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Crown Prince: Saudi Economy to Grow Around 7% in 2023

Saudi Arabia's economy is expected to grow around 7% in 2023, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said. “Next year, the whole economy is going to grow by almost 7%, he said. "Saudi is not a small country, it's a G20 country growing fast. So where is the potential in the…

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Saudi Crown Prince Says There’s an Opportunity to Boost Interests with US or Downgrade Them

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the Kingdom has “a long, historical relationship with America” and that there’s “a huge opportunity to boost” all interests. “And there is also a big possibility it could be downgraded in many areas,” he said. “Whether you want to win in Saudi Arabia…

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Saudi Crown Prince Announces Establishment of Global Destination for Mountain Tourism in NEOM

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced on Thursday the establishment of TROJENA, the new global destination for mountain tourism, part of NEOM’s plan and strategy to contribute to supporting and developing the tourism sector in the region. The Crown Prince, who is Chairman of the NEOM Company Board of Directors,…

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Israel can become a "potential ally" if Palestinian conflict resolved - Saudi crown prince

Israel can become "a potential ally" of Saudi Arabia if the conflict with the Palestinians is resolved, the Saudi state-news agency SPA cited Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as saying on Thursday.

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Former king Juan Carlos may return to Spain after inquiries dropped

Royal left to live in Abu Dhabi in 2020 following allegations over business dealings relating to Saudi Arabia

The Guardian - UK

Saudi crown prince says he does not care if Biden misunderstands him - The Atlantic

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman said he does not care whether U.S. President Joe Biden misunderstood things about him, saying Biden should be focusing on America's interests, in an interview with The Atlantic monthly published on Thursday.

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Saudi Arabia Launches Two Investment Funds to Develop Non-Profit Sector

Jadwa Investments has partnered with the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development to launch two investment funds for the local non-profit sector. The launching ceremony was held in the presence of Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the National…

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Mumbai City AFC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

KUALA LUMPUR: Indian Super League side Mumbai City FC will play their AFC Champions League group matches in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh in April, in what will be their debut appearance in the top-flight club competition of the continent.

The Times of India

Saudi court issues new death sentence against man arrested as juvenile

A Saudi Arabian court handed down a new death sentence against a young man for crimes committed when he was a minor after a higher court overturned a previous ruling, his family said, in what rights groups called a "grossly unfair trial".

Reuters

Saudi-Bahraini Summit Highlights Bilateral Ties, Regional, Int’l Developments

Saudi Arabia's King Salman received Bahrain's King Hamad on Wednesday in Riyadh, where the two monarchs discussed several files and developments in the presence of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. King Hamad expressed his contentment for meeting King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, to discuss developments…

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Rory McIlroy calls for Mickelson to be forgiven over Saudi breakaway scandal

Rory McIlroy says golf will welcome Phil Mickelson back when he returns from a break after losing sponsors over his comments about a Saudi Arabia-backed breakaway Tour

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia, Cyprus Eye Economic Integration to Absorb Geopolitical Shocks

The visit of Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday raised the bar of expectations for the two countries enhancing strategic cooperation. This comes when geopolitical developments are emerging due to the Russian-Ukrainian war. Economists stressed that available opportunities are enough to constitute a required integration for the…

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Lucid to Produce 150,000 EVs Per Year in Saudi Arabia

Lucid Group signed an agreement with the Saudi Ministry of Investment, the Industrial Development Fund, and the Economic City at King Abdullah Economic City to construct a plant in the Kingdom that will produce 150,000 electric vehicles (EVs) per year. The Public Investment Fund holds a significant stake of 62…

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‘You’re insane’: the Australian working with Saudi Arabia’s first women’s national team

Video analyst Donna Newberry is helping develop a generation of female players who thought this day would never come

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Commitment to Oil Market Stability

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's commitment to the stability of the global oil market. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers reviewed the telephone call received by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman from…

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Lucid Confirms Saudi Arabia Plant, Construction To Start In H2 2022

In the initial phase, vehicles built in Saudi Arabia will be slated for the local market, but Lucid plans to export finished vehicles to other global markets.

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Saudi Arabia Inaugurates its 1st Virtual Hospital

Saudi Arabia inaugurated the first virtual hospital in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Govt agrees plan for Saudi Arabia labour deployment as ties normalise

The government plans to facilitate the deployment of labour to Saudi Arabia for the first time in decades, a spokesman said on Tuesday, part of the restoration of ties that were severed by the Gulf State over a multi-million dollar jewellery theft.

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Lucid Delivered 125 Cars In 2021, Lowers 2022 Production Forecast

On the bright side, Lucid says it recently leased land in Saudi Arabia where it plans to start building its second factory in the first half of 2022.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council's Terrorist Designation of Houthis

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Tuesday the United Nations Security Council's terrorist designation of the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, as well as its expansion of an arms embargo to include all members of the militias. The Saudi Foreign Ministry hoped that the move would put an end to the activity…

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Historic Saudi flight lands at Suvarnabhumi

Flight SV846 from Saudi Arabia made history when it touched down at Suvarnabhumi international airport at 6pm on Monday from Riyadh.

Reuters

U.N. Security council imposes arms embargo on Yemen's Houthi group

The United Nations Security Council on Monday imposed an arms embargo on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after the group claimed several drone and missile assaults on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this year.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia, France agree to set up joint working mechanism to support Lebanese people

Saudi Arabia and France agreed to establish a joint working mechanism to provide support to Lebanese people, the Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported on Monday.

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Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan Sign Agreement to Invest in Renewable Energy

A high-level Kyrgyz delegation discussed in Riyadh on Sunday means of bolstering ties with Saudi Arabia. Both sides signed five agreements that will increase trade exchange and launch joint investments in the energy, renewable energy, food and electronic industries, agriculture, transport, culture, sports and tourism sectors. First Deputy Prime Minister…

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Saudi Arabia Registers 653 New COVID-19 Cases

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday 653 new COVID-19 cases and 1,081 recoveries in the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Health (MoH) also announced two new deaths, bringing the fatalities tally in the Kingdom to 8,998. The ministry’s data showed that the total number of infections in Saudi Arabia reached…

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