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Travel, Tourism Summit Kicks off in Riyadh with Remarkable Participation of Women Leaders

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy, business and government who will take the stage for its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia from November 28 to December 1. Today, the tourism industry employs 54% of women in the sector and…

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Saudi, Egyptian Interior Ministers Meet in Riyadh

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz held official talks with his Egyptian counterpart Major General Mahmoud Tawfiq in Riyadh on Sunday. They discussed ways to boost security cooperation between their ministries. Prince Abdulaziz hailed the security coordination between their countries. The ministers then signed a…

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King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Azerbaijan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a written message from President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev. The message tackled the strong bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan and ways of bolstering them in various fields and on all levels. The message was received…

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Yemeni Chief of Staff Accuses Houthis of Rejecting Peace, Pursuing Iran’s Interests

Chief of General Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces Lieutenant General Sagheer bin Aziz stressed on Thursday that the Iran-backed Houthi militias will not agree to peace because they are bound to fulfilling Iran’s destructive agenda in the region. The Yemeni official met his Saudi counterpart Fayyadh bin Hamed Al…

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Nine of 11 Saudi starters play for same club. Who are Al Hilal?

The Riyadh-based club is the kingdom’s most successful football team.

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Saudi Commander of Joint Forces Receives Yemeni Chief of General Staff

Saudi Commander of the Joint Forces and Deputy Chief of the General Staff Lieutenant General Mutlaq bin Salem Al-Azima received in Riyadh on Thursday Chief of the General Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces Lieutenant General Sagheer Hammoud Aziz, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The officials reviewed issues of common…

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Saudi FM Meets First Deputy Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Fathan bin Abdullah held talks with first deputy prime minister of Kyrgyzstan Adelbek Qasim Aliyev in Riyadh on Thursday. The FM met with Aliyev on behalf of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The officials held talks on bilateral ties and…

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Saudi Arabia to Adopt Strategy to Stimulate Development, Innovation and Research

Senior Saudi government officials revealed serious trends towards activating development, innovation and research within the framework of the country’s transformation plan, disclosing the imminent completion of a strategy dedicated to research and development. The Ministry of Education launched on Wednesday in Riyadh, the first dialogue conference, entitled “Integration and Sustainable…

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Al-Shahrani Undergoes Surgery, Saudi Arabia Prepare for Match Against Poland

Saudi Arabia defender Yasser Al-Shahrani underwent successful surgery on his pancreas on Wednesday after a collision during his team's World Cup win over Argentina, the national team said. Medical examinations conducted in Doha revealed Al-Shahrani to be in a "stable condition,” said a statement. He was then transferred by medical…

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Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh to Finalize 9 Development MoUs

A Malaysian diplomat revealed that discussions with Saudi Arabia were underway to finalize nine memoranda of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation. He noted that Kuala Lumpur and Riyadh have signed agreements on 18 industrial projects since December 2021, with total investments of $1.65 billion, which are expected to generate around…

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Riyadh, Singapore to Cooperate in Cybersecurity, AI

Singapore’s Law Minister Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam has stressed the close cooperation between his country and Saudi Arabia in several areas, including cyber security, information security and information technology. Shanmugam further revealed that there are ongoing efforts to broker a new cooperation deal between Singapore and the Kingdom. He also mentioned a…

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Saudi Cabinet Praises Efforts to Enhance Kingdom’s Global Economic Position

The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday hailed the Kingdom’s keenness to communicate and strengthen relations with friendly countries as it continues playing a pivotal role through the participatory work system at the global level. King Salman bin Abdulaziz had chaired the Cabinet's session at Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh on Tuesday. During…

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Analysis-At World Cup, Saudi crown prince moves back on to global stage

When Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman took his seat next to the FIFA president at the World Cup opener in Qatar, it capped a remarkable turnabout in his fortunes - even before the Saudi team put a new feather in his cap by beating Argentina on Tuesday.

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CENTCOM Commander: We Are Committed to Our Military Cooperation with Riyadh

US Central Command Commander General Erik Kurilla stressed his country’s commitment to consolidating cooperation and coordination between the US Central Command and all its partners in the region, to combat the joint Iranian-Houthi threats. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Kurilla said the US will continue anti-smuggling operations with…

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Football Fans Flock to Fan Festival Zone in Riyadh

As the 2022 World Cup kicked off in Qatar on Sunday, Riyadh Season opened its World Cup Fan Festival Zone in the Saudi capital. Modeled on the fan zones in Qatar and set up in the Mrsool Park stadium, it will screen all the games and offers football fans the…

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Saudi Arabia Launches First Water, Agriculture, Environment System Portfolio

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture revealed on Sunday the establishment of a portfolio aimed at achieving water and food security and environmental sustainability, in an initiative that is the first of its kind in the three sectors. The portfolio was announced at a forum for innovation and…

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Saudi Arabia Always Pursues Political Solution in Yemen in Spite of Wrong Interpretations

Observers of the situation in Yemen find that Riyadh has used diplomacy to reach a solution to the war-torn country’s crisis and end the coup of the Iran-backed Houthi militias. Saudi Arabia has remained committed to its allies in Yemen. It has not abandoned them, making it difficult for the…

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Saudi Arabia, Thailand Sign Several Agreements, Keen to Bolster Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, concluded on Saturday a visit to Thailand. An official statement underscored Riyadh and Bangkok’s keenness on bolstering bilateral, regional and international cooperation in all fields.

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Saudi Arabia Prepares to Host One of Largest Int’l Mining Conferences

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) has announced preparations for the second Future Minerals Forum (FMF), which will take place from January 10-12, 2023 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. The FMF will gather global mining industry leaders, including governments and business executives from…

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Riyadh to Host Saudi Arabia's Biggest Event for Entrepreneurship in Middle East

Riyadh will host the first edition of "RiseUp Saudi Arabia" on Saturday, which will run until November 21 at the King Abdullah Financial District. The summit, which is the biggest event for entrepreneurship in the Middle East, is expected to attract over 10,000 participants, more than 150 startups, 150 investors…

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Saudi Crude Exports Surge to 29-Month High in September

Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports rose for a fourth straight month in September to the highest in 29 months, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Thursday. Crude exports rose about 1.6 percent to 7.721 million barrels per day (bpd) in September - the highest since April…

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Black Hat Brings Together Cybersecurity Experts in Riyadh

A flock of experts, speakers, and ethical hackers have gathered in Saudi Arabia to partake in Black Hat, a cybersecurity event organized to provide a platform of communication for people interested in cybersecurity and expertise exchange in this field. Black Hat has been organized this year following the success achieved…

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Riyadh Tolerance Convention Expresses Reservations about Forced Values

On the occasion of International Day for Tolerance, the King Abdulaziz Center for National Dialogue on Wednesday hosted the Tolerance Convention 2022 in Riyadh. Participants in the forum expressed their reservations about the policy of imposing values on societies without considering cultural differences and distinct identities among peoples.

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Saudi Govt Reviews Kingdom’s Participation at Regional, Int’l Events

The Saudi government reviewed on Tuesday the Kingdom’s participation at various regional and international events over the past week. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers underscored the Kingdom’s keenness on bolstering cooperation and coordination at…

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Supporting Int’l Travel to Establish Riyadh as a Global Connectivity Hub

Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Monday attended the opening ceremony of international travel terminals 3 and 4 at King Khalid International Airport, an expansion which will support travel movement going through the Saudi capital. The two new terminals will “increase the airport’s capacity with high-level equipment,” Saleh Al-Jasser,…

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