The Latest Breaking News from Kingdom

IMF: Gov. Strategy Helped the Saudi Economy

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that government-led reforms and private investment growth in new sectors would help support non-oil economic growth in Saudi Arabia to be less dependent on oil. The Saudi economy grew 8.7 percent last year, while the real GDP during the fourth quarter of 2022 increased…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023

Bukhari: Riyadh Calls for Swift Election of President in Lebanon

Saudi Ambassador to Lebanon Walid Bukhari emphasized the Kingdom’s stance on the swift election of a president, who will be “capable of meeting the aspirations of the Lebanese people.” Following talks with Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri on Wednesday, Bukhari said: “We reject the ongoing presidential vacuum that threatens the stability…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023

The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia’s rehabilitation: following the money

Editorial: Sports stars and business people are embracing the kingdom again, but human rights abuses continue four years after Jamal Khashoggi’s murder

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2023

Saudi Tourism Authority Participates in Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Tourism Authority, is participating in the 30th edition of the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, which will run until May 4, aiming to boost the Kingdom's position on the global tourism map and feature its destinations, experiences, products, and investment opportunities. The Kingdom's pavilion hosts…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

41 Saudi Citizens and Nationals of 10 Countries Arrive in Jeddah from Sudan

Saudi Arabia, under the directives of its leadership, continues to make efforts to evacuate its citizens and nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from Sudan. On Monday's evening, 41 Saudi citizens and 171 individuals of various nationalities arrived at the H M S "Abha" ship, including citizens from Afghanistan, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Agreement Signed to Establish Saudi Arabia’s 1st Integrated Steel Plate Manufacturing Complex

Saudi Aramco, one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies, Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Baosteel), the world’s leading steel conglomerate, and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) signed on Monday a shareholders’ agreement to establish an integrated steel plate manufacturing complex in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

Renowned Hungarian pianist back in town

Hungarian pianist Adam Gyorgy will return to the Kingdom to perform a particularly challenging work with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra during "Hungarian Gala" at the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Friday at 7.30pm.

Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia Renews Call for De-escalation in Sudan

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Sunday with Special Envoy of the Chairman of the Transitional Sovereignty Council in Sudan Ambassador Dafallah Al-Haj Ali. During the meeting, the two sides discussed the latest developments in Sudan. Prince Faisal reiterated the Kingdom's call to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia Calls for Stopping Foreign Interference in Libya’s Affairs

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Riyadh on Sunday with Abdoulaye Bathily, the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for Libya and Head of the UN Support Mission in Libya. During the meeting, the Minister of Foreign Affairs stressed the Kingdom's support…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023

Cruise Saudi to Participate in 30th Arabian Travel Market Exhibition in Dubai

The Cruise Saudi company, a 100% Public Investment Fund-owned business in the Kingdom, is preparing to participate in the four-day Arabian Travel Market exhibition ATM 2023 that will be held Monday at the Dubai World Trade Center.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023