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Riyadh to Launch First Cultural ‘Fenaa’ to Bring Thinkers, Creatives Together

Riyadh is set to open the first inclusive cultural yard on Thursday. Planned by the Ministry of Culture, the center will serve as a vital knowledge space that incubates thinkers, creators, and talents.

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Saudi Economic Transformation Programs Generate 3 Mln Jobs

A recent Saudi study revealed that economic transformation programs and initiatives included in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 have generated prospects for more than 3 million future jobs. Abdulaziz Al-Awwad, Vice-Chairman of the Human Resources Committee at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh, stated that the study carried out…

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Head of Etidal Center Meets with UN Undersecretary-General for Combating Terrorism

The Secretary General of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology (Etidal), Dr. Mansour Al-Shammari, met in Riyadh on Tuesday a delegation from the UN Center for Combating Terrorism (UNCCT), led by Undersecretary-General of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism Vladimir Voronkov. During the visit, Al-Shammari briefed the delegation on…

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Saudi Taekwondo Federation Wins Award of Best Federation in the World

The Saudi Arabian Taekwondo Federation won the award of the best federation in the world from the World Taekwondo Federation (WT), at the closing ceremony that was held after the conclusion of the Grand Prix final tournament, which was hosted by Riyadh on December 8 and 10. The accomplishment is…

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Saudi Arabia, Britain Sign Defense Cooperation Plan

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in London on Tuesday with his British counterpart Ben Wallace. The officials signed a defense cooperation plan between their countries that is aimed at developing the capabilities of the Saudi Defense Ministry, nationalizing the military industries and bolstering the partnership…

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Crown Prince Discusses Riyadh Expo 2030 with Bureau Int’l des Expositions Secretary General

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Monday Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Dimitri Kerkentzes, reported the Saudi Press Agency. They reviewed Saudi Arabia's file to host Riyadh Expo 2030. The meeting was attended by CEO of the Royal Commission…

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Xi Jinping in Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's royal welcome of Chinese president worries the West

The red carpet has been rolled out for Chinese President Xi Jinping in Riyadh. Xi is set to meet some 30 heads of state and businesses during his three-day state visit. China is the top customer for Saudi oil and both sides are keen to expand their relationship at a…

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How Newcastle United owners PIF are reaching for skies with fan engagement in Riyadh a huge hit

Newcastle United owners PIF are ensuring that no stone is left unturned

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Yemen Hails Washington’s Role in Curbing Iran’s Arms Smuggling

President of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Rashad al-Alimi held talks on Sunday with the US ambassador to Yemen, Steven Fagin, in the Saudi capital Riyadh. He hailed efforts by the United States that led to curbing Iran’s arms smuggling to the Houthi militias and its interception of more smuggling…

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Riyadh Spent 5.1 Bln Riyals in Incentives to Local Military Industry in 2021/2022

Saudi Arabia has spent 5.1 billion riyals ($1.4 billion) in incentives to boost its local military industry over the last two years, the governor of the sector's General Authority said on Monday. Ahmad Al-Ohali said the incentives included 3.3 billion riyals which was directed to research and development in the…

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Saudi FM: We Are Seeking to Build Bridges Between East and West

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Sunday that the Kingdom and Gulf countries were working on building bridges between the east and west. He cited the recent Riyadh-hosted summits that brought together the leaders of China and the United States as Saudi Arabia’s attempt to…

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Saudi Energy Minister: OPEC+ Members’ Collective Efforts Achieved the Miracle

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Sunday that the ongoing global developments have proven that OPEC+ has taken the right decision. The collective efforts of the group have led to what he described as the “miracle” in 2020. OPEC+ is keen on being regulators of the market…

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Matt Targett outlines Newcastle United's next challenge after 'unbelievable' start

The 27-year-old joined the Magpies in the summer and has highlighted their next big threat after their great start to their Premier League season.

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Chinese President Departs Riyadh after Bolstering Strategic Partnership with Arab World

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded on Saturday his official visit to Saudi Arabia where he had taken part in three summits that culminated in the signing of a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement. He also presided over the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding with the Kingdom. The visit…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Presidents of Djibouti, Comoros, Lebanese PM

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks in Riyadh on Saturday with President of Djibouti Omar Guelleh. They tackled bilateral relations between their countries and ways to bolster them. Crown Prince Mohammed also met with President of the Comoros Azali Assoumani for talks on cooperation between…

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Gulf Countries, China to Invest in the Future, Energy

The Gulf-Chinese summit on Friday concluded the importance of joint work and integration in future projects, namely investment in innovation, technology, and energy, and in collaborative work on regional security and stability. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz said that regional security and stability can't be achieved without…

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The Gulf-Chinese Summit Asserts Sovereignty of States, Strategic Dialogue

The final communique of the Riyadh Gulf-China Summit for Cooperation and Development affirmed the leaders' agreement to boost strategic partnership with China, pushing toward new horizons in various political, economic, social, and development levels. The leaders discussed regional and international issues, and agreed on the importance of concerted efforts to…

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Gulf Summit in Riyadh Rejects Iranian Intervention in Region

The Gulf States have renewed their keenness on stability and security in the region, and the need to strengthen the GCC relations with brotherly and friendly countries and regional and international organizations. They also affirmed respect for the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs of Arab states. The…

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Riyadh Declaration Affirms Taiwan an Integral Part of China, Centrality of Palestinian Cause

The Riyadh Declaration, issued at the end of the Arab-Chinese summit in Riyadh on Friday, underlined the two sides’ keenness to strengthen strategic partnership, based on comprehensive cooperation and joint development for a better future. The declaration also reaffirmed the firm commitment to the principles of the UN Charter, including…

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Saudi Foreign Minister: Riyadh Summits Boost Regional Development

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday said that development is the motive for the Kingdom and many Arab countries to hold global summits like the ones held in Riyadh, asserting that it is also the “motive from which we derive our foreign policies.” Speaking at a press…

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The Arab-Chinese Riyadh Summit: Race for Progress, Renaissance

Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman asserted that "Arabs will race for progress and renaissance once again.

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets Arab Leaders on Sidelines of Riyadh Summit

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held talks on Friday with Arab leaders on the sidelines of the Arab-Chinese Cooperation and Development summit in Riyadh. He met with Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi, Tunisian President Kais Saeid, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and head of Sudan’s…

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Saudi Crown Prince: Arab-Chinese Ties Are Based on Mutual Respect

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Friday that the historic relations between Arab countries and China are based on mutual respect, friendship and cooperation in several fields. On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed chaired the…

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Newcastle United notes: What to expect in January window after Riyadh transfer meeting

The January sales are just around the corner for Newcastle United

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Saudi Crown Prince: Gulf-Chinese Summit Paves Way for New Phase in Ties

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, stressed on Friday that the Gulf-Chinese Cooperation and Development summit paves the way for a new phase in relations. On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed chaired the summit that was held…

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