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John Pagano

Red Sea Project set to add $5.8bn to Saudi Arabia’s GDP

by Sam BridgeThu 13 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

A project to develop 22 islands in the Red Sea off the coast of Saudi Arabia is set to attract 1m tourists annually

Saudi Arabia wants to bring several states lining the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden into a bloc to improve trade and maritime navigation.

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Saudi Arabia plans Red Sea pact for Arab, African countries

by BloombergThu 13 Dec 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

King Salman met with foreign ministry officials from Egypt, Djibouti, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen and Jordan to look into establishing an entity for Arab and African states on the Red Sea coast

Ad Diriyah

In pictures: King Salman launched the restoration of the historic Al-Tarif district

by ITPMon 10 Dec 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

GCC dignitaries and top Saudi officials attended the event which will help transform the Ad Diriyah city in Riyadh into a tourist and cultural hub. The programme is part of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 and plan to steer its economy away from oil. It aims to increase local holiday spend by Saudis who seek holidays abroad.

Saudi Arabia’s purchase of 44 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) launchers, missiles and related equipment has reportedly been finalised.

Lockheed Martin

Saudi Arabia said to buy $15bn US missile defence system

by Staff writerThu 29 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Deal for Lockheed Martin missile system said to include a personal call between President Donald Trump and Saudi King Salman

Abu Dhabi

Saudi crown prince arrives in the UAE as part of regional tour

by AFPThu 22 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Prince Mohammed will visit a ‘number of brotherly’ Arab states at the request of his father, King Salman

The solar plant is expected to start commercial operations next year and upon completion, will supply 45,000 households with power in Al Jouf.

ACWA Power

Construction starts on Saudi Arabia’s first solar energy project

by Sam BridgeWed 21 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

$320m 300MW Sakaka PV IPP project is the first renewable energy project under King Salman Renewable Energy Initiative

The 82-year-old monarch visited central Qassim province and the neighbouring region of Hail earlier this month.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi’s King Salman announces $1.9bn projects on latest leg of tour

by Sam BridgeTue 20 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

King Salman praises plans to build an ultra-luxury tourism destination on the kingdom’s north-western coast

Barham Saleh

Saudi’s King Salman welcomes Iraqi president on first visit to kingdom

by AFPSun 18 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

Barham Saleh’s first official visit to the kingdom comes amid a warming of ties after years of strain

The king is now set to visit the northern regions of the kingdom next week.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Saudi’s King Salman to resume domestic tour next week

by AFPTue 13 Nov 2018Wed 6 Oct 2021

82-year-old monarch is set to visit the northern regions of the kingdom and inaugurate development projects

Abu Dhabi

In pictures: Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi meets King Salman in Riyadh

by ITPSun 11 Nov 2018Tue 19 Oct 2021

This came as the King Salman bin Abdualziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia welcomed Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and his accompanying delegation at Al Auja Palace in Riyadh.