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Run-Offs Dominate Parliamentary, Municipal Elections in Bahrain

Six candidates including one woman won seats in a first phase of Bahrain’s parliamentary election, while others will compete for the remaining seats in the run-off next week. Bahraini voters had cast their ballots in polling stations across the kingdom on Saturday. As per the electoral rules of Bahrain, a…

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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Istanbul Attack

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned an attack that targeted Istanbul’s Istiklal Avenue on Sunday killing and wounding several. “The Kingdom condemns in the strongest terms the terrorist bombing that targeted the Taksim area in central Istanbul, which led to the death and injury of a number of civilians,” the Saudi Foreign…

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Saudi Commitment to Building a Green Future

Governor of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Chairman of Saudi Aramco Yasir Al Rumayyan said the Middle East Green Initiative (MGI) is a turning point in the environmental efforts, which aim to transition national ambitions into practical steps that affect the entire world. Al Rumayyan underlined the great efforts…

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Al Rumayyan: Saudi Arabia Seeks 100 Years of Economic Sustainability

Governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund Yasir al-Rumayyan said the Kingdom seeks to develop a sustainable economy that can thrive 100 years from now. He underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to global climate action and efforts to develop renewable energies. Rumayyan made the remarks during the opening session of the…

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Saudi Arabia to Establish Regional Center for Reducing Emissions

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced on Saturday three new projects that will further enhance the Kingdom’s national and regional climate action.

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The Kingdom Declares Saudi Green Initiative an Annual Event

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abulaziz bin Salman announced on Friday that the Green Saudi Initiative forum would be an annual event in order to review the implementation of the Kingdom’s climate goals. “Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman decided to hold the initiative annually; because we are confident in our steps,…

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Parliamentary, Municipal Elections Begin in Bahrain

Polling stations opened on Saturday in Bahrain for the parliamentary and municipal elections. Bahrainis who had their names registered to cast their votes in the elections have flocked to the polling stations early on Saturday to exercise their national duty, according to Bahrain's News Agency (BNA). Fifteen general polling stations…

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Saudi PIF to Sell 10% Stake in Tadawul Group

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is selling a 10% stake in Saudi Tadawul Group, the owner and operator of the Kingdom's stock exchange, via an accelerated book-build offering, Reuters quoted a regulatory filing on Thursday. PIF, a sovereign wealth fund with over $600 billion in assets, has hired HSBC…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack by Houthis on Qena Port in Shabwa

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry condemned in a statement on Thursday the targeting of civilian and vital facilities in Yemen a day after the Houthi militias launched a terrorist drone attack on the southern Qena port in Shabwa. The Ministry underscored the Kingdom’s firm stance in support of all what ensures…

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A Look at the Saudi Green Transition

As part of Saudi Arabia’s endeavor to build a greener future for all, the Kingdom is following a path that covers many axes, by applying the circular carbon economy model, investing in the green transition, enhancing cooperation and knowledge transfer efforts, and activating partnerships between the public and private sectors.…

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Calls for Involving Governments in Protecting Energy Sector against Cybersecurity Threats

While Saudi Arabia’s classification in cybersecurity jumped to second place globally, the Kingdom has accomplished one of its initiatives in empowering women adopted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the first edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum (GCF). Women’s participation in the cybersecurity sector has increased from 7% to…

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Saudi light festival tries to sell public on arts push

Riyadh (AFP) - Dazzling installations have been lighting up the Saudi capital, bringing a taste of the kingdom's push to become a global arts destination to ordinary Saudis -- not just habitual museum-goers.

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US woman detained in Saudi over custody dispute set free

Riyadh (AFP) - An American woman who had publically accused her Saudi ex-husband of trapping their daughter in the kingdom under so-called guardianship laws said she was released Wednesday following a brief detention over social media posts.

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Saudi detains US woman in custody dispute: rights group

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia has detained an American woman who had publicly accused her Saudi ex-husband of trapping their young daughter in the kingdom under so-called guardianship laws, an advocacy group said late Tuesday.

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Jailed activist begins hunger strike ahead of Biden's visit to Cambodia

Phnom Penh (AFP) - A jailed outspoken American-Cambodian activist has begun a one-week hunger strike to protest conditions in prison ahead of US President Joe Biden's visit to the kingdom.

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S. Korea Keen on Investing in Saudi Mega Projects

Saudi Arabia and South Korea are seeking to strengthen investment partnerships, develop infrastructure, and exploit modern technologies in several sectors, including transportation, logistics, smart cities, and housing. A South Korean delegation, comprised of several officials and a group of private investors, is currently visiting the Kingdom. South Korean companies are…

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SPARK to Launch Organic Fertilization to Lock Humidity in Saudi Arabia’s Sands

With the launch of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, which will witness the holding of the largest regional gathering in support of the two Saudi initiatives - the Green Middle East and Green Saudi Arabia - the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) is emerging…

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Riyadh Sends Six Ministers, Climate Envoy to SGI Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh

Saudi Arabia has revealed the program and speakers for the second edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum. Taking place 11 – 12 November 2022 on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the two-day event will convene an elite lineup of climate experts and thought leaders to…

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Saudi Embassy in US Participates in 'Cat Walk' Initiative

Saudi Arabia’s embassy in the US participated in the 2nd edition of the global initiative “Cat Walk.” The event is organized by the Catmosphere organization, which is concerned with supporting initiatives to conserve endangered wild cats. This took place in the presence the Saudi ambassador to the US, Princess Reema…

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Alarm on Capitol Hill over Saudi investment in Twitter

Possible access to users’ data could pose national security risk and could be used to target kingdom’s dissidents

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'Pride of Saudia Arabia': Newcastle wins new fans in oil-rich kingdom

Riyadh (AFP) - Life supporting English football club Newcastle United was once a lonely undertaking for Alwaleed Aldebasi, who spent years watching matches by himself at his home in the Saudi capital.

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Film Commission Inaugurates Saudi Arabia's Participation in Carthage Festival

The Film Commission has recently inaugurated the Kingdom's participation as a guest of honor in the 33rd session of the Carthage Film Festival, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. This came during a ceremony held in the Cultural City in the Tunisian capital, in the presence of the Saudi delegation…

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Saudi Arabia Will Host the Next Arab Summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah announced on Wednesday that the Kingdom will host the next Arab League summit. Speaking at the closing meeting of the Arab summit in Algeria, he praised the efforts that have been made to ensure its success. Riyadh praises the outcomes of…

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Saudi Arabia Advances 10 Places in Green Future Index 2022

Environmental initiatives and programs, including the Green Saudi Arabia and the Green Middle East initiatives, as well as the carbon circular economy and energy transformations, have contributed to advancing Saudi Arabia’s ranking in the Green Future Index for 2022. Issued by the MIT Technology Review of the Massachusetts Institute of…

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Saudi-German Business Forum Discusses Industrial Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and Germany discussed industrial cooperation, especially in the automobiles, medical technology, and artificial intelligence sectors, at the Saudi-German Business Forum. Organized by the Federation of Saudi Chambers, the Forum was held in Riyadh with the participation of more than 40 Saudi and German companies, from various economic sectors,…

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