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Saudi Arabia Calls for Reviving Peace Process, Ending Occupation

Saudi Arabia warned that the situation between Palestinians and Israel may slip into “dangerous escalation” and called for reviving the peace process, the foreign affairs ministry said in a statement on Saturday. “The Kingdom condemns all that target civilians and confirms the importance of ending escalation, reviving the peace process,…

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Saudi Arabia Demands EU Countries Address Practices that Fuel Hatred

Saudi Arabia strongly rejected all the blatant acts of burning copies of the Holy Quran, which were repeated in several European capitals under the pretext of freedom of expression, and called on the European governments to urgently address these practices that contribute to fueling hatred and conflict between followers of…

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Gulf, Arab Countries Slam Attack on Azerbaijan’s Embassy in Tehran

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Thursday the attack on Azerbaijan’s embassy in the Iranian capital Tehran. The Foreign Ministry expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity with Azerbaijan and its people, calling for respecting diplomatic missions and the punishment of the perpetrators. Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf slammed the attack,…

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SAMA: New System Seeks to Expand Banking Activities

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said that it expected the new project to regulate the banking system in the country to expand the definition of banking business, include the granting of credits, and specify accurately the system objectives and scope. In a statement on Thursday, SAMA said that one of…

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Mytheresa Intends to Expand Business in Saudi Arabia

Mytheresa, one of the world’s largest online retailers, intends to expand its business by launching a digital platform in Saudi Arabia. Mytheresa CEO Michael Kliger said the Saudi market was the most important in the region in terms of size, due to the Kingdom’s development plans. In an interview with…

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Saudi Wa’ed Ventures Leads $14 Mln Bridge Round for Japanese Terra Drone

Terra Drone, the Japan-based leading drone service provider, has announced closing a $14 million bridge round led by Wa’ed Ventures, the Kingdom-focused venture capital arm of Aramco. Through this investment, Terra Drone plans to open a new subsidiary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to localize its drone services as…

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Global Alliance for Railway Project to Link Eastern and Western Saudi Arabia

Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser unveiled on Tuesday an international coalition led by a Chinese company, with 11 other international firms, to complete the design of the railway Landbridge Project that will connect the eastern and western parts of the Kingdom. The minister pointed to the…

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Tearing of Holy Quran in Netherlands

The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s strong condemnation of the tearing a copy of the Holy Quran by a Dutch extremist in The Hague, Netherlands. The ministry said such disgraceful acts provoke the feelings of Muslims around the world. The ministry reiterated the Kingdom's firm position on…

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King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 51 Judges at Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Tuesday a royal order promoting and appointing 51 judges at the Board of Grievances, reported the Saudi Press Agency. President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judicial Council Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef said the royal…

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Saudi Arabia Underscores Principles of Dialogue, Coexistence

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s stance that calls for spreading the principles of dialogue, tolerance and coexistence and shunning hatred and extremism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers reviewed the latest regional…

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Saudi Arabia Inks Agreements, MoUs of $2.66 Bln at Real Estate Future Forum

Saudi Arabia has signed agreements and MoUs of more than 10 billion Saudi riyals ($2.66 billion) to set up four investment funds to develop commercial, tourism and residential projects. A part of the investments will also be made in the field of real estate development and construction techniques. Moreover, Saudi…

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Red Sea Global Awards $266 Mn Contract in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Red Sea Global awarded a Primary Infrastructure and Utility Contract of $266 million to the al-Ayuni Investment and Contracting to progress expansion at Amaala’s first phase of development across its Triple Bay masterplan. Red Sea Global is developing The Red Sea and Amaala destinations in the Kingdom. Al-Ayuni,…

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Tonne of 'ice' seized in past week alone

Police have seized 1.1 tonnes of crystal methamphetamine of “ice” in less than a week, officers said on Tuesday, as the kingdom cracks down on smuggling that has surged since the country’s borders reopened.

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Saudi Arabia Boosts Efficiency of Customs Clearances

Saudi Arabia has reduced its customs clearance period from 12 days to 2 hours in a move aimed at increasing the efficiency of customs processes in all the Kingdom’s land, sea and air ports. The Kingdom, according to a new initiative by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) will…

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Saudi Arabia Aspires for Real Estate Role in Attracting Foreign Investments

The Saudi Real Estate Future Forum keeps pace with the government's tendency to attract foreign companies to invest in the Kingdom's real estate sector, asserted Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing Majid al-Hogail on Monday. Hogail described the forum as an "opportunity to exchange regional and international experiences and…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Sweden for Allowing Extremist to Burn Quran

The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Saturday Swedish authorities for allowing an extremist to burn a copy of the holy Quran in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. It underscored the Kingdom’s firm position that calls for the importance of spreading the values of dialogue, coexistence and shunning…

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New Corporate Law to Stimulate Saudi Commercial, Investment System

Starting Thursday, companies operating in Saudi Arabia entered a new phase after the Kingdom enforcing a new corporate law within its framework of completing the modernization and reform of commercial and investment legislation and systems. The new legislation regulates investment and trade in the Kingdom and is based on clear…

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Saudi-Korean Partnership to Finance Jafurah Gas Field

Saudi Arabia’s Riyad Bank signed a project financing agreement with the Export-Import Bank of Korea to develop the power station project in the al-Jafurah gas field. In 2020, Saudi Aramco that it had obtained approval to develop the Jafurah unconventional gas field in the Eastern Province, the largest non-associated gas…

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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…

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Saudi FM: Global Energy Security Hinges on Geopolitical Stability

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Wednesday that geopolitical stability was the most important key to global energy security. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, he underlined the need for stability in the short-term for energy markets. He added that the Kingdom was…

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Saudi Minister Says Efforts Underway to Stabilize Energy Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that his country is “working to stabilize energy security,” adding that the OPEC Plus has faced market fluctuations and worked for the benefit of both producers and consumers. In remarks during a session of the Davos 2023 World Economic Forum (WEF) on…

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Saudi Heritage Commission Launches National Trip to Explore Inscriptions, Rock Arts

The Saudi Heritage Commission has launched a national trip to explore inscriptions and rock art around the kingdom, urging Saudis to engage in this initiative aimed at reviving the national heritage of rock art and inscriptions found on rocks and mountains. The initiative was launched during the commission’s inauguration of…

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Agreement with Egypt on Regional, Int’l Issues

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its agreement with Egypt on several regional and international issues. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored the ongoing coordination between Riyadh and Cairo in confronting challenges facing the…

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Saudi Arabia Advances 10 Ranks Internationally in Gender Pay Gap

Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable progress in the fields of training and gender balance in the labor market, after it approved several regulations and legislation for the development of human capabilities and women empowerment. Last year, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman launched the Human Capacity Development Program, within the Kingdom’s…

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Saudi Crown Prince Launches Investment Fund on Culture, Tourism, Entertainment, Sports

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced on Tuesday the launch of the Events Investment Fund (EIF) that aims to develop a sustainable infrastructure for the culture, tourism, entertainment and sports sectors across the Kingdom, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed will act as chairman…

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