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Saudi Arabia Approves New Center for Special Economic Zones in Riyadh

Official information revealed that higher authorities have approved the organizational arrangements for a new center for economic zones in Riyadh. The Royal Commission for the Saudi capital would be the competent authority to supervise these zones. Last year, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman revealed a new strategy for the development…

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Saudi Arabia, Japan Sign 15 Agreements, Establishing Qualitative Partnership

The Saudi-Japanese Investment Forum in Riyadh resulted in the signing of 15 agreements covering technology, artificial intelligence, industry and clean energy. Riyadh and Tokyo announced they plan to move to a qualitative partnership as an essential pillar for joint future-building projects in industrial and digital transformation. The forum stressed the…

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Riyadh to Host First Gathering of Energy Economies in the Middle East

Preparations are underway in Riyadh to host the Energy Economics Conference, which is being organized by the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE), for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa region. Under the slogan, “Pathways to a Clean, Stable and Sustainable Energy Future”, the conference will…

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Egypt Seeks to Launch Partnerships with Saudi Arabia in Productive Sectors

Egyptian Minister of Trade and Industry Ahmad Samir said his country is seeking to launch industrial partnerships with Saudi Arabia in a number of productive sectors with the aim of achieving industrial integration between Cairo and Riyadh, and strengthening joint cooperation frameworks. Samir emphasized the need to take advantage of…

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Kyrgyz First Deputy PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Riyadh, Bishkek Aim to Increase Cooperation in Green Economy

Saudi Arabia and Kyrgyzstan aim to boost their comprehensive partnership amid plans to increase economic, trade, and investment cooperation in infrastructure, renewable energy, hydroelectric power, wind energy, agricultural production technology, and green economy, said First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan Adylbek Kasymaliev. He told Asharq Al-Awsat in Riyadh that he…

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'It's palpable' - Shola Ameobi excited by Newcastle United plans after joining owners in Saudi Arabia

Newcastle United are going places and Shola Ameobi witnessed their ambition at close hand after trip to Riyadh

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Saudi Crown Prince, Georgia PM Hold Official Talks in Riyadh

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with Prime Minister of Georgia Irakli Garibashvili, who is on an official visit to Saudi Arabia. Garibashvili was accorded a formal reception at the al-Yamamah palace. He then held official talks with Crown Prince Mohammed,…

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Saudi Arabia, France Discuss Health Sector Opportunities

Riyadh and Paris have discussed medical cooperation and available investment opportunities in the healthcare sector at a meeting of the Saudi-French Business Council on Tuesday. The meeting was attended by Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih and France’s Minister of Foreign Trade Olivier Becht.

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Yemen’s Al-Alimi Reiterates Demand for Int’l Designation of Houthis as Terrorist

Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Al-Alimi reiterated on Tuesday his country’s demands for the international community to designate the Iran-backed Houthi militias as terrorist. Al-Alimi received in Riyadh a delegation of the European Parliament headed by the Chair of the Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee, David McAllister.

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Iranian minister says spoke to Saudi counterpart at Jordan conference

Iran's foreign minister said on Wednesday he spoke with his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of a conference in Jordan the previous day, the highest-level encounter reported between officials from the rival states since they cut ties in 2016.

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Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom’s Support to Security, Stability of Sudan

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the Sudanese parties for signing a deal to relaunch a transition towards democratic elections. Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government stressed the Kingdom’s support for everything that would help achieve…

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Saudi FM: We Reject Any Assault on Iraqi Territory

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah underscored on Tuesday the Kingdom’s categorical rejection of any assault on Iraqi territory. Saudi Arabia stands by Iraq in its fight against terrorism and extremism, he said at the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, at the Dead Sea, Jordan.…

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Finland Looks for Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia in Hydrogen, Green Energy Fields

At a time when Finland is looking forward to maximizing its strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, a Finnish diplomat revealed that Helsinki is looking to intensify student exchange, tourism, investments, and trade with Riyadh in the coming period. Huge projects included in Saudi Arabia’s national transformation plan, Vision 2030, offer…

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Saudi Culture Minister Launches 2nd Restoration Phase of Riyadh Heritage Buildings

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr Bin Farhan launched on Monday the second phase of the project to restore urban heritage buildings of architectural and historical significance in the center of Riyadh. Prince Badr is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Heritage Commission. The inauguration follows…

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Saudi-Iran talks said to have stalled over protests in Iran

Multiple Iraqi officials have told The Associated Press that Baghdad-mediated talks between Iran and Saudi Arabia have come to a halt

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Messi business: how ‘sportswashing’ could land Saudi Arabia the 2030 World Cup

Qatar has written the playbook on how to further geopolitical aims by hosting a Fifa event. Riyadh is taking notes

Reuters

Israel's Netanyahu urges US to reaffirm commitment to Saudi Arabia - Al Arabiya

Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu urged key ally the United States to reaffirm its commitment to Saudi Arabia and pledged to pursue formal Israeli ties with Riyadh for a "quantum leap" in peace, Al Arabiya English said on Thursday.

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Riyadh to Launch First Cultural ‘Fenaa’ to Bring Thinkers, Creatives Together

Riyadh is set to open the first inclusive cultural yard on Thursday. Planned by the Ministry of Culture, the center will serve as a vital knowledge space that incubates thinkers, creators, and talents.

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Saudi Economic Transformation Programs Generate 3 Mln Jobs

A recent Saudi study revealed that economic transformation programs and initiatives included in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 have generated prospects for more than 3 million future jobs. Abdulaziz Al-Awwad, Vice-Chairman of the Human Resources Committee at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh, stated that the study carried out…

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Head of Etidal Center Meets with UN Undersecretary-General for Combating Terrorism

The Secretary General of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal), Dr. Mansour Al-Shammari, met in Riyadh on Tuesday a delegation from the UN Center for Combating Terrorism (UNCCT), led by Undersecretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov. During the visit, Al-Shammari briefed the delegation on…

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Saudi Taekwondo Federation Wins Award of Best Federation in the World

The Saudi Arabian Taekwondo Federation won the award of the best federation in the world from the World Taekwondo Federation (WT), at the closing ceremony that was held after the conclusion of the Grand Prix final tournament, which was hosted by Riyadh on December 8 and 10. The accomplishment is…

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Saudi Arabia, Britain Sign Defense Cooperation Plan

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in London on Tuesday with his British counterpart Ben Wallace. The officials signed a defense cooperation plan between their countries that is aimed at developing the capabilities of the Saudi Defense Ministry, nationalizing the military industries and bolstering the partnership…

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Crown Prince Discusses Riyadh Expo 2030 with Bureau Int’l des Expositions Secretary General

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Monday Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Dimitri Kerkentzes, reported the Saudi Press Agency. They reviewed Saudi Arabia's file to host Riyadh Expo 2030. The meeting was attended by CEO of the Royal Commission…

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Xi Jinping in Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's royal welcome of Chinese president worries the West

The red carpet has been rolled out for Chinese President Xi Jinping in Riyadh. Xi is set to meet some 30 heads of state and businesses during his three-day state visit. China is the top customer for Saudi oil and both sides are keen to expand their relationship at a…

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