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Saudi Arabia, UK Say they Want to Strengthen Ties

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Britain’s King Charles III held a telephone conversation, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. During the call, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to King Charles, his family, and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 15, 2022

2nd Global AI Summit to Kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday

The Second Global AI Summit will kick off in Riyadh on Tuesday under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of Board of Directors of the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), reported the Saudi Press Agency. Organized by SDAIA, the summit, “Artificial Intelligence…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 12, 2022

Saudi Arabia, GCC, US Envoy Stress Need to Uphold Yemen Truce

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen and supervisor of the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen, Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Jaber held talks in Riyadh on Monday with US envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking. The officials stressed the importance of preserving the UN-sponsored nationwide truce in the war-torn country, reported the Saudi…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 12, 2022

Saudi Arabia Highlights Importance of Global Cooperation to Support World Economy

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Al-Ibrahim has underlined the Kingdom’s steadfast commitment to renewing global cooperation and achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Saudi Press Agency reported. Al-Ibrahim said the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting was an opportunity to work more closely and put…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 10, 2022

Saudi Culture Ministry Honors Winners of National Cultural Awards

The Ministry of Culture has honored the winners of the "National Cultural Awards" initiative in its second session, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The event was organized by the Ministry under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 10, 2022

Saudi King, Crown Prince Congratulate UK’s Liz Truss on her Appointment

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, has sent a cable of congratulations to Liz Truss on the occasion of her appointment as UK’s Prime Minister, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. The King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for the Prime…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 8, 2022

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Agreement with Louvre Museum in Paris

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a five-year-agreement with Louvre Museum in Paris, which includes the display of a sculpture dating back to the Lihyanite period. According to the agreement, the Louvre will show the historical and cultural legacy of Saudi Arabia and AlUla, the Saudi Press Agency…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 7, 2022

UNESCO Recognizes Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Industrial City as Int’l Learning City

The Saudi Yanbu Industrial City has been recognized as a global learning city by UN's top cultural body for its commitment to lifelong learning for its residents and for introducing policies that promote inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable development, the Saudi Press Agency reported Monday. The UN Educational, Scientific and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 5, 2022

Saudi Arabia Donates $3.5 Million to 2 IAEA Initiatives

Saudi Arabia has announced a donation of $2.5 million to the initiative of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to modernize its Seibersdorf laboratories (ReNuAL2), which will contribute to strengthening the nuclear and radiological regulatory capabilities to maximize the uses of nuclear techniques and provide resources and services to IAEA…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 5, 2022

KSrelief Distributes Relief Aid to People Affected by Floods in Sudan

King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) members have continued to distribute relief aid to people affected by floods in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. As many as 10 tons and 200 kilograms of food baskets, 50 shelter bags, and 15 tents were distributed on Wednesday, benefiting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 1, 2022