While Gulf nations have adhered to conservative practices as part of their official state policies, today, the picture is changing as some nations rebrand themselves for the global stage.

In 2025, while alcohol remains a common part of social life in many parts of the world, there are still several countries where its sale, consumption, or possession is strictly prohibited. Contents1.

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China and the US are putting pressure on manufacturers of watches, jewelry, and fashion. Growth, however, is available in smaller markets – not without challenges, but with potential.

Two continents away, in Felestin Square, in Tehran, formerly a landmark on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean, ...

The big-name football stars who have followed in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo by heading to Saudi Arabia have enjoyed lucrative deals, but not all is well with the apparent revolution.

Illustrative image. Shutterstock Cairo: Saudi Arabia has introduced new regulations banning questions related to personal freedoms during job interviews, as approved by the Ministry of Human ...

The issue of BRICS membership has been diplomatically sensitive for Saudi Arabia since it was first invited to join in 2023, and remains so with President Donald Trump due to visit next week and ...

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in what would be a concession by Washington Saudi Arabia resists U.S. '123' nonproliferation criteria, seeks uranium enrichment Gaza war has made normalisation of ties with Israel politically ...

WHY DOES SAUDI ARABIA WANT A NUCLEAR PROGRAMME? As the world's largest oil exporter Saudi Arabia may not seem an obvious candidate for nuclear power, but it aims to reduce carbon emissions and ...