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Saudi Arabia Seeks to Accelerate Development of Digital Currency

As the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said on Monday that it was carrying out experiments with a central bank digital currency and exploring the potential benefits and risks of its use, economists told Asharq Al-Awsat that the local market was ready and enjoyed the ability to deal with the project…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Joins WEF Jobs Consortium

Saudi Arabia has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Jobs Consortium, it was announced at the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos. The Jobs Consortium is a coalition of CEOs, ministers, and other leaders with a common aim to promote a better future of work for all by enabling job…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Extends Financial Support for Global Counter-Terrorism Office

Saudi Arabia has extended a financial support worth $300,000 for the New York-based Global Counter-Terrorism Office as part of the Arab strategy to promote the project of combating terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Abdulaziz Al-Wasel delivered the cheque to the Undersecretary…

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Saudi Arabia includes Diriyah tourism project in PIF's portfolio -SPA

Saudi Arabia has included a Diriyah tourism project in the portfolio of its sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to improve investment efficiency and public-private cooperation, state news agency SPA reported on Monday.

Reuters

DWP could make decision on raising State Pension age to 68 this year

In his Autumn statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced there would be a review into the current age which would consider whether to quicken the already planned increases.

Nottingham Post

New Glasgow spa to open in city centre Hilton hotel next year

The PURE spa will be the sixth location in the city and will provide guests with a variety of massages, facials and other pampering services within the Hilton hotel.

Glasgow Live

Saudi Libraries Commission Takes Part in Islamic Manuscripts Expo in Rabat

The Saudi Libraries Commission has organized the Islamic Manuscripts and Species Exposition in cooperation with the National Committee for Education, Culture and Science and King Abdulaziz Public Library, the Saudi Press Agency reported Monday. The event coincided with the meeting of the 43rd Consultative and Executive Council, an affiliate of…

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Saudi Fashion Commission Discusses Partnership Opportunities

The Saudi Fashion Commission has held a virtual meeting to discuss the partnership opportunities in the fashion sector and to increase opportunities for its economic and cultural growth, in the presence of a number of specialists and those interested in the fashion sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported Monday. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Japan Sign Clean Energy Cooperation Document

Saudi Arabia and Japan signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) on Sunday in the fields of the circular carbon economy, carbon recycling, clean hydrogen and fuel ammonia, the Saudi Energy Ministry said on Twitter. The MoC was signed by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Japanese Industry Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Visits Türkiye, Meets Top Officials

Saudi Assistant Minister of Defense Eng. Talal bin Abdullah Al-Otaibi paid an official visit to Türkiye at the head of a high-level delegation, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Saturday. He kicked off the visit by meeting with Defense Minister Hulusi Akar.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Police chief warns of ‘hard choices’ still facing force after Scottish budget

The Scottish Police Authority’s funding allocation has been set at almost £1.5 billion for the 2023/24 financial year.

The Independent UK

Saudi Defense Minister Visits BAE Systems in UK

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has visited the headquarters of BAE Systems in the British city of Wharton during his visit to the United Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Upon his arrival at the company's headquarters, he was received by the Chief of Air…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Taekwondo Federation Wins Award of Best Federation in the World

The Saudi Arabian Taekwondo Federation won the award of the best federation in the world from the World Taekwondo Federation (WT), at the closing ceremony that was held after the conclusion of the Grand Prix final tournament, which was hosted by Riyadh on December 8 and 10. The accomplishment is…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM: Nuclear Iran Will Force Regional Countries to Ensure their Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah said on Sunday that Iran’s development of nuclear weapons would force regional countries to seek to ensure their own security. "If Iran gets an operational nuclear weapon, all bets are off," Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said in an on-stage…

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Call for action on rising suicide rates

Australians are taking their own lives at a greater rate than during the pandemic, with prevention groups warning the trend could continue if nothing changes.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, China Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

Saudi Arabia and China have signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, Saudi state news agency SPA said on Thursday, during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, met with Xi at Al Yamamah Palace in Riyadh in the…

Al Jazeera

China’s Xi arrives in Saudi Arabia to ‘bolster ties’

Initial agreements worth $29bn will be signed at a Saudi Arabian-Chinese summit this week, official news agency says.

Reuters

China's Xi to arrive in Riyadh on Wednesday to meet Saudi and Arab leaders

Saudi Arabia aims to increase trade with Beijing and discuss regional security when China's president visits Riyadh this week, with the kingdom seeking to expand superpower ties beyond the increasingly fractious alliance with the United States.

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The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia plans to build one of the biggest airports in the world

Aviation hub to be built on site of exisiting King Khalid International Airport

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Energy Minister Denies Output Increase Discussion

Saudi Arabia on Monday said that OPEC+ was sticking with oil output cuts and could take further measures to balance the market amid falling prices, denying a report it was considering boosting output to 500,000 barrels per day, according to state news agency SPA. "It is well-known that OPEC+ does…

Reuters

Saudi crown prince arrives in Thailand - state news agency

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Thailand for an official visit, the state news agency SPA reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince travels to G20 summit -SPA

Saudi Arabia's crown prince left the country on Monday to attend the G20 summit being held in Indonesia and will visit other Asian countries as part of the trip, state news agency SPA reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince, Macron Discuss Regional Security in Phone Call

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has received a phone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. During the telephone conversation, ways to enhance bilateral relations between the two countries within the framework of the strategic partnership were discussed, it said. The Crown Prince…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia to Produce 10GW of Wind Energy in Egypt

Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of a 10 gigawatt wind electric power project in Egypt. The MoU was signed between Saudi ACWA power company and Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company. The Saudi Press Agency…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Film Commission Inaugurates Saudi Arabia's Participation in Carthage Festival

The Film Commission has recently inaugurated the Kingdom's participation as a guest of honor in the 33rd session of the Carthage Film Festival, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This came during a ceremony held in the Cultural City in the Tunisian capital, in the presence of the Saudi delegation…

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