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Saudi Arabia Advances 10 Ranks Internationally in Gender Pay Gap

Saudi Arabia has achieved remarkable progress in the fields of training and gender balance in the labor market, after it approved several regulations and legislation for the development of human capabilities and women empowerment. Last year, Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman launched the Human Capacity Development Program, within the Kingdom’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cristiano Ronaldo handed special treatment for Saudi All-Stars clash against Lionel Messi

Cristiano Ronaldo's first match in Saudi Arabia will be to captain a team comprised of both Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal players against Paris Saint-Germain on Thursday

Daily Mirror

Saudi Research Tests New Energy-Efficient Cooling System

The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) has conducted observational experiments in the houses located inside the campus to create a new cooling system that consumes energy less than the currently used systems. These experiments aim at testing the efficiency of the new system under different weather conditions…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Arabia, Iraq Discuss Efforts to Bolster Regional Security, Stability

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos on Monday. Discussions focused on joint efforts to preserve security and stability in the Middle East. They reviewed the strong bilateral relations between…

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Saudi Arabia Extends Financial Support for Global Counter-Terrorism Office

Saudi Arabia has extended a financial support worth $300,000 for the New York-based Global Counter-Terrorism Office as part of the Arab strategy to promote the project of combating terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Abdulaziz Al-Wasel delivered the cheque to the Undersecretary…

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Gulf, European Talks Underscore Strategic Partnership

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Dr. Nayef Al-Hajraf held talks on Monday with European Union Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Patrick Simonnet. Meeting in Riyadh, they discussed relations between the GCC and EU and ways to strengthen cooperation to achieve common interests. They also tackled the latest regional and international developments.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen rebels, Saudis in back-channel talks to maintain truce

Yemen is seeing its longest-ever pause in fighting, more than nine months

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It's Ronaldo vs Messi in a friendly match between Riyadh ST XI and PSG

NEW DELHI: Cristiano Ronaldo might have left the European football circuit after signing for Saudi Arabia club Al Nassr, but it won't stop the football fans from witnessing yet another Ronaldo vs Messi contest on the ground. The latest chapter of the celebrated global football rivalry will take place in…

The Times of India

Cristiano Ronaldo set for Saudi Arabia debut as Riyadh All-Star XI captain against PSG

Cristiano Ronaldo will this week play his first match in Saudi Arabia, but not for Al Nassr.

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia is giving itself an extreme makeover with 'giga-projects.' Will it work?

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Crowned with cranes, the Jeddah Tower emerges in the distance as an under-construction 826-foot-tall spaceship presiding over Saudi Arabia's second-largest city. Through the desert haze you can almost see the more than 3,000-foot height it was supposed to reach, the lively business district its innovative design…

Los Angeles Times

Cristiano Ronaldo set to captain Al Nassr-Al Hilal combined XI for friendly vs Messi's PSG

Former Manchester United attacker Cristiano Ronaldo will play his first match on Saudi Arabian soil later this week.

Manchester Evening News

Saudi Arabia’s Inflation Hits 3.3%

The prices of housing, water, electricity, gas, and other fuels, as well as food and beverages, caused an increase in the consumer price index in Saudi Arabia, during December, by 3.3 percent, compared to the same period the previous year. A report issued by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT)…

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King Salman Receives Written Message from Kuwait Crown Prince

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Sunday a written message from Kuwait’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal al-Ahmad al-Jaber Al Sabah. The message covered the strong bilateral relations that bind their countries and peoples and way to bolster and develop them in all fields. The…

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Barcelona secure 3-1 victory over Madrid to win Spanish Super Cup

Barcelona convincingly beat Real Madrid 3-1 in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to win the Spanish Super Cup, their first trophy since coach Xavi Hernandez took over.

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Saudi Arabia is making historic strides in women’s rights, so why haven’t we heard about it?

When Fatimah came to study in Brisbane, she was shocked and saddened by the negative view most people had of her country. Few Australian's seem aware of the rapid social transformation taking place in Saudi Arabia.

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabian dissident Awad Al-Qarnin faces death penalty over Twitter and WhatsApp use - reports

A leading pro-reform activist in Saudi Arabia, is facing the death penalty after facing accusations that he spread “hostile” news on WhatsApp and had a Twitter account - which is forbidden in some cases within the kingdom.

Daily Mirror

Respected academic sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for sharing articles on WhatsApp

Prominent preacher and academic Awad Al-Qarni, who often appeared on TV shows in Saudi Arabia, was arrested in 2017 at the start of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's crackdown against dissent

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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Dakar 2023: Al-Attiyah claims fifth career win, Loeb shines in second

Nasser Al-Attiyah became a five-time winner of the Dakar Rally with an emphatic triumph in Saudi Arabia, cementing his claim as one of the greatest cross-country drivers of all-time.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi prosecutors seek death penalty for academic over social media use

Court documents reveal reasons for Awad Al-Qarni’s arrest – even though rulers are major investors in social media platforms

Daily Mirror

Carlo Ancelotti shares adamant opinion on Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo secured a lucrative transfer to Al-Nassr last month and Carlo Ancelotti has delivered his verdict on the move ahead of the Spanish Super Cup final

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo joins Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia to leave stars gushing over "idol"

Brazilian international forward Rodrygo joined Real Madrid in 2019, one year after Cristiano Ronaldo ended his trophy-laden stint with the club, and he was one of the players who had a chance to meet the Portugal star in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi preference emerges as PSG accelerate contract talks amid Saudi speculation

After seeing their rivals Al-Nassr bring Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabia, Al-Hilal have reportedly been keen to make efforts to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Lionel Messi

Al Jazeera

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.

The Independent UK

Iran's FM says talks with Saudis could restore relations

Iran's foreign minister says talks with regional rival Saudi Arabia are continuing and could eventually restore diplomatic relations that were severed years ago

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