Saudi minister targets food production localization and aviation cooperation during Brazil visit

RIYADH: Food production localization and aviation were areas of focus as a senior Saudi minister met with leading Brazilian companies during a trip to the South American country. The Kingdom’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar AlKhorayef, held talks with executives from Minerva Foods and JBS, which are prominent in the red meat and…

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Development of Riyadh’s King Abdulaziz Park gets underway

RIYADH: A three-year project to develop King Abdulaziz Park in the nation’s capital is underway following the completion of a design competition, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced on Wednesday. The winning design was one of several presented by four international companies and once completed will cover about 4.3 million sq. meters. It comprises…

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Global media watchdogs, human rights groups call on Biden to pressure Netanyahu regarding rising journalist deaths in Gaza

In letters signed by the Committee to Protect Journalists and seven other human rights and press freedom organizations, President Joe Biden is being urged to press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the rising number of journalists killed in the Gaza Strip and the near total ban on international media entering the enclave. The letters…

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Saudi Arabia closes July sukuk issuance at $856m 

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia completed its riyal-denominated sukuk issuance for July at SR3.21 billion ($855.7 million), according to the National Debt Management Center.   The level once again remained above SR3 billion, following a June issuance level of SR4.4 billion, SR3.23 billion in May, SR7.39 billion in April, and SR4.4 billion in March.  NDMC revealed that the Shariah-compliant…

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Riyadh rent hike drives demand for home ownership

RIYADH: The Kingdom’s capital has experienced a significant surge in apartment rental prices in recent years, making it increasingly difficult for many residents to afford suitable accommodation. This sharp rise in rental costs has led to a growing trend among Riyadh’s population to prioritize home ownership over renting, as they seek to gain more stability…

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Last group of Hajj pilgrims leaves via Madinah airport

RIYADH: The last group of Hajj pilgrims left the Kingdom via Madinah’s Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport on Sunday evening. 320 pilgrims departed the holy city for Kertajati, Indonesia and a farewell ceremony was held for them by Saudia, concluding its operations for Hajj 2024. Saudia flights provided quality services to enhance the Hajj…

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Mermaids make waves in the Red Sea

JEDDAH: Inspired by mythical sea-dwelling creatures, a diving center in Jeddah is offering a first-of-its-kind mermaid diving course for those wanting to splash around in cool waters during the summer. Scuba Schools International at Al-Haddad Scuba in the coastal city offers a whimsical yet invigorating experience for those in search of an aquatic adventure. All…

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