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The Riyadh skyline at dusk with the Kingdom Centre and Al Faisaliah Tower
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, beside Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, after the three signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement on August 7. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
The Riyadh skyline, including the King Abdullah Financial District and Kingdom Tower. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
A Saudia Boeing 787 Dreamliner, file photo. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Norway eliminate five-time world champions Brazil 2-1 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16 with goals in the 79th and 90th minutes. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
PIF’s new CP programme strengthens its short-term liquidity and underscores its global financial ambitions. — Andrew Ferraro/LAT Images

No radiation detected in Gulf after US strikes on Iran, says Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Commission has confirmed a lack of radioactive effects or radiation risk after US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites including Fordow as regional authorities move quickly to reassure the public and downplay environmental fallout concerns.

The coordinated responses from Gulf and regional nuclear authorities appear aimed at calming fears of radiological contamination. — FILE
Saudi Arabia to host 2034 World Cup, showcasing its global sports leadership. — Doug Zimmerman/ISI Photos/Getty Images
Riyadh Metro debuts, setting a new benchmark in urban transport innovation. — FILE/THE THURSDAY TIMES
Dammam emerges as Saudi Arabia’s new aviation hub. — Trevisan Aviation Images / Alamy Stock Photo
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