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King Salman Addresses Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims Around the World

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, said Saturday that the Kingdom was able this year to increase the number of pilgrims to a total of a million - from inside and outside the country - due to positive efforts made in tackling the…

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Pakistan Ulama Council Chairman: Hajj is for Worship

Chairman of the Pakistan Ulama Council, Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Affairs, Sheikh Tahir Ashrafi affirmed that doubt casters targeting Saudi Arabia’s role in organizing the Hajj pilgrimage are inexperienced in managing large crowds and are unaware of the efforts the Kingdom exerts…

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White House: Biden Will Hold Bilateral Talks with Saudi Leadership

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced that US President Joe Biden would meet the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a bilateral meeting during his visit to the Kingdom on July 15 and 16. Biden begins his official…

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Saudi Arabia Develops 3 Applications to Facilitate Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is keen on making use of technological initiatives and finding ways to simplify procedures as it vies to improve the services provided to the one million Hajj pilgrims making their holy journey this year. The aim is to facilitate Hajj applications of citizens…

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OIC Secretary-General: E-Draw Consolidated Fairness in Pilgrim Selection

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, said that the success of the Hajj seasons every year was “a clear message to all those who question Saudi Arabia’s leading role in serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat,…

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Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Catering to Neediest Citizens amid Rising Costs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired on Monday a meeting of the council's meeting at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The council reviewed a number of economic and development issues, including…

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Irish rockers The Script to make Thailand return in September

Top Irish pop-rock band The Script will make a comeback to the Kingdom with a myriad of their hits during "The Script Greatest Hits Live In Bangkok" at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, on Sept 28 at 8.30pm.

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Paul Casey, a former UNICEF ambassador, is the latest player to join Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf

Casey was previously against playing in the Kingdom, but has teed it up in the Saudi International the last two years.

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Rima bint Bandar Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Protect Arabian Leopard

Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan, Saudi Ambassador to the United States and founding president of the Catmosphere organization, described her country’s efforts to protect the Arabian Leopard as one of the most prominent global models. In the presence of Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan, Saudi Ambassador to Britain,…

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Saudi Hajj Ministry: Available Vacancies, Registration to Continue Till Their Booked

Vacant seats are available for an estimated 150,000 pilgrims residing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, revealed Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Spokesman Hisham Saeed. He added that the ministry allowed registration for the vacancies through concerned companies. However, Saeed noted that the process of verifying the controls is ultimately…

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Saudi Crown Prince Unveils Aspirations, Priorities for the Kingdom’s Development, Innovation and Research

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled on Thursday the national aspirations and priorities for research, development and innovation in the Kingdom for the next two decades. Those are based on four main priorities, namely human health, environmental sustainability and basic needs, leadership in energy and industry, and future economies.…

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20 Projects to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Creative Scene

Saudi Arabia’s cultural and creative scene is bracing for 20 new projects and initiatives widening its horizons.

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Saudi Offers 76 Investment Opportunities in Military, Defense Industries

Saudi Arabia has revealed that it has an estimated 76 investment opportunities in six different areas of defense and military industries. Ayma al-Hazmi, head of the Saudi Local Content and Government Procurement Committee at the Federation of Saudi Chambers, stressed that the General Authority for Military Industries plays important roles…

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Saudi Ambassador Visits Southern Suburbs, Underlines Lebanon’s Pluralism

Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Walid Bukhari visited on Monday Scholar Ali Fadlallah at his home in the southern suburbs of Beirut, offering condolences on the 12th anniversary of the passing away of his father, Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah. The two officials touched on recent developments in Lebanon and the region.…

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Saudi Banking Sector Stimulates FinTech, Entrepreneurship

The Saudi Central Bank inaugurated the HORIZON Center at al-Bilad Bank to create a coherent environment that ensures support for digital entrepreneurial projects. Last May, the Saudi Cabinet adopted the financial technology strategy so that the Kingdom would be among the leading countries in the field of FinTech, with Riyadh…

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King Salman Receives Message from Emir of Qatar

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a written message from Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on boosting the fraternal bilateral ties between their countries. The message was received by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during…

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Saudi Minister of Industry: We Have Identified 50 Mining Sites to Offer to Investors

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Al-Khorayef said that the Kingdom has identified 50 sites that are believed to contain minerals in commercial quantities.

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New Companies Law Stimulates Saudi Commercial System

The Saudi Cabinet approved a new Companies Law in line with international best practices to promote the commercial system in the Kingdom. Experts told Asharq Al-Awsat that amending regulations and legislation, including the current project, will attract more businesses to the country. It improves establishment governance, facilitates the regulatory procedures,…

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Khalid al-Faisal to Asharq Al-Awsat: Spiteful Parties Are Undermining Saudi Role in Holding the Hajj

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of the Makkah Region and President of the Central Hajj Committee, is overseeing the preparations to hold this year’s holy Hajj pilgrimage. He presided over a meeting of the Central Hajj Committee at Mina, extending his gratitude…

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Agreement Signed to Advance Saudi Contracting Sector

President of the Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) Zakaria al-Abdul Qader revealed that the number of workers in the contracting sector has reached three million in various professions. He revealed that 165,000 companies operate in the contracting sector in the Kingdom, ranging from small, to medium, and large enterprises. He said…

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Saudi Arabia, Italy to Boost Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Saudi Arabia and Italy underscored on Monday their strategic relations and determination to further expand their economic partnership. Addressing the Saudi-Italian Investment Forum being in Riyadh, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammad al-Jadaan discussed the national economy and the "enormous" investment opportunities available. He said his country is going through an economic…

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Saudi to Adopt Global Index for Driving 4th Industrial Revolution in Kingdom’s Factories

Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) signed on Sunday a partnership with the Singapore-based International Center for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) to drive the adoption of the Industry 4.0 focused and Singapore-developed Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) throughout the Kingdom. The SIRI comprises a suite of digital frameworks…

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King of Bahrain, Saudi FM Discuss Latest Developments

King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa received in Manama on Sunday Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. King…

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1st Saudi-American Joint Exhibition of Photography Held in Tabuk Region

The Association of Culture and Arts in Tabuk Region has held the first Saudi-American Joint Exhibition of Photography in the region in the presence of the US Consul General in Jeddah, Faris Asad, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The attendees toured the three-day exhibition, being organized by the…

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Saudi Health Ministry Provides Services to More Than 216,000 Pilgrims at Kingdom’s Ports

The Saudi Ministry of Health has provided medical services to 216,981 pilgrims who entered the Kingdom via land, air, and seaports, from the beginning of the pilgrims' arrival until Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday. According to the ministry, a total of 10,101 pilgrims received preventive treatment for meningitis,…

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