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Somalia announced on Monday the signing of a military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, amid increasing geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region witnessing proxy rivalries between Gulf monarchies. The agreement was signed by Somali Defense Minister Ahmad Moallim Fiqi and Saudi Defense...
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A growing controversy has emerged following claims that Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted financier, allegedly laid the sacred Kiswah of the Kaaba on the floor after it was shipped directly from Saudi Arabia. The Kiswah, the intricately embroidered cloth that covers Islam’s holiest site, the Kaaba...
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Prince William, heir to the British throne, has arrived in Riyadh for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade, energy, and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. His visit begins with a private meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a tour of the historic...
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Syria and Saudi Arabia have announced the signing of a landmark agreement valued at approximately one billion dollars aimed at upgrading Syria’s telecommunications infrastructure. The deal reflects a renewed phase of cooperation between the two countries, following a period of diplomatic rapprochement...
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The United States has approved a potential $3 billion sale of maintenance and support services for F-15 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, according to a statement released by the Pentagon on Tuesday. The authorization, granted by the US State Department and formally notified to Congress, covers a range...
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Society
Ocp Maintenance Solutions, a subsidiary of the Ocp Group specializing in industrial maintenance solutions, has announced the opening of its first subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, based in Riyadh, marking a significant milestone in its international growth strategy. The new entity, operating under the name...
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Turkey will not join the bilateral defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, a source close to the Saudi military confirmed to AFP on Saturday. This follows statements in mid-January from the Turkish foreign minister suggesting that Ankara was negotiating to join the pact. Speculation had...
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Facing tighter budgets despite oil revenues calculated at around $80 per barrel, Saudi Arabia is increasingly relying on domestic sources to fund its development ambitions. The kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), recently convened a group of the country’s wealthiest...
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Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, focusing on recent political and security developments in Syria as well as ongoing efforts related to the Gaza peace process, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. During...
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Environment
A fascinating world map highlights nations that stand out for their absence of permanent rivers, natural forests, or standing armies, challenging common assumptions about global geography and national defense. These countries, often small islands or arid expanses, have adapted uniquely to their environmental...
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Sport
French driver Sébastien Loeb finished sixth on Sunday in the seventh car stage of the Dakar Rally 2026, maintaining his position in the overall standings after a demanding day in the Saudi desert. The stage, contested between Riyadh and Wadi Ad-Dawasir, was dominated by Ford and Toyota, with...
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