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Jeddah Communique Stresses Importance of Saudi-US Strategic Partnership

A joint Saudi-US statement reviewed aspects of the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the US over the coming decades with the aim of advancing their mutual interests and a common vision for a more peaceful, secure, prosperous, and stable Middle East. This came following the visit of President Joe…

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Joe Biden lands in Saudi Arabia seeking to halt shift towards Russia and China

Analysis: US president aiming to convince Jeddah to increase oil supply in order to calm global energy markets

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Biden at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, and US President Joe Biden held talks at the al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Friday. Talks focused on aspects of cooperation between their countries and ways to confront regional and world challenges. Saudi and American officials attended…

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Biden Departs Israel, Palestinian Territories to Saudi Arabia

US President Joe Biden departed on Friday Israel and the Palestinian Territories, heading to Saudi Arabia, the second stop of his tour of the Middle East. He will carry out a two-day visit to the Kingdom where he will hold a bilateral meeting with Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques…

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Biden’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Raises Prospects of Strengthening Investment Partnerships

President Joe Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia will likely raise the level of economic partnerships and increase bilateral trade and investments between the US and the Kingdom, economists predicted, adding that the trip might give strategic ties a push in the right direction. The strategic partnership shared between the US…

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Morocco Firefighters Battle Infernos as Villagers Flee

Hundreds of Moroccan firefighters and soldiers battled late Thursday to put out at least four infernos ripping through forests in the north of the kingdom, officials said. The fires, fanned by strong winds in the four areas, have not resulted in any casualties so far, but nearly 500 families were…

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Saudi Arabia to open its airspace for all air carriers - statement

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said late on Thursday that Saudi Arabia decided to open the Kingdom's airspace for all air carriers that meet the requirements of "the authority for overflying".

Reuters

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Modon Proceeds Towards Completing Infrastructure in Saudi Industrial Cities

Saudi industrial cities are witnessing tangible progress to become the preferred investment destination. During the past year, the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (Modon) updated its strategy in line with Vision 2030. The strategy seeks to place Modon as the best investment destination through several initiatives to…

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King Salman Receives Calls from Arab Leaders after Success of Hajj

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a number of telephone calls from Arab leaders, who congratulated Saudi Arabia on the successful organization of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. He received calls from United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Bahrain’s King…

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Kerry opt against meet and greet with fans ahead of All-Ireland final due to Covid-19 concerns

The Kingdom usually hold an open day for supporters prior to them playing in an All-Ireland final

Irish Mirror

How Saudi Arabia Changed Hajj Management over 100 Years

This year’s Hajj season, which concluded yesterday, saw great success despite the political, health and economic woes worldwide. More so, Hajj 2022 marks a centennial passing on the Saudi government’s organization of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah. Over the course of a century, the Kingdom demonstrated exceptional ability in…

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Indonesian VP to Asharq Al-Awsat: We will Invite Russia, Ukraine Presidents to G20 Summit

Indonesian Vice President Maaruf Amin stressed that the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict creates geopolitical division, slows global economic development, and increases the prices of essential commodities. Indonesia is one of the G20 countries and the group's president for 2022.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Inaugurates 2nd Phase of Historic Mosques Development Project

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, inaugurated on Tuesday the second phase of Prince Mohammed bin Salman project to develop historic mosques. The project aims to rehabilitate and restore 130 historical mosques throughout the Kingdom. The second phase of the project covers 30 mosques:…

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Motivating Global Brands to Use Smart Technologies in Saudi Products

Michael Marshall, Chief Commercial Officer of Minor Hotels Group, revealed the imminent opening of the Anantara resort in Saudi Arabia, specifically in the Diriyah region, stressing that the group intended to expand its hotels in the country over the coming years. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Marshall noted that…

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Indonesia Religious Affairs Minister: Promotion of ‘Wasatiyah’ Prevents Muslim Divisions

Indonesia’s Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Qoumas stressed that the solution to uniting Muslims lies in promoting religious or Islamic “Wasatiyyah”, or moderation. The adoption of this approach will help prevent division between people, he told Asharq Al-Awsat. On Saudi Arabia’s role in serving the Hajj pilgrims, he said the Kingdom’s…

Irish Mirror

Parallels between O'Shea and Cluxton's heroics should give The Kingdom cause for optimism for years to come

Stephen Cluxton's last minute winner signalled a changing of the guard, with Dublin becoming the Kings of football. Will Seanie O'Shea's strike in years to come prove to be a similar moment?

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris Seeks to Build Strategic Partnership with Riyadh in Energy, Aviation

French Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ludovic Pouille said that his country was seeking to build a strategic partnership with the Kingdom that includes several vital sectors, including aviation and energy. “The strategic partnership that we intend to build with the Kingdom is twofold, as our ambition is not only to…

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British-Iraqi Travels on Foot Across 11 Countries to Make it to Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s acting Minister of Media, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi received on Sunday Adam Mohammed, a British citizen of Iraqi decent, who came to the Kingdom on foot from the United Kingdom to perform the Hajj, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Meeting in Mina, Mohammed briefed the minister on his ten-month…

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Saudi Arabia Opens Economic Channels in New Regions

Saudi Arabia continues to open communication channels with new regions and countries within its international economic openness framework. The Saudi-Caribbean Investment Forum concluded in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, which was held in partnership with the Caribbean Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (CAIPA). The forum featured the participation of investment leaders…

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King Salman Addresses Pilgrims, Citizens, Residents and Muslims Around the World

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, said Saturday that the Kingdom was able this year to increase the number of pilgrims to a total of a million - from inside and outside the country - due to positive efforts made in tackling the…

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Pakistan Ulama Council Chairman: Hajj is for Worship

Chairman of the Pakistan Ulama Council, Special Representative of the Prime Minister for Interfaith Harmony and Middle East Affairs, Sheikh Tahir Ashrafi affirmed that doubt casters targeting Saudi Arabia’s role in organizing the Hajj pilgrimage are inexperienced in managing large crowds and are unaware of the efforts the Kingdom exerts…

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White House: Biden Will Hold Bilateral Talks with Saudi Leadership

White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre announced that US President Joe Biden would meet the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in a bilateral meeting during his visit to the Kingdom on July 15 and 16. Biden begins his official…

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Saudi Arabia Develops 3 Applications to Facilitate Hajj

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is keen on making use of technological initiatives and finding ways to simplify procedures as it vies to improve the services provided to the one million Hajj pilgrims making their holy journey this year. The aim is to facilitate Hajj applications of citizens…

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OIC Secretary-General: E-Draw Consolidated Fairness in Pilgrim Selection

The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha, said that the success of the Hajj seasons every year was “a clear message to all those who question Saudi Arabia’s leading role in serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims.” In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat,…

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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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