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  • US Navy ending aircraft carrier’s Middle East deployment

    The Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier will return to its home port, the U.S. Navy said on Monday, ending its deployment to the eastern Mediterranean, which started in support of Israel after the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants.

    The nuclear-powered Ford, the Navy's newest carrier with over 4,000 personnel and eight squadrons of aircraft, became a powerful symbol of American support by rushing closer to Israel after the Palestinian militant group's attack.

  • Year in review: How Saudi Arabia made its mark in tech, tourism, diplomacy and entertainment in 2023

    Saudi Arabia will look back on 2023 as a year of triumphs, having hosted major events in the fields of technology, culture, sport and diplomacy, while continuing on its path of impressive economic expansion and diversification. In the past 12 months, the Kingdom has played host to sports stars, tech experts, fashionistas, and music and movie legends. Having secured its bid to host World Expo 2030, Saudi Arabia has a lot to celebrate as it enters the new year.

  • Exploring Solar Horizons: Saudi Arabia’s Vision For Sustainable Energy On 1,200 Sites

    Energy Minister of Saudi Arabia Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman has announced that 1,200 sites across different regions of the Kingdom are currently under consideration for solar energy projects. Speaking at the Digital Government Forum in Riyadh, the minister outlined plans for providing sustainable energy to companies at a fixed and stable price over an extended period. Emphasizing the Kingdom’s capability in achieving this goal, he highlighted the Ministry’s success in cost reduction through the application of modern technologies in energy extraction, production, and distribution processes, as well as in manufacturing spare parts and devices.

  • Exporters explore cargo flights as way out of deepening Red Sea bottleneck

     Exporters are scrambling to find alternative air, land and ocean routes to get toys, apparel, tea and auto parts to retailers as disarray ripples through freight supply chains around the world during a wave of attacks in the Red Sea.

    Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen have stepped up attacks on vessels in the Red Sea since Nov. 19 to show support for Hamas during Israel's military offensive in Gaza.

  • The Transformation of Saudi Arabia’s Public Diplomacy

    The announcement of Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify the Saudi economy, marks a transformative point in the country’s public diplomacy. Saudi Arabia established the Public Diplomacy Agency within the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In 2019, the country allowed foreign tourists for the first time. It has moved to become a regional entertainment hub by hosting a plethora of sports, entertainment and cultural events. Towards Muslims, the country began reviving Islamic and historical sites to enrich the experience of Muslim pilgrims and present the Saudi culture. The Ministry of Islamic Affairs adjusted its aims to include enhancing the Saudi image as a main goal. Internationally, Saudi Arabia attracted foreign publics through its sports sector.

  • Saudi Arabia urges Chinese firms to explore its ‘phenomenal demand’, cooperate in green transition

    Saudi Arabia’s investment minister called for further facilitation on green transition collaborations with Chinese companies in Beijing on Tuesday, with bilateral trade and business exchanges in full swing amid their fraying relations with the West.

    The Gulf state is striving to catch up on the global wave of clean energy transition, which provides China, a leader in the global new energy sector, an opportunity to grow investment and involvement in the region’s renewables development and beyond, Khalid al-Falih told the China-Saudi Investment Conference.

  • Israel suffers worst combat losses since October, diplomatic isolation

     Israel announced its worst combat losses for more than a month on Wednesday after an ambush in the ruins of Gaza City, and faced growing diplomatic isolation as civilian deaths mounted and a humanitarian catastrophe worsened.

    Intense fighting was under way simultaneously in the north and south of the enclave, a day after the United Nations demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. U.S. President Joe Biden said Israel's "indiscriminate" bombing of civilians was costing international support.

  • Saudi camping: exploring the untamed beauty surrounding Riyadh

    Camping in Saudi Arabia provides an opportunity to immerse oneself in the beauty of the vast wilderness. The desert, with its mesmerizing dunes stretching as far as the eye can see, offers a serene setting for those seeking solace away from the bustle of city life. Camping offers an unforgettable experience for adventurers and nature enthusiasts. With the Kingdom’s diverse landscapes and warm hospitality, the country welcomes visitors to connect with nature and forge lasting memories in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula.

  • Ma’aden and Ivanhoe Electric start exploration activities in Saudi Arabia

    Ivanhoe Electric Inc. and the Saudi Arabian firm Ma’aden have officially begun exploration activities in Saudi Arabia through their 50/50 joint venture company. The joint venture, established earlier this year, aims to explore approximately 48,500 km2 of the underexplored Arabian Shield, focusing on discovering copper, gold, silver and other electric metals. Ivanhoe Electric will operate during the exploration phase, with Ma’aden set to assume operatorship if an economically viable deposit is identified for further development.

  • Private sector employee can do two jobs in Saudi Arabia

    Earlier this year, the Ministry of Human Resources unveiled an authentication plan via its Qiwa platform obligating private sector institutions to document 20 per cent of their employees’ contracts in the first quarter of 2023, 50 per cent in the second half, and 80 per cent in the third quarter.
    The plan is designed to preserve rights of parties to the contractual relationship, provide a stable labour environment conducive for the employee’s productivity increase and boosting the job market in the kingdom.