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Al-Alimi to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Support and Encourage Saudi Mediation with Houthis

Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) Dr. Rashad al-Alimi said the country’s political problems can be summed up in two words: exclusion and marginalization, while they can be resolved through consensus and partnership. In an exclusive interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, he underscored his support to the Saudi mediation with…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 24, 2023

Tanmiah Food Company, Tyson Foods Strengthen Strategic Partnership at Saudi Event

Saudi-based Tanmiah Food Company and US-based Tyson Foods, Inc.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023

Prince Khalid bin Salman: Our Imams, Kings Have Established a Proud Homeland

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz confirmed that the anniversary of the Kingdom’s founding day evokes historical stories and epics written by the imams and kings of Saudi Arabia. Prince Khalid said that the Kingdom’s imams and monarchs had established for Saudis “a lofty homeland, whose pillar…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023

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Malaysian Foreign Minister: We Want to Take Part in Saudi Initiatives

Saudi Arabia is a vital partner for Malaysia, which is looking forward to working closely with the Kingdom in various fields, confirmed Malaysian Foreign Minister Zambry Abd Kadir. Kadir’s remark comes at a time when Kuala Lumpur seeks to expand strategic coordination and defense, technological and industrial cooperation with Riyadh.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023

Yemeni Officials, Public Optimistic About $1 Billion Saudi Deposit

Yemeni officials and the public hailed the new Saudi deposit agreement with the Central Bank of Yemen in Aden for $1 billion, indicating that it would improve the local currency rate, support primary food imports, and enable the government to implement economic reforms. The deposit directly impacted the exchange rate,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia Considers Storming of Nablus a Severe Violation of Int’l Law

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Wednesday the deadly raid of the Palestinian city of Nablus by Israeli forces. The Saudi Foreign Ministry reiterated the Kingdom’s rejection of the severe violations of international law carried out by Israeli forces. It called on the international community to assume its responsibilities to end…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 23, 2023

Princess Jawaher Al Saud to Asharq Al-Awsat: Small Saudi Emirate Shook Pillars of Ottoman Empire

A Saudi researcher specialized in the Kingdom’s history referred to documents dating back to the Ottoman era, as well as British records, and contemporary local writings, to confirm that the First Saudi State, which was established by Imam Mohammad bin Saud, was a source of concern for the great powers…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

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Saudi Arabia Celebrates Founding Day, Marking its Establishment 300 Years Ago

Saudi Arabia is celebrating Founding Day on Wednesday. The anniversary was announced by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz in 2022 and will be marked annually on February 22. The day commemorates the Kingdom’s founding by Imam Mohammed bin Saud in February 1727. King Salman stressed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

AlUla Camel Cup to be Organized in March Under the Patronage of Saudi Crown Prince

Under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), AlUla Camel Cup will be held from March 14-17, with a grand prize pool of SR80 million. The RCU said that the AlUla Camel Cup is organized…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023

Arab Leaders Congratulate King Salman on Founding Day

Arab leaders congratulated on Tuesday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on the occasion of the Kingdom’s Founding Day, which falls on Wednesday. Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah sent a cable to King Salman, praising the Kingdom’s accomplishments that have strengthened its…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

Ahead of Founding Day, Saudi Govt Expresses Pride in Kingdom’s Historic Roots

The Saudi government expressed on Tuesday pride in the state’s roots ahead of Founding Day, which falls on Wednesday. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government underscored the deep roots of the Saudi state that go…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

Saudi Media Forum Focuses on Keeping Pace with the Sector’s Transformations

Experts and participants in the Saudi Media Forum have emphasized the need to consciously keep pace with the transformations of the media environment. They also identified means to develop media discourse and the performance of institutions and individuals working in the sector, to meet the expectations of the public, which…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

Saudi Industrial Investments Target $260 Bln

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef called on the industrial business sector to take advantage of opportunities available in the Kingdom, noting that there are 12 sectors that have been targeted by 64 initiatives. Speaking at the Sixth Riyadh Industrialists Council meeting organized by the Riyadh Chamber…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

Saudi Arabia to Host Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics and Integrity

The Global Ministerial Forum on Sport Values, Ethics, and Integrity is scheduled take place in Riyadh on Tuesday with broad international participation. UNESCO representatives, sports ministers from around the world, and senior sports figures and experts are set to attend. This forum is the first of its kind at the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 21, 2023

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 20, 2023

3rd Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum Kicks Off

Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz attended on Monday the inauguration of the Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum (RIHF3). The event is being held under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. It is organized by the King Salman Humanitarian…

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

Following the Dakar Rally through Saudi Arabia: How to explore the kingdom from Ha’il to Riyadh

Saudi Arabia is now opening its arms to western travellers. Enticed by the Dakar Rally, Campbell Price discovers that much of the country’s appeal lies beyond the bivouac

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia Expands its Economic Capabilities to Space

Saudi Arabia’s recent announcement that it was sending two Saudi astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) has kicked off talks about the Kingdom’s serious endeavor to benefit from the space economy as a giant sector, where global visions of sustainability and technology intersect. The astronauts will make their trip…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 19, 2023

2nd Saudi Media Forum to Discuss Sector's Future

The second Saudi Media Forum kicks off on Monday in Riyadh with the attendance of industry leaders, experts, professors and specialists from Arab and other countries as well as ministers and officials from the Kingdom and abroad. The two-day forum will discuss more than 100 working papers, and will witness…

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 18, 2023

Algeria to Establish Base for Economic, Investment Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Algeria is currently planning to establish a base for economic and investment cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an Algerian diplomat told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday. Saudi-Algerian relations have recently witnessed remarkable development. Change could be felt through the high level of consultation and cooperation between Algiers and Riyadh.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 17, 2023

New Projects Aim to Achieve Food Security in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s Tanmiah Food Co. announced on Thursday a plan to invest SAR 4.5 billion ($1.2 billion) by 2030 to cover 80% of poultry needs locally by 2025 and achieve food security and sustainability in the Kingdom. During a ceremony held in Riyadh, Saudi Minister of Environment, Water, and Agriculture…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2023

Saudi Arabia’s GEA to Host 1st Entertainment Forum in Mideast

The General Entertainment Authority (GEA), in partnership with the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), will organize the International Entertainment Forum on March 5-8, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Considered the first of its kind in the Middle East, the forum will have a number of panel sessions…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom’s Support to Earthquake Victims

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday its solidarity and support to the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Türkiye last week. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government stressed that it stands by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

Saudi FM Meets with Heads of Think Tanks and Research in Brussels

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held talks on Tuesday with a number of heads and members of think tanks and research during his official visit to Brussels. Discussions focused on the importance of strategic relations between the Kingdom and the European Union and their role in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

Saudi Arabia's PIF Invests $1.3 Billion in 4 Local Construction Firms

Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund has invested a total of $1.3 billion in four local construction firms to support the sector tasked with spearheading projects across the Kingdom, it said on Tuesday. The Public Investment Fund said it acquired new shares as part of capital increases representing significant minority stakes…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2023

Saudi Invites Kuwaitis to Seize Giant Qualitative Investment Opportunities

Encouraging Kuwaiti investors to take advantage of investment opportunities and major qualitative projects in Saudi Arabia, Investment Minister Khaled Al-Falih affirmed that investment policies in the Kingdom require treating all Gulf investors as Saudis. Al-Falih pointed to Kuwait being one of Saudi Arabia’s most prominent trade partners. Witnessing a growth…

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