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  • President Trump Approves Credentials of New Saudi Ambassador to the U.S. Prince Khaled bin Salman
     

    US President Donald Trump received at the White House on Friday newly appointed Saudi ambassador Prince Khaled bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to approve his credentials as an official diplomat to Washington. Prince Khaled is the 10th Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to the US since 1945. According to the London-based Saudi newspaper Asharq Alawsat, US political analysts believe […]

     
  • Tillerson Engages in Shuttle Diplomacy to Mend GCC Fences
     

    After failing to reach a breakthrough with the Saudi-led group of four countries that have cut ties with Qatar, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has returned to Doha to continue his shuttle diplomacy in hopes of putting an end to the weeks-long rift. The Saudi-led group accuses Qatar of supporting terrorism and has given Doha […]

     
  • Saudi Arabia and Qatar Continue Standoff as Crisis Deepens
     

    The diplomatic standoff between Saudi Arabia and Qatar continued to deepen yesterday as the respective foreign ministers of each nation sparred over the Kingdom’s 13 demands of Qatar. Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said on Tuesday that there would be no negotiations over demands by the kingdom and other Arab states for Qatar. Asked by […]

     
  • VICE Video: ‘Building Saudi Arabia’s First Movie Theatre’
     

    VICE News has posted a video on the burgeoning entertainment industry in Saudi Arabia and the challenges of creating original content in the Kingdom. “There is strong content being created by Saudis in the underground filmmaking scene. The challenges Saudi artists face, instead of lessening the quality of their work, actually add layers, nuance and […]

     
  • Transfer of Tiran and Sanafir Islands Approved by Egypt’s Parliament
     

    Egypt’s parliament has approved the transfer of two key islands in the Red Sea to Saudi Arabia, all but finalizing a deal to restore ownership of the islands to Saudi Arabia after more than half a century. The parliament, after “three days of rowdy and emotional debate” according to the New York Times, approved a […]

     
  • Jadwa Investment Data Shows ‘Mildly Improving Picture’ for Saudi Economy
     

    Riyadh-based Jadwa Investment’s recently released Economic Chartbook for the month of April finds data continues to “show a mildly improving picture,” according to Fahad Alturki, Jadwa’s Chief Economist. “Economic data continues to show a mildly improving picture in April. POS transactions jumped 11.4 percent, year-on-year, and although ATM withdrawals remain negative year-on-year, they showed an […]

     
  • Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Ruler of Saudi Arabia, and King of Twitter
     

    Saudi Arabia’s King Salman is ruler of more than just the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. King Salman is the world leader whose original Tweets generate the most Retweets, according to the latest “Twiplomacy” study by the communications firm Burson-Marsteller. But unlike President Trump, King Salman publishes sparingly, with only 10 Tweets posted during the study. And […]

     
  • Gulf Spat Following President Trump’s Visit to Saudi Arabia Tests GCC Unity
     

    Tensions continue to run high for a sixth straight day in the GCC between Saudi Arabia and Qatar regarding relations with regional rival Iran, according to reports. Despite a strong show of unity for the recent visit of President Trump to the Kingdom, “[t]ensions in the Gulf were laid open for a sixth day, with […]

     
  • Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Moscow to Meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin
     

    Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Russian President Vladimir Putin met today in Moscow as the Kingdom and Russia work together on oil production cuts, Reuters reports. Russia and Saudi Arabia played key roles in a successful global deal which saw oil production curtailed by 1.8 million barrels per day as part of […]

     
  • Overview of Saudi Arabia’s Drive Toward Privatization
     

    Saudi Arabia’s push toward privatization is a key component of the government’s ambitious Vision 2030 economic and social reform program, and necessary for the Kingdom’s goals of diversifying its economy away from petroleum revenue dependency. The news service Reuters provides a “factbox” list of Saudi Arabia’s sectors that are making progress toward privatization, and encouraging […]

     

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  • Saudi Arabia Launches a $266 Million Boulevard Business Park in Riyadh

    The Boulevard Business Park, unveiled by the General Entertainment Authority (GEA), is a visionary development within the Boulevard City and is designed to uplift Riyadh’s artistic and entrepreneurial landscape even further and propel Saudi Arabia’s flourishing creative economy. With an investment of over $266 million (SAR 1 billion), this pioneering project represents the first phase of an ambitious urban revitalization plan for the Boulevard District.

