saudiarabianews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for saudiarabianews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page saudiarabianews.net http://www.saudiarabianews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:13:47 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:13:47 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.85

Euro 100 774.39

Japanese yen 100 4.7831

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.772

British pound 100 906.43

Au]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[Tiger Woods leads PGA contingent meeting with PIF's Yasir Al-Rumayyan]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274178680/tiger-woods-leads-pga-contingent-meeting-with-pif-yasir-al-rumayyan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:13 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274178680/tiger-woods-leads-pga-contingent-meeting-with-pif-yasir-al-rumayyan <![CDATA[Kenya heading for four-nation football tournament in Malawi]]> NAIROBI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- International football takes centre stage over the next fortnight for Kenya's national football team, who are scheduled to play in a four-nation friendly tournament that begins in Malawi this weekend.

The Harambee Stars will play the host nation on Saturday, with the winner taking on either Zambia or Zimbabwe in next week's final.

The losers will lock horns in the third/fourt]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274178353/kenya-heading-for-four-nation-football-tournament-in-malawi Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:16 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274178353/kenya-heading-for-four-nation-football-tournament-in-malawi <![CDATA[EU announces $8 billion aid package for Egypt]]> Human rights organizations have criticized the agreement in six areas, including migration

The European Union (EU) has announced an aid package worth 7.4 billion ($8 billion) for Egypt, aimed at stabilizing the North African nation's economy and reducing migrant flows to Europe.

The deal was signed on Sunday in]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274178086/eu-announces-8-billion-aid-package-for-egypt Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:46:02 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274178086/eu-announces-8-billion-aid-package-for-egypt <![CDATA[Saudi airline opens freight route in China's Shenzhen]]> SHENZHEN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) B777 full-cargo aircraft took off from the Bao'an International Airport in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen on March 16, bound for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the airline's inaugural regular international cargo route from Shenzhen.

Operating twice weekly, the route primarily transports e-commerce goods, general trade goods and electron]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:49:01 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen <![CDATA[Iran inks $13 billion worth of new oil deals]]> Contracts with domestic energy firms are aimed at boosting daily production in major fields of the sanctions-hit country

Iran's energy companies were granted their biggest contracts in the past decade on Sunday, as Tehran seeks to boost output at major oil fields, state media have reported.

Deals worth $13 billion, aimed at developing deposits and increasing production by as much as 350,000]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274177706/iran-inks-13-billion-worth-of-new-oil-deals Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:45 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274177706/iran-inks-13-billion-worth-of-new-oil-deals <![CDATA[Jordan Spieth- PGA Tour player-directors being encouraged to meet Saudi PIF chiefs]]> https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68584269 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:32 GMT https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68584269 <![CDATA[Brazilian Foreign Minister calls Israel's action in Gaza immoral]]> Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip "immoral" and "illegal", during a speech in the West Bank. He also reaffirmed Brazil's commitment to supporting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:55:40 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant <![CDATA[PM Shehbaz Sharif extends warm welcome to Saudi crown prince MBS]]> ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) has reaffirmed his country's commitment and support to Pakistan.

In a congratulatory call with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, he stated that both countries had close brotherly connections.

The Crown Prince congratulated the prime minister on his reelection.

The Prime Minister thanked the Saudi Crown Prince for the phone contact a]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274175243/pm-shehbaz-sharif-extends-warm-welcome-to-saudi-crown-prince-mbs Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:47:26 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274175243/pm-shehbaz-sharif-extends-warm-welcome-to-saudi-crown-prince-mbs <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[Peter Malnati doubts team model coming to PGA Tour]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174822/peter-malnati-doubts-team-model-coming-to-pga-tour Sun, 17 Mar 2024 20:19:18 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174822/peter-malnati-doubts-team-model-coming-to-pga-tour <![CDATA[Germany's support for Israel intensifies with chancellor's visit]]> With Israeli Prime Minister facing a backlash in Israel and globally as he prosecutes a vicious war on Gaza, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has arrived for his second visit to the Jewish state since October 7, and his third overall, to provide Germany's backing.

"In these dark hours my country stands with the people of Israel. From day one our message has been clear," he said at a joint press conference on Sunday.]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174726/germany-support-for-israel-intensifies-with-chancellor-visit Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:33:22 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174726/germany-support-for-israel-intensifies-with-chancellor-visit <![CDATA[Netanyahu: Israel to Push Ahead With Rafah Attack]]> Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rebuffed international pressure, vowing that Israel would push ahead with an attack on Hamas militants in Rafah near the Gaza-Egyptian border, even as cease-fire talks were set to resume in Qatar in the coming days.

'No amount of international pressure will stop us from realizing all the goals of the war," to erase any Hamas control in Gaza, Netanyahu told a Cab]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174561/netanyahu-israel-to-push-ahead-with-rafah-attack Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:06:14 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174561/netanyahu-israel-to-push-ahead-with-rafah-attack <![CDATA[Iran Inks Big Contracts to Increase Oil Production]]> Tehran - Iran on Sunday sealed contracts worth billions of dollars with domestic companies to boost its oil production in the face of Western sanctions.

In a ceremony broadcast on state TV, the oil ministry and Iranian businesses signed deals worth $13 billion to increase daily oil production in six major fields.

Shana, the official news agency for the oil industry, labelled the deals as Iran's 'biggest oil]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174560/iran-inks-big-contracts-to-increase-oil-production Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:06:12 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174560/iran-inks-big-contracts-to-increase-oil-production <![CDATA[Palestine condemns Israel's use of starvation as weapon in Gaza]]>

]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174546/palestine-condemns-israel-use-of-starvation-as-weapon-in-gaza Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:55:02 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174546/palestine-condemns-israel-use-of-starvation-as-weapon-in-gaza <![CDATA[Indian men's football team gets acclimatised to Abha's altitude ahead of WC Qualifiers clash against Afghanistan]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174202/indian-men-football-team-gets-acclimatised-to-abha-altitude-ahead-of-wc-qualifiers-clash-against-afghanistan Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:03:07 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174202/indian-men-football-team-gets-acclimatised-to-abha-altitude-ahead-of-wc-qualifiers-clash-against-afghanistan <![CDATA[Palestinian death toll in Gaza climbs to 31,645: ministry]]> GAZA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip has risen to 31,645 with 73,676 others wounded, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement Sunday.

