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The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

‘Work underway’ to restore Qatar-UAE ties: Doha

Embassies are expected to reopen soon, two years after the UAE lifted a blockade on Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Tyson Fury accused of "s****ing himself" after denying fresh Oleksandr Usyk talks

Rumours gathered pace that talks were back underway for Tyson Fury to face Oleksandr Usyk in December as part of a four-man tournament, but the WBC champion poured cold water on the Saudi Arabia plan

Daily Mirror

Qatar, UAE to reopen embassies 'in coming weeks': Doha

Doha (AFP) - Qatar and the United Arab Emirates are working to reopen their long-closed embassies "in the coming weeks", an official said Tuesday, as a wave of rapprochement sweeps the turbulent Middle East region.

AFP

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140 Production Leaders Explore NEOM's Ambition to Become Hub for Media Industries

Saudi Arabia’s NEOM recently attracted 140 global leaders from across the TV and film industry to its showcase event. Its truly global offering of stages, production support facilities, talent and crews and highly attractive production incentives were on display, cementing its reputation as a leading production destination and industry hub…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tehran Speaks about Reopening Embassy in Riyadh on May 9

Iran hopes to reopen its diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia by May 9, according to senior foreign ministry officials.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi top diplomat heads to Syria for first visit since war

Damascus (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's top diplomat is expected in Damascus on Tuesday, Syria said, ending more than a decade of diplomatic deep-freeze between the two countries just weeks after a landmark Saudi-Iranian rapprochement.

AFP

Saudi foreign minister visits Assad, further easing Syria's isolation

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Damascus on Tuesday in the most significant step yet towards ending Syria's decade-long regional isolation, and at a time of wider rapprochement in the region.

Reuters

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Fitch Upgrades Saudi Banks’ Rating

US credit rating agency Fitch has upgraded eight Saudi banks’ long-term issuer default ratings to “A-” from “BBB+,” with a stable outlook, according to a press statement. In this regard, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat that the current account surplus of the Saudi economy over the last period, which exceeded $1…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Abbas Arrives in Jeddah to ‘Hold Talks, Strengthen Saudi-Palestinian Relations’

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived on Monday in Jeddah on an official visit at the invitation of Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported. He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Makkah region. WAFA added that Abbas would…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi unilaterally releases detainees to Yemen amid peace push

Saudi Arabia on Monday released 104 detainees to Yemen, the International Committee of the Red Cross and a Saudi-led coalition said, in a unilateral move that follows simultaneous detainee exchanges between Yemen's warring parties.

Reuters

Israeli PM: Peace with Saudi Arabia would be 'giant leap' towards ending Arab-Israeli conflict

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia would be a "giant leap" towards ending the Arab-Israeli conflict.

Reuters

Alfa Romeo: Zhou "raising his game" in F1 and able to match Bottas

After an uneven debut season that hinted at Zhou's underlying promise, the Chinese driver was retained for a second season and immediately got off to a stronger start. While he was behind Bottas in Bahrain, Zhou qualified and finished ahead of the Finn in a difficult race for Alfa Romeo…

Autosport

Ethiopia recruits 500,000 women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia

Human rights activists have criticised Ethiopia’s continuing recruitment of women for domestic work in Saudi Arabia.

Al Jazeera

Iran invites Saudi king to visit Tehran - Iran foreign ministry spokesperson

Iran has officially invited Saudi Arabia's king to visit the country, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday, after the two regional rivals agreed to end years of hostility following a China-brokered agreement in March.

Reuters

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Asharq Al-Awsat

From Founder to Grandson... Saudis Between Two ‘Bay’ahs’

Prince Mohammed bin Salman was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Al-Safa Castle in Makkah, just meters away from where King Abdulaziz received the first royal pledge around a hundred years ago. On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, corresponding to 26 Ramadan 1438 AH, King Salman issued a royal decree,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Arab Coalition: 104 Houthi Prisoners Released in Saudi Humanitarian Gesture

Arab coalition spokesman Turki Al-Malki announced on Monday the release of 104 Houthis in a humanitarian gesture by Saudi Arabia. The move completes the prisoner exchange that was carried out last week between the Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias. Malki said the Saudi gesture is an extension of the…

AFP

After major Yemen prisoner swap, another 104 released: ICRC

Riyadh (AFP) - More than 100 prisoners of war were flown from Saudi Arabia to Yemen on Monday, further buoying peace hopes a day after a major exchange of 869 captives ended, the ICRC said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Six Years into Saudi Crown Prince’s Journey…Development, Power on the Int’l Map

The 26th day of Ramadan 2023 marks the sixth anniversary of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz’s ascension to