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In a first, Israeli minister arrives in Saudi Arabia for UN conference
Amidst an unprecedented diplomatic move towards normalisation between Saudi Arabia and Israel and coinciding with the visit of a Saudi diplomatic delegation to the West Bank, the Israeli Minister of Tourism has…
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Saudi Crown Prince launches masterplan to develop ‘Soudah Peaks’
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman announced on Monday, September 25, launched the master plan to develop a project called ‘Soudah Peaks’, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The project…
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First Saudi ambassador to present credentials to Palestinian Prez
The first Saudi ambassador to Palestine Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi will visit Ramallah on a two-day visit starting from Tuesday, September 26, to present his credentials to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. It…
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Saudi draws 135M visitors for entertainment events till mid 2023
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) has received 135 million visitors in events held in 120 cities since its inception until the first half of 2023. Taking to X,…
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Saudi National Day: Over 4.7K discount licenses issued for 37M products
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has issued over 4,700 discount and promotional offer licenses on the occasion of the Kingdom’s 93rd National Day, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Saudi Arabia celebrates 93rd National Day with military events, other popular activities
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Saturday, September 23, celebrated Saudi National Day, marking the 93rd anniversary through entertainment festivals, various military and police shows. The celebration of this day…
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Saudi Arabia’s economy joins trillion-dollar club: Report
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product (GDP) has exceeded the ceiling of SAR 4.155 trillion (USD 1 trillion) for the first time, with the Kingdom joining the trillion-dollar club and achieving the…
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Saudi nurse honoured for helping road crash victims during her travel
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian nurse on Thursday, September 21, was honoured by Faisal bin Abdulaziz, governor of Al Jawf after she helped road crash victims during her travel, the Saudi Press Agency…
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Red Sea Int’l Airport receives its first flight from Riyadh
Riyadh: In a historic milestone, Red Sea International Airport (RSIA) on Thursday, September 21, received its first flights from Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh. Departing from King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, the…
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World’s first-ever Mike Tyson boxing gym to open in Riyadh
Riyadh: The world’s first Mike Tyson boxing gym is scheduled to open in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh next month. The gym will be headed by Joe Gallagher, a celebrated…
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Saudi Arabia launches Middle East’s largest startup hub ‘The Garage’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially launched ‘The Garage’, the largest startup district in the Middle East located within the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology in Riyadh…
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Saudi welcomes positive results of peace talks with Houthi delegation
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, September 20, welcomed the positive results of discussions with a Houthi delegation to support the peace process in Yemen, the Foreign Ministry said…
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UNESCO designates ancient Jericho in Palestine as World Heritage site
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Sunday, September 17, named ancient Jericho (Tell es-Sultan) as a World Heritage site in Palestine. The decision was made through a vote…
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Dubai’s Emirates airline announces 3 additional flights to Saudi Arabia
Abu Dhabi: The Dubai-based Emirates Airline on Monday, September 18, announced that it will operate three additional flights to Riyadh in response to the surge in travel demand over Saudi Arabia’s National Day weekend.…
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Saudi Arabia’s GEA announces details of Riyadh Season 2023
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) chairman Turki Alalshikh has announced details for the fourth edition of the Riyadh Season due to kick off on Saturday, October 28. Taking…
