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Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations
1 year, 6 months ago

Saudi Arabia, China’s tourists and Sino-Saudi relations

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia and China’s strengthening relationship is increasingly important to both Riyadh and Beijing as the kingdom pushes ahead with Vision 2030 and China with its Belt and Road Initiative. In March, Saudi Tourism Authority CEO Fahd Hamidaddin met with China’s Vice Minister of Culture and Tourism Rao Quan to discuss launching joint tourism initiatives aimed at helping the kingdom …

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A ‘middle kingdom’ dawns on India’s west
1 year, 7 months ago

A ‘middle kingdom’ dawns on India’s west

The Hindu  

The 32nd Arab League Summit held in Jeddah was unique in multiple ways. The Saudi angle These subtle nuances would hint at the emergence of Saudi Arabia under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the main arbiter of the Arab world’s agenda for the foreseeable future. During the months of the run-up to this summit, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman …

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Nintendo reveals The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s final trailer
1 year, 8 months ago

Nintendo reveals The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s final trailer

Hindustan Times  

Nintendo finally released the most anticipated final trailer of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, prior to one month before it was released. Image Credit: Nintendo Breath of The Wild’s sequel featured a three minute trailer that reveals vistas of Hyrule, major character return, new friendly faces and one old not so gold foe. Fans took Reddit and …

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Saudi envoy says relationship with India will be upgraded to 'highest level'
1 year, 10 months ago

Saudi envoy says relationship with India will be upgraded to 'highest level'

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Underlining the strong relationship between the Kingdom and India, Saleh Eid Al Husseini, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to India said that he wants to bring this relationship to the highest level. Speaking on the celebrations of the Kingdom’s founding day here, the envoy said he was happy to have strong and friendly relationship between the …

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Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is now Saudi Prime Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is now Saudi Prime Minister

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz named his son and heir Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the kingdom's Prime Minister and his second son Prince Khalid as Defence Minister, a royal decree said on Tuesday. The reshuffle kept another son, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, as Energy Minister, the royal decree, carried by state news agency SPA, said. Foreign Minister Prince …

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Arrest of Saudi for lying to FBI shows kingdom’s reach in US
2 years, 5 months ago

Arrest of Saudi for lying to FBI shows kingdom’s reach in US

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — It began with a message that appeared on Danah al-Mayouf’s phone from an anonymous Instagram account — a promise to help her “crush” a $5 million lawsuit she faced from a pro-government Saudi fashion model. The scenes drew scathing criticism from fellow Democrats and rights groups after Biden had vowed to treat the kingdom like …

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Elon Musk faces off with Saudi Prince Talal over Twitter sale
2 years, 8 months ago

Elon Musk faces off with Saudi Prince Talal over Twitter sale

Al Jazeera  

The Tesla owner has questioned Saudi Arabia’s role in the tech company after the prince ‘rejects’ the proposed deal. Elon Musk has questioned Saudi Arabia’s role in Twitter Inc after Saudi Arabia’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal tweeted his opposition to the billionaire entrepreneur’s offer to buy the social media company. The prince tweeted on Thursday from his verified account that …

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Richard Mandella back in Kentucky Derby picture after Forbidden Kingdom’s win
2 years, 10 months ago

Richard Mandella back in Kentucky Derby picture after Forbidden Kingdom’s win

LA Times  

Trainer Richard Mandella wasn’t sure he would find himself in this spot, but now that he‘s here, he’s starting to feel pretty comfortable. Saturday, his 3-year-old colt Forbidden Kingdom dominated from the gate to win the Grade 2 $400,000 San Felipe Stakes by 5¾ lengths. Forbidden Kingdom earned 50 Kentucky Derby qualifying points, meaning the horse is all but assured …

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Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to fund
2 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco worth $80B to fund

