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‘Disturbing reversal’: Turkey suspends trial of Saudi suspects in Khashoggi murder

A Turkish court on Thursday ruled to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transferred to Saudi Arabia, according to the Associated Press.

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Factional chaos, missteps brought down Yemen president Hadi

Yemen's President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who ceded his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, fell foul of foes and allies in his efforts to cling to power from exile in Saudi Arabia, while often blocked from visiting his war-torn nation.

Reuters

Turkey suspends Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi’s fiancee said she would appeal the decision that comes despite warnings from human rights groups.

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Saudi Cabinet Welcomes UN Efforts in Yemen Truce

The Saudi Cabinet voiced its appreciation of the efforts exerted by United Nations and its Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to reach a truce in Yemen and a comprehensive cessation of military operations inside the war-torn nation and on its borders. UN efforts align with Saudi Arabia's initiative to end the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen’s president steps aside amid efforts to end war

Yemen’s exiled president stepped aside and transferred his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, as international and regional efforts to end the country’s long-running civil war gained momentum with a two-month truce

The Independent UK

How "grip recovery" creates an extra challenge in F1 qualifying

A curious aspect of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian GP was that several drivers found that they could often get better lap times in qualifying with used soft tyres.

Motorsport

Verstappen Wary of Revamped Australian GP Circuit as Leclerc Looms

World champion Max Verstappen is eyeing a "smooth weekend" to build on his victory in Saudi Arabia, but is wary about a revamped Albert Park circuit as Formula One returns to Melbourne after a two-year hiatus.

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Turkey halts Khashoggi murder trial and transfers it to Saudi Arabia

The trial in absentia of 26 Saudi suspects will be transferred from Istanbul to Riyadh

The Independent UK

Turkish court halts Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

A Turkish court ruled as expected on Thursday to halt the trial of Saudi suspects over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and transfer it to Saudi Arabia, a decision that comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Riyadh.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia Announces $3 Billion in Urgent Support to Yemen

Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi on launching the Presidential Council under the Yemeni constitution and the Gulf initiative and its executive mechanisms. The Kingdom confirmed its full support for the Presidential Council and its supporting entities to enable it to exercise its duties…

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Saudi Crown Prince Affirms Kingdom's Support to Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Thursday with the newly formed Yemeni presidential council. The Crown Prince affirmed Saudi Arabia's keenness on supporting the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council and its aspirations to start a new page in the country to achieve peace and prosperity.

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Saudi gives Yemen money, urges peace talks after Yemen presidential council announced

Saudi Arabia on Thursday welcomed the Yemeni president's decision to transfer his powers to a new presidential council, urged the body to start negotiations with the Houthi group and said it would arrange $3 billion of support to the war-torn country's economy, state news agency SPA said.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia to Start Manufacturing Drones, Eyeing Foreign Exports

Saudi Arabia’s INTRA Defense Technologies CEO Abdulsalam Ghamdi said unmanned aircraft systems have become a useful technology for many fields, indicating that a developed country such as the Kingdom cannot ignore its interest in the sector meeting its local needs. Ghamdi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s interest in investing in manufacturing and…

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Saudi Arabia Elected Member of International Anti-Corruption Academy

The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, an affiliate of the Saudi government has been elected by the International Anti-Corruption Academy (IACA) as an active member of the Academy’s Board of Trustees for three years. This follows the Kingdom's admission to the Academy’s membership as one of the founding members of the…

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Saudi Govt Hails UN Efforts in Reaching Yemen Truce

The Saudi government hailed on Tuesday the United Nations and its envoy on reaching a truce in Yemen. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers remarked that the two-month truce, which was announced on Friday and…

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Saudi Arabia Reports No COVID-Related Deaths for First Time in 2 Years

Saudi Arabia reported no COVID-related deaths for the first time in two years. The Kingdom confirmed on Tuesday 116 new infections in the past 24 hours, taking the tally to 751,296. It confirmed 298 recoveries, raising the total to 735,699. The death toll from the virus stood at 9,050.

The Guardian - UK

F1 drivers will continue to speak out after Saudi chaos, says association chair

The recent Saudi Arabian GP was almost boycotted by drivers and Alex Wurz, chair of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, said: ‘Sportspeople are now involved in politics’

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Sudan to Seek $1 Billion Deposit in Central Bank

Sudan's finance minister will seek to arrange a $1 billion central bank deposit to support its currency when he visits Saudi Arabia, the finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. Sudan's economy has deteriorated since a coup last October which led to the suspension of international financing, and its…

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Saudi Arabia, UAE Top Gulf Investments in Horn of Africa

A recent study pointed to the growth of Gulf investments in the countries of the Horn of Africa, especially in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Djibouti. Africa has become an increasingly vital partner for the Gulf states. Investment flows from the Arab Gulf to sub-Saharan Africa amounted to about $3.9 billion…

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STC Solutions Announces Binding Offer to Acquire Giza Systems Co.

Saudi Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. (solutions by STC) announced a binding offer to acquire 89.49% of Giza Systems Co.

Daily Mirror

Red Bull chief reveals escape clause in Max Verstappen's £40m-a-year contract

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has revealed Max Verstappen - who won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last time out - could leave the team if they fail to build a competitive car

Daily Mirror

Charles Leclerc fires warning at championship rivals after electric start to F1 season

Ferrari have set the early pace after two races of the 2022 season, with Charles Leclerc leading the way in the Drivers' Championship after winning in Bahrain and placing second in Saudi Arabia

Autosport

Sainz: Saudi Arabian GP lessons key to understand Ferrari F1 car struggles

Carlos Sainz Jr believes the lessons from the Saudi Arabia Formula 1 race weekend will help him better understand his early-season struggles with Ferrari’s new 2022 car.

Motorsport

Sainz: Saudi Arabia F1 lessons key to understand Ferrari car struggles

Carlos Sainz believes the lessons from the Saudi Arabia Formula 1 race weekend will help him better understand his early-season struggles with Ferrari’s new 2022 car.

Daily Mirror

Formula 1 engineer backs Mercedes to reel in Red Bull and Ferrari this season

Mercedes have endured a torrid start to the 2022 F1 season, with Ferrari and Red Bull out in front as the early pace setters following races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

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