofit sector is playing a key role in driving the Kingdom’s urban planning and social infrastructure. Highlighting this momentum, Riyadh is gathering government…
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Evolving Defense Partners: Saudi Arabia, Australia Converge on Maritime Security
As international partners rally behind Saudi Arabia, Australia has voiced its firm support for the Kingdom while condemning Houthi terrorist attacks against Saudi civilian and energy infrastructure. During high-level talks, Riyadh and Canberra aligned on defense coordination and…
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Saudi Arabia Turns Darb Zubaida into Winter Tourism Destination
The vast landscapes of northern Saudi Arabia are becoming the compelling setting for a winter season built around nature, exploration, and cultural discovery. The Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority launched ‘Winter at Darb Zubaida’ on November 2,…
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Saudi Arabia Records Near-Universal Internet Usage in 2026
Digital connectivity has become a defining feature of everyday life in Saudi Arabia, where internet access now extends to almost the entire population. New figures from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) put internet usage among individuals aged 15 to 74 at 99.6% in…
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Camels and Flowing Streams Bring Turaif’s Desert Landscape to Life
Seasonal rainfall has uncovered another side of Turaif Governorate, where flowing streams and flourishing vegetation have transformed parts of its otherwise arid landscape. Camels grazing across the wild pastures add an exceptional layer to the scenery, reflecting the close…
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Saudi Arabia’s Non-Oil Economy Grows 1.9% in Q3 as Diversification Cushions GDP Decline
Driving the news: Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economy kept growing in the third quarter of 2026, even as a steep oil decline pulled headline GDP lower. Non-oil activities expanded 1.9% from a year earlier, according to flash estimates from the General Authority for Statistics…
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The Screen Effect: How Social Media Shapes Young Minds
By: Ranim Elgabakhngi Children and kids from the youngest generations, alpha and beta, are becoming more indulged and immersed in the content the online space provides. While technology does offer entertainment, its profound influence on developing minds has made many adults…
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Northern Trail: Saudi Arabia Expands Its Tourism Map
Saudi Arabia’s Northern Trail brings together an extraordinary array of historical and cultural destinations along a 1,200-kilometer route stretching from Riyadh to Jubbah in the Hail Region. A New Chapter for Saudi Heritage Tourism Designed to introduce visitors to the…
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KAUST Discovery Uncovers Genetic Cause of Rare Fatal Infant Brain Disorder
Saudi scientists have found the genetic cause of a rare, deadly brain disorder that strikes infants and children. Driving the news: Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) traced…
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Naval Deterrence: Saudi Arabia Calls for Collective Action to Protect Straits
Recent regional military tensions have put global energy routes and supply chains under serious threat, necessitating a collective response under international law. This has been Saudi Arabia’s consistent call to the international community as critical waterways, including the…