Israeli army killed 92 Palestinians and wounded 130 others during the past 24 hours, bringing the total death toll to 31,645 and injuries to 73,676, according to the ministry.

The statement noted that some victims remain und]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174176/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-climbs-to-31645-ministry Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:44:01 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174176/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-climbs-to-31645-ministry <![CDATA[Israeli Forces Conduct Night Raids across West Bank]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Israeli forces carried out nighttime raids across the West Bank, resulting in clashes in Nablus and multiple arrests in other cities, according to local sources.

- World news -

Witnesses heard explosions and saw violent confrontations between Israeli forces and young Palestinians, with tear gas filling the streets earlier in the night, Al Jazeera reported.

Accompanied by a bulldo]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174173/israeli-forces-conduct-night-raids-across-west-bank Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:37:13 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174173/israeli-forces-conduct-night-raids-across-west-bank <![CDATA[WHO chief urges Israel to stop ground assault on Rafah]]> GENEVA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday called on Israel to halt its ground assault on Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, saying 1.2 million people there have nowhere safe to go.

"I'm gravely concerned about reports of an Israeli plan to proceed with a ground assault on Rafah," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

"Further e]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174128/who-chief-urges-israel-to-stop-ground-assault-on-rafah Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174128/who-chief-urges-israel-to-stop-ground-assault-on-rafah <![CDATA[Record number of Syrians need aid after 13 years of war: WHO]]> GENEVA, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Thirteen years of conflict have left a record 16.7 million people in need of humanitarian aid in Syria, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.

"An entire generation has been born into war, knowing nothing but insecurity and deprivation, and facing shock after repeated shock," said Hanan Balkhy, WHO regional director for the Eastern Mediterranean.

The earthquake ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174129/record-number-of-syrians-need-aid-after-13-years-of-war-who Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174129/record-number-of-syrians-need-aid-after-13-years-of-war-who <![CDATA[Landmine explosion kills 16 in Syria]]> DAMASCUS, March 16 (Xinhua) -- A landmine exploded among truffle collectors in Syria's northern al-Raqqa province on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least 16 people, as reported by a war monitor.

The explosion occurred while a team of people were searching for truffles in the Sabkha region in the eastern rural area of al-Raqqa, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

The landmine was]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174080/landmine-explosion-kills-16-in-syria Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:05:02 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274174080/landmine-explosion-kills-16-in-syria <![CDATA[Israel strikes target sites in Syrian capital: war monitor]]> DAMASCUS, March 17 (Xinhua)-- Israeli missiles hit multiple sites in the countryside of Syria's capital Damascus after midnight Sunday, a war monitor reported.

At least two locations were struck -- one harboring a weapons shipment within a military installation used by Syrian military forces and the other near an engineering battalion in the Qalamoun rugged region in the northern countryside of Damascus.

]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274173918/israel-strikes-target-sites-in-syrian-capital-war-monitor Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:03 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274173918/israel-strikes-target-sites-in-syrian-capital-war-monitor <![CDATA[Palestinian killed by Israeli army in West Bank in alleged shooting attack]]> RAMALLAH, March 16 (Xinhua) -- A Palestinian was shot dead Saturday by Israeli soldiers while he was hiding in a cemetery in the West Bank city of Hebron and opened fire at an Israeli neighborhood, according to Palestinian sources and Israeli media reports.

Palestinian security sources told Xinhua on condition of anonymity that the man, identified as Mahmoud Nofal, 42, suffered heavy Israeli gunshots, adding tha]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274173913/palestinian-killed-by-israeli-army-in-west-bank-in-alleged-shooting-attack Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:01 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274173913/palestinian-killed-by-israeli-army-in-west-bank-in-alleged-shooting-attack <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0830 GMT, March 16]]> LA PAZ -- The Bolivian government reaffirmed on Friday its commitment to biofuels and its plan to progressively reduce diesel and gasoline subsidies in the South American country.

Adams Hurtado, the country's industrialization and transportation vice minister, said Bolivia has opted for biofuels derived from vegetable sources to reduce import costs, avoid foreign currency outflows and generate savings in subsidi]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274173563/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0830-gmt-march-16 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:06 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274173563/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0830-gmt-march-16 <![CDATA[Conflicts to weaken McDonald's Middle East, China sales, says CFO]]> CHICAGO, Illinois: This week, McDonald's CFO Ian Borden said that international sales will fall significantly in the current quarter due to conflict in the Middle East and weak demand in China.

His comments sent shares in the U.S. fast food giant dropping two percent in early trade.

At the UBS Global Consumer and Retail Conference, Borden said that first-quarter comparable sales in McDonald's Internationa]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274173033/conflicts-to-weaken-mcdonald-middle-east-china-sales-says-cfo Sun, 17 Mar 2024 04:20:04 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274173033/conflicts-to-weaken-mcdonald-middle-east-china-sales-says-cfo <![CDATA[Netanyahu approves plan for operation in Gaza's packed Rafah]]> Israeli Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday he had approved the military's plan for an operation in Rafah, where most of war-battered Gaza's population has sought refuge. His statement came after Israel rejected Hamas's latest proposals for a six-week truce and a hostage deal as "unrealistic". Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded.

This live blog is no longer being updated. Fo]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274169611/netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:37:07 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274169611/netanyahu-approves-plan-for-operation-in-gaza-packed-rafah <![CDATA[Hamas Proposes Six-Week Truce in Gaza and Hostage Exchange]]> Hamas has put forward a proposal for a new six-week truce in Gaza, coupled with an exchange of hostages between Israel and Palestinian prisoners. An official from the militant group conveyed this information to AFP on Friday.

According to the official, the proposed agreement entails a six-week ceasefire and a reciprocal exchange of hostages. This proposal comes after weeks of mediation efforts, which have thus fa]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274169561/hamas-proposes-six-week-truce-in-gaza-and-hostage-exchange Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:12:00 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274169561/hamas-proposes-six-week-truce-in-gaza-and-hostage-exchange <![CDATA[Palestine condemns Israel's use of starvation as weapon in Gaza]]> RAMALLAH, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian Ministry of National Economy on Friday condemned Israel for using starvation as a weapon in its war in the Gaza Strip for more than five months.

