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Saudi-Greek Partnership to Link Global Digital Economy through Data Cable

Saudi Arabia and Greece have revealed a strategic partnership between the private sectors in the two countries to work on a cable project that will ensure the smooth digital supply of data worldwide at a time when data traffic is growing by more than 30 percent. The partnership was announced…

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Biden avoids a handshake with Saudi crown prince, but fist bump doesn't go over well

Sidestepping the bad optics of a handshake with the crown prince deemed to have approved the operation that led to the death of Jamal Khashoggi, President Biden opted for a fist bump.

WEKU

Will he or won't he? Watchful eyes are on Biden's handshakes on his Middle East trip

On Friday, the president shared a fist-bump with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. One day earlier, an Israeli singer declined President Biden's hand.

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AMU moots proposal to confer degree on Saudi Prince

The Aligarh Muslim University proposal was made in view of the exemplary services and contribution to the global affairs of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Hindu

Biden will visit Israel, West Bank and Saudi Arabia in bid to ‘revitalise’ US strength in region

Mr Biden is expected to meet Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Jeddah despite a 2020 pledge to render the Saudi Crown Prince a ‘pariah’ for ordering the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Kashoggi

The Independent UK

King Salman Says Ramadan Brings Relief after COVID-19 Hardship

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, greeted citizens and expatriates in the Kingdom and Muslims all over the world on the occasion of the advent of the holy month of Ramadan. In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Acting Minister of Media Majid…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Campaign for Its Bid to Host Expo 2030 Riyadh

The Saudi capital Monday launched an ambitious global campaign for its bid to host the Expo 2030 Riyadh at a dazzling closing ceremony of the Kingdom’s pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. This campaign comes after Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman having announced last October that Riyadh had submitted an official…

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King Salman Approves Extending Deadline for Property Ownership Requests

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, issued a Royal Decree on Monday extending the deadline for receiving property ownership applications and amending the rules for considering such requests. Minister of Finance Mohammad bin Abdullah al-Jadaan lauded the King’s decision, saying it proves the Saudi leadership’s…

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Thai invite for crown prince

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has extended an invitation to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, crown prince, for a visit to Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Prayut to visit Saudi Arabia to foster ties

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will visit Saudi Arabia from Tuesday to Wednesday as a guest of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Government House announced on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Saudi Arabia Records Highest Growth Levels among the G20 Countries

The IHS Markit Index predicted that the Saudi Arabian economy will record the highest growth levels among the G20 countries in the fourth quarter of 2021, a wide gap of about 4.5 percent from its closest competitor, Italy. The achievement reflects the efficiency of the economic reforms taken by the…

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