  • Hail Governor Receives Torch of Saudi Games 2024

    Governor of Hail region Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz today received the torch of the third edition of the Saudi Games 2024 as it embarked on its promotional journey for the Kingdom's largest national sporting event.  This year's torch tour is crucial in promoting the Saudi Games 2024. It aims to explore key cultural, historical, and tourist sites, covering 47 famous locations across the Kingdom. Accompanied by notable champions and influencers recognized for their significant contributions and accomplishments, local communities are joining in the festivities of the Kingdom's most prominent national sports event.

  • Saudi Ambassador to EU says Schengen visa issuance unchanged

    Saudi Ambassador to the European Union Haifa Al-Jedea said that the Schengen visa is still issued in the usual way by visiting the headquarters of European embassies, denying the launch of a system to issue it electronically.

  • Al-Kheraiji: Saudi donations to Gaza surpass $185 million

    Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Walid Al-Kheraiji said that the value of donations extended by Saudi Arabia to Gaza reached more than $185 million. Addressing the 50th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Yaoundé, capital of Cameroon, on Thursday, the deputy minister renewed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation and rejection of all forms of crimes against the Palestinian people by the Israeli occupation forces.

  • K. Hovnanian to Enhance Saudi Arabia Housing Sector

    Matawan-based Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., a leading national homebuilder across the United States, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between its subsidiary, K. Hovnanian M.E. Investments, LLC, and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc., founded in 1959 by Kevork S. Hovnanian, is headquartered in Matawan, New Jersey and, through its subsidiaries, is one of the nation’s largest homebuilders with operations in Arizona, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia.

  • Rory McIlroy, and ‘the next step’ if a Tour-Saudi deal doesn’t happen

    Rory McIlroy says if a funding deal between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund doesn’t happen soon, the PIF will look at “alternative options.” What those options would be was unclear as the Tour and PIF continue to negotiate, 14 months after the sides agreed to do so. McIlroy was speaking after Thursday’s play at the Tour’s season-ending event, the Tour Championship.

  • Saudi Masters Snooker Championship to Start Tomorrow in Riyadh

    The first edition of the Saudi Masters Snooker Championship begins tomorrow in Riyadh. Organized by the Saudi Billiards and Snooker Federation under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, the tournament will take place at the Green Halls Sports Complex and continue until September 7. It will feature 144 players from around the world. The championship boasts the participation of global stars, led by seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan and the world's top-ranked player, Judd Trump.

  • Here are all the athletes representing Saudi Arabia at Paralympics Games Paris 2024

    When Saudi Arabia said it was going for global domination, it wasn’t just talking about expanding its regional developments. The Kingdom also had its eyes set on shining on the international stage, particularly in sports where Saudi athletes are stepping into the limelight. With the Paralympics Games Paris 2024 in full swing, Saudi Arabia’s talented athletes are ready to compete and make history.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Hades Financial readies $750m for India investment

    The Riyadh-based group, which manages assets worth $6.1 billion, will deploy the new funds over the next three years. About $400 million from the new allocation will flow into homegrown companies, mostly those ripe for a public flotation within three years, said Mohammed Abrar Asif, co-chief executive officer at Hades, in a recent interview with Nikkei Asia.

  • Saudi high schoolers bring home 3 medals from international astronomy Olympiad

    A group of Saudi high school students returned home on Thursday after securing bronze medals at an international science olympiad. The Saudi Astronomy and Astrophysics team arrived to cheers after representing the Kingdom in its first appearance at the International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics. Over 250 students from 53 countries gathered in Vassouras, Brazil for the ten-day event.