"The right to access food and medicine as guaranteed by international laws has no value to the Israeli government, in light of the international community's failure to fulfill its legal and moral responsibilities in deliveri]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274169487/palestine-condemns-israel-use-of-starvation-as-weapon-in-gaza Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:09:49 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274169487/palestine-condemns-israel-use-of-starvation-as-weapon-in-gaza <![CDATA[Indian football team leaves for Saudi Arabia to play World Cup qualifiers]]> New Delhi [India], March 15 (ANI): A 25-member Indian senior men's team left for Abha, Saudi Arabia, on Friday to play the away tie against Afghanistan in round two of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualification.

The Blue Tigers will play the away match against Afghanistan on March 21, 2024, in Abha (March 22, 12.30 am IST). India's home match against Afghanistan will be played ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274167813/indian-football-team-leaves-for-saudi-arabia-to-play-world-cup-qualifiers Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:55:39 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274167813/indian-football-team-leaves-for-saudi-arabia-to-play-world-cup-qualifiers <![CDATA[Blinken: 'Possibility, Urgency' in Hostage and Cease-Fire Talks]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Friday the United States is working intensively with Israel, Qatar and Egypt to reach an agreement for a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas and for an extended cease-fire in the fighting between Israel and Hamas.

"We have conversations that are happening now as we speak here. I am convinced that they will go on into the coming days," Blinken told reporters a]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:36:04 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274167518/blinken-possibility-urgency-in-hostage-and-cease-fire-talks <![CDATA[Egypt's president reaffirms endeavors to reach ceasefire in Gaza]]> CAIRO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Egypt has been making sincere efforts to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip to protect and rescue innocent civilians, President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi said Friday.

In televised remarks broadcast on the state-run Nile TV, Sisi said at the country's Police Academy that "we are striving to halt the bloodshed in Gaza to boost aid deliveries to the enclave and allow displaced people in its ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274165773/egypt-president-reaffirms-endeavors-to-reach-ceasefire-in-gaza Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:05:57 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274165773/egypt-president-reaffirms-endeavors-to-reach-ceasefire-in-gaza <![CDATA[Palestinian death toll in Gaza rises to 31,490: ministry]]> GAZA, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The Palestinian death toll in the Gaza Strip from ongoing Israeli attacks has risen to 31,490, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said in a press statement on Friday.

During the past 24 hours, the Israeli army killed 149 Palestinians and wounded 300 others in the coastal enclave, bringing the total death toll to 31,490 and injuries to 73,439 since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas conflict o]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274165771/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-rises-to-31490-ministry Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:05:56 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274165771/palestinian-death-toll-in-gaza-rises-to-31490-ministry <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.75

Euro 100 775.69

Japanese yen 100 4.8134

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.735

British pound 100 908.83

Aus]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:33:00 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 <![CDATA[Israel seeks "collective punishment" in Gaza, says Brazilian FM]]> BRASILIA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira on Thursday said Israel's "disproportionate" use of force in the Gaza Strip indicates Benjamin Netanyahu's government seeks the "collective punishment" of the Palestinian people.

At a hearing of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee probing Brazil's position on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Vieira said it was necessary to condemn]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164850/israel-seeks-collective-punishment-in-gaza-says-brazilian-fm Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:32:44 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164850/israel-seeks-collective-punishment-in-gaza-says-brazilian-fm <![CDATA[PA President Abbas meets with foreign minister from Canada]]> RAMMALH, Palestinian territories - Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly met with the Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and with the Palestinian Authority Minister of Foreign Affairs, Riad Malki, on Wednesday

During the two meetings in the West Bank, Minister Joly raised the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the protection of civilians and the growing threat of hunger and disease ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164811/pa-president-abbas-meets-with-foreign-minister-from-canada Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:33:38 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164811/pa-president-abbas-meets-with-foreign-minister-from-canada <![CDATA[At least 20 people killed, 155 injured in shelling while awaiting food aid in Gaza: Report]]> Gaza Strip, March 15 (ANI): At least 20 people were killed and 155 injured in shelling on Thursday while they were awaiting food aid in Gaza, CNN reported citing the health ministry in the Palestinian enclave.

Mohammad Ghrab, a doctor at the emergency unit at Al Shifa Hospital, said the death toll is expected to rise as casualties are still being shifted to the hospital, the report stated.

Earlier, a witnes]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164764/at-least-20-people-killed-155-injured-in-shelling-while-awaiting-food-aid-in-gaza-report Thu, 14 Mar 2024 23:37:09 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164764/at-least-20-people-killed-155-injured-in-shelling-while-awaiting-food-aid-in-gaza-report <![CDATA[1st LD: Dozens killed in Israeli attack in east of Gaza City]]> GAZA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Dozens of Palestinians were killed and several others wounded as they gathered in the Kuwait roundabout area east of Gaza City to receive aid, eyewitnesses and local Palestinian sources said Thursday.

The witnesses and sources told Xinhua that thousands of Palestinians coming from different places in northern Gaza were at the roundabout to obtain aid amid severe shortages of food and s]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164678/1st-ld-dozens-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-east-of-gaza-city Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:18:53 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164678/1st-ld-dozens-killed-in-israeli-attack-in-east-of-gaza-city <![CDATA[Non-oil economic activity accounts for 50 pct of Saudi GDP]]> RIYADH, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Non-oil economic activity in Saudi Arabia has achieved a milestone by contributing 50 percent of the country's real gross domestic product (GDP) in 2023, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

It is the highest level on record, according to the Ministry of Economy and Planning.

The non-oil economy of the Kingdom was valued at 1.7 trillion Saudi Riyals (approximately 453 ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164677/non-oil-economic-activity-accounts-for-50-pct-of-saudi-gdp Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:18:53 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164677/non-oil-economic-activity-accounts-for-50-pct-of-saudi-gdp <![CDATA[Israel receives Hamas's response to Gaza truce proposal: official]]> JERUSALEM, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Israel received Hamas's response to a new ceasefire deal proposal from Qatari mediators on Thursday, an Israeli official confirmed to Xinhua.

David Barnea, chief of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, received the written response from Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, according to the official speaking on condition of anonymity.

Isra]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164657/israel-receives-hamas-response-to-gaza-truce-proposal-official Thu, 14 Mar 2024 22:05:38 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164657/israel-receives-hamas-response-to-gaza-truce-proposal-official <![CDATA[9 killed in Israeli airstrike on central Gaza distribution center]]> GAZA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- At least nine Palestinians were killed, and several others were wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a distribution center in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, medical sources and eyewitnesses said Thursday.

