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Drivers rest as they wait for the coming pilgrims flight at the Hajj terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Hundreds of thousands of Muslims have arrived in the kingdom to participate in the annual Hajj pilgrimage, a ritual required of all able-bodied Muslims at least once in their life. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)
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From Jeddah to Joburg: Saudi Airlines resumes direct flights in time for summer tourism

Johannesburg - Saudi Airlines has announced the resumption of its direct flights…

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Zoe Saldana, left and Freida Pinto pose for photographers upon arrival for the 'Women in Film' event during the The Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023.
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WATCH: Bollywood and Hollywood stars come together for Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival

Stars including Michelle Rodriguez, Sofía Vergara and Diane Kruger attended a gala…

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Mohammed Al Turki, Will Smith, Jomana Alrashid pose for photographers upon arrival at the opening film premiere of 'HWJN' during the The Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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WATCH: Will Smith opens up about personal life struggles at Saudi Arabia’s The Red Sea Film Festival

Jeddah: Will Smith alluded to his recent troubles during an event for…

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A Qatar Airways flight pases above a road sign as it prepares to land at Heathrow airport in west London on June 8, 2020. Spanish infrastructure giant Ferrovial announced it is offloading its remaining 25 percent stake in London's Heathrow Airport to a French private equity group and Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. After owning the UK travel hub for 17 years, Ferrovial said on November 29, 2023, it had reached a 2.37 billion pound ($3.01 billion) deal with Paris-based Ardian and Riyahd's Public Investment Fund (PIF).
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Saudi wealth fund scoops up 10% of London Heathrow airport

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is to buy ten % of London's…

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audi Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz (R), Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region, welcoming Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and members of his delegation, in Riyadh
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BRICS Leaders: Brazilian President Lula da Silva embarks on official visit to Saudi Arabia

In a significant diplomatic move, Brazil's President Lula da Silva landed in…

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MBS during BRICS summit on Gaza.
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Gaza onslaught: What Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) told BRICS leaders

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia's crown prince, His Royal Highness(HRH) Prince Mohammed bin Salman…

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His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister. Human Capability Initiative.
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Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030: Human Capability Initiative to launch in Riyadh

Riyadh - Saudi Arabia's Prime Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin…

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Saudi Arabia’s strategic leap into the global gaming arena: Video game dominance

Saudi Arabia is strategically positioning itself as a major player in the…

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Mohammed Bin Salman Misk Foundation and eWTP Arabia Capital join forces for Saudi youth
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HRH Prince Mohammed Bin Salman’s Misk Foundation and eWTP Arabia Capital join forces for Saudi youth innovation

In a landmark collaboration, Misk Foundation and eWTP Arabia Capital have united…

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, foreground right, shakes hands with delegates as he welcomes the five Arab and Islamic counterparts, far from left, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki, and Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha prior to their meeting at the Diaoyutai state guesthouse in Beijing, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023. China's foreign minister welcomed five Arab and Islamic counterparts to Beijing on Monday, saying his country would work with "our brothers and sisters" in the Arab and Islamic world to try to end the fighting in Gaza as soon as possible.
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China welcomes Arab and Muslim foreign ministers for talks on ending the war in Gaza

BEIJING (AP) — China’s top diplomat welcomed four Arab foreign ministers and…

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