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Saudi-Arabia

Lifestyle 2 months ago

Saudi opens doors to all Indonesian travelers

Indonesia, home to one of the world’s largest population of young people, is a key strategic market in Saudi’s push to become a global tourism hub.

Middle East and Africa 2 months ago

Trump defends Saudi prince over murder of journalist

Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post and a US resident, was "extremely controversial," Trump said, while welcoming the Saudi heir to the throne in the White House.

Americas 2 months ago

Trump says Saudi prince 'knew nothing' about journalist's murder

US President Donald Trump fiercely defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Tuesday over the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, insisting the kingdom's de facto ruler "knew nothing" about the murder as he wooed him at the White House.

Middle East and Africa 2 months ago

Trump says US will sell F-35 stealth jets to Saudi Arabia

"We will be doing that. We will be selling F-35s," Trump told reporters when asked if Washington would agree to sell Riyadh the jets at Tuesday's meeting. "They've been a great ally," he added.

Society 3 months ago

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Travel providers split over independent ‘umrah’ scheme

A travel provider association said self-arranged umrah (minor haj) may threaten the sustainability of the business, while another said the scheme will drive innovation among travel agencies.

Science & Tech 3 months ago

AI can help double oil-well productivity: Saudi Aramco

President and CEO Amin Nasser said Aramco, the world's biggest oil exporter, was now realising gains after investing tens of billions of dollars in computing and hiring thousands of data scientists.

Middle East and Africa 3 months ago

Rubio says more countries ready to recognise Israel

Rubio, who was touring a US-led multinational centre in Israel aimed at coordinating a ceasefire in Gaza, said that a sustained end to the war would encourage more countries to join the so-called Abraham Accords, under which a number of Arab countries normalised ties with Israel in 2020.

Middle East and Africa 3 months ago

Saudi announces major development at Mecca

King Salman's Gate, which includes several high-rises next to Islam's holiest site, is an "integrated mixed-use destination" blending Mecca's "rich architectural heritage with world-class modern living", the official Saudi Press Agency said on Wednesday.

Sports 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia earn draw with Iraq to secure World Cup berth

Herve Renard's side only needed a point against Graham Arnold's Iraq, and an injury-time save by goalkeeper Nawaf Al-Aqidi to keep out Hassan Abdulkareem's curling free kick ensured the Saudis confirmed their progress.

Sports 4 months ago

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Indonesia’s World Cup dream gets reality check after Saudi defeat

A 3-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia in Jeddah on Wednesday means a win against Iraq on Saturday is a must for Indonesia to keep alive its hope of playing in next year’s World Cup in North America.