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Here are the latest news updates from Saudi Arabia:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Saudi Aramco reports record profits: The state-owned oil company reported a net income of SAR 88.2 billion (USD 23.5 billion) in the first quarter of 2023, a 30% increase from the same period last year.

Business and Economy

  1. 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.
  2. Saudi Aramco to invest in renewable energy: The company has announced plans to invest in renewable energy projects, including solar and wind power, to reduce its carbon footprint.
  3. Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul) sees record trading volume: The Saudi Stock Exchange saw a record trading volume of SAR 1.3 trillion (USD 347 billion) in the first quarter of 2023.

Sports

  1. Saudi Arabia to host 2023 Asian Cup: The kingdom has been selected to host the 2023 Asian Cup, a major international football tournament.
  2. Saudi Pro League season to kick off in August: The Saudi Pro League, the top division of Saudi football, is set to kick off in August, with 16 teams competing for the title.

Other News

  1. Saudi Arabia to launch new visa system: The kingdom is set to launch a new visa system, allowing tourists to visit the country more easily and for longer periods.
  2. Saudi Arabia to host international food festival: The kingdom will host an international food festival in Riyadh, featuring cuisine from around the world.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from Saudi Arabia. If you're looking for more information or specific news on a particular topic, feel free to ask!