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Mohammed bin Salman, hard-charging heir reshaping Saudi Arabia

Dubai (AFP) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has shaken up the conservative kingdom with head-spinning reforms while quashing any threats to his status since becoming de facto ruler of the world's biggest oil producer five years ago.

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Biden coup buoys Saudi crown prince after five years at helm

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has long been sidelined on the world stage but as he prepares to mark five years as de facto leader, he is finally coming in from the cold.

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GCC, Gulf Chambers Discuss Activating Role of Private Sector in Gulf Economy

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Federation of Gulf Chambers discussed Wednesday the challenges of the private sector and activating the role of the economy at the 58th meeting held in Muscat. GCC Secretary-General Nayef al-Hajraf stressed the importance of the role of the Gulf private sector in achieving…

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US Works ‘Closely’ with Saudi Arabia to Confront Iranian Challenges, Ensure Energy Sources Stability

The US Department of State confirmed that it is "working closely" with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states to confront the "challenge that Iran poses." The State Department announced that the challenge posed by Iran to the region and beyond would be high on the agenda when President Biden visits…

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Saudi Arabia Implements Strict System for Elderly Protection

Saudi Arabia is proceeding firmly and rigorously to guarantee the statutory rights of the elderly, Saudi officials said during a workshop entitled, Criminal Protection of the Rights of the Elderly, which was held on Wednesday in Riyadh. Organized under the auspices of the Kingdom’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah…

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DC trolls Saudi embassy by naming street Jamal Khashoggi Way

One month ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the District of Columbia is renaming the street in front of the Saudi embassy Jamal Khashoggi Way, trolling Riyadh for its role in the killing of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist in 2018

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Saudi seizes rainbow toys in 'homosexuality' crackdown

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi officials are seizing rainbow-coloured toys and articles of clothing from shops in the capital as part of a crackdown on homosexuality, state media reported.

AFP

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Riyadh Lists 11 Entities, 8 Individuals as Terrorist for Houthi Ties

The Saudi Presidency of State Security designated on Tuesday eleven entities and eight individuals as terrorist for their ties to the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is determined and will continue to work to stop the influence of the Houthi militias, stressed the agency in a statement. The…

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Oil vs human rights: Biden’s controversial mission to Saudi Arabia

The president’s trip to Riyadh next month is a remarkable U-turn that was sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Financial Times

GCC Calls on Int'l Community to Shoulder Responsibility towards Palestinian People

Member states of the Riyadh-based Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) called on the international community to shoulder its responsibility towards the Palestinian people against Israeli violations, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. They urged it to exert more efforts to revive the peace process and negotiations between the Palestinian and…

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Saudi adopts online registration for hajj to combat scams

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia has required would-be hajj pilgrims from many Western countries to apply for visas via a government portal online, a move intended to crack down on "fake" travel agencies, officials told AFP on Monday.

AFP

European Cinema Comes to Riyadh this Week

European cinema will arrive in Riyadh on Wednesday when a first-of-its-kind festival begins. Launched by the European Union in collaboration with Arabia Pictures Group, the festival will run for seven days and feature 14 films from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta,…

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Saudi offers $10m to prevent Red Sea oil spill disaster off Yemen

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia on Sunday pledged $10 million to help prevent an ageing Yemeni oil tanker from unleashing a potentially catastrophic spill in the Red Sea bordering its waters.

AFP

Caracalla’s 'Jamil Buthaina' Kicks Off in Riyadh

The performances of the musical play “Jamil Buthaina” by the Caracalla Dance Theater kicked off on Friday at the Theater of Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University in Riyadh. Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Culture in cooperation with the Theater and Performing Arts Commission, the show continues for five consecutive…

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COMESA Supports Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host Expo 2030

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Organization (COMESA) received at its headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia, Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Qattan, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday. Discussions talks Saudi-African relations and ways to develop and strengthen them in various fields. Qattan stressed…

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GCC, South Korea Conclude 5th Round of FTA Negotiations

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Korea concluded in Riyadh on Thursday the fifth round of negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA), reported the Saudi Press Agency. The two sides launched their negotiations on June 6, during which they tackled many topics aimed at increasing the flow of…

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Saudi eyes tripling of foreign tourists in 2022

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia aims to triple foreign tourism this year as pandemic restrictions ease, hajj pilgrims return and the first elements of the crown prince's signature projects open, its tourism minister told AFP Sunday.

Reuters

Two Saudi delegations to visit U.S. as ties improve

Two Saudi government delegations plan to visit the United States this month, officials said on Saturday, as Riyadh and Washington step up efforts to fix strained ties and lay the ground for an eventual visit by U.S. President Joe Biden.

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Saudi receives first foreign hajj pilgrims since before pandemic

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual.

The Guardian - US

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia in push to lower oil prices and punish Russia

This marks the president’s departure from his campaign promise of isolating Riyadh over the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi

Reuters

White House praises Saudi royals on Yemen truce before expected Biden trip

The White House took the rare step of recognizing the role played by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in extending a ceasefire in Yemen on Thursday ahead of what is expected to be a trip to Riyadh by President Joe Biden.

Benzinga

Biden Visit Might Push For Saudi Arabia And OPEC To Make Up For Russian Oil Loss

Saudi Arabia and other OPEC members may increase oil supply to compensate for a reduction in Russian output, which may relieve pressure on growing global inflation and pave the way for US President Joe Biden's historic visit to Riyadh,

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Rome Pushes for Opening HQs of Italian Companies in Saudi Arabia

Italian MP Elena Morelli, who chairs the Italian-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Committee, has discussed ways to open headquarters for Italian companies in Saudi Arabia. Morelli called for motivating Italian companies by simplifying and standardizing procedures, noting the availability of great cooperation opportunities between Riyadh and Rome in the renewable energy sectors,…

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GCC Chief Meets with Russia's Lavrov in Riyadh

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf held talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 5th Joint Ministerial Meeting of Strategic Dialogue between the GCC and the Russia. Al-Hajraf and Lavrov exchanged views on…

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Djibouti Invites Saudis to Invest in Africa’s Largest Free Trade Zone

A delegation from Djibouti, led by Chairman of the Djibouti Ports and Free Zone Authority Aboubaker Omar Hadi, held talks with members of the Saudi business community at the Federation of Saudi Chambers in Riyadh on Tuesday. Discussions tackled the economic and investment opportunities and means to double trade exchange…

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