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Saudi-US Business Council Seeks Boosting Partnership in 4 Sectors

The Saudi-US Business Council launched its activities on Thursday with round-table meetings between Saudi and US companies and government agencies representatives. The meetings discussed four main economic sectors, including security, defense, renewable energy, and information and communication technology, with 14 ministries and government agencies, led by the Ministry of Investment…

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Riyadh to Host Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2022

Saudi Arabia will host the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The three-day event, which is organized by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at), in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network, will be held…

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Saudi Defense Ministry: 2 American Women Rescued from Houthis in Yemen in Special Operation

Saudi Arabia and the United States mounted a joint operation in January to rescue two young American women who were held captive by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. Defense Ministry spokesman Turki al-Malki confirmed the operation, saying it was an "extension of the firm partnership…

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Riyadh Oil Refinery Attacked by Drone, Supplies Unaffected

A refinery in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked by a drone on Thursday morning but petroleum supplies were not affected, Saudi state news agency SPA reported early on Friday. The attack caused a small fire that was controlled and did not result in any injuries or casualties, SPA said…

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Defense Aircraft Maintenance Focal Interest of Saudi Companies

Defense aircraft maintenance dominated the interests of Saudi companies at the World Defense Show (WDS) in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

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World Defense Show Concludes with $7.9 Billion in Deals

The World Defense Show, which concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday, saw the signing of military and defense contracts between local and international parties with a total value estimated at 29.7 billion riyals ($7.92 billion), according to figures issued by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI). GAMI said that the…

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Saudi Defense Ministry Concludes 10 Agreements with Local, Int'l Companies

On the third day of Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show, which coincided with International Women’s Day, participants focused on stimulating the role of female leaders in defense and security worldwide. Saudi ambassador to the United States, Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz said on Monday that empowering Saudi…

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Abdulmalik to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine Crisis Impacts Yemen’s Wheat Imports

Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik revealed that the Ukraine-Russian crisis has cast its shadows over Yemen’s wheat imports amid soaring oil rates. Abdulmalik stressed that the priority of his government during the coming period will be to consolidate stability and political consensus, warning that any political turmoil will greatly affect…

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Saudi Govt Reiterates Kingdom's Readiness to Mediate in Ukraine Crisis

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's readiness to mediate between all parties in the Ukrainian crisis. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers highlighted the telephone talks Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime…

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Saudi-Egyptian Summit in Riyadh Tackles Bilateral Ties, Int'l Developments

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed in Riyadh on Tuesday Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, attended the official talks. Sisi was accorded a formal reception and King Salman threw a luncheon banquet in…

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Global Defense Companies Discuss Relocating Regional HQs to Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Investment signed 12 memoranda of understandings (MoUs) in the aerospace and defense sectors during the World Defense Show. The four-day event, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, was launched in Riyadh on Sunday. The partnerships aim to advance manufacturing and systems development, promote technology…

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Princess Nourah Prize Highlights Saudi Women’s Excellence

While Riyadh celebrates Saudi women on International Women’s Day, eyes turn to the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), which is honoring the winners of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Prize for Women’s Excellence in its fourth edition. According to Mody AlKhalaf, the secretary-general of the award, the PNU prize…

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Saudi Crown Prince, FIFA President Discuss Opportunities to Develop Sports Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Riyadh on Monday with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Discussions focused on opportunities of cooperation with FIFA and the promising opportunities to develop it. The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz…

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Cypriot Defense Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Look Forward to Establishing Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Cypriot Defense Minister Charalambos Petrides revealed his country’s intention to conclude imminent bilateral agreements with Saudi Arabia on defense, military and security cooperation. He stressed the need to enhance the maritime security of waterways in the eastern Mediterranean, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf and the…

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Int’l Companies Eye Development of Saudi Defense Industries

Several international defense companies have voiced their aspirations for participating in Saudi Arabia’s journey to develop its military industry through localizing technologies, productions, and jobs and expanding the vocational training sector in the Kingdom’s defense sector. These companies are partaking in the four-day defense exhibition, the World Defense Show (WDS),…

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Italian Defense Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Russia Left us No Choice

A high-ranking Italian official said Moscow's invasion of Ukraine left the Europeans with no choice but to tighten sanctions against it in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Italy's Undersecretary of State for Defense, Giorgio Mulè warned that Europe was headed towards a period of instability, but this does not mean…

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Ukrainian Diplomat to Asharq Al-Awsat: Moscow Gearing Up to Use Nuclear Weapon

Chargé d’Affaires of the Ukrainian Embassy in Riyadh, Serhiy Pushkarsky warned on Sunday that Russia was gearing up to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. “Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defense minister to be ready to fight with all kinds of strategic and nuclear weapons,” the diplomat told Asharq Al-Awsat.…

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Saudi Crown Prince Inaugurates World Defense Show in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, launched the inaugural World Defense Show in Riyadh on Sunday. The event is organized by the General Authority for Military Industries and will run until March 9. Over 590 companies representing 42 countries are taking part in…

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Russian and Ukrainian weapons compete at Saudi defence show

As the tragic reality of war unfolds in eastern Europe, visitors to a defence show in Saudi Arabia were met with the surreal sight of seeing the latest Ukrainian and Russian military hardware competing for attention in pristine exhibition halls.

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Majida El Roumi Holds Her First Concert in Riyadh

Renowned Lebanese soprano Majida El Roumi mesmerized her fans at her first concert in Riyadh that was organized by Rotana and is part of the Riyadh Season. "We have come to send a message of love to the Kingdom, which was and still is a sanctuary that embraces Lebanese talent,…

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Saudi crown prince says Israel 'potential ally'

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Israel a "potential ally" and said in a wide-ranging interview published on Thursday that he wants to "work it out" with Iran.

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Saudi crown prince says he does not care if Biden misunderstands him - The Atlantic

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said he does not care whether U.S. President Joe Biden misunderstood things about him, saying Biden should be focusing on America's interests, in an interview with The Atlantic monthly published on Thursday.

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Mumbai City AFC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

KUALA LUMPUR: Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent.

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Saudi-Bahraini Summit Highlights Bilateral Ties, Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Arabia's King Salman received Bahrain's King Hamad on Wednesday in Riyadh, where the two monarchs discussed several files and developments in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. King Hamad expressed his contentment for meeting King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to discuss developments…

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Saudi King Salman Receives King of Bahrain in Riyadh

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Riyadh on Wednesday King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. King Salman threw a luncheon banquet in honor of his guest. King Hamad had arrived in the Kingdom earlier on Wednesday where he was welcomed at King…

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