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Saudi Arabia Stresses Keenness on Stability of Iraq, Security in Syria

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its keenness on stability in Iraq as it seeks to impose its sovereignty over all its territories. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually. The Kingdom had expressed its position on Iraq during…

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Saudi-Thai Roadmap to Boost Partnership in 4 Investment Sectors

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih announced that the developed Saudi-Thai road map would be further boosted by the new investments in tourism, healthcare, industry, and manufacturing operations. The Ministry of Investment in Riyadh organized the Saudi-Thai Investment Forum, with the participation of the Minister of Investment, the Thai Deputy…

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Saudi Quarterly Budget Registers Record Surplus

Official data released on Sunday showed that the Saudi budget for the first quarter of 2022 recorded a surplus of SR 57.4 billion ($15.3 billion dollars). The Saudi Ministry of Finance announced the actual general budget for the first quarter of 2022, noting that the Kingdom collected revenues of SR…

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London, Riyadh to Ensure Sustainable Solutions Meeting Global Energy Needs

A British diplomat stressed that her country would work closely with Saudi Arabia as one of the strategic partners to ensure sustainable solutions that meet global energy needs and protect the world for the future. UK Deputy Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Anna Walters affirmed that SABIC's recent…

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King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Burundi

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Thursday a written message from President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message focused on bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Burundi and ways to develop them at various levels. The message was received…

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Saudi Arabia Adopts Riyadh Aviation Declaration

The Future Aviation Forum, hosted by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation from 9 to 11 May in Riyadh, witnessed the announcement of Saudi Arabia adopting the “Riyadh Aviation Declaration.” The Declaration represents a focal point in the world history of the aviation sector. The signatories will adhere to…

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‘Amarji’…New Novel Exploring Saudi Arabia’s Modern History

Dar Maqam has recently released ‘Amarji’, a new novel by Saudi author Yasser Abdulaziz Al-Ghaslan. The 333-page novel is the first of its kind for the United States-based writer. The novel inspired its name from a Sumerian world, which indicates that the idea of freedom has existed since Sumerians invented…

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Saudi FM: ISIS Threat Remains

Saudi Arabia appreciates the significant and tangible role played by the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, announced Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal chaired the Saudi delegation at the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, which was held in Marrakesh, Morocco. "We should…

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King Salman Sends Written Message to Emir of Kuwait

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz dispatched on Wednesday a written message to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message covered bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Kuwait and ways to support and develop them. The message…

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Adoption of Sustainable Global Aviation

Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser announced that the Kingdom would be hosting the Future of Aviation conference every two years, revealing efforts to find new partners and forge major aviation agreements. Speaking during the conference on Tuesday, Al-Jasser said Saudi Arabia is “paving the way to…

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Saudi Aviation, Travel Industry Financing to Exceed $37 Billion

Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal al-Ibrahim has revealed that the Kingdom plans to boost its financing of travel, tourism, and aviation sectors.

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Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Saudi Arabia and Senegal stressed their determination to bolster cooperation in all political issues in an effort to come up with joint stances that safeguard their security and stability. The Kingdom and Senegal issued a statement on Tuesday capping Senegalese President Macky Sall's visit to Saudi Arabia last month. The…

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Saudi Leadership Condoles Egypt's Sisi over Victims of Sinai Terrorist Attack

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, offered their condolences on Tuesday to Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi over the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Sinai, reported the Saudi Press Agency. In…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Aviation Strategy Linking 250 Int’l Destination

Saudi Arabia announced its new aviation strategy targeting 250 direct destinations to and from the Kingdom's airports, inaugurated a new air carrier, and tripled air traffic. Minister of Transport Saleh Al-Jasser launched the aviation strategy at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, aiming for Saudi Arabia to become the Middle…

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Messi Announced as Saudi Tourism Ambassador

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb announced on Monday Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi as the Kingdom's tourism ambassador. In a tweet, he welcomed Messi and his friends to Saudi Arabia where he will spend a "unique vacation to discover the treasures of the Red Sea and Jeddah Season and…

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Classy Canavan steers Tyrone to All-Ireland semi-final victory over Kerry

Ruairi Canavan's 0-8 haul and Ciaran Bogue's late goal proves vital as the Red Hands defeat the Kingdom in Portlaoise.

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New Strategies Revealed as Future Aviation Forum 2022 Kicks Off in Riyadh

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia is hosting the “Future Aviation Forum” for three days, organized by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. GACA President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej…

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Arab States Condemn Terrorist Attack in Egypt’s Sinai

Several Arab states have condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a water pumping plant west of Sinai in Egypt, leaving one officer and 10 Egyptian soldiers dead and five injured. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly denounced the attack, affirming the Kingdom’s full support for Egypt towards everything that…

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Egypt’s Sinai

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denounced the terrorist attack that targeted a water pumping plant west of Sinai in Egypt, leaving one officer and 10 Egyptian soldiers dead. The Ministry affirmed the Kingdom's full support for Egypt towards everything that threatens its security and stability, and its…

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New Saudi Commissions to Boost ‘Comprehensive, Balanced Development’

Government officials stressed that the recently approved royal commissions in Saudi Arabia will contribute to achieving the comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable development of the Kingdom’s regions. On Thursday, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued royal decrees that included the establishment of two commissions to develop…

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Saudi Arabia to Attract Investments Worth $32 Bln in Mining, Minerals Sector

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said Friday that the ministry has a goal to attract investments worth $32 billion to its mining and minerals sector through nine new projects. The projects are aimed at supporting supplies of mineral products to local and international markets. Alkhorayef added…

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Saudi Arabia Warns of Suspicious Websites Promoting Hajj

Saudi Arabia's Hajja and Umrah Ministry warned on Friday against suspicious Hajj websites. It tweeted that it will soon announce the necessary procedures to submit a Hajj application for pilgrims inside the Kingdom on its official website. In April, the ministry said it would be raising the number of Hajj…

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Nostalgia: It's worse than it used to be

Before the pandemic, nostalgia was a major force in global politics. Donald Trump promised to "make America great again", and Brexiteers won their political battle partly by idealising Britain's imperial past. While Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a "great rejuvenation of the Chinese people", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo…

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Saudi Students Head to the US for Int’l Science, Engineering Fair

A Saudi science and engineering team traveled to the US on Friday to compete for awards in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2022), which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on May 7-23. The Kingdom will be represented at the fair by the King Abdullah and His…

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Cork great Colman Corrigan expects to see the Rebels put it up to Kerry at Páirc Uí Rinn

The former full-back, a four-time Munster title winner who won the All-Ireland twice with Cork, recalls glory days with the county and discusses what the county needs to be competitive in tomorrow's clash with the Kingdom and beyond

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