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Senior female officer vows to tackle ‘shocking’ sexism in Police Scotland

A survey revealed 81% of officers agree sexism and misogyny is an issue within the force.

The Independent UK

Police Scotland Chief Constable's admission national force is 'racist and sexist' 'could have come sooner'

Sir Iain Livingstone made the comment during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) board on Thursday.

Daily Record

Police chief accepts institutional racism admission could have come sooner

Sir Iain Livingstone on Thursday admitted that Police Scotland is ‘institutionally racist and discriminatory’.

The Independent UK

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First Saudi astronauts to blast off in private mission to ISS

Rayyanah Barnawi, the first female Arab astronaut, is also on the mission.

Al Jazeera

Jeddah Hosts Preliminary Regatta of 37th America’s Cup in Red Sea Waters

Jeddah is scheduled to host the second preliminary regatta of the 37th America’s Cup (AC37) in the waters of the Red Sea between November 30 and December 3, 2023, making it the only venue outside of Spain to host an America’s Cup regatta during the 37th America’s Cup cycle, state…

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Red Sea Global Reveals New Adventure Sports Company for Saudi Kingdom

Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, the Red Sea and Amaala, has launched Akun, a new adventure sports brand that creates authentic and unique experiences for guests at RSG destinations. Akun operates in line with the responsible ethos of the group, state…

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Saudi Theater and Performing Arts, Heritage Commissions Participate in Paris Fair 2023

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission and the Heritage Commission are participating in the Foire de Paris 2023 (Paris Fair), which runs from April 27 to May 8, where they will be showcasing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage, folklore, and traditions, state news agency SPA reported. The two…

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Five Saudis, More than 190 Foreigners Evacuated From Sudan Arrive in Jeddah

Five Saudi nationals and 198 citizens from ten different countries arrived in Jeddah on Wednesday following their evacuation from Sudan. Among those evacuated from Sudan under directives from Saudi Arabia were nationals from Russia, the United Kingdom, China, the United States of America, Uzbekistan, Yemen, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Pakistan.…

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Saudi, UK Foreign Ministers Discuss Violence in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Friday a phone call from UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the telephone call, the two sides discussed the developments in Sudan, with an emphasis on the importance of stopping the military…

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Princess Charlene Of Monaco Stepping Back Into The Spotlight After A Road To Recovery

The Princess of Monaco speaks to YOU Magazine on her rough road from her health issues with her family by her side.

Zenger

Eid Al-Fitr Prayer Performed Across Saudi Arabia

Muslims across Saudi Arabia performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer in the early hours of Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Worshipers flocked to mosques and open-air spaces throughout the Kingdom to perform the prayer, SPA Said. The Eid prayer at the Grand Holy Mosque in Makkah was led by Advisor at…

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Saudi, Iranian FMs Discuss Next Steps in China-Brokered Deal

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Thursday a phone call from Hossein Amir Abdollahian, the Iranian Foreign Minister, the Saudi Press Agency reported. At the beginning of the call, the two sides exchanged greetings and congratulations on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr, SPA…

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Saudi, UK FMs Call for End to Military Escalation in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Thursday a phone call from UK’s Foreign Secretary James Cleverly, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The two sides discussed the developments in Sudan, urging parties of the conflict to stop the military escalation, end violence, protect civilians,…

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Saudi Arabia, US Stress Importance of Halting Military Escalation in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has received a phone call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During Tuesday’s call, Prince Faisal and Blinken discussed the importance of stopping the military escalation in Sudan and ending violence to protect…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Palestinian President

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, met in Jeddah on Wednesday with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the meeting, they reviewed the latest developments in the Palestinian territories and stressed the importance of continuing the exerted efforts to…

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Al-Swaha: SEZ to Promote Saudi Arabia's Regional Leadership as Global Investment Hub

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha lauded the launching of the Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone (SEZ ), expressing his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince for launching it along other three zones across…

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Al-Jubeir, Graham Discuss Regional Developments

Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Cabinet Member, and Climate Envoy Adel bin Ahmed Al-Jubeir met on Wednesday in Jeddah with US Senator Lindsey Graham. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region, state news agency SPA…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Kuwaiti Counterpart Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has made a phone call to the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During Thursday’s phone conversation, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed several issues of common interest,…

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King Salman Directs to Disburse Ramadan Assistance to Social Security Beneficiaries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has directed to disburse Ramadan assistance to beneficiaries of the social security, with each head of a family receiving SAR1,000 and each member of a family receiving SAR500. The amount of aid, estimated at more than SAR3 billion,…

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Saudi Arabia Boosts Ties with China, Eurasian Countries

Saudi Arabia has approved a memorandum on granting the kingdom the status of a dialogue partner in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), state news agency SPA said. The SCO is a political and security union of countries spanning much of Eurasia, including China, India and Russia. Formed in 2001 by…

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Saudi Crown Prince, China’s President Stress Importance of Ties Between 2 Countries

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call on Tuesday to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the phone conversation, they stressed the importance of the strategic relations between the Kingdom and China, SPA said. The Crown…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Iraq’s PM Discuss Ways to Enhance Strategic Partnership

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, made a phone call to Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, the Saudi Press Agency reported Monday. During the telephone conversation, the Crown Prince and the PM discussed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance…

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Saudi, Iranian Foreign Ministers to Meet During Ramadan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have agreed to meet during the ongoing holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi state news agency SPA said on Monday, under a deal to restore ties. Both ministers spoke by phone for the second time…

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Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet during Muslim holy month

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have agreed to meet during the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan, the Saudi state news agency SPA said on Monday, under a deal to restore ties.

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Saudi, Iranian FMs Agree to Hold Bilateral Talks Soon

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amirabdollahian, have agreed to meet soon and pave the way for the re-opening of embassies under a deal to re-establish ties, Saudi state news agency SPA said on Thursday. The ministers spoke by phone to mark…

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