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Lionel Messi speaks for the first time since confirming transfer to Inter Miami

Seven-time Ballon d’Or crosses the pond despite links with Barcelona and Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard

Lionel Messi explains why he's snubbing Barcelona for Inter Miami despite wanting return

Lionel Messi has confirmed his transfer to Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint-Germain having also had offers on the table from Barcelona and Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror

Ancient humans may have paused in Arabia for 30,000 years on their way out of Africa

Most scientists agree modern humans developed in Africa, more than 200,000 years ago, and that a great human diaspora across much of the rest of the world occurred between perhaps 60,000 and 50,000 years ago.

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8,000-year-old rock carvings in Arabia may be world's oldest megastructure blueprints

Around 8,000 years ago, Middle Eastern hunters carved to-scale plans of their 'desert kite' traps onto rocks.

LiveScience

Gulf Cities: Global Destinations at Arabian Travel Market

The countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) showcased their touristic highlights, including culture, heritage and natural diversity, at the Arabian Travel Market, which is being held in Dubai. The pavilions of the Gulf countries and cities attracted the largest rate of visitors and businessmen who are looking for investment…

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Roman military camps identified in Arabian desert in ‘spectacular’ find

The discovery may be evidence of potential surprise attacks during a previously undiscovered Roman military campaign, researchers say.

The Independent UK

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Led ‘Difficult Missions’

In mid-January, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, said that Saudi Arabia had become a bright spot for the world and regional economies. Speaking at a session at the World Economic Forum (Davos), Georgieva explained that when she visited Saudi Arabia, she was incredibly impressed…

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Saudi Arabia Receives Flag to Host FEI World Cup Finals 2024

Saudi Arabia on Sunday received the flag of hosting the FEI World Cup Finals 2024, during the World Cup Finals held in Omaha, Nebraska. The FEI World Cup Finals 2024 will be held in Riyadh in April 2024, marking the first time the event will be held in the Middle…

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Saudi Arabia Contributes to Space Sector

As Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday sending the first Saudi astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in May, the Saudi space sector has imposed its presence on the international map, making Riyadh a regional leader in this field. Astronauts Rayana Bernawi and Ali Al-Qarni will join the Axiom Space…

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WFP: We Need $23 Bln to Address Biggest Food Security Crisis

Confronting the “biggest food security crisis” in modern history requires $23 billion to help around 150 million people in 2023, revealed an official at the UN’s food assistance organization, the World Food Program (WFP). Corinne Fleischer, regional director for the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Eastern Europe for the WFP,…

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Bukhari Meets Geagea: Saudi Role in Five-way Committee Falls in Lebanon Interest

The Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari on Saturday warned of the consequences of a vacuum at the top state post in Lebanon, stressing that the Saudi role in the five-way committee meeting is beneficial for the crisis-hit nation. Bukhari warned of the “consequences of not holding the presidential elections,”…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israel’s Bid to Build Settlements in Occupied West Bank

Saudi Arabia on Saturday condemned a decision by the Israeli authorities to publish bids to build settlement units inside the occupied Palestinian lands. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in this regard that it expresses the Kingdom's condemnation of the decision by the Israeli occupation authorities to float bids to…

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Archaeologists Discover Ritual Sacrifices at Mysterious 7,000-Year-Old Monuments

The mustatils had evidence of animal sacrifice, but also human burial, showing that there may have been religious elements at these structures in Saudi Arabia.

Inverse

Enigmatic ruins across Arabia hosted ancient ritual sacrifices

Over the past five years, archaeologists have identified more than 1,600 monumental stone structures dotted across a swathe of Saudi Arabia larger than Italy. The purpose of these ancient stone buildings, dating back more than 7,000 years, has been a puzzle for researchers.

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AlUla to Host Inaugural Gathering of Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO

Saudi Arabia's AlUla, the ancient crossroads of civilizations in northwest Arabia that is now emerging as a global destination for cultural and natural heritage, will be the site of the first-ever in-person meeting of representatives of the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO. The villages, including AlUla Old Town District were…

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German Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: We Care About the Path of Reform in Saudi Arabia, Ready to Support it

The spokesman for the German Foreign Ministry in the Middle East and North Africa, Dennis Kumetat, stressed that Germany and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia share a “deep” partnership. “Berlin is following with interest the political and social reform processes initiated by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, which would…

The Independent UK

Following the Dakar Rally through Saudi Arabia: How to explore the kingdom from Ha’il to Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is now opening its arms to western travellers. Enticed by the Dakar Rally, Campbell Price discovers that much of the country’s appeal lies beyond the bivouac

The Independent UK

Reconstruction of ancient Nabataean woman’s face to be displayed in Saudi Arabia

Remains of woman, known as Hinat, were found in tomb on outskirts of ancient city of Hegra

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Saudi Arabia, Oman Sign Executive Program to Enhance Digital Economy, Submarine Cable Investment

Saudi Arabia and Oman on Saturday signed an executive program in the field of communications, information technology infrastructure and submarine communications cable investment. Signed by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, and Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Eng.

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UAE Warriors 37: Arabia to feature title double-header on Feb. 26

UAE Warriors 37: Arabia is set to feature two title fights.

Evening Standard

Away Game: An Arabian adventure in the Emirati desert

Ben Turner discovers the magic of the Emirati desert and the surprising freshness of the Gulf coast

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Saudi FM Says Establishing Palestinian State is Key to Ties with Israel

Saudi Arabia said that forming diplomatic ties with Israel requires establishing a Palestinian state. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan told Bloomberg Thursday that an agreement to create a Palestinian state would be a precondition to establishing formal diplomatic ties with Israel. "We have said consistently that we believe…

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Saudi Arabia Joins WEF Jobs Consortium

Saudi Arabia has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Jobs Consortium, it was announced at the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos. The Jobs Consortium is a coalition of CEOs, ministers, and other leaders with a common aim to promote a better future of work for all by enabling job…

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo's 'Newcastle United clause' in Al-Nassr contract comes to light

Cristiano Ronaldo has sealed his move to Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr with his deal reportedly including a clause that would allow him to play for Newcastle United

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Saudi Arabia to Host 1st Ministerial Meeting of OIC’s Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, will host the First Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies in the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on December 20 and 21. The meeting, which will be held in Jeddah under the patronage of Prince Mohammed…

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