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GCC Assistant Secretary-General: Ukraine, Iran’s Activities Top Jeddah Summit Agenda

Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations in the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr.

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How much closer can Biden bring Saudi Arabia to Israel?

Riyadh and Tel Aviv have edged closer to full normalisation, but a deal is unlikely during Biden’s trip to Jeddah.

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Head of Yemeni Leadership Council in Jeddah amid Reports of Upcoming Meeting with Biden

The head of the Yemeni Leadership Council, Rashad Al-Alimi, headed to Jeddah on Thursday to hold high-level consultations, ahead of the Arab-US summit on Saturday, which will be held in the presence of the leaders of Saudi Arabia, the Gulf States, Egypt and Jordan, the official Yemeni media reported. Yemeni…

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Biden to ‘Minimize Contact’ on Middle East Visit Due to COVID-19

The White House said Wednesday that President Joe Biden would limit physical contact during his Middle East tour, citing coronavirus concerns, as he landed in Israel ahead of a trip to Saudi Arabia. Biden, 79, began his first regional visit as president by landing at Ben Gurion airport near the…

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OIC, MWL Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Muslim World League (MWL) congratulated the Saudi leadership on the success of this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. In a statement, Secretary General of the Jeddah-based OIC Hissein Ibrahim Taha highlighted the great services provided to the…

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At 99,000 sq.m, Al-Haramain Train Terminal at KAIA is World's Largest

Occupying an area of 99,000 square meters within Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA), Al-Haramain (two holy mosques) train station stands as the world's largest terminal connected to an airport, an official report said according to the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. The airport's station is part of the terminal…

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300 Hajj Pilgrims with Disabilities Arrive in Jeddah

Three hundred persons with disabilities arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to perform the Hajj, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Wednesday. Their arrival is part of the national initiative launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, for the second consecutive year, targeting persons with disabilities and…

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Saudi Crown Prince Calls for Catering to Neediest Citizens amid Rising Costs

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, chaired on Monday a meeting of the council's meeting at the Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The council reviewed a number of economic and development issues, including…

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Iraq to Resume Mediation between Saudi Arabia, Iran ahead of Jeddah Summit

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi will resume his mediation between Saudi Arabia and Iran before the Gulf-Arab-American summit in Jeddah later this month, revealed an informed Iraqi source on Sunday. The declaration of the restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is expected to be announced in Baghdad, it…

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Eddie Hearn steps in to end lengthy face-off between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk

Joshua and Usyk went head-to-head in London today as they continue to promote their unified heavyweight title fight set to take place on August 20 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror

Iraqi-Iranian Agreement on ‘Achieving Stability in the Middle East’

Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi met with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran on Sunday. “We have agreed to work together to bring stability and calm to the region,” Kadhimi said in a joint televised news conference with Raisi. “Dialogue with regional officials can resolve the regional issues without foreign…

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Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Meets with Pakistan’s Army Chief

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Sunday with Pakistani army commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Discussions focused on bilateral relations in the defense and military domains and ways to bolster them. They also tackled several issues of common interest. The Pakistani official had…

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Saudi Crown Prince Bestows Pakistani Army Chief with Order of King Abdulaziz

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Jeddah on Saturday with Pakistani army commander General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, he bestowed upon him the Order of King Abdulaziz…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Iraqi PM Hold Official Talks in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Jeddah on Saturday with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi. Talks at the Al-Salam place tackled bilateral relations between their countries and opportunities for joint cooperation. They exchanged views over a number of issues as…

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1st Saudi-American Joint Exhibition of Photography Held in Tabuk Region

The Association of Culture and Arts in Tabuk Region has held the first Saudi-American Joint Exhibition of Photography in the region in the presence of the US Consul General in Jeddah, Faris Asad, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. The attendees toured the three-day exhibition, being organized by the…

Daily Mirror

Oleksandr Usyk dances with fans after rematch face-off with Anthony Joshua

Usyk and Joshua went head-to-head at a press conference in Jeddah on Tuesday, and were mobbed by fans afterward as they filmed a promo video for their world title rematch

Daily Mirror

Anthony Joshua praises "immaculate" Saudi Arabia after being questioned on sportswashing

Anthony Joshua was questioned on sportswashing ahead of his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - but the Brit insists he doesn't what the term means

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Saudi Arabia Reiterates Support to Sudan’s Stability

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s support to stability in Sudan. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The government underscored the Kingdom's speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council during which it expressed its…

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New Ambassadors, Shura Council Member Sworn in Before King Salman

Several new Saudi ambassadors and a member of the Shura council were sworn in before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Tuesday. The ceremony was held at the al-Salam palace in Jeddah. The new ambassadors include the Kingdom’s envoys to China, Nepal, Peru, Georgia, Sri…

Daily Mirror

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk face off in Jeddah ahead of world title rematch

After nearly a year of negotiations, Joshua and Usyk finally met for the first time since their world title bout last September at a press conference for their Jeddah fight

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Egypt, Jordan, Bahrain Welcome Upcoming Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain have welcomed the upcoming summit to be hosted by Saudi Arabia in July, comprising leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Egypt, Jordan, Iraq, and the United States. The support for the US regional summit in Jeddah, scheduled for next month, was voiced during a…

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Anthony Joshua’s return adds to Saudi Arabia’s sporting portfolio

The British boxer will fight Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah in August.

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Egypt, Bahrain Welcome GCC Summit in Saudi Arabia

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa in Sharm el-Sheikh on Saturday. They welcomed the upcoming Gulf Cooperation Council summit, which Saudi Arabia will host in July. US President Joe Biden, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Sisi and Iraq’s Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi…

The Hindu

Three men caught smuggling in 3kg gold at Calicut airport

The three passengers arriving from Jeddah were caught at the Calicut airport for carrying gold worth ₹1.32 crore

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Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Receives Chad's Defense Minister

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Jeddah on Thursday with Chadian Defense Minister Lieutenant General Daoud Yahya Ibrahim, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The officials held talks on bilateral relations and prospects for for defense cooperation. They also tackled a number of issues of common…

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