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      Two Holy Mosques Affairs removes physical distancing stickers from all sites in the Grand Mosque. Photo: SPA
      Play22:48:53
      Grand Mosque to open at full capacity as Saudi Arabia relaxes Covid-19 measures

      Kingdom removes requirement to wear masks in open spaces while observing social distancing rules

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 17, 2021
      Saudi Arabia’s National Investment Strategy, one of the main pillars of its Vision 2030 programme, is expected to contribute to the growth and diversification of the local economy. Photo: AP
      Saudi Arabia launches new strategy to attract annual FDI worth $103.4bn

      The kingdom also expects to increase its domestic investment to about SAR 1.7 trillion by 2030 and increase the private sector’s contribution to the economy

      BusinessOctober 11, 2021
      The Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the United Nations, Ambassador Abdallah Mouallimi
      Saudi Arabia calls on UN to hold Houthis accountable

      Kingdom demands action after attacks on its civilians

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 11, 2021
      Visitors at the Riyadh International Book Fair, which is running until October 10. Reuters
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      Saudi publishing chief says it's a 'very exciting time' for kingdom's literary sector

      Almost 1,000 publishing houses from 30 countries are participating in the Riyadh International Book Fair 2021

      BooksOctober 08, 2021
      Tens of thousands of Muslims move around the Kaaba, at the centre of the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj in Makkah in 2011. Photo: AP
      Saudi Arabia introduces biometric smartphone app for visas

      Kingdom becomes first country in the world to allow registration of biometrics on smartphones

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 07, 2021
      The departure terminal of Abha International Airport, in south-west Saudi Arabia. Photo: AP
      Saudi-led coalition intercepts drone attack on Abha airport

      Coalition says the Houthi attack, which injured four, constitutes a war crime

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 07, 2021
      Falconry has been an integral part of Bedouin history on the Arabian Peninsula for more than 10,000 years. Reuters
      Play39:51:28
      World's largest falconry exhibition opens in Riyadh

      Event aims to preserve Saudi heritage and raise awareness of different breeds

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 05, 2021
      Izuru Shimmura, Consul General of Japan, is visiting Jeddah promoting the 'historical friendship' shared by his country and Saudi Arabia. Photo: Consul General of Japan in Jeddah
      Saudi youth's growing 'fascination' for Japanese language, anime and arts

      Consul General in Jeddah impressed by young citizens' interest in learning about his country

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 05, 2021
      Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Adel Al Jubeir, receives his French counterpart, Jean-Yves Le Drian, in Riyadh.
      Saudi and French foreign ministers discuss trade relations in Riyadh

      Trade between the countries was worth nearly $10 billion before Covid-19

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 03, 2021
      An initiative to set aside jobs for Saudi citizens is under way as part of the country's Saudisation programme. AP
      More jobs for Saudi citizens at supermarkets, restaurants and cafes

      Saudisation programme to create more opportunities for nationals in the kingdom

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 03, 2021
      Mohammed Shahid Alam, the Indian Consul General in Jeddah. Credited to the Indian Consulate in Jeddah
      Saudi Arabia and India: from spices and silk to security and defence

      Indian consul general in Jeddah says warmth and goodwill have helped nurture a deep diplomatic relationship

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 03, 2021
      Janet Alberda, Netherlands ambassador to Saudi Arabia, with Saudi politician Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al Issa, General Secretary of the Muslim World League. Photo: @jaalberda
      Dutch envoy to Saudi Arabia celebrates 150 years of ties

      European country working with kingdom on energy, water and building greenhouses in the desert

      Saudi ArabiaOctober 01, 2021
      Prince Al Waleed bin Talal visits Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled in 2018. Photo: Princess Reem Al Waleed
      Play27:15:33
      Saudi Princess Rima bint Talal prays for tragic 'Sleeping Prince' in video post

      Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled's family have not given up hope of his recovery

      Saudi ArabiaSeptember 27, 2021
      A Saudi woman gestures after she received the first dose of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia December 17, 2020. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri
      Saudi Arabia to offer Covid-19 booster shots to over-60s

      The kingdom has administered more than 41 million vaccine doses to date

      GulfSeptember 27, 2021
      Wid Enani, founder of Live to Give, hands out gift boxes on Saudi National Day in Jeddah.
      Play2:40:42
      Young Saudis find new ways to give back on National Day

      Seventh Neighbour project emphasises how people should care for those close to them

      Saudi ArabiaSeptember 23, 2021
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