Saudi Arabia

What Saudi Arabia can learn from China’s Belt and Road Initiative

The West's mistaken belief that the BRI is a play by Beijing to boost its military power clashes with China's principle of peaceful development

Becky Shen 14 March 2023

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Saudi Flag Day: A celebration of great significance

A royal decree issued by King Salman recently marked 11 March as Flag Day for citizens to celebrate the flag's significance throughout history

Khalid al-Ghannami 11 March 2023

While the state has been on a steady path towards women empowerment, the Saudi Vision 2030 has turned steps into giant leaps

Eleanor Shakespeare

Saudi Arabia is embracing the aspiring woman

While the state has been on a steady path towards women empowerment, the Saudi Vision 2030 has turned steps into giant leaps

Abeer Albraheem 07 March 2023

This transformational development is part of the Kingdom's broad Vision 2030 reforms, which also support women's rights, a developed legislative system, and a renewed economic policy

Julien Pacaud

Saudi Arabia experiencing transformational development in the realm of philosophy

This transformational development is part of the Kingdom's broad Vision 2030 reforms, which also support women's rights, a developed legislative system, and a renewed economic policy

Saad Almuharib 05 March 2023

During the reigns of Abdulaziz bin Muhammad and Saud bin Abdulaziz, Diriyah became the most important city the Arab world, second only to the two Holy Mosques

Nash Weerasekera

Diriyah: The capital of the first Saudi state

During the reigns of Abdulaziz bin Muhammad and Saud bin Abdulaziz, Diriyah became the most important city the Arab world, second only to Mecca

Abdullah Al-Rashid 22 February 2023

The capital will have a new jewel on its skyline that will be a residential, cultural, technology and entertainment hub.

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The New Murabba project: The beating heart of Riyadh

The capital will have a new jewel on its skyline that will be a residential, cultural, technology and entertainment hub

Shujaa Albogmi 20 February 2023

In an interview with Al Majalla, Film Commission CEO Abdullah Al-Eyaf explains the important role that films play in enhancing the country, both socially and economically.

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How Saudi Arabia is empowering filmmakers to tell its story

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture is investing heavily in nurturing local film talent, with the understanding that cinema is a key tool of soft power, reflecting each country's unique culture

Abeer Albraheem 15 February 2023

Jury members pose for the Closing Night Gala Awards at the Red Sea International Film Festival on December 08, 2022 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia’s cinematic credentials on display at Red Sea Film Festival

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Culture is investing heavily in nurturing local film talent, with the understanding that cinema is a key tool of soft power

Majalla 02 February 2023

Despite late entry into the film industry scene, there are several positive indicators which point to a bright future.

Cat O'Neil

Saudi cinema poised for dramatic comeback

Despite late entry into the film industry scene, there are several positive indicators which point to a bright future

Saad Almuharib 02 February 2023

China's leader Xi Jinping (centre) walks with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman (right), following an official welcoming ceremony at the Palace of Yamamah in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on December 8, 2022.

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China-Arab Summit signals potential of new era

The China-Arab Summit came at an optimal time when the Middle East region is becoming the ideal theatre for South-South cooperation in a new era

Becky Shen 26 January 2023

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