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Saudi, UAE Ministers Warn against Capacity Decreasing in All Energy Sectors

The energy ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates warned that spare capacity is decreasing in all energy sectors as producers slash investment, causing everything from crude to diesel and natural gas to trade at or near record highs. “I have a lot of experience, but I've never…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Aviation, Travel Industry Financing to Exceed $37 Billion

Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal al-Ibrahim has revealed that the Kingdom plans to boost its financing of travel, tourism, and aviation sectors.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Saudi Arabia and Senegal stressed their determination to bolster cooperation in all political issues in an effort to come up with joint stances that safeguard their security and stability. The Kingdom and Senegal issued a statement on Tuesday capping Senegalese President Macky Sall's visit to Saudi Arabia last month. The…

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Riyadh Seeks to Achieve Recovery Plan for International Aviation Sector

Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to strengthen its capabilities in the aviation sector over the next ten years, with the aim to become a leading center for aviation and air transport in the Middle East and the world. Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the…

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Easing Economic Difficulties Facing Int’l Travel

Saudi Arabia plays a leadership role in ensuring the prosperity of the aviation sector in coming years, said Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz al-Duailej. Speaking at the Future Aviation Forum, Duailej reiterated the importance of joint efforts to face future crises and end economic difficulties…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Aviation Strategy Linking 250 Int’l Destination

Saudi Arabia announced its new aviation strategy targeting 250 direct destinations to and from the Kingdom's airports, inaugurated a new air carrier, and tripled air traffic. Minister of Transport Saleh Al-Jasser launched the aviation strategy at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, aiming for Saudi Arabia to become the Middle…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Al Jaber, Grundberg Discuss Yemen Truce

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber held talks in Riyadh on Monday with United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg. Talks focused on joint efforts to ensure the success of the UN-sponsored truce in Yemen with the aim of reaching a permanent comprehensive ceasefire and kick off the political…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Messi Announced as Saudi Tourism Ambassador

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb announced on Monday Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi as the Kingdom's tourism ambassador. In a tweet, he welcomed Messi and his friends to Saudi Arabia where he will spend a "unique vacation to discover the treasures of the Red Sea and Jeddah Season and…

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Saudi Arabia aims for 70 million tourism visits this year -official

Saudi Arabia aims to exceed 70 million tourist visits this year after drawing 62 million last year, a tourism official said on Monday, underlining the conservative kingdom concerted push to boost its travel industry.

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Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Prices to Asia by More than 50%

Saudi Arabia cut oil prices for buyers in Asia as coronavirus lockdowns in China weigh on demand, countering uncertainty around Russia’s supplies as the Ukraine war drags on. Aramco is expected to cut the official selling price (OSP) for flagship Arab Light crude to Asia in June by more than…

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Strategies Revealed as Future Aviation Forum 2022 Kicks Off in Riyadh

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Arabia is hosting the “Future Aviation Forum” for three days, organized by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh. GACA President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lebanon's descent into turmoil: assassinations, war, financial collapse

Lebanon holds an election on May 15 that could see a shift of power that sends shockwaves far beyond this small country squeezed between Syria and Israel.

Reuters

Saudi king admitted to hospital for medical tests

Saudi Arabia’s octogenarian monarch has undergone medical tests, just weeks after he had the battery of his pacemaker changed

The Independent UK

Saudi king admitted to hospital in Jeddah for tests - Saudi press agency

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz was admitted to hospital in the Red Sea city of Jeddah to undergo medical tests, the state-run Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday, citing a statement from the royal court.

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New Saudi Commissions to Boost ‘Comprehensive, Balanced Development’

Government officials stressed that the recently approved royal commissions in Saudi Arabia will contribute to achieving the comprehensive, balanced, and sustainable development of the Kingdom’s regions. On Thursday, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued royal decrees that included the establishment of two commissions to develop…

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Saudi Arabia to Attract Investments Worth $32 Bln in Mining, Minerals Sector

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said Friday that the ministry has a goal to attract investments worth $32 billion to its mining and minerals sector through nine new projects. The projects are aimed at supporting supplies of mineral products to local and international markets. Alkhorayef added…

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Saudi Arabia Warns of Suspicious Websites Promoting Hajj

Saudi Arabia's Hajja and Umrah Ministry warned on Friday against suspicious Hajj websites. It tweeted that it will soon announce the necessary procedures to submit a Hajj application for pilgrims inside the Kingdom on its official website. In April, the ministry said it would be raising the number of Hajj…

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Saudi Arabia to Attract Investments Worth $32 Bln in Mining, Minerals Sector

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said Friday that the ministry has a goal to attract investments worth $32 billion to its mining and minerals sector through nine new projects, state news agency SPA reported. The projects are aimed at supporting supplies of mineral products to local…

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Lebanese Abroad Cast Votes in Parliamentary Polls

The first phase of Lebanon’s parliamentary elections kicked off on Friday morning, for expats residing in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Syria, Oman, Egypt, Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq and Iran. The rest of the expatriates will vote in the second phase in 48 other countries on Sunday. Prime Minister Najib Mikati inaugurated…

The Independent UK

Justin Rose warns players ‘running a risk’ joining Saudi-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series

English golfer Rose has confirmed he will not play in the LIV Golf International Series

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Ministerial Delegation Meets with Major US Tech Companies

The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) is holding meetings with major US technology companies and innovation and space centers. Minister Abdullah al-Swaha and the accompanying delegation will launch Thursday a series of meetings with the US companies to boost the Kingdom's leading role as a regional center…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Takes Rapid Steps to Export Solar Panels Worldwide

Desert Technologies’ Chief Commercial Officer Majid Refae confirmed that Saudi Arabia is offering several programs that support Saudi manufacturers and facilitate the export of solar panels to all countries of the world. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Refae revealed that the Kingdom has set its priorities for green energy…

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Lee Westwood namechecks Newcastle United amid Saudi Golf League controversy

The golfer - who lives in the North East - thinks criticism to join the Saudi Golf League is unfair

Daily Mirror

Customers outraged after family leave behind entire table of rubbish after KFC feast

A family have been blasted for their selfish behaviour after leaving a KFC in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with high piles of rubbish and half eaten food at the restaurant

Bangkok Post

Govt asked to seek Saudi investors

Chambers of commerce in three southern border provinces have told the government to propose joint ventures to Saudi Arabia as a way to stimulate trade.

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