Government | Monday 5 September, 2016 10:31 am

Saudi Arabia calls for closer ties between G20 allies

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held wide-ranging talks with several world leaders in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou on the sidelines of the G20 summit on Sunday. The deputy crown prince’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US Secretary of State John Kerry, British...

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Government | Sunday 4 September, 2016 9:43 am

Prince Muhammad to explain Vision 2030 to G20 leaders

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, will explain Saudi Vision 2030 at the G20 Summit at the Chinese city of Hangzhou here on Sunday. Prince Muhammad arrived in China on Saturday after wrapping up his official visit to Japan. At the G20...

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Government | Saturday 3 September, 2016 12:19 pm

Kingdom will reach greater heights: Makkah governor

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal said that the Kingdom is exposed to unjustifiable criticism from some quarters because of its enviable position and unparalleled success in all fields. “Despite such criticism, the Kingdom will forge ahead to reach greater heights in all areas of...

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Government | Friday 2 September, 2016 4:11 am

Saudi Arabia seeks to draw Japan investments

Economy and Planning Minister Adel Fakeih expressed hope in a meeting with his counterpart in Tokyo of attracting more investment to the country through the economic reforms. Fakeih, Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Minister Khalid Al-Falih and Commerce and Investment Minister Majid...

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Government | Friday 2 September, 2016 3:13 am

Arafat Day is on Sept. 11

Arafat Day, when Hajis stand in prayer on the plains of Arafat near Makkah at the peak of the annual pilgrimage, will be on Sunday, Sept. 11, the semi-official Sabq.org website announced on Thursday, quoting sources. It said no one sighted the new moon on Thursday evening. An authoritative...

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Government | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:26 am

No one with dubious background allowed in Haj: Maj. Gen. Yahya

No one with suspicious backgrounds will be allowed to enter the Kingdom during the annual Haj pilgrimage, according to the country’s top immigration official. “Saudi diplomatic and consular missions abroad conduct thorough background checks while granting Haj visas and scrutinize all...

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Government | Thursday 1 September, 2016 10:12 am

Deputy Crown Prince arrives in Japan

Deputy Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday on an official visit to Japan. He was received at the airport by Japanese Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Kentaro Sonora and a number Japanese officials. ...

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Government | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 9:59 am

Saudi Arabia, China seal 15 deals

Saudi Arabia and China signed 15 preliminary agreements on Tuesday in sectors from energy to housing on a trip headed by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aimed at bolstering relations with a top energy customer and trade partner. The visit is part of a broad reform drive to cut the...

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Government | Wednesday 31 August, 2016 9:33 am

Saudi financial aid in promoting aviation safety appreciated

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Tuesday President of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu. The ICAO Council president thanked the King for the Kingdom’s financial support of $1 million...

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Government | Monday 29 August, 2016 11:57 am

KSA, China get down to business

Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, second deputy premier and minister of defense, arrived here on Monday from Islamabad. He is on an official visit to China upon the directive of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, and in response to the invitation of the Chinese...

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