Olympic Esports Games to take place in Saudi Arabia
According to the International Olympic Committee, the first Olympic Esports Games will take place in Saudi Arabia in 2025.
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Saudi Arabia concerned over military escalation in Yemen
Saudi Arabia said it is following with “great concern” the military escalation in Yemen following Israeli airstrikes on Al Hudaydah Port. The Saudi Foreign Ministry called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and …
Putin holds phone talks with Saudi Crown Prince
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud held phone talks, the Kremlin press service reported. The sides discussed ways of enhancing bilateral relations between the two …
Hundreds of pilgrims die due to intense heat during hajj
At least 550 pilgrims died during the hajj in Saudi Arabia this year, according to diplomats. At least 323 of those who died were Egyptians, most of …
Muslims around the world celebrate Day of Arafah
Muslims from around the world congregated today at Mount Arafat south of Makkah for the most important day of the Hajj - the day of Arafah. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the …
Millions of pilgrims gather in Mecca
Millions of pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia. Syrian pilgrims arrived in Mecca on direct flights from Damascus for the first time in many years.
Russia works on visa-free regime with 6 more countries
Russia is preparing intergovernmental agreements on visa-free travel with six more countries, Russian Economy Minister Maxim …
Uzbekistan plans projects with Saudi Arabia worth $24 billion
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev discussed joint investment projects of the republic with Turkey and Saudi Arabia at a meeting with decision-makers. The approximate value of the portfolio shared with the kingdom will be $24.1 billion.
King of Saudi Arabia hospitalized
The 88-year-old king has been experiencing serious health problems recently. Today he was taken to the hospital for medical examination.
Saudi oil price to increase for Asia
Saudi Arabia raised the price of its crude to Asia for a third consecutive month, as the kingdom tries to tighten the oil market to prevent a global …
Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia unite in energy sector
Ilham Aliyev held talks with the Minister of Energy of Saudi Arabia. The parties discussed relations between the countries, cooperation in OPEC+ and the holding of COP29.
Baku and Riyadh discuss cooperation in energy sector
The Minister of Economy of Azerbaijan held a meeting with the chief executive officer of one of the largest oil companies in the world in Saudi Arabia. The parties discussed a number of topics related to cooperation in the energy sector.
Armenian Foreign Minister to take part in historic visit to Saudi Arabia
As part of a two-day trip to Saudi Arabia, the Armenian minister will hold a number of meetings. In particular, he will have a meeting with his Saudi colleague.
Khamzat Chimaev vs. Robert Whittaker to headline UFC Saudi Arabia
The UFC will debut in Saudi Arabia this summer, and it’s bringing a major middleweight headliner with it. Former champion Robert …
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister to visit Saudi Arabia
Jeyhun Bayramov is going to Saudi Arabia. There will be an emergency meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.
Luxury resort Ras Ghamila to appear in Egypt
In Egypt, on the Red Sea, investors from Saudi Arabia plan to build a new luxury resort. It is planned to develop an area in the north of Sharm el-Sheikh, near the Ras Ghamila reef, which is beloved by divers.
OPEC+ extends 200 mln bpd oil output cuts
Several OPEC+ countries have announced the extension of additional voluntary oil production cuts for the second quarter of 2024. Thus, Saudi Arabia extends production cuts by one million barrels a day until June, the United Arab …
Israel declares desire for peace
Israeli Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat held a meeting with his Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi on February 26. The …
Russia's Volodin paying visit to Saudi Arabia
Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin and delegates from the lower house of Russia’s parliament have arrived in Saudi Arabia. This is the first visit at the level of the State Duma speaker to the kingdom, according to the …
GCC Unified Tourist Visa: Schengen-style permit to triple Saudi Arabia's tourist flow
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb said a unified GCC visa would be a “significant milestone” for the industry. He said that the unification of tourist visas would greatly enhance the global appeal of …
