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  • Pilgrims ‘stone the devil’ in early hours to beat the blazing heat

    Muslim pilgrims took part in the symbolic stoning of the devil on Monday in the final ritual of the Hajj, with many doing so in the early hours of the morning to escape the worst of the blazing summer heat. Temperatures hit 48C by 2pm in Makkah and the holy sites in and around the city, the Saudi National Center for Metrology said. “Of course, it is something very hard and tiring. The temperature is abnormal compared to the past years and this affects us a lot,” said Ahmed Al-Baradie, from Egypt.

  • Davis Cup – Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Syria seal promotion from Asia/Oceania III

    Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Syria clinched the three promotion spots available from the Asia/Oceania Group III event contested at the Jordan Tennis Federation in Amman last week. Thailand, who finished top of the event, defeated Saudi Arabia in the 1st and 2nd place play-off, while Syria overcame Vietnam 2-1 in a close-fought 3rd and 4th place play-off.

  • MBS urges international community to recognize independent Palestinian state

    Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called on the international community on Monday to recognize an independent Palestinian state, emphasizing that this step is crucial for achieving peace. “The Kingdom renews its call to the international community to recognize the independent State of Palestine, on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital. This will enable the brotherly Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights” and pave the way for “comprehensive, just, and lasting peace,” state news agency SPA quoted the Crown Prince as saying.

  • Saudi Arabia Seeks More Chinese Tourists, Says Saudi Minister Of Tourism

    In an exclusive interview with CGTN, the Saudi Minister of Tourism said that Saudi Arabia will further boost its tourism sector to attract more Chinese tourists to visit, of which he added that the Chinese market is extremely important. He also noted that the Kingdom aims to attract 3 to 4 million Chinese tourists a annually.

  • Saudi Arabia takes the lead in GCC-Central Asia economic collaboration

    In May, Riyadh hosted the GCC Central Asian Investment Forum 2024, a significant event that brought together key figures from the public and private sectors of the Gulf countries and Central Asia. The discussions and panels at the forum highlighted the urgent need for these two regions to collaborate and their potential as ideal partners for broad, long-term cooperation. Notably, Saudi Arabia stands out with the experience, capabilities, and ambitions necessary to lead in establishing a permanent platform for these partnerships to flourish.

  • Top esports teams from the Gulf region prepare for an epic showdown in Riyadh

    Esports fans eagerly await the GCC League 2024 finals in Riyadh. Hosted by the Saudi Esports Federation (SEF), this premier Middle Eastern tournament features top talent from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The competition began with 12 teams competing in Rocket League, a popular vehicular football game, and will culminate on June 27-28. Contestants will vie for a $150,000 prize pool, competing in both Rocket League and TEKKEN 8.

  • In the Middle East, China presents itself as a constructive actor

    An expert affiliated with the China University of Political Science and Law told us that experts in Chinese political circles strongly believed in the need to strengthen the Palestinian front. Peace talks could not proceed without greater Palestinian unity, he argued. The April meeting could be a stepping stone towards a meeting between Israel and Palestine that Beijing might hold this year, that expert said.

  • Social Media Is the Main Gateway to Online News

    Within the large proportion of online news consumers, there has been a shift in online news consumption, however, as social media platforms play an increasingly important role, not only as a news source but also as a general gateway to online news. While direct access to news websites or apps used to be the most common entry point for online news consumption in 2018, it is now only the third most important gateway to online news, behind search and social media.

  • “Norah”: A Groundbreaking Saudi Film Makes Its Mark at the Cannes Film Festival

    The 77th Cannes Film Festival marked a significant milestone for Saudi cinema with the inclusion of ‘Norah’ in the Un Certain Regard section. This recognition is noteworthy as "Norah" is the first Saudi film, entirely shot in AlUla and featuring an all-Saudi cast, to be officially selected at Cannes.

  • Reports of the petrodollar system’s demise are ‘fake news’ – here’s why

    "The evidence for any kind of conspiracy is thin to nonexistent," Brew told MarketWatch in an interview on Friday. "There is a very clear record of both the Americans and the Saudis being concerned in the aftermath of the global oil shock of what Saudi surpluses would do to the global economy."

    "It was a very common-sense solution to a mutual problem," he added.