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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

The Independent UK

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

Irish Mirror

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

The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - UK

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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Mumbai police files FIR over threats to Rana Ayyub

Mumbai police has registered an FIR against unidentified individuals for sending death and rape threats to journalist Rana Ayyub on Twitter and Instagram, Hindustan Times reported. Ayyub had filed a complaint with the cyber cell of Mumbai police after receiving threats over her tweets criticising Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the…

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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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Over 31 Million People Used Uber in Middle East Since its Launch

Uber, the global taxi-hailing app, revealed on Sunday that over 31 million riders took trips using the app since its launch in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to the “Uber MENA: 2021 in Numbers” report, 703,000 drivers in Egypt, 530,000 in Saudi Arabia and 18,000 in…

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King Salman Underscores OIC's Role in Uniting Muslims, Shunning Extremism

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha received on Monday a written message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. King Salman stressed the confidence the OIC chief enjoys among members of the organization, highlighting Taha's determination to develop its work…

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Saudi Arabia: Booster Dose Will Be Required to Access Public Institutions as of Tuesday

Saudi Arabia is recording a decline in COVID cases as it prepares to impose a booster dose as a requirement to enter public facilities effective as of Tuesday. The Transport General Authority reiterated that starting Feb.

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Oman only concern for Socceroos boss

Rivals Japan and Saudi Arabia are facing each other but Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos sole focus is on securing a World Cup qualifying win over Oman.

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Top Oil Producers to Meet amid Record Crude Prices

The world's top oil-producing countries will meet on Wednesday to discuss a further increase in output, while crude prices have reached seven-year highs rattled by geopolitical tensions. Part of their regular meetings since the Covid-19 pandemic shook markets, the 13 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)…

Bangkok Post

Deep South eyes Thai-Saudi thaw

A forum to gather public input on opportunities for deep South provinces in expectation of improved relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia will be held in the middle of next month, the deputy government spokeswoman said.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

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.

Bangkok Post

Focus on chicken, halal for Saudi market

The Commerce Ministry is set to roll out export promotion plans for chicken and halal food to tap into the Saudi Arabia market after the Middle Eastern state last week restored full diplomatic relations with Thailand after a freeze for more than three decades.

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