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CENTCOM Commander: We Are Committed to Our Military Cooperation with Riyadh

US Central Command Commander General Erik Kurilla stressed his country’s commitment to consolidating cooperation and coordination between the US Central Command and all its partners in the region, to combat the joint Iranian-Houthi threats. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Kurilla said the US will continue anti-smuggling operations with…

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Football Fans Flock to Fan Festival Zone in Riyadh

As the 2022 World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday, Riyadh Season opened its World Cup Fan Festival Zone in the Saudi capital. Modeled on the fan zones in Qatar and set up in the Mrsool Park stadium, it will screen all the games and offers football fans the…

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Saudi Arabia Launches First Water, Agriculture, Environment System Portfolio

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture revealed on Sunday the establishment of a portfolio aimed at achieving water and food security and environmental sustainability, in an initiative that is the first of its kind in the three sectors. The portfolio was announced at a forum for innovation and…

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Saudi Arabia Always Pursues Political Solution in Yemen in Spite of Wrong Interpretations

Observers of the situation in Yemen find that Riyadh has used diplomacy to reach a solution to the war-torn country’s crisis and end the coup of the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Saudi Arabia has remained committed to its allies in Yemen. It has not abandoned them, making it difficult for the…

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Saudi Arabia, Thailand Sign Several Agreements, Keen to Bolster Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, concluded on Saturday a visit to Thailand. An official statement underscored Riyadh and Bangkok’s keenness on bolstering bilateral, regional and international cooperation in all fields.

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Saudi Arabia Prepares to Host One of Largest Int’l Mining Conferences

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) has announced preparations for the second Future Minerals Forum (FMF), which will take place from January 10-12, 2023 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The FMF will gather global mining industry leaders, including governments and business executives from…

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Riyadh to Host Saudi Arabia's Biggest Event for Entrepreneurship in Middle East

Riyadh will host the first edition of "RiseUp Saudi Arabia" on Saturday, which will run until November 21 at the King Abdullah Financial District. The summit, which is the biggest event for entrepreneurship in the Middle East, is expected to attract over 10,000 participants, more than 150 startups, 150 investors…

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Saudi Crude Exports Surge to 29-Month High in September

Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports rose for a fourth straight month in September to the highest in 29 months, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Thursday. Crude exports rose about 1.6 percent to 7.721 million barrels per day (bpd) in September - the highest since April…

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Black Hat Brings Together Cybersecurity Experts in Riyadh

A flock of experts, speakers, and ethical hackers have gathered in Saudi Arabia to partake in Black Hat, a cybersecurity event organized to provide a platform of communication for people interested in cybersecurity and expertise exchange in this field. Black Hat has been organized this year following the success achieved…

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Riyadh Tolerance Convention Expresses Reservations about Forced Values

On the occasion of International Day for Tolerance, the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue on Wednesday hosted the Tolerance Convention 2022 in Riyadh. Participants in the forum expressed their reservations about the policy of imposing values on societies without considering cultural differences and distinct identities among peoples.

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Saudi Govt Reviews Kingdom’s Participation at Regional, Int’l Events

The Saudi government reviewed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s participation at various regional and international events over the past week. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers underscored the Kingdom’s keenness on bolstering cooperation and coordination at…

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Supporting Int’l Travel to Establish Riyadh as a Global Connectivity Hub

Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Monday attended the opening ceremony of international travel terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport, an expansion which will support travel movement going through the Saudi capital. The two new terminals will “increase the airport’s capacity with high-level equipment,” Saleh Al-Jasser,…

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Sunak meets Saudi Arabia’s controversial crown prince at G20

The PM was likely to use the encounter to encourage Riyadh to produce more oil and gas in response to the disruption of supplies from Russia.

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Riyadh Economic Forum Tackles Strategic Issues, Solid Studies

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Riyadh region, launched on Monday the tenth edition of the Riyadh Economic Forum, with a wide participation of government officials, economic experts and academics. Prince Faisal…

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French Program to Support Industrial Transformation in Saudi Arabia

Business France, a French government agency concerned with international development, launched on Monday in Riyadh the first edition of a program to support industrial transformation in Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Broadcasting Authority Signs 3 Agreements with Global Media, Tech Organizations

The Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA) and three international companies with technological and media expertise signed a number of agreements at the Future of Media Exhibition (FOMEX), which was held in Riyadh on the sidelines of the 22nd Arab Radio and TV Festival. CEO of SBA Mohammed Fahad al-Harthi signed the…

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Saudi King Visits Qasr al-Hukm District in Riyadh

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited on Thursday Qasr al-Hukm area in the capital Riyadh, which includes the headquarters of the Riyadh region and al-Masmak Palace. The King toured the building, during which he reviewed the long history of achievements while he was…

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GCC Interior Ministers Discuss Common Security Issues

The Interior Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have held their thirty-ninth meeting in Riyadh under the chairmanship of Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Prince Abdulaziz delivered a speech in which he conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman…

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Analysis-Power vacuum adds to risks for crisis-hit Lebanon

Lebanon faces an indefinite government crisis that further complicates the path out of its financial meltdown, adding to risks of instability as hardship deepens and state institutions teeter on the brink of collapse.

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100 Countries Discuss in Riyadh Bridging Global Cybersecurity Gap

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the second edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday. The forum is the pioneering global platform in opening knowledge aspects on cybersecurity issues. It will witness the participation of…

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UN Envoy Asserts Need to Work Toward Political Process in Yemen

The Office of the Special Envoy of the Sec-Gen said Hans Grundberg concluded a visit to Riyadh, where he held constructive meetings with Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al Jaber and diplomats from the Security Council's permanent members. The discussions focused on options to renew the truce and work toward…

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King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Guinea

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received on Monday a written message from Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, Chairman of the National Committee of Reconciliation and Development, Head of State, and President of Guinea, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message tackled the strong bilateral relations that bind their countries…

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Saudi Arabia, Japan to Establish Largest Reverse Osmosis Water Project in Middle East

Saudi Arabia and Japan are working on a joint project to build an integrated reverse osmosis membrane desalination plant. During a press conference in Riyadh on Saturday the Saline Water Conversion Corporation signed a contract to establish the first plant in the Middle East and the second of its kind…

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Chemical Sustainability in the Gulf Will Be Highlight of GPCA Forum in December

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is set to discuss the challenges facing the sector and propose solutions for them at the 16th edition of the annual forum in December. The forum, “Shaping a Sustainable Future with Chemicals”, will take place in Riyadh for the first time from December…

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Saudi KSrelief Distributes Winter Aid to Refugees in Jordan

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued distributing winter clothes to Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and needy families from the host community in Jordan. The aid is as part of the "Kanaf 2022" humanitarian project implemented by KSrelief in cooperation with the Jordanian Hashemite Charitable…

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