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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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Patrick Cantlay chose Pebble Beach this week, but remains curious observer of potential Saudi Arabia-backed rival league

“I think with the amount of money they're talking about it's always very tempting. I think it's tempting for everybody."

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Saudi Skier Set to Make History at Beijing Games

Alpine skier Fayik Abdi said he is hoping to spread awareness of winter sports in Saudi Arabia as he aims to become the first athlete to represent the country at the Winter Olympics in Beijing this month. Abdi will compete in the giant slalom, which has attracted competitors from countries…

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From Saudi Arabia, Phil Mickelson talks about ‘leverage’ and what he really wants in order to stay with the PGA Tour

Does Lefty have a direct offer to play in the Super League? "I think every player has been contacted."

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Israel participates in huge U.S. Mideast naval exercise alongside Saudi, Oman

Israel is taking part in a huge U.S.-led naval exercise in the Middle East, for the first time publicly joining Saudi Arabia and Oman, two counties it has no diplomatic relations with despite its normalisation of ties with some Gulf states.

Reuters

Education For Employment (EFE), Citi Foundation Link Saudi Youth to Jobs

In continued support to Saudi Vision 2030’s mission of empowering youth with opportunities, the Citi Foundation and Education For Employment (EFE) in Saudi Arabia partnered together for the third year to continue the momentum in creating economic opportunities for unemployed Saudi youth in 2021.

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‘Free Trade’ to Enhance Growth of Gulf-South Korean Transactions, Investments

Experts are forecasting that the free trade agreement recently signed between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and South Korea will find its way into force within 6 months. The agreement is set to boost the role of Gulf chambers and federations, especially the ones in Saudi Arabia, in increasing trade…

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Saudi Aramco Buys 7.4% Stake in Norwegian Software Firm Cognite

Saudi Aramco has bought a 7.4% stake in Norwegian industrial software group Cognite from oil firm Aker BP, Cognite said on Wednesday. The price for the stake was "around 1 billion Norwegian crowns," or about $113 million, an Aker BP spokesperson told Reuters, valuing Cognite at just over $1.5 billion.…

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The Socceroos' World Cup hopes are on a knife-edge after yet another qualifier draw. So what happens next?

After their 2-2 draw with Oman overnight, the Socceroos' path to the 2022 World Cup has now become do-or-die. Here's what happens next.

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Ian Poulter 'offered £22m to ditch Ryder Cup' and join breakaway Saudi Arabia tour

Concerns over the Saudi-backed super league continue to grow in the world of golf, as the circuit looks to lure in some of golf’s biggest names.

Daily Mirror

Socceroos draw 2-2 against Oman, hurting World Cup qualification hopes

The Socceroos are unlikely to secure automatic qualification to the World Cup after Oman secures a draw with a late penalty.

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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 Announces $6.4 Billion Investments in Future Tech

Saudi Arabia has launched investments worth $6.4 billion in future technologies, the Saudi minister of communication and information technology said on Tuesday, as the Kingdom races to diversify its economy from oil. The investments announced on Tuesday include a $2 billion joint venture between eWTP Arabia Capital, a fund backed…

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Saudi Arabia’s disruption plan spells trouble for golf’s main tours

The Saudi-backed 10-event international series will change the game if stars from the PGA and DP World Tours take part

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Which countries are competing in the Winter Olympics 2022? Full list

Countries such as Haiti and Saudi Arabia are set to make their first appearance at a Winter Olympics

Irish Mirror

Celtic v Rangers team news: Ange Postecoglou gives updates on Callum McGregor, Daizen Maeda and Tom Rogic

Maeda came on in the 68th minute of Japan’s 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Saudi Arabia in Saitama

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia moves to redefine Islam-bearing green flag

Saudi Arabia is inching towards changes that govern its national anthem and green flag, which is emblazoned with a sword and inscribed with Islam’s creed

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Daizen Maeda return complicated for Celtic showdown with Rangers after late Japan decision

The 24-year-old featured in the final 20 minutes the clash with Saudi Arabia and was also a sub during the win against China.

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Egypt, Saudi Arabia Conclude ‘Morgan-17’ Naval Exercise‎

The Saudi and Egyptian naval forces concluded Monday the joint naval exercise “Morgan-17” in Saudi Arabia, as part of a series of joint exercises between the two countries. The military drill included lectures and training conferences, as well as tactical exercises by naval special forces using various small arms and…

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Saudi Arabia Says Has $1.3 Trillion Worth of Untapped Mineral Deposits

Saudi Arabia has over 5,300 mining sites, valued at about $1.3 trillion, containing a number of the most abundant minerals, such as gold, silver, copper, zinc, phosphate, bauxite, limestone, and others, according to a report by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIRM). The report stressed that the growth…

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Saudi Arabia to Launch LEAP Conference on Tuesday

LEAP, the global technology platform, will kick off in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday with the participation of more than 350 speakers from 80 countries and 700 innovators and start-ups from around the world. Saudi Arabia will host the LEAP conference to address future challenges by consolidating its digital regional and…

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Vice Media secretly organised $20m Saudi government festival

Youth media company organised March 2020 event despite pledge to stop all work in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia Supports Protection of Int’l Cultural Heritage Efforts with $30Mln Donation

Saudi Arabia’s Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan announced on Monday that the Kingdom is donating $30 million to support the work of the ALIPH Foundation, the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas. Prince Badr announced the donation during the foundation’s second donors’ conference,…

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Saudi Arabia Takes 2nd Place Among 'COVID-19 Resilience Rankings'

Saudi Arabia ranked second among the countries that have coexisted with the pandemic in Bloomberg's COVID Resilience Ranking for January 2022, which highlights how the "world's biggest 53 economies are responding to the same once-in-a-generation threat." The Kingdom has shown qualitative progress that reflects the effectiveness of the health and…

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Saudi, Omani Interior Ministers Tour Empty Quarter Crossing

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, and his Omani counterpart Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, toured on Monday the Empty Quarter border checkpoint, connecting the Kingdom and Sultanate. The new crossing cuts the distance between Saudi Arabia and Oman by about 800 km, therefore, creating trade and…

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