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Saudi begins its global campaign to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has began its global campaign to promote its bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday. The announcement…
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Video: Kingdom has great loyalty towards its friends, says Saudi ambassador to UK
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United Kingdom, Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan, spoke at the Oxford University on Friday about the future of the Kingdom’s relations with the West and…
- Middle East
GCC considering inviting Houthis for peace talks in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is considering inviting the Iranian-backed Ansar Allah armed group (Houthis) and other Yemeni parties for consultation in Riyadh this month as part of an initiative aimed…
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Saudi Arabia invites China President Xi Jinping to Riyadh
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit Riyadh, in an effort to strengthen relations between the two countries at a time when relations with…
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Drone attack on oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital
Riyadh: An oil refinery in Saudi Arabia’s capital, Riyadh, was attacked by drone, causing a small fire that did not cause injuries or affect supplies, the energy ministry said Friday. The statement…
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Saudi Arabia inks 22 deals with local, foreign defence firms
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has inked 2.13 billion U.S. dollars’ worth of deals with local and foreign defence companies at the ongoing World Defense Show in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported…
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Biggest multiplex cinema opens in Saudi Arabia’s capital
Riyadh: The Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cinema chain Muvi Cinemas on Wednesday announced the opening of the biggest multiplex cinema in the Kingdom’s capital Riyadh, with 25 screens and a wide range of…
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Saudi Arabia to witness huge artistic event to commemorate ‘Founding Day’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is set to witness a huge artistic event on Tuesday, February 22, with the participation of more than 3,500 artists, actors, and performers, who…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia hosts real-life Squid Game experience
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is the first in the world to host a real-life ‘Squid Game experience’ without any of the deadly penalties, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA)…
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Saudi Arabia, UK sign MoU to promote cooperation in cultural, creative sectors
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom (UK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation in cultural and creative sectors. The MoU was signed in Riyadh by Saudi Minister…
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Saudi Arabia for the first time compete in Winter Olympic 2022
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) recorded historic first-time participation in the Winter Olympic Games since its inception in 1924, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). The 24th Winter Olympics…
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Apple opens first all-female developers academy in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: American company Apple has opened its first all-female developers’ academy in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. The academy will be dedicated to female programmers and developers to “empower women and the substantial…
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Salman Khan honoured at Joy Awards 2022 in Saudi Arabia
New Delhi: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been honoured at the Joy Awards 2022, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Taking to his Instagram handle, Salman Khan shared a picture from the ceremony…
- Middle East
Iran ready to reopen embassy in Saudi Arabia
Tehran: Iran is ready to reopen its embassy in Saudi Arabia, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said. Addressing reporters here on Monday, the spokesman, Saeed Khatibzadeh, said the decision still depends on the Saudi…