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Saudi Arabia and Kenya sign 3 memoranda of understanding and a labor agreement in first meeting of political consultations committee

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received in Riyadh the Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi, where the first meeting of the Saudi-Kenyan Political Consultations Committee was held to discuss developing relations and raising the level of coordination. The meeting witnessed the signing of three memoranda of understanding, in addition to an agreement to recruit and employ Kenyan workers.

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Saudi stock index closes lower at 10,798 points with trading of 3 billion riyals

The main Saudi stock index closed down 28.01 points at 10,798.97 points, with trading valued at 3 billion riyals and a volume of 198 million shares, as shares of 103 companies rose and 153 declined. The parallel market NOMU index also fell 239.39 points to 22,689.95 points with trading worth 11 million riyals.

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Tourism

Watch the strangest thing Americans did to celebrate 250 years since the declaration of the United States

The United States chose to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by burying a huge 'time capsule' in Philadelphia, to be opened on July 4, 2276, coinciding with the 500th anniversary of the nation's founding. The capsule contains items representing American life in 2026, including a modern iPhone, a natural diamond, a bottle of Coca-Cola, a crystal from the Times Square ball, a 3D model of Abraham Lincoln's hand, as well as hundreds of letters and documents from various states and institutions. The initiative aims to provide a comprehensive historical message to future generations about technology, culture, economy, and lifestyles in the United States at the beginning of the 21st century.

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Sports

43 contestants ignite the first round of the Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship 2026 in Taif

The first round of the Saudi Toyota Hill Climb Championship 2026 concluded on the Okbat Al-Mohammadiya track in Ash-Shifa, Taif Governorate, with the participation of 43 male and female contestants across 10 categories including the Ladies' Cup, under the supervision of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, applying a new competition system that increased the number of rounds to six and fostered a strong competitive atmosphere.

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Sports

Portugal and Spain face off in Dallas to decide a quarterfinal spot in the 2026 World Cup

The Portuguese and Spanish national teams meet tomorrow, Monday, at Dallas Stadium in one of the strongest Round of 16 matches of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, to decide the ticket to the quarterfinals, in the 42nd Iberian derby in the history of the two historic teams.

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Business

23 promising real estate opportunities in Makkah via the 'Bakkah' electronic auction

Al-Unwan Real Estate Company, under the supervision of the Assignment and Liquidation Center 'Inmaath' and according to the decision of the Execution Court, launches the 'Bakkah' electronic auction via the Saudi Auctions platform from Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM until Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM. The auction offers 23 real estate opportunities in Makkah, including residential and residential-commercial buildings and lands in vital locations near the Grand Mosque, the holy sites, and main roads, giving investors diverse options with promising investment returns and high growth potential.

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Business

Sharikat launches the fourth edition of the Sharikat Award to honor excellence in water sector projects

'Sharikat' launched the fourth edition of the 'Sharikat Award' to honor entities excelling in water sector projects and facilities for their achievements during 2024 and 2025, across 9 categories covering financial, implementation, operational, and developmental aspects, with a focus on sustainability, innovation, local content, and social impact. Sharikat invited eligible entities to register for the award from July 15 to August 30, 2026, with winners to be announced at a ceremony under the patronage of the Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture on October 19, 2026, reaffirming its role in enhancing public-private partnership and improving the efficiency and sustainability of water projects.

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Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh successfully treats a newborn with a rare encephalocele measuring 10 cm in diameter

The Security Forces Hospital in Riyadh successfully diagnosed and treated a newborn with a huge occipital encephalocele exceeding 10 cm in diameter, diagnosed before birth via advanced imaging and MRI. A safe cesarean delivery was performed, followed by surgery to repair the encephalocele and drain cerebrospinal fluid without complications, and the newborn left the intensive care unit in stable condition.

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Medical team at King Fahd Hospital in Madinah saves two patients with aortic rupture in one day

The vascular surgery team at King Fahd Hospital in Madinah, a member of the Madinah Health Cluster, successfully performed two advanced surgeries to repair thoracic aortic ruptures for two patients from separate traffic accidents, using vascular stent technique, which helped stop bleeding, stabilize their conditions, and discharge them in good health.

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Sports

Saudi national futsal team for the deaf qualifies for the 2027 Winter Deaflympics in Austria

The Saudi national futsal team for the deaf qualified for the 2027 Winter Deaflympics in Austria after securing one of two qualification slots in the first Asian Futsal Championship for the Deaf held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, topping the group stage with 13 points from four wins and a draw. The Green team secured continental qualification, while national team player Mohammed Al-Nemer won the Best Player award, an achievement reflecting support for Saudi sports and the efforts of the Saudi Deaf Sports Federation as part of Saudi Vision 2030 goals to enhance international presence.

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Grand Mufti receives head of the Board of Grievances in his office in Riyadh

His Eminence the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Senior Scholars Council, Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan, received His Excellency the Chairman of the Board of Grievances and Chairman of the Administrative Judiciary Council, Dr. Ali bin Ahmed Al-Aheidab, where efforts of the Board of Grievances in developing administrative judiciary were highlighted, and the role of the General Presidency of Scientific Research and Ifta in serving Islamic law was praised.

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Rare clock from 1860 catches the attention of visitors at the Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition in Makkah

The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition in Makkah houses a rare historical clock believed to date back to 1277 AH (1860 AD), which was used to set prayer times in the Prophet's Mosque. The piece stands out for its documentary and cultural value within a wide range of artifacts documenting the history of the architecture and care of the Two Holy Mosques throughout the ages.

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120 settlers storm Al-Aqsa, occupation prevents adhan 84 times in Ibrahimi Mosque

More than 120 settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque today from the Bab al-Maghariba gate in successive groups, under the protection of Israeli occupation forces who tightened measures on the entry of visitors and worshippers. The Palestinian Ministry of Endowments reported 26 break-ins into Al-Aqsa in June, and the prevention of the call to prayer in the Ibrahimi Mosque 84 times.

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National Center for Wildlife reveals the truth about the circulating baboon video