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Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed: Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed
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Vision 2030: 87% of initiatives on track or completed
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Makkah medical team saves Pakistani pilgrim after severe heart attack while performing Umrah
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Makkah medical team saves Pakistani pilgrim after severe heart attack ...
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Saudi Arabia starting direct flights between Dammam and Najaf: Saudi Arabia starting direct flights between Dammam and Najaf
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Saudi Arabia starting direct flights between Dammam and Najaf
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Ukraine war: US secretly sends long-range missiles to help Kyiv: The weapons were part of a $300m ($240m) aid package that was approved by US President Joe Biden ...
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Ukraine war: US secretly sends long-range missiles to help Kyiv
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
  • The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.

  • The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.

  • The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.

  • Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
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Top G20 Ministers Back 2% Wealth Tax for Global Billionaires | Common Dreams: "It is time that the international community gets serious about tackling ...
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing: The request comes less than two weeks after a court in Argentina held Iran responsible for the 1994 ...
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing
Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.

  • Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

  • Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.

  • Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
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First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims arrives in Madinah after a hiatus of 9 years
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First batch of Iranian Umrah pilgrims arrives in Madinah after a hiatus of ...
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Saudi's Aramco becomes worldwide partner of World Cup 2026, Women's World Cup 2027 - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned
  • New York's highest court overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction, disappointing those who celebrated historic gains during the #MeToo era.

  • The ruling was based on legal technicalities and did not exonerate Weinstein's behavior, according to #MeToo advocates.

  • Weinstein, convicted in Los Angeles for another rape, will face retrial in New York, despite remaining in prison.

  • The court criticized the admission of uncharged sexual acts as evidence, deeming it an abuse of judicial discretion.
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At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya: At least 32 people have been killed and two are missing after flash floods swept through almost ...
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At least 32 dead as flash floods sweep through half of Kenya
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Saudi father sends emotional letter to school after teachers mistakenly issue deceased son’s absence notice
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Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive: Satellite images show two new tent encampments in southern Gaza as reports suggest Israel's ...
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Tents appear in Gaza as Israel prepares Rafah offensive
Quick Glance: Israeli Forces Ready to Conquer Rafah in Gaza, Awaiting Government Approval
  • The Israel Defense Forces have completed all necessary preparations to capture the southernmost city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip and can initiate an operation once they receive government authorization, as stated by a senior Israeli defense official.

  • This official informed Reuters that Israel is planning to take control of Rafah, considered the final Hamas stronghold in Gaza, evacuate Palestinian civilians from the area, and launch an assault against Hamas fighters.

  • According to a spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, Israel is progressing with a ground operation without specifying a timeline for the action.

  • Various Israeli reports indicated that top Israeli security officials traveled to Egypt on Wednesday to coordinate the planned offensive in Rafah.
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Ten dead as navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia: Two Malaysian navy helicopters collided in mid-air as they flew in formation during a rehearsal for a ...
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Ten dead as navy helicopters collide mid-air in Malaysia
Quick Glance: Ten killed in collision of two Malaysian navy helicopters
  • Ten people died on April 23 after two helicopters collided during a rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.

  • The victims, seven men and three women, were all crew members aboard the aircraft.

  • The helicopters, a Fennec M502-6 and a HOM M503-3, crashed during a flypast rehearsal.

  • An investigation will determine the cause of the incident, and the navy's anniversary celebrations will be postponed.
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Riyadh to host Saudi-UK expo “GREAT FUTURES” in May: Riyadh will host the “GREAT FUTURES” trade exhibition on May 14 and 15
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Riyadh to host Saudi-UK expo “GREAT FUTURES” in May
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Haiti's PM Ariel Henry resigns as transitional council is sworn in: A swathe of recent gang violence forced officials to move the ceremony from the National ...
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Haiti's PM Ariel Henry resigns as transitional council is sworn in
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Abuthnain: Saudi Arabia achieves 77% reconciliation in labor disputes: Deputy Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr ...
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Abuthnain: Saudi Arabia achieves 77% reconciliation in labor disputes
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Saudi Arabia approves establishing Center for the Protection of Whistleblowers: This is in implementation of Article Four of the Law for the Protection of ...
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Saudi Arabia approves establishing Center for the Protection of ...
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Musk Says ‘Brazilians Seek the Truth’ as X Tops Download Charts in Brazil: Elon Musk, the influential owner of the widely-used platform X, stands at the ...
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Musk Says ‘Brazilians Seek the Truth’ as X Tops Download Charts in Brazil
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New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 billion: In briefings to Congress in recent weeks, administration officials have indicated ...
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New US military aid package to Ukraine expected to be worth around $1 ...
Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
  • President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.

  • Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.

  • The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.

  • Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
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Trump trial: Publisher says he suppressed negative news: A famous publisher outlined a secret plan he had with Donald Trump and his personal lawyer Michael Cohen ...
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Trump trial: Publisher says he suppressed negative news
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger: Australian police are searching for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger ...
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Australian police launch manhunt for Home and Away star Orpheus Pledger
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TikTok CEO to fight US ban law: WASHINGTON: TikTok’s chief executive said on Wednesday that the company expects to win a legal challenge to block legislation ...
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TikTok CEO to fight US ban law
Quick Glance: TikTok Ban Threat: ByteDance Prefers Closure Over Sale, Insiders Say
  • ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, would prefer to shut down its loss-making app rather than sell it if all legal options to fight legislation to ban the platform from app stores in the US are exhausted, said four sources.

  • TikTok accounts for a small share of ByteDance’s total revenues and daily active users, so the parent would rather have the app shut down in the US in a worst-case scenario than sell it to a potential American buyer, they said.

  • ByteDance would not agree to sell one of its most valuable assets – its “secret source” – to rivals, said the four sources, referring to the TikTok algorithm.

  • After facing challenges regarding bans, the short-form video app has encountered partial and attempted prohibitions in the US and other nations.
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Saudi Arabia’s flynas to buy 30 widebody aircraft; confirms IPO: Airline CEO says flynas earned SAR 6.3 billion in 2023
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Saudi Arabia’s flynas to buy 30 widebody aircraft; confirms IPO
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Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths: The men were detained on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the UK illegally.
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Three arrested over Channel migrant deaths
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Modi: India’s prime minister eyeing a historic third term: A nationwide poll by India Today magazine last August showed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ...
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Modi: India’s prime minister eyeing a historic third term
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Listen to the US or brace for escalation — the choice is Israel’s to make: Washington remains deeply anxious and more determined than ever to find an end to the ...
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Listen to the US or brace for escalation — the choice is Israel’s to make
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Saudi Shoura Council assistant speaker meets US Congress advisors: The meeting is part of the delegation's current visit to the Kingdom.
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Saudi Shoura Council assistant speaker meets US Congress advisors
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King Khalid Foundation, TATA sign pact to promote sustainable digital practices: RIYADH: The King Khalid Foundation has signed a cooperation agreement with TATA ...
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King Khalid Foundation, TATA sign pact to promote sustainable digital ...
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Saudi Arabia launches multilingual call centre ‘1966’ for pilgrims: Facility set to play pivotal role in enhancing pilgrimage experience
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Saudi Arabia launches multilingual call centre ‘1966’ for pilgrims
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Searching for missing loved ones in Gaza’s mass graves: Whether he is alive or dead. It doesn’t matter.
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Searching for missing loved ones in Gaza’s mass graves
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White House's Sullivan expects to travel to Saudi Arabia in next few weeks: White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday he expects to ...
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White House's Sullivan expects to travel to Saudi Arabia in next few weeks
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space: Russia on Wednesday vetoed a United Nations resolution that proposed a ban on the use of ...
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Russia vetoes US-backed UN resolution to ban nuclear weapons in space
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New Schengen visa rules for India, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain - News | Khaleej Times
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Latest hunger data spotlights extent of famine risk in Gaza, Sudan and beyond: According to the latest Global Report on Food Crises, more than one in five people ...
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Latest hunger data spotlights extent of famine risk in Gaza ...
Quick Glance: Over 280 Million People Worldwide Affected by Severe Hunger
  • Nearly 282 million individuals across various countries faced acute hunger in 2023, with the war-torn Gaza Strip having the highest number of people experiencing famine.

  • The United Nations report revealed that 24 million more people were dealing with acute food shortages compared to 2022, primarily due to a significant decline in food security, especially in Gaza and Sudan.

