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Saudi Ambassador: Mufti Khaled's Assassination Was Prelude to Assassination of Whole of Lebanon

Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Lebanon, Waleed Bukhari said on Monday that the 1989 assassination of Grand Mufti Sheikh Hassan Khaled was a prelude to the assassination of all of Lebanon, while describing the results of the recent parliamentary elections as "honorable". The ambassador was speaking at the fifth Saudi-Lebanese Cultural…

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Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Meets with CENTCOM Chief

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks in Tampa on Monday with US Central Command chief Commander General Michael Kurilla. "We discussed our joint defense coordination, addressing regional challenges, and stressed the need to work together on preserving regional and global stability," tweeted Prince Khalid. They also…

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U.S. quietly negotiating among Saudis, Israelis and Egyptians on Red Sea islands transfer

A deal could be a first step on the road to the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.

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More hardship as new sandstorm engulfs parts of Middle East

A sandstorm has blanketed parts of the Middle East including Iraq, Syria, Iran, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Marriott To Debut This Private Sanctuary As Part Of Saudi Arabia's Red Sea Destination

Marriott International Inc (NASDAQ:MAR) has signed an agreement with The Red Sea Development Company to debut its Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand off the west coast of Saudi Arabia. Slated to debut in 2023, Nujuma, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, will be the first property from the brand in the Middle East. Nujuma will be situated on private islands…

Benzinga

Saudi Arabia may amend its blood money law

Proposes equal blood money for men and women, Muslims and non-Muslims

The Hindu

Ahmed Almulla: Cinematic Production is Slowing Down Everywhere, Except in Saudi Arabia and China

The story of Saudi cinema cannot be told without referring to the Saudi Film Festival, which has been at the heart of the country’s cinematic movement since it began 15 years ago. It arose out of nowhere. There were not any showrooms, platforms, or programs that supported cinematic talents. And…

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Cairo Hosts Int’l Conference on Confronting ‘Emerging Terrorist Organizations’

Egypt’s Interior Ministry, in collaboration with Interpol, is hosting Monday a workshop on confronting emerging terrorist organizations and phenomena in the Middle East and Africa. The workshop is hosted by the Egyptian Police Academy until May 25. The participating countries include Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, Saudi Arabia,…

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Covid-19: Saudi Arabia bans travel to 16 countries, including India

JEDDAH: Following the re-outbreak of Covid-19 and the rapid surge in the number of daily Covid infections over the past few weeks, Saudi Arabia has banned its citizens from traveling to sixteen countries, including India.

The Times of India

WEF: Youth Unemployment, Inequality and Climate Change Top Challenges Facing MENA

Running the team that manages the WEF’s relations and initiatives with the Middle East and North Africa, Maroun Kairouz has a busy portfolio on his hands. After a two year hiatus, the WEF is holding its first in-person meeting in Davos since the start of the pandemic. “The meeting couldn't…

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Saudi Arabia Unanimously Re-elected to Chair ALECSO's Executive Council

The Arab countries, represented by the members of the Executive Council of the Arab Organization for Education, Culture, and Science (ALECSO), have unanimously re-elected Saudi Arabia to chair the Executive Council until 2024. This came following the meeting of the 26th session of the General Conference, which concluded its activities…

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Al Rumayyan: Carbon Trading Platform in Saudi Arabia is Evidence of Change

The presence of a carbon trading platform in Saudi Arabia is in itself evidence of change, said the governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), Yasir Al Rumayyan, confirming that mega projects in the Kingdom like NEOM are depending on green sources for their energy needs. Speaking at a…

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105 days after death in Saudi Arabia, Telangana worker’s body yet to reach home

HYDERABAD: It is 105 days since a worker from Telangana had died in Saudi Arabia but his body is yet to reach his homeland. Even as the family of 41-year-old Alle Rajendar of Muthyampet in Jagtial’s Mallapur mandal is awaiting for the arrival of his body, another family is caught…

The Times of India

Proposal for Building Korean Industrial Village in Eastern Saudi Arabia

An industrial proposal has been put forward to establish a Korean industrial village in eastern Saudi Arabia.

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Saudi Arabia Heads to Cannes to Promote Flourishing Film Industry, Support Emerging Talent

The Saudi Film Commission (SFC), is participating in the 75th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival which runs from 17-28 May, to build awareness of the country's rapidly developing film industry, showcase its unique cinematic and pristine locations, and champion new and exciting talent in a drive to become…

Bangkok Post

Thai children struggling to deal with rising cyberthreats

Thailand posted the third-worst result in the world in terms of children's ability to cope with online risks, above only Uruguay and Saudi Arabia, says global cybersecurity company Surfshark.

Daily Mirror

Phil Mickelson “not missed” at PGA Championship dinner he was meant to host

Phil Mickelson has been in golf exile following his comments regarding human rights in Saudi Arabia ahead of his attempt to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series

Tribune News Service

Biden weighs meeting Saudi crown prince in sign of thawing

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden is weighing a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman as soon as next month, according to people familiar with the matter, after avoiding contact with the crown prince over the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Lucid Stock Is Racing Higher: What's Going On?

Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ: LCID) shares are trading higher Thursday after the company on Wednesday announced plans to set up a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia.

InsideEVs

Lucid Secures $3.4B In Incentives, Funding For Saudi Arabia Plant

Expected to be completed in 2025, the new factory will create 4,500 jobs and increase Lucid's global production capacity to 500,000 EVs when fully operational.

Reuters

Biden, Saudi crown prince may meet for first time as soon as next month -CNN

U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could meet for the first time as soon as next month, CNN reported on Thursday, citing multiple sources.

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Saudi Arabia Confirms Commitment to Global Compact for Migration

The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development represented the Kingdom in the United Nations Forum on International Migration Review, which was held in New York this week for the first time since the adoption of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration in December 2018. The…

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Foundation Stone Laid for First Lucid Plant in Saudi Arabia

US-based Lucid Motors on Wednesday laid the foundation stone for its first-ever electric car plant outside the US at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) in the Saudi western city of Rabigh. Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef announced that Saudi Arabia is targeting manufacturing of more than 300,000…

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Newcastle United evening headlines with Matt Targett admission and Chris Wood injury update

Today's evening headlines include Matt Targett's future, Chris Wood's absence vs Arsenal and Simon Jordan's reaction to the 'Saudi Arabian' away kit

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World’s Tallest Building Engulfed as Mideast Sandstorms Hit UAE

The world's tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust on Wednesday as sandstorms that have swept the Middle East hit the United Arab Emirates, prompting weather and traffic warnings. The 828-metre (2,716 ft, 6ins) Burj Khalifa, which towers over Dubai and is usually visible across the busy financial…

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