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Biden, In Policy Shift, To Meet With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Next Month: Report

President Joe Biden is doing an abrupt policy about-face and will meet next month with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman after years of denouncing the country’s human rights record.

Benzinga

At King Salman's Invitation, Biden to Visit Saudi Arabia in July

The Saudi Royal Court announced on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden will visit the Kingdom in July at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz The visit is scheduled for July 15 and 16. In a statement, the Royal Court said that visit…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US officials confirm Biden to visit Saudi Arabia, meet MBS

US president will make first Middle East visit next month, with stops in Israel, occupied West Bank, and Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

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Biden to meet with Saudi crown prince despite 'pariah' pledge

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a trip to the Middle East in July, in a break with his campaign pledge of making the kingdom a "pariah" as he struggles to combat record high U.S. gasoline prices.

Reuters

Tyson Fury ready to fight again but won't face Anthony Joshua in Saudi Arabia

World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has yet to surrender his WBC title despite claiming to be retired and now appears to be willing to fight again, with a few conditions

Daily Mirror

Biden will visit Israel, West Bank and Saudi Arabia in bid to ‘revitalise’ US strength in region

Mr Biden is expected to meet Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Jeddah despite a 2020 pledge to render the Saudi Crown Prince a ‘pariah’ for ordering the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Kashoggi

The Independent UK

Biden to visit Israel and 'pariah' Saudi Arabia next month

President Joe Biden will make his first trip to the Middle East next month with visits to Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia

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White House announces Biden will visit Saudi Arabia, expects to meet crown prince

"We can expect the president to see the crown prince."

Axios

Biden likely to meet Saudi crown prince, reversing campaign vow - Roll Call

President Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia in July, where he is expected to break with his own rhetoric by meeting with the crown prince.

Roll Call

New System for Companies in Saudi Arabia Competes with Int’l Business Environments

The Shura Council approved on Monday a new system for companies, aimed at developing the trade environment in the Kingdom and moving it to a better stage that competes with other international business environments. Fahd Al-Takhifi, council member and Chairman of the Trade and Investment Committee, told Asharq Al-Awsat that…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Launches E-Platform to Fight Collusive Bidding

Saudi Arabia is redoubling its efforts to combat bid-rigging given that reflects on economic efficiency, social development, preservation of public money, and the achievement of the goals of Vision 2030. Raising the level of awareness among those concerned with procurement in government agencies, Saudi Arabia launched an e-platform to prevent…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How will the Prophet remarks row affect India-GCC ties?

Insulting remarks against the Prophet by India’s ruling party officials cause a diplomatic backlash in the Muslim world.

Al Jazeera

Buzz Lightyear film banned in 14 countries over same-sex kiss

Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates are among the nations refusing to show the Toy Story spin-off

Evening Standard

King of Spain, Saudi FM Discuss Means to Bolster Bilateral Ties

King Felipe VI of Spain held talks in Madrid on Monday with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Discussions focused on means to strengthen bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Spain. They also covered opportunities for cooperation in various fields. Prince Faisal earlier met his Spanish counterpart…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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The arms manufacturing gold-rush

Major arms manufacturers are experiencing a genuine gold-rush moment

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Phil Mickelson’s U.S. Open press conference hit on everything from Donald Trump, LIV Golf and Saudi Arabia to his therapy and 9/11

Picking out the highlights from Lefty's wild press conference.

Benzinga

To Infinity And Not Saudi Arabia: 'Lightyear' Banned In Country Over Same-Sex Kiss

Highly anticipated movie “Lightyear” will not be released in two international territories. Here’s why the latest movie in the Toy Story franchise won’t be included there.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Lifts All Covid-Related Restrictions

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday the lifting of all restrictions related to the coronavirus. Masks will still be required at Islam's holiest sites in Makkah and Madinah, where pilgrims gather for worship, according to the new rules. Organizers of events and festivals can continue to require masks if they wish.

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The Independent UK

As Saudi Arabia eases mask mandate, UAE stresses mask rules

Saudi Arabia has lifted a mask mandate for indoors spaces even as COVID-19 infection numbers steadily climb past 1,000 new cases a day after reaching double-digit lows just two months ago

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia bans Pixar’s Lightyear over same-sex kiss

The Hollywood film has been banned in a number of countries in the Middle East because of a kiss between space ranger Alisha and her partner

Asharq Al-Awsat

European Cinema Comes to Riyadh this Week

European cinema will arrive in Riyadh on Wednesday when a first-of-its-kind festival begins. Launched by the European Union in collaboration with Arabia Pictures Group, the festival will run for seven days and feature 14 films from the following countries: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Malta,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Joins the Largest Arab Union of Iron Producers

The National Committee for Steel Industry in the Council of Saudi Chambers has joined the largest Arab gathering of iron producers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Joining the Arab Iron & Steel Union enhances the Kingdom’s position in the sector, SPA reported, citing a statement from the committee. Based in…

Daily Mirror

Ship carrying 15,000 sheep sinks as thousands of livestock drown in disaster

The total value of the dead livestock, over 15,000 sheep, was around 14 Saudi riyals (£3million) and was heading from Sudan's port of Suakin to Saudi Arabia when the disaster happened

Reuters

Biden to travel to Saudi Arabia, Israel next month -source

U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel next month and the White House is planning to announce the trip this week, a source familiar with the planning said on Sunday.

The Conversation

Why Muslim countries are quick at condemning defamation – but often ignore rights violations against Muslim minorities

The Indian government finds itself in a diplomatic crisis following offensive remarks by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson, Nupur Sharma, on national television about the Prophet Muhammad and his wife, Aisha. The BJP has suspended Sharma from the position, but that has not been enough to quell the…

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