Arabia
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Local (Saudi Arabia & GCC)
Saudi Arabia to localize 41 professions in tourism sector, including hotel manager and receptionist
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the decision to localize 41 professions in the tourism sector…
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150 caves in Saudi Arabia hold exceptional research value, says SGS
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Geological Survey (SGS) has confirmed that the caves and geological features spread across…
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Saudi Arabia and Egypt discuss situation in Gaza, Sudan
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH—The Saudi-Egyptian political consultations committee is holding a meeting at the level of foreign ministers in Riyadh…
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Saudi Arabia ranks among top countries in global IP index with 55% score surge
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has recorded a significant leap in the 2025 edition of the International Intellectual…
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Saudi Arabia launches pavilion at Rabat International Book Fair 2025
Saudi Gazette report RABAT — Saudi Arabia has officially launched its national pavilion at the 30th edition of the International…
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Saudi Arabia open to expanded 64-team World Cup in 2034, says sports minister
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia is ready to host an expanded 2023 FIFA World Cup featuring 64 teams…
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VAT will be refunded to tourists upon their departure from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The amount of 15 percent value added tax (VAT) paid by tourists while purchasing goods…
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Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia rises to78.8 years
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The average lifespan in Saudi Arabia rose to 78.8 years in 2024, up from 74…
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Saudi Arabia and Italy to enhance cooperation in health sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Health Fahd AlJalajel met with Italian Minister of Health Prof. Orazio Schillaci…
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Saudi Arabia releases 153 Arabian Oryx in first major breeding success in 90 years
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority (KSRNR) has released 153 Arabian Oryx…
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Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan sign anti-corruption agreements
Saudi Gazette report TASHKENT — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), has signed two memoranda of…
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Saudi Arabia warns against performing Hajj without official permit
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reiterated that all individuals intending to perform Hajj…
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Tour guide licenses in Saudi Arabia surge 168% in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism announced a sharp increase in the number of licensed tour guides…
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Saudi Arabia edge South Korea on penalties to reach AFC U-17 Asian Cup final
Saudi Gazette report TAIF — Host nation Saudi Arabia clinched a thrilling spot in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup final…
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Saudi Arabia offers tax exemptions and incentives to attract foreign talent to Special Economic Zones
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia launched on Thursday a broader campaign to enhance its investment appeal with attracting…
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NMC forecast: Thunderstorms to hit most regions of Saudi Arabia until Monday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH— The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) stated that most regions of Saudi Arabia are expected to…
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Saudi Arabia backs Jordan’s efforts to thwart security threats and destabilization plots
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commended Jordan for the successful actions taken by…
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Saudi Arabia and France agree to enhance cooperation in health sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel met with French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and…
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Saudi Arabia, Indonesia strengthen industrial and mining ties with high-level meetings and MoU signing
JAKARTA — Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar AlKhorayef, concluded a high-level visit to Jakarta with a series…
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Saudi Arabia urges halt to external support for Sudan’s warring parties
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji reaffirmed the Kingdom’s firm stance on the need…
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E-payments account for 79% of retail transactions in Saudi Arabia in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Electronic payments accounted for 79% of total retail payments in Saudi Arabia in 2024, up…
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Saudi Arabia calls for enhanced cooperation and joint efforts to tackle global water challenges
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley launched the official logo of the World…
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Saudi Arabia and Kazakhstan agree to combat cross-border corruption cases
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha), and Kazakhstan, represented by the…
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Breaking News
OceanQuest launched in Saudi Arabia to lead global deep-sea exploration and marine innovation
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — OceanQuest, a new Saudi Arabian not-for-profit foundation, was officially launched on Monday in Jeddah,…
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Saudi Arabia strongly condemns Israeli bombing of Gaza hospital
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation in the strongest terms of the…
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Saudi Arabia welcomes Oman’s hosting of US-Iran talks
Saudi Gazette Report MUSCAT —Saudi Arabia welcomed Oman’s hosting of the talks between Iran and the United States, held in…
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Saudi Arabia and US to sign civil nuclear energy cooperation agreement
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — US Energy Secretary Chris Wright announced that the United States and Saudi Arabia will sign…
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Alkhorayef: Saudi Arabia is working to create suitable jobs for future generations
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said that Saudi Arabia has a distinguished…
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Saudi Arabia condemns attacks on IDP camps in Sudan’s Darfur
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the recent attacks on internally…
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Saudi Arabia drawn with USA, Haiti and Trinidad in 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup group
Saudi Gazette report MIAMI — The Saudi Arabian national team has been drawn into Group D of the 2025 CONCACAF…
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Saudi Arabia bans entry to Makkah without a Hajj visa starting April 29
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia will prohibit entry into Makkah or remaining in the city for anyone holding…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s closure of UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly condemned Israel’s decision to shut down six schools…
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Saudi Arabia and France brief UN members on preparations for high-level Palestine peace conference
Saudi Gazette report NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Wasel, and his…
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International Sports (Football, UFC, etc.)
2025 Concacaf Gold Cup draw: USMNT to face Haiti, Saudi Arabia and Trinidad and Tobago
Doug McIntyre Soccer Journalist The U.S. men’s national team is aiming to win its eighth Concacaf Gold Cup title this…
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Saudi Arabia to resume direct flights to Syria soon
Saudi Gazette report DAMASCUS — A delegation from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is scheduled to visit Damascus…
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Al Baha’s valleys embody magic of nature in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report ALBAHA — Al Baha is one of the most beautiful natural destinations, attracting nature lovers and hiking…
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Saudi Arabia announces 14 oil and gas discoveries in Eastern Province and Empty Quarter
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced on Wednesday that the Saudi Aramco has…
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Hotel and Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia opens with experts predicting Kingdom to reimagine tourism
The 13th edition of the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Saudi Arabia opened with thousands of decision makers, changemakers and disruptors…
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Saudi Arabia announces discovery of 14 oil and gas fields in Eastern Province and Empty Quarter
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman announced on Wednesday that the Saudi Aramco has…
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Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in empowering women in AI
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has achieved a new global milestone in artificial intelligence, as highlighted in the…
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Women make up 20% of e-sports players in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The e-gaming sector in Saudi Arabia is experiencing rapid growth, driven by youth participation, major…
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IMF Chief lauds Saudi Arabia for its strong support for the Fund and IMFC
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed her gratitude to Saudi Arabia for…
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IMF Chief lauds Saudi Arabia for its prudent leadership of IMFC
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva expressed her gratitude to the…
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Saudi Arabia highlights long standing relationship with UNESCO during Executive Board meeting
Saudi Gazette report PARIS — Saudi Arabia, represented by its permanent delegation to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural…
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Average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia rises to 78.8 years
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Health confirmed that average life expectancy in Saudi Arabia has increased from…
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Saudi Arabia spends over $241 million to implement de-mining projects in 3 countries
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia, represented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), has spent…
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Saudi Arabia condemns Israeli escalation, targeting of civilians and Saudi warehouse in Gaza
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strongest condemnation of Israel’s ongoing escalation in…
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Saudi Arabia slams continued Israeli acts to destabilize Syria
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned on Thursday the recent Israeli strikes targeting five locations in…
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Civil Defense warns of heavy rains across Saudi Arabia until Monday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense urged people across Saudi Arabia to exercise caution and…
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Saudi Arabia posts SR49.8 billion travel surplus in 2024 as visitor spending hits SR153.6 billion
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia recorded its highest-ever annual travel surplus in 2024, reaching SR49.8 billion in the…
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