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“The Kingdom also points out that this extremist, occupying mentality does not understand what the Palestinian land means to the brotherly people of Palestine and their emotional, historical and legal connection to this land, and it does not think that the Palestinian people deserve to live in the first place, as it has completely destroyed the Gaza Strip, killed and injured more than 160,000, most of them children and women, without the slightest human feeling or moral responsibility,” Saudi Foreign Ministry statement, Saudi Arabia reiterates rejection of Israeli comments on displacement of Palestinians from their land [Arab News]
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Making good on a strategic collaboration agreement announced in May 2024, Alat and Lenovo broke ground on Sunday on a new manufacturing plant outside of Riyadh. [more]
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in thenationalnews.com: Saudi Arabia has accused the Israeli government of pursuing an extremist, occupying mentality amid a growing row over the claim it could house millions of Palestinians on its land. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, its Foreign Ministry accused Israel of continuous crimes and ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people. It followed comments made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to an Israeli TV channel, saying: “The Saudis can create a Palestinian state in Saudi Arabia; they have a lot of land over there. The Saudi statement on Sunday mentioned Mr Netanyahus name but did not directly refer to the comments about establishing a Palestinian state in Saudi territory. The UAE and Egypt are among the Arab states to condemn Mr Netanyahus suggestion. The kingdom stresses its categorical rejection to such statements that aim to divert attention from the continuous crimes committed by the Israeli occupation against the Palestinian brothers in Gaza, including the ethnic cleansing they are subjected to, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said.
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Via Christine Burke and Fahad Abuljadayel in yahoo.com: The historical mud-brick city of Diriyah in Saudi Arabia played host to an unusual crowd on Saturday night: art aficionados, new collectors and first-time paddle holders melding together to take part in Sotheby’s inaugural auction in the kingdom. The offerings were as diverse as the crowd, with everything from high-end collectible watches to handbags, paintings, jewelry and sports memorabilia on sale to the highest bidder. In the end, it may have been Saudi Arabian businessman Amr Zedan who struck the most luck. Zedan, who had participated in Sotheby’s auctions on the phone prior to the event, won bids for two pieces, including the oil painting Society Woman by Fernando Botero for $1 million. A new art collector, Zedan said he plans to add the piece to a portfolio started with his wife.
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Via Khitam Al Amir in gulfnews.com: Saudi Arabia has banned children from accompanying pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced. The decision aims to protect children from the risks associated with the intense crowding that occurs every year, the ministry said. “This measure is taken to ensure the safety and well-being of children and to avoid exposing them to any harm during the pilgrimage,” the ministry stated. The ministry also added that priority for Hajj participation this year will be given as always to those who have not performed the pilgrimage before. Registration for the 2025 Hajj season has officially opened for Saudi citizens and residents through the Nusuk app and the official online portal. Pilgrims are required to verify their information, add companions, and submit any requests for exemptions, including those related to accompanying mahrams.
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