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  • How AI is reshaping Saudi Aramco’s oil exploration and underwater operations strategy

    Saudi Aramco is spearheading the innovations by embracing cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, both within its core operations and beyond, which places the company ahead of the curve. The Saudi state-owned oil company has significantly invested in research and development compared to its industry peers, allocating approximately 3.5 USD billion in 2023, representing a 15% annual increase despite global challenges. This investment is reflected in its innovative efforts, which extend beyond its primary operations.

  • Saudi, US top diplomats discuss Gaza crisis in Riyadh

    Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed on Monday the importance of reaching an “immediate ceasefire” in the ongoing Gaza conflict as the Israeli threat of an operation in Rafah remains imminent. Prince Faisal met with Blinken in the Saudi capital Riyadh on the sidelines of joint talks between the US official and GCC foreign ministers.

  • Top US diplomat to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend following China trip

    The top US diplomat is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend, diplomatic sources told Al Arabiya English on Tuesday.

    Sources said Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who will travel to China this week, is expected to attend the World Economic Forum in Riyadh and may hold bilateral meetings on the sidelines.

  • Iran’s military stays on ‘high alert’ as diplomacy ‘relies on Gaza’

    While details remain unclear, Israel is suspected of having targeted military sites in central Iran and early warning facilities in Syria. The Iranians were informed that there would be Israeli activity via two regional channels carrying a message from the US, Amwaj.media has learned. Speaking on condition of anonymity, an Arab diplomatic source alleged that Israel was planning to strike earlier this week, but that the targets it chose were vetoed by the Joe Biden administration. Amwaj.media could not independently confirm this assertion.

  • Saudi Arabia ramps up regional diplomacy to avert Iran-Israel war

    “We are already in an unstable region, and the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza is already inflaming the region,” Prince Faisal told a press conference with his Pakistani counterpart in Islamabad. “We do not need more conflict in our region; we do not need more confrontation in our region, so it is our position that the de-escalation must be everybody’s priority.”  

  • Top Saudi diplomat says Mideast can’t afford more conflict amid Iran-Israel tensions

    Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Tuesday that the Middle East cannot afford further conflict, amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel.

    Speaking at a press conference with his Pakistani counterpart during a visit to Islamabad, Prince Faisal urged all parties to prioritize de-escalation.

    Over the weekend, Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles, including from its own territory, targeting Israel in retaliation for a deadly strike on Iran’s consulate in Damascus on April 1.

  • Saudi Arabia warns against misuse of Umrah visas for employment purposes

    The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warned against the misuse of Umrah visas for purposes other than pilgrimage.
    Emphasizing the importance of adhering to the regulations, the ministry clarified that Umrah visas should not be utilised for work-related activities.

  • US restricts travel for diplomats in Israel amid fears of Iran attack

    The United States has restricted travel for its embassy personnel in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas "out of an abundance of caution". Iran has vowed to retaliate, blaming Israel for a strike on its consulate in Syria 11 days ago, killing 13 people. Two US officials have told the BBC's US partner CBS News that an attack could come as soon as Friday.

  • Riyadh Air’s first intake of female Saudi engineers commence diploma course

    The female engineers will study under the supervision and guidance of Aviation Australia and the International Aviation Technical College at Riyadh Airport, this follows an MOU signed between Riyadh Air and the Colleges of Excellence in August 2023 and is the first collaboration of many between the organisations.

  • Iranian top diplomat due in US amid fears of Iran-Israel war

    Amid expectations of retaliation for Israel’s suspected killing of senior Iranian military figures in Syria, Tehran’s top diplomat is set to travel to New York next week, Amwaj.media has learned. Informed sources say Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian plans to attend a UN Security Council meeting on Palestine, likely to be held on Apr. 18. While the US State Department has declined to comment on the visit, Iranian sources have alleged that entry visas have been issued for Amir-Abdollahian and his entourage.