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Saudi Arabia Supports Protection of Int’l Cultural Heritage Efforts with $30Mln Donation

Saudi Arabia’s Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan announced on Monday that the Kingdom is donating $30 million to support the work of the ALIPH Foundation, the International Alliance for the Protection of Heritage in Conflict Areas. Prince Badr announced the donation during the foundation’s second donors’ conference,…

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Saudi Arabia Takes 2nd Place Among 'COVID-19 Resilience Rankings'

Saudi Arabia ranked second among the countries that have coexisted with the pandemic in Bloomberg's COVID Resilience Ranking for January 2022, which highlights how the "world's biggest 53 economies are responding to the same once-in-a-generation threat." The Kingdom has shown qualitative progress that reflects the effectiveness of the health and…

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Saudi, Omani Interior Ministers Tour Empty Quarter Crossing

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, and his Omani counterpart Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi, toured on Monday the Empty Quarter border checkpoint, connecting the Kingdom and Sultanate. The new crossing cuts the distance between Saudi Arabia and Oman by about 800 km, therefore, creating trade and…

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Mumbai police files FIR over threats to Rana Ayyub

Mumbai police has registered an FIR against unidentified individuals for sending death and rape threats to journalist Rana Ayyub on Twitter and Instagram, Hindustan Times reported. Ayyub had filed a complaint with the cyber cell of Mumbai police after receiving threats over her tweets criticising Saudi Arabia’s involvement in the…

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Saudi Arabia Slams Houthi Attempts to Attack UAE

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen for attempting to attack civilian locations in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE defenses thwarted on Monday a ballistic missile attack by the Houthis targeting Abu Dhabi. The Saudi Foreign Ministry stressed that the Kingdom stands firmly with…

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Over 31 Million People Used Uber in Middle East Since its Launch

Uber, the global taxi-hailing app, revealed on Sunday that over 31 million riders took trips using the app since its launch in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. According to the “Uber MENA: 2021 in Numbers” report, 703,000 drivers in Egypt, 530,000 in Saudi Arabia and 18,000 in…

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King Salman Underscores OIC's Role in Uniting Muslims, Shunning Extremism

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha received on Monday a written message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. King Salman stressed the confidence the OIC chief enjoys among members of the organization, highlighting Taha's determination to develop its work…

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Saudi Arabia: Booster Dose Will Be Required to Access Public Institutions as of Tuesday

Saudi Arabia is recording a decline in COVID cases as it prepares to impose a booster dose as a requirement to enter public facilities effective as of Tuesday. The Transport General Authority reiterated that starting Feb.

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Oman only concern for Socceroos boss

Rivals Japan and Saudi Arabia are facing each other but Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos sole focus is on securing a World Cup qualifying win over Oman.

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Top Oil Producers to Meet amid Record Crude Prices

The world's top oil-producing countries will meet on Wednesday to discuss a further increase in output, while crude prices have reached seven-year highs rattled by geopolitical tensions. Part of their regular meetings since the Covid-19 pandemic shook markets, the 13 members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)…

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Deep South eyes Thai-Saudi thaw

A forum to gather public input on opportunities for deep South provinces in expectation of improved relations between Thailand and Saudi Arabia will be held in the middle of next month, the deputy government spokeswoman said.

Bangkok Post

Saudi Arabia no 'gold mine'

The thawing of three decades of frosty relations with Riyadh has lifted the hopes of job seekers and labour exporters eager to get back in the oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Bangkok Post

Rush to Riyadh may harm workers

Last week, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha returned from Riyadh with big news for workers -- Saudi Arabia has high demand for labour, and eight million jobs are now up for grabs.

Bangkok Post

Focus on chicken, halal for Saudi market

The Commerce Ministry is set to roll out export promotion plans for chicken and halal food to tap into the Saudi Arabia market after the Middle Eastern state last week restored full diplomatic relations with Thailand after a freeze for more than three decades.

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Financing Saudi SMEs Exceeds $22.7 Bln

With the Saudi government offering many financing options and solutions, small and medium enterprises of various sectors and sizes could access the financing required to meet their needs and promote their growth in the Kingdom. Monsha’at, Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), has released a report…

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South Sudan FM: We Look Forward to a Pivotal Saudi Role in Africa

South Sudan Foreign Minister Mayiik Ayii Deng affirmed that Juba strives for a comprehensive strategic partnership with Riyadh and looks forward to a pivotal role for Saudi Arabia in contributing to the country’s advancement by injecting investments in vital development projects. As for Yemen, Deng said that the “Riyadh Agreement”…

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Saudi Digital Security Firm Elm Set to Raise $818 Mln in IPO

Saudi Arabian digital security firm Elm is set to raise 3.07 billion riyals ($818 million) after pricing its initial public offering at the top of its indicative price range. Elm, owned by the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund, said on Sunday it priced the deal at 128 riyals a share, against…

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Lebanon's FM goes to Kuwait with answers to Gulf suggestions

Lebanon’s foreign minister has headed to Kuwait to deliver answers to a list of policy suggestions made to the country by Persian Gulf nations in an attempt to end an impasse between both sides

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Saudi Arabia Records 3,913 New COVID-19 Cases

The Health Ministry said Saturday that Saudi Arabia recorded 3,913 coronavirus cases, bringing the total number of infections in the Kingdom to 679,384. The ministry reported two deaths from complications caused by the COVID-19 disease, pushing the number of fatalities to 8,933. According to the ministry’s daily report, the recovery…

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De Vries Denies Team Mate Vandoorne to Win Formula E Opener in Saudi Arabia

Formula E world champion Nyck de Vries started the new season in dominant fashion as he clinched victory in the opening race at the Diriyah E-Prix in Saudi Arabia on Friday, with team mate Stoffel Vandoorne making it a one-two for Mercedes. Dutchman De Vries trailed pole-sitter Vandoorne for the…

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Everton told to sign Arsenal striker after Saudi Arabia transfer rumours

The prolific striker is set to leave the Gunners this month

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What Yasir Al-Rumayyan spoke about during 'inspirational' speech to Newcastle players and staff

Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan addressed players and staff in Jeddah earlier this week during the Magpies' warm-weather training camp in Saudi Arabia

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E-Transactions Top 57% of Total Payments in Saudi Arabia in 2021

Electronic payments in the Saudi retail sector exceeded 57% of total transactions conducted in 2021, surpassing the 55% target set out by the Financial Sector Development Program (FSDP), the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said in a statement. SAMA Governor Fahad al-Mubarak said the central bank is working on promoting e-infrastructure,…

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First Abu Dhabi Bank Plans to Expand Operations in Saudi Arabia, Egypt

The UAE’s largest bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, revealed plans to expand in the domestic market as well as in Saudi Arabia and Egypt in the coming period. The acquisition of “Bank Audi Egypt” will be completed during the third quarter of 2022, said FAB.

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French investigators to head soon to Saudi Arabia for Dakar rally probe - source

French investigators are preparing to go to Saudi Arabia soon as part of their investigation into incidents targeting French nationals that marred last month's Dakar sports car rally, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Friday.

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