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Saudi Arabia to Host Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics and Integrity

The Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics, and Integrity is scheduled take place in Riyadh on Tuesday with broad international participation. UNESCO representatives, sports ministers from around the world, and senior sports figures and experts are set to attend. This forum is the first of its kind at the…

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Arab Gulf Program for Development, UNICEF Sign Cooperation Agreement

The Arab Gulf Program for Development (AGFUND) announced funding to support UNICEF's response to the cholera outbreak in Lebanon and to prevent the spread of waterborne diseases again. The agreement was signed in Riyadh on Monday by Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of…

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Saudi, Malaysian FMs Discuss Boosting Bilateral Ties

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Riyadh on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart Dr. Zambry Abdul Kadir. The tackled cooperation between their countries and ways to develop it in all fields. They also discussed regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them. The…

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3rd Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum Kicks Off

Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended on Monday the inauguration of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF3). The event is being held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. It is organized by the King Salman Humanitarian…

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Head of OCHA Donors: Int’l Consensus Found on Importance of Proactive Humanitarian Action

Aqeel bin Juman Al-Ghamdi, the head of the donor group supporting the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and Saudi Arabia’s representative to the group, said that many stakeholders in the international arena have come to agree on the importance of proactive humanitarian action. On the sidelines…

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Cristiano Ronaldo moves into first family home in Saudi after leaving skyscraper hotel

Cristiano Ronaldo signed his money-spinning contract with Al-Nassr at the end of last year and has been settling into his new surroundings with his family making the move with him

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Following the Dakar Rally through Saudi Arabia: How to explore the kingdom from Ha’il to Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is now opening its arms to western travellers. Enticed by the Dakar Rally, Campbell Price discovers that much of the country’s appeal lies beyond the bivouac

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2nd Saudi Media Forum to Discuss Sector's Future

The second Saudi Media Forum kicks off on Monday in Riyadh with the attendance of industry leaders, experts, professors and specialists from Arab and other countries as well as ministers and officials from the Kingdom and abroad. The two-day forum will discuss more than 100 working papers, and will witness…

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Saudi FM: Riyadh, Washington Disagree on Some Issues, Work Together for Region’s Stability

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan stressed that his country’s ties with the United States take into account the national interests of the two countries. “We disagree with the US on some issues,” he said, but added that Riyadh was working jointly with Washington on security and…

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Blind Saudi horseman clears jumps to gain recognition

Riyadh (AFP) - Badr Al-Sharari refused to let his disability curb his passion, and despite being blind, the Saudi rider has now trailblazed his way to official recognition in horse-mad Saudi Arabia.

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Israel steps up talks with Saudi Arabia over ties to combat Iran

Israel’s new government has stepped up U.S.-backed talks with Saudi Arabia on developing closer military and intelligence ties in light of growing concerns about Iran, according to several people familiar with the discussions.

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Algeria to Establish Base for Economic, Investment Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Algeria is currently planning to establish a base for economic and investment cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an Algerian diplomat told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday. Saudi-Algerian relations have recently witnessed remarkable development. Change could be felt through the high level of consultation and cooperation between Algiers and Riyadh.

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New Projects Aim to Achieve Food Security in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Tanmiah Food Co. announced on Thursday a plan to invest SAR 4.5 billion ($1.2 billion) by 2030 to cover 80% of poultry needs locally by 2025 and achieve food security and sustainability in the Kingdom. During a ceremony held in Riyadh, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture…

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Saudi Arabia: Lecturers Discuss Developments in Social Innovation

Organized by Asbar center for research and studies, the Social Innovation Forum 2023 concluded its activities in its second edition in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday. The Forum, which was held on February 15-16, included scientific sessions, lectures and training workshops, with the participation of more than 200…

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Security drives U.S., Saudi efforts to overcome tensions

The United States and Saudi Arabia are trying to move beyond a public spat last year that saw strategic ties hit a nadir, as Western and Gulf security concerns align over the threat from Iranian drones, diplomats and regional experts say.

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Riyadh, BIE Discuss Saudi Expo 2030 Bid

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim has met with Dimitri Kerkentzes, the Secretary General of the Bureau International Des Expositions (BIE), in Paris, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the Saudi bid to host the Expo 2030 world fair…

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US, GCC Condemn Iran’s Destabilizing Policies

The United States and GCC member states have condemned Iran’s continued destabilizing policies, including its support for terrorism and the use of advanced missiles, cyber weapons, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and their proliferation in the region and around the world. Iran and its proxies and partners have used these…

Los Angeles Times

From oil to coffee: A prince's campaign to rebrand Saudi identity

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — As diplomatic victories go, it may not seem like much: The United Nations recognized the Khawlani coffee bean as part of the "intangible cultural heritage" of Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Crown Prince Launches Company to Develop World’s Largest Modern Downtown in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and Chairman of the New Murabba Development Company (NMDC), announced on Thursday the launch of the New Murabba Development Company which aims to develop the world’s largest modern downtown in Riyadh. The New Murabba project…

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Saudi Arabia aims for huge new downtown in Riyadh by 2030

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday launched a company to carry out a hugely ambitious development in downtown Riyadh, as part of the leading oil exporter's plans to make its capital a global metropolis and diversify the economy.

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‘Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum’ Offers Opportunity for Innovative, Sustainable Relief Solutions

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) will convene the third Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF) between 20-21 February. The event will focus on facing the most pressing challenges and developing innovative and sustainable scientific solutions in the field of humanitarian work. The forum, which will be launched…

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GCC, South Korea Launch 7th Round of Trade Negotiations

The Seventh Round of the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the Gulf Cooperation Council and South Korea was launched at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. The negotiations, which are scheduled to last until Thursday, are set to discuss as many as 14…

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Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom’s Support to Earthquake Victims

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its solidarity and support to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye last week. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government stressed that it stands by…

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Saffron Beach misses world's richest horse race for £275,000 date with superstar Frankel

The Jane Chapple-Hyam trained Group 1 winner Saffron Beach was considered not right enough to travel to Riyadh for the £16 million Saudi Cup and has been retired

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Saudi Arabia Allocates 100 Mln Sqm of Land to Reduce Real Estate Prices

Saudi Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs and Housing Majed Al Hogail said that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman ordered allocating the residential sector with 100 million square meters (sqm) of land in Riyadh and other cities, where land and real estate prices are rising. Al Hogail revealed that about 1.5…

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