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Oil Prices Rise Following Red Sea Territorial Shifts and Saudi Pipeline Disruptions

Saudi Arabia has suspended operations on its East-West oil pipeline following multiple attacks on Thursday, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

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Iran-US war latest: Oil prices surge above $100 as Trump weighs broader Iran offensive

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Al-Baha goes dark: Saudi city observes 'green hour' to cut carbon emissions

Al-Baha Municipality in Saudi Arabia participated in the "Al-Baha Green Hour" initiative, switching off non-essential lights for an hour to promote energy conservation and environmental protection. This local effort aligns with the broader Saudi Green Initiative, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and encourage responsible energy use among residents and in…

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1,300 years of Islamic history at one site: Inside Saudi Arabia’s Othman bin Affan Mosque in Jeddah

Tucked between narrow medieval lanes in historic Jeddah, the Othman bin Affan Mosque is offering a rare, layered look into the city’s past. Fresh excavations at the site have uncovered more than 1,300 years of continuous history, linking early Islamic foundations to global trade routes and evolving architectural traditions, as…

The Times of India

Saudi Theater and Performing Arts, Heritage Commissions Participate in Paris Fair 2023

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission and the Heritage Commission are participating in the Foire de Paris 2023 (Paris Fair), which runs from April 27 to May 8, where they will be showcasing Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage, folklore, and traditions. The two commissions’ participation in the prestigious Paris Fair falls…

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Saudi, German FMs Discuss Developments in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Thursday a phone call from his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, the two sides discussed the developments in Sudan, and the conditions of the foreigners stranded there. They stressed the…

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SABIC Solutions Win 5 Edison Awards for Best New Products

SABIC, a global diversified chemicals company, has been awarded five of the prestigious Edison Awards 2023 for its innovative solutions, designed to meet the needs of their customers and the broader value chain, and as well aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday. SABIC won…

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Saudi, UK Foreign Ministers Discuss Violence in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Friday a phone call from UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the telephone call, the two sides discussed the developments in Sudan, with an emphasis on the importance of stopping the military…

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Eid Al-Fitr Prayer Performed Across Saudi Arabia

Muslims across Saudi Arabia performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer in the early hours of Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Worshipers flocked to mosques and open-air spaces throughout the Kingdom to perform the prayer, SPA Said. The Eid prayer at the Grand Holy Mosque in Makkah was led by Advisor at…

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Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Next Steps in China-Brokered Deal

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Thursday a phone call from Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, the Saudi Press Agency reported. At the beginning of the call, the two sides exchanged greetings and congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, SPA…

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Saudi, UK FMs Call for End to Military Escalation in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Thursday a phone call from UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two sides discussed the developments in Sudan, urging parties of the conflict to stop the military escalation, end violence, protect civilians,…

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Saudi Arabia, US Stress Importance of Halting Military Escalation in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has received a phone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During Tuesday’s call, Prince Faisal and Blinken discussed the importance of stopping the military escalation in Sudan and ending violence to protect…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Palestinian President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah on Wednesday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and stressed the importance of continuing the exerted efforts to…

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Saudi, UAE, US Foreign Ministers Urge End to Sudan Military Escalation

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States held a phone call on Saturday to discuss the ongoing situation in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency said. The ministers called for a halt to military escalation and a return to a framework agreement between…

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Inflation in Saudi Arabia Drops in March

The inflation rate in the Kingdom remained relatively stable in the first quarter of 2023, reaching 3.4% in January, going down in February to 3%, and standing at 2.7% in March, achieving relative stability in the first quarter of 2023. The Consumer Price Index for March 2023 reflects the stability…

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Saudi Crown Prince, US Senator Graham Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Jeddah on Tuesday with US Senator Lindsey Graham, reported the Saudi Press Agency. They reviewed relations of friendship between their countries and various issues of common interest. The meeting was attended by Prince Khalid bin Salman,…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Kuwaiti Counterpart Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has made a phone call to the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During Thursday’s phone conversation, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed several issues of common interest,…

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Saudi Crown Prince, China’s President Stress Importance of Ties Between 2 Countries

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call on Tuesday to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they stressed the importance of the strategic relations between the Kingdom and China, SPA said. The Crown…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Iraq’s PM Discuss Ways to Enhance Strategic Partnership

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, the Saudi Press Agency reported Monday. During the telephone conversation, the Crown Prince and the PM discussed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from French President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a telephone call from French President Emmanuel Macron, reported the Saudi Press Agency. They discussed bilateral relations and aspects of joint cooperation between Saudi Arabia and France. They also tackled regional and international developments and efforts exerted towards…

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King Salman Approves Providing Two Holy Mosques with 150,000 Copies of the Holy Quran

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued a royal order on Friday that approved providing the Two Holy Mosques with 150,000 copies of the holy Quran with the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The holy books will be printed by King Fahd Complex…

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Saudi King, Crown Prince Donate SAR150 Million to Jood Eskan Platform

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, inaugurated the "Charitable Jood Eskan Subscription" campaign by making two generous donations of SAR150 million. The campaign was launched by the Jood Eskan platform. King Salman donated SAR100 million, while…

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Saudi FM Holds Talks with Kuwaiti Counterpart in Riyadh

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Riyadh on Wednesday with his Kuwaiti counterpart Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, reported the Saudi Press Agency, They tackled the strong solid relations between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and ways to support and develop them in various fields.…

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King Salman Arrives in Jeddah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday from Riyadh. He was welcomed at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman was accompanied by Prince Khalid bin…

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Saudi Arabia, Italy Say Interested in Enhancing Cultural Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has held a video call with the Italian Minister of Culture, Gennaro Sangiuliano, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They discussed culinary arts, fashion, architecture and design, heritage, visual arts, museums, and music, as they showed interest in enhancing cultural cooperation…

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