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Saudi Arabia sees surge in downstream sector
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Zawya
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Saudi Arabia is planning to leverage its massive petrochemical exports to support domestic downstream industries within its economic diversification programmes. A successful pilot project carried out in cooperation with the Ministry of Energy led...
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Trump to host Saudi crown prince at White House on Nov 18
RIYADH - Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov 18 and sign agreements on artificial intelligence, defence, nuclear cooperation and trade, according to a person familiar...
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Egyptian pressure postpones maritime border demarcation between Sudan and Saudi Arabia
Sources familiar with the matter revealed that General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council, has directed the postponement of the final version of the maritime border demarcation agreement between the Republic...
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Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser named U.S.-Saudi Business Council co-chair
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Yahoo Finance
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(Reuters) -The U.S.-Saudi Business Council has named Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser as U.S. co-chair of its board, representing the United States. Fraser replaces Steve Demetriou, former CEO of engineering contractor Jacobs, who held the role from 2018...
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Saudi-U.S. Defence Deal On The Cards? MBS At White Soon To Seal Mega Pact
’Naxal-Maoist Terror Nearly Wiped Out Across India’: PM Modi Hails Police, CRPF, BSF During his address to Navy personnel aboard INS Vikrant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India is close to eliminating Maoist violence. He noted that...
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Saudi FM Holds Talks with Malaysian Counterpart
Pro-Government
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held telephone talks on Monday with his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Haji Hasan. They discussed relations between their countries and ways to strengthen them in various...
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Saudi Arabia champions global partnerships to power a sustainable mineral future
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its commitment to global partnership and collaboration in shaping the future of the minerals industry, as H.E. Khalid Al Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, Ministry of Industry and Mineral...
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Saudi Agriculture 2025 Opens in Riyadh Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in the Agri-Food Sector
The 42nd edition of Saudi Agriculture 2025, the Kingdom’s leading international exhibition for agriculture, food, aquaculture, and agri-technology, opened yesterday at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center (RICEC). The four-day...
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Saudi Arabia bans employers from charging domestic workers recruitment, permit fees
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has prohibited employers from charging any fees to domestic workers, including those related to recruitment, work permits, transfers of service or changes in profession. Employers...
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Saudi Ambassador to Syria Presents Credentials to Syrian President
Pro-Government
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Dr. Faisal bin Saud Al-Mujfel presented his credentials as the new Saudi Ambassador to Syria to President Ahmed al-Sharaa. During the reception, Al-Mujfel conveyed to the Syrian president the well-wishes of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King...
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Saudi Arabia Railways launches Supplier Development Initiative
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Trade Arabia
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Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched the Supplier Development Initiative during the second annual Saudi International Rail Exhibition and Conference, held at ROSHN Front in Riyadh. SAR Chief Executive Bashar AlMalik stated that the launch of...
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King Salman awards King Abdulaziz Medal to 200 Saudi organ donors
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Dunya News
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Owner: Mian Amer Mahmood
Qatar Airways lands inaugural flight at The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia
Doha: Qatar Airways currently operates more than 130 weekly flights across 12 Saudi gateways, showcasing its commitment to enhancing connectivity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia The Red Sea, Saudi Arabia – Qatar Airways today marks the launch of...
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Saudi Private Sector Boosts GDP Contribution to $613 Billion, Says Investment Minister
Significant Growth in Private Sector Contribution Saudi Arabia’s private sector is increasingly seen as a critical driver of the Kingdom’s economic diversification efforts. Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih announced that the private sector’s...
Saudi Investment Minister: Private Sector Contribution to GDP Doubled in 10 Years
Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih underscored the vital and complementary role of the private sector in the national investment ecosystem, noting its significant contribution to Saudi Arabia's economic growth. The minister stated that...
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Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Phone Call from UN Secretary-General
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received a phone call from the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. During the call, the two officials...
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Mideast Stocks: Most Gulf markets gain as investors eye earnings; Saudi bourse slips on banks
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Zawya
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Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Tuesday on expectations of easing U.S.-China trade tensions ahead of key earnings, while Saudi Arabia's index fell after disappointing results. Dubai's main index rose 0.4%, led by a 2.9% gain in Emirates...
Owner: London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG)
Crown prince briefs Saudi cabinet on Gaza after Macron call
The cabinet reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for regional and international efforts aimed at promoting global security and peace Arab News RIYADH: Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman briefed the council of ministers on Tuesday about developments in...
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Siemens Mobility advances Saudi Arabia’s rail ambitions at Saudi Rail 2025
During this week’s Saudi International Rail 2025 exhibition, Siemens Mobility will showcase how its end-to-end portfolio can help advance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 transport goals, supporting the expansion of the high-speed, metro, and freight...
Saudi Arabia, France Stress Importance of Alleviating Humanitarian Suffering in Gaza
Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received a phone call on Sunday from French President Emmanuel Macron. During the call, the leaders reviewed the ongoing cooperation between Saudi Arabia and...
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