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Royal Diriyah Opera House: A Modern Cultural Jewel Rising from the Desert

Riyadh – Blending heritage and innovation, the Royal Diriyah Opera House redefines Saudi Arabia’s artistic future — honoring Najdi tradition

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Riyadh Accelerates Autonomous Transportation with Self-Driving Cars

Riyadh – Riyadh is embracing the future of mobility as more than 1,000 commuters have already experienced self-driving car journeys

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Natural Diamonds Shine Bright as Lab-Grown Alternatives Lose Momentum

Luanda — The natural diamond industry is experiencing a resurgence as consumer demand begins to shift back from lab-grown stones

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Saudi Arabia Partners with Paris Pompidou to Boost Culture

Paris – Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan, Saudi minister of culture and governor of the Royal Commission for AlUla

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Riyadh Prepares to Host Global Fire and Rescue Championship

Riyadh – Riyadh is set to welcome the world as Saudi Arabia hosts the World Fire & Rescue Championship from

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Jeddah to Host Major Hajj Conference Showcasing Innovation

Jeddah – Jeddah is set to welcome global experts, innovators, and pilgrims as Saudi Arabia hosts the fifth Hajj Conference

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US Urges UN to Ease Syria Sanctions, Support Transition

New York — The United States has urged the United Nations Security Council to ease sanctions on Syria as part

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Madinah Launches Ambitious 2.1 Million Tree Planting Initiative to Promote Sustainability

RIYADH — In a major step toward environmental sustainability and urban revitalization, the Madinah Municipality has launched the Green City

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King Faisal Specialist Hospital Performs World’s First Robotic Brain Tumor Surgery

Riyadh — In a groundbreaking advancement for medical innovation, the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh

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Pinterest Surpasses 1 Billion Searches in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH — Pinterest has recorded over 1 billion searches in Saudi Arabia over the past year, highlighting the Kingdom as