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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…

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Saudi Arabia, US Plan to Promote Promising Sectors

Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid al-Qasabi met with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in Washington on Thursday to discuss advancing bilateral trade relations. Qasabi, who headed a delegation from the Kingdom, said the talks are part of both countries' keenness to increase coordination according to a joint action plan…

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First Beneficiaries of Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan Arrive in Jeddah

The first batch of the pilgrims who benefited from the Makkah Route Initiative from Pakistan arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Makkah Route Initiative in Pakistan for 2022 is a continuation of Saudi efforts in facilitating Hajj, and the keenness of the Custodian of the…

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Saudi Culture Minister, Mexican Ambassador Discuss Cultural Cooperation

Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met on Thursday with the Mexican Ambassador to the Kingdom, Anibal Gomez Toledo, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Prince Badr is also Chairman of the National Committee for Education, Science and Culture. During the meeting, the minister and the diplomat…

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Saudi Arabia Advances 8 Positions in Global Competitiveness Index

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is continuing its upward ascent in the global competitiveness rankings in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022, published by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). According to the Yearbook, Saudi Arabia is ranked as the 24th most competitive economy among the 63 countries covered by…

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Saudi Arabia Implements Strict System for Elderly Protection

Saudi Arabia is proceeding firmly and rigorously to guarantee the statutory rights of the elderly, Saudi officials said during a workshop entitled, Criminal Protection of the Rights of the Elderly, which was held on Wednesday in Riyadh. Organized under the auspices of the Kingdom’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah…

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Saudi pro-government commentators relish Biden's about-face on kingdom

Saudi pro-government commentators are gloating over U.S. President Joe Biden's planned visit next month, saying the U.S. leader's about-turn on his vow to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" reflected the kingdom's importance in global affairs.

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Saudi Arabia Among Top 10 in Vocational Skills Globally

Saudi Arabia ranks among the top 10 countries in the world for the overall business acumen of its workforce, according to the latest Global Skills Report from US-based giant open online course provider Coursera. Learners in the Kingdom demonstrated 91 % business acumen proficiency with strengths in accounting, human resources,…

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Riyadh Lists 11 Entities, 8 Individuals as Terrorist for Houthi Ties

The Saudi Presidency of State Security designated on Tuesday eleven entities and eight individuals as terrorist for their ties to the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen. Saudi Arabia is determined and will continue to work to stop the influence of the Houthi militias, stressed the agency in a statement. The…

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Saudi Govt Hails Kingdom's Support to Afghanistan with over 1 Billion Riyals throughout the Decades

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the Kingdom for offering over a billion riyals in support to Afghanistan throughout the decades. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia last week offered a grant of 30 million…

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Biden likely to meet Saudi crown prince, reversing campaign vow

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in July, where he is expected to break with his campaign-trail rhetoric by holding a face-to-face meeting with the kingdom’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The crown prince outraged Washington nearly four years ago by ordering, according…

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At King Salman's Invitation, Biden to Visit Saudi Arabia in July

The Saudi Royal Court announced on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden will visit the Kingdom in July at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz The visit is scheduled for July 15 and 16. In a statement, the Royal Court said that visit…

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New System for Companies in Saudi Arabia Competes with Int’l Business Environments

The Shura Council approved on Monday a new system for companies, aimed at developing the trade environment in the Kingdom and moving it to a better stage that competes with other international business environments. Fahd Al-Takhifi, council member and Chairman of the Trade and Investment Committee, told Asharq Al-Awsat that…

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Saudi Launches E-Platform to Fight Collusive Bidding

Saudi Arabia is redoubling its efforts to combat bid-rigging given that reflects on economic efficiency, social development, preservation of public money, and the achievement of the goals of Vision 2030. Raising the level of awareness among those concerned with procurement in government agencies, Saudi Arabia launched an e-platform to prevent…

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Saudi Arabia Joins the Largest Arab Union of Iron Producers

The National Committee for Steel Industry in the Council of Saudi Chambers has joined the largest Arab gathering of iron producers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Joining the Arab Iron & Steel Union enhances the Kingdom’s position in the sector, SPA reported, citing a statement from the committee. Based in…

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Revellers on cloud 9 at cannabis festival in Nakhon Pathom

The pungent smell of smoke was unmistakable as revellers celebrated under the stars at a major annabis festival following the kingdom's decision to begin relaxing the laws around the drug.

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Bridgestone rides ahead

The exclusive importer and distributor of Bridgestone motorcycle tyres in Thailand, PaceMax Motorsport Company, received an amazing turnaround less than two years after returning to the Kingdom, particularly from those with a passion for motorcycles.

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Saudi Warns of Ukraine War Exacerbating Cybersecurity Breaches

Saudi experts are warning against aggravating cybersecurity breaches as the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war take a toll.

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Saudi Arabia Provides $10 Mln to Tackle Yemen's Safer Tanker Crisis

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) announced on Saturday that Saudi Arabia will provide USD10 million to help address the existing threats arising from the Safer oil tanker, which is moored off Yemen's city of Hodeidah. In a statement, KSrelief said the Kingdom has always supported the…

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Saudi Arabia Signs Agreement with South Korea's CJENM to Enrich Kingdom's Cultural Sector

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed in Seoul on Thursday a framework cooperation agreement with South Korea's CJENM Ltd.

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COMESA Supports Saudi Arabia's Bid to Host Expo 2030

The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa Organization (COMESA) received at its headquarters in Lusaka, Zambia, Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Qattan, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Friday. Discussions talks Saudi-African relations and ways to develop and strengthen them in various fields. Qattan stressed…

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Non-government Members Appointed on Saudi Central Bank’s Board

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, has agreed to appoint five non-government members to the Board of Directors of the Saudi Central Bank to lead the Kingdom’s financial sector. Sheila Al-Rowaily, who worked with Saudi Aramco, has become the first woman to join the board…

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Mining, Manufacturing Activities Drive a Leap in Saudi Industry Growth

The Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON) has launched a program to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the field of innovation, with the aim of developing the industry sector in the Kingdom. The joint program was launched in cooperation with the King Abdullah University of Science…

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Saudi Arabia Offers $30 Million Grant to Support Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund

Saudi Arabia has announced a $30 million grant to support the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund (AHTF), which operates under the umbrella of the Islamic Development Fund (IsDB), in coordination with the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. The grant comes in continuation of the Kingdom’s…

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Saudi Arabia Gears Up to Become Middle East’s Fintech Hub

Amid a fast-paced financial world, Saudi Arabia is emerging as a very bright spot for the future of the financial technology sector in the Middle East. What makes the Kingdom a prominent home for financial technology in the region are several record achievements, foremost of which is the development of…

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