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Saudi Arabia Reopens Visa on Arrival for US, UK and Schengen Visa Holders

The Saudi government has reopened the visa-on-arrival program for holders of valid visas for the US, UK and Schengen area, effective immediately, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).

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Saudi Energy Warning Highlights Iranian-backed Threat to Global Recovery

Given the flawless Saudi record of fulfilling global oil supply obligations since 1939, energy markets are surely taking note of Riyadh’s warning on Monday that it “won't bear any responsibility for any shortage in oil supplies to global markets” following a string of attacks on its oil facilities by Yemen's…

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Saudi Arabia Says Won’t Bear Responsibility for Any Oil Shortage after Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia said on Monday that it “won't bear any responsibility for any shortage in oil supplies to global markets” after attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militias. Saudi Arabia made the announcement in a statement carried by the state-run Saudi Press Agency. It quoted the Foreign Ministry as saying that…

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Saudi Space Commission, UK Agency Sign MoU on Peaceful Use of Outer Space

The Saudi Space Commission (SSC) and the UK Space Agency signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in the peaceful use of outer space. The agreement is aimed at providing a framework for cooperation in space activities, reviewing areas of common interest in the peaceful uses of space, and…

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Saudi Arabia Concludes Participation in Red Flag 2022 Drills in US

The Saudi Royal Air Force concluded on Saturday its participation in the Red Flag 2022 drills held at the Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, the United States. The ten-day drills had kicked off on March 8 with the participation of several countries. They were trained on several combat scenarios…

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SAMF Signs Sponsorship Contract for Formula 1 stc Saudi Grand Prix

The Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) has announced the signing of a sponsorship agreement with Bank Albilad to become a strategic sponsor of Formula 1 Race in the Kingdom, through Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC). The agreement was signed in Riyadh between Prince Khalid bin Sultan bin Abdullah Al-Faisal, Chairman…

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Saudi Crown Prince Launches New Strategy for National Development Fund

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the National Development Fund (NDF), launched on Monday the Fund’s strategy. The strategy was announced during a meeting of the NDF’s Board of Directors. The strategy aims to make the fund a pivotal enabler for the economic and…

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Arab Coalition Targets Houthis in Marib, Destroys 22 Military Vehicles

The Arab Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen announced that it carried out 35 operations against the Houthi militia on the fronts of Marib and Hajjah. In a tweet carried out by Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Coalition explained that the operations resulted in the destruction of 22 military vehicles…

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Saudi Interior Ministry: Detainees Executed after Terrorism, Capital Crimes Convictions

The Saudi Ministry of Interior announced on Saturday that it had carried out the sentences of capital punishment against individuals convicted of terrorism and capital crimes, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Eighty-one individuals were convicted of various crimes, including murdering innocent men, women and children.

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Saudi Crown Prince Launches Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program Strategy

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Human Capability Development Program Committee, launched on Monday the Strategy of the Custodian of The Two Holy Mosques Scholarship Program. The Strategy marks the beginning of a new era in the scholarship program that will contribute to…

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Yemeni Authorities Destroy Large Quantities of Illicit Drugs Linked to Houthis in Hajjah

Security officials in Yemen on Thursday destroyed a large quantity of hashish and thousands of narcotic pills, which were seized from smugglers linked to Houthi criminal gangs in the past four months, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The National Army forces in the Fifth Military Region destroyed 1,158 kilograms of…

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Saudi Arabia Ready to Mediate Between All Parties Related to Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Russia's President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Thursday the Kingdom is ready to exert all efforts to mediate between Russia, Ukraine and all parties related to the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The Crown Prince reiterated the Kingdom's…

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Saudi Aramco Discovers Some New Natural Gas Fields

Saudi Aramco has discovered several new natural gas fields, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday, citing Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman. The fields were found in the central area of the kingdom, in the Empty Quarter region, near northern border and in the eastern region, he said, according…

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Saudi Arabia, Oman Sign MoU in Food and Water Security

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Sultanate of Oman signed on Thursday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to build relations of partnership and integration in order to achieve the strategic goals of the two countries on food and water security, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The MoU was co-signed…

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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Discuss Ways to Enhance Cooperation

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, has made a phone call to Indonesian President Joko Widodo, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries, and discussed ways to enhance cooperation between the…

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Saudi Arabia, China Discuss Defense Cooperation

Saudi Deputy Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman has met via videoconference with Chinese State Councilor and Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe. The meeting reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries, especially in the defense and military fields, means to develop them and issues of mutual interest,…

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Riyadh Hosts Saudi-Iraqi Business Forum with Wide Participation

Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Commerce and Chairman of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi reiterated the strong relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq, which have common interests and are united by historical ties. In a statement to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on the occasion of the Saudi-Iraqi…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syrian Settlement

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, met in Riyadh on Thursday with Russia's Special Presidential Envoy for Syrian Settlement Alexander Lavrentiev, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The envoy conveyed the greetings of President Vladimir Putin to the Crown Prince, who in…

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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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