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Ukraine conflict opens diplomatic and energy opportunities for Qatar

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has opened up diplomatic and commercial opportunities for gas exporter Qatar to expand energy sales to the West and bolster its alliance with Washington amid U.S. tensions with other Gulf Arab states.

Reuters

Alan Shearer passionately defends Chelsea and Newcastle fans in speech on clubs' owners

Chelsea and Newcastle's owners, namely Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund respectively, have been in the spotlight this season

Daily Mirror

Al-Shouna Fortress Discovery Boosts Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s Historical Value

Saudi Arabia unveiled on Thursday one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the city of Jeddah, in the western part of the Kingdom. Al-Shouna Fortress - the most important waterfront of the city 500 years ago - was unearthed after the removal of slum areas and randomly built tenements…

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Saudi Arabia denies reports of Blinken visit in near future -state media

Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry denied media reports that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken would visit the kingdom in the near future, state news agency (SPA) reported on Saturday.

Reuters

Fair weather ahead for Srinagar airport

UAE flights resume, connections to Saudi Arabia being considered; government plans to expand trade

The Hindu

Kishida, Saudi Arabian crown prince agree to cooperate on stabilizing crude oil price

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone on Thursday evening. They agreed that they would cooperate on stabilizing the international crude oil market in the wake of the surge of crude oil prices amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Saudi Arabia Adopts Measures to Strengthen Food Security

The Saudi Agriculture Development Fund has approved several loans, worth over SR861 million ($229 million), to finance working capital for the import of agricultural products, within endeavors to strengthen food security in the Kingdom. The Fund’s Vice Chairman and General Manager, Munir bin Fahd Al-Sahli, stated that the approval of…

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Saudi Arabia ramps up executions in days after Boris Johnson's begging visit

If Saudi Arabia continues to carry out executions at its current rate, there could be 400 executions before the end of 2022. The Prime Minister claimed 'things are changing in Saudi Arabia'

Daily Mirror

Saudi Railway Forum Unveils First Package of Investment Opportunities

Saudi Arabia launched on Thursday the first batch of investment packages in the railway sector, with a value of one billion riyals ($266 million). Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Bin Nasser Al-Jasser inaugurated the Railway Industrial Opportunities Forum, an event held under the auspices of the National Industrial Development…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia looks forward to welcoming Blinken in near future - ministry

Saudi Arabia looks forward to welcoming U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in the near future to strengthen ongoing "positive" discussions, though no meeting has been scheduled yet in Riyadh, an official from the Kingdom's foreign ministry said on Friday.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia extends Ukrainians' visas on humanitarian grounds - SPA

Saudi Arabia issued a royal directive extending tourist and business visas of Ukrainian citizens without fees or fines for humanitarian considerations, state news agency SPA said on Friday.

Reuters

Saudi Crown Prince Stresses Importance of Maintaining OPEC+ Agreement

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stressed the importance of maintaining the OPEC+ agreement and the kingdom’s keenness on keeping oil markets balanced and stable. This came during a phone call he held Thursday with the Japanese prime minister, Fumio Kishida. During the call, they discussed potential opportunities for…

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King Salman Directs Extending Visas for Ukrainians in the Kingdom

Saudi Arabia will extend visas of Ukrainian visitors and tourists in the kingdom, without fees or fines, for humanitarian considerations. The General Directorate of Passports announced that the extension comes in implementation of the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz . The extension will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Greg Norman, Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf aiming for $500 million for global media rights, according to a report

The report says that LIV claims to have a "short list" including three "interesting names."

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The Guardian - UK

What would increasing Saudi Arabian oil production mean for the climate?

Explainer: Boris Johnson has asked Saudi Arabia to pump more oil; what implications would this have?

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From Saudi Arabia to Portland, get to know the courses hosting the LIV Golf Invitational Series in 2022

Greg Norman's Saudi Arabia-backed 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series will start June 2022.

Bangkok Post

Saudi executes 100 people since start of 2022

Saudi Arabia put four people to death on Thursday, bringing to 100 the number of executions since the start of the year, according to an AFP tally based on official statements.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Literature, Young Author, and Children’s Literature Shortlists

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, has announced the shortlisted entries in its Literature, Young Author, and Children’s Literature categories for the 2022 edition, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday. Together…

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes Setting March 15 Int’l Day to Combat Islamophobia

Saudi Arabia welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s decision to set March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The Kingdom will continue to work with all brotherly and friendly countries and partners from regional and international organizations to support efforts aimed at promoting dialogue among religions and civilizations,…

The Independent UK

Labour attempts to compare Saudi Arabia with Russia ‘ridiculously distasteful’, says Tory minister

James Cleverly hails ‘huge liberalisation in the lives of women in Saudi Arabia’

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Approves Loans for Agricultural Imports

Saudi Arabia's Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) approved loans worth 861 million riyals ($229.49 million) to finance agricultural imports, the government credit institution said on Thursday. The loans will help ensure the food security of the country, the statement added.

ABC News

Bruno Fornaroli headlines desperate Socceroos squad ahead of must-win World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia

The 34-year old striker has been called up alongside four other debutants as Socceroos coach Graham Arnold cobbles together a squad for their must-win qualifiers this month.

The Guardian - AU

Bruno Fornaroli named in Socceroos squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers

The Uruguay-born striker could make an unlikely debut at the age of 34 for Australia’s fixtures against Japan and Saudi Arabia

AAP

Fornaroli headlines Socceroos squad shocks

Uruguay-born Bruno Fornaroli is one of five uncapped players named in a 27-man squad for Australia's crunch World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

Bangkok Post

Two-way job, tourism gains for Thai-Saudi relations

More job seekers heading to Saudi Arabia as well as more tourists in both directions are on the cards following the normalisation of bilateral ties, according to the Labour Ministry.

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