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Armed gangs running rampant in Gaza and killing Hamas and Palestinians with Israeli weapons, says report

Groups armed with Israeli weapons are wreaking havoc across Gaza

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Kim Jong Un Unveils Repaired 'Kang Kon' After Botched May Launch, Blames 'Irresponsibility'

At a ceremony held Thursday at the Rajin shipyard, Kim oversaw the relaunch and declared plans to build two new 5,000-ton destroyers by 2026.

International Business Times · Jun 13, 2025

‘Local Content Certificate’: A Basic Requirement in Saudi Gov't Competitions

Saudi Arabia’s government has instructed companies in certain sectors to obtain a “local content certificate” in order to be able to compete for government contracts, sources told Asharq Al-Awsat. This comes after the government emphasized the importance of obtaining the certificate, with a deadline set for early May. Private sector…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023

Saudi Arabia to Disclose Size of Recreational, Tourism Projects

A Saudi official revealed a plan to expand the tourism sector and attract domestic and foreign investment, noting that the Ministry of Investment will soon announce the size and number of new entertainment and tourism projects in the Kingdom for 2023. Eng. Bahaa A.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2023

French Judiciary Summons Lebanon’s Central Bank Governor for Interrogation in Paris

The Lebanese judiciary has received a French judicial writ summoning Central Bank Governor Riad Salameh to appear before French judge Aude Buresi in Paris, an informed judicial source told Asharq Al-Awsat. The source said the French questioning is separate from the investigations that Paris is running in Beirut with other…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2023

New Peace Plan in Yemen Awaits Finishing Touches

New efforts are underway to resolve the Yemeni crisis as it enters its ninth year. An informed Yemeni source revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat that a comprehensive peace document is being drafted. Sponsored by the United Nations, the finishing touches are being made to the draft that covers several phases. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2023

Saudi Alawwal Bank Announces Name, Visual Identity Change

Deriving its name from the date of its establishment of the first bank in the country, the Saudi British Bank (SABB) announced on Tuesday the change of its commercial name, and the re-launch of its new identity under the name SAB – الأول. This comes two years after successful merger…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2023

Houthis Allocate $500,000 for Sectarian Events

Houthi militia has allocated, within a week, about half a million dollars for a series of sectarian events in Sanaa and the other cities under their control celebrating the so-called "Day of Resilience," according to informed sources. A source close to the group told Asharq Al-Awsat that the militias organized…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2023

Houthis Prevent Aid Delivery to Yemenis During Ramadan

Houthi militias have prevented merchants and donors from distributing aid to the poor in Sanaa and other regions since the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, informed sources told Asharq Al-Awsat Friday. “More than 13 merchants and donors were arrested in the last five days on charges of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2023

Regional Settlement Encourages Iraq PM to Rein in Factions

The agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran to restore diplomatic relations is expected to have an impact on Iraq and its various factions. Political circles are waiting to see what that impact will be, while head of the Sadrist movement, cleric Moqtada al-Sadr awaits the right opportunity to declare that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2023