Eyewitnesses told Xinhua that an aircraft fired two missiles at an aid distribution center near the Al-Ahli club in the Nuseirat refugee camp.

The casualties were tra]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164445/9-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-on-central-gaza-distribution-center Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:44:27 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164445/9-killed-in-israeli-airstrike-on-central-gaza-distribution-center <![CDATA[Mikdad, bin Farhan discuss bilateral relations, latest developments]]> Riyadh, SANA- Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Fayssal Mikdad, discussed with Foreign Minister of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, bilateral relations and means of enhancing them in addition to the latest developments in the region.

Mikdad stressed the need to push relations between the two brotherly countries forwards on all levels in the interest of both peoples.

He also affirmed]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164313/mikdad-bin-farhan-discuss-bilateral-relations-latest-developments Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:09:14 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164313/mikdad-bin-farhan-discuss-bilateral-relations-latest-developments <![CDATA[US Senate Leader Schumer: Israel's Netanyahu Has Lost His Way]]> Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the United States, called on Israel Thursday to hold new elections, saying he believes Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost his way" in the country's bombardment of Gaza.

Schumer, long an ally of the Jewish state, said Netanyahu risks making his country a "pariah" in world affairs.

Since Hamas killed 1,200 people in Israel i]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164280/us-senate-leader-schumer-israel-netanyahu-has-lost-his-way Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:06:02 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274164280/us-senate-leader-schumer-israel-netanyahu-has-lost-his-way <![CDATA[Moscow explains why expanded BRICS will keep name]]> The bloc's acronym is a ?brand? and the addition of new members will not change that, a top Russian diplomat has said

The BRICS economic group will keep its current name despite the bloc's expansion, a top Russian diplomat has said.

BRICS is a recognizable brand and a "trademark," according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, who is also Russia's sherpa in the group.

"One thing]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274163741/moscow-explains-why-expanded-brics-will-keep-name Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:13:11 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274163741/moscow-explains-why-expanded-brics-will-keep-name <![CDATA[Expanded BRICS will keep trademark name Moscow]]> The bloc's acronym is a ?brand? and the addition of new members will not change that, a top Russian diplomat has said

The BRICS economic group will keep its current name despite the bloc's expansion, a top Russian diplomat has said.

BRICS is a recognizable brand and a "trademark," according to Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov, who is also Russia's sherpa in the group.

"One thing]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274156753/expanded-brics-will-keep-trademark-name-moscow Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:12:54 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274156753/expanded-brics-will-keep-trademark-name-moscow <![CDATA[Leo Varadkar urged to use Biden meeting to call for Gaza ceasefire]]> DUBLIN, Ireland - Over 1,000 Irish healthcare workers have written to the Taoiseach, urging him to use his meeting with the U.S. President this weekend to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The Irish Healthcare Workers for Palestine (IHWP) have asked him, as Taoiseach, doctor, and human rights advocate, to firmly and unequivocally demand an immediate ceasefire and orchestrate adequate lifesaving aid for the people of ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274156483/leo-varadkar-urged-to-use-biden-meeting-to-call-for-gaza-ceasefire Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:38:44 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274156483/leo-varadkar-urged-to-use-biden-meeting-to-call-for-gaza-ceasefire <![CDATA[Report: Saudi Arabia's PIF pitches $1B investment into tennis]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274156422/report-saudi-arabia-pif-pitches-1b-investment-into-tennis Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:55:19 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274156422/report-saudi-arabia-pif-pitches-1b-investment-into-tennis <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 14]]> BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.74

Euro 100 779.12

Japanese yen 100 4.8276

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.739

British pound 100 910.69

A]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:55 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 <![CDATA[Netanyahu government's future 'in jeopardy' - US intel]]> The Office of the Director of National Intelligence says it "expects large protests" demanding the Israeli leader's resignation and new elections

Israel's far-right cabinet led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could face serious challenges and be forced to step down due to flagging public support, the US Office of the Director of National Intellige]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274155939/netanyahu-government-future-in-jeopardy---us-intel Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:18:05 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274155939/netanyahu-government-future-in-jeopardy---us-intel <![CDATA[UAQ Ruler pardons number of prisoners ahead of Ramadan]]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 11th March, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has ordered the release of a number of prisoners from the punitive and corrective institutions in the Emirate, on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan.

Sheikh Saud expressed his sincere wishes to see the released prisoners take the opportunity to start a new life and become pr]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274153042/uaq-ruler-pardons-number-of-prisoners-ahead-of-ramadan Mon, 11 Mar 2024 11:43:25 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274153042/uaq-ruler-pardons-number-of-prisoners-ahead-of-ramadan <![CDATA[Rulers of the Emirates congratulate UAE President, VPs on advent of Ramadan]]> ABU DHABI, 10th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members, Rulers of the Emirates and the Ruler's Representatives in Al Ain and Al Dhafra have congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the advent of Ramadan, wishing him a month full of goodness and blessings.

H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah; H.H. Sheikh]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274152497/rulers-of-the-emirates-congratulate-uae-president-vps-on-advent-of-ramadan Sun, 10 Mar 2024 19:01:27 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274152497/rulers-of-the-emirates-congratulate-uae-president-vps-on-advent-of-ramadan <![CDATA[UAE, Egypt implement seventh humanitarian aid airdrop in Gaza]]> ABU DHABI, 10th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence has announced the implementation of the seventh airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force in the northern Gaza Strip, as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation, which aims to alleviate the suffering of the war-ravaged Palestinian people.

Joint teams from both countries carri]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274152265/uae-egypt-implement-seventh-humanitarian-aid-airdrop-in-gaza Sun, 10 Mar 2024 14:32:33 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274152265/uae-egypt-implement-seventh-humanitarian-aid-airdrop-in-gaza <![CDATA[Sharjah Ruler attends closing ceremony of Sharjah Theatre Days]]> SHARJAH, 9th March, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed, on Saturday, the closing ceremony of the 33rd edition of Sharjah Theatre Days, which was held at the Cultural Palace in Sharjah.

The closing ceremony activities began with a report from the jury committee presented by Hazza Al Barari, Chairman of the Jury Committee,]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274151783/sharjah-ruler-attends-closing-ceremony-of-sharjah-theatre-days Sat, 09 Mar 2024 19:37:34 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274151783/sharjah-ruler-attends-closing-ceremony-of-sharjah-theatre-days <![CDATA[Abu Dhabi to host Saudi Super Cup in April]]> ABU DHABI, 9th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi will host this year's edition of the Saudi Super Cup in two stadiums across the emirate on 8th and 11th April, marking the first time the tournament has been hosted in the Middle East outside of Saudi Arabia.

