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Biden Leaves Saudi Arabia after 2-Day Visit

US President Joe Biden left Jeddah on Saturday after a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, during which he participated in the Jeddah Security and Development Summit. The President was seen off at the Royal Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to…

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Saudi Arabia, US Sign MoU to Promote Cybersecurity Cooperation

The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Cybersecurity Cooperation with the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The MoU was signed on the sidelines of US President Joe Biden’s visit to the Kingdom. It aims to promote bilateral…

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US Doubles Visa Time for Saudis

Saudi citizens will soon be able to obtain 10-year visitor visas, double the current validity, in an agreement during US President Joe Biden's visit to Saudi Arabia. The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia announced Saturday the agreement extends the validity of visitor visas for Saudi citizens from five years to…

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Saudi Arabia Signs Artemis Accords with NASA to Explore Moon and Mars

Saudi Arabia signed on Saturday the Artemis Accords with NASA to join the international alliance in civil exploration and the use of the moon, Mars, meteorites, and comets for peace and the beneficial use of space for all of humanity, and to bring Man back on the moon. The Artemis…

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Saudi Arabia Signs 56 Agreements to Prevent Double Taxation

In line with Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia is seeking to strengthen its international presence by attracting foreign capital for investment, obtaining tax exemptions for government investments, and exchanging customs information. Asharq Al-Awsat obtained a copy of a recent report issued by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority which showed that…

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Jubeir Says Biden's Visit is Huge Indication of Kingdom's Regional, Int’l Role

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir affirmed that Saudi Arabia and the US have strong historical and strategic relations in all fields. Jubeir said the visit of the US president is an excellent indication of the Kingdom's role in the region and the world, noting that the…

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Jeddah Communique Stresses Importance of Saudi-US Strategic Partnership

A joint Saudi-US statement reviewed aspects of the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US over the coming decades with the aim of advancing their mutual interests and a common vision for a more peaceful, secure, prosperous, and stable Middle East. This came following the visit of President Joe…

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Joe Biden expects more Saudi oil after trip to kingdom

RIYADH: President Joe Biden said he expects further oil supply increases from Saudi Arabia to help tame fuel costs at home after a landmark meeting with the kingdom’s rulers.

The Times of India

Joe Biden lands in Saudi Arabia seeking to halt shift towards Russia and China

Analysis: US president aiming to convince Jeddah to increase oil supply in order to calm global energy markets

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Biden at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and US President Joe Biden held talks at the al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Friday. Talks focused on aspects of cooperation between their countries and ways to confront regional and world challenges. Saudi and American officials attended…

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Biden Departs Israel, Palestinian Territories to Saudi Arabia

US President Joe Biden departed on Friday Israel and the Palestinian Territories, heading to Saudi Arabia, the second stop of his tour of the Middle East. He will carry out a two-day visit to the Kingdom where he will hold a bilateral meeting with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…

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Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Raises Prospects of Strengthening Investment Partnerships

President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia will likely raise the level of economic partnerships and increase bilateral trade and investments between the US and the Kingdom, economists predicted, adding that the trip might give strategic ties a push in the right direction. The strategic partnership shared between the US…

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Morocco Firefighters Battle Infernos as Villagers Flee

Hundreds of Moroccan firefighters and soldiers battled late Thursday to put out at least four infernos ripping through forests in the north of the kingdom, officials said. The fires, fanned by strong winds in the four areas, have not resulted in any casualties so far, but nearly 500 families were…

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Saudi Arabia to open its airspace for all air carriers - statement

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said late on Thursday that Saudi Arabia decided to open the Kingdom's airspace for all air carriers that meet the requirements of "the authority for overflying".

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Modon Proceeds Towards Completing Infrastructure in Saudi Industrial Cities

Saudi industrial cities are witnessing tangible progress to become the preferred investment destination. During the past year, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) updated its strategy in line with Vision 2030. The strategy seeks to place Modon as the best investment destination through several initiatives to…

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King Salman Receives Calls from Arab Leaders after Success of Hajj

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a number of telephone calls from Arab leaders, who congratulated Saudi Arabia on the successful organization of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. He received calls from United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s King…

Irish Mirror

Kerry opt against meet and greet with fans ahead of All-Ireland final due to Covid-19 concerns

The Kingdom usually hold an open day for supporters prior to them playing in an All-Ireland final

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How Saudi Arabia Changed Hajj Management over 100 Years

This year’s Hajj season, which concluded yesterday, saw great success despite the political, health and economic woes worldwide. More so, Hajj 2022 marks a centennial passing on the Saudi government’s organization of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah. Over the course of a century, the Kingdom demonstrated exceptional ability in…

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Indonesian VP to Asharq Al-Awsat: We will Invite Russia, Ukraine Presidents to G20 Summit

Indonesian Vice President Maaruf Amin stressed that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict creates geopolitical division, slows global economic development, and increases the prices of essential commodities. Indonesia is one of the G20 countries and the group's president for 2022.

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Saudi Crown Prince Inaugurates 2nd Phase of Historic Mosques Development Project

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, inaugurated on Tuesday the second phase of Prince Mohammed bin Salman project to develop historic mosques. The project aims to rehabilitate and restore 130 historical mosques throughout the Kingdom. The second phase of the project covers 30 mosques:…

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Motivating Global Brands to Use Smart Technologies in Saudi Products

Michael Marshall, Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels Group, revealed the imminent opening of the Anantara resort in Saudi Arabia, specifically in the Diriyah region, stressing that the group intended to expand its hotels in the country over the coming years. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Marshall noted that…

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Indonesia Religious Affairs Minister: Promotion of ‘Wasatiyah’ Prevents Muslim Divisions

Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Qoumas stressed that the solution to uniting Muslims lies in promoting religious or Islamic “Wasatiyyah”, or moderation. The adoption of this approach will help prevent division between people, he told Asharq Al-Awsat. On Saudi Arabia’s role in serving the Hajj pilgrims, he said the Kingdom’s…

Irish Mirror

Parallels between O'Shea and Cluxton's heroics should give The Kingdom cause for optimism for years to come

Stephen Cluxton's last minute winner signalled a changing of the guard, with Dublin becoming the Kings of football. Will Seanie O'Shea's strike in years to come prove to be a similar moment?

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Paris Seeks to Build Strategic Partnership with Riyadh in Energy, Aviation

French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ludovic Pouille said that his country was seeking to build a strategic partnership with the Kingdom that includes several vital sectors, including aviation and energy. “The strategic partnership that we intend to build with the Kingdom is twofold, as our ambition is not only to…

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British-Iraqi Travels on Foot Across 11 Countries to Make it to Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s acting Minister of Media, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi received on Sunday Adam Mohammed, a British citizen of Iraqi decent, who came to the Kingdom on foot from the United Kingdom to perform the Hajj, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Meeting in Mina, Mohammed briefed the minister on his ten-month…

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