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Saudi film festival claim of ‘zero censorship’ fails to win over critics

Organisers say accusation Red Sea event is a ‘reputation laundering tool’ for Riyadh smacks of western hypocrisy

The Guardian - UK

WTTC Summit Launches From Riyadh Global Tourism Index for Innovation, Future Sustainability

The 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its work in Riyadh on Wednesday, with an initiative to launch a global tourism index for innovation and future sustainability. Meanwhile, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib pointed to the importance of Saudi Arabia on the map of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia plans to build one of the biggest airports in the world

Aviation hub to be built on site of exisiting King Khalid International Airport

The Independent UK

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50 Agreements Worth $50 Bln Signed at WTTC’s Global Summit in Riyadh

More than 50 agreements and memorandums of understanding, with a value exceeding $50 billion, were signed on the sidelines of the Global Summit of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) in Riyadh on Tuesday. Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib said the tourism sector was expected to generate 126 million…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Reiterates Firm Support to Promote Dialogue between Cultures

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its firm support in promoting efforts to spread the spirit of dialogue and communication between different cultures. The Kingdom had made this stance during its participation at 9th Global Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations held in Fez, Morocco. It stressed that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

The family holiday edit: from toddlers to teens, find your perfect trip

Would you rather ride a camel amid desert dunes or spot clownfish on a Red Sea snorkelling adventure? Here’s our pick of the best destinations for a family holiday in Saudi

The Independent UK

Bucket list hotels: 7 incredible stays, from desert retreat to mountain haven

A gorgeous hotel room is always a pleasure, but when the view outside your window is downright jaw-dropping, your stay is elevated from awesome to exceptional. Here we look at seven Saudi must-stays

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Party season – discover the next must-experience music festival

Fancy three incredible days dancing in the stunning Saudi desert? Then read on…

The Independent UK

WTTC’s Global Summit to Invest $10 Billion in Saudi Tourism

The 22nd edition of the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Global Summit, currently held in Riyadh, emphasized the need to draw a road map for a sustainable and innovative future with the participation of the public and private sectors. The council also revealed its intention to invest more than $10…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Crown Prince Announces Masterplan for King Salman International Airport

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA), Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), announced on Monday the masterplan for King Salman International Airport. The plan will boost Riyadh’s position as a global logistics hub, promote transport,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hajraf Says GCC Keen on Bolstering Cooperation with China

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef al-Hajraf stressed the Gulf’s keenness on bolstering cooperation with China in all fields to serve common interests. Al-Hajraf met with China’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Chen Weiqing in Riyadh on Sunday. They discussed issues of common interest and the latest developments related to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Travel, Tourism Summit Kicks off in Riyadh with Remarkable Participation of Women Leaders

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy, business and government who will take the stage for its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia from November 28 to December 1. Today, the tourism industry employs 54% of women in the sector and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi, Egyptian Interior Ministers Meet in Riyadh

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held official talks with his Egyptian counterpart Major General Mahmoud Tawfiq in Riyadh on Sunday. They discussed ways to boost security cooperation between their ministries. Prince Abdulaziz hailed the security coordination between their countries. The ministers then signed a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Azerbaijan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a written message from President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The message tackled the strong bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan and ways of bolstering them in various fields and on all levels. The message was received…

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Yemeni Chief of Staff Accuses Houthis of Rejecting Peace, Pursuing Iran’s Interests

Chief of General Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces Lieutenant General Sagheer bin Aziz stressed on Thursday that the Iran-backed Houthi militias will not agree to peace because they are bound to fulfilling Iran’s destructive agenda in the region. The Yemeni official met his Saudi counterpart Fayyadh bin Hamed Al…

Al Jazeera

Nine of 11 Saudi starters play for same club. Who are Al Hilal?

The Riyadh-based club is the kingdom’s most successful football team.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Commander of Joint Forces Receives Yemeni Chief of General Staff

Saudi Commander of the Joint Forces and Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Mutlaq bin Salem Al-Azima received in Riyadh on Thursday Chief of the General Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces Lieutenant General Sagheer Hammoud Aziz, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The officials reviewed issues of common…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM Meets First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Fathan bin Abdullah held talks with first deputy prime minister of Kyrgyzstan Adelbek Qasim Aliyev in Riyadh on Thursday. The FM met with Aliyev on behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The officials held talks on bilateral ties and…

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Saudi Arabia to Adopt Strategy to Stimulate Development, Innovation and Research

Senior Saudi government officials revealed serious trends towards activating development, innovation and research within the framework of the country’s transformation plan, disclosing the imminent completion of a strategy dedicated to research and development. The Ministry of Education launched on Wednesday in Riyadh, the first dialogue conference, entitled “Integration and Sustainable…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al-Shahrani Undergoes Surgery, Saudi Arabia Prepare for Match Against Poland

Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent successful surgery on his pancreas on Wednesday after a collision during his team's World Cup win over Argentina, the national team said. Medical examinations conducted in Doha revealed Al-Shahrani to be in a "stable condition,” said a statement. He was then transferred by medical…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh to Finalize 9 Development MoUs

A Malaysian diplomat revealed that discussions with Saudi Arabia were underway to finalize nine memoranda of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation. He noted that Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh have signed agreements on 18 industrial projects since December 2021, with total investments of $1.65 billion, which are expected to generate around…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh, Singapore to Cooperate in Cybersecurity, AI

Singapore’s Law Minister Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam has stressed the close cooperation between his country and Saudi Arabia in several areas, including cyber security, information security and information technology. Shanmugam further revealed that there are ongoing efforts to broker a new cooperation deal between Singapore and the Kingdom. He also mentioned a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Cabinet Praises Efforts to Enhance Kingdom’s Global Economic Position

The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday hailed the Kingdom’s keenness to communicate and strengthen relations with friendly countries as it continues playing a pivotal role through the participatory work system at the global level. King Salman bin Abdulaziz had chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. During…

Reuters

Analysis-At World Cup, Saudi crown prince moves back on to global stage

When Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took his seat next to the FIFA president at the World Cup opener in Qatar, it capped a remarkable turnabout in his fortunes - even before the Saudi team put a new feather in his cap by beating Argentina on Tuesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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