The hosting bid was led by Experience Abu Dhabi, the destination brand for the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi).

The three-mat]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274151711/abu-dhabi-to-host-saudi-super-cup-in-april Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:36:48 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274151711/abu-dhabi-to-host-saudi-super-cup-in-april <![CDATA[UAE and Egypt execute sixth aid airdrop in Gaza under 'Birds of Goodness']]> ABU DHABI, 9th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Joint Operations Command of the Ministry of Defence announced the implementation of the sixth airdrop of humanitarian and relief aid by the UAE Air Force and the Egyptian Air Force on the northern Gaza Strip to alleviate the suffering of the Palestinian brethren and assist them in overcoming the difficult circumstances they are facing.

Joint crews from both countries carrie]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274151516/uae-and-egypt-execute-sixth-aid-airdrop-in-gaza-under-birds-of-goodness Sat, 09 Mar 2024 13:11:24 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274151516/uae-and-egypt-execute-sixth-aid-airdrop-in-gaza-under-birds-of-goodness <![CDATA[RAK Ruler pardons 368 prisoners ahead of Ramadan]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 8th March, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has ordered the release of 368 prisoners ahead of the Holy Month of Ramadan, and pledged to settle their financial liabilities on the advent of Ramadan.

The prisoners' release comes as part of Shaikh Saud's keenness to give pardoned inmates an opportunity to start a new life and bring ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274150568/rak-ruler-pardons-368-prisoners-ahead-of-ramadan Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:33:22 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274150568/rak-ruler-pardons-368-prisoners-ahead-of-ramadan <![CDATA[Minister Joly meets with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Foreign Affairs in Riyadh]]> March 7, 2024 - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today with Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia. During the meeting, Minister Joly discussed how Canada and Saudi Arabia can advance the bilateral relationship and cooperation in service of inclusive peace and security throughout the region. She]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149901/minister-joly-meets-with-saudi-arabia-minister-of-foreign-affairs-in-riyadh Thu, 07 Mar 2024 22:25:26 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149901/minister-joly-meets-with-saudi-arabia-minister-of-foreign-affairs-in-riyadh <![CDATA[Rulers of the Emirates congratulate King Hamad of Bahrain on Silver Jubilee of HM's accession]]> EMIRATES, 8th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate congratulatory message to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain on the occasion of the Silver Jubilee of HM's accession.

The messages were sent by Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members, the Rulers of the Emirates, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of Sharjah, Sheik]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149852/rulers-of-the-emirates-congratulate-king-hamad-of-bahrain-on-silver-jubilee-of-hm-accession Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:17:05 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149852/rulers-of-the-emirates-congratulate-king-hamad-of-bahrain-on-silver-jubilee-of-hm-accession <![CDATA[Umm Al Qaiwain establishes revised work schedule for Ramadan: Four-day workweek & extended weekend]]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- In accordance with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, the Emiri Diwan has established revised working hours for local government employees within the emirate during the holy month of Ramadan.

The revised schedule, applicable to all local government departments, implements a four-day workweek, operat]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149761/umm-al-qaiwain-establishes-revised-work-schedule-for-ramadan-four-day-workweek--extended-weekend Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:57:19 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149761/umm-al-qaiwain-establishes-revised-work-schedule-for-ramadan-four-day-workweek--extended-weekend <![CDATA[Umm Al Qaiwain establishes revised work schedule for Ramadan: Four-day workweek and extended Weekend]]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- In accordance with the directives of H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, the Amiri Diwan has established revised working hours for local government employees within the emirate during the holy month of Ramadan.

The revised schedule, applicable to all local government departments, implements a four-day workweek, operat]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149574/umm-al-qaiwain-establishes-revised-work-schedule-for-ramadan-four-day-workweek-and-extended-weekend Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:57:19 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149574/umm-al-qaiwain-establishes-revised-work-schedule-for-ramadan-four-day-workweek-and-extended-weekend <![CDATA[UAQ CP issues resolution forming emirate's 'Investment Development Committee']]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Rashid bin Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Crown Prince of Umm Al Qaiwain and Chairman of the Executive Council, issued Resolution No.2 for 2024 to form the emirate's "Investment Development Committee."

The resolution stipulates that the establishment of a standing Investment Development Committee will operate under the direct supervision of the Chairman of the Exe]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149450/uaq-cp-issues-resolution-forming-emirate-investment-development-committee Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:38:10 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149450/uaq-cp-issues-resolution-forming-emirate-investment-development-committee <![CDATA[UAE condemns Israel's approval of new settlements in West Bank and Jerusalem]]> ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The UAE has strongly condemned the Israeli government's approval to construct 3,500 new settlement units in the West Bank and occupied East Jerusalem, and expressed its rejection of all measures aimed at changing the historical and legal status of the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

In a statement, the Ministry of]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149299/uae-condemns-israel-approval-of-new-settlements-in-west-bank-and-jerusalem Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:51:29 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274149299/uae-condemns-israel-approval-of-new-settlements-in-west-bank-and-jerusalem <![CDATA[UAE participates in fourth meeting of GCC Mineral Resources Committee in Riyadh]]> ABU DHABI, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The United Arab Emirates, represented by the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, participated in the fourth meeting of the GCC Mineral Resources Committee, which was held yesterday in Riyadh.

The UAE was represented by Khalid Al Hosani, Director of the Geology and Mineral Resources Department at the Ministry, along with mineral resources officials from the GCC countries.

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<![CDATA[Emirati Genome Programme announces collaboration with Saudi German Health]]> DUBAI, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Emirati Genome Programme, a groundbreaking national initiative aimed at developing a comprehensive genetic map for UAE citizens, has announced its collaboration with Saudi German Health to expand sample collection sites in Dubai. UAE citizens are encouraged to visit the Saudi German Hospital in Dubai, Ajman and Sharjah to participate in the program]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274147973/emirati-genome-programme-announces-collaboration-with-saudi-german-health Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274147973/emirati-genome-programme-announces-collaboration-with-saudi-german-health <![CDATA[Minister Joly to travel to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Israel and the West Bank to discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and pathways towards sustainable peace]]> March 5, 2024 - Ottawa, Ontario - Global Affairs Canada

The Honourable Melanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today announced that she will be travelling to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from March 6 to 9, 2024. She will then visit Israel, Jerusalem and the West Bank from March 10 to 13, 2024.

