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  • Saudi Arabia to Host 15th Annual G20 Meetings in Riyadh in 2020
     

    Saudi Arabia will host the 15th annual G20 Leaders’ Summit on November 21 and 22, 2020 in Riyadh, the Saudi press agency (SPA) said this week. “Saudi Arabia is fully committed to the G20’s objectives and to the stability and prosperity of the international economic system,” it reported on Wednesday. G20 consists of the 19 world’s largest […]

     
  • Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi Visits Saudi Arabia as Relations Warm
     

    Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi and a delegation visited Saudi Arabia yesterday and met with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as relations between the two nations continue to warm. The Prime Minister’s office said the leaders signed 13 agreements in areas such as trade, energy and political cooperation, without giving further details, according to […]

     
  • Saudi Youth Unemployment Numbers Improve Significantly in 2018, Report Reveals
     

    A recently released report by Jadwa Investment, citing latest government data, shows major gains in curbing high youth unemployment in the Kingdom. Overall unemployment declined slightly in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2018, to 12.7 percent by the end of 2018, from 12.8 percent in 2017, according to data from the latest General Authority for […]

     
  • Saudi Aramco to Acquire Stake in South Korean Hyundai Oilbank for $1.2 billion
     

    Saudi Aramco says it has reached an agreement to acquire a $1.25 billion stake in South Korean refiner Hyundai Oilbank that would provide it with “a dedicated outlet for its crude to South Korea.” The deal was struck between Aramco and Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings for Saudi Aramco’s subsidiary, Aramco Overseas Company B.V (AOC), to […]

     
  • Saudi-based Telecom Firm Arabsat is SpaceX’s First Commercial Mission, Falcon Heavy Launch Successful
     

    SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy successfully launched its first commercial mission today with Saudi-based telecom firm Arabsat as its customer in a key demonstration for billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s space company in the race to grasp lucrative military launch contracts, Reuters reports and the companies involved confirm. The Falcon Heavy rocket blasted off from Florida’s Kennedy Space Center […]

     
  • Senate Overwhelmingly Confirms John Abizaid as US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
     

    The Senate overwhelmingly voted to confirm retired Gen. John Abizaid as the new US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday in a 92-7 vote, paving the way for the former head of then U.S. Central Command to be the first person to fill the post since President Trump took office. President Trump’s choice for the next U.S. Ambassador to Saudi […]

     
  • Trump, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Speak by Phone, White House Says
     

    U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone on Tuesday, discussing Riyadh’s role in Middle East stability, maintaining pressure on Iran other issues, according to reports. “President Trump and the Crown Prince discussed regional developments and opportunities to further enhance the American-Saudi partnership on a range of security and economic […]

     
  • Orders for Saudi Aramco’s Debut International Bond Topped $100 billion in ‘Vote of Market Confidence’
     

    Orders for Saudi Aramco’s debut international bond topped $100 billion on Tuesday, Reuters reports, in what amounts to a  “record breaking vote of market confidence” for Aramco after facing investor concerns about government influence over the company. Al-Falih had previously said the $10 billion bond offering had been oversubscribed well above $30 billion. Demand appeared […]

     
  • House, Senate Vote to End U.S. Support of Yemen War, Setting Stage for Trump Veto
     

    The U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution on Thursday that would end all U.S. involvement with the Saudi Arabia-led coalition in the war in Yemen, Reuters reports. President Trump is likely to veto the resolution, the second veto of his presidency. The vote in the House was 247-175. 16 Republicans joined the majority Democrats in […]

     
  • King Salman Makes Day Trip to Bahrain, Meets with Bahraini King Hamad Al-Khalifa
     

    Saudi Arabia’s King Salman arrived in Bahrain on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, according to reports. The visit is the second foreign trip in as many weeks for King Salman, having visited Tunisia for an Arab League summit at the end of March. King Salman was welcomed to the country by the King of Bahrain, […]

     

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  • Saudi Arabia drives MENA e-commerce growth during festive season: Report

    A joint study by Flowwow and Admitad found that during the 2024 holiday season, Saudi Arabia was a major factor in the 44% increase in e-commerce orders throughout the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Gifting, cultural celebrations, and mobile shopping trends all contributed to the spike. Around 62% of online purchases in Saudi Arabia were made on mobile devices, making it the country with the highest adoption rate of mobile commerce. The MENA e-commerce market is predicted to grow significantly and reach USD 50 billion by 2025, according to the report. Activity in this market significantly increased over the holiday season.

  • Saudi firm completes $1.24bn takeover of Olam’s agri unit

    Saudi Arabia’s SALIC International Investment Company has acquired a 35.43% stake in Olam Agri Holdings for $1.24 billion. The deal, which closed on December 23, 2024, values Olam Agri Holdings at US$3.5 billion. Olam Group will retain a majority stake of 64.57% in the agricultural unit. The transaction was first announced in March 2022. As part of the agreement, Olam Agri and the Saudi Agriculture and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) have established a Strategic Supply & Cooperation Agreement, aimed at expanding Olam’s presence in Middle Eastern markets.

