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Saudi, Iranian foreign ministers to meet to pave way to re-open embassies

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.

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Saudi Arabia, Russia Stress Commitment to OPEC+ Decision on Oil Output Cuts

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met in Riyadh on Thursday with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak who is visiting the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. They discussed global oil markets and the efforts of OPEC+ to promote market stability, SPA said. They also stressed their…

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15th Saudi Relief Plane Lands in Gaziantep to Help Quake Victims

The 15th Saudi relief airplane arrived at Gaziantep Airport in Türkiye, carrying 85 tons and 346 kilograms of relief materials, the Saudi Press Agency reported Tuesday. The aid is part of the Saudi relief airlift dispatched by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) to help the victims…

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Saudi Arabia Deposits $5 Bln in Türkiye's Central Bank

Saudi Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Board of Directors Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb signed an agreement with Türkiye to deposit $5 billion in the country’s Central Bank, the Saudi Press Agency reported Monday. The agreement was signed with the Governor of the Turkish Central…

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3rd Saudi Relief Plane Arrives in Poland with 30 Tons of Aid for Ukraine

The 3rd Saudi relief plane, carrying 30 tons of assistance for the Ukrainian People, arrived at the Polish Rzeszow Airport near the Ukrainian border and will continue its route across the Polish border into Ukraine, the Saudi Press Agency reported Saturday. The cargo consists of shelter materials, electric generators, and…

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Saudi Crown Prince, President of Eritrea Discuss Bilateral Ties in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met with President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea on Wednesday in Riyadh, where the two leaders reviewed the bilateral relations between the two countries. They also discussed aspects of joint cooperation, regional developments and the efforts exerted towards them, state news agency SPA…

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Resignation of police chief ‘not surprising’ given budget constraints – union

Sir Iain Livingstone has announced he will retire early in the summer.

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Most sex misconduct claims against Police Scotland officers made while staff on duty

MOST sexual misconduct claims against police officers in Scotland were made while staff were on duty, a new report has revealed.

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Saudi Arabia Expands its Economic Capabilities to Space

Saudi Arabia’s recent announcement that it was sending two Saudi astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) has kicked off talks about the Kingdom’s serious endeavor to benefit from the space economy as a giant sector, where global visions of sustainability and technology intersect. The astronauts will make their trip…

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Saudi Arabia: Lecturers Discuss Developments in Social Innovation

Organized by Asbar center for research and studies, the Social Innovation Forum 2023 concluded its activities in its second edition in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday. The Forum, which was held on February 15-16, included scientific sessions, lectures and training workshops, with the participation of more than 200…

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Saudi, Belgian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah has met with Belgium’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions, Hadja Lahbib, in Brussels, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During Thursday’s meeting, they reviewed the advanced relations between the two countries,…

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Riyadh, BIE Discuss Saudi Expo 2030 Bid

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning Faisal bin Fadhil Alibrahim has met with Dimitri Kerkentzes, the Secretary General of the Bureau International Des Expositions (BIE), in Paris, the Saudi Press Agency reported Thursday. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the Saudi bid to host the Expo 2030 world fair…

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Saudi Arabia aims for huge new downtown in Riyadh by 2030

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday launched a company to carry out a hugely ambitious development in downtown Riyadh, as part of the leading oil exporter's plans to make its capital a global metropolis and diversify the economy.

Reuters

GCC, South Korea Launch 7th Round of Trade Negotiations

The Seventh Round of the Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the Gulf Cooperation Council and South Korea was launched at the headquarters of the GCC in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported Wednesday. The negotiations, which are scheduled to last until Thursday, are set to discuss as many as 14…

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Saudi Arabia’s GEA to Host 1st Entertainment Forum in Mideast

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA), in partnership with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), will organize the International Entertainment Forum on March 5-8, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Considered the first of its kind in the Middle East, the forum will have a number of panel sessions…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Kuwaiti Counterpart Discuss Aspects of Bilateral Cooperation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has made a telephone call to Kuwaiti Crown Prince Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmed Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. During the telephone conversation on Monday, fraternal relations between the two countries, aspects of bilateral cooperation and…

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Saudi Al-Hilal FC Second in FIFA Club World Cup

Al-Hilal FC of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won the second place in FIFA Club World Cup in Rabat, Kingdom of Morocco after losing 5-3 to the Spanish Real Madrid in the final match Saturday. Brazilian Vinicius Junior opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 13th minute with his…

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Saudi Investment Ministry Signs 2 MoUs at Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit

The Ministry of Investment signed two memorandums of understanding with Boehringer Ingelheim Company and Saudi Novo Nordisk Trading Company and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology at Riyadh Global Medical Biotechnology Summit 2023, the Saudi Press Agency reported Friday. The MoUs were signed in the presence of Minister of…

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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli raid in Jenin

Saudi Arabia on Thursday strongly condemned a raid by Israeli commandos on the Palestinian town of Jenin that killed seven people and injured two, state news agency SPA reported.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Accelerate Development of Digital Currency

As the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) said on Monday that it was carrying out experiments with a central bank digital currency and exploring the potential benefits and risks of its use, economists told Asharq Al-Awsat that the local market was ready and enjoyed the ability to deal with the project…

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Saudi Arabia Joins WEF Jobs Consortium

Saudi Arabia has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Jobs Consortium, it was announced at the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos. The Jobs Consortium is a coalition of CEOs, ministers, and other leaders with a common aim to promote a better future of work for all by enabling job…

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Saudi Arabia Extends Financial Support for Global Counter-Terrorism Office

Saudi Arabia has extended a financial support worth $300,000 for the New York-based Global Counter-Terrorism Office as part of the Arab strategy to promote the project of combating terrorism, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Saudi Arabia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Abdulaziz Al-Wasel delivered the cheque to the Undersecretary…

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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.

Nottingham Post

DWP could make decision on raising State Pension age to 68 this year

In his Autumn statement, chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced there would be a review into the current age which would consider whether to quicken the already planned increases.

Glasgow Live

New Glasgow spa to open in city centre Hilton hotel next year

The PURE spa will be the sixth location in the city and will provide guests with a variety of massages, facials and other pampering services within the Hilton hotel.

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