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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Host
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
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Saudi Arabia Replaces CEO Of Futuristic Mega-City NEOM Amid Rising Scepticism
Saudi Arabia announced that it was replacing the chief executive of its futuristic mega-city NEOM as scepticism mounts over the Gulf kingdom's most ambitious development projects.
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Kuwait Building Fire: Bodies Of 45 Indians, Air Force Aircraft On Standby
Kuwait Thursday said authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers as the Gulf Kingdom vowed to promptly investigate the incident.
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Rafael Nadal Sees 'Potential' In Saudi Arabia As He Signs Up As Tennis Ambassador
Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional tournaments as part of a broader sports push.
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Saudi Arabia Used "Explosive Weapons" To Kill Hundreds Of Migrants: Report
Saudi border guards have fired "explosive weapons" on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross through Yemen into the Gulf kingdom, killing hundreds since last year, Human Rights Watch said on Monday.
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After More Than A Decade, Saudi Arabia, Syria To Reopen Embassies: Report
Saudi Arabia and Syria are in talks on resuming consular services, Saudi state media said Thursday, more than a decade after the Gulf kingdom cut ties with President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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Countries Eager To Sign Free Trade Agreements With India: Commerce Minister
Textile Minister Piyush Goyal said talks are underway with the European Union, Gulf countries, Canada and the United Kingdom for free trade agreements (FTA) and the FTAs with two developed economies of the UAE and Australia will be enforced in this year alone.
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Phil Mickelson Says He Does Not "Condone Human Rights Violations" On Eve Of New Series
Phil Mickelson said Wednesday he does not condone human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, on the eve of the first tournament of the divisive LIV Golf Invitational Series near London funded by the Gulf kingdom
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Saudi Consortium Completes Takeover Of Newcastle United
A Saudi-led consortium completed its takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United on Thursday despite warnings from Amnesty International that the deal represented "sportswashing" of the Gulf kingdom's human rights record.
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Qatar Emir Lands In Saudi Arabia For Landmark Summit
Qatar's ruler was greeted by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on arrival in the kingdom Tuesday for a summit that could yield breakthroughs in a three-year regional crisis.
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US To Send 21 Saudi Trainees Back After Army Base Shooting Probe
The United States will send 21 Saudi military trainees back to the Gulf kingdom after an investigation into the fatal shooting of three American sailors last month, the Justice Department announced Monday.
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India Signs Deal With Saudi Arabia To Launch RuPay Card In The Kingdom
India on Tuesday signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to launch the RuPay card in the country, making it the third nation in the West Asia to initiate India's digital payment system which will benefit not only the 2.6 million Indians in the Gulf Kingdom but also Haj and Umrah pilgrims.
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Saudi To Host Top Leaders At Business Summit Dubbed "Davos Of The Desert"
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day high-profile financial summit, being attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other world leaders, aimed at drawing foreign investors to help the Gulf Kingdom diversify its oil-based economy.
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Saudi Crown Prince Lashes Out At Arch-Rival Iran Over Tanker Attacks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused arch-rival Iran of attacks on oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according to an interview published on Sunday.
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Son Of Killed Journalist Khashoggi Leaves Saudi Arabia For US
The son of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Salah, and his family have left the Gulf kingdom after the government lifted a travel ban, Human Rights Watch said Thursday.
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FIFA Confirms Saudi Arabia As 2034 World Cup Host
FIFA on Wednesday confirmed that Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup, underlining the Gulf kingdom's growing influence in world sport despite criticism of the country's human rights record.
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Saudi Arabia Replaces CEO Of Futuristic Mega-City NEOM Amid Rising Scepticism
Saudi Arabia announced that it was replacing the chief executive of its futuristic mega-city NEOM as scepticism mounts over the Gulf kingdom's most ambitious development projects.
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Kuwait Building Fire: Bodies Of 45 Indians, Air Force Aircraft On Standby
Kuwait Thursday said authorities have identified the bodies of 45 Indians and three Filipino nationals killed in the tragic fire incident in a building housing foreign workers as the Gulf Kingdom vowed to promptly investigate the incident.
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Rafael Nadal Sees 'Potential' In Saudi Arabia As He Signs Up As Tennis Ambassador
Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional tournaments as part of a broader sports push.
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Saudi Arabia Used "Explosive Weapons" To Kill Hundreds Of Migrants: Report
Saudi border guards have fired "explosive weapons" on Ethiopian migrants trying to cross through Yemen into the Gulf kingdom, killing hundreds since last year, Human Rights Watch said on Monday.
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After More Than A Decade, Saudi Arabia, Syria To Reopen Embassies: Report
Saudi Arabia and Syria are in talks on resuming consular services, Saudi state media said Thursday, more than a decade after the Gulf kingdom cut ties with President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
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Countries Eager To Sign Free Trade Agreements With India: Commerce Minister
Textile Minister Piyush Goyal said talks are underway with the European Union, Gulf countries, Canada and the United Kingdom for free trade agreements (FTA) and the FTAs with two developed economies of the UAE and Australia will be enforced in this year alone.
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Phil Mickelson Says He Does Not "Condone Human Rights Violations" On Eve Of New Series
Phil Mickelson said Wednesday he does not condone human rights violations in Saudi Arabia, on the eve of the first tournament of the divisive LIV Golf Invitational Series near London funded by the Gulf kingdom
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Saudi Consortium Completes Takeover Of Newcastle United
A Saudi-led consortium completed its takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United on Thursday despite warnings from Amnesty International that the deal represented "sportswashing" of the Gulf kingdom's human rights record.
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Qatar Emir Lands In Saudi Arabia For Landmark Summit
Qatar's ruler was greeted by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on arrival in the kingdom Tuesday for a summit that could yield breakthroughs in a three-year regional crisis.
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US To Send 21 Saudi Trainees Back After Army Base Shooting Probe
The United States will send 21 Saudi military trainees back to the Gulf kingdom after an investigation into the fatal shooting of three American sailors last month, the Justice Department announced Monday.
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India Signs Deal With Saudi Arabia To Launch RuPay Card In The Kingdom
India on Tuesday signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia to launch the RuPay card in the country, making it the third nation in the West Asia to initiate India's digital payment system which will benefit not only the 2.6 million Indians in the Gulf Kingdom but also Haj and Umrah pilgrims.
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Saudi To Host Top Leaders At Business Summit Dubbed "Davos Of The Desert"
Saudi Arabia on Tuesday inaugurated a three-day high-profile financial summit, being attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other world leaders, aimed at drawing foreign investors to help the Gulf Kingdom diversify its oil-based economy.
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Saudi Crown Prince Lashes Out At Arch-Rival Iran Over Tanker Attacks
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman accused arch-rival Iran of attacks on oil tankers in a vital Gulf shipping channel, adding he "won't hesitate" to tackle any threats to the kingdom, according to an interview published on Sunday.
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Son Of Killed Journalist Khashoggi Leaves Saudi Arabia For US
The son of murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Salah, and his family have left the Gulf kingdom after the government lifted a travel ban, Human Rights Watch said Thursday.
