YOU WONT BELIEVE: 16 - What They Never Told You

Saudi Arabia Opens Hajj Registration for Applicants within the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Thursday the opening of early online registration for the Hajj 2023 season for pilgrims within the Kingdom through the Nusuk application. This is part of the ministry’s efforts to facilitate the application procedures, upgrade the services’ quality, and enrich the religious…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 7, 2023

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 6, 2023

Ministry: Online Hajj Applications Now Open to Pilgrims Inside Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that registration for pilgrims inside the Kingdom is now open through the Ministry’s website and the “Nusuk application.” The Ministry, in a press statement, said that Hajj packages for citizens and residents from inside the Kingdom have four categories at reasonable…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 5, 2023

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.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023

Saudi Arabia Prepares Hospitality Facilities to Keep Pace with New Tourism Law

Saudi Tourism Ministry officials intend to visit hospitality facilities in the Kingdom to develop and raise the level of services and safety they offer.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 2, 2023

French virtuoso to perform for HRH Princess Sirivannavari's birthday

French virtuoso cellist Gautier Capuçon will be flown into the Kingdom to join the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in a royal concert held to mark the birthday of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, the patron of the RBSO.

Bangkok Post · Jan 1, 2023

Upcoming Large Economic Projects to Link Saudi Arabia, Oman

Abdulsalam Al Murshidi, the executive president of the largest sovereign wealth fund of the Sultanate of Oman, has affirmed that economic ties between Oman and Saudi Arabia have taken great strides towards integration and strengthening the partnership between the two countries. “What happened during the past two years, specifically after…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 1, 2023

Saudi Arabia Aims to Boost National Automotive Industry

The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources signed a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Company to promote the automotive industry in the Kingdom. The MoU was signed in the presence of the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar al-Khorayef, and the Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 1, 2023

SAMA to Begin Implementation of Basel III Reforms in Early 2023

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Wednesday that the Basel III reforms would come into force in the Kingdom’s banking sector in January 2023. “The move is in line with the internationally agreed timeline set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision,” SAMA said in a press statement. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 29, 2022

Saudi, Russian FMs Discuss Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Wednesday a telephone call from his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov. Their talks focused on the latest developments in the Ukraine crisis. Prince Faisal underscored to Lavrov Saudi Arabia’s efforts with all involved parties, adding that the Kingdom supports international…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 28, 2022