Saudi Arabia

Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys offered measured responses to reports that the WTA Finals will not renew its contract with Saudi Arabia after 2026. Pegula said she had heard some details but noted no firm plans exist yet. Keys praised Charlotte as a potential host city.

March 30, 2026 Reported by AI

Bankers financing Electronic Arts' leveraged buyout by Saudi Arabia and others raced to sell billions in debt amid U.S. threats against Iran. JPMorgan managed to offload the financing just in time, as President Trump considered military action. EA executives pitched AI's benefits to wary investors during the process.

A boom in specialty cafes is revitalizing Saudi Arabia's traditional coffeehouses as hubs for culture and community. Government initiatives under Vision 2030 support local cultivation, blending ancient rituals with modern trends. This revival highlights coffee's deep role in Saudi hospitality and social life.

February 21, 2026 Reported by AI

Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Mahmoud Esmat, has announced that the Egypt-Saudi electricity interconnection project has entered its final testing stage, with close coordination under way with Saudi counterparts to complete trial operations and begin grid connection within the coming weeks.