Saudi Arabia

China and Saudi Arabia agreed to hold regular summits between their leaders, solidifying ties between the world’s No. 2 economy and its top supplier of oil. In a meeting in Riyadh on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Crown Prince…
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Thailand and Saudi Arabia signed a number of bilateral agreements to cooperate in sectors including energy and tourism as the two countries gradually restore full diplomatic ties. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, who was invited by…
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Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has updated travel procedures for those wishing to travel to Qatar from November 1. The decision has been taken in order to support those who are planning to visit Qatar to watch…
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President Joe Biden is re-evaluating the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC announced last week that it would cut oil production, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday. “I think the president’s been…
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Saudi Arabia has reopened the visa-on-arrival program for holders of valid visas for the US, UK and Schengen area, effective immediately. Citizens of any country who hold one of the three visas and who are travelling on one of the…
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The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new multi-entry visit visa to the kingdom to ensure easy and organised travel for those attending FIFA World Cup Qatar. This special visa will be available for all those who possess a…
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Hungarian discount airline Wizz Air Holdings Plc will start direct flights on 20 routes between Saudi Arabia and several European cities starting in December, the carrier said at a press conference in Riyadh on Thursday. The new flights…
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I have always been fascinated by antiques and ancient times. Although we aren’t capable of time travel, travelling across borders, to some extent, allows us to experience the passage of time. I recently got the chance to explore AlUla, one…
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Saudi Arabia will set aside 300 billion riyals ($80 billion) for an investment fund tied to the crown prince’s flagship megaproject, Neom, with plans to invest in companies that agree to operate there. The Neom Investment Fund could…
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White-robed worshippers from across the world have packed the streets of Mecca as Islam’s holiest city prepares to host the biggest hajj pilgrimage since the coronavirus pandemic. Banners welcoming the faithful, including the first…
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