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New Saudi Industrial Licenses Exceed USD 266 Million

Saudi Arabia announced the issuance of 79 new industrial licenses in May, bringing the total since the beginning of 2022 to 411 new licenses.

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Yemenis Hail Announcement on Accelerating Aid from Saudi Arabia, UAE

Yemenis welcomed the announcement that aid from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will be accelerated to the war-torn country. The aid, worth around 3.3 billion dollars, will improve services, most notably electricity, water and transportation, and boost the economy and local currency. Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership…

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GCC Praises Saudi Arabia's New Development Projects in Yemen

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr.

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ICESCO Commends Saudi Initiative to Finance Development Projects in Yemen

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s announcement to finance a set of development projects in Yemen. Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday a number of vital development projects that will be implemented in Yemen, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi Development and Reconstruction…

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The desert does bloom: rewilding AlUla

An inspiring project is bringing native flora and fauna – and hopefully even the Arabian leopard – back to the sands of north-west Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard

Disabled BBC journalist Frank Gardner hits out as he is left stranded again on plane at Gatwick

Mr Gardner was left partially paralysed after being shot by al Qaeda gunmen in Saudi Arabia in 2004

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Mecca thronged for first post-pandemic haj

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Thousands of pilgrims started arriving in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Friday, among some one million Muslims expected to attend the 2022 haj pilgrimage season after two years of major disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.

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Saudi Announces Grants to Encourage Research on the Founding of the Saudi State

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture announced research grants for historians and researchers seeking to conduct research focused on the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727.

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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 Unemployment Rate Drops to 6%

The latest official data released on Thursday in Saudi Arabia revealed a drop in the unemployment rate in the Saudi workforce. The total rate of unemployment — including Saudis and non-Saudis — dropped to 6% in Q1 2022 compared to 6.9% during the same period in 2021, according to the…

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LIV Golf: Dustin Johnson one shot off lead as first US event starts amid protests by 9/11 families

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau are among the new faces competing at the second tournament of the new tour

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Members of 9/11 Justice group invite LIV golfers to meet about tour’s ties to Saudi Arabia

“That’s akin to me going to a KKK rally and then saying, ‘I’m just here for the free hot dogs.’ Like, what are they talking about?”

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Saudi Arabia Announces Development Projects in Yemen Worth $600 Mln

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday a number of vital development projects that will be implemented in Yemen, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen will implement 17 projects, worth $400 million, that cover six sectors, including energy, transportation, education, water, health, and building state…

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Biden says he supports change in Senate filibuster rules for abortion rights

President Biden has resisted changes to Senate rules requiring 60 votes to pass legislation. But he says he would support changing the filibuster to codify privacy rights, including abortion rights.

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Biden says will see Saudi's crown prince, won't push Saudi directly on oil

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said he would see Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince during a visit to the country next month but that the purpose of his trip was not to press them to increase oil output.

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Saudi Arabia: Integrated Services, Initiatives to Measure Hajj Pilgrim Satisfaction

Saudi Arabia has adopted the Makkah Road initiative to facilitate entry procedures for Hajj pilgrims and to allow them to easily access their places of residence through dedicated paths, part of its continuous efforts to develop services during the holy season. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has also concluded…

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Saudi Arabia to Privatize Customs Zones

Saudi Arabia launched a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for its public-private partnership (PPP) Customs Zone project. The privatization program in Saudi Arabia aims to enhance the role of the private sector in providing services, improving quality, and reducing costs. It also boosts diversification and economic development and increases competitiveness to…

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Oleksandr Usyk responds to Anthony Joshua fight purse for rematch in Saudi Arabia

The Ukrainian was speaking at the London press conference for his rematch with Anthony Joshua

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Oleksandr Usyk denies he is fighting for money despite huge Anthony Joshua purse

Usyk has denied claims he is fighting for money and recognition, despite being expected to earn a mammoth purse of near £100million for the second meeting with Joshua in Saudi Arabia

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Firm sponsors pro who joined controversial Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf series

The company said it shares 'the concern that many people have expressed about Saudi Arabia's human rights record'

Irish Mirror

Anthony Joshua says "too many voices" in corner "didn't help" in Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Anthony Joshua was beaten by Oleksandr Usyk last year and has changed his coaching team ahead of their upcoming rematch in Saudi Arabia on August 20

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua ‘hungry, desperate’ to win his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk

The British fighter will be seeking a knockout when he bids to regain the WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight world titles in Saudi Arabia.

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