During her trip, Minister Joly will meet with her regional counterparts, for]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274147400/minister-joly-to-travel-to-saudi-arabia-kuwait-united-arab-emirates-israel-and-the-west-bank-to-discuss-the-ongoing-israel-hamas-conflict-and-pathways-towards-sustainable-peace Tue, 05 Mar 2024 23:21:38 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274147400/minister-joly-to-travel-to-saudi-arabia-kuwait-united-arab-emirates-israel-and-the-west-bank-to-discuss-the-ongoing-israel-hamas-conflict-and-pathways-towards-sustainable-peace <![CDATA[FIATA-RAME Field Meeting & Conference opens in Dubai discussing strategies to build resilient supply chain ecosystem]]> DUBAI, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Saeed Al Maktoum, Honorary patron of National Association of Freight and Logistics (NAFL), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) RAME (Region Africa Middle East) field meeting and the conference opened today at Atlantis Hotel Dubai, in the presence Humaid bin Salem, Chairman of International Chamber of Commer]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274147271/fiata-rame-field-meeting--conference-opens-in-dubai-discussing-strategies-to-build-resilient-supply-chain-ecosystem Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:40:56 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274147271/fiata-rame-field-meeting--conference-opens-in-dubai-discussing-strategies-to-build-resilient-supply-chain-ecosystem <![CDATA[Rulers of the Emirates condole with Saudi King on death of Prince Turki bin Abdullah]]> EMIRATES, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The messages were sent by Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members, the Rulers of the Emirates, Dr. Sheikh ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274147021/rulers-of-the-emirates-condole-with-saudi-king-on-death-of-prince-turki-bin-abdullah Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:38:14 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274147021/rulers-of-the-emirates-condole-with-saudi-king-on-death-of-prince-turki-bin-abdullah <![CDATA[UAE leaders condole Saudi King on death of Prince Turki bin Abdullah]]> ABU DHABI, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Turki bin Abdullah bin Nasser bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness S]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274146335/uae-leaders-condole-saudi-king-on-death-of-prince-turki-bin-abdullah Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:07:34 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274146335/uae-leaders-condole-saudi-king-on-death-of-prince-turki-bin-abdullah <![CDATA[Burjeel Holdings expands PhysioTherabia network with 8 new centres in Saudi Arabia]]> ABU DHABI, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Burjeel Holdings PLC, a leading super-specialty healthcare services provider in the MENA region listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), has unveiled eight new PhysioTherabia centers in Riyadh and four other cities, marking a significant scaling of its geographical footprint across the Kingdom.

The new state-of-the-art facilities are strategically located in Ghadeer F]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274145418/burjeel-holdings-expands-physiotherabia-network-with-8-new-centres-in-saudi-arabia Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:38:18 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274145418/burjeel-holdings-expands-physiotherabia-network-with-8-new-centres-in-saudi-arabia <![CDATA[Sky News Arabia Academy signs MoU with Saudi Press Agency]]> RIYADH, 1st March, 2024 (WAM) -- Sky News Arabia Academy, a subsidiary of the International Media Investments (IMI), has announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) during its participation in the Human Capability Initiative 2024 (HCI), held at the King Abdulaziz Convention Centre in Riyadh.

The signing of the MoU is in line with the objectives of Sky N]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274143187/sky-news-arabia-academy-signs-mou-with-saudi-press-agency Fri, 01 Mar 2024 13:21:26 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274143187/sky-news-arabia-academy-signs-mou-with-saudi-press-agency <![CDATA[RAK Ruler receives Consul-General of Netherlands]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today at his palace in the Saqr bin Mohammed City, Dr. Carel Richter, Consul-General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Dubai and the Northern Emirates.

The RAK Ruler and the Consul-General of the Netherlands discussed ways of bolstering their countries' cooperation acro]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274141809/rak-ruler-receives-consul-general-of-netherlands Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:41:05 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274141809/rak-ruler-receives-consul-general-of-netherlands <![CDATA[Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi attends 2024 edition of Arab Aviation Summit]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 28th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that the aviation industry is a fundamental pillar for achieving comprehensive development and a vital tributary for promoting economic growth and building a better and more sustainable future for next generations.

He made this statement while attending the 11th Arab Aviat]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274140755/saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-attends-2024-edition-of-arab-aviation-summit Wed, 28 Feb 2024 13:28:20 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274140755/saud-bin-saqr-al-qasimi-attends-2024-edition-of-arab-aviation-summit <![CDATA[Emirates Rulers condole Saudi King on death of Prince Fahd bin Abdul Mohsen]]> ABU DHABI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Fahd bin Abdul Mohsen bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Al Saud.

The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi of S]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274139224/emirates-rulers-condole-saudi-king-on-death-of-prince-fahd-bin-abdul-mohsen Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:08:17 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274139224/emirates-rulers-condole-saudi-king-on-death-of-prince-fahd-bin-abdul-mohsen <![CDATA[Emirates Rulers condole Saudi King over passing of mother of Prince Khalid bin Saad]]> ABU DHABI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate condolence messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of the mother of Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The messages were sent by Their Highnesses the Rulers, Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasi]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274139135/emirates-rulers-condole-saudi-king-over-passing-of-mother-of-prince-khalid-bin-saad Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:45:38 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274139135/emirates-rulers-condole-saudi-king-over-passing-of-mother-of-prince-khalid-bin-saad <![CDATA[UAE leaders condole Saudi King on death of Prince Fahd bin Abdul Mohsen]]> ABU DHABI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of Prince Fahd bin Abdul Mohsen bin Abdullah bin Jalawi Al Saud.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His High]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274138902/uae-leaders-condole-saudi-king-on-death-of-prince-fahd-bin-abdul-mohsen Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:38:00 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274138902/uae-leaders-condole-saudi-king-on-death-of-prince-fahd-bin-abdul-mohsen <![CDATA[UAE leaders condole Saudi King on death of mother of Prince Khalid bin Saad]]> ABU DHABI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia on the death of the mother of Prince Khalid bin Saad bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and H]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274138849/uae-leaders-condole-saudi-king-on-death-of-mother-of-prince-khalid-bin-saad Tue, 27 Feb 2024 05:21:13 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274138849/uae-leaders-condole-saudi-king-on-death-of-mother-of-prince-khalid-bin-saad <![CDATA[RAK Ruler receives Costa Rican Ambassador]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 26th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received today, at his Palace at the Saqr bin Mohammed City, Francisco Chacon Hernandez, Ambassador of Costa Rica to the UAE.

