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Saudi Arabia Stresses Agreement with Egypt on Regional, Int’l Issues

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its agreement with Egypt on several regional and international issues. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored the ongoing coordination between Riyadh and Cairo in confronting challenges facing the…

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Davos 2023: Saudi FM says Riyadh trying to find path to dialogue with Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said the kingdom was trying to find a path to dialogue with Iran as the best way to resolve differences.

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PSG vs Saudi All-Star XI: Messi v Ronaldo, kick off time today, prediction, TV, live stream, team news, odds

Al Nassr star Cristiano Ronaldo and World Cup winner Lionel Messi meet again as PSG travel to Riyadh for a glamour friendly

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Ronaldo-Messi Rivalry Set for New Chapter in Riyadh

A new chapter in the celebrated rivalry between Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will unfurl on Thursday when they meet in an exhibition match as the Portugal forward gears up for his first game in Saudi Arabia since joining Al Nassr. After a glittering career in Europe that saw him…

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Yemen Calls for Int’l Support to Revive its Economy, Stop Houthi Terror

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council urged on Monday international support to help revive the country’s economy, stop the collapse of the local currency and put an end to the terrorism of the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Members of the PLC, Aidaroos al-Zubaidi and Sultan al-Arada held separate talks in Riyadh with…

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Gulf, European Talks Underscore Strategic Partnership

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf held talks on Monday with European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet. Meeting in Riyadh, they discussed relations between the GCC and EU and ways to strengthen cooperation to achieve common interests. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments.…

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It's Ronaldo vs Messi in a friendly match between Riyadh ST XI and PSG

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo might have left the European football circuit after signing for Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr, but it won't stop the football fans from witnessing yet another Ronaldo vs Messi contest on the ground. The latest chapter of the celebrated global football rivalry will take place in…

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Cristiano Ronaldo set for Saudi Arabia debut as Riyadh All-Star XI captain against PSG

Cristiano Ronaldo will this week play his first match in Saudi Arabia, but not for Al Nassr.

Evening Standard

King Salman Receives Written Message from Kuwait Crown Prince

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a written message from Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah. The message covered the strong bilateral relations that bind their countries and peoples and way to bolster and develop them in all fields. The…

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Saudi Arabia Supports Pakistan’s Economy with $20 Bn in 4 Years

Saudi support for the Pakistani economy constituted a safety valve for its stability and continuity, allowing it to face economic repercussions. Asharq Al-Awsat monitored recent agreements between Riyadh and Islamabad, revealing that Saudi support has doubled in the last four years, exceeding $21.64 billion, in a diversified portfolio including aid,…

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Energy, Metal Companies Eyeing Public Offering in Saudi Arabia

Energy and mineral companies expressed intentions to expand and move towards public offering and listing in the financial market as the Future Minerals Forum concluded in Riyadh on Thursday, with the signing of 60 agreements and MoUs. The event was held with the participation of 200 speakers and more than…

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Iran’s top diplomat says talks with Saudis could restore ties

Iranian foreign minister says he hopes diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia can be restored after years of tensions.

Al Jazeera

Jubail, Yanbu Sign $11.4-Billion-Worth Investment Agreements in Mining

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) - the two largest industrial cities in the Kingdom – have announced five agreements worth more than 43 billion riyals ($11.4 billion) to establish projects in Ras Al-Khair Minerals City and Yanbu Industrial City. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of…

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Int'l Conference in Riyadh Upholds Roadmap to Support Smart Mining

The Future Minerals Forum, which concluded in Riyadh on Thursday, stressed the importance of adopting a road map to support smart mining, while reducing the costs of green hydrogen and developing the use of hydrogen to reach a carbon-free mining sector. Participants in the conference emphasized the role assumed by…

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Iran to Refrain from Destabilizing Actions

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukri chaired in Riyadh on Thursday the meeting of their joint follow-up and political consultation committee. Both parties shared common views on several issues and regional and international crises, underscoring the depth of the strategic relations…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Afghan Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack that took place near the Afghan foreign ministry in Kabul. The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said Riyadh condemns all forms of violence, terrorism and extremism. It stressed that Saudi Arabia stands by the Afghan people during their plight, offering sincerest condolences to the…

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Int’l Mining Community Highlights Importance of Saudi Minerals in Meeting Global Demand

Officials and investors emphasized on Wednesday the importance to uncover the Kingdom’s mining wealth, given the gap the world faces in the need for minerals and renewable energy. During the first day of the International Mining Conference in Riyadh, senior officials and heads of major international companies said Saudi Arabia…

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Saudi Arabia Accelerates Transition to Clean Energy

The second edition of the Future Minerals Forum kicked off in Saudi Arabia under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Forum aims to develop dialogue on the future of minerals and investment in mining and boost cooperation throughout the area extending…

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Ronaldo ‘has no clause’ in contract to back Saudi World Cup bid

Al Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh’s 2030 bid.

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Saudi Govt Welcomes Launch of Final Stage of Sudan Political Process

The Saudi government welcomed on Tuesday the launch of the final stage of the political process in Sudan. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored Riyadh’s continued support to Sudan and international partners in the…

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Saudi Surgeons Perform Heart Transplant for Youngest Newborn in Middle East

A team of pediatric cardiac surgeons at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) performed consecutive heart transplants on two children, one of them an eight-month-old, within 24 hours in Riyadh.

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Saudi Arabia to Host Pre-pandemic Numbers for 2023 Hajj

Saudi Arabia will host a number of pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj season similar to what it took in prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah. Riyadh will impose no restrictions, including age limits, for this Haj season, he added. In 2019,…

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Loeb Takes Dakar Rally Stage after Sainz Caught Speeding

Sebastien Loeb grabbed victory Sunday in the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally after Carlos Sainz was hit with a five-minute penalty. The victory lifted Loeb to fourth overall but he remains almost two hours behind overall leader Nasser Al-Attiyah. The 48-year-old Frenchman won the stage by 2 minutes and…

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Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

The palm trees lining the desert roads leading out of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport were wet with rain drops when Cristiano Ronaldo arrived this week in Saudi Arabia’s capital city

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Riyadh Art Exhibition Highlights 'Fall of Baghdad'

After the Fall of Baghdad in 2003, Iraqi Artist Elaf Adel al-Alousi left her country full of emotions that she strongly wanted to express with painting. Running until January 7, her first exhibition dubbed “Dreamers of the Other Time” currently held at the Naila Art Gallery, Riyadh, highlights Elaf’s artistic…

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