The Latest Breaking News from Kingdom

Saudi Arabia Advances 8 Positions in Global Competitiveness Index

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is continuing its upward ascent in the global competitiveness rankings in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022, published by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). According to the Yearbook, Saudi Arabia is ranked as the 24th most competitive economy among the 63 countries covered by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Saudi Arabia Implements Strict System for Elderly Protection

Saudi Arabia is proceeding firmly and rigorously to guarantee the statutory rights of the elderly, Saudi officials said during a workshop entitled, Criminal Protection of the Rights of the Elderly, which was held on Wednesday in Riyadh. Organized under the auspices of the Kingdom’s Attorney General Sheikh Saud bin Abdullah…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022

Saudi pro-government commentators relish Biden's about-face on kingdom

Saudi pro-government commentators are gloating over U.S. President Joe Biden's planned visit next month, saying the U.S. leader's about-turn on his vow to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah" reflected the kingdom's importance in global affairs.

Reuters · Jun 15, 2022

At King Salman's Invitation, Biden to Visit Saudi Arabia in July

The Saudi Royal Court announced on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden will visit the Kingdom in July at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz The visit is scheduled for July 15 and 16. In a statement, the Royal Court said that visit…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

New System for Companies in Saudi Arabia Competes with Int’l Business Environments

The Shura Council approved on Monday a new system for companies, aimed at developing the trade environment in the Kingdom and moving it to a better stage that competes with other international business environments. Fahd Al-Takhifi, council member and Chairman of the Trade and Investment Committee, told Asharq Al-Awsat that…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

Saudi Launches E-Platform to Fight Collusive Bidding

Saudi Arabia is redoubling its efforts to combat bid-rigging given that reflects on economic efficiency, social development, preservation of public money, and the achievement of the goals of Vision 2030. Raising the level of awareness among those concerned with procurement in government agencies, Saudi Arabia launched an e-platform to prevent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 14, 2022

Saudi Arabia Joins the Largest Arab Union of Iron Producers

The National Committee for Steel Industry in the Council of Saudi Chambers has joined the largest Arab gathering of iron producers, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Joining the Arab Iron & Steel Union enhances the Kingdom’s position in the sector, SPA reported, citing a statement from the committee. Based in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022

Revellers on cloud 9 at cannabis festival in Nakhon Pathom

The pungent smell of smoke was unmistakable as revellers celebrated under the stars at a major annabis festival following the kingdom's decision to begin relaxing the laws around the drug.

Bangkok Post · Jun 13, 2022

Bridgestone rides ahead

The exclusive importer and distributor of Bridgestone motorcycle tyres in Thailand, PaceMax Motorsport Company, received an amazing turnaround less than two years after returning to the Kingdom, particularly from those with a passion for motorcycles.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2022

Saudi Warns of Ukraine War Exacerbating Cybersecurity Breaches

Saudi experts are warning against aggravating cybersecurity breaches as the effects of the Russian-Ukrainian war take a toll.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 12, 2022