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K-Pop's BTS rocks out in ultra-conservative Saudi

The Saudi capital burst into life with the cheers of young fans of Korean pop group BTS as they performed in the kingdom seeking to transform its ultra-conservative image.

World 7 years ago

Saudi launches $23 billion Riyadh beautification program

Saudi Arabia plans to pour 86 billion riyals ($23 billion) into beautifying its capital, Riyadh, with projects expected to create tens of thousands of jobs and provide new leisure opportunities in a city starved of them.

Business 7 years ago

Indonesia to take part in Riyadh investment conference

Indonesia is set to take part in the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from Oct 23 to 25, Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) head Thomas Lembong has said.

World 7 years ago

At midnight, Riyadh erupts in cheers for a woman in a car

Every few meters someone -- a newlywed couple, a group of young girls with balloons -- stops Samar Almogren to cheer her on or flash her a thumbs-up.

World 8 years ago

Yemeni rebels fire missile at Riyadh, targeting King Salman's palace

Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a Yemeni rebel missile over Riyadh on Tuesday, as the rebels said the target was Yamamah palace, the official residence of King Salman.

National 8 years ago

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‘Jamu’ fuels Jokowi’s frenetic schedule

Ever wonder how a president spends his weekends? Well, if you ask President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo his answer might be endless work and plenty of travel.

National 8 years ago

Jokowi to have bilateral meetings with leaders of Bangladesh, Tunisia

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo will hold separate bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Bangladesh and Tunisia on the sidelines of the Arab Islamic American summit on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

World 8 years ago

Jokowi leads campaign to decouple Islam’s association with terrorism at Riyadh summit

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at 9 p.m., local time, on Saturday to attend the Arab Islamic American summit, where a total of 55 leaders from Muslim-majority countries and United States President Donald Trump will gather on Sunday to produce new commitments to combat global terrorism.

National 8 years ago

Jokowi departs to Saudi Arabia to attend Riyadh summit

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo left Jakarta on Saturday for Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab-Islamic-American Summit, which will be held on May 21 in Riyadh.

World 8 years ago

Jokowi to attend Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh

Leader of the world's biggest Muslim-majority country President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo is set to attend the Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Sunday, a top official has confirmed.

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K-Pop's BTS rocks out in ultra-conservative Saudi

Saudi launches $23 billion Riyadh beautification program

Indonesia to take part in Riyadh investment conference

At midnight, Riyadh erupts in cheers for a woman in a car

Yemeni rebels fire missile at Riyadh, targeting King Salman's palace

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‘Jamu’ fuels Jokowi’s frenetic schedule

Jokowi to have bilateral meetings with leaders of Bangladesh, Tunisia

Jokowi leads campaign to decouple Islam’s association with terrorism at Riyadh summit

Jokowi departs to Saudi Arabia to attend Riyadh summit

Jokowi to attend Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh

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K-Pop's BTS rocks out in ultra-conservative Saudi

Saudi launches $23 billion Riyadh beautification program

Indonesia to take part in Riyadh investment conference

At midnight, Riyadh erupts in cheers for a woman in a car

Yemeni rebels fire missile at Riyadh, targeting King Salman's palace

PREMIUM ‘Jamu’ fuels Jokowi’s frenetic schedule

Jokowi to have bilateral meetings with leaders of Bangladesh, Tunisia

Jokowi leads campaign to decouple Islam’s association with terrorism at Riyadh summit

Jokowi departs to Saudi Arabia to attend Riyadh summit

Jokowi to attend Arab Islamic American Summit in Riyadh

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‘Jamu’ fuels Jokowi’s frenetic schedule