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Saudi Arabia to Host Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics and Integrity

The Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics, and Integrity is scheduled take place in Riyadh on Tuesday with broad international participation. UNESCO representatives, sports ministers from around the world, and senior sports figures and experts are set to attend. This forum is the first of its kind at the…

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3rd Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum Kicks Off

Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended on Monday the inauguration of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF3). The event is being held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. It is organized by the King Salman Humanitarian…

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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

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Saudi Arabia Expands its Economic Capabilities to Space

Saudi Arabia’s recent announcement that it was sending two Saudi astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) has kicked off talks about the Kingdom’s serious endeavor to benefit from the space economy as a giant sector, where global visions of sustainability and technology intersect. The astronauts will make their trip…

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2nd Saudi Media Forum to Discuss Sector's Future

The second Saudi Media Forum kicks off on Monday in Riyadh with the attendance of industry leaders, experts, professors and specialists from Arab and other countries as well as ministers and officials from the Kingdom and abroad. The two-day forum will discuss more than 100 working papers, and will witness…

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Algeria to Establish Base for Economic, Investment Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Algeria is currently planning to establish a base for economic and investment cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an Algerian diplomat told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday. Saudi-Algerian relations have recently witnessed remarkable development. Change could be felt through the high level of consultation and cooperation between Algiers and Riyadh.

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New Projects Aim to Achieve Food Security in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Tanmiah Food Co. announced on Thursday a plan to invest SAR 4.5 billion ($1.2 billion) by 2030 to cover 80% of poultry needs locally by 2025 and achieve food security and sustainability in the Kingdom. During a ceremony held in Riyadh, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture…

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Saudi Arabia’s GEA to Host 1st Entertainment Forum in Mideast

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA), in partnership with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), will organize the International Entertainment Forum on March 5-8, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Considered the first of its kind in the Middle East, the forum will have a number of panel sessions…

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Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom’s Support to Earthquake Victims

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its solidarity and support to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye last week. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government stressed that it stands by…

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Saudi FM Meets with Heads of Think Tanks and Research in Brussels

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Tuesday with a number of heads and members of think tanks and research during his official visit to Brussels. Discussions focused on the importance of strategic relations between the Kingdom and the European Union and their role in…

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Saudi Arabia's PIF Invests $1.3 Billion in 4 Local Construction Firms

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has invested a total of $1.3 billion in four local construction firms to support the sector tasked with spearheading projects across the Kingdom, it said on Tuesday. The Public Investment Fund said it acquired new shares as part of capital increases representing significant minority stakes…

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Saudi Invites Kuwaitis to Seize Giant Qualitative Investment Opportunities

Encouraging Kuwaiti investors to take advantage of investment opportunities and major qualitative projects in Saudi Arabia, Investment Minister Khaled Al-Falih affirmed that investment policies in the Kingdom require treating all Gulf investors as Saudis. Al-Falih pointed to Kuwait being one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent trade partners. Witnessing a growth…

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More Saudi Aid for Quake Victims Arrives in Türkiye’s Gaziantep

A new Saudi plane loaded with medical and health relief arrived in Türkiye’s Gaziantep region to aid victims of last week’s devastating earthquake. The aircraft, the seventh to fly from the Kingdom, was carrying some 100 tons of aid that will go to a Turkish hospital in Gaziantep. Assistant Supervisor…

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Pre-qualification Stage of Licensing for Five Exploration Sites Kicks off in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources announced on Sunday the launch of the pre-qualification stage for the tender of five metals exploration sites in the Kingdom. This follows the signing of the Ministry and Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) a memorandum of understanding to assess the requirements for sustainable…

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Saudi Forum to Attract Kuwaiti Investments

''Invest in Saudi Arabia Forum'' will kick off Monday in Kuwait within the framework of Saudi Investment Minister Khaled al-Falih's visit to the country. Several ministers and officials, public entities, significant companies, and representatives of the private sector from both countries are expected to attend the forum. The forum aims…

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Saudi Arabia Promotes 500 tons of Premium Coffee Beans

Saudi Arabia opened the 10th Saudi Coffee Festival, one of the major marketing outlets for premium coffee beans, referred to as Khawlani, in the Jazan region. Coffee is an important tourist attraction for the area, highlighting the Kingdom's most mountainous regions and its culture and traditions. More than 100 farmers…

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KSRelief to Open an Air Bridge within Hours to Aleppo

Saudi Arabia is coordinating efforts to operate direct relief flights to Aleppo, to provide medical, shelter, search, and rescue aid to those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye, according to Saudi sources. The sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that the Kingdom was preparing to send thousands of…

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Sixth Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Türkiye to Aid Quake Victims

A sixth Saudi plane loaded with relief aid arrived in Türkiye’s Gaziantep to help victims of Monday’s devastating earthquake. The plane was carrying 98 tons of aid, including food, tents, blankets, mattresses and medical supplies. The assistance is being carried out in implementation of the orders of Custodian of the…

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Saudi Housing Ministry Launches Kingdom’s First Metaverse Platform

The Ministry of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing announced the launching of Sakani Metaverse, the first platform of its kind in the Kingdom, in a step that aims at exploiting the interactive technology to raise the quality of life. The announcement came during the ministry’s participation in the LEAP 2023…

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LEAP 2023 Witnesses Launching of National Geospatial Center

Experts at the LEAP 2023 conference, which concluded on Thursday in Riyadh, stressed that the future of smart cities depended on technical solutions, modern legislation, and the reduction of carbon emissions. This came as the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information announced the launching of the National Geospatial Centre,…

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Inside Phil Mickelson's tumultuous year after Saudi comments and PGA Tour stars' opinion

Phil Mickelson had a remarkable fall from grace last year after his inflammatory comments on the human rights record of the Saudi Kingdom bankrolling LIV Golf

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EC defends MP calculation method

The Election Commission (EC) is defending its MP calculation method, which takes into account non-Thai residents, for the coming election, saying it is in compliance with the kingdom’s civil registration law.

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Shadow Economy in Saudi Arabia Touches 15%

Saudi Finance Minister and Chairman of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) Mohammed Al-Jadaan – during a panel discussion held under the theme “Addressing the Shadow Economy Using Digital Solutions”, as part of the Riyadh-hosted Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference said that the shadow economy today has become prevalent…

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Funds, Financing Portfolios Allocate $1 Billion for Saudi Emerging Technologies

Eight investment funds and programs allocated 3.7 billion riyals ($1 billion) to support Saudi Arabia’s IT sector. On the sidelines of the LEAP 2023 conference in Riyadh, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology unveiled on Tuesday investment funds to support the growth of startups and medium-sized companies, accelerate the…

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UN Envoy in Riyadh, Aden to Discuss Efforts to Resolve Yemen Crisis

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg held talks in Riyadh and the interim Yemeni capital, Aden, aimed at reaching a political solution in the war-torn country. In the Saudi capital, he met with the Kingdom’s Ambassador to Yemen and Supervisor General of the Saudi Program for Development and Reconstruction…

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