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- Says “delighted” to be headed to Kingdom for third visit, expresses “great pride” in India’s relations with Saudi Arabia
- Calls Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman “strong advocate of our bilateral ties” who is “deeply admired” by Indian diaspora
- Welcomes deeper integration of Saudi and Indian businesses, particularly in emerging sectors like green hydrogen and technology
- The prime minister was invited by Saudi Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman.
- Modi’s plane was escorted by Saudi Royal fighter as it entered Saudi airspace
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- A day before his death, Pope Francis called in his Easter message for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages
- He was the first pontiff to visit the Gulf when he traveled to the UAE in 2019, where he signed the “Document on Human Fraternity”
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- Arabic-first large language model is said to outperform industry leaders on key benchmarks
- Software understands “nuances of Arabic across multiple dialects and contexts,” founder says
- “The South Sudan People’s Defense Forces has attacked Panyume cantonment site,” Gabriel said
- “Clashes are still ongoing and details will follow later“
- “I believe there is much that India and America can accomplish together,” Vance said
- The Trump administration “seeks trade partners on the basis of fairness and shared national interest
- Opposition parties have filed a complaint with the communications watchdog, accusing the party of using AI-generated images as part of a strategy to ‘incite hate’
- ‘If denouncing crimes committed by foreigners means ‘xenophobia’, perhaps the problem is not the word but those who use it to censor debate’ — League spokesperson
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Rub Al-Khali
Also known as The Empty Quarter, Rub Al-Khali is one of the world’s largest deserts, covering nearly 650,000 sq. km, mostly in Saudi Arabia, with dunes reaching 250 meters. A recent study has revealed that Rub Al-Khali was once much more hospitable, with a big lake emerging during the “Green Arabia” period, from 11,000 to 5,500 years ago. About 6,000 years ago, a sharp decline in rainfall resulted in arid conditions that forced nomadic populations to migrate to more hospitable areas.
What is Wrth Saudi?
It is the name of an initiative launched by Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority and the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, which features signage on highways across the Kingdom marking significant locations connected with national crafts. Wrth is the local name of the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts."
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- In just 5 years, the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix at Jeddah Corniche Circuit has become a fixture in the racing calendar
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