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Saudi envoy calls for extension of UN arms embargo on Iran
Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative to the UN, Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, has urged the Security Council to “very carefully” consider extending its arms embargo on Iran. The embargo is due to expire in October, a date written
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Saudi deal signed to locally manufacture new armored military vehicles
An agreement to locally manufacture armored military vehicles has been signed between the Saudi General Directorate of Border Guard and the Military Industries Corporation (MIC). The deal was signed at the General Authority for Military
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VAT hike will change Saudi spending habits, say citizens, traders
Saudis on Wednesday were coming to terms with a hefty hike in the Kingdom’s value-added tax (VAT) on goods and services from 5 to 15 percent. As citizens began looking at ways to adjust spending habits, many people told Arab News that the
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Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region launches digital platform
The digital platform for the “Developmental Initiative” was inaugurated on Wednesday by Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, governor of
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Hospitals urged to partake in COVID-19 studies
The King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (KAIMRC) has urged all Saudi hospitals to take part in clinical studies accredited by the
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Saudi king, crown prince congratulate governor general of Canada on national day
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent a cable of congratulations to the Governor General of Canada, Julie
Read MoreSaudi ministry launches National Cultural Awards
New Saudi cultural awards will celebrate artistic achievements in the Kingdom, the Saudi Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday. The National Cultural Awards are part of the ministry’s Quality of Life program and will feature 14
Read MoreDiriyah Gate Development Authority starts work on major heritage project
Diriyah Gate Development Authority (DGDA) started the first phase of the biggest cultural project in the world at cost of SR75 billion ($20 billion), marking the start of a bold new era of construction for the city of Diriyah in Riyadh
Read MoreRelieved Saudis welcome the ‘new normal’
Residents across the Kingdom are making the most of their newfound freedom 10 days after the lifting of coronavirus lockdown restrictions. As cities come alive again with traffic returning and shops opening, it is business as usual for almost
Read MoreEthiopia’s grand mufti commends Hajj decision
Sheikh Haji Omar Idris, the grand mufti of Ethiopia and the president of the country’s Islamic Affairs Supreme Council, has praised the Kingdom’s decision to hold Hajj this year with pilgrims from a limited number of nationalities who
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