The Hindu  

Saudi Arabia said Sunday it will transfer 4% of the stock in the state-run oil giant Aramco to a sovereign wealth fund, an infusion valued at nearly $80 billion as the kingdom tries to overhaul its energy-dependent economy. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the assertive son of King Salman, made the decision to transfer the stock, the state media …

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New finds at Sanxingdui Ruins site shed more light on ancient kingdom's culture
3 years, 4 months ago

New finds at Sanxingdui Ruins site shed more light on ancient kingdom's culture

China Daily  

A large bronze mask unearthed in May is one of more than 500 relics discovered in recent months at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in Sichuan province. A unique bronze artifact from the No 3 pit features a man carrying a bronze vessel known as a zun that has a round rim and a square body, said Ran Honglin, an archaeologist …

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Saudi court denies activist’s appeal, upholds her travel ban
3 years, 9 months ago

Saudi court denies activist’s appeal, upholds her travel ban

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Loujain al-Hathloul whose 1001-day detention drew fierce international criticism of the kingdom’s human rights …

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Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti 2020: Legendary warrior's birthday celebrated today; lesser-known facts about Maratha kingdom's second ruler
4 years, 7 months ago

Sambhaji Maharaj Jayanti 2020: Legendary warrior's birthday celebrated today; lesser-known facts about Maratha kingdom's second ruler

Firstpost  

Sambhaji Maharaj’s birth anniversary is celebrated across Maharashtra and other parts of India on 14 May. The eldest son of Chhatrapati Shivaji, he was the second ruler of the Maratha Kingdom. It was Sambhaji who led the Maratha army i n the victorious campaign of Kolwan in 1672 along with Peshwa Moropant Pingle. Noted Historian YG Bhave in his book …

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman hosts CIA chief day after US charges three people for spying on Twitter users critical to royal family
5 years, 2 months ago

Saudi Arabia's King Salman hosts CIA chief day after US charges three people for spying on Twitter users critical to royal family

Firstpost  

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman hosted the Central Intelligence Agency’s director Thursday, state media said, after three people were charged in the United States with spying on Twitter users critical of the royal family Riyadh: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman hosted the Central Intelligence Agency’s director Thursday, state media said, after three people were charged in the United States with spying on …

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In Saudi Arabia, criticism of MBS increases after oil attack
5 years, 3 months ago

In Saudi Arabia, criticism of MBS increases after oil attack

Al Jazeera  

Some members of ruling family and business elite express frustration with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership. Some members of Saudi Arabia‘s ruling family and business elite have expressed frustration with the leadership of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following the largest-ever attack on the kingdom’s oil infrastructure last month. “There is a lot of resentment” about the crown prince’s …

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Saudi Arabia's ruling family begin to turn on Mohammed bin Salman after oil refinery strike
5 years, 3 months ago

Saudi Arabia's ruling family begin to turn on Mohammed bin Salman after oil refinery strike

Daily Mail  

Saudi Arabia's ruling family have begun to turn on Mohammed bin Salman after an oil refinery strike last month sparked fears the crown prince cannot defend his kingdom. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Jeddah earlier this month A satellite image shows the aftermath of strike on an …

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Saudi Arabia criticized over human rights by 36 countries
5 years, 10 months ago

Saudi Arabia criticized over human rights by 36 countries

CNN  

CNN — Thirty-six countries have signed an open letter criticizing Saudi Arabia’s human rights record. It urges Saudi Arabia to release human rights activists jailed for “exercising their fundamental freedoms” and to “disclose all information available” about the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. “I call upon Saudi Arabia to ensure that all members of the public including human rights defenders …

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Rights groups call for access to Saudi detainees
5 years, 11 months ago

Rights groups call for access to Saudi detainees

Al Jazeera  

Rights groups have called on Saudi Arabia to grant them access to detainees in the kingdom a day after British parliamentarians threatened to publish their own report detailing allegations of mistreatment unless Riyadh allows them in by next week. Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch on Friday called on Saudi Arabia to allow independent monitors to meet detainees, including women’s …

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