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Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack in Egypt’s Sinai

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly denounced the terrorist attack that targeted a water pumping plant west of Sinai in Egypt, leaving one officer and 10 Egyptian soldiers dead. The Ministry affirmed the Kingdom's full support for Egypt towards everything that threatens its security and stability, and its…

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Saudi Commissions to Boost ‘Comprehensive, Balanced Development’

Government officials stressed that the recently approved royal commissions in Saudi Arabia will contribute to achieving the comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable development of the Kingdom’s regions. On Thursday, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued royal decrees that included the establishment of two commissions to develop…

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Saudi Arabia to Attract Investments Worth $32 Bln in Mining, Minerals Sector

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said Friday that the ministry has a goal to attract investments worth $32 billion to its mining and minerals sector through nine new projects. The projects are aimed at supporting supplies of mineral products to local and international markets. Alkhorayef added…

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Saudi Arabia Warns of Suspicious Websites Promoting Hajj

Saudi Arabia's Hajja and Umrah Ministry warned on Friday against suspicious Hajj websites. It tweeted that it will soon announce the necessary procedures to submit a Hajj application for pilgrims inside the Kingdom on its official website. In April, the ministry said it would be raising the number of Hajj…

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Nostalgia: It's worse than it used to be

Before the pandemic, nostalgia was a major force in global politics. Donald Trump promised to "make America great again", and Brexiteers won their political battle partly by idealising Britain's imperial past. While Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a "great rejuvenation of the Chinese people", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo…

Bangkok Post

Saudi Students Head to the US for Int’l Science, Engineering Fair

A Saudi science and engineering team traveled to the US on Friday to compete for awards in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF 2022), which will be held in Atlanta, Georgia on May 7-23. The Kingdom will be represented at the fair by the King Abdullah and His…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cork great Colman Corrigan expects to see the Rebels put it up to Kerry at Páirc Uí Rinn

The former full-back, a four-time Munster title winner who won the All-Ireland twice with Cork, recalls glory days with the county and discusses what the county needs to be competitive in tomorrow's clash with the Kingdom and beyond

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Tyrone vs Kerry: TV and live streaming info for Sunday’s All-Ireland U20 semi-final

The Red Hands take on the Kingdom for the place in the All-Ireland U20 Football Championship decider

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Saudi Ministerial Delegation Meets with Major US Tech Companies

The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is holding meetings with major US technology companies and innovation and space centers. Minister Abdullah al-Swaha and the accompanying delegation will launch Thursday a series of meetings with the US companies to boost the Kingdom's leading role as a regional center…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Takes Rapid Steps to Export Solar Panels Worldwide

Desert Technologies’ Chief Commercial Officer Majid Refae confirmed that Saudi Arabia is offering several programs that support Saudi manufacturers and facilitate the export of solar panels to all countries of the world. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Refae revealed that the Kingdom has set its priorities for green energy…

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Indicators Point to High Liquidity Movement in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia has seen indicators of high liquidity movement, prompted by the recovery of commercial demand and consumer spending over the last period, in parallel with the growth of the national economy and the rise in oil revenues and non-oil activity in the Kingdom. Cash liquidity rose by 2.7% at…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fitch Upgrades Saudi’s PIF Outlook to ‘Positive’

Ratings agency Fitch on Friday revised the outlook on Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund (PIF), to "positive" from "stable" following a similar action on the country. It also affirmed the PIF's rating at "A". Fitch had cited improvements in Saudi Arabia's balance sheet due to higher…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Turkey's Erdogan Keen on Developing Economic Trade, Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Turkish President Recep Tayyib Erdogan stated that his country and Saudi Arabia agreed to develop trade and economic cooperation. Erdogan had paid a visit to the Kingdom on Thursday, his first in five years.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Pakistani Premier to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Promoting Ties with Saudi Arabia

On his first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his government was committed to advancing the special relationship with the Kingdom. Sharif is the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League. He was sworn in earlier this month after parliament ousted his predecessor, Imran Khan,…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Bids For the Construction of Dams

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture revealed that it has launched an investment initiative, the first of its kind, to offer bids for the construction of water dams. The ministry announced the launch of four water dam projects in the Asir region (southern of the Kingdom) for investment…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bahrain’s King Pardons 160 Inmates on Eid al-Fitr

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Thursday a royal decree pardoning and releasing 160 inmates who were held on various charges and have served part of their jail terms. Bahrain News Agency BNA said the decree was issued on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. “The King is keen…

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why are foes Turkey and Saudi Arabia fixing ties?

The killing by Saudi agents of columnist Jamal Khashoggi inside the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul turned an already tense and shaky relationship between Turkey and Saudi Arabia into complete free-fall

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Arab Coalition to Release 163 Houthis Who Had Taken Part in Hostilities Against Saudi Arabia

The Saudi-led Arab coalition announced on Thursday that the Joint Forces Command will release 163 Houthi detainees who had taken part in hostilities against the Kingdom, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The move is a humanitarian initiative in extension of previous ones. It also supports all the efforts aimed at…

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Saudi Arabia Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Pledge of Allegiance to Crown Prince

As the Saudis celebrate the fifth anniversary of the pledge of allegiance to Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as Crown Prince, observers find it difficult to monitor and assess the rapid transformations that the Kingdom has witnessed over the past five years, which all point to an endeavor to “build the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Barroso to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia’s Response to the Pandemic a Lesson for Health Systems

Jose Barroso, the chairman of the Global Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), described Saudi Arabia’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic as “wonderful”, pointing that the Kingdom’s investment in health care systems has prepared it to deal better with the pandemic. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Barroso, who is also the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Bombings Near Chinese Institute at Karachi University

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist bombings near a Chinese institute at the University of Karachi in southern Pakistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated Saudi Arabia's solidarity with Pakistan against violence, extremism and terrorism, confirming the Kingdom’s rejection of these criminal acts, which contradict all religious…

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Lucid Scores 100,000-Vehicle Order From Saudi Arabia Over Ten Years

At the beginning, the Kingdom is expected to order 1,000 to 2,000 vehicles annually, with the quantity to increase to 4,000-7,000 vehicles annually from 2025.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Hosts Exhibition of the Latest 3D Sensory Innovations

Riyadh will host the Saudi Light and Sound (SLS) Expo, scheduled for May 16-18, in the first event dedicated to professional 3D lighting and sound equipment. The event is launched as a platform that enables participants to see, hear, and experience the latest technologies and illuminating innovations in lighting, sound,…

The Guardian - AU

Disney is refusing to cut LGBTQ scene in Doctor Strange 2, Saudi Arabia says

Official denies Marvel film is banned but says kingdom ‘still trying’ to get Disney to cut 12 seconds referring to lesbian character with two mothers

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan to Sign 30 Cooperation Agreements During President's Visit to Riyadh

The upcoming visit of Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov to Saudi Arabia will witness the signing of 30 new draft agreements and 23 international treaties and deals to enhance comprehensive cooperation with Saudi Arabia. The third meeting of the Kyrgyz-Saudi Joint Intergovernmental Committee on high-level cooperation is scheduled to be held…

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