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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.

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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…

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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?

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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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Irish rockers The Script to make Thailand return in September

Top Irish pop-rock band The Script will make a comeback to the Kingdom with a myriad of their hits during "The Script Greatest Hits Live In Bangkok" at Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani, on Sept 28 at 8.30pm.

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Paul Casey, a former UNICEF ambassador, is the latest player to join Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf

Casey was previously against playing in the Kingdom, but has teed it up in the Saudi International the last two years.

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Rima bint Bandar Highlights Saudi Arabia’s Efforts to Protect Arabian Leopard

Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan, Saudi Ambassador to the United States and founding president of the Catmosphere organization, described her country’s efforts to protect the Arabian Leopard as one of the most prominent global models. In the presence of Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan, Saudi Ambassador to Britain,…

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Saudi Hajj Ministry: Available Vacancies, Registration to Continue Till Their Booked

Vacant seats are available for an estimated 150,000 pilgrims residing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, revealed Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Spokesman Hisham Saeed. He added that the ministry allowed registration for the vacancies through concerned companies. However, Saeed noted that the process of verifying the controls is ultimately…

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Saudi Crown Prince Unveils Aspirations, Priorities for the Kingdom’s Development, Innovation and Research

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled on Thursday the national aspirations and priorities for research, development and innovation in the Kingdom for the next two decades. Those are based on four main priorities, namely human health, environmental sustainability and basic needs, leadership in energy and industry, and future economies.…

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20 Projects to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Creative Scene

Saudi Arabia’s cultural and creative scene is bracing for 20 new projects and initiatives widening its horizons.

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Saudi Offers 76 Investment Opportunities in Military, Defense Industries

Saudi Arabia has revealed that it has an estimated 76 investment opportunities in six different areas of defense and military industries. Ayma al-Hazmi, head of the Saudi Local Content and Government Procurement Committee at the Federation of Saudi Chambers, stressed that the General Authority for Military Industries plays important roles…

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Saudi Ambassador Visits Southern Suburbs, Underlines Lebanon’s Pluralism

Saudi Ambassador to Beirut Walid Bukhari visited on Monday Scholar Ali Fadlallah at his home in the southern suburbs of Beirut, offering condolences on the 12th anniversary of the passing away of his father, Sayyed Mohammad Hussein Fadlallah. The two officials touched on recent developments in Lebanon and the region.…

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Saudi Banking Sector Stimulates FinTech, Entrepreneurship

The Saudi Central Bank inaugurated the HORIZON Center at al-Bilad Bank to create a coherent environment that ensures support for digital entrepreneurial projects. Last May, the Saudi Cabinet adopted the financial technology strategy so that the Kingdom would be among the leading countries in the field of FinTech, with Riyadh…

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King Salman Receives Message from Emir of Qatar

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Wednesday a written message from Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on boosting the fraternal bilateral ties between their countries. The message was received by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah during…

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