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GCC Interior Ministers Discuss Common Security Issues

The Interior Ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have held their thirty-ninth meeting in Riyadh under the chairmanship of Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Prince Abdulaziz delivered a speech in which he conveyed the greetings of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman…

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Analysis-Power vacuum adds to risks for crisis-hit Lebanon

Lebanon faces an indefinite government crisis that further complicates the path out of its financial meltdown, adding to risks of instability as hardship deepens and state institutions teeter on the brink of collapse.

Reuters

100 Countries Discuss in Riyadh Bridging Global Cybersecurity Gap

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, the second edition of the Global Cybersecurity Forum is scheduled to kick off on Wednesday. The forum is the pioneering global platform in opening knowledge aspects on cybersecurity issues. It will witness the participation of…

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UN Envoy Asserts Need to Work Toward Political Process in Yemen

The Office of the Special Envoy of the Sec-Gen said Hans Grundberg concluded a visit to Riyadh, where he held constructive meetings with Saudi Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al Jaber and diplomats from the Security Council's permanent members. The discussions focused on options to renew the truce and work toward…

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King Salman Receives Written Message from President of Guinea

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received on Monday a written message from Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, Chairman of the National Committee of Reconciliation and Development, Head of State, and President of Guinea, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message tackled the strong bilateral relations that bind their countries…

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Saudi Arabia, Japan to Establish Largest Reverse Osmosis Water Project in Middle East

Saudi Arabia and Japan are working on a joint project to build an integrated reverse osmosis membrane desalination plant. During a press conference in Riyadh on Saturday the Saline Water Conversion Corporation signed a contract to establish the first plant in the Middle East and the second of its kind…

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Chemical Sustainability in the Gulf Will Be Highlight of GPCA Forum in December

The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is set to discuss the challenges facing the sector and propose solutions for them at the 16th edition of the annual forum in December. The forum, “Shaping a Sustainable Future with Chemicals”, will take place in Riyadh for the first time from December…

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Saudi KSrelief Distributes Winter Aid to Refugees in Jordan

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued distributing winter clothes to Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and needy families from the host community in Jordan. The aid is as part of the "Kanaf 2022" humanitarian project implemented by KSrelief in cooperation with the Jordanian Hashemite Charitable…

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MBC is Working on IPO in Saudi Arabia

Saudi MBC Group, the most prominent Arab broadcaster, is working with HSBC Holdings Plc and JPMorgan Chase on an initial public offering (IPO) in Saudi Arabia. MBC Media Group recently inaugurated its headquarters in Riyadh in the presence of Saudi Minister of Information Majid al-Qasabi, and several ministers, officials, media…

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Alarm on Capitol Hill over Saudi investment in Twitter

Possible access to users’ data could pose national security risk and could be used to target kingdom’s dissidents

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia to Produce 10GW of Wind Energy in Egypt

Egypt and Saudi Arabia signed on Tuesday a memorandum of understanding for the implementation of a 10 gigawatt wind electric power project in Egypt. The MoU was signed between Saudi ACWA power company and Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority and the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company. The Saudi Press Agency…

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Iran denies it poses a threat to Saudi Arabia, after report Saudis raised concern

Iran denied on Wednesday it posed a threat to Saudi Arabia, after the Wall Street Journal reported that Riyadh had shared intelligence with the United States warning of an imminent attack from Iran on targets in the kingdom.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia Will Host the Next Arab Summit

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah announced on Wednesday that the Kingdom will host the next Arab League summit. Speaking at the closing meeting of the Arab summit in Algeria, he praised the efforts that have been made to ensure its success. Riyadh praises the outcomes of…

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Cairo, Dubai and London Heathrow lead busiest air routes as Asia flights slump

Top two international air routes both serve Saudi Arabia

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Saudi-German Business Forum Discusses Industrial Cooperation

Saudi Arabia and Germany discussed industrial cooperation, especially in the automobiles, medical technology, and artificial intelligence sectors, at the Saudi-German Business Forum. Organized by the Federation of Saudi Chambers, the Forum was held in Riyadh with the participation of more than 40 Saudi and German companies, from various economic sectors,…

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Riyadh Hosts International Workshop to Improve Yemeni Institutions

The Coordination Group for Building and Developing the Capacity of Yemeni Institutions held on Tuesday its first workshop in Riyadh, with the participation of a number of Yemeni and Saudi institutions and international organizations. The two-day workshop aims to discuss means to strengthen the work of the Yemeni government and…

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Translation Forum to Discuss Challenges, Technologies in Riyadh

The Saudi capital is set to host the 2nd edition of the Translation Forum 2022, described as the largest translation gathering in the region, to discuss the modern trends and techs in the translation industry, and the new, promising opportunities offered by the technological advancement driven by machine learning and…

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Saudi Arabia, US share intel on possible Iran attack

WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia and the U.S. have shared information indicating Iran may attack the kingdom or other nations in the region sometime soon, leading Washington and Riyadh to adjust their military posture, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Saudi Govt Approves Establishment of Higher Council of Space Headed by Crown Prince Mohammed

The Saudi government approved on Tuesday the establishment of the Higher Council of Space that will be headed by Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The government also…

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Boeing CEO to Asharq Al-Awsat: Aviation Industry Is Recovering, FII Came at an Important Time

President of Boeing International Sir Michael Arthur said that the aviation industry was recovering and in good condition, stressing its vitality for the global economy. Commenting on the Riyadh-hosted Future Investment Initiative (FII) forum, Arthur told Asharq Al-Awsatthat he was very impressed with the scope of the conference, which he…

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Saudi Arabia, France to Cooperate on Clean Hydrogen, Renewable Energy

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz reiterated on Friday the need to increase the stability of the global oil market, during a video call with French Minister for Energy Transition, Agnes Pannier-Runacher. Saudi Arabia and France are seeking to increase cooperation in clean hydrogen and renewable energy.…

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Riyadh Season 2022 Hosts Middle East’s Largest Anime Event

The Saudi Anime Exhibition, the largest anime expo in the Middle East and part of Riyadh Season 2022, kicked off in the Saudi capital on Thursday. The three-day celebration offers fans the chance to tour a world of Japanese anime with more than 30 pavilions featuring the most popular anime…

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FII Forum Session Calls for Transition to Resilient Economy to Face Challenges

The third and final day of the 6th edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) forum embarked on its activities with a session titled “Transforming Banking and Investment for the Resilient Economy.” The CEO of Saudi EXIM Bank Group, Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Khalb, participated in the session, which was held…

Reuters

Hong Kong finance chief stuck in Saudi Arabia after catching COVID

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan tested positive for COVID-19 during a visit to Saudi Arabia and will stay there for a "short while" to observe health requirements, the city's government said on Thursday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Warns against Upcoming Economic Pressure

As the ongoing Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh is discussing ways to address the turbulent conditions and the immediate economic pressures in the world, economy, trade, and investment ministers presented their ideas and strategies to adapt to the current global situation. - Proactive outlook Eng. Khalid Al-Falih, the Saudi…

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