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Saudi Arabia’s GEA to Host 1st Entertainment Forum in Mideast

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA), in partnership with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), will organize the International Entertainment Forum on March 5-8, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Considered the first of its kind in the Middle East, the forum will have a number of panel sessions…

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Rayyanah Barnawi: Saudi Arabia to send its first woman astronaut into space

Barnawi, 33, will be the first woman from Saudi Arabia to fly to the ISS

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Saudi Crown Prince, Kuwaiti Counterpart Discuss Aspects of Bilateral Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has made a telephone call to Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the telephone conversation on Monday, fraternal relations between the two countries, aspects of bilateral cooperation and…

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King Salman Receives Message from President of Algeria

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday a written message from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message tackled bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Algeria and ways to bolster them in various fields. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng.

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Saudi Investment Ministry Signs 2 MoUs at Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit

The Ministry of Investment signed two memorandums of understanding with Boehringer Ingelheim Company and Saudi Novo Nordisk Trading Company and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology at Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2023, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of…

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King Salman Issues Royal Order Promoting and Appointing 51 Judges at Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Tuesday a royal order promoting and appointing 51 judges at the Board of Grievances, reported the Saudi Press Agency. President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judicial Council Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef said the royal…

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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…

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Saudi Crown Prince Launches Investment Fund on Culture, Tourism, Entertainment, Sports

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, announced on Tuesday the launch of the Events Investment Fund (EIF) that aims to develop a sustainable infrastructure for the culture, tourism, entertainment and sports sectors across the Kingdom, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed will act as chairman…

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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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Oil, human rights, security: Here's what's in store for U.S.-Gulf relations in 2023

Visiting Saudi Arabia last summer, President Biden tried to reassure Arab leaders of U.S. commitment to the region's security. But Gulf nations aren't necessarily rushing to side with Washington.

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Somalia

The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Friday the terrorist attacks that targeted civilians in Somalia over the past two days, reported the Saudi Press Agency. It stressed that the Kingdom stands by Somalia and its people against all forms of violence and terrorism, reiterating its complete rejection of all…

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UNESCO Praises Saudi Arabia's Achievements in E-Education Governance Globally

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) praised Saudi Arabia’s achievements in e-education governance, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday. UNESCO's "Guide to measuring information and communication technologies (ICT) in education" highlighted the Kingdom’s National E-Learning Center as an example to be followed at the international level.…

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Cristiano Ronaldo Arrives in Riyadh to Join Al-Nasr

World football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh on Monday night to join Al-Nasr, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He was received by President of the club's Board of Directors Mesli Al-Muammar, his deputy Abdullah Al-Omrani, and CEO Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and a group of children, affiliated to the club's fans.…

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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…

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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.

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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Libya on Independence Day

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Saturday Libya on its 71st Independence Day. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz sent a cable of congratulations to Chairman of Libyan Presidential Council Mohamed al-Menfi on the occasion, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He wished him permanent good health and…

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MWL Slams Afghan Govt’s Decision to Deny Women Right to University Education

The Muslim World League condemned on Thursday the Afghan caretaker government’s decision to deny Afghan women and girls the right to university education. In a statement, the MWL General Secretariat expressed its denunciation and regret at the move that contradicts the teachings of Islam and the consensus of the scholars…

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Saudi Arabia, Britain Sign MoU to Develop Financial Services

Saudi Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan met on Tuesday with Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt in London, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The officials discussed bilater aal relations between their countries and global economic issues.

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Saudi Arabia Shocked at Afghan Govt’s Decision to Deny Girls Right to University Education

The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed on Wednesday Kingdom's shock and regret at the Afghan caretaker government’s decision to deny girls the right to university education, reported the Saudi Press Agency. It called on the government to reverse its decision, which has shocked all Islamic countries, it added. The move goes…

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Saudi Energy Minister: OPEC+’s More Accurate Predictions Are Due to Focusing on Market Fundamentals

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud stressed on Tuesday that OPEC+ members leave politics out of the decision making process and out of their assessments and forecasting. In an interview with the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), he added: “As I have emphasized multiple times, in…

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Sports Minister Hosts World Football Leaders at Saudi House in Qatar

Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal hosted on Friday Qatari officials and several officials from international football federations at the Saudi House zone in Doha on the sidelines of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Guests included President of the Asian Football…

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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…

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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…

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Saudi Crown Prince Congratulates Morocco on Qualification to World Cup Semis

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, telephoned on Monday’s Morocco’s King Mohammed VI to congratulate him on his country’s qualification to the FIFA World Cup semifinal, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He said the achievement is a source of pride and happiness to the Arab world and…

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