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Saudi Arabia Supports Pakistan’s Economy with $20 Bn in 4 Years

Saudi support for the Pakistani economy constituted a safety valve for its stability and continuity, allowing it to face economic repercussions. Asharq Al-Awsat monitored recent agreements between Riyadh and Islamabad, revealing that Saudi support has doubled in the last four years, exceeding $21.64 billion, in a diversified portfolio including aid,…

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Energy, Metal Companies Eyeing Public Offering in Saudi Arabia

Energy and mineral companies expressed intentions to expand and move towards public offering and listing in the financial market as the Future Minerals Forum concluded in Riyadh on Thursday, with the signing of 60 agreements and MoUs. The event was held with the participation of 200 speakers and more than…

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Iran’s top diplomat says talks with Saudis could restore ties

Iranian foreign minister says he hopes diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia can be restored after years of tensions.

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Jubail, Yanbu Sign $11.4-Billion-Worth Investment Agreements in Mining

The Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu (RCJY) - the two largest industrial cities in the Kingdom – have announced five agreements worth more than 43 billion riyals ($11.4 billion) to establish projects in Ras Al-Khair Minerals City and Yanbu Industrial City. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of…

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Int'l Conference in Riyadh Upholds Roadmap to Support Smart Mining

The Future Minerals Forum, which concluded in Riyadh on Thursday, stressed the importance of adopting a road map to support smart mining, while reducing the costs of green hydrogen and developing the use of hydrogen to reach a carbon-free mining sector. Participants in the conference emphasized the role assumed by…

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Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Iran to Refrain from Destabilizing Actions

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukri chaired in Riyadh on Thursday the meeting of their joint follow-up and political consultation committee. Both parties shared common views on several issues and regional and international crises, underscoring the depth of the strategic relations…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Afghan Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack that took place near the Afghan foreign ministry in Kabul. The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said Riyadh condemns all forms of violence, terrorism and extremism. It stressed that Saudi Arabia stands by the Afghan people during their plight, offering sincerest condolences to the…

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Int’l Mining Community Highlights Importance of Saudi Minerals in Meeting Global Demand

Officials and investors emphasized on Wednesday the importance to uncover the Kingdom’s mining wealth, given the gap the world faces in the need for minerals and renewable energy. During the first day of the International Mining Conference in Riyadh, senior officials and heads of major international companies said Saudi Arabia…

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Saudi Arabia Accelerates Transition to Clean Energy

The second edition of the Future Minerals Forum kicked off in Saudi Arabia under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Forum aims to develop dialogue on the future of minerals and investment in mining and boost cooperation throughout the area extending…

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Ronaldo ‘has no clause’ in contract to back Saudi World Cup bid

Al Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh’s 2030 bid.

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Saudi Govt Welcomes Launch of Final Stage of Sudan Political Process

The Saudi government welcomed on Tuesday the launch of the final stage of the political process in Sudan. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored Riyadh’s continued support to Sudan and international partners in the…

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Saudi Surgeons Perform Heart Transplant for Youngest Newborn in Middle East

A team of pediatric cardiac surgeons at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) performed consecutive heart transplants on two children, one of them an eight-month-old, within 24 hours in Riyadh.

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Saudi Arabia to Host Pre-pandemic Numbers for 2023 Hajj

Saudi Arabia will host a number of pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj season similar to what it took in prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah. Riyadh will impose no restrictions, including age limits, for this Haj season, he added. In 2019,…

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Loeb Takes Dakar Rally Stage after Sainz Caught Speeding

Sebastien Loeb grabbed victory Sunday in the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally after Carlos Sainz was hit with a five-minute penalty. The victory lifted Loeb to fourth overall but he remains almost two hours behind overall leader Nasser Al-Attiyah. The 48-year-old Frenchman won the stage by 2 minutes and…

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Cristiano Ronaldo experiences surreal start in Saudi Arabia

The palm trees lining the desert roads leading out of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport were wet with rain drops when Cristiano Ronaldo arrived this week in Saudi Arabia’s capital city

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Riyadh Art Exhibition Highlights 'Fall of Baghdad'

After the Fall of Baghdad in 2003, Iraqi Artist Elaf Adel al-Alousi left her country full of emotions that she strongly wanted to express with painting. Running until January 7, her first exhibition dubbed “Dreamers of the Other Time” currently held at the Naila Art Gallery, Riyadh, highlights Elaf’s artistic…

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US, UN Envoys Seeking to Revive Stalled Yemen Peace Efforts

The US and United Nations envoys to Yemen kicked off on Thursday a visit to Riyadh to revive the stalled peace efforts in the war-torn country. US envoy Tim Lenderking and UN envoy Hans Grundberg held separate meetings with Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr.

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Saudi Businessman Purchases 12 Camels Worth $32 Million

A Saudi businessman signed a 120 million riyal ($32 million) deal in Riyadh to purchase 12 camels, marking one of the biggest camels' purchase deals in the Gulf. The event coincided with Cristiano Ronaldo joining of Saudi Al-Nassr team. The deal was signed in Dahana Desert, which is hosting the…

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Thousands of Saudi fans cheer as Ronaldo unveiled at Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo has been officially presented to fans at his new Saudi Arabian club, where he received a warm welcome.

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Thoughts with Hamlin and Ronaldo arrives in Riyadh – Tuesday’s sporting social

Michael Smith had no World Championship final nerves.

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Saudi Ambassadors-Designate Take Oath before King Salman

Saudi ambassadors-designate to a number of brotherly and friendly countries took the oath of office on Tuesday before Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz at a ceremony at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The new envoys are Ambassador to Cameroon Dr.

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Riyadh Renews Support to Int’l Efforts to Reach Political Solution to Russia-Ukraine Crisis

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom’s support to international efforts aimed at resolving the Russian-Ukrainian crisis through political means to preserve regional and international peace. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet reviewed the…

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Cristiano Ronaldo Arrives in Riyadh to Join Al-Nasr

World football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Riyadh on Monday night to join Al-Nasr, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He was received by President of the club's Board of Directors Mesli Al-Muammar, his deputy Abdullah Al-Omrani, and CEO Ahmed Al-Ghamdi and a group of children, affiliated to the club's fans.…

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Riyadh Welcomes 2023 with ‘Trio Arabic Night’

The Saudi capital and the audience at Mohammed Abdu Arena had an exceptional New Year’s Eve with a star-studded concert performed by 13 singers who welcomed 2023 with promises, hopes, and dreams. Held as part of the Riyadh Season, the concert dubbed ‘Trio Arabic Night’ brought together Najwa Karam, Assi…

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Ronaldo arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of unveiling by Al Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo will be presented at the club’s Mrsool Park stadium in Riyadh at 7pm (16:00 GMT) on Tuesday.

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