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Iraq to Resume Mediation between Saudi Arabia, Iran ahead of Jeddah Summit

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi will resume his mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran before the Gulf-Arab-American summit in Jeddah later this month, revealed an informed Iraqi source on Sunday. The declaration of the restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is expected to be announced in Baghdad, it…

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Eddie Hearn steps in to end lengthy face-off between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk

Joshua and Usyk went head-to-head in London today as they continue to promote their unified heavyweight title fight set to take place on August 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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Iraqi-Iranian Agreement on ‘Achieving Stability in the Middle East’

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on Sunday. “We have agreed to work together to bring stability and calm to the region,” Kadhimi said in a joint televised news conference with Raisi. “Dialogue with regional officials can resolve the regional issues without foreign…

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Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Meets with Pakistan’s Army Chief

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Sunday with Pakistani army commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Discussions focused on bilateral relations in the defense and military domains and ways to bolster them. They also tackled several issues of common interest. The Pakistani official had…

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Saudi Crown Prince Bestows Pakistani Army Chief with Order of King Abdulaziz

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Jeddah on Saturday with Pakistani army commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, he bestowed upon him the Order of King Abdulaziz…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi PM Hold Official Talks in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Jeddah on Saturday with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. Talks at the Al-Salam place tackled bilateral relations between their countries and opportunities for joint cooperation. They exchanged views over a number of issues as…

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1st Saudi-American Joint Exhibition of Photography Held in Tabuk Region

The Association of Culture and Arts in Tabuk Region has held the first Saudi-American Joint Exhibition of Photography in the region in the presence of the US Consul General in Jeddah, Faris Asad, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The attendees toured the three-day exhibition, being organized by the…

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Oleksandr Usyk dances with fans after rematch face-off with Anthony Joshua

Usyk and Joshua went head-to-head at a press conference in Jeddah on Tuesday, and were mobbed by fans afterward as they filmed a promo video for their world title rematch

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Anthony Joshua praises "immaculate" Saudi Arabia after being questioned on sportswashing

Anthony Joshua was questioned on sportswashing ahead of his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - but the Brit insists he doesn't what the term means

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Sudan’s Stability

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s support to stability in Sudan. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The government underscored the Kingdom's speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council during which it expressed its…

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New Ambassadors, Shura Council Member Sworn in Before King Salman

Several new Saudi ambassadors and a member of the Shura council were sworn in before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday. The ceremony was held at the al-Salam palace in Jeddah. The new ambassadors include the Kingdom’s envoys to China, Nepal, Peru, Georgia, Sri…

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Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk face off in Jeddah ahead of world title rematch

After nearly a year of negotiations, Joshua and Usyk finally met for the first time since their world title bout last September at a press conference for their Jeddah fight

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Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain Welcome Upcoming Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain have welcomed the upcoming summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in July, comprising leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and the United States. The support for the US regional summit in Jeddah, scheduled for next month, was voiced during a…

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Anthony Joshua’s return adds to Saudi Arabia’s sporting portfolio

The British boxer will fight Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah in August.

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Egypt, Bahrain Welcome GCC Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Sharm el-Sheikh on Saturday. They welcomed the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in July. US President Joe Biden, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Sisi and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi…

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Three men caught smuggling in 3kg gold at Calicut airport

The three passengers arriving from Jeddah were caught at the Calicut airport for carrying gold worth ₹1.32 crore

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Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Receives Chad's Defense Minister

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Thursday with Chadian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Daoud Yahya Ibrahim, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The officials held talks on bilateral relations and prospects for for defense cooperation. They also tackled a number of issues of common…

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First Beneficiaries of Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan Arrive in Jeddah

The first batch of the pilgrims who benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Makkah Route Initiative in Pakistan for 2022 is a continuation of Saudi efforts in facilitating Hajj, and the keenness of the Custodian of the…

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Saudi Crown Prince Discusses Defense Cooperation with Malaysia Minister

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received in Jeddah on Thursday Malaysia's Defense Minister Hishamuddin Hussein. Discussions between the two officials focused on bilateral cooperation between the two countries, mainly on the ways to boost the defense capabilities. The meeting was attended…

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Saudi Govt Hails Kingdom's Support to Afghanistan with over 1 Billion Riyals throughout the Decades

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the Kingdom for offering over a billion riyals in support to Afghanistan throughout the decades. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia last week offered a grant of 30 million…

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Biden will visit Israel, West Bank and Saudi Arabia in bid to ‘revitalise’ US strength in region

Mr Biden is expected to meet Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Jeddah despite a 2020 pledge to render the Saudi Crown Prince a ‘pariah’ for ordering the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Kashoggi

Daily Mirror

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua cannot be allowed to become another Saudi slap in the face

"Joshua has already fought for the world title on Arabian soil, with his rematch victory against Andy Ruiz taking place in Jeddah back in December 2019, but the biggest all-British grudge fight of all time surely belongs in the UK"

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French Chefs Explore Saudi Cuisine in AlUla, Jeddah

Two international, French chefs documented an exceptional trip exploring the Saudi cuisine in the cities of AlUla and Jeddah. Their trip highlighted the richness of Saudi cuisine and the creative touches that can represent the Saudi culture worldwide, and lure those interested in exploring its diversity. The documentary, "Flavors of…

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Saudi Tourism Ministry Launches Global Program to Train 100,000 Young Men, Women

The Ministry of Tourism launched Tuesday the "Tourism Pioneers" program, which aims to develop the capabilities of 100,000 young Saudi men and women in the field of hospitality, tourism and travel. Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb launched the program on the sidelines of the 116th session of the…

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Saudi Govt Hails Kingdom's Mediation Efforts to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully

The Saudi government lauded on Tuesday the Kingdom's efforts in mediating between countries to resolve conflicts through peaceful means. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The cabinet stressed the Kingdom's support for dialogue aimed at reaching conditions…

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