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Saudi Arabia Boosts Efficiency of Customs Clearances

Saudi Arabia has reduced its customs clearance period from 12 days to 2 hours in a move aimed at increasing the efficiency of customs processes in all the Kingdom’s land, sea and air ports. The Kingdom, according to a new initiative by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA) will…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia Aspires for Real Estate Role in Attracting Foreign Investments

The Saudi Real Estate Future Forum keeps pace with the government's tendency to attract foreign companies to invest in the Kingdom's real estate sector, asserted Minister of Municipal, Rural Affairs, and Housing Majid al-Hogail on Monday. Hogail described the forum as an "opportunity to exchange regional and international experiences and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia Condemns Sweden for Allowing Extremist to Burn Quran

The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Saturday Swedish authorities for allowing an extremist to burn a copy of the holy Quran in front of the Turkish embassy in Stockholm. It underscored the Kingdom’s firm position that calls for the importance of spreading the values of dialogue, coexistence and shunning…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 22, 2023

Saudi Minister Says Efforts Underway to Stabilize Energy Security

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that his country is “working to stabilize energy security,” adding that the OPEC Plus has faced market fluctuations and worked for the benefit of both producers and consumers. In remarks during a session of the Davos 2023 World Economic Forum (WEF) on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Saudi Heritage Commission Launches National Trip to Explore Inscriptions, Rock Arts

The Saudi Heritage Commission has launched a national trip to explore inscriptions and rock art around the kingdom, urging Saudis to engage in this initiative aimed at reviving the national heritage of rock art and inscriptions found on rocks and mountains. The initiative was launched during the commission’s inauguration of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Saudi Arabia Stresses Agreement with Egypt on Regional, Int’l Issues

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its agreement with Egypt on several regional and international issues. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored the ongoing coordination between Riyadh and Cairo in confronting challenges facing the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Saudi Arabia Advances 10 Ranks Internationally in Gender Pay Gap

Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable progress in the fields of training and gender balance in the labor market, after it approved several regulations and legislation for the development of human capabilities and women empowerment. Last year, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman launched the Human Capacity Development Program, within the Kingdom’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 17, 2023

Jubail, Yanbu Sign $11.4-Billion-Worth Investment Agreements in Mining

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) - the two largest industrial cities in the Kingdom – have announced five agreements worth more than 43 billion riyals ($11.4 billion) to establish projects in Ras Al-Khair Minerals City and Yanbu Industrial City. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023

Int'l Conference in Riyadh Upholds Roadmap to Support Smart Mining

The Future Minerals Forum, which concluded in Riyadh on Thursday, stressed the importance of adopting a road map to support smart mining, while reducing the costs of green hydrogen and developing the use of hydrogen to reach a carbon-free mining sector. Participants in the conference emphasized the role assumed by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023