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Abin gets help at NoRKs meet

Yusuff Ali promises him steps to bring his father’s body back to State

The Hindu

Saudi Arabia to Launch First Specialized Company for Marketing Agricultural Products

Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch the first company specialized in the marketing of agricultural products, with funding from the Agricultural Development Fund amounting to 700 million riyals (USD 186.6 million). The National Agricultural Committee said the move would further support investors in the agricultural sector and Saudi farmers in…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Frankly quite stupid’: rights groups condemn Biden’s Saudi Arabia visit

Critics question value of US president’s visit, raising fears it will endanger dissidents and legitimise regime’s human rights stance

The Guardian - UK

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes STL Verdict against Terrorist Hezbollah Agents

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Friday the verdict issued by Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) against agents of the terrorist Hezbollah militia, reported the Saudi Press Agency. STL appeals judges on Thursday sentenced two Hezbollah members in absentia to life imprisonment for their role in the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tom Krasovic: Why is Phil Mickelson being held to higher standard?

SAN DIEGO — I'd rather not be Phil Mickelson.

Tribune News Service

Saudi Arabia, US Plan to Promote Promising Sectors

Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid al-Qasabi met with US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in Washington on Thursday to discuss advancing bilateral trade relations. Qasabi, who headed a delegation from the Kingdom, said the talks are part of both countries' keenness to increase coordination according to a joint action plan…

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Saudi Arabia, Morocco Stress Importance of Joint Arab Action, Countering Terrorism

Morocco reiterated its absolute solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its constant support for all measures taken by the country to protect its security and stability and ensure the safety of its territories, citizens, and residents. Rabat hosted the 13th session of the Joint Moroccan-Saudi Commission on June 15 and 16,…

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Saudi authorities seize rainbow-themed children's toys in homosexuality crackdown

One Saudi official told the state TV channel that the rainbow-coloured items “promote homosexual colours” and are “targeting the younger generation"

Daily Mirror

Flying blind: US accuses itself of selling weapons for Yemen war without assessing civilian harm

Audit by watchdog says US officials fail to follow through on the civilian impact of military sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE

The Independent UK

Iraq Begins Setting Up Electricity Links with Saudi Arabia

Iraq's Electricity Ministry has begun establishing interconnection stations with Saudi Arabia and determining transmission paths. The ministry announced that 88 percent of the interconnection lines with the Gulf countries have been completed. Iraq’s efforts come to alleviate the severe shortage of energy supply, which has paralyzed the country’s development and…

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Will Prophet remarks controversy shake India-Middle East trade?

Gulf nations will watch protests in India closely with both sides having billions riding on investments and trade.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia Advances 8 Positions in Global Competitiveness Index

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is continuing its upward ascent in the global competitiveness rankings in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022, published by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). According to the Yearbook, Saudi Arabia is ranked as the 24th most competitive economy among the 63 countries covered by…

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Saudi Arabia Announces E-draw Results of Domestic Pilgrims

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that 297,444 applications had been submitted for the electronic draw dedicated to Saudi citizens and residents for the coming Hajj season. In a press statement, the ministry said that the total number of completed applications exceeded 217,000 through the relevant platform and the…

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US Works ‘Closely’ with Saudi Arabia to Confront Iranian Challenges, Ensure Energy Sources Stability

The US Department of State confirmed that it is "working closely" with Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states to confront the "challenge that Iran poses." The State Department announced that the challenge posed by Iran to the region and beyond would be high on the agenda when President Biden visits…

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Saudi Harrat Uwayrid Reserve Added to UNESCO’s MAB Program

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added Saudi Arabia’s Harrat Uwayrid Reserve to the Man and the Biosphere Program (MAB). The announcement came Wednesday during the 43rd meeting after the reserve met all the criteria required for registration. Harrat Uwayrid is the largest nature reserve in AlUla…

ABC News

Saudi Arabian authorities seize rainbow toys for 'promoting homosexuality'

Authorities in Saudi Arabia seize any rainbow-coloured toys and clothing for promoting homosexuality, according to Saudi state TV.

The Independent UK

Saudi authorities seize rainbow toys in crackdown on homosexuality

Officials say that shops continuing to sell rainbow-coloured items could face legal penalties

The Independent UK

DC trolls Saudi embassy by naming street Jamal Khashoggi Way

One month ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the District of Columbia is renaming the street in front of the Saudi embassy Jamal Khashoggi Way, trolling Riyadh for its role in the killing of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist in 2018

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Street sign honoring Jamal Khashoggi unveiled in front of Saudi embassy in DC

Unveiling comes day after Biden said he will visit Saudi Arabia as journalist’s fiancee asks president ‘not to lose moral authority’

The Independent UK

GAO: No sign US tracked if its aid was used in Yemen attacks

A government report says there’s no sign the Pentagon or the State Department investigated whether U.S. military aid was used in Saudi or Emirati strikes alleged to have killed civilians in Yemen

The Independent UK

Tyson Fury would not attend Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch even ‘if it was in Morecambe’

The pair are set for a rematch in Saudi Arabia in August, 11 months after the Ukrainian outpointed ‘AJ’

Al Jazeera

Israel hopes Biden trip helps improve ties with Saudi Arabia

Arab countries have refused to forge ties with Israel, which has illegally occupied the Palestinian territories.

Reuters

Saudi pro-government commentators relish Biden's about-face on kingdom

Saudi pro-government commentators are gloating over U.S. President Joe Biden's planned visit next month, saying the U.S. leader's about-turn on his vow to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" reflected the kingdom's importance in global affairs.

The Independent UK

Israel hopes Biden trip helps tighten ties with Saudi Arabia

Israel hopes President Joe Biden’s visit to the region next month will bolster its efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia

Asharq Al-Awsat

Report: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt Are Region's FDI Hubs

The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt were ranked the first three, respectively, in the Arab world in attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 2021, with investments topping $45 billion. FDI inflows to Arab countries, which rose by 42% in 2021, amounted to about $53 billion, 6.3% of which…

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