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Govt agrees plan for Saudi Arabia labour deployment as ties normalise

The government plans to facilitate the deployment of labour to Saudi Arabia for the first time in decades, a spokesman said on Tuesday, part of the restoration of ties that were severed by the Gulf State over a multi-million dollar jewellery theft.

Bangkok Post

Lucid Delivered 125 Cars In 2021, Lowers 2022 Production Forecast

On the bright side, Lucid says it recently leased land in Saudi Arabia where it plans to start building its second factory in the first half of 2022.

InsideEVs

Saudi Arabia Welcomes UN Security Council's Terrorist Designation of Houthis

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Tuesday the United Nations Security Council's terrorist designation of the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen, as well as its expansion of an arms embargo to include all members of the militias. The Saudi Foreign Ministry hoped that the move would put an end to the activity…

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Historic Saudi flight lands at Suvarnabhumi

Flight SV846 from Saudi Arabia made history when it touched down at Suvarnabhumi international airport at 6pm on Monday from Riyadh.

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U.N. Security council imposes arms embargo on Yemen's Houthi group

The United Nations Security Council on Monday imposed an arms embargo on Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis after the group claimed several drone and missile assaults on the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this year.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia, France agree to set up joint working mechanism to support Lebanese people

Saudi Arabia and France agreed to establish a joint working mechanism to provide support to Lebanese people, the Saudi state news agency (SPA) reported on Monday.

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Saudi Arabia, Kyrgyzstan Sign Agreement to Invest in Renewable Energy

A high-level Kyrgyz delegation discussed in Riyadh on Sunday means of bolstering ties with Saudi Arabia. Both sides signed five agreements that will increase trade exchange and launch joint investments in the energy, renewable energy, food and electronic industries, agriculture, transport, culture, sports and tourism sectors. First Deputy Prime Minister…

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Saudi Arabia Registers 653 New COVID-19 Cases

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday 653 new COVID-19 cases and 1,081 recoveries in the past 24 hours. The Ministry of Health (MoH) also announced two new deaths, bringing the fatalities tally in the Kingdom to 8,998. The ministry’s data showed that the total number of infections in Saudi Arabia reached…

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UN Security Council to Vote on Houthi Arms Embargo

The United Nations Security Council is due to vote Monday on a proposal by the United Arab Emirates to impose an arms embargo on Yemen’s Houthis after the group claimed several drone and missile assaults on the country this year. The voting session is the latest UN action to punish…

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Saudi Arabia’s Maaden to Boost Capital by $3.2 Billion

Saudi Arabia’s state miner, Maaden, has announced a profit and plans to boost its capital by $3.2 billion amid a surge in commodity prices. Saudi Arabian Mining Co. will offer 1 bonus share for each held, according to a statement. That will double its capital to 24.6 billion riyals ($6.6…

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Khalid bin Salman, Mohammed bin Zayed Discuss Bilateral Ties, Defense Cooperation

Saudi Deputy Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held talks on Sunday with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Discussions in Abu Dhabi tackled bilateral relations and the ongoing defense cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Prince Khalid met Sheikh Mohammed at…

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Saudia flight to arrive

A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) plane will touch down at Suvarnabhumi airport later on Monday, marking the first direct flight between Thailand and Saudi Arabia following the normalisation of bilateral ties.

Bangkok Post

Emblem Road shocks the world by winning richest race on the planet in Saudi Arabia

Emblem Road won the $20million Saudi Cup in Riyadh

Irish Mirror

Saudi, British FMs Discuss Latest Developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Friday telephone calls from British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss and United Nations chief Antonio Guterres. Talks focused on the latest regional and international developments. With Truss, Prince Faisal discussed bilateral relations between Riyadh and London and ways to bolster…

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Saudi Arabia Leads Middle East Countries in Digital Services

Saudi Arabia ranked first in the field of digital services availability and development, according to the Government Electronic and Mobile Services (GEMS) Maturity Index, which is issued by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) annually since 2019. A statement by ESCWA said that GEMS measures…

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Saudi Arabia Leads Middle East Countries In Digital Services

The Federation of Saudi Chambers signed on Thursday an agreement to host the UN Global Compact Network Saudi Arabia in Riyadh, with direct support from the United Nations Resident Coordinator Office. The agreement aims to enhance the role of the private sector and the continuity of corporate sustainability efforts to…

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UNGC Seeks to Attract 50 Saudi Companies for Sustainability Development Program

Los Angeles Times

'Jihad Rehab' started a furor at Sundance. But the problem is bigger than one film

The documentary "Jihad Rehab," despite its questionable title, has the sort of premise that's usually innocuous to indie film buffs. The film follows three men, each of whom were detained for 15 years at the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay, after their transfer to a "rehabilitation" facility in Saudi…

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The Times of India

Kerala: Gulf returnees keen to migrate again, says study

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Majority of the Malayali workers who returned to the state after losing job due to Covid-19 crisis in the Gulf countries, mostly Saudi Arabia, are keen to migrate again as they are finding it hard to get regular and remunerative jobs here, finds a study on return of migrants…

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Commissioner Jay Monahan says PGA Tour moving on from potential Saudi Arabia-backed golf league

“I told the players we're moving on and anyone on the fence needs to make a decision."

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‘Surely you jest:’ Greg Norman calls out PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan with letter concerning Saudi Arabia-backed golf league

"This is just the beginning. It certainly is not the end," Norman warned.

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ACWA Power-led Consortium Reaches Financial Close for $1.302 Billion Red Sea Project

A consortium led by ACWA Power has reached financial close for the $1.302 billion Red Sea multi-utilities project in Saudi Arabia. ACWA Power, in consortium with China’s SPIC Huanghe Hydropower Development Company and Saudi Tabreed Cooling Company, reached financial close for the senior debt facilities for the project.

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Saudi FM Blames Houthis for Escalation in Yemen

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan has blamed the Houthis for escalating the situation in Yemen, saying they continue to attack areas under government control. The minister indicated that the militias reject peace, while Saudi Arabia is trying everything in its power to protect the Yemeni government's areas. "We…

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Brooks Koepka believes somebody will ‘sell out’ and join Saudi Arabia-backed Super Golf League

"They'll get their guys. Somebody will sell out and go to it," Koepka said of the Super Golf League.

Benzinga

What To Know About Phil Mickelson's Saudi Golf League; Author Says There's More To The Story

Golfer Phil Mickelson apologized on Tuesday for his comments about Saudi Arabia and its rumored golf league, amid mounting criticism. The author who quoted the outspoken golfer in an upcoming book says there’s more to the story.

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