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Sara: Saudi Arabia's First Interactive Robot

Sara, Saudi Arabia's first interactive robot, welcomed attendees at LEAP 2023 conference, which was launched in Riyadh on Monday. Sara was manufactured in cooperation between Saudi Digital and Qss Company. It can communicate with all visitors, interact with them, perform popular dance moves, and respond to visitors' inquiries.

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Riyadh Hosts Major Int’l Tech Gathering to Predict Future of Global Technology

Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is hosting the second edition of a major technology conference known as LEAP. From Feb.

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IAEE Conference Discusses Opportunities for Advancing ‘Hydrogen Economy’

Hosted for the first time in the MENA region, the 44th International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) Conference in Riyadh reviewed the risks of volatility in global oil and gas markets. Participants at the summit also discussed threats to future opportunities offered by the hydrogen economy. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman,…

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Saudi FM, Kuwait Crown Prince Discuss Bilateral Ties

Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah received in Kuwait on Sunday Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal and an accompanying delegation are on an official visit to Kuwait. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said talks between the officials tackled the unique bilateral relations…

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Saudi Energy Minister Calls for Trusting OPEC+

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman reiterated on Saturday that OPEC+ does not interfere in politics. "We are a responsible group of countries, we do take policy issues relevant to energy and oil markets in a total silo and we don't engage ourselves in political issues," the prince said.…

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Governor of Riyadh Crowns Winners of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

The closing ceremony of the seventh edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival was held yesterday in Riyadh, with the Governor of Riyadh, Prince Faisal bin Bandar, attending on behalf of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman. Prince Faisal bin Bandar gave out the first-place awards at the…

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Saudi Arabia, France Sign MoU on Energy Cooperation

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, who was on an official visit to the Kingdom. They discussed prospects of cooperation in peaceful uses of nuclear energy and future opportunities in various energy fields, including renewable energy, clean…

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Saudi, French FMs Meet in Riyadh

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Riyadh on Thursday with his French counterpart Catherine Colonna, who was on an official visit to the Kingdom. The ministers discussed the strong bilateral relations that bind Riyadh and Paris and ways of boosting and developing them in…

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French Foreign Minister visits Mideast in bid to reinforce regional friendships

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is in Riyadh this Thursday as part of a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in a bid to strengthen partnerships in the Middle East amid regional and international instability.

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Saudi-US Partnership to Build Vertical Farms in MENA Region

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced a joint venture agreement with AeroFarms, a US-based commercial market leader in vertical farming, to establish a company in Riyadh to build and operate indoor vertical farms in Saudi Arabia and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The agreement seeks to…

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Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Discuss Defense, Military Cooperation

The Chief of the Royal Saudi Staff, Lieutenant-General Fayyad al-Ruwaili, discussed with Türkiye's Deputy Minister of National Defense Mohsen Dara bilateral cooperation in defense and military fields. They showcased during their meeting in Riyadh the strategic ties between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, specifically military and defense cooperation, in addition to…

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Eurasian Resources to Launch Long-term Investment in Saudi Arabia

Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) has announced its intention to invest in the Kingdom’s mining sector for the long term to expand its presence in the region. Benedikt Sobotka, CEO of ERG, said that the Future Minerals Forum, which was held in Riyadh in January, revealed the enormous mineral capabilities of…

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ALECSO Partners with Saudi Arabia’s SNC on Major Int’l Education Conference

The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), in cooperation with the Saudi National Commission for Education, Culture and Science (SNC), is set to host the inaugural edition of a major international conference on culture, science and education in the 21st century. The conference, ‘Future of Education, Science, and…

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Saudi Arabia Urges Int’l Community to Assume Responsibilities in Ending Israeli Occupation

The Saudi government urged on Tuesday the international community to assume its responsibilities in ending the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government also underscored the need to revive the peace…

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Saudi, Chinese FMs Discuss Int’l Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang. Their discussions focused on regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards them to achieve security and stability. Prince Faisal congratulated Gang on his appointment to his post. They tackled…

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Riyadh Raises Efficiency of Real Estate Rental Operations to Gov’t Agencies with New Law

Saudi Arabia’s State Properties General Authority said that the state’s real estate rental law and its implementing regulations will enter into force, starting next Thursday, February 2, according to a statement. This was after approving the law and the passage of 180 days since its publication in the official Umm…

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Saudi FM Meets with Outgoing GCC Secretary-General

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received in Riyadh on Sunday outgoing Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf. Prince Faisal hailed Al-Hajraf's work throughout his tenure at the head of the GCC. He praised him on his strenuous efforts in supporting joint Gulf work, its…

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Sri Lanka Seeks to Benefit from Saudi Mining Experience

Sri Lanka’s Environment Minister Naseer Ahmed emphasized the presence of prospects for cooperation between Colombo and Riyadh in various fields, especially the mining sector. Looking forward to strengthening cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the mining sector, Ahmed said his country could benefit from the Kingdom’s experiences in developing the mineral…

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Alimi Returns to Aden, Thanks Coalition, Donor Countries

The Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, affirmed the keenness of the Council and the government to fulfill their declared pledges to Yemenis. Alimi arrived in Aden on Saturday, coming from Riyadh. Alimi told Saba News Agency that the government aimed to increase Yemen's presence in the…

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Sudan at the Center of Global Interest in Green Minerals

As Khartoum and Riyadh prepare to raise the level of comprehensive bilateral cooperation, Sudanese Minister of Minerals Mohamed Bashir Abdullah revealed that efforts were underway to revive the Red Sea Agreement with Saudi Arabia. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Abdullah said the Future Minerals Forum, which was recently held…

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Saudi Investment Ministry Signs 2 MoUs at Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit

The Ministry of Investment signed two memorandums of understanding with Boehringer Ingelheim Company and Saudi Novo Nordisk Trading Company and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology at Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2023, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of…

Manchester Evening News

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury announce Saudi Arabia fight

Jake Paul and Tommy Fury will step into the ring next month in Riyadh

Daily Mirror

Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury card features cruiserweight world title fight

The WBC cruiserweight title will be on the line on the undercard of YouTube star Paul's meeting with Fury in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia next month

The Independent UK

Tommy Fury and Jake Paul to try again as bout set for February 26 in Riyadh

The pair’s two previous attempts at meeting in the ring were unsuccessful.

The Independent UK

Tommy Fury and Jake Paul announce date to finally settle score

The pair have long traded trashtalk and now they have agreed to meet in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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