  • Annual rainfall up 53% in Saudi Arabia

    The annual rainfall in Saudi Arabia recorded an increase of 53.4% in 2023 compared to the previous year, according to figures from the kingdom’s General Authority for Statistics. The state agency also revealed that the amount of flood water that flowed into the kingdom’s dams last year amounted to 1,564 million cubic metres, recording an increase of 164.1% compared to the previous year.

  • Maximum fine of SR100000 for intentionally blocking or obstructing public road

    The executive regulations of the Law of the Protection of Public Facilities stipulate that anyone who intentionally damages, blocks or obstructs a public road or flood drainage passages shall be slapped with a fine of 75 percent of the cost of repairing the damaged area, not to exceed SR100000. In the event of committing the violation by a group of persons, they shall jointly bear the value of the penalty, and this does not prevent the completion of the procedures for referring the perpetrators to the competent court. The executive regulations, approved by Minister of Municipalities and Housing Majid Al-Hogail, obligate the violator to compensate for all damages caused to the public facility, including the costs of repairing the damage caused.

  • Saudi National Team Qualifies for Semi-finals of 26th Arabian Gulf Cup with 3–1 Victory Over Iraq

    The Saudi national football team has secured its qualification for the semi-finals of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup after defeating Iraq 3–1 in its final group-stage match today. Saudi goals came from Forward Salem Al-Dawsari, who converted a penalty in the 57th minute, and Striker Abdullah Al-Hamdan, who scored in the 81st and 86th minutes. Iraq’s sole goal was scored by Forward Mohanad Ali in the 64th minute. With this victory, the Saudi team increased its points tally to six and secured its place in the semi-finals alongside group leader Bahrain.

  • Saudi Arabia to provide $500m in new economic support for Yemen

    Saudi Arabia announced on Friday a new economic support package for Yemen worth $500 million and aimed at bolstering the government’s budget, stabilizing the Central Bank of Yemen, and fostering the development and stability of the Yemeni people. The latest assistance includes a $300 million deposit into the Central Bank of Yemen to improve economic and financial conditions, alongside $200 million to address the Yemeni budget deficit, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

  • Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s burning of Gaza hospital

    Saudi Arabia on Friday denounced the burning of a Gaza hospital by Israeli forces and the forced removal of patients and medical staff from the facility. Hospital officials said that Israeli troops raided Kamal Adwan Hospital on Friday, gathered staff outside the facility, removed their clothes, and took them to an unknown location. Israeli soldiers then set fire to several parts of the facility, which is one of the last operating in the northernmost part of the Gaza Strip, including the surgery department, according to the Palestinian health ministry in the enclave.

  • ‘Year of the Camel’: A Celebration of Saudi Heritage and Identity

    The Ministry of Culture declared 2024 the "Year of the Camel", an initiative that celebrated the unique bond between men and camels, and showcased the enduring legacy of these magnificent creatures.  In the Holy Quran, the camel is described as a marvel of creation. Islamic tradition highlights the significance of camels to the lives of prophets, notably the she-camel of Prophet Saleh, a divine miracle, and Al-Qaswa, the Prophet Muhammad's companion. King Abdulaziz bin Abdulrahman Al Faisal Al Saud, the founder of modern Saudi Arabia, acknowledged the significance of camels; his own journey of unification was inextricably linked to his she-camel, "Masiha", which was not merely a means of transportation but also a symbol of his unwavering determination and resilience.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Year in Sport: Highlights from a blockbuster 2024 in the Kingdom

    From football to Formula 1 and boxing to MMA, 2024 has been a huge year of sport in Saudi Arabia, as the Kingdom continues to cement its position as one of the globe’s leading destinations for elite-level competition. Last Saturday’s heavyweight boxing clash between Tyson Fury and Oleksandar Usyk was the final major sporting event of a memorable year, which has seen numerous records tumble and titles change hands. With the curtain coming down on 2024, Al Arabiya English reflects on another busy 12 months of sport in the Kingdom.

  • Saudi Arabia publishes camel vocabulary guide

    The King Salman Academy of Arabic (KSGAAL) has unveiled a comprehensive linguistic resource that includes terms and expressions related to camels, their breeds, colors, life stages, and diseases. In addition to the scientific section, the dictionary features a chapter on idioms, proverbs, stories, fairy tales, and poems dedicated to these iconic animals, Azernews reports. KSGAAL Secretary General Abdullah Al-Vashmi emphasized that the guide is a vital tool for preserving and understanding the central role of camels in Arab culture. Historically, these animals were the primary means of transportation, traversing mountains, valleys, and deserts like ships crossing the sea.