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Saudi PIF Close to Buying Stake in Starbucks Middle East

The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been shortlisted to buy a stake in the Middle East, North Africa, and central Asia Starbucks franchise held by Alshaya Group, revealed sources. The Starbucks franchise has several hundred outlets in 14 countries across the Middle East, Russia, and central Asia. Last year,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Best Middle Eastern cookbooks for delicious and healthy recipes

From lamb kebabs and labneh to falafels and figs, master the art of Middle Eastern cuisine with these cookbooks

Evening Standard

'Apocalyptic' dust storm kills four people and could hit Europe next week

Medics in Syria believe the dust cloud shrouding parts of the Middle East could be potentially deadly as they report treating patients struggling to breathe after inhaling the sand-tainted air

Daily Mirror

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Prophet Muhammad remarks embroil India in row with Gulf states

‘Insulting’ comments by spokespeople for ruling Bharatiya Janata party met with anger in Middle East

The Guardian - UK

James Tavernier in Rangers 'ready not rusty' message during gruelling workout in baking Dubai heat

The Ibrox side return on June 27 but Tavernier is working out with a fitness specialist in the Middle East.

Daily Record

Saudi PIF Buys 23.97% Stake in Capital Bank Group

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, said on Sunday it will buy a 23.97% stake in Capital Bank Group, one of the largest banking groups in Jordan, Iraq and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. PIF will pay $185 million for the stake, by buying…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Postpones Middle East Tour Till July

US President Joe Biden postponed his trip to the Middle East from the end of June to July, according to media reports. Sources told NBC News that the White House is now planning a broader trip to the Middle East next month. "We are working on a trip to Israel…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Europe's south expects over 150,000 migrant arrivals this year - minister

Mediterranean countries on major migrant routes into Europe expect over 150,000 arrivals this year as food shortages caused by the Ukraine conflict threaten a new migration wave from Africa and the Middle East.

Reuters

Biden postpones planned trip to Middle East

The trip was originally expected to take place later this month.

Axios

Edinburgh glamping entrepreneur on when he met Dubai royalty

Calum MacLeod, who grew up in Edinburgh and attended Craigmount high school, met one of the wealthiest monarch's in the world when unveiling a new product in the Middle East.

Edinburgh Live

Biden Planning 1st Middle East Visit, May Meet Gulf, Arab Leaders

US President Joe Biden stressed on Thursday that he is engaged in working towards achieving peace and stability in the Middle East. He revealed that his plans for his first visit to the Middle East have not been completed yet, but he expects to meet with the leaders of Israel…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hyatt Picks This Apple Leisure Group Executive To Succeed Long-Serving Peter Fulton

Hyatt Hotels Corp (NYSE:H) has appointed Javier Águila as the group President for Europe, Africa & Middle East (EAME) region. Águila succeeds Peter Fulton, who is slated to retire after a 39-year career at Hyatt. Águila will officially assume the role in the next several months. Águila is an internal successor, hailing from Apple Leisure…

Benzinga

‘Vicious cycle’: Storms intensify in the Gulf as climate changes

Recent ecologically disastrous conditions in the Gulf are latest sign of climate danger to the MENA region.

Al Jazeera

Biden planning Gulf visit, could meet crown prince - sources

U.S. officials are planning a trip for President Joe Biden to the Middle East later this month to meet Gulf allies, which could put him in the same room with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, sources said on Wednesday.

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The Independent UK

As gas prices soar, Biden leans toward visiting Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden is leaning towards making a visit to Saudi Arabia — a trip that would likely bring him face-to-face with the Saudi crown prince he once shunned as a killer

The Independent UK

Far from home, Middle Eastern band finds rhythm in Germany

The Berlin band Kayan Project features a diverse cast of musicians from the Middle East who might never have been able to perform together in their home countries

Daily Mirror

Military group connected to Russian Government 'laid banned landmines in Libya'

Lama Fakih, Middle East and North Africa director at Human Rights Watch, said the Wagner Group added to the “deadly legacy” of mines and booby traps scattered across Tripoli’s suburbs

Asharq Al-Awsat

Investment Opportunities in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE Shift Attention Away from Africa

Investment opportunities in the Arab markets have emerged, in light of the successive crises that have impacted the global economy, starting with the global financial crisis in 2008, the geopolitical changes in the Middle East, the coronavirus pandemic and the current war in Ukraine. Countries that have carried out broad…

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SAUDIA to Operate 540 Additional Flights for World Cup Qatar 2022 Matches

In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 taking place for the first time in the Middle East later this year, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, will be introducing more than 60 exclusive flights to support the national team and 40 daily…

Tribune News Service

Sanctions against Russia risk exacerbating global famine, says new analysis

A new report from a leading political consultancy says increasing sanctions against wheat-rich Russia for its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine could trigger a "hunger hurricane" in North Africa, the Middle East and other famine-affected regions of the world.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bejjani: Digital Investments Boosted Majid Al Futtaim's Resilience During the Pandemic

Digital investments have boosted Majid Al Futtaim's resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and accelerated its recovery, announced CEO Alain Bejjani. Majid Al Futtaim is the leading shopping mall, communities, retail, and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of…

McClatchy Washington Bureau

US engages a Lebanese general for help freeing Austin Tice in Syria

WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials have asked a Lebanese general for help securing the freedom of Austin Tice, a journalist missing in Syria since 2012, as well as five other Americans held in the Middle East, U.S. officials said on Wednesday.

Reason

Faisal Saeed Al Mutar, Melissa Chen: Bringing Enlightenment Values to the Middle East

The co-founders of Ideas Beyond Borders talk about bringing Steven Pinker and John Stuart Mill to an audience dying for them.

Axios

Biden officials in Saudi Arabia for talks on oil, planned visit

The president is considering visiting Saudi Arabia as part of his planned trip to the Middle East next month.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: With MBZ as president, is it time for a US-UAE reset?

Mohammed bin Zayed was already the UAE’s de facto ruler – he’ll likely continue attempts to become less tied to the US.

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