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Saudi Arabia: Country in West Asia
Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a country in West Asia. It covers the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula and has a land area of about 2150000 km2, making it the fifth-largest country in Asia and the largest in the Middle East. It is bordered by the Red Sea to the west; Jordan, Iraq, and Kuwait to the north; the Persian Gulf, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to the east; Oman to the southeast; and Yemen to the south. Bahrain is an island country off its east coast. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel. Saudi Arabia is the only country with a coastline along both the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf, and most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland, steppe, and mountains. Saudi Arabia's capital and largest city is Riyadh; the kingdom is also the location of Islam's two holiest cities of Mecca and Medina.

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Saudi snares 2030 World Expo in latest 'soft power' success [Video]

Saudi snares 2030 World Expo in latest 'soft power' success

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ByteDance Begins Mass Gaming Layoffs [Video]

ByteDance Begins Mass Gaming Layoffs

ByteDance Begins , Mass Gaming Layoffs. In 2021, the TikTok parent company announced its new gaming unit, Nuverse. It was expected to rival competitors like Tencent and NetEase. It was expected to..

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Saudi capital Riyadh chosen to host World Expo 2030 [Video]

Saudi capital Riyadh chosen to host World Expo 2030

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The BRICS Standoff: Analysing India's Big Problem with Pakistan's Entry | Oneindia News [Video]

The BRICS Standoff: Analysing India's Big Problem with Pakistan's Entry | Oneindia News

In 2023, the BRICS Alliance expanded to nearly 11 nations, adding significant members like Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Egypt. Pakistan, backed by China, aimed to join. Pakistan applied for BRICS membership..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:04Published
Iran’s Nuclear Production Touches Weapon Grade Mark, Amid UN Obstruction| OneIndia News [Video]

Iran’s Nuclear Production Touches Weapon Grade Mark, Amid UN Obstruction| OneIndia News

Iran's 2023 saw restored ties with Saudi Arabia and Syria, escalating tensions with Israel. Now, a UN report revealed Iran's advanced nuclear enrichment surpassing 60%, challenging global efforts to..

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Saudi Arabia is building a futuristic ski resort in the middle of the desert [Video]

Saudi Arabia is building a futuristic ski resort in the middle of the desert

The ski resort, Trojena, will be available for skiers for three months every year, while the rest of the time tourists will be able to do watersports and mountain biking.

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Untouched waters: The Saudi Arabian destination promising scuba fans unparalleled diving [Video]

Untouched waters: The Saudi Arabian destination promising scuba fans unparalleled diving

Saudi Arabia’s 28,000 square kilometre development on the Red Sea coast is focused on two destinations: Red Sea Global and Amaala. The project will bring a plethora of luxury hotels, dining and..

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Ancient monuments, world class chefs and an arts scene to rival Paris: Welcome to AlUla [Video]

Ancient monuments, world class chefs and an arts scene to rival Paris: Welcome to AlUla

With airport expansion plans and new attractions, the ancient city of AlUla could soon be the arts and culture hub of Saudi Arabia.

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U.S concrened over Escalating Death Toll in Gaza| Global Concerns and Diplomatic Initiatives [Video]

U.S concrened over Escalating Death Toll in Gaza| Global Concerns and Diplomatic Initiatives

The Israel-Gaza conflict has intensified, surpassing 11,000 casualties in a five-week Israeli bombardment. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Israel to protect civilians, while French..

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Sudan conflict: Saudi-hosted peace talks fall short of ceasefire [Video]

Sudan conflict: Saudi-hosted peace talks fall short of ceasefire

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Israel-Palestine War| Calls for Ceasefire in Hamas Conflict amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis| Oneindia [Video]

Israel-Palestine War| Calls for Ceasefire in Hamas Conflict amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis| Oneindia

International pressure mounts for a pause or ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict, allowing humanitarian aid to reach Gaza. U.S. President Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Salman prioritise diplomacy...

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Israel-Hamas War: Islamic Nations' Group calls "urgent, extraordinary" meet on Israel-Gaza| Oneindia [Video]

Israel-Hamas War: Islamic Nations' Group calls "urgent, extraordinary" meet on Israel-Gaza| Oneindia

A top grouping of Islamic nations has called an "urgent extraordinary meeting" in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Israel-Gaza war. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) seeks to address the..

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Britain's Tyson Fury pledges to "break" Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk when the pair face off in Saudi Arabia on 17 February in a fight to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in the four-belt..
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Anthony Joshua says he'll "smoke" Otto Wallin after it was announced the two would fight each other on the same card as Deontay Wilder on 23 December in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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