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Saudi Arabia Establishes Duty-Free Markets in Airports, Ports

Saudi Arabia has opened a new trade path by approving the establishment of duty-free markets in airports, seaports, and land ports.

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Iraq’s Security, Stability

The Saudi government reiterated Riyadh’s support to everything that would ensure the security and stability of Iraq. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the government meeting that was held in Jeddah. King Salman briefed the ministers on the message he received from China’s President Xi…

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Saudi Non-oil Economy Reaches Highest Level since October 2021

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil economic growth reached a 10-month high in August, according to the latest Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data from S&P Global. The Kingdom’s PMI climbed to 57.7 in August, up from 56.3 in July and the highest since October 2021.

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Saudi Arabia Pumps $80 Bn to Develop Local Content

The estimated value of government competitions that meet the requirements of local content and localization amounted to $80 billion since the launch of legislation until the first half of 2022, announced Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Ibrahim AlKhorayef. He said that developing local content requires integrated work and…

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Saudi Arabia Donates $3.5 Million to 2 IAEA Initiatives

Saudi Arabia has announced a donation of $2.5 million to the initiative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to modernize its Seibersdorf laboratories (ReNuAL2), which will contribute to strengthening the nuclear and radiological regulatory capabilities to maximize the uses of nuclear techniques and provide resources and services to IAEA…

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David Clifford and Kerry's All-Ireland heroes meet Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou

The Kingdom are still on a high after lifting the Sam Maguire Cup this summer for the first time since 2014.

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Saudi Arabia Issues Regulations Governing Tourist Visas

Saudi Arabia’s new plan for regulating tourism visas, which includes 13 items, aligns with the Kingdom’s efforts to develop the tourism sector and the objectives of Kingdom Vision 2030, according to experts. Single-entry visas are valid for three months and multiple-entry visas last for one year. The single-entry option allows…

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Pakistan Thanks Saudi Leadership for Support in Wake of Devastating Floods

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed on Friday Islamabad’s gratitude to the Saudi leadership for the support it extended in wake of the devastating floods that swept the country. The FM held telephone talks with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. He praised the Kingdom for…

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1,200 Figures Shape the Future of Esports in Saudi Arabia

The widely anticipated Next World Forum, which will be attended by gamers and esports experts from around the world, kicks off in Riyadh on the seventh of September and runs for two days. Next World Forum begins with a panel discussion entitled Saudi Spotlight: What Now, What Next, in which…

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Saudi Arabia Seeks to Support Future Economies, Bridge Digital Divides

Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology, said on Thursday the Kingdom has taken bold steps to support future economies and innovation. The minister revealed efforts to bridge the digital divide and to foster green energy projects in the northwestern NEOM region. He stressed that the Kingdom’s…

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Saudi Arabia Eases Tourist E-Visa Requirements for GCC Residents

Saudi Arabia will allow Gulf residents to easily apply for its e-Visa and residents of the UK, US and EU to get a visa on arrival as the Kingdom bids to attract 100 million visitors annually. The announcement was made on Thursday, and follows a decree signed by the Kingdom’s…

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Saudi Central Bank Facilitates Entry of Fintech Companies into Kingdom’s Market

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) on Wednesday announced that it has updated the Framework of its Regulatory Sandbox. The move is part of its efforts to achieve several national strategic goals by promoting the regulatory sandbox's involvement in the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), a key objective of the Saudi…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Probe into Asir Region Incident

Saudi Public Prosecution has launched a probe into an incident in the Kingdom’s southern Asir region. The investigation was issued in “reference to video footage circulated through social media… showing an incident inside the Social Education House in the Khamis Mushait Governorate in the Asir region,” a Public Prosecution source…

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Gen Z icon Beabadoobee set for her debut Bangkok concert

Filipino-British singer/songwriter Beabadoobee will perform her first show in the Kingdom "Beatopia Tour 2022 Live In Bangkok" at Samyan Mitrtown Hall of Samyan Mitrtown, Rama IV Road, on Sept 19 at 8pm.

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Saudi Arabia Calls on Iraqi Parties to Protect Country

Saudi Arabia expressed on Tuesday its sorrow over the loss of life during clashes that rocked Iraq on Monday. The Foreign Ministry called on all parties and political forces to stand united to “preserve the gains of the people.” It added that it was following the developments in Iraq with…

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Saudi woman gets 45-year prison term for social media posts -rights group

A Saudi Arabian court has sentenced a woman to 45 years in prison for social media posts, a rights group said, in the latest example of a crackdown on women activists that followed a visit by U.S. President Joe Biden to the kingdom.

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Saudi Factories Pass Global SIRI Index for Transformation towards 4th Industrial Revolution

Fifty-eight factories under the Saudi Authority for Industrial and Technology Zones (Modon) have passed the global Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) that measures the level of facilities created to back the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Saudi Arabia is moving towards harnessing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as artificial…

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Guantanamo Detainees Chat with their Saudi Families via Video Calls

A number of families of Saudi detainees in Guantanamo managed to communicate with their relatives in August, after the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) organized seven video calls. The SRCA said that its initiative to enable the detainees to contact their families was a humanitarian step to help restore family…

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IMF: Saudi Arabia Reaping Benefits of Transparent Economic, Financial Policies

Saudi Arabia is reaping the fruits of success after implementing transparent economic and financial policies, good management of the coronavirus crisis and carrying out economic reforms that have led to increased job opportunities and continued improvement in living standards, revealed IMF Mission Chief for Saudi Arabia Amine Mati. The Kingdom’s…

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Saudi Arabia Is World's Top Dates Exporter

Saudi Arabia was the world’s top exporter of dates in 2021, revealed Trendmap. The Kingdom topped a list of 113 export countries, reaping 1.215 billion riyals (324 million dollars) from selling dates. This means dates are among the most important sectors that help in raising national investments and exports, achieving…

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Saudi Arabia Expresses Solidarity with Pakistan over Flood Victims

Saudi Arabia has expressed solidarity with Pakistan where torrential rains and floods have caused casualties, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom’s sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the deceased and to the government of Pakistan, it said. The…

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Saudi Arabia Launches 20 New Flight Routes to Europe

Saudi Arabia launched 20 new routes linking the Kingdom to new cities in Europe through Wizz Air, Europe's fastest-growing airline. The airline will introduce new destinations from Bucharest, Budapest, Catania, Larnaca, Milan, Naples, Rome, Tirana, Varna, Venice, and Vienna to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The General Authority of Civil Aviation…

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World Cup Fans to Get Saudi Visas

Saudi Arabia will offer multiple-entry visas to fans at the Qatar World Cup, officials said on Thursday. People with a Hayya Card, which is reserved for ticket-holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament, will be able to apply for the electronic visas, the foreign ministry said. The move…

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King Salman Orders Investments Worth $1Bln in Pakistan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered investments worth USD1 billion in Pakistan in reflection of the Kingdom’s support to Pakistan’s economy and people. The announcement was made during a telephone call received by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah from his Pakistani…

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UAE’s Burjeel Holdings to Invest $1 Billion in Saudi Arabia Health Sector

The UAE-based healthcare provider Burjeel Holdings signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Ministry of Investment that includes working with local institutions. The company, which owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities, will invest up to SAR3.75 billion ($1 billion) in the Kingdom by 2030.

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