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Int’l, Arab Parties Back Political Agreement in Sudan

The international tripartite mechanism and several ambassadors of Arab states in Khartoum have met at the residence of Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jaafar to support the Sudanese efforts to reach a political agreement. The Saudi ambassador affirmed the Kingdom’s keenness in advancing efforts that serve Sudan’s stability.…

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Saudi Arabia Says Did Not Request to Host Football World Cup

The Saudi Ministry of Tourism reiterated on Wednesday that the Kingdom had not submitted an official request to host the FIFA World Cup. In a tweet, it said Saudi Arabia is always keen on hosting major sports events as part of its efforts to promote sports and internal tourism in…

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Firm Support to Promote Dialogue between Cultures

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its firm support in promoting efforts to spread the spirit of dialogue and communication between different cultures. The Kingdom had made this stance during its participation at 9th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations held in Fez, Morocco. It stressed that…

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King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Azerbaijan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a written message from President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The message tackled the strong bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan and ways of bolstering them in various fields and on all levels. The message was received…

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Nine of 11 Saudi starters play for same club. Who are Al Hilal?

The Riyadh-based club is the kingdom’s most successful football team.

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Saudi, Iraqi Energy Ministers Stress Importance of Working within OPEC+ Framework

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and his Iraqi counterpart Hayan Abdel-Ghani stressed on Thursday the importance of adhering to OPEC+ output cuts that last until the end of 2023, the Saudi energy ministry said in a statement on Friday. The two sides also pointed to, "the ability to…

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Michelin Guide awards 41 stars across Thailand

The Michelin Guide Thailand on Wednesday held the 2023 Michelin Star Revelation Ceremony, unveiling this year's selection of the country's best dining establishments at The Athenee Bangkok Hotel.

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Saudi Arabia to Adopt Strategy to Stimulate Development, Innovation and Research

Senior Saudi government officials revealed serious trends towards activating development, innovation and research within the framework of the country’s transformation plan, disclosing the imminent completion of a strategy dedicated to research and development. The Ministry of Education launched on Wednesday in Riyadh, the first dialogue conference, entitled “Integration and Sustainable…

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Saudi Music Commission Launches 3rd Edition of ‘Trouq Tours’

The “Saudi Trouq” program has launched the 3rd field tour of its methodical program aimed at preserving the kingdom’s musical and performative folklore, protecting its artistic heritage, and documenting them. These efforts are aimed at motivating researchers and artists to study this heritage, and profit from its cultural and humanitarian…

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Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh to Finalize 9 Development MoUs

A Malaysian diplomat revealed that discussions with Saudi Arabia were underway to finalize nine memoranda of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation. He noted that Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh have signed agreements on 18 industrial projects since December 2021, with total investments of $1.65 billion, which are expected to generate around…

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Riyadh, Singapore to Cooperate in Cybersecurity, AI

Singapore’s Law Minister Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam has stressed the close cooperation between his country and Saudi Arabia in several areas, including cyber security, information security and information technology. Shanmugam further revealed that there are ongoing efforts to broker a new cooperation deal between Singapore and the Kingdom. He also mentioned a…

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Saudi Cabinet Praises Efforts to Enhance Kingdom’s Global Economic Position

The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday hailed the Kingdom’s keenness to communicate and strengthen relations with friendly countries as it continues playing a pivotal role through the participatory work system at the global level. King Salman bin Abdulaziz had chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. During…

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Saudi execution spree continues as fears rise for Jordanian on death row

David Davis asks foreign secretary and Saudi ambassador to intervene in reprieve for Hussein Abo al-Kheir

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Saudi Arabia Slams Houthis for Continued Attacks on Yemen’s Civilian, Economic Locations

Saudi Arabia condemned on Tuesday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for their continued attacks on civilian and economic locations in Yemen. The Foreign Ministry slammed the Houthis for also targeting global energy and marine trade routes. Such practices confirm the Houthis’ ongoing approach in increasing the suffering of the Yemeni people…

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King Salman Decrees Wednesday a National Holiday after Saudi Victory over Argentina

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz decreed that Wednesday be a national holiday in celebration of the Kingdom’s victory against Argentina during the FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had suggested the holiday for employees and students. The…

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Saudi Arabia Registers Increase in Fish Production Self-Sufficiency

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture revealed progress in self-sufficiency in fish production, as it aims to increase the per capita fish consumption from 9 to 13 kilograms annually. The ministry said on Monday that fish production in Saudi Arabia increased from 32,000 tons in 2016 to 119,000…

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Saudi Energy Minister Denies Output Increase Discussion

Saudi Arabia on Monday said that OPEC+ was sticking with oil output cuts and could take further measures to balance the market amid falling prices, denying a report it was considering boosting output to 500,000 barrels per day, according to state news agency SPA. "It is well-known that OPEC+ does…

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Yemen FM Says Houthi Practices Are a Threat to Int’l Security

Bahrain's Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa called for continuing the joint work aimed at reinforcing international and regional security and stability. He received the British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly on the sidelines of the 18th edition of the IISS Manama Dialogue. Prince Salman noted that Bahrain remains a…

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Rock out to local and international stars this weekend

Hailed as the biggest international music festival in the Kingdom, the "Very Festival 2022" will feature an impressive line-up of international and Thai artists, at Wonder World Park, Ram Intra Km10, from Friday to Sunday starting at 12.30pm.

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Saudi Crown Prince Orders Govt Agencies to Support Qatar’s Hosting of World Cup

Saudi Sports Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal revealed on Sunday that Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, had ordered that all of the Kingdom’s ministries, agencies and government departments offer any additional support needed by their counterparts in Qatar as it hosts the FIFA World Cup.…

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Reducing Tension, Promoting Dialogue

Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji stressed that Saudi Arabia continues to support efforts aimed at reducing tensions, confronting challenges, promoting dialogue and strengthening partnership between all countries. Addressing the Manama Dialogue on Saturday, Al-Khuraiji said his country has offered many initiatives in this regard, adding: “The Kingdom of Saudi…

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Saudi Arabia Always Pursues Political Solution in Yemen in Spite of Wrong Interpretations

Observers of the situation in Yemen find that Riyadh has used diplomacy to reach a solution to the war-torn country’s crisis and end the coup of the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Saudi Arabia has remained committed to its allies in Yemen. It has not abandoned them, making it difficult for the…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Speaker of Thai Senate

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Saturday at his residence in the Thai capital, the Senate Speaker, Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, and several chairmen of the council's committees. During the meeting, the two sides discussed aspects of bilateral relations. The Crown Prince also met separately with members of…

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‘False solutions’: scepticism over Saudi carbon capture plan

Kingdom’s Cop27 announcement of new storage hub part of pattern of delaying fossil fuel transition, experts say

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Ecotourism... A Future Direction for Investment in Saudi Arabia

A Saudi investment forum has highlighted ecotourism as one of the most prominent investment shifts in the Kingdom during the coming period. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud, Governor of Qassim region, stressed the importance of overcoming obstacles for investors, pointing to cooperation in this regard with the Commerce Ministry…

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