His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on his country’s Independence Day. HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Belarus steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
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MEXICO CITY — FIFA is considering moving Sunday’s World Cup Round-of-16 match between Mexico and England to an earlier kickoff because of forecasts for heavy afternoon thunderstorms in Mexico City. The governing body is assessing the possibility of bringing forward the scheduled 6 p.m. kickoff at Estadio Azteca due to concerns over severe weather and the risk of flooding, according to a person familiar with the discussions. No final decision has been made. Mexico coach Javier Aguirre criticized the potential schedule change, saying it would significantly disrupt his team’s preparations. “It’s a kick in the gut; now we must change…
RIYADH — The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition has pledged to respond with unprecedented determination and force to any attempt targeting Saudi Arabia, its citizens, residents, or national assets, saying such measures will also safeguard the sovereignty of Yemen in accordance with customary international humanitarian law. In a statement issued Saturday, the Coalition’s official spokesman, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, said recent Houthi statements against the Kingdom were an attempt to divert attention from the group’s grave violations against the Yemeni people and its efforts to shift the consequences of the economic crisis beyond Yemen’s borders. Al-Maliki said the Houthi…
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on his country’s Independence Day. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Belarus steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
TEHRAN — Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji conveyed the condolences of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the death of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Eng. Waleed Al-Khuraiji greets Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian during the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. — SPA Al-Khuraiji delivered the condolences while attending an official memorial ceremony held in Tehran on Friday, expressing the sympathies of the Saudi leadership to the Iranian president over the…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Egypt reached the World Cup Round of 16 for the first time in history after defeating Australia 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Friday following a 1-1 draw after extra time. Hossam Abdelmaguid converted the decisive penalty as the Pharaohs won their first-ever knockout match in their fourth World Cup appearance. Egypt will face either defending champion Argentina or Cape Verde in the Round of 16 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Australia goalkeeper Mathew Ryan, who replaced starter Patrick Beach late in extra time specifically for the shootout, failed to save any of Egypt’s four penalties. Mahmoud Saber,…
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Riyad Mahrez announced his retirement from international football on Friday after Algeria’s 2-0 defeat to Switzerland ended the Desert Foxes’ FIFA World Cup campaign in the Round of 32. “There were good times and difficult times as well, of course. That’s part of a career,” Mahrez said after the match. “But representing Algeria has been a dream of mine ever since I was young, to play for my country. It’s been an immense honor and a great source of pride. “It is the new generation’s turn to play.” As he left the pitch following the final…
OpenAI is reportedly evaluating a proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump to hand the government a 5% equity stake. This news comes at a time the company is seeking to build political support by distributing the financial gains from AI. According to the Financial Times (FT), the proposal centres on giving the public a financial stake in AI through government ownership after CEO Sam Altman argued it is the best way to share the technology’s economic upside. The plan would involve other leading US AI developers also allocating 5% of their equity, though it remains unclear whether they would support…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Aleksandr Lukashenko of the Republic of Belarus on his country’s Independence Day. HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Belarus steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework governing property ownership by non-Saudis, setting out detailed requirements for foreign individuals, companies and non-profit entities while creating a unified digital platform for all ownership transactions. The executive regulations for the Foreign Ownership of Real Estate Law establish standardized procedures for acquiring property and real estate rights in the Kingdom, strengthen disclosure requirements, introduce electronic transaction mechanisms, and set penalties of up to SR10 million for violations. The regulations complement the recently approved geographical zones where non-Saudis are permitted to own property and are aimed at enhancing transparency, improving market…