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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2022

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,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia Takes 2nd Place Among 'COVID-19 Resilience Rankings'

Saudi Arabia ranked second among the countries that have coexisted with the pandemic in Bloomberg's COVID Resilience Ranking for January 2022, which highlights how the "world's biggest 53 economies are responding to the same once-in-a-generation threat." The Kingdom has shown qualitative progress that reflects the effectiveness of the health and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia Records 3,913 New COVID-19 Cases

The Health Ministry said Saturday that Saudi Arabia recorded 3,913 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the Kingdom to 679,384. The ministry reported two deaths from complications caused by the COVID-19 disease, pushing the number of fatalities to 8,933. According to the ministry’s daily report, the recovery…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2022

Kerry fans torn as Kingdom release 'traditional look' new jersey ahead of 2022 season

The new design is centred around the county's famous crest

Irish Mirror · Jan 28, 2022

Cirque du Soleil to Present Major International Performances in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed an agreement with the entertainment group Cirque du Soleil to enhance cooperation between the two and enable the world-renowned circus to present its creative performances in the Kingdom. The agreement was signed by the Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Theater and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

New horizons for a historic friendship

Saudi Arabia and India share a historic camaraderie and, their relationship has made several strides through centuries

The Hindu · Jan 27, 2022

Saudi Arabia, China Discuss Defense Cooperation

Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman has met via videoconference with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the defense and military fields, means to develop them and issues of mutual interest,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 27, 2022

Saudi-Arabia’s Savvy Gaming buys ESL Gaming and FACEIT for $1.5 billion

The Saudi Arabia-backed Savvy Gaming is funded by the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund.

Input · Jan 26, 2022

Thai Products Expected to Increase Competitiveness in Saudi Market

Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, visited Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as part of the Kingdom's efforts to strengthen mutual relations and build bridges of communication with all world countries. Following the visit, Saudi investors expect an increase in the competitiveness of rice prices and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 26, 2022