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Saudi Arabia Vows Firm Response to Houthi Terrorism

Saudi Arabia stressed on Tuesday that it will firmly and strongly respond to all terrorist acts committed by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against innocent civilians and vital installations in the Kingdom that are threatening regional and international peace and security. The Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom was victim…

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Saudi Arabia: Hostile Foreign Parties Led Defamation Cyber-Attacks

Saudi Arabia’s Public Prosecution exposed on Monday campaigns led by adverse foreign parties aiming to mar the Kingdom’s reputation. It also stressed that anybody caught making false statements about matters ‘related to public order’ could face up to five years in jail and a SR3 million fine.

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Khalid bin Salman: Houthis Will Pay Price for Meddling with Yemen's Future

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman condemned on Tuesday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for meddling in Yemen's affairs and attacking its neighbors. In a series of tweets, he said: "The Houthis alone will suffer the repercussions of meddling in Yemen's future and violating neighboring countries." He added that…

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Saudi-led coalition air strikes target Yemen’s Houthi rebels after Abu Dhabi attack

The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi insurgents said Monday it had launched air strikes targeting the rebel-held capital Sanaa following a deadly attack against Abu Dhabi that killed three and was claimed by the rebels.

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Yemen Condemns Houthi Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabia, UAE

Yemen strongly condemned on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias for launching armed drones at Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, describing the development as an "unprecedented" escalation. The systematic terrorist attacks and the deliberate targeting of civilians demonstrates the extent to which the Houthis have disregard to international humanitarian…

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Two Saudi Skiers Make History by Qualifying for Winter Olympics

Saudi skiers Salman Al-Howaish and Fayik Abdi have qualified to compete in Alpine skiing races at next month's Beijing Games, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The giant slalom has attracted competitors from countries with no medal winning record in the sport, such as violinist Vanessa Mae who competed for…

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Saudi Arabia Slams Cowardly Attack on Abu Dhabi

Saudi Arabia condemned in the strongest terms on Monday the cowardly terrorist attack against Abu Dhabi International Airport. The Foreign Ministry underscored the Kingdom's complete solidarity with the United Arab Emirates against all threats to its security and stability. This attack, which was carried out by the "evil" Iran-backed Houthi…

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Latest updates: Houthi rebels warn of further attacks on UAE

News from January 17: Houthis say attacks in Abu Dhabi involved five ballistic missiles and several drones.

Al Jazeera

Towards a Bigger Country for Culture: Six Steps Towards the Future

For many years, I was part of a group of Saudi academics, writers, and people engaged in all kinds of cultural work, who would head to Arab capitals such as Cairo, Beirut, Tunis and Casablanca, as well as various Gulf capitals, to attend conferences or seminars or to participate in…

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Tourism Sector Sees Record Numbers in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has taken a renowned position in global tourism with unique achievements, mainly after the launch of its Sustainable Tourism Global Center (STGC). The Ministry of Tourism said in a report that 60 million domestic trips, valued at $21.3 billion, were made in 2020, recording a 30 percent increase…

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UAE pledges to retaliate after three killed in Houthi attacks

Emirati officials condemn Houthi attacks in Abu Dhabi as ‘heinous crimes’, US says it will hold the group accountable.

Al Jazeera

Arab Coalition Says Detected Houthi Drones Launched from Sanaa Airport

The Saudi-led Arab coalition said on Monday it had detected hostile escalation by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. It revealed that the Houthis had launched "a number of armed drones from Sanaa international airport." "We have detected and continue to monitor the hostile escalation," it stressed. The coalition later…

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Iran to reopen OIC representative office in Saudi Arabia

Diplomats are in Jeddah to launch office after six years as Iran and Saudi Arabia prepare for a fifth round of direct talks.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Minerals Forum Calls for Keeping Pace with Technology in Achieving Sustainable Development

The Arab ministers concerned with mineral resources affairs approved the Arab Industrial Development and Mining Organization (AIDMO) proposal to prepare guidelines for Arab countries to keep pace with global trends and adopt best practices in the industry. The ministers held their eighth consultative meeting on the sidelines of the Future…

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Iranian diplomats arrive in Saudi to take up Organisation of Islamic Cooperation posts

Three Iranian diplomats have arrived in Saudi Arabia to take up posts at the headquarters of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said on Monday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cinema ElHoush Champions Independent Films

Saudi Arabia's firs art house, Cinema ElHoush is championing independent movies, which veer away from mainstream commercial film-making. Independent films are often described as the cinema of the elite, given that they target an audience of refined taste and they do not make major revenues at the box office.

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The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap Ep 96: Bandersnatch, Bird Box and more

It’s the first episode of 2019, and our hosts Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the Saudi Arabia-centric episode of Hasan Minhaj’s Patriot Act, Netflix series Selection Day, and the Netflix special of Black Mirror‘s Bandersnatch, among other things.

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