RAK Ruler and Ambassador Hernandez discussed prospects for boosting cooperation between their countries across all sectors. They also exchanged views on a n]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274138119/rak-ruler-receives-costa-rican-ambassador Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:54:20 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274138119/rak-ruler-receives-costa-rican-ambassador <![CDATA[UAQ Ruler appoints Executive Director of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation]]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 26th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, has issued an Emiri Decree appointing Executive Director of the emirate's Ports, Customs, and Free Zone Corporation.

Decree No. 1 of 2024 stipulates the appointment of Sheikh Mansour Ibrahim Ahmed Hamad Al Mu'alla as the Executive Director of the Corporation in Umm Al Qaiwain. http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274137871/uaq-ruler-appoints-executive-director-of-ports-customs-and-free-zone-corporation Mon, 26 Feb 2024 08:45:59 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274137871/uaq-ruler-appoints-executive-director-of-ports-customs-and-free-zone-corporation <![CDATA[Joint Statement from Australia, Bahrain, Denmark, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States on Additional Strikes Against the Houthis in Yemen]]> February 24, 2024 - Ottawa, ON - National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

In response to the Houthis' continued attacks against commercial and naval vessels transiting the Red Sea and surrounding waterways, today the militaries of the United States and United Kingdom, with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, the Netherlands, and New Zealand, conducted an additional round of strikes against seve]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:36:22 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274136850/joint-statement-from-australia-bahrain-denmark-canada-the-netherlands-new-zealand-united-kingdom-and-united-states-on-additional-strikes-against-the-houthis-in-yemen <![CDATA[RAK Ruler attends Ras Al Khaimah Half Marathon 2024]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 24th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates enjoys a prestigious position regionally and internationally in terms of hosting and organising major international events and tournaments, thanks to its advanced infrastructure and ambitious vision for this sector, which has made it a global destin]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274136404/rak-ruler-attends-ras-al-khaimah-half-marathon-2024 Sat, 24 Feb 2024 09:03:49 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274136404/rak-ruler-attends-ras-al-khaimah-half-marathon-2024 <![CDATA[Entrepreneurship a fundamental pillar in Ras Al Khaimah's economic strategy: RAK Ruler]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, affirmed that startups based on modern technologies and advanced innovations constitute a key driver for the growth and prosperity of national economies and enhancing their global competitiveness.

He explained that investing in youth, inspiring ideas and transforming t]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274136024/entrepreneurship-a-fundamental-pillar-in-ras-al-khaimah-economic-strategy-rak-ruler Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:09:51 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274136024/entrepreneurship-a-fundamental-pillar-in-ras-al-khaimah-economic-strategy-rak-ruler <![CDATA[Abu Dhabi City Municipality organises running race in city of Riyadh - Abu Dhabi]]> RIYADH, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Municipality of Abu Dhabi City, in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council through the Sub-Municipal Operations Sector - Al Wathba Municipality Centre, organised a running race in the city of Riyadh.

This event comes within the framework of the municipality's keenness to support sports activities and motivate community members to practice various types of sports, to ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274135470/abu-dhabi-city-municipality-organises-running-race-in-city-of-riyadh---abu-dhabi Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:17:10 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274135470/abu-dhabi-city-municipality-organises-running-race-in-city-of-riyadh---abu-dhabi <![CDATA[Saud bin Saqr attends grand opening of Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today attended the grand opening of the Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, the latest addition to the Emirate's luxury hotel portfolio.

In statements marking the opening, Sheikh Saud outlined the emirate's ambitious vision and emphasized a comprehensive strategy to solidif]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274134808/saud-bin-saqr-attends-grand-opening-of-anantara-mina-al-arab-ras-al-khaimah-resort Thu, 22 Feb 2024 19:51:44 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274134808/saud-bin-saqr-attends-grand-opening-of-anantara-mina-al-arab-ras-al-khaimah-resort <![CDATA[UAE rulers congratulate Saudi King on Founding Day]]> EMIRATES, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) -- Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent congratulatory messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the Kingdom's Founding Day. They also sent congratulatory messages to the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz.

The messages were sent by Their ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274134374/uae-rulers-congratulate-saudi-king-on-founding-day Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:23:52 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274134374/uae-rulers-congratulate-saudi-king-on-founding-day <![CDATA[UAE leaders congratulate Saudi King on Founding Day]]> ABU DHABI, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, have sent congratulatory messages to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bi]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274134076/uae-leaders-congratulate-saudi-king-on-founding-day Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:46:05 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274134076/uae-leaders-congratulate-saudi-king-on-founding-day <![CDATA[Sultan bin Ahmed honours Gulf Arabic Language competitions' winners]]> SHARJAH, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, witnessed the closing ceremony of the Gulf Arabic Language Competitions in its fifth edition, held at the Educational Centre for Gulf Arabic Language in the University City of Sharjah.

The ceremony began with the national anthem of the UAE, followed by the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran. http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274133363/sultan-bin-ahmed-honours-gulf-arabic-language-competitions-winners Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:21:47 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274133363/sultan-bin-ahmed-honours-gulf-arabic-language-competitions-winners <![CDATA[Ras Al Khaimah Ruler receives Vietnamese ambassador]]> RAS AL KHAIMH, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received Nguyen Manh Tuan, Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the UAE, at his palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City today. The ambassador paid a courtesy call on H.H. on the occasion of the end of his term of office.

The Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah praised the efforts of the ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274133370/ras-al-khaimah-ruler-receives-vietnamese-ambassador Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:19:54 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274133370/ras-al-khaimah-ruler-receives-vietnamese-ambassador <![CDATA[Sheikh Saud International Prize awarded to Prof. Michael Klein at IWAM 2024]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) - H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, has awarded the 2024 Sheikh Saud International Prize for Materials Science to Professor Michael L. Klein, the Laura H. Carnell Professor of Science at Temple University, USA, for his outstanding contribution to the field of Advanced Materials Science.

The Sheikh Saud International ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274133050/sheikh-saud-international-prize-awarded-to-prof-michael-klein-at-iwam-2024 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:23:22 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274133050/sheikh-saud-international-prize-awarded-to-prof-michael-klein-at-iwam-2024 <![CDATA[Saud bin Saqr receives Rwandan ambassador]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, received in his palace at the Saqr bin Mohammed City, John Mirenge, Ambassador of the Republic of Rwanda to the UAE, who came to greet him.

Sheikh Saud welcomed the ambassador and discussed with him ways to enhance the distinguished bilateral relations with Rwanda in all domains. T]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274133139/saud-bin-saqr-receives-rwandan-ambassador Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:16:41 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274133139/saud-bin-saqr-receives-rwandan-ambassador <![CDATA[Tourism integration boosts UAE's stature on global tourism map: RAK Ruler]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 20th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, highlighted the importance of integration among various government authorities in the UAE to help achieve national tourism goals aimed at boosting the country's global tourism stature and showcasing its diverse culture and past.

He made this statement today during his meeting with ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274132214/tourism-integration-boosts-uae-stature-on-global-tourism-map-rak-ruler Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:32:01 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274132214/tourism-integration-boosts-uae-stature-on-global-tourism-map-rak-ruler <![CDATA[UAE judo team's Karim Abdulaev to face Bulgarian champion in Baku Grand Slam 2024]]> BAKU, 16th February, 2024 (WAM) - Karim Abdulaev, a member of the UAE National Judo Team, is set to kick off his participation in the Baku Grand Slam 2024 starting tomorrow.

Taking place from 16th to 18th February in Baku, Azerbaijan, the tournament is organised under the supervision of the International Judo Federation, with 407 participants from 64 nations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain.

Re]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274128370/uae-judo-team-karim-abdulaev-to-face-bulgarian-champion-in-baku-grand-slam-2024 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:00:24 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274128370/uae-judo-team-karim-abdulaev-to-face-bulgarian-champion-in-baku-grand-slam-2024 <![CDATA[Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah attends annual ceremony of RAK Bank]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 14th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah today attended an annual event celebrating the National Bank of Ras Al Khaimah (RAKBANK)'s achievements in 2023.

H.H. Sheikh Saud acknowledged the strength and stability of the banking sector in Ras Al Khaimah, and its role in accelerating economic growth, which, he said, reinforced]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274126548/ruler-of-ras-al-khaimah-attends-annual-ceremony-of-rak-bank Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:31:22 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274126548/ruler-of-ras-al-khaimah-attends-annual-ceremony-of-rak-bank <![CDATA[UAQ Ruler receives Ambassador of Netherlands]]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 14th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, today received at the Emiri Court, Gerard Paul Marie Hubert Steeghs, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the UAE.

Sheikh Saud welcomed Hubert Steeghs and wished him success in his duties.

The Dutch Ambassador praised their countries' cooperation across various ]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274126173/uaq-ruler-receives-ambassador-of-netherlands Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:45:31 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274126173/uaq-ruler-receives-ambassador-of-netherlands <![CDATA[UAQ Ruler receives Qatari ambassador to UAE]]> UMM AL QAIWAIN, 14th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Qaiwain, today received at the Emiri Court, Dr. Sultan Al Mansouri, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the UAE.

Sheikh Saud welcomed Al Mansouri and wished him success in his new mission of enhancing cooperation between the two countries in all fields.

The two sides discussed rela]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274126174/uaq-ruler-receives-qatari-ambassador-to-uae Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:37:42 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274126174/uaq-ruler-receives-qatari-ambassador-to-uae <![CDATA[RAK Ruler offers condolences on nation's martyr Suleiman Al Shehhi]]> RAS AL KHAIMAH, 13th February, 2024 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today offered his condolences on the death of the martyr of the nation, Suleiman Saeed Mohammed Al Shehhi, who passed away, along with his colleagues, while performing their duties in training the Somali Armed Forces.

Sheikh Saud stressed that the UAE's martyrs' sacrifices would be]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274125457/rak-ruler-offers-condolences-on-nation-martyr-suleiman-al-shehhi Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:24:45 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274125457/rak-ruler-offers-condolences-on-nation-martyr-suleiman-al-shehhi <![CDATA[Ras Al Khaimah Ruler receives Estonian Minister of Education and Research]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274124085/ras-al-khaimah-ruler-receives-estonian-minister-of-education-and-research Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:54:41 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274124085/ras-al-khaimah-ruler-receives-estonian-minister-of-education-and-research <![CDATA[Sharjah Festival for Nabati Poetry concludes, grand finale unveiled]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274123796/sharjah-festival-for-nabati-poetry-concludes-grand-finale-unveiled Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:36:10 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274123796/sharjah-festival-for-nabati-poetry-concludes-grand-finale-unveiled <![CDATA[Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah preforms funeral prayer over body of UAE martyr Suleiman Al Shehhi]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274123311/crown-prince-of-ras-al-khaimah-preforms-funeral-prayer-over-body-of-uae-martyr-suleiman-al-shehhi Sun, 11 Feb 2024 16:17:27 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274123311/crown-prince-of-ras-al-khaimah-preforms-funeral-prayer-over-body-of-uae-martyr-suleiman-al-shehhi <![CDATA[16 Asian countries discuss employing technology to implement innovative initiatives for regulating labour markets]]> DUBAI, 11th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ministers of labour and human resources from 16 Asian countries sending and receiving workers discussed leveraging advanced technology for innovative initiatives aimed at resolving labor disputes and expediting verdicts. They also aimed to strengthen wage protection systems and facilitate skill mobility among participating countries. The focus was on improving labor market regulation]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274123112/16-asian-countries-discuss-employing-technology-to-implement-innovative-initiatives-for-regulating-labour-markets Sun, 11 Feb 2024 11:45:27 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274123112/16-asian-countries-discuss-employing-technology-to-implement-innovative-initiatives-for-regulating-labour-markets <![CDATA[EDGE to collaborate with Turkish Aerospace Industries on advanced airborne-domain projects]]> http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274120677/edge-to-collaborate-with-turkish-aerospace-industries-on-advanced-airborne-domain-projects Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:13:32 GMT http://www.saudiarabianews.net/news/274120677/edge-to-collaborate-with-turkish-aerospace-industries-on-advanced-airborne-domain-projects