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Riyadh Economic Forum Studies Effects of Transition to New Work System

The Riyadh Economic Forum is currently studying the prospects and challenges of the new work system, including flexible and remote employment, given its importance in the labor market, especially following the Kingdom’s successful experience in adopting modern patterns during the Covid-19 pandemic. The establishment of the Riyadh Economic Forum, which…

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Al-Hakim in Riyadh...Sadr Calls for Public Dialogue

Well-informed Iraqi sources expressed their optimism about the visit made by the leader of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, to Saudi Arabia and considered it a positive sign for Baghdad. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, the sources said that Al-Hakim’s trip to the Kingdom was of great importance at the…

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Uzbekistan President Meets with OIC Head, IsDB President

The president of Uzbekistan met with the secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation during an official trip to the Kingdom on Thursday. Shavkat Mirziyoyev hailed Hissein Brahim Taha for leading the OIC’s efforts to promote joint Islamic action and consolidate the spirit of Islamic solidarity. The president stressed that…

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Khalid bin Salman: Operating Aden Hospital Underlines Kingdom’s Continued Efforts to Support Yemeni People

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman on Thursday congratulated Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council and the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen for signing a contract to operate Aden General Hospital for three years. “As part of the continued Kingdom’s efforts to provide support to the Yemeni…

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Saudi Poetry Collection about ‘Qibla of the World’

Saudi poet and Advisor to the Ministry of Communication and Information, Mohammed Abes, released his new poetry collection “Qibla of the World…Songs of Earth and Human” in collaboration with the Abha Literary Club and Dar al-Intishar Publishing, Lebanon. The 125-page collection includes patriotic poems dedicated to different regions in the…

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Saudi Embassy in Tunisia Says Following up on Killing of National in Bizerte

The Saudi embassy in Tunisia said it was following up on the killing of a Saudi national in the city of Bizerte. It received the news with deep sadness, adding that had monitored the related developments with Tunisian authorities. It was revealed that he was killed by his Tunisian brother-in-law.…

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Saudi Govt Hails Economic Efforts to Achieve Goals of Vision 2030

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday efforts in various sectors throughout the Kingdom to maximize the economic impact of achieving the goals of Vision 2030. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers reviewed the messages received…

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Saudi Agriculture Sector Grows 7.8%

The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture (MEWA) stated that the Kingdom’s agricultural gross domestic product (GDP) rose 7.8% to SAR72.25 billion ($19.2 billion) in 2021, compared to SAR67.05 billion ($17.8 billion) a year earlier, recording the highest growth rate in five years. In a statement, the ministry indicated that…

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Millions of Domestic Flights Reflect Rise in Tourism Indicators in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia witnessed unprecedented growth in domestic cultural tourism, with over 10.5 million trips taking place in the first ten months of 2021, according to the Cultural Status Report by the Ministry of Culture. The Ministry publishes the report every two years to create a basis for monitoring the cultural…

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SAMA: ePayments Exceeded Cash for 1st Time in Saudi Arabia in 2021

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) released on Sunday a report on the results of an extensive study to measure payment methods in Saudi Arabia in 2021. The report aimed to assess consumer payment habits (cash and non-cash) across all market sectors, individuals, business, and the government sector. A key objective…

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Saudi Arabia, South Africa to Discuss Agreements on Technologies, Green Economy, Hydrogen

A senior South African diplomat said that negotiations were underway to sign cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia that would cover various sectors, including agriculture, industry, green economy, climate and technology. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, South Africa’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Mogobo David Magabe, said that his country was…

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Egypt Stresses Solidarity with Saudi Arabia in Confronting Terrorism

Egypt stressed on Saturday its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in “confronting everything that threatens its security and stability.” A foreign ministry statement said Cairo stands by the Kingdom in confronting all forms of terrorism, violence and extremism. Egypt made its remarks after a man wanted by the Saudi State Security…

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Saudi Arabia Allows All Types of Visa Holders to Perform Umrah

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said Saturday it has made it possible for holders of all types of visas and those coming from all countries for the purpose of tourism and visits to perform Umrah during their stay in the Kingdom. The ministry stated that those who qualify…

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Saudi FM Holds Bilateral Talks with Maltese Counterpart

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Maltese counterpart Ian Borg during his visit to Malta. The two ministers discussed bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Malta and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields, in addition to discussing the most prominent issues of…

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Saudi Dates Sector Faces 5 Challenges

The Federation of Saudi Chambers said there are five challenges facing the development of the date sector in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is hoping the sector would make significant contributions to its GDP. First Vice President of the Federation Tariq al-Haidari said the sector faces weak marketing, especially e-marketing. Haidari…

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Saudi Arabia Prepares to Launch Individual Savings Sukuk

The Saudi Ministry of Finance and the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) are seeking to develop and launch individual savings Sukuk to motivate individuals to design better plans for the future and seek strategic partnerships with the private sector. The two entities signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SNB…

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Saudi Arabia Issues 900,000 Umrah Permits, Visas

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Hajj Minister Abdulfattah Mashat has confirmed that there are no restrictions on the number of people allowed to perform Umrah from outside the Kingdom.

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King Salman Receives Message from President of Bangladesh

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a written message from President of Bangladesh Mohammad Abdul Hamid. The written tackled bilateral ties between Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh. Abdul Hamid also expressed his country’s support to the Kingdom’s bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh.…

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Saudi Arabia: Stability of Oil Market Pivotal to Kingdom’s Energy Strategy

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the great need to commit to oil production in line with the agreements reached by OPEC and OPEC+. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The government tackled the outcomes of 31st…

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Saudi Arabia Operates New Salwa Crossing with Qatar

Prince Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Eastern Province, launched on Monday the trial operation of the passengers’ section at the new Salwa crossing, which links Saudi Arabia with Qatar. He noted that the crossing would primarily contribute to enhancing vehicle and passenger traffic, in addition to promoting…

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Foreign Capital Represents 39% of Saudi Industrial Sector Investments

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said on Sunday that foreign or joint capital investments represent about 39 percent of the total investments in the industrial sector in the Kingdom. The ministry also revealed that the total number of existing and under construction factories until the end of last…

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Oxford Economics Predicts Saudi Economy to Cross $1 Trln Mark in 2022

Oxford Economics has predicted that the Saudi economy will cross the trillion-dollar mark for the first time this year. The leader in global economic forecasting and econometric analysis pointed out that the growth rate of Saudi Arabia's national product will reach 7.5 % during 2022. The International Monetary Fund has…

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Legendary singer Engelbert Humperdinck set for Thailand tour

Legendary pop singer Engelbert Humperdinck will kick off his tour across the Kingdom with the live concert "The Legendary Engelbert Humperdinck In Hua Hin", at the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort in Prachuap Khiri Khan, on Aug 20 at 6pm.

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Saudi Industry Minister: Percentage of National Products in Some Retail Stores Reaches 70%

The Saudi Exports Development Authority has signed joint cooperation agreements with the largest retail stores in the Kingdom with the aim of allocating to display national goods that apply to the “Saudi Made” identity, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. The largest local stores in the Kingdom began to allocate…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza

Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced on Saturday the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a statement that the Kingdom stands by the Palestinian people, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities to end the escalation. It also said the international…

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