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“To reconstruct a Palestinian state, yes. To reconstruct a territory that the Israelis might destroy again in a matter of years, I don’t think that would be a sensible thing to do.” Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan Al Saud, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UK, Reconstruction and rivalries: What to expect from Saudi Arabia’s Gaza summit [Middle East Eye]
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First observed in 2022, Saudi Founding Day is celebrated every February 22nd in honor of Imam Muhammad ibn Saud becoming the emir of Diriyah in 1727. [more]
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Via Tamara Abueish in alarabiya.net: Saudi Arabia on Thursday unveiled a symbol for the Saudi riyal approved by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported, citing the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA). The reveal of the Saudi riyal symbol is a historic move that is set to reinforce the Saudi currency’s identity, according to the report. The Saudi riyal symbol “embodies the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage, carrying the name of the national currency ‘Riyal’ in a design derived from Arabic calligraphy,” SPA said. The implementation of the new symbol will be gradual for financial and commercial transactions, with coordination across all relevant entities, al-Sayari added. The initiative aims to promote national identity and cultural belonging, highlight the role of the national currency, and showcase the Kingdom among major global economies and G20 members, SPA reported. The governor acknowledged all departments involved in the symbols development project led by SAMA, including the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Media, and the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization.
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in arabnews.com: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has invited the leaders of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Jordan, and Egypt for a meeting in Riyadh on Friday, an official source stated on Thursday. The informal gathering follows similar meetings that have been held periodically for many years between the leaders of GCC countries, Jordan, and Egypt, enhancing cooperation and coordination. “Joint Arab action and any relevant decisions will be included in the agenda of the upcoming Extraordinary Arab Summit, which will be held in Egypt” on March 4, the source added.
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Via Robert Kieckhefer in upi.com: Saturdays $20 million Saudi Cup is not only the richest race in the world, but also, potentially, this years best. And that 1 1/8 miles is only the capper on a program that has stars from around the globe competing from sprints to marathons, on dirt and on turf. The question of the day is: Can Romantic Warrior, the Hong Kong superstar already ranked as the top money-earner in Thoroughbred history, transition successfully from turf to the dirt surface at King Abdulaziz Racecourse? If he can, even the opposition reckons him a good bet to earn his 11th Group 1 victory in a fifth nation and push his earnings over the $33 million mark. The undercard has runners who have competed in the worlds top races, including last years winner, Remake; reigning Breeders Cup Sprint winner Straight No Chaser; and Japan Cup runner-up Shin Emperor. The Saudi Derby has several contenders who could go on to the UAE Derby and the Run for the Roses.
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King Salman on Thursday approved the official symbol for the Saudi riyal, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the Kingdom’s financial journey, as...[via arabnews.com]
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This was the first time a US president has spoken at the Miami event. Elon Musk, who co-heads Trump’s newly created...[By Valentina Pasquali via agbi.com]
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Arab states who were swift to reject President Donald Trump's plan...[By Andrew Mills, Pesha Magid and Ahmed Shalaby via reuters.com]
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is expected to host leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in Riyadh on...[By Sean Mathews via middleeasteye.net]
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“Riyadh is looking for a way to address concerns around Iran's nuclear program, as well as its regional activities and its support for proxies,” says...[By Kian Sharifi via rferl.org]
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For Saudi Arabia, Palestinian displacement significantly stymies the prospects of normalization. Thus, the two projects are not merely intersecting but fundamentally incompatible. This incompatibility...[via arabcenterdc.org]
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Since Turkey ended a period of sharp tensions with several Gulf countries in 2021, Ankara has improved relations with all the countries in the region,...[By Pınar Dost via atlanticcouncil.org]
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Russia’s President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday, the Kremlin said. Putin said...[via alarabiya.net]
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Saudi Founding Day, celebrated annually on February 22, is a momentous occasion that honours the deep-rooted history, culture, and heritage of the Kingdom. Whether you...[By Leen Al Saadi via voguearabia.com]
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Tiger Woods joined PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan and player director Adam Scott in a second White House meeting Thursday with President Donald Trump, another...[By Doug Ferguson via apnews.com]
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Magnus Carlsen’s dominance of online chess has continued this week as the world No 1 is in pole position for the concluding stages of the...[By Leonard Barden via theguardian.com]
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Hamas said on Friday it was investigating a possible error in identifying human remains handed to Israel...[By James Mackenzie and Jana Choukeir via reuters.com]
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In Iran, pro-reform and moderate media are expressing deep concern about the Saudi-brokered talks between Russia and the US. Many fear that Iran could become...[via amwaj.media]
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