Year-End Review: The Leaders-Mena Website’s most-read Stories of 2025
As everyone knows, Christmas is a time for lists, so the editorial team at Leaders-Mena website decided to create one of our own.
We reviewed our analytics from January 1, 2025, and identified the articles and live pages that received the most page views this year.
1- Live Action: Oman v Bahrain (26th Arabian Gulf Cup, Final)
Our readers really love the live update coverage that provided by the Leaders-Mena Website’s team specially in sports events.
Bahrain defeated Oman 2-1 and claimed the title of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup with the start of the January 2025.
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2- INTERVIEW-Saudi Arabia Plays Pivotal Role in Promoting Regional Stability: Dr. Hesham Alghannam
From sports to politics, our readers also showed a great interest in reading Leaders-Mena Website’s exclusive interview with Dr. Hesham Alghannam.
Dr. Alghannam is a Saudi researcher and geopolitical expert with over 23 years of experience in consulting and research in politics and international relations. His research focuses on policy and strategy in Saudi Arabia and abroad.
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INTERVIEW-Saudi Arabia Plays Pivotal Role in Promoting Regional Stability: Dr. Hesham Alghannam
3- Enchanting Melodies: Experience AlUla’s Musical Magic in January
AlUla, an ancient oasis city in the northwest of Saudi Arabia, is one of the Kingdom’s most culturally rich sites, boasting a glorious history, authentic heritage and captivating natural landscapes.
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Enchanting Melodies: Experience AlUla’s Musical Magic in January
4- Jeddah Tower: World’s Tallest Skyscraper is Back on Track
Saudi Arabia’s Record-Breaking Jeddah Tower is officially back on track after a five-year halt, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The Kingdom Holding Company has emphasized that they are speeding up construction process as concrete pouring has already kicked off.
5- New Year’s Eve Celebrations: Catch Stunning Fireworks in Saudi Arabia
People across Saudi Arabia are eagerly waiting for the New Year’s Eve celebrations, marked with exciting activities, special events, and dazzling fireworks displays.
New Year’s Eve Celebrations: Catch Stunning Fireworks in Saudi Arabia
6- In Photos: Meet Joy Awards 2025 Winners
The Joy Awards 2025 ceremony, held in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, witnessed the honoring of a group of stars and distinguished works that have influenced the artistic scene.
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7- Drone Racing World Cup 2025: Elite Pilots Compete for Glory in Riyadh Skies
The Drone Racing World Cup 2025 is coming to Saudi Arabia, bringing top pilots from around the globe in a thrilling competition for the first time in the Middle East.
Held from January 23-25, 2025, the highly-anticipated event will showcase the speed and skill of elite pilots in the heart of Riyadh, in addition to offering a large prize pool of over SAR 1mn.
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Drone Racing World Cup 2025: Elite Pilots Compete for Glory in Riyadh Skies
8- Founding Day & National Day: Honoring Two Pivotal Moments in Saudi Arabia’s History
Saudi Arabia is gearing up for the Founding Day celebrations on February 22, 2025. The Founding Day is a national occasion that commemorates the establishment of the First Saudi State on the hands of Imam Muhammad bin Saud three centuries ago.
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Founding Day & National Day: Honoring Two Pivotal Moments in Saudi Arabia’s History
9- Nostalgia in the Air: Backstreet Boys to Headline LIV Golf Riyadh
The Backstreet Boys are back to Saudi Arabia, as the legendary boyband will perform in Riyadh as part of the LIV Golf Riyadh tournament.
On February 7, 2025, the Backstreet Boys will dazzle Saudi Arabian audiences with their all-time classics at Riyadh Golf Club.
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Nostalgia in the Air: Backstreet Boys to Headline LIV Golf Riyadh
10- Ramadan 2025: A Magical Experience in AlUla
Muslims around the world are gearing up for the holy month of Ramadan, expected to start on March 1, 2025. The special month is marked with fasting, prayers and family gatherings. During the holy month, families and friends gather for Iftar or Suhoor, celebrating Ramadan with special traditions.
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11 – Riyadh Metro, Desert Dream Train Emerge among Most Anticipated Projects in 2025
The Riyadh Metro Project and the Dream of the Desert Train have emerged among the world’s highly-anticipated transportation projects in 2025, according to CNN. These two projects have gained global prominence owing to their unique designs and outstanding nature.
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Riyadh Metro, Desert Dream Train Emerge among Most Anticipated Projects in 2025
12 – Ramadan in Saudi Arabia 2025: A Celebration of Faith and Traditions
Ramadan is around the corner, a month of great spiritual and cultural significance for Muslims around the world. During this holy month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs.
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Ramadan in Saudi Arabia 2025: A Celebration of Faith and Traditions
13 – INTERVIEW-Trump Visit Underscores Riyadh’s Rise as Proactive Regional Order Architect: Salman Al-Ansari
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, all eyes turned to Saudi Arabia as the US President, Donald Trump, landed in Riyadh, in a historic visit that underscored the Kingdom’s growing status as a strategic political and economic player.
In this exclusive interview with Leaders MENA Magazine, the Saudi geopolitical analyst, Salman Al-Ansari, shares his invaluable insights on Trump’s visit to Saudi Arabia, US policy towards Israel, the situation in Gaza, and other key regional issues.
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Finally, we wish you all our readers and followers a merry Christmas and happy new year!
