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NewsDesk MC March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 air defence, arms agreements, defence cooperation, defence investment, drone warfare, geopolitical strategy, Gulf diplomacy, International Relations, Iran conflict, kyiv, Middle East security, military technology, mohammed bin Salman, riyadh, Russia Ukraine war, saudi arabia, security cooperation, ukraine, US military supplies, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, weapons supply

Ukraine, Saudi Arabia forge defence pact as Kyiv seeks Gulf backing amid U.S. supply concerns

Riyadh – Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation agreement on Friday during an unannounced visit by Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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NewsDesk MC March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 desalination, donald trump, energy crisis, energy security, gas prices, geopolitical risk, global trade routes, Gulf infrastructure, hezbollah, iran, israel, lebanon, maritime security, Middle East conflict, military escalation, missile strikes, oil markets, riyadh, Strait of Hormuz, tehran, united states

Gulf infrastructure at risk as Iran warns of retaliation over U.S. ultimatum

Tel Aviv — Iran warned on Monday it would target energy, water and technology infrastructure across Gulf states if the

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NewsDesk MC March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 Arab states, Beijing Agreement, bilateral relations, cross border attacks, diplomatic crisis, diplomatic expulsion, foreign ministry, gcc, geopolitical risk, Gulf Security, international law, iran, Middle East tensions, military attache, persona non grata, regional escalation, riyadh, saudi arabia, security policy, sovereignty, UNSC Resolution 2817

Saudi expels Iranian military staff, cites violations after reported attacks

Riyadh— Saudi Arabia has expelled several Iranian military officials and condemned what it described as “blatant” attacks by Iran against

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NewsDesk MC November 7, 2025 creative industries, cross-cultural, cultural diplomacy, cultural exchange, global communication, language diversity, language preservation, linguistic heritage, literature translation, riyadh, saudi arabia, translation careers, translation education, translation forum, translation research, translation technology, translation training, translators

Translating Tomorrow: Building Bridges Through Language

Riyadh – A week-long forum celebrated the power of translation to connect cultures and create shared global understanding. In Riyadh,

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NewsDesk MC November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 AI in culture, Amal Abduljabbar, Asteri Beauty, creativity, cultural preservation, culture, digital heritage, heritage, innovation, Nuun Jewels, Princess Nourah Al-Faisal, riyadh, Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, Sara Alrashed, saudi arabia, Saudi innovation, Suzan Alyahya, technology and creativity, traditional arts, women empowerment, Wrth

Heritage Inspires Innovation: Saudi Women Redefine Creativity for a Modern Future.

Riyadh – A new wave of creative leaders is proving that tradition and technology can thrive together, shaping a future

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NewsDesk MC November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 AI education reform, AI governance, AI in classrooms, AI in Saudi Arabia, AI language model, AI-powered learning., Arabic AI, Arabic language AI, artificial intelligence in education, digital education, digital transformation, e-learning innovation, education technology, educational technology, future of education, GCC cooperation, GCC universities, Gulf AI initiatives, Gulf Cooperation Council, higher education GCC, National Center for e-Learning, online learning GCC, riyadh, Saudi Arabia education, smart education systems, vision 2030

Gulf nations unite to build Arabic AI systems for education and digital learning

Riyadh – Gulf countries have taken a major step toward transforming the future of education through the power of artificial

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NewsDesk MC November 2, 2025 Conflict Resolution, defense training, Geneva Conventions, global diplomacy, global peace, human rights, humanitarian aid, humanitarian values, humanitarian workshop, ICRC, International Committee of the Red Cross, international cooperation, international humanitarian law, international law, international partnership, islamic shariah, ksrelief, laws of war, legal accountability, Lt. Gen. Fayyad Al-Ruwaili, mercy and justice, military education, military ethics, Ministry of Defense, Mirjana Spoljaric Egger, National Defense University, protection of civilians, riyadh, saudi arabia, Saudi Armed Forces, Saudi leadership

Kingdom affirms commitment to humanitarian law at Riyadh workshop

Riyadh – The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its strong commitment to upholding and promoting international humanitarian law during the

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NewsDesk MC November 2, 2025 Al-Awja, Al-Bujairi district, Al-Dhuwairah district, Al-Tawali area, Al-Turaif district, Ardah dance, cultural events, cultural sustainability, cultural tourism, DGDA, Diriyah Gate Development Authority, Diriyah history, Diriyah Nights, Diriyah Novel Festival, Diriyah Season, Hal Al-Qusour, heritage development, heritage preservation, local artisans, Najdi culture, national identity, riyadh, Samri dance, saudi arabia, Saudi artists, Saudi creativity, Saudi culture, saudi economy, Saudi folk arts, Saudi heritage, Saudi pride, saudi tourism, Saudi traditions, Teen program, traditional architecture, vision 2030, Wadi Hanifa, Wadi Safar

Diriyah Season spotlight reflects Saudi Arabia’s pride in its roots:

Riyadh – The Diriyah Season has returned with great enthusiasm, shining a spotlight on Saudi Arabia’s deep pride in its

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NewsDesk MC November 2, 2025 70th anniversary, bilateral ties, cultural cooperation, cultural diplomacy, cultural exchange, Cultural Palace, Diplomatic Quarter, economic partnership, ikebana, international friendship, International Relations, japan, Japan Festival, Japan-Saudi celebration, Japanese calligraphy, Japanese companies, Japanese culture, Japanese Embassy, Japanese food, Japanese innovation, Kabuki dance, kimono, mochi, origami, ramen, riyadh, Riyadh events, saudi arabia, Saudi culture, saudi economy, Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi-Japan relations, Saudi-Japanese friendship, sushi, Tsugaru Shamisen, vision 2030, Wadaiko drumming

Japan Festival in Riyadh celebrates 70 years of diplomatic ties

Riyadh – The Japan Festival held in Riyadh on Friday marked a vibrant and joyful celebration of the 70th anniversary

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NewsDesk MC October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 accountability, audit body, auditing excellence., economic growth, financial auditing, GCA, global cooperation, global leadership, governance, Hussam Alangari, innovation, international recognition, INTOSAI, public financial management, riyadh, saudi arabia, sharm el-sheikh, sustainability, transparency, vision 2030

Saudi Arabia to chair global audit body

Riyadh – Saudi Arabia has achieved another historic milestone by securing the chairmanship of the International Organization of Supreme Audit

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