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Saudi, Belgian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions, Hadja Lahbib, in Brussels, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During Thursday’s meeting, they reviewed the advanced relations between the two countries,…

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Riyadh, BIE Discuss Saudi Expo 2030 Bid

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim has met with Dimitri Kerkentzes, the Secretary General of the Bureau International Des Expositions (BIE), in Paris, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the Saudi bid to host the Expo 2030 world fair…

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Saudi Arabia aims for huge new downtown in Riyadh by 2030

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday launched a company to carry out a hugely ambitious development in downtown Riyadh, as part of the leading oil exporter's plans to make its capital a global metropolis and diversify the economy.

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GCC, South Korea Launch 7th Round of Trade Negotiations

The Seventh Round of the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the Gulf Cooperation Council and South Korea was launched at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. The negotiations, which are scheduled to last until Thursday, are set to discuss as many as 14…

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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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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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Saudi Al-Hilal FC Second in FIFA Club World Cup

Al-Hilal FC of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won the second place in FIFA Club World Cup in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco after losing 5-3 to the Spanish Real Madrid in the final match Saturday. Brazilian Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 13th minute with his…

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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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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli raid in Jenin

Saudi Arabia on Thursday strongly condemned a raid by Israeli commandos on the Palestinian town of Jenin that killed seven people and injured two, state news agency SPA reported.

Reuters

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…

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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…

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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.

The Independent UK

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.

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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 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.

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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…

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