Saudi Arabia, UN-Habitat unveil Quality of Life Index at WEF

DAVOS: Saudi Arabia is to launch a new Quality of Life Index — developed in partnership with UN-Habitat — the Kingdom’s Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khateeb announced on Tuesday, with Saudi Ambassador to the US Princess Reema bint Bandar calling it a Saudi “gift to the world.” Speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum […]

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Saudi Arabia in the final stages of launching the metals exchange, official reveals

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has reached the final implementation stage of launching a metals exchange after completing the feasibility study phase, the deputy minister of energy, industry and mineral resources revealed. In an interview with Asharq Bloomberg, Khalid Al-Mudaifer explained that the exchange aims to support the mining sector by providing financing tools, improving price stability, […]

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Saudi Arabia expresses concern over UAE pressure on STC, warns against threats to security

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Tuesday expressed regret over what it described as pressure by the United Arab Emirates on Southern Transitional Council (STC) forces to carry out military operations in Yemen’s Hadramout and Al-Mahra governorates, warning that such actions pose a direct threat to the Kingdom’s national security and regional stability. In a statement, the […]

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Yemeni government says it appreciates Saudi leadership of coalition supporting legitimacy

RIYADH: Yemen’s government appreciates the historical and steadfast positions of Saudi Arabia and its pivotal role in supporting Yemen’s security and stability, a statement issued by the country said on Tuesday. Yemen also appreciates the Kingdom’s constant concern for protecting civilians, reducing escalation, and preventing the eastern provinces of the country from sliding into conflicts […]

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Saudi Arabia issues national security warning as UAE forces asked to leave Yemen

Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday (30 December) its national security was a red line and backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla. The warning represented Riyadh’s strongest language against Abu Dhabi yet, as the […]

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Why Saudi Arabia might not fulfil spending pledge to US amid China-America rivalry

By Zhao Ziwen Saudi Arabia has pledged to boost investments in America to nearly US$1 trillion, but according to analysts Riyadh could struggle to meet that target. Rather, they said the pledge – announced when Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Washington last month – was more about the “political display” than a binding commitment. […]

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Saudi Arabia, Iran affirm commitment to implementing Beijing Agreement

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Iran affirmed their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement during a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday. Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khureiji attended the third meeting of the Joint Tripartite Committee between Saudi Arabia, Iran and China. The Saudi and Iranian sides “affirmed their commitment to implementing the Beijing Agreement in […]

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Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign deal to build high-speed rail link

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Qatar signed an agreement on Monday to build a high-speed rail link between the two countries. The announcement came after a meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, held under the framework of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council. The train link, […]

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Saudi Arabia-Pakistan pact sends nuclear umbrella signal over Israel’s attack on Qatar

By Tom Hussain A week after Israel bombed Qatar, Saudi Arabia has signed a mutual defence pact with Pakistan in what analysts say will be an extension of Islamabad’s nuclear umbrella over the Gulf kingdom and is a clear signal to the United States for failing to intercept Israeli missiles during the attack. Saudi Crown […]

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Saudi Arabia rejects ‘brutal’ Israeli attack on Qatar, crown prince says

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia rejects and condemns Israeli attacks in the region, including the “brutal aggression” against Qatar on Tuesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said. Israeli authorities attempted to kill the political leaders of Hamas with an airstrike on Doha. The attack drew condemnation from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the UAE and the EU, and risks […]

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