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Saudi Govt Reviews Kingdom's Local, Int'l Achievements in Climate, Economy, Tech

The Saudi government reviewed on Tuesday the participation of the Kingdom at the recent World Economic Forum in Davos. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The cabinet also reviewed Saudi Arabia's participation at the World Health Organization…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 31, 2022

Saudi Leadership Congratulates Queen Elizabeth on Platinum Jubilee

The Saudi leadership congratulated Britain's Queen Elizabeth on her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since her ascension to the throne. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, sent separate cables of congratulations to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022

King Salman Issues a Number of Royal Orders

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Sunday several royal orders. He relieved Dr. Tawfiq bin Fowzan bin Mohammed Al-Rabeeah, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Food and Drug Authority, of his post and appointed Fahd bin Abdulrahman bin Dahes Al-Jalajel in his…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 30, 2022

Saudi Leadership Condoles Egypt's Sisi over Victims of Sinai Terrorist Attack

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, offered their condolences on Tuesday to Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi over the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Sinai, reported the Saudi Press Agency. In…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022

Mohammed bin Salman Receives Telephone Calls from Crown Prince of Kuwait, Egypt's Sisi, Turkey's Erdogan

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Monday telephone calls from Arab and international leaders, who were reassured about the health of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. He received a call from Crown Prince of Kuwait Sheikh…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 10, 2022

Saudi General Directorate of Prisons Starts Implementing Pardon Measures for Public-Right Prisoners

The General Directorate of Prisons started on Monday the implementation of pardon procedures for male and female public-right prisoners so that they can be released and returned to their families, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The move was carried out at the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022

Gulf Leaders Congratulate Saudi King on Success of Medical Tests

Gulf leaders have congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, who underwent successful medical tests at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah. The Royal Court said Sunday that the King will stay in hospital for some time to rest on doctors' advice after undergoing a…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022

New Strategies Revealed as Future Aviation Forum 2022 Kicks Off in Riyadh

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia is hosting the “Future Aviation Forum” for three days, organized by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. GACA President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 9, 2022

Saudi king admitted to hospital in Jeddah for tests - Saudi press agency

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz was admitted to hospital in the Red Sea city of Jeddah to undergo medical tests, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the royal court.

Reuters · May 8, 2022

New Saudi Commissions to Boost ‘Comprehensive, Balanced Development’

Government officials stressed that the recently approved royal commissions in Saudi Arabia will contribute to achieving the comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable development of the Kingdom’s regions. On Thursday, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued royal decrees that included the establishment of two commissions to develop…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 7, 2022