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Saudi Arabia Foils Attempt to Smuggle 2.4 Million Captagon Pills

Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that it had thwarted two attempts to smuggle more than 2.4 million captagon pills at the Jeddah Islamic Port and Empty Quarter Port. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said 1,213,378 captagon pills were seized at the Empty Quarter Port and 1,215,353 pills hidden in…

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The family holiday edit: from toddlers to teens, find your perfect trip

Would you rather ride a camel amid desert dunes or spot clownfish on a Red Sea snorkelling adventure? Here’s our pick of the best destinations for a family holiday in Saudi

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Bucket list hotels: 7 incredible stays, from desert retreat to mountain haven

A gorgeous hotel room is always a pleasure, but when the view outside your window is downright jaw-dropping, your stay is elevated from awesome to exceptional. Here we look at seven Saudi must-stays

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Why departing WTCR is a world cup that will be missed

The 2022 World Touring Car Cup finale in Jeddah last weekend was also the end of an era as the championship that traces its roots back to 2005 calls time. But what will it mean for the future of the TCR platform, and for its newly-crowned champion Mikel Azcona?

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Jeddah reveals F1 track tweaks ahead of 2023 race

The promoters of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have revealed further tweaks to the Jeddah Formula 1 track layout for next year’s race to improve safety and visibility.

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Jeddah reveals F1 track tweaks ahead of 2023 Saudi Arabian GP

The promoters of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have revealed further tweaks to the Jeddah Formula 1 track layout for next year’s race to improve safety and visibility.

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Two dead as Saudi storm closes schools, cuts main road to Mecca

Riyadh (AFP) - At least two people died on Thursday as heavy rains hit western Saudi Arabia, including the coastal city of Jeddah, delaying flights and forcing schools to close, officials said.

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Saudi Arabia flooding: Huge floods cause water to gush down street as cars swept away

Apocalyptic footage shows the moment waves rush throuh the streets of a neighbourhood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - sweeping up cars and ferrying them along the road as the floodwaters raged

Daily Mirror

Travel-weary Saudi superfan awaits World Cup at 'home'

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) (AFP) - For the past two decades, Bader Turkistani has criss-crossed the globe to cheer on the Saudi national football team, leading crowds in poetic chants that have made him a social media star.

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Arab Parliamentarians Discuss Financial Fraud, Cybersecurity in Jeddah

Under the title, “Issues of Financial Fraud, Cyber Security and Their Link to Transnational Organized Crimes”, the second annual meeting of the Arab Parliamentarian Assembly will kick off in Jeddah on Wednesday, with the participation of representatives from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the International…

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Sounds of the city: Inside Jeddah’s thriving independent music scene

From dance music mega fests and stadium-rocking concerts to the vibrant independent scene, music in Saudi is thriving. Here travel influencer Sabina Trojanova talks to key members of Jeddah’s music community, from Wall of Sound producer Ahmed Shawly to synthpop duo Fulana, about how young people in Saudi are sharing…

The Independent UK

King Salman Arrives in Riyadh from Jeddah

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz arrived in Riyadh from Jeddah on Tuesday. He was received at King Khalid International Airport by Governor of the Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Governor Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz. King Salman was seen…

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LIV Golf star Brooks Koepka made big promise to brother before pocketing £4.2m in Jeddah

Rebel star Brooks Koepka won both the individual and team LIV Golf tournaments in Saudi Arabia last week, meaning the American left Jeddah with a cool £4.2 million

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia Renews Call for Classifying Houthi Militias as Terrorists, Drying up Their Funding Sources

Saudi Arabia has renewed its call for the international community to label Houthi militias in Yemen as a terrorist group and dry up their funding sources. During a session in Jeddah, the Saudi Cabinet reiterated the Kingdom's continued support for international peacemaking efforts in Yemen. King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired…

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Saudi Arabia, South Africa Hold Meeting to Discuss Qualitative Investments in Entrepreneurial Firms

A Saudi-South African roundtable meeting was held Sunday in the Saudi city of Jeddah. The meeting aimed at promoting investment relations, bolstering efforts to develop economic ties and qualitative investments for entrepreneurial companies, and enabling the private sector to benefit from the opportunities available in the two countries. South African…

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UNA, Islamic Organization for Food Security Sign Memorandum of Cooperation

The Union of OIC News Agencies (UNA) concluded on Sunday a memorandum of cooperation with the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) to enhance cooperation between the two bodies operating within the framework of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation. The memorandum was signed by UNA Acting Director-General Muhammad bin Abd…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with South African President

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met at the Royal Court at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.

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Kevin Na withdrew from LIV Golf Jeddah midway through the second round

Kevin Na opened the event Friday with an even-par 70.

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Saudi Arabia "would love" to hold two F1 races

Saudi Arabia is open to the idea of hosting two Formula 1 races in the future, once its new track in Qiddiya is finished.

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LIV Golf Jeddah: Brooks Koepka off to hot start in Saudi Arabia as he leads by two after 8-under 62

In five LIV Golf starts, Brooks Koepka has one top-10 finish.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: Has Saudi Arabia picked Putin over Biden?

In today’s newsletter: After a summer spent persuading Saudi Arabia to lower costs, the world’s largest oil producer is doing the opposite – now the US president promises ‘consequences’

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Saudi Govt Hails OPEC+’s Pivotal Role in Achieving Balance, Stability in Oil Markets

The Saudi government praised on Tuesday the pivotal role played by OPEC+ in achieving balance and stability in the global oil markets, and consequently, supporting the world economy. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers reviewed…

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Saudi Mawani Signs $170 Mln of Deals to Boost Jeddah Islamic Port

The Saudi Ports Authority (MAWANI) has signed two contracts worth more than 640 million riyals ($170.3 million) to deepen and establish new wharves at Jeddah Islamic port, state news agency SPA reported on Sunday. This comes within MAWANI's initiatives to promote the maritime transport and logistics sector, and direct more…

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LIV Golf suffers blow as players denied ranking points

London (AFP) - LIV Golf players will not receive world ranking points for this week's event in Bangkok or the tournament in Jeddah later this month, the Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) organisation said on Thursday.

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LIV Golf members will not earn Official World Golf Ranking points in Bangkok or Jeddah, OWGR reviewing changes to MENA Tour

LIV Golf's workaround has been stopped, for now.

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