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2023 Dakar Rally Route Will Be Longer And Even More Challenging

The 2023 Dakar Rally will feature a 14-stage route stretching from the Red Sea to the city of Dammam on Saudi Arabia’s eastern coast.

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‘Intellectual debate’: How papers and TV covered diplomatic fallout of BJP leaders’ Prophet remarks

India has been forced into diplomatic firefighting as remarks made by two BJP leaders against Prophet Muhammad have sparked outrage in several Arab capitals. On Sunday, the governments of Qatar, Kuwait and Iran summoned India’s envoys and expressed their anger, even handing over diplomatic notes of protest and demanding a…

Newslaundry

Saudi Arabia, Spain to Boost Investments in Mega Environmental Projects

Saudi Arabia announced its mega projects to achieve the environmental goals of the Saudi Green and the Middle East Green Initiatives and the goals of net zero emissions. The Kingdom hosted a Saudi-Spanish Investment Forum attended by a delegation from Madrid chaired by Minister of State for Energy Sara Munoz.

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60% of World’s Conflicts Happen in OIC Zone

Saudi Arabia hosted on Sunday the fourth Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Conference on Mediation. The conference, “Experiences and Prospects,” was organized by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the OIC in Jeddah. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha said mediation is a key for the organization, noting…

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Saudi Arabia Condemns Offensive Statements against Prophet Mohammed

Gulf countries condemned on Sunday offensive statements by a spokesperson of India's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) that were deemed offensive to the Prophet Mohammed. The Saudi Foreign Ministry expressed its vehement condemnation of the statements, stressing its constant rejection of insults to symbols of Islam and symbols and figures of…

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Saudi Arabia hikes July crude prices surprisingly high for Asia buyers

Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, raised July crude oil prices for Asian buyers to higher-than-expected levels amid concerns about tight supply and expectations of strong demand in summer.

Reuters

Biden should not visit Saudi, meet crown prince, Democratic Rep. Schiff says

U.S. President Joe Biden should not visit Saudi Arabia or meet its Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who approved an operation to capture or kill murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to U.S. intelligence, a leading Democratic lawmaker said on Sunday.

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Dakar Rally announces longer 14-stage route for 2023

The ASO has revealed the first details of the 2023 Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia, increasing the length of the route to 14 stages in response to calls from competitors.

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377 Haj pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh to fly off after 2 years

LUCKNOW: About 377 pilgrims, desirous of making the Haj pilgrimage from Uttar Pradesh after the pandemic-hit halt of two years, will embark on the first flight to Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Monday morning. A total of 7,500 passengers will be sent from UP for Haj 2022 on 13 flights…

The Times of India

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…

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TRSDC Seeks 30% Environmental Conservation Rate by 2040

The "Amaala" and "Red Sea" projects in western Saudi Arabia will attract a wide range of various markets given the multiple services they offer, according to the Executive Director at the Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC), Rosanna Chopra. Chopra stressed that TRSDC aspires to provide the destination with clean and…

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Saudi Arabia Signs 100 Investment Deals Worth $4Bn during Q1

Saudi Arabia has signed 101 investment deals during the first quarter of this year, amounting to $4 billion. Supervised by the Ministry of Investment, the deals are expected to provide more than 5,000 new job opportunities. The Kingdom is the sixth among the G20 economies with the highest foreign exchange…

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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…

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Biden trips to Saudi Arabia, Israel postponed to July: NBC

President Joe Biden will delay visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel until next month, NBC reported.

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Saudi Arabia Receives First Foreign Hajj Pilgrims since before Pandemic

Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of Hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual. The group from Indonesia landed in the city of Madinah and was set to travel south to the holy city of Makkah in the coming…

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Longtime member Kevin Na resigns from PGA Tour to pursue other playing opportunities, including the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series

By resigning his membership, Na is no longer exempt into PGA Tour-sanctioned events this year.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia receives 1st foreign Hajj pilgrims since COVID began

Group from Indonesia landed in Medina and is set to travel south to the holy city of Mecca in the coming weeks.

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New Saudi Investment in the Electric Car Sector

Saudi Arabia's Abdul Latif Jameel Group has signed an agreement with India's Greaves Electric Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of the engineering firm Greaves Cotton, to invest SAR 825 million ($220 million) in the company. The Saudi company will initially pour SAR 560 million ($150 million) for purchasing 35.8% stake…

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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…

Bangkok Post

Phuket eyes Saudi, Australian markets

Phuket tourism operators are banking on promising markets such as Australia and Saudi Arabia to support the industry during the low season.

The Independent UK

Jamal Khashoggi’s widow writes to Biden ahead of meeting with Saudi crown prince accused of orchestrating his murder

‘Speak your conscience, to do otherwise would betray those who cannot speak for themselves’

The Independent UK

Biden affirms human rights commitment as he warms to Saudis

President Joe Biden says he’s not changed his views on human rights despite his administration offering praise of Saudi Arabia for getting OPEC+ to step up oil production

Asharq Al-Awsat

Hajj Ministry Announces Opening of Registration for Local Pilgrims

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday the opening of registration for pilgrims from inside Saudi Arabia. Eligible citizens and resident must not be older than 65 years of age and have a valid residence permit. The ministry added that priority will be given to those who have…

Axios

Biden says there is a "possibility" of Saudi Arabia visit

The president, who once vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah," said he won't change his views on human rights in the kingdom.

The Independent UK

House oversight committee launches probe into Jared Kusher’s Saudi-backed investment fund

Mr Kushner’s new venture received a $2bn investment from a Saudi sovereign wealth fund

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