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Afghanistan
Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Maintain Truce
DID Press: In latest effort to reduce tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, officials from both countries met in Saudi Arabia and agreed to maintain the existing ceasefire. Three Afghan officials and two Pakistani officials, one of whom is based in…
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Afghanistan
Saudi Arabia Grants $1M to Boost Agriculture, Food Security in Afghanistan
DID Press: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced that Saudi Arabia has provided $1 million to support agriculture and strengthen food security in Afghanistan. The funding is channeled through the Afghanistan Humanitarian Trust Fund, managed by the…
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Government
Saudi Arabia to Open 3 New Alcohol Stores for Non-Muslims
DID Press: Saudi Arabia, continuing its social reforms, plans to open three new stores selling alcoholic beverages exclusively for non-Muslims, including one at an Aramco company camp and another for diplomats in Jeddah. According to sources cited by Reuters, the…
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Government
Saudi Arabia Links Joining Abraham Accords to Guaranteed Path to Palestinian State
DID Press: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told U.S. President Donald Trump that Riyadh will join the Abraham Accords only if the creation of an independent Palestinian state is guaranteed within five years, Saudi officials said. He also rejected…
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Government
US, Saudi Arabia Seal Deal to Make Riyadh Regional Weapons Hub
DID Press: Politico reports that under newly announced security arrangements between the United States and Saudi Arabia — unveiled by President Donald Trump — Riyadh will be designated a “Major Non-NATO Ally,” a status that paves the way for expanded…
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Government
Trump Approves Sale of F-35 Fighters to Saudi Arabia
DID Press: US President Donald Trump announced plans to approve the sale of American-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate that Saudi Arabia has requested to purchase up to 48 of the stealth aircraft. Trump’s statement coincided with…
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Government
42 Pilgrims Killed in Bus-Tanker Collision in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: At least 42 pilgrims traveling from Mecca to Medina were killed early Monday morning (Nov. 17) when the bus carrying them collided with a diesel tanker. The accident occurred near the Muharras (or Mufrihat) area, about 160 kilometers…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Signs Contracts to Ensure Services for Afghan Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
DID Press: Taliban-led Ministry of Guidance, Hajj, and Endowments signed agreements with two companies and a hospital in Saudi Arabia to ensure high-quality services for Afghanistan pilgrims during Hajj 1447 AH. The contracts, finalized at the International Hajj and Umrah…
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Economy & Development
Saudi Arabia Scales Back NEOM Megacity: “LINE” Project Halted
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has effectively scaled back one of its most ambitious development initiatives by halting the massive and symbolic “LINE” project. The decision, aimed at financial reassessment and cost reduction, signals Riyadh’s shift from emblematic ambitions toward economic…
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Government
Saudi Arabia Seeking F-35 Jets and Nuclear Technology
DID Press: Diplomatic sources reported that Saudi Arabia Crown Prince is set to travel to Washington soon – a visit primarily focused on discussions about acquiring F-35 fighter jets and cooperation on civilian nuclear technology. Mohammad bin Salman, the Crown…
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