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Saudi Minister of Energy Meets Indian Officials in New Delhi

Saudi Minister of Energy and Chairman of the Ministerial Committee for Economy and Investment in the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council arrived in India on Friday. During the visit, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz held meetings with Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, Minister of Petroleum Hardeep Singh,…

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Saudi Energy Minister, Top Chinese Official Stress Importance of Stable Long-Term Crude Supplies

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and the director of China's National Energy Administration Zhang Jianhua on Friday stressed the importance of stable long-term supplies to crude oil markets, the Saudi state news agency SPA reported. The two agreed to continue cooperation efforts to maintain stability in oil…

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Saudi King Issues Royal Order Promoting, Appointing 174 Justice Ministry Judges

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has issued a royal order promoting and appointing 174 judges at the Ministry of Justice, the Saudi Press Agency reported Sunday. Minister of Justice and President of the Supreme Judicial Council Sheikh Dr. Walid bin Mohammed Al-Samaani affirmed…

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Saudi Arabia’s National Center for Palms and Dates Participates in SIAL 2022 in Paris

The National Center for Palms and Dates is participating in the "SIAL Paris 2022" exhibition in Paris, France, which is taking place from October 15 to 19, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. The center's participation in the exhibition aims to boost the marketing of Saudi dates, activate international…

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First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for new joint force

The first Russian soldiers have arrived in Belarus to take part in a new joint force announced this week, Minsk's defence ministry said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Saudi Arabia announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Kyiv. Read FRANCE 24’s liveblog to catch up on the day's events…

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Saudi Arabia announces $400 million humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Saudi Arabia will provide $400 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Saudi state news agency SPA said, adding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday.

Reuters

Saudi-led coalition says it exchanged POW visits with Yemen's Houthis

Two delegations from the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen and the Iran-aligned Houthis exchanged visits to prisoners of war on Wednesday as a gesture of goodwill and a confidence-building measure to extend the truce in Yemen, the coalition said in a statement carried by the Saudi state news agency SPA.

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10 things we learned at the 2022 Japanese Grand Prix

A crowned champion amid chaos and confusion underpinned the first Formula 1 race in Japan since 2019 - but there was more to the weekend than that, as driver market moves and the popular return of Suzuka were also key threads. Here's a look at the 10 biggest points of…

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Saudi Mawani Signs $170 Mln of Deals to Boost Jeddah Islamic Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has signed two contracts worth more than 640 million riyals ($170.3 million) to deepen and establish new wharves at Jeddah Islamic port, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday. This comes within MAWANI's initiatives to promote the maritime transport and logistics sector, and direct more…

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Saudi Arabia to Host World Health Forum

Saudi Arabia is set to host from October 9 - 11 the world's health forum in the capital Riyadh under the theme "transformation in the health sector,” the Saudi Press Agency reported. As many as 112 leading speakers from different countries are scheduled to take part in the event designed…

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IAEA Elects Saudi Arabia as Board of Governors Member Until 2024

The General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency has been elected, by a majority of votes, to become a member of IAEA's Board of Governors. The Kingdom received the majority of votes from its geographical group, which includes countries of the Middle East and South Asia, the Saudi Press…

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Saudi Culture Minister Meets with UNESCO’s Director-General

Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has met with Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization Audrey Azoulay, during his attendance of the UNESCO World Conference on Cultural Policies and Sustainable Development (MONDIACULT 2022), hosted by Mexico, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. At…

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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman named PM

MBS is already de facto ruler of the kingdom, but the appointment formalises his role as head of government.

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Saudi king names Crown Prince Mohammed as prime minister

Saudi Arabia’s 86-year-old king appointed his son, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to replace him as the kingdom’s prime minister, state-run news agency SPA said.

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Bahrain’s King

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Jeddah on Sunday with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Saudi Press Agency reported. At the beginning of the reception, the Crown Prince welcomed the King in the Kingdom, while the Bahraini monarch said he was happy to visit…

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Saudi crown prince meets with Turkish officials - SPA

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Turkey's Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati and Ibrahim Kalin, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan's spokesman and chief foreign policy adviser, in Jeddah on Saturday, Saudi state news agency SPA reported.

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KSrelief Signs Cooperation Program with UNDP

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has signed a cooperation program with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in New York, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday. The Center was represented by the Advisor at the Royal Court, the Supervisor General of the Center, Dr.

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Saudi Education Minister Visits Center for Curriculum Redesign in Boston

Saudi Minister of Education Dr.

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Putin Lauds Saudi Crown Prince’s Role in Prisoner Swap

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz made a phone call to Russian President Vladimir Putin after the Kingdom succeeded in arranging the freeing of 10 prisoners of different nationalities as part of a prisoner release between Moscow and Kyiv, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. Putin thanked the Crown…

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Ukraine’s President Lauds Saudi Crown Prince’s Efforts in Prisoner Exchange

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz made a phone call on Thursday to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after the Kingdom succeeded in arranging the freeing of 10 prisoners of different nationalities as part of a prisoner release between Moscow and Kyiv. During the call, the Ukrainian President thanked the…

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King Salman Receives Credentials of Ambassadors of Several Countries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Jeddah on Tuesday the credentials of a number of ambassadors of brotherly and friendly countries appointed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

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Saudi Arabia, UK Say they Want to Strengthen Ties

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Britain’s King Charles III held a telephone conversation, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. During the call, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to King Charles, his family, and…

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Saudi Crown Prince Launches National Gaming and Esports Strategy

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council for Economic and Development Affairs, unveiled the National Gaming and Esports Strategy that marks the beginning of a new era toward leading the gaming sector and making the Kingdom a global hub…

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DTM drivers hope Spa remains on the calendar in 2023

Several DTM drivers have expressed their desire to keep Spa-Francorchamps on the calendar next year following a pair of exciting races at the Belgian venue last weekend.

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