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Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The number of foreign startups licensed under Saudi Arabia’s “Riyadi” initiative has reached…

Everybody makes mistakes. Not everyone makes the same mistakes over and over again. Last week, the geniuses in…

Waterstones’ book of the week is The Artist, a lush, impressive debut novel by Lucy Steeds. Richly evocative…

Madeleine Chapman reflects on the week that was. I’ll be honest, it’s 3.50pm on Friday and I have…

“We are already working urgently with the Jordanian authorities to get British aid on to planes and into…

In a world addicted to appearance, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) has become the perfect costume. Some things…

For all the “sky-is-falling” cries over President Donald Trump’s tariffs, it looks like his strategy may be working…

Before we begin, a disclaimer: My tolerance for trashy literature is quite high. I love an airport novel—the…

I can’t stand the idea of Sherlock ever coming back, despite repeated calls for it to be picked…

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Stock exchanges are the quaintest corners of modern finance. At other financial institutions, the typical trading floor features…

Denise Abdul-Rahman When we talk about the future of technology, we often talk in terms of progress —…

Foreign startup licenses in Saudi Arabia surge 118% to 550 by mid-2025