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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Launches Project for First Nuclear Plant in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi’s crown prince on Monday launched a project to build the first nuclear research reactor in the kingdom, Reuters reports, citing the Saudi Press Agency.

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Saudi crown prince launches project for first nuclear plant in Saudi Arabia

Saudi’s crown prince on Monday launched a project to build the first nuclear research reactor in the kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Crown Prince Mohammed...

 

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Bloomberg has learned that through direct and indirect holdings, the Saudi government owns more than 10 percent of the ride-hailing company. Its board also includes Saudi...

 

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