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Riyadh Season Attracts 11 Million Visitors from 125 Countries

The Riyadh Season attracted up to 11 million visitors from 125 countries, revealed Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority (GEA) on Sunday.

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ADQ, Saudi Technology Ventures Invest in Mideast Uber-like Service for Trucks

Saudi Arabia-based TruKKer, which offers Uber-like services for trucks in the Middle East and elsewhere, said on Monday it has raised just under $100 million through Series B equity and a debt funding round. The investments were led by Abu Dhabi state holding company ADQ and Riyadh-based Saudi Technology Ventures,…

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A sea of red in Saudi shops -- but don't mention Valentine's

RIYADH: Red clothing and underwear are displayed in Saudi shopfronts, but the increasingly popular Valentine's Day promotions are missing one thing: the festival's name.

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Artistic Vision of Saudi Cities with Lively 'Feminine' Figures

Every city is female. This is what Saudi artist Sawsan Al Sajjan believes. She paints Saudi cities with lively feminine characters. Across 30 works she presented in her first solo exhibition titled "She" ("Hiya") at the Naila Art Gallery in Riyadh. The exhibition concluded on Thursday, after astonishing visitors who…

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Saudi Interior Minister Inaugurates New E-Passport

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated on Thursday the new version of the electronic passport as he visited the Directorate General of Passports in Riyadh. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Lieutenant-General Sulaiman Al-Yahya, Director General of Passports in Saudi Arabia, said the new passport, which will…

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Saudi Arabia, UK Sign Cultural Agreement

Saudi Arabia and Britain signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance cultural cooperation between the two countries on various levels. The two countries also agreed to exchange experiences for joint strategic projects and coordinate on systems, regulations and policies concerned with culture. Saudi culture minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah…

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Saudi Govt Reiterates Kingdom's Firm Commitment to Combating Terrorism

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's firm commitment to combating terrorism. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in person in Riyadh. The government highlighted the Kingdom's speech before the annual briefing of ambassadors of member states of…

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Mishriff bids to become highest earning racehorse ever by winning world's richest race

Mishriff is going for another win in the Saudi Cup and the world's richest race, in Riyadh, is worth over £7 million to the winner which would take career earnings to £18million

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Saudi FM Meets with US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Riyadh on Monday with US Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Yael Lambert. They reviewed the strategic and historical relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and ways to strengthen them in all fields…

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Thailand revamps Middle East strategy

After 32 years of frosty relations, the dramatic normalisation of Thai-Saudi diplomatic relations have far-reaching implications for both countries' diplomatic pathways in the world's most volatile region.

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Yemen FM, US Official Discuss Bilateral Ties, Houthi Ongoing Military Escalation

Yemen's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Ahmed bin Mubarak held talks with the US Acting-Ambassador to the Republic of Yemen Kathy Westly in Riyadh on Sunday. Discussions focused on bilateral relations and ways to bolster them in all fields. They also discussed the Houthi militia's ongoing military escalation.…

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Report Highlights Saudi Incentives for New Technologies, 4th Industrial Revolution Solutions

A recent report revealed five advantages and incentives to enable Saudi Arabia to implement the technologies and solutions of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, including the presence of digital infrastructure equipped with 5G technology, and the Kingdom’s financial and investment capabilities. The Kingdom inaugurated last year a dedicated center on the…

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Iran open to talks with Saudi in atmosphere of respect, understanding-Fars

Iran is ready for more talks with Saudi Arabia if Riyadh is willing to hold the talks in an atmosphere of mutual understanding and respect, the semi-official news agency Fars quoted Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi as saying on Saturday.

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Substantive Outcomes at ‘LEAP’ Int’l Conference in Saudi Arabia

The inaugural edition of LEAP has set new records for a debut technology event, attracting over 100,000 registered attendees from more than 80 countries.

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UAE's Flydubai Adds AlUla to its Network in Saudi Arabia

Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced the start of flights to AlUla in Saudi Arabia, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate this route from Dubai. The carrier will also resume its operations to Yanbu growing its network in the Kingdom to six points including Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh, state…

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Saudi Crown Prince Awards Winners of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

On behalf of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, who’s also General Supervisor of the Camel Club, patronized on Wednesday the closing ceremony of the sixth King Abdulaziz Camel Festival. Upon his arrival, the Crown Prince was…

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Abdulaziz bin Salman: Energy Security Essential to Growth, Facing Climate Challenges

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said Wednesday that the Kingdom was committed to its pledges to reduce carbon emissions and address the climate crisis. He emphasized that energy security constituted a necessary basis for the prosperity of the global economy, and for achieving a smooth transition to deal…

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SABB, Siemens Sign Deal to Create Smart Building Technology

The Saudi British Bank (SABB) has signed an agreement with Siemens to provide smart building services for SABB’s new headquarters, making the 30-story tower a model of digitally enabled efficiency, comfort, and sustainability. SABB selected Siemens to supply the services at SABB Tower in Riyadh.

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Schneider Electric Says to Put Spotlight on Digital Transformation at Riyadh Conference

Schneider Electric has announced its participation in the inaugural LEAP conference, taking place at the Riyadh Front Expo Center. The company will highlight the integral role that digital transformation and green technologies will play in achieving Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. During the event, Schneider Electric’s Executive Vice President of International…

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Saudi Arabia Supports UN Envoy's Efforts to Reach Comprehensive Political Solution in Yemen

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its support to the efforts of United Nations envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, in reaching a comprehensive political solution to the crisis in the country. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in person…

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Saudi Arabia Slams Houthi Attempts to Attack UAE

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen for attempting to attack civilian locations in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE defenses thwarted on Monday a ballistic missile attack by the Houthis targeting Abu Dhabi. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stressed that the Kingdom stands firmly with…

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Saudi Arabia no 'gold mine'

The thawing of three decades of frosty relations with Riyadh has lifted the hopes of job seekers and labour exporters eager to get back in the oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Rush to Riyadh may harm workers

Last week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returned from Riyadh with big news for workers -- Saudi Arabia has high demand for labour, and eight million jobs are now up for grabs.

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South Sudan FM: We Look Forward to a Pivotal Saudi Role in Africa

South Sudan Foreign Minister Mayiik Ayii Deng affirmed that Juba strives for a comprehensive strategic partnership with Riyadh and looks forward to a pivotal role for Saudi Arabia in contributing to the country’s advancement by injecting investments in vital development projects. As for Yemen, Deng said that the “Riyadh Agreement”…

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South Sudan Says Looks Forward to Attracting Saudi Investments

South Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mayiik Ayii Deng has said his country seeks to bolster investment cooperation with Saudi Arabia. His remarks were made during his current visit to Riyadh to discuss the massive investment opportunities in South Sudan. He met on Wednesday with Saudi entrepreneurs…

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