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Saudi Arabia Offers Clarification on Incident with US Delegation
asmaa - Saudi Arabia has addressed a recent incident involving Rabbi Abraham Cooper, who was asked to remove his religious head covering, known as a kippah, before entering Diriyah Gate.
UAE announces bolstering of trade relations worth $4.3 billion with Brazil
asmaa - The UAE and Brazil are collaborating to strengthen their already flourishing $4.3bn trade partnership. Juma Al Kait, Assistant Under-Secretary for International Trade Affairs at the Ministry of Economy, lauded the resilience of the UAE-Brazil trade...
Suadi Airline celebrates its first anniversary, targets $20bn GDP, 200,000 jobs
asmaa - Riyadh Air commemorates its inaugural year as it accelerates preparations for its anticipated launch in 2025, aiming to revolutionize air travel with sustainability at its core while setting new benchmarks for reliability, comfort, and service...
Elon Musk Opens xAI’s chatbot Grok to Public Source
asmaa - The decision to transition to open source provides the general public with unrestricted access to explore and manipulate the underlying code of the technology.
Saudi Arabia: Gates for Umrah Pilgrims Allocated at Grand Mosque for Ramadan
asmaa - The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has allocated specific entrances at the Grand Mosque in Makkah to accommodate pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia: RCRC Launches Construction of Al-Uruba Park in Riyadh
asmaa - The Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) has announced the commencement of construction for Al-Uruba Park, a significant component of the ‘Green Riyadh’ program, aimed at enhancing the city's environmental...
Saudi Arabia sets Regulation Suspending Government Services Amid Ramadan
asmaa - Monday marked the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia, and with it came the implementation of the Regulation for Suspending Government Services. In the event that essential government services are temporarily or permanently...
Saudi Ministry launches national plan to preserve cultural heritage assets
asmaa - The Ministry of Culture has initiated the national plan project, a significant endeavor aimed at collecting, documenting, archiving, and managing various facets of cultural heritage within Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia and China introduce new air routes to boost connectivity
asmaa - Saudi Arabia and China are bolstering air connectivity with the introduction of a new air route between the two nations.
Saudi Arabia announces the start date of Ramadan 2024.
asmaa - Saudi Arabia's Islamic authorities have officially declared March 11 as the commencement of Ramadan for the year 2024.
39 Fuel Stations Closed by Saudi Authorities for Violations
asmaa - Saudi authorities have recently taken action against 39 fuel stations suspected of fraudulent practices aimed at altering the quantities of fuel dispensed at their pumps.
Indonesia: 18 Dead, 5 Missing, 46,000 Evacuated After Floods, Landslide
asmaa - Electricity services remained disrupted across various regions of Sumatra following the calamity.
UAE Applauds UN Ceasefire Resolution for Sudanese Crisis Resolution
asmaa - The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses optimism regarding the ceasefire's potential to resolve the crisis among Sudanese factions.
Saudi Arabia announces the launch of HMS "Onaiza" to enhance maritime security
asmaa - During Thursday's launch ceremony of His Majesty's Ship "Onaiza" in Jeddah, Lieutenant-General Fayyadh bin Hamed Al-Ruwaili presided over the event, standing in for the Minister of Defense, Prince Khalid bin Salman.
NCM Reports Magnitude 6 Earthquake in Southern Iran with No Impact
asmaa - On Tuesday, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) reported a magnitude 6 earthquake occurring in Southern Iran.
Oman introduces plans for 31 billion dollars in tourism investment by 2040
asmaa - Oman intends to supervise investments worth $31 billion in its tourism sector by 2040, as indicated by Azzan Qassim Al Busaidi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism.
Saudi Arabia: 14,955 Illegal Residents Apprehended in Week
asmaa - In Saudi Arabia, a series of joint field campaigns has resulted in the apprehension of 14,955 individuals who violated residency, work, and border security regulations, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to upholding its stringent laws.
UAE Initiates EcoMark Framework to Advance Green Trade for MSMEs
asmaa - The UAE has announced the activation of a novel EcoMark Global Framework initiative in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and the Presidency of COP28.
FAA Gives Boeing 90-Day Deadline to Fix Quality Concerns
asmaa - The US Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) has issued Boeing a 90-day ultimatum, demanding the development of a comprehensive action plan to rectify systemic quality-control issues and align with non-negotiable safety standards.
China Rolls Over $2bn Loan to Bolster Pakistan Economy
asmaa - According to media reports in Pakistan, China has purportedly extended a $2 billion loan to Pakistan.
TGA Implements Suspension for E-hailing Drivers Cancelling Trips Frequently
asmaa - Effective as of Wednesday, revised regulations governing the operations of taxis, taxi aggregators, and e-hailing vehicles have been implemented, as announced by the Transport General Authority (TGA).
Saudi minister announces the launch of first Saudi School of Public Policy
asmaa - Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman inaugurated the School of Public Policy, the first institution for advanced studies in public policy in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia: Two Companies Fined SR800000 for violation of Competition Law
asmaa - The General Authority for Competition (GAC) in Saudi Arabia has imposed fines totaling SR800,000 ($213,000) on two companies for violating the Saudi Competition Law.
Saudi Arabia Ministry: execution of seven individuals for terrorism offences
asmaa - Saudi Arabia executed seven individuals on Tuesday for terrorism-related offenses, as announced by the Ministry of Interior. These individuals were found guilty of creating and funding terrorist organizations and entities.