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Saudi Arabia Says it Supports Efforts to Resolve Ukraine Crisis

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has said the Kingdom supports efforts aimed at reaching a political solution to end the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During a meeting with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, in Riyadh on Tuesday, Prince Faisal said the Kingdom is ready to…

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OIC, Russia Discuss Int'l Challenges

Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Ibrahim Taha held talks in Riyadh on Tuesday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Talks focused on regional and international challenges, with the officials stressing the importance of coordination and consultations to serve international peace efforts and stability in the world. They…

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Russia's Lavrov to meet with GCC ministers in Riyadh on Wednesday -officials

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Saudi Arabia on Wednesday where he will meet with foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries (GCC), two Gulf officials said on Tuesday.

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Saudi Arabia Hosts Forum on Combating Desertification Using Latest Global Technologies

The International Exhibition and Forum on Afforestation Technologies kickstarted in Riyadh on Sunday under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Don’t make Partygate official Martin Reynolds our man in Riyadh, urge Tories

Senior figure warns that man mentioned 24 times in Sue Gray report would be ‘representing the Queen’ as ambassador to Saudi Arabia

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White Lands Program to Register More than 20 Million SQM of Developed Lands in Riyadh

Saudi Arabia’s White Lands Program will register in 20 days more than 20 million square meters of developed lands in Riyadh. The program expects that the new inventory will provide about 60,000 plots of land with an average area of 350 square meters, which can pump hundreds of thousands of…

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SAUDIA to Operate 540 Additional Flights for World Cup Qatar 2022 Matches

In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 taking place for the first time in the Middle East later this year, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, will be introducing more than 60 exclusive flights to support the national team and 40 daily…

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US Congress Delegation Visits Etidal Center in Riyadh

Secretary-General of the Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology, Etidal, Dr. Mansour Al-Shammari received in Riyadh on Thursday a delegation from the US Congress, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The delegation included Utah Representative Chris Stewart (R), Pennsylvania Representative Guy Reschenthaler (R), and Michigan Representative Lisa McClain (R). The delegation…

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‘No comment’: Cabinet minister dodges questions on whether partygate civil servant should be Saudi Arabia ambassador

Martin Reynolds previously was the UK’s ambassdor to Libya and is now mooted to be in line to be Britain’s top diplomat in Riyadh

Evening Standard

King Salman Park Foundation Launches Royal Arts Complex Project

The King Salman Park Foundation, chaired by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, announced on Wednesday the launch of construction of the Royal Arts Complex, on an area exceeding 500,000 square meters. The Royal Arts Complex is one of the most important landmarks of the King Salman Park project, which was…

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Saudi Arabia, UN Sign 5-Year Environmental Development Cooperation Framework

In view of the contributions and efforts made by Saudi Arabia to preserve the marine environment at the national, regional, and global levels, a five-year development agreement was signed between Saudi Arabia and the United Nations to preserve the planet. The signing of the agreement took place during the Riyadh…

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Google to Open Two New HQs in Saudi Arabia

American multinational technology company Google is preparing for launching two new headquarter offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The planned offices will open in the cities of Riyadh and al-Dammam. Google also is building a data partnership with Saudi oil giant, Aramco. Google drove about SR12.2 billion ($3.25 billion)…

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stc Group and Alibaba Establish Alibaba Cloud for Cloud Computing in Saudi Arabia

stc Group, the leading national digital enabler announced the establishment of "Alibaba Cloud” in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for high-capacity cloud services in partnership with the Chinese technology giant, "Alibaba Group”, eWTP Arabia for Technical Innovation Ltd., the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), and the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE).…

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BOI DSG leads team to “Saudi - Thai Investment Forum”

Mr. Chanin Khaochan, Deputy Secretary-General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), on 16 May 2022, led a team from the BOI’s Thai Enterprise Development Division to participate in the “Saudi - Thai Investment Forum” held at the Movenpick Hotel, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The forum was one of the activities…

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ICT Sector Could Contribute $53 Bln to Saudi GDP in 2022

The information and communication technology (ICT) sector’s contribution to the Saudi GDP reached SAR 146.9 billion ($39 billion) during the past year, with predictions it could reach SAR 200 billion ($53 billion) in 2022, a recent report revealed. Published by the Research and Information Center of the Chamber of Commerce…

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Drones, Technology Localization Top ‘AI’ Discussions in Riyadh

Experts at the International Exhibition and Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing, held in Riyadh, discussed enhancing AI for the drone sector in smart cities and the possibility of localizing the technology in the Kingdom. They also tackled mapping cloud digital transformation and the role of AI in the…

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More Hardship as New Sandstorm Engulfs Parts of Middle East

A sandstorm blanketed parts of the Middle East on Monday, including Iraq, Syria and Iran, sending people to hospitals and disrupting flights in some places. It was the latest in a series of unprecedented nearly back-to-back sandstorms this year that have bewildered residents and raised alarm among experts and officials,…

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Discussions to Employ Women's Capital in Saudi Investment Projects

Asharq Al-Awsat has learned that the Coordinating Council for Women’s Affairs at the Council of Saudi Chambers intends to involve businesswomen in various economic sectors, training and rehabilitation programs, initiatives and appropriate investment opportunities in the Kingdom. The Businesswomen’s Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh held…

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Analysis-For Riyadh, Hezbollah setback is rare good news from Lebanon

For Saudi Arabia, losses for Iran's allies in a Lebanese general election mark a rare piece of good news from a country where Tehran has long been ascendant, and could play to Riyadh's advantage in a regional tussle for influence.

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Riyadh, Bangkok to Implement Bilateral Partnership Agreements

A high-ranking Thai official said that Bangkok and Riyadh were close to implementing bilateral agreements, which were recently concluded by the two sides. Don Pramudwinai, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, pointed to the restoration of full diplomatic relations between the two countries, saying that an official…

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Saudi Arabia Stresses Keenness on Stability of Iraq, Security in Syria

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday its keenness on stability in Iraq as it seeks to impose its sovereignty over all its territories. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held virtually. The Kingdom had expressed its position on Iraq during…

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Saudi-Thai Roadmap to Boost Partnership in 4 Investment Sectors

Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid al-Falih announced that the developed Saudi-Thai road map would be further boosted by the new investments in tourism, healthcare, industry, and manufacturing operations. The Ministry of Investment in Riyadh organized the Saudi-Thai Investment Forum, with the participation of the Minister of Investment, the Thai Deputy…

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Saudi Arabia to Organize Int'l Forum on Afforestation Techniques

Saudi Arabia will host the International Exhibition and Forum on Afforestation Technologies in Riyadh from May 29-31, under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Forum is organized by the National Center for Vegetation Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) in coordination and cooperation with the Ministry…

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London, Riyadh to Ensure Sustainable Solutions Meeting Global Energy Needs

A British diplomat stressed that her country would work closely with Saudi Arabia as one of the strategic partners to ensure sustainable solutions that meet global energy needs and protect the world for the future. UK Deputy Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Anna Walters affirmed that SABIC's recent…

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King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Burundi

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Thursday a written message from President of Burundi Évariste Ndayishimiye, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message focused on bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Burundi and ways to develop them at various levels. The message was received…

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