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Saudi labour deal to take shape 'in 2 months'

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants the new labour cooperation deal between Thailand and Saudi Arabia to be implemented within two months, says government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Bangkok Post

Trade group urges movement on travel bubble schemes

The Association of Thai Travel Agents (Atta) says international arrivals may exceed 5 million this year if the government starts travel bubbles with Asian partners as the Test & Go scheme alone is not enough of an enticement for those who face quarantine upon their return.

Bangkok Post

Saudi-led coalition says it's probing deadly prison strike

The Saudi Arabia-led coalition says it's investigating an airstrike on a detention facility in Yemen that killed dozens of people

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Royal Order: Saudi Arabia to Commemorate February 22 as Founding Day

Saudi Arabia will commemorate February 22 every year as the nation’s Founding Day, according to a Royal Order issued on Thursday. Issuing the Royal Order, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman also said February 22 shall be an official holiday in the country. “Taking into account that the…

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Cirque du Soleil to Present Major International Performances in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed an agreement with the entertainment group Cirque du Soleil to enhance cooperation between the two and enable the world-renowned circus to present its creative performances in the Kingdom. The agreement was signed by the Saudi Minister of Culture and Chairman of the Theater and…

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Morocco Renews Condemnation of Houthi Attacks Against Saudi Arabia, UAE

Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita reiterated its condemnation of the Houthi attacks and their supporters against civil and economic facilities in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Bourita also affirmed Morocco's rejection and condemnation of all forms of Iranian interference in the internal affairs of the Gulf countries, particularly Bahrain. The…

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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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Eddie Howe told Saudi trip comes at 'perfect time' for Newcastle United survival mission

Newcastle United's warm-weather training camp in Saudi Arabia can have an 'amazing' impact on their season according to Ian Wright

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Socceroos 4-0 Vietnam: World Cup 2022 qualifier – as it happened

Minute-by-minute report: The Socceroos got their qualification campaign back on track with a comfortable win over Vietnam in Melbourne

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Washington Vows More Sanctions on Houthi Leaders

Washington has pledged to take the “necessary steps” and use all “appropriate tools” to hold Houthis responsible for the recent attacks against Saudi Arabia and the UAE, and their role in protracting the conflict in Yemen, described as the worst humanitarian crisis in the world. A sharp rhetoric is being…

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France investigates possible second blast at Dakar rally in Saudi - French radio

French authorities are looking into a second potentially suspicious explosion at the Dakar sports car rally in Saudi Arabia last month, French radio station RMC reported on Thursday.

Reuters

New horizons for a historic friendship

Saudi Arabia and India share a historic camaraderie and, their relationship has made several strides through centuries

The Hindu

RCU Launches Direct Flights from Paris to AlUla

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has announced the opening of a direct flight from Paris to AlUla in Saudi Arabia. This new air route provides a unique opportunity for French travelers and travelers from neighboring countries to be among the first explorers to visit the extraordinary region. Arguably the…

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Businesses laud Saudi Arabia accord

The Thai business sector has hailed the agreement with Saudi Arabia to restore full diplomatic relations for the first time in more than three decades, believing it can bolster trade, investment and tourism between the two countries.

Bangkok Post

New chapter with Saudis feted

Thailand and Saudi Arabia have agreed to fully restore diplomatic relations, opening a new chapter in their relations and creating opportunities for bilateral cooperation and development between the two kingdoms.

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Saudi-Arabia’s Savvy Gaming buys ESL Gaming and FACEIT for $1.5 billion

The Saudi Arabia-backed Savvy Gaming is funded by the Kingdom's Public Investment Fund.

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GaStat: Saudi Non-Oil Exports Jump 26% in November

Saudi Arabia’s overall merchandise exports jumped 82.5% in November 2021 compared to the same month in 2020, according to official data released by the Saudi General Authority for Statistics (GaStat) on Tuesday. Non-oil exports increased by 26.1% year-on-year in November 2021, rising to SAR26 billion ($6.9 billion) from SAR20.6 billion…

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PM foresees great benefits from Saudi Arabia ties

The country is likely to benefit greatly from the restoration of normal relations with Saudi Arabia, including the possibility of progress towards peace in the far South, according to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

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Thai Products Expected to Increase Competitiveness in Saudi Market

Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, General Prayut Chan-o-cha, visited Saudi Arabia on Tuesday as part of the Kingdom's efforts to strengthen mutual relations and build bridges of communication with all world countries. Following the visit, Saudi investors expect an increase in the competitiveness of rice prices and the…

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Saudi Joint Team to Ensure Implementation of Industrial, Energy Projects

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef revealed that the Ministry of Energy and Saudi Aramco are working closely to create a joint team and ensure that related projects are progressing appropriately, including those of the “In Kingdom Total Value Add” (IKTVA) program for the supply sector.…

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Yemen PM: Iran Uses Yemen as Base for Attacking Neighbors

Yemen’s prime minister on Tuesday accused the Houthi militia of allowing Iran to use the war-torn country as a base for attacking other states, the official news agency SABA reported. Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed told British Ambassador to Yemen Richard Oppenheim that the Houthis have shunned peace efforts to end the…

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Washington Again Signals Readiness to Hold Houthis to Account

The US administration once signaled the option of "holding Houthis accountable" after the Iran-backed militias targeted Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi cities for the second time in less than a week. In official statements by the White House, State Department, and Department of Defense, the administration…

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Saudi FM: Keen on Expanding Communication with Thailand

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said on Tuesday the Kingdom is keen on building bridges of communication with Thailand and working with all partners around the world to support international peace and security. He said Tuesday's visit by Thai Premier Prayut Chan-o-cha to Riyadh is part…

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Saudi Arabia to Resume Flights to Thailand in May

Saudia Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will resume operating direct flights from Saudi Arabia to Thailand from May. The announcement was made after the two kingdoms restored their diplomatic relations. Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday where he met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin…

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