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Saudi Arabia Accelerates Transition to Clean Energy

The second edition of the Future Minerals Forum kicked off in Saudi Arabia under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Forum aims to develop dialogue on the future of minerals and investment in mining and boost cooperation throughout the area extending…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ronaldo ‘has no clause’ in contract to back Saudi World Cup bid

Al Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh’s 2030 bid.

Al Jazeera

Exclusive: Rookie of the year, recent winner among PGA Tour players given OK for controversial Saudi event

The reigning Rookie of the Year is among the players granted permission to compete at an event in Saudi Arabia next month.

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Newcastle United owners PIF set to make £5billion investment with WWE announcement 'imminent'

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, who own Newcastle United, appear close to buying Vince McMahon's WWE brand

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Saudi Energy Minister: Kingdom Intends to Utilize its National Uranium Resources

Saudi Arabia plans to use domestically-sourced uranium to build up its nuclear power industry, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Wednesday. He added that recent exploration had shown a diverse portfolio of uranium in the Gulf Arab state, the world's top oil exporter. Saudi Arabia has a nascent…

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60 States Agree to Transform Region into Major Bridge for Int’l Transition to Renewable Energy

More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries’ minerals and metals strategies attended on Tuesday the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in the largest-ever meeting of its kind. The ministers agreed that minerals are necessary to build a cleaner…

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Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden Forms JV to Invest in Mining Assets Abroad

Saudi Arabian Mining Co (Ma'aden), the Gulf's largest miner, said on Wednesday it agreed to form a joint venture with the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund to invest in mining assets globally. Ma'aden will own 51% in the venture while the Public Investment Fund (PIF) will own 49%, the company said…

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Additional Support to Beneficiaries of Saudi Citizen Account Program Extended

Additional assistance given to beneficiaries of Saudi Arabia’s Citizen Account Program will be extended for another three months until March with registration in the Program being reopened in line with the previously announced regulations. The move comes after an order made by King Salman at the recommendation of Crown Prince…

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Riyadh Mulling Raising Investments in Pakistan to $10 Billion

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, ordered that that Saudi Arabia’s investments in Pakistan be reviewed so that they could be increased to 10 billion dollars. The Kingdom had declared investments in the country back on August 25. He ordered that the Saudi Fund for Development study…

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Al-Nassr post Cristiano Ronaldo update at 1.30am regarding his contract commitments

Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al-Nassr have taken to Twitter to issue an update confirming his contract does not contain clauses related to promoting Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid

Daily Mirror

Al-Nassr make Cristiano Ronaldo contract clarification amid World Cup 2030 reports

Cristiano Ronaldo is not being paid to promote Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2030 World Cup, his club have confirmed.

Evening Standard

Al-Nassr issue statement on £300m Cristiano Ronaldo contract claim after Man United exit

The former Manchester United forward moved to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia last month.

Manchester Evening News

Saudi Govt Welcomes Launch of Final Stage of Sudan Political Process

The Saudi government welcomed on Tuesday the launch of the final stage of the political process in Sudan. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored Riyadh’s continued support to Sudan and international partners in the…

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Madrid Begins Defense of Super Cup Title in Saudi Arabia

The Spanish Super Cup is returning to Saudi Arabia with defending champion Real Madrid and Valencia looking to get back on track and Barcelona and Real Betis hoping to maintain momentum. The first semifinal game on Wednesday features Madrid and Valencia with both teams coming off weekend losses in the…

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Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez 'will be permitted' to break Saudi Arabia law

Cristiano Ronaldo has moved to Saudi Arabia to continue his career with Al-Nassr and his family have joined him, with he and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, exempt from one national law

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Saudi Arabia says this year's hajj pilgrimage will return to pre-COVID levels

Before the pandemic, the hajj pilgrimage drew millions each year to Islam's holy city of Mecca, home to the cube-shaped Kaaba that observant Muslims pray toward five times a day.

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Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 41 New Historical Sites in Taif

The Saudi Heritage Commission has registered 41 new archaeological and historical sites found in Taif governorate in the National Antiquities Register, as part of the commission’s efforts to discover, document, record and preserve Saudi Arabia’s heritage and historical sites. The most prominent sites are King Abdulaziz Palace in Al-Muwayh, Suleiman…

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Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels

Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over concerns about the coronavirus

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Saudi Arabia to Host Pre-pandemic Numbers for 2023 Hajj

Saudi Arabia will host a number of pilgrims for the 2023 Hajj season similar to what it took in prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabiah. Riyadh will impose no restrictions, including age limits, for this Haj season, he added. In 2019,…

Reuters

Saudi Arabia to host pre-pandemic numbers for 2023 Haj pilgrimage season

Saudi Arabia will host a number of pilgrims for the 2023 Haj season similar to what it took in prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, state media reported on Monday.

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo could face Lionel Messi’s PSG in first game in Saudi Arabia

The 37-year-old may play for an all-star XI made up of players from Al Nassr and rival club Al Hilal in a newly-arranged friendly

Football London

Cristiano Ronaldo set for debut against Lionel Messi in GOAT showdown after PSG announcement

Football news: Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to make his debut in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi may finally reunite after blunder denied last clash

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo may play in different continents now but the iconic duo could square off once again as PSG embark on a winter tour of Saudi Arabia

Reuters

Saudi Arabia includes Diriyah tourism project in PIF's portfolio -SPA

Saudi Arabia has included a Diriyah tourism project in the portfolio of its sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to improve investment efficiency and public-private cooperation, state news agency SPA reported on Monday.

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo in line to make Al Nassr debut against Lionel Messi and Paris Saint-Germain

Cristiano Ronaldo could make his Al Nassr debut against old rival Lionel Messi when the Saudi Arabian side meet Paris Saint-Germain in a mid-season friendly later this month.

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