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Ex-Twitter worker gets 3-1/2-year U.S. prison term for spying for Saudi Arabia

A former Twitter Inc manager convicted of spying for Saudi Arabia by sharing user data several years ago and potentially exposing users to persecution was sentenced to 3-1/2 years in prison on Wednesday, U.S. prosecutors said.

Reuters

Bernie Sanders Abandons Plan To Force Vote on Yemen War

Faced with White House opposition, Sanders withdrew a resolution that would've challenged U.S. involvement in the Yemeni Civil War.

Reason

Classic contender Holloway Bay could prepare for 2,000 Guineas in Saudi Arabia

The Royal Ascot winner is to be aimed at the $1.5 million Saudi Derby next February by trainer Karl Burke, on the same card as the world's richest race, the $20m Saudi Cup

Daily Mirror

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Egypt’s Henedi Reveals Plans for New Movie Shot in Saudi Arabia

Egyptian comedian Mohamed Henedi, during a seminar held at the Jeddah Book Fair, revealed that he is preparing for a new movie that will be filmed entirely in Saudi Arabia during the next few months. Henedi also announced that he will be working on a 25-episode drama series that will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Economic Transformation Programs Generate 3 Mln Jobs

A recent Saudi study revealed that economic transformation programs and initiatives included in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 have generated prospects for more than 3 million future jobs. Abdulaziz Al-Awwad, Vice-Chairman of the Human Resources Committee at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Riyadh, stated that the study carried out…

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Giorgos Giakoumakis Celtic latest with 'potential' Saudi Arabia transfer offer as deal talks stall

Ange Postecoglou swooped for the striker last summer with the hitman hitting 25 goals in 50 games at Parkhead. He is reportedly unhappy at no fresh terms to bump up his current deal.

Glasgow Live

Saudi Defense Minister Visits BAE Systems in UK

Saudi Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has visited the headquarters of BAE Systems in the British city of Wharton during his visit to the United Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Upon his arrival at the company's headquarters, he was received by the Chief of Air…

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A Step-up for China’s Involvement in the Middle East

Beijing will soon supplant Washington as a dominant security partner – and the Arab world sees a chance for leverage.

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Saudi Taekwondo Federation Wins Award of Best Federation in the World

The Saudi Arabian Taekwondo Federation won the award of the best federation in the world from the World Taekwondo Federation (WT), at the closing ceremony that was held after the conclusion of the Grand Prix final tournament, which was hosted by Riyadh on December 8 and 10. The accomplishment is…

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Scaloni: Losing to Saudi Arabia Was Argentina's Turning Point

Argentina's loss to Saudi Arabia in their first World Cup game was a turning point in the changing room, coach Lionel Scaloni said on Tuesday, bringing out the grit to recover, win five consecutive matches and reach the tournament final. "After we lost to Saudi Arabia, we felt a love…

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Saudi Arabia to Expedite Opening of Accounts for Foreign Companies

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) has called on local banks to facilitate and speed up the procedures for opening accounts for foreign companies, in order to encourage them to transfer their regional headquarters to the Kingdom. The step is aimed at strengthening the country’s economy, providing employment opportunities, and boosting…

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Lionel Messi embraces ‘spirit of Maradona’ to drag beaten Argentina to World Cup semi-final

Messi has embraced responsibility with the Albiceleste growing after their ‘traumatic loss’ against Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Crown Prince Discusses Riyadh Expo 2030 with Bureau Int’l des Expositions Secretary General

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, received in Riyadh on Monday Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Dimitri Kerkentzes, reported the Saudi Press Agency. They reviewed Saudi Arabia's file to host Riyadh Expo 2030. The meeting was attended by CEO of the Royal Commission…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China and Saudi Arabia Agree on $50 Billion of Deals

Saudi investment minister puts a value on a raft of accords signed last week during President Xi Jinping’s state visit, Bloomberg reports

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The Conversation

World Cup 2022: crunching 150 years of big data to predict the winner

Perhaps more than any recent World Cup, this year’s competition in Qatar has thrown up considerable surprises. Who indeed, of the analytics crowd, could have predicted Saudi Arabia would defeat Argentina the way it did, or competition-favourite Brazil would end up losing to Croatia? Meanwhile, Morocco has stunned commentators by…

The Guardian - UK

Britain’s new tough talk is a sham. Why would dictators ‘fear’ ministers who befriend them?

James Cleverly squares up to some states, but ducks egregious cases involving allies such as India, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, says Dan Dolan of Reprieve

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait sign MoU to Develop Durra Gas Field

Saudi Aramco’s wholly-owned subsidiary Aramco Gulf Operations Company signed on Saturday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with state-owned Kuwait Gulf Oil Company (KGOC) to develop the joint Durra gas field. Kuwait’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Oil Badr al-Mulla and Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman attended…

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Saudi Economy Grows by 8.8% in Third Quarter

The General Authority for Statistics announced on Sunday that Saudi Arabia’s economy grew by 8.8 percent in the third quarter of 2022. This growth was driven by the rise of oil-related activity by 14.2 percent, and non-oil activities by 6 percent, while government activities recorded a growth of 2.5 percent…

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Riyadh Spent 5.1 Bln Riyals in Incentives to Local Military Industry in 2021/2022

Saudi Arabia has spent 5.1 billion riyals ($1.4 billion) in incentives to boost its local military industry over the last two years, the governor of the sector's General Authority said on Monday. Ahmad Al-Ohali said the incentives included 3.3 billion riyals which was directed to research and development in the…

Reuters

Riyadh spent 5.1 billion riyals in incentives to local military industry in 2021/2022

Saudi Arabia has spent 5.1 billion riyals ($1.4 billion) in incentives to boost its local military industry over the last two years, the governor of the sector's General Authority said on Monday.

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Saudi FM: We Are Seeking to Build Bridges Between East and West

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah stressed on Sunday that the Kingdom and Gulf countries were working on building bridges between the east and west. He cited the recent Riyadh-hosted summits that brought together the leaders of China and the United States as Saudi Arabia’s attempt to…

Bangkok Post

Cause of man's death on flight still unclear

The cause of death of a Thai man on a return flight from Saudi Arabia was still inconclusive and further examination was needed, the Disease Control Department said on Monday.

Bangkok Post

Cause of pilgrim's death on flight home still unclear

The cause of death of a man on a return flight from a pilgrimmage to Saudi Arabia was still inconclusive and further examination was needed, Disease Control Department director-general Thares Krasanairawiwong said on Monday.

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Report: LIV Golf planned for all-star board members such as Michael Jordan, Condoleezza Rice and top-level business executives

The New York Times report analyzed hundreds of confidential documents from a proposal conducted for the PIF.

Al Jazeera

World Cup 2022: 10 big moments so far

From injury time to Morocco’s brilliance to Ronaldo’s benching, here are the biggest stories from the tournament.

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