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![Saudi Arabia ‘one of India’s most valued partners, a trusted friend and a strategic ally,’ Indian PM Narendra Modi tells Arab News]( "Saudi Arabia ‘one of India’s most valued partners, a trusted friend and a strategic ally,’ Indian PM Narendra Modi tells Arab News")
- 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
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![Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity]( "Arabs mourn death of Pope Francis, advocate of interfaith dialogue and human dignity")
- 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”
- Discussed ongoing implementation of measures aimed at stabilizing the real estate sector in Riyadh
- Hailed recent discoveries of oil and natural gas in Eastern Province and Empty Quarter
- Holy Family Church pays tribute to late pontiff, who died on Monday
- Pope Francis’ phone calls to check on Gaza’s Christian community became routine
- Bessent also cautioned that talks between the United States and China had yet to formally start
- “I do say China is going to be a slog in terms of the negotiations,” Bessent said
- 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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- Chasing a modest 160 for victory, Delhi rode on Rahul’s 42-ball knock and a second-wicket partnership with Abishek Porel, who hit 51, to achieve their target
- Delhi, with six wins in eight matches, bounced back from their previous defeat to table-toppers Gujarat Titans and are second in the 10-team table
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