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Riyadh hosts Saudi-Syria summit to boost investment partnership
Sabah
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August 18, 2025
Today, Saudi Arabia and Syria hold a key roundtable to boost bilateral economic ties, bringing together Saudi Minister of Investment Khalid Al Falih and Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar, alongside representatives...
Saudi Arabia and Syria to sign agreement protecting mutual investments
The National News
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Saudi Arabia and Syria are set to sign an agreement to boost and protect bilateral investments, after the kingdom pledged billions to support Damascus as its economy recovers from years of civil war. A Syrian delegation, led by Economy and...
Saudi travel update: You now need a special permit to travel with medication
What's on Saudi Arabia
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August 18, 2025
Take note of these changes The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has recently announced procedures for obtaining a clearance permit for individuals travelling with medication arriving in or departing from Saudi Arabia. So, if you’re planning on...
Riyadh Air signs 5-year deal with SATS to grow cargo network
STAT Trade Times
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August 18, 2025
Riyadh Air, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has signed a five-year strategic partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company (SATS SA), a subsidiary of SATS Ltd (SATS), to provide comprehensive cargo handling services at key...
UAE and Saudi Arabia ranked among world's top three AI superpowers
The National News
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the top three artificial intelligence superpowers in the world, a report by a US data centre company has found. The US led the rankings, followed by the UAE and then Saudi Arabia. The Gulf states placed ahead of...
Kenyan woman recounts her one and half years of misery at deportation centre in Saudi Arabia
TUKO
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August 18, 2025
Lilian Muthoni left Kenya for Saudi Arabia in search of a better life, but what awaited her was a nightmare of surveillance, abuse, and forced detention She says she was drugged, harassed, and falsely labelled as mentally ill before being deported...
IDF Readies Gaza City Offensive, Expands Field Hospitals as Trump Demands Hamas Destruction
[your]NEWS
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August 18, 2025
Israel prepares for mass evacuations and humanitarian support ahead of a major Gaza City campaign, while President Trump insists hostages will only return once Hamas is dismantled. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The Israeli Defense Forces are...
Saudi Health Minister Meets Students at Australian Universities
MedEdge MEA
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August 18, 2025
Saudi Health Minister, H.E. Fahad AlJalajel met with a group of Saudi students in Australia at Monash University in Melbourne, one of the world’s leading educational institutions. During the meeting, AlJalajel engaged with students from diverse...
Riyadh shuts 84 businesses in major food safety crackdown
Daijiworld News
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August 18, 2025
Daijiworld Media Network - Riyadh Riyadh, Aug 18: Saudi authorities have closed 84 food-related businesses in Riyadh following a city-wide crackdown on food safety violations. The operation, led by the Riyadh mayoralty with support from security...
Evaluation of Health Resource Efficiency and Its Influencing Factors in Ethnic Minority Areas of Guangxi: Data from 2010 to 2022
Dove Medical Press
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August 18, 2025
Introduction Health resources serve as the foundation for the advancement of health services, and their effective allocation not only impacts the health status of residents but also significantly contributes to the sustainable progress of medical...
Gulf Health Council launches HPV awareness-raising campaign to combat cancers linked to virus
The Arabian Stories
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August 18, 2025
RIYADH – The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of early vaccination against HPV, especially targeting adolescents and those approaching marriage of both genders. It also seeks to enhance knowledge among parents and the entire...
Performance Metrics of Mammography Screening Programmes in Primary Health Care Centres in Bahrain
Dove Medical Press
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August 18, 2025
Introduction Mammography, despite its limitations, remains the only breast cancer screening test endorsed by major health bodies such as the US Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society, and it is the most effective means of...
Saudi Arabia Launches Easier Online Permit Process for Controlled Drugs
Gulf Insider
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August 18, 2025
The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has outlined the procedures for obtaining a clearance permit for controlled drugs containing narcotics and psychotropic substances in the possession of travellers arriving in or departing from Saudi Arabia....
Saudi Arabia: 84 food establishments shut down in Riyadh over health violations
The Times of India
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Authorities have closed 84 food establishments in Riyadh/Representative Image Saudi authorities have closed 84 businesses in Riyadh following a comprehensive crackdown on food safety violations. The campaign, initiated by the city’s mayoralty in...
SATS to handle Riyadh Air’s cargo operations at Saudi airports
Indian Transport & Logistics News (ITLN)
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August 18, 2025
Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier Riyadh Air has signed a five-year partnership with SATS Saudi Arabia Company, a subsidiary of SATS, to provide cargo handling services at key airports across the Kingdom. The agreement includes major cargo...
Saudi: BinDawood Holding’s profits fall 14% in H1-25; revenues hit $826mln
Zawya
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Riyadh – BinDawood Holding Company posted 14.30% lower net profits at SAR 116.20 million in the first half (H1) of 2025, versus SAR 135.59 million as of 30 June 2024. Revenues hit SAR 3.14 billion as of 31 June 2025, up 8.92% from SAR 2.98 billion...
IDF puts finishing touches on plans to capture Gaza City, prepares construction of field hospitals for evacuated civilians
All Israel News
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Palestinians carry humanitarian aid in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, August 14, 2025. Photo by Abed Rahim Khatib/Flash90 While the Israeli military continues to firm up plans for the capture of Gaza City, the IDF is also reportedly preparing...
Saudi Arabia to Host Syrian Investment Delegation on Monday
Asharq Al-Awsat
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August 18, 2025
A Syrian delegation led by Minister of Economy and Industry Dr. Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, accompanied by representatives from the private sector, will visit Riyadh on Monday, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. The visit comes in line with...
Global Wellness Summit reveals first glimpse of its speaker lineup
World Leisure Jobs & News
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The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that have been selected to speak during the longevity-themed conference in Dubai between 18-21 November.The 19th annual GWS will take place at the Mandarin Oriental...
Global Wellness Summit reveals first glimpse of its speaker lineup @Global_GWS #longevity
Leisure Opportunities
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August 18, 2025
Job opportunities The Global Wellness Summit (GWS) has revealed a list of some of the speakers that have been selected to speak during the longevity-themed conference in Dubai between 18-21 November. The 19th annual GWS will take place at the...