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Saudi Arabia Urges its Citizens to Leave Ukraine

Saudi Arabia urged on Saturday its citizens in Ukraine to leave the country immediately. The Kingdom's embassy in Kyiv also called on all Saudis to delay travel to Ukraine. It said Saudis in Ukraine must contact it immediately to facilitate their departure. Kuwait on Saturday had called on its citizens…

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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has made a phone call to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the…

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Saudi Arabia Pushes for Oil Market Balance, Stability

Saudi Arabia is exerting strenuous efforts to achieve the stability of the oil sector in the global economy, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed, during a telephone call with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, the importance of maintaining the balance…

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Saudi Arabia Completes Institutional Transformation of its Airports

Saudi Arabia has completed the institutional transformation of its airports towards improving the passenger experience aiming to become among the most competitive airports in the world. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Matarat Holding Company announced the completion of the institutional transformation of 25 of the Kingdom's airports…

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King Salman, Biden Reaffirm Strong Strategic Ties in Phone Call

King Salman received a call from US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, during which the two leaders reaffirmed the historic and strategic ties between the Kingdom and the United States. They discussed the need to strengthen cooperation and achieve stability in the region and world. Biden stressed the US commitment…

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Biden pledges US support against Houthi attacks to Saudi king

US president speaks by phone to Saudi King Salman amid intensifying Yemeni rebel attacks on the Gulf kingdom.

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MAWANI Issues Agency License to OOCL

The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has issued shipping agent rights to Hong Kong-based container transportation and logistics giant Orient Overseas Cargo Line Co. (OOCL) to pursue activities as a foreign investor across all Saudi ports for a period of three years. The license was granted following OOCL's fulfillment of all…

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Saudi Arabia Issues E-Billing to Support SMEs

The Saudi cabinet announced that the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has the right to offer financial support to targeted institutions on the e-billing list whose annual revenues do not exceed $813,000. Several specialists told Asharq Al-Awsat that Saudi Arabia aims to stimulate and develop small and medium enterprises (SMEs)…

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Saudi Govt Reiterates Kingdom's Firm Commitment to Combating Terrorism

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's firm commitment to combating terrorism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in person in Riyadh. The government highlighted the Kingdom's speech before the annual briefing of ambassadors of member states of…

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Bahrain Launches Golden Residency Visa

The Bahraini government announced the launch of the Golden Residency Visa, part of a series of economic initiatives within the Economic Recovery Plan. The visa will contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Bahrain, supporting development paths across various economic, investment, and service sectors. It will also attract talent and open…

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Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show to Feature Industry Giants

Under the patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the World Defense Exhibition - the most important global event in the field of defense and security - in the presence and participation of the giants of the aviation, security and defense industries from 37 countries.…

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Kuwaiti Companies to Invest $90 Mln in Eastern Saudi Arabia

Kuwaiti investors have signed two investment contracts with the Eastern Province Municipality in Saudi Arabia to establish entertainment centers and a commercial mall, with a value of 340 million riyals ($90.6 million). “Attracting investors from outside the Kingdom indicates that the Eastern Province possesses an attractive infrastructure for establishing investments…

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Saudi Arabia: Umrah Performers Must Present Negative PCR Test

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah updated the procedures for entering Saudi Arabia for Umrah performers and visitors to ensure their health and safety. The Ministry explained that based on reports of the competent authorities regarding the measures taken by the Kingdom to counter the coronavirus and its variants,…

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GAMI Establishes Human Capital Roadmap in Saudi Military Industries

The Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) launched the human capital strategy for the local military industries sector. Saudi ministers stressed the importance of localizing the military sector to enhance skills and support the development system through the required policies and regulations. The ministers indicated that GAMI has a…

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Report Highlights Saudi Incentives for New Technologies, 4th Industrial Revolution Solutions

A recent report revealed five advantages and incentives to enable Saudi Arabia to implement the technologies and solutions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including the presence of digital infrastructure equipped with 5G technology, and the Kingdom’s financial and investment capabilities. The Kingdom inaugurated last year a dedicated center on the…

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World Mourns Moroccan Child Rayan

The world mourned on Sunday the passing of Moroccan child Rayan, who was trapped in a well in northern Moroccan for five days and died before rescuers were able to reach him. The saga had engrossed the Kingdom and the world and his death reverberated across the globe. Rayan Awram,…

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UAE's Flydubai Adds AlUla to its Network in Saudi Arabia

Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced the start of flights to AlUla in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate this route from Dubai. The carrier will also resume its operations to Yanbu growing its network in the Kingdom to six points including Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh, state…

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Technology, Investments Boost Saudi Arabia's Shift to Digital Economy

LEAP 2022, the global technology platform, uncovered Saudi Arabia's readiness to address technical solutions and requirements that can address future challenges amid the development of the sector in the Kingdom. Several international companies asserted to Asharq Al-Awsat the importance of the conference, which revealed the future technologies, stressing that Saudi…

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Bahrain, Israel Sign Security Cooperation Agreement

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa received in Manama on Thursday Benny Gantz, the first Israeli defense minister to visit the Kingdom. During the trip, Bahrain and Israel signed a security cooperation agreement, the first between Israel and a Gulf nation, since establishing diplomatic relations with Manama and Abu…

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King Abdullah II: Saudi Arabia’s Security is an Integral Part of Jordan, Region's Safety

Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the security of Saudi Arabia was an integral part of that of Jordan and the region, reiterating his condemnation of the Houthi attacks on the Kingdom. He also emphasized the consolidated brotherly ties that unite his country with Saudi Arabia and his keenness to enhance…

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Abdulaziz bin Salman: Energy Security Essential to Growth, Facing Climate Challenges

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Wednesday that the Kingdom was committed to its pledges to reduce carbon emissions and address the climate crisis. He emphasized that energy security constituted a necessary basis for the prosperity of the global economy, and for achieving a smooth transition to deal…

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Joe O'Connor named Kerry captain despite never starting game for Kingdom

The Austin Stacks midfield man, who is currently out with a knee injury, was nominated by his club

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Saudi Arabia Announces $6.4 Billion Investments in Future Tech

Saudi Arabia has launched investments worth $6.4 billion in future technologies, the Saudi minister of communication and information technology said on Tuesday, as the Kingdom races to diversify its economy from oil. The investments announced on Tuesday include a $2 billion joint venture between eWTP Arabia Capital, a fund backed…

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Saudi Shura Council Approves Draft Amendment to Flag

The Saudi Shura Council unanimously approved on Monday a draft amendment to the flag, emblem and national anthem system, which was submitted by member Saad Al-Otaibi, in order to keep pace with the Kingdom’s progress and to protect the state emblem. Amending the flag, which was issued nearly 50 years…

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Saudi Arabia Supports Protection of Int’l Cultural Heritage Efforts with $30Mln Donation

Saudi Arabia’s Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan announced on Monday that the Kingdom is donating $30 million to support the work of the ALIPH Foundation, the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas. Prince Badr announced the donation during the foundation’s second donors’ conference,…

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