  • Of those on the brink of famine - 577,000 individuals - over 80% were located in Gaza, while numerous others in nations like South Sudan, Burkina Faso, Somalia, and Mali were also enduring extreme hunger.

  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres labeled the report as 'a reckoning of human failure' and emphasized the need for an urgent response to address the root causes of acute hunger and malnutrition, as well as overhaul food supply systems.
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Columbia's anti-war protesters dig in despite mass arrests and disciplinary action
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Columbia's anti-war protesters dig in despite mass arrests and ...
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UNRWA committed to implement independent review recommendations: Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini briefed journalists in New York a day after the ...
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UNRWA committed to implement independent review recommendations
Quick Glance: UNRWA Report Highlights Lack of Evidence for Israel's Employee Militancy Claims
  • An independent review commissioned by the United Nations found that Israel has not provided evidence to support its accusation that a 'significant' number of employees of the U.N. relief agency for Palestinian refugees in the Gaza Strip are members of terrorist organizations.

  • The review, led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna, revealed that UNRWA 'plays an indispensable and irreplaceable role in the region,' despite issues such as employees expressing political views and offices being used for 'political or military purposes'.

  • The review listed recommendations to enhance UNRWA operations, including improved training, more rigorous employee screening, and a thorough review of all textbooks and supplements.

  • Concerns were raised regarding the screening of UNRWA employees and the content of textbooks, while Israel has yet to provide evidence to support the claim that a significant number of UNRWA employees are members of terrorist organizations.
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Saudi Arabia’s Flynas looking to buy 30 widebody aircrafts for expansion plans: Saudi Arabia’s Flynas is looking to buy 30 widebody aircraft as airlines in the ...
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Ukraine uses longer-range US missiles for first time: Ukraine has begun using longer-range ballistic missiles against Russia that were secretly provided by the ...
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Ukraine uses longer-range US missiles for first time
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Riyadh Season announces first overseas event with boxing gala in Los Angeles: Riyadh Season announces first overseas event with boxing gala in Los Angeles
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Riyadh Season announces first overseas event with boxing gala in Los ...
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Saudi Arabia's giga-projects to offer 'testing ground' for British technology: Saudi startups and fintech firms are looking to tap into the United Kingdom's $1 ...
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Diabetic Delhi leader finally gets insulin jab in jail: Critics say the action against Kejriwal and several other opposition parties in the run-up to the ...
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Diabetic Delhi leader finally gets insulin jab in jail
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan: Jeddah, hub for Umrah pilgrims, gets lion’s share of passenger traffic with around 5.3m
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12.5 million used Saudi Arabia’s airports via 86,000 flights in Ramadan
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Top US diplomat to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend following China trip: The top US diplomat is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend ...
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Top US diplomat to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend following China trip
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War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says: “It’s going to make America safer, it’s going to make the world safer ...
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War in Ukraine: US to send new aid right away, Biden says
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UK passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda after two years of challenges
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UK passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda after two ...
Quick Glance: British Law on Deportation of Asylum Seekers to Rwanda
  • The new British deportation law aims to curb illegal migration and secure the reelection of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

  • However, experts doubt the effectiveness of the law in stopping illegal migration to the UK.

  • Rishi Sunak is under significant pressure due to political challenges in the election year, including inflation and healthcare issues.

  • The Rwanda law intends to deport migrants without valid papers to Rwanda, although the efficacy of the law is being questioned.
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Hail Region municipality engages residents in city planning: The Hail Municipality has invited citizens to provide feedback on urban planning through social ...
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Hail Region municipality engages residents in city planning
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Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space: The US space agency says its Voyager-1 probe is once again sending usable information back to Earth after ...
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Voyager-1 sends readable data again from deep space
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Houthi threats continue but attacks on ships in Red Sea appear to be on hold: AL-MUKALLA: Despite ongoing threats by Houthi leaders in Yemen that they will ...
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Houthi threats continue but attacks on ships in Red Sea appear to be on ...
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EU raids offices of Chinese security equipment maker in subsidy probe: The European Commission said Tuesday that it carried out “unannounced ...
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EU raids offices of Chinese security equipment maker in subsidy probe
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International Monetary Fund opens regional office in Saudi capital Riyadh: The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday opened a new regional office in Saudi ...
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International Monetary Fund opens regional office in Saudi capital Riyadh