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Here are the latest news updates from Saudi Arabia:
Top Stories
- Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken: The Saudi Crown Prince received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Al-Yamamah Palace in Riyadh, discussing bilateral relations, regional issues, and the Iran nuclear deal.
- Saudi Arabia to host G20 Summit in 2023: The kingdom has been selected to host the G20 Summit in 2023, with the event expected to take place in November.
- Saudi Aramco reports record profits: The state-owned oil company reported a net income of $88.2 billion in the first quarter of 2023, a 41% increase from the same period last year.
Business and Economy
- Saudi Arabia's non-oil sector grows 3.4%: The kingdom's non-oil sector grew 3.4% in the first quarter of 2023, driven by a recovery in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
- Saudi Arabia to invest $1.5 billion in Indian infrastructure: The kingdom has agreed to invest $1.5 billion in Indian infrastructure projects, including the development of a new airport and a high-speed rail network.
- Saudi Aramco to invest $10 billion in renewable energy: The state-owned oil company has announced plans to invest $10 billion in renewable energy projects over the next decade.
Politics and Diplomacy
- Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks on regional issues: The two countries have held talks on regional issues, including the situation in Yemen and the Iran nuclear deal.
- Saudi Arabia and the UAE strengthen ties: The two Gulf states have strengthened their ties, with the signing of several agreements on trade, investment, and security cooperation.
- Saudi Arabia to host Arab League summit: The kingdom will host the Arab League summit in May, with the event expected to focus on regional issues and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Sports
- Saudi Arabia to host 2023 Asian Cup: The kingdom has been selected to host the 2023 Asian Cup, with the event expected to take place in December.
- Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal wins AFC Champions League: The Riyadh-based club won the AFC Champions League title, defeating Japan's Urawa Red Diamonds in the final.
Other News
- Saudi Arabia to launch new visa system: The kingdom is set to launch a new visa system, aimed at attracting more tourists and investors to the country.
- Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Project to create 70,000 jobs: The luxury tourism project, located on the Red Sea coast, is expected to create 70,000 jobs and attract millions of tourists to the kingdom.
- Saudi Arabia to host international food festival: The kingdom will host an international food festival in May, featuring cuisine from around the world and showcasing Saudi Arabian food culture.
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