Last Thursday 22nd February, Saudi Celebrated Saudi Founding Day.
In other news, a new gas field has been located in the Jafurah field with an estimated 15 trillion standard cubic feet of gas. Moreover, with tourism on the rise within the Kingdom Saudi are planning to establish marketing offices for tourist destinations, the regulation laid out 24 commitments to highlight Saudi tourist destinations locally and globally.
Economy, Budgets and Finance
Al Arabiya: Saudi Founding Day: Everything you need to know about the new holiday. Read here
Arab News: Saudi Arabia unveils major gas discovery in Jafurah Field: Ministry of Energy. Read here
Government and Royal Family
Saudi Gazette: Saudi Arabia and China sign MoU to boost air transport. Read here
Arab News: Momentum growing in Saudi Arabia-Japan relations. Read here
Arab News: Saudi king, crown prince congratulate Kuwait’s emir on National Day. Read here
Defence and Security
Arab News: Saudi land forces, Pakistan Army conduct joint military training exercise. Read here
Al Arabiya: Saudi Arabia’s World Défense Show ends with 61 orders worth $6.9 bln. Read here
Commercial
Saudi Gazette: Saudi Arabia to establish marketing offices for tourist destinations. Read here
Arab News: Pakistan aiming to increase trade with Saudi Arabia to $20bn: minister. Read here
Arab News: Saudi civil aviation delegation visits Chinese aircraft manufacturing company, economic zone. Read here
Economy Middle East: LEAP 2024: Saudi Arabia to host 3rd edition of tech event in March Read here
Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia to Host Largest Construction Expo in February Read here
Social
Arab News: Saudi tourism sees 50% surge in Indian visitors as promotion intensifies. Read here
Saudi Gazette: Crown Prince graces Saudi Cup horse race ceremony in Riyadh . Read here
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