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SR200,000 reward for each player of the Saudi club winning AFC Champions League title
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal has announced on Tuesday a financial reward…
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Saudi Arabia receives first Hajj 2025 pilgrims from multiple countries
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH/MADINAH — Saudi Arabia on Tuesday received the first groups of pilgrims arriving to perform Hajj 2025,…
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Saudi Arabia at ICJ: Israel turns Gaza Strip into a pile of rubble
Saudi Gazette report THE HAGUE — Amid the ongoing Israeli military aggression on the besieged Gaza Strip and the blockade…
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Dr. Al-Rabeeah at UK House of Lords: Saudi Arabia provides $134 billion in aid to 172 countries in 30 years
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah…
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Dr. Al-Rabeeah at UK House of Lords: Saudi Arabia’s aid tops $134 billion across 172 countries
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah…
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports hit historic high of SR515bn in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports recorded a high performance in 2024 with a total value of…
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Saudi, Omani foreign ministers visit Rub’ Al-Khali border crossing
Saudi Gazette report JEBEL AKHDAR, OMAN — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan met on Monday with Foreign…
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Al-Failh approves executive regulations of Investment Law in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih has issued a decision approving the executive regulations of…
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Mercedes-Benz and Juffali Automotive Company partner with EVIQ to drive Saudi Arabia’s Electric Mobility Transformation
Mercedes-Benz Cars Middle East, in collaboration with Juffali Automotive Company (JACO), its official general distributor in Saudi Arabia, has signed…
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Localization in Saudi military industries rises to 19.35%
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH —The localization rate of military industries in Saudi Arabia rose to 19.35% in 2024, exceeding the…
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Minister of Media: Saudi Vision 2030 achievements are the greatest response to skeptics
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH —Saudi Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary described 2024 as “the year of record numbers of accomplishments”…
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Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding debt to World Bank | Business and Economy News
Syria’s arrears to the World Bank total roughly $15m. Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced that they will settle Syria’s…
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Saudi Arabia, IMF, and World Bank back Syria’s economic recovery plan at 2025 Spring Meetings
Saudi Gazette report WASHINGTON — Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed Al-Jadaan, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and World Bank Group President…
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23,000 Saudi students enroll in world’s top 200 universities
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 reforms have strengthened the education sector across all levels, leading to…
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Saudi Arabia’s entertainment sector attracts 76 million visitors in 2024
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Entertainment events across Saudi Arabia drew approximately 76.9 million visitors to 423 destinations nationwide…
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Syria thanks Saudi Arabia and Qatar for settling World Bank dues
Saudi Gazette report DAMASCUS — Syria has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Saudi Arabia and Qatar for their generous support…
Read More » Saudi Arabia and Qatar pay $15 million to clear Syria’s World Bank arrears
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia and Qatar have jointly announced the payment of Syria’s outstanding arrears to the…
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Saudi Awwal Bank records SR2.1 billion net profit after zakat and income tax for 1Q25
Lubna S. Olayan, Chair of the Board of Directors of Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), announced on Sunday the bank’s financial…
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Saudi Arabia offers condolences to Iran following deadly Bandar Abbas port explosion
RIYADH/TEHRAN — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s sincere condolences and sympathy to Iran following an explosion at…
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Saudi Arabia welcomes Palestinian leadership reforms, appointment of Hussein Al-Sheikh
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH/RAMALLAH — Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed the reform measures announced by the Palestinian leadership. The reforms…
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Saudi orchestra to perform at Sydney Opera House in May
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Music Commission will host the Saudi Orchestra Masterpieces concert at the iconic Sydney…
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1,314 cases of contraband seizure at Saudi customs ports in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority revealed the seizure of 1,314 cases of contraband smuggling…
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Saudi Arabia deports 12,866 illegal residents in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi security forces have arrested a total of 19,328 illegal residents during the last week.…
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Saudi Arabia hosts Syrian security delegation to share expertise
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — A Syrian security delegation recently visited Saudi Arabia to learn from the Kingdom’s advanced security…
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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain bolster security ties at fourth Security Coordination Committee meeting
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud and Bahraini Minister of Interior Lieutenant General…
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Saudi Arabia supports Tunisia’s health sector
Saudi Gazette report TUNIS — The Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), Dr.…
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Saudi FM calls Indian, Pakistani counterparts to discuss developments
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan held separate phone calls with his…
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Saudi, French foreign ministers discuss Gaza situation, preparations for Palestine peace conference
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received French Minister for Europe and…
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Saudi Arabia cracks down on fraudulent Hajj campaigns, urges pilgrims to use official channels
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Saudi authorities have arrested several individuals involved in fraudulent Hajj operations, including the promotion of…
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Saudi Arabia completes 674 Vision 2030 initiatives, achieves 93% of KPIs as ninth year milestone marked
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has released the 2024 annual report for Vision 2030, marking the ninth year…
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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 annual report highlights major achievements, early target completions
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has released the 2024 annual report for Vision 2030, marking the ninth year…
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Saudi Minister of Culture holds talks with his Costa Rican counterpart in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Prince Badr bin Farhan, Minister of Culture, met with Jorge Rodriguez Vives, Minister of Culture…
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Literature Commission inaugurates Saudi Pavilion at Muscat Book Fair
Saudi Gazette report MUSCAT — The Literature, Publishing &Translation Commission launched its pavilion at the Muscat International Book Fair…
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US to offer Saudi Arabia $100bn weapons deal as Trump visit planned: Report | Weapons News
The deal could be announced during US President Donald Trump’s planned trip to the Middle East next month. The United…
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Saudi, Greek ministers co-chair inaugural meeting of Strategic Culture Committee
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Farhan and his Hellenic counterpart Dr. Lina Mendoni…
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Saudi non-oil exports surge 14.3 percent to SR26.11bn in February
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, rose 14.3% in February 2025 to SR26.11 billion, compared…
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Feast of Flavors and Prizes: LuLu Hypermarket kicks off the “World Food Festival” across Saudi Arabia
LuLu Hypermarket is currently hosting its much-anticipated “World Food Festival” across its branches in the Kingdom from April 27 to…
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Saudi Awwal Bank signs SR2 billion credit facility with Saudi Binladin Group to propel development of King Fahd Sports City in Riyadh
Saudi Awwal Bank (SAB), one of the leading banks in Saudi Arabia, has signed SR2 billion credit facility agreement with…
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Saudi ambassador to Sudan arrives in Khartoum for first time after outbreak of war
Saudi Gazette report KHARTOUM — Saudi Ambassador to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jaafar arrived in Khartoum for the first time…
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Saudi ambassador to UK voted MENA diplomat of 2025
Saudi Gazette report LONDON — Diplomat Magazine awarded the “Diplomat of the Year 2025” award for the Middle East and…
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Saudi Arabia elected chair of Asia region of World Meteorological Organization
Saudi Gazette report CAIRO — The members of Regional Association II (Asia) of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), have elected…
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Saudi Crown Prince meets Jordan’s King Abdullah in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received King Abdullah II of Jordan in…
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Saudi Arabia and India agree to expand Strategic Partnership Council and enhance coordination within global forums
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Arabia and India welcomed the expansion of the Saudi-Indian Strategic Partnership Council to include…
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Saudi Arabia condemns terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in…
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Trump will visit Saudi Arabia on May 13
Saudi Gazette report WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates…
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Indian authorities hunt Kashmir shooters as Modi cuts short Saudi trip
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cut short a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia and returned to…
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Saudi Media Regulation Authority to take legal action against unregistered media practitioners
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority of Media Regulation has reiterated that professional registration is a mandatory requirement…
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IMF lowers its growth forecast for Saudi economy to 3% in 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s economy is expected to grow by 3 percent in 2025, the International Monetary…
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Saudi Crown Prince and Indian PM Modi hold wide ranging talks in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman held wide ranging talks with India’s…
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Saudi Arabia ranks 1st regionally and 9th globally in geospatial field
Saudi Gazette report MADRID — Saudi Arabia, represented by the General Authority for Survey and Geospatial Information (GEOSA), has significantly…
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