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China and Saudi Arabia Agree to Strengthen Diplomatic Coordination
China and Saudi Arabia agreed to strengthen coordination on regional and global matters during high-level talks in Riyadh, underscoring the deepening diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
Saudi–Qatar High-Speed Rail Plan Would Put Riyadh–Doha Within Two Hours
Saudi Arabia and Qatar signed an agreement for a high-speed electric passenger rail link connecting Riyadh’s King Salman International Airport and Doha’s Hamad International Airport, with service planned within six years.
Washington and Riyadh Enter a New Strategic Phase
Washington and Riyadh are advancing a sweeping reset of their diplomatic and economic relationship, aligning defense cooperation, AI investment and energy strategy. For global wealth holders, the emerging U.S.–Saudi framework signals major shifts in capital flows, regional stability and long-term opportunity.
Middle East Re-emerges as New Global Center of Art
The Zayed National Museum’s December 2025 opening and the arrival of Art Basel Qatar and Frieze Abu Dhabi mark the Middle East’s re-emergence as a global art capital—bridging heritage, diplomacy, and luxury.
Rewriting Nature: Conservation’s Genetic Frontier
In a historic move, the world’s top conservation body has voted to explore genetic engineering in the wild — signaling a new era where science may intervene directly to preserve species. From malaria-resistant mosquitoes to the revival of extinct wolves, the IUCN’s decision redefines the boundaries between innovation and nature.
