Government | Tuesday 30 May, 2017 3:42 pm

Germany lends all out support to Vision 2030

Building on its long years of partnership with the Kingdom, German companies have taken significant steps in supporting the delivery of Vision 2030, said German Ambassador Dieter W. Haller, here Saturday. He said, “Eight MoUs were signed by the two countries during the visit of German...

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Government | Monday 29 May, 2017 3:34 pm

Saudi Arabia confirms its achievement of UN sustainable goals

Saudi Arabia has achieved most of the 17 goals for comprehensive sustainable development of the UN, thus surpassing the achievements of the UN Agenda 2030. The success in reaching those goals are a result of the structural reforms adopted by the government of King Salman on many development levels ...

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Government | Monday 29 May, 2017 3:31 pm

Qassim governor: A new step in fight against terrorism taken through Etidal

Qassim Gov. Prince Faisal bin Mishaal praised the Global Center for Combating Extremism Ideology “Etidal,” which is a step forward in the fight against extremism. In a press statement, the prince said King Salman is working to consolidate the basis of peace, the culture of moderation,...

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Government | Saturday 27 May, 2017 4:07 pm

KAICIID stresses importance of religious institutions’ cooperation with political decision-makers for peace

 It is important to deepen cooperation among all groups of societies, religious organizations and political decision makers around the world in order to find sustainable solutions to violence, Faisal bin Muaammar, secretary-general of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Center for...

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Government | Monday 22 May, 2017 9:47 am

Eliminating terror requires unity, says Trump in historic address to the Muslim world

Eliminating terror and extremism is not a one-country responsibility, but a challenge facing all nations that requires them to unite to overcome it, US President Donald Trump said Sunday while addressing the Arab-Islamic-American Summit in Riyadh.  In his first speech on foreign soil, in...

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Government | Sunday 21 May, 2017 12:00 pm

Multibillion-dollar deals sealed at Saudi-US CEO Forum

The inaugural Saudi-US CEO Forum witnessed the signing of dozens of business agreements on Saturday as part of enhancing the bilateral trade relations between the two countries. General Electric (GE) announced signing $15 billion in business deals with the Kingdom, which falls within Saudi...

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Government | Sunday 21 May, 2017 12:00 pm

President Trump meets with GCC leaders

US President Donald Trump is today meeting with GCC leaders in a key pillar of the Riyadh Summit. The American president first held bilateral meetings with Bahrain’s King Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and also met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi. Trump said that...

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Government | Sunday 21 May, 2017 10:52 am

Robust US-GCC links seen restoring regional peace, security

Relations between the US and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states have strengthened over several decades, bound by mutual interests, interdependence and stable institutions. The US-GCC Summit is expected to build on these ties, especially regarding security and commerce. “The...

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Government | Sunday 21 May, 2017 10:51 am

Kingdom, Washington agree ‘Joint Strategic Vision Declaration’

Saudi Arabia and the US on Saturday agreed a “Joint Strategic Vision Declaration” covering aspects like diplomacy, trade, security and the fight against terror. It was co-signed by King Salman and US President Donald Trump at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh. The White House said in a...

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Government | Saturday 20 May, 2017 7:15 pm

King Salman presents Trump with Saudi Arabia’s top civilian honor

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman on Saturday presented Donald Trump with the Kingdom’s top civilian honor, as the US president began a trip to Riyadh aimed at strengthening security and economic ties. The king placed the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud around Trump’s neck at a ceremony at...

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