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OIC Condemns Burning of Quran During Anti-Muslim Demonstrations in Sweden

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned the provocative burning of copies of the Holy Quran during anti-Muslim demonstrations in Sweden, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. The protests had taken place in Linköping, Norrköping, and other cities in Sweden and were organized by the Danish Right-Wing Party Stram…

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Saudi Cinema Sales Hit over 30 Million Tickets in Four Years

Saudi cinema has made great strides in the past four years, with box office sales topping 30.8 million tickets, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday. Since its launch in April 2018, the Film Commission has licensed 56 theaters with 518 screens in 20 cities, where 1,144 films were shown.

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OIC Secretary-General Telephones Palestinian FM

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha telephoned on Monday Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyadh Al-Maliki to discuss the ongoing Israeli violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem. He stressed the OIC's solidarity with the Palestinians, expressing its absolute support to their legitimate rights in Jerusalem…

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King Salman Issues Royal Order to Promote and Appoint 38 Judges at Board of Grievances

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Monday a royal order promoting and appointing 38 judges at the Board of Grievances. President of the Board of Grievances and Administrative Judicial Council, Sheikh Dr. Khalid bin Mohammed Al-Yousef, said that the royal order confirms the keenness…

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MWL Condemns 'Shameful' Desecration of Quran in Sweden

The Muslim World League (MWL) condemned on Monday the "absurd and shameful" act by some extremists in Sweden who desecrated the holy Quran and called for incitement against Muslims, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The MWL warned that such acts promote hate and incitement, fueling enmity and division in societies…

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Saudi Arabia Converts $300M Deposit with Mauritania’s Central Bank Into Soft Loan

Saudi Arabia has transferred its $300 million deposit with the Central Bank of Mauritania into a soft loan, as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts in supporting the development and economies of Arab and Islamic states, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday. It said the move came in implementation…

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KSrelief, UN University for Peace Sign Cooperation Program

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) and the UN University for Peace signed on Sunday a cooperation program that covers several fields, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Advisor at the Royal Court and Supervisor General of KSrelief Dr.

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Over 1.8 Billion Riyals in Donations Made to Saudi Arabia's Ehsan

Over 1.8 billion riyals in donations have been received by Saudi Arabia's National Campaign for Charitable Work (Ehsan) in the nine days since its launch, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. A total of 1,841,137,724 billion riyals have been donated so far through 24 million transactions that will benefit…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Phone Call from UN Chief

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received a phone call on Wednesday from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the telephone conversation, they discussed the regional and international developments, it said. The UN chief expressed his gratitude for…

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King Salman Telephones Jordan's King Abdullah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz telephoned on Wednesday Jordan's King Abdullah II, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman inquired about the monarch's health after he underwent surgery in Germany. King Abdullah expressed his deep gratitude to King Salman for his gesture.

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Saudi Red Crescent, SDRPY Support Health Sector in Yemen

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) announced on Tuesday the provision of urgent and immediate support to support the capabilities of Yemeni medical centers and hospitals, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The aim is to allocate and provide 30 ambulances…

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SAMA Updates Regulations of Temporary Precautionary Procedures to Protect Bank Clients from Financial Fraud

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Tuesday it was updating the regulations of the temporary precautionary procedures to protect bank clients from financial fraud, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Banks were informed of these procedures on April 7, upon assessments and follow ups that had been made in…

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Saudi National Campaign for Charity Receives over SR262 Mln in Donations in First 3 Hours

Saudi Arabia's national campaign for charitable work witnessed record donations in the first hours of its launch, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, had kicked off…

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Saudi Arabia Announces Return of Ambassador to Lebanon

Saudi Arabia announced Thursday the return of its ambassador back to Lebanon. The Saudi foreign ministry said the Kingdom made the decision after the “calls and appeals of the moderate national political forces in Lebanon.” The Kingdom also said Lebanon had agreed to “stop all political, military and security activities…

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Saudi Arabia Announces $3 Billion in Urgent Support to Yemen

Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi on launching the Presidential Council under the Yemeni constitution and the Gulf initiative and its executive mechanisms. The Kingdom confirmed its full support for the Presidential Council and its supporting entities to enable it to exercise its duties…

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Saudi Arabia Elected Member of International Anti-Corruption Academy

The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, an affiliate of the Saudi government has been elected by the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) as an active member of the Academy’s Board of Trustees for three years. This follows the Kingdom's admission to the Academy’s membership as one of the founding members of the…

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Eighth Batch of Saudi Oil Derivatives Grant Arrives in Aden, Yemen

The eighth batch of the oil derivatives grant, provided by Saudi Arabia through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), arrived in the Yemeni governorate of Aden, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on Sunday. The shipment was carrying 60,000 tons of diesel and 25,000 tons of mazut.…

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Saudi Crown Prince Receives Telephone Call from King of Bahrain

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received a telephone call on Sunday from Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. King Hamad congratulated Crown Prince Mohammed on the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Earlier…

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King Salman Receives Phone Call from Kuwait’s Emir Congratulating Him on Advent of Ramadan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Saturday a telephone call from Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to congratulate him on the advent of the holy month of Ramadan, reported the Saudi Press Agency. King Salman exchanged congratulations with the Emir, praying…

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Robot Vacuums Used to Clean, Sanitize Roof of Holy Kaaba

The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has allocated five robot vacuums to clean and sanitize the roof of the Holy Kaaba, allowing the cleaning operation to be complete in 20 minutes, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Saudi Undersecretary of the Presidency for Services, Field Affairs…

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King Salman Says Ramadan Brings Relief after COVID-19 Hardship

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, greeted citizens and expatriates in the Kingdom and Muslims all over the world on the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Acting Minister of Media Majid…

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Saudi Deposit Promotes Stability of Egypt’s Foreign Exchange Market

With Saudi Arabia’s announcement of a $5 billion deposit with the Central Bank of Egypt on Wednesday, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat that this move would enhance the stability of the foreign exchange market and consolidate the Egyptian economy amid severe pressure on the Egyptian pound. In a statement published by…

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Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen after Aramco depot attack

A Saudi-led coalition fighting Houthi rebels in Yemen launched airstrikes against sites in the southern Arabian country in response to multiple attacks Friday, including one that caused a fire at an Aramco fuel depot in Jeddah.

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Saudi, Qatari FMs Meet in Doha

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks in Doha on Friday with his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Prince Faisal was in Doha to take part in the 20th edition of the Doha Forum. Talks between the two…

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Saudi fuel depot is hit as drone attacks escalate

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An oil storage facility in Saudi Arabia was hit by a barrage of drone attacks on Friday, in a marked escalation of tensions in one of the world’s most important regions for oil shipments.

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