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This week’s roundup is packed with big moves and bold updates! From BYD’s exciting entry into the vibrant GCC market to Saudi Arabia’s latest developments, including a potential nationwide rent freeze and a brand-new desert gaming destination…there’s plenty to catch up on across the country.

Catch more details across our Instagram, Snapchat, and Podcast shows!

Let’s dive into all the latest happenings!👇🏼

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BYD SHARK 6 Made Its Debut in Saudi Arabia: The Kingdom’s First Plug-In Hybrid Pickup

• 🦈 Meet the SHARK 6 : Saudi Arabia’s first-ever plug-in hybrid pickup just made a splash at Arena Riyadh, blending raw power with cutting-edge innovation.

• ⚡ Power meets performance!!! 430+ horsepower, 840 km of range, and 100 km of pure electric drive. Whether it’s city cruising or desert trails, this beast is built to dominate both.

• 🚘 With a 12.8″ rotating screen, ventilated seats, a 540° panoramic camera, and V2L power for your next adventure, the SHARK 6 proves the future of pickups has officially arrived in the Kingdom.

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Meet The Iconic Trailblazer Driving BYD’s Global Journey To Riyadh

• 🌍 Stella Li, the powerhouse behind BYD’s rise to the world’s #1 EV brand, lands in Riyadh—bringing with her decades of innovation, leadership, and global influence.

• ⚡ In partnership with Al-Futtaim, Li is steering BYD’s expansion across the Kingdom, from flagship showrooms in Riyadh and Jeddah to collaborations with Aramco and the Saudi Green Initiative.

• 👑 Named among Forbes’ Most Powerful Women and Time’s 100 Climate Leaders, Stella Li isn’t just shaping the future of mobility—she’s inspiring a new generation of changemakers across Saudi Arabia.

 🍿 Sharable bits and tips!

• Someone captured a road in Saudi that plays the national anthem and people are here for it! 🇸🇦

• This person found the most aesthetic way to blend the matcha craze with Saudi tradition! 🍵

• Spotted: a fox casually strolling around a park in Riyadh 🦊

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Saudi Arabia Might Freeze Rent Increases In All Cities For Five Years

• 🏠 Rent Hikes? Not Anymore! Saudi’s Real Estate General Authority is exploring a nationwide five-year rent freeze, following Riyadh’s success story—meaning renters could enjoy price stability across the Kingdom!

• 💸 The plan aims to balance the market, protect tenants, and keep things fair between landlords and renters, ensuring smoother, more stable real estate growth.

• 🌆 With Riyadh’s freeze already curbing rent spikes and boosting housing supply, all eyes are now on whether the rest of Saudi Arabia will follow suit.

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Saudi Arabia’s Desert Gem Joins The Gaming World

• 🎮 AlUla Enters the Game! Saudi Arabia’s desert gem takes center stage in Assassin’s Creed Mirage: Valley of Memory, a brand-new DLC launching November 18 that lets players explore the breathtaking landscapes of AlUla.

• 🏜️ You will soon be able to join Basim as he ventures into the Valley of Memory to uncover the truth about his long-lost father—while facing danger, mystery, and a band of ruthless robbers in the heart of the desert.

• 🌟 History Meets Gaming Magic — From the ancient necropolis of Hegra to the Musa Ibn Musayr fortress, fans can experience AlUla like never before—beautifully reimagined through Ubisoft’s cinematic world.

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Saudi Kicks Off A 3-Day Weekend With Its First-Ever Mega Parade!

• 🙌🏻 This weekend just got upgraded. With Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off in celebration of Riyadh Season 2025, the capital is gearing up for one of the most dazzling openings in the history of the festival.

• 🎉 The festival officially launches Friday, October 10, and the kickoff will feature one of its most ambitious spectacles yet: a mega parade with enormous balloons, elaborately themed floats, live performances, and surprise acts.

• 🎈 From floating giant balloons to roaming art troupes, here’s your full guide to what to expect…and how to make the most of it.

REGIONAL FAVORITES

Fourteen Thousand Trees Were Successfully Planted Along The Muharraq Ring Road

• 🌳 14,000 Trees and Counting!!!Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa marks a major green milestone along the Muharraq Ring Road — proof that Bahrain is serious about sustainability!

• 💚 Each tree planted is a win for Mother Earth, creating cleaner air, shade, and a greener future for everyone.

• 🌿 From saplings to lush landscapes, Bahrain is transforming into a vibrant, eco-friendly kingdom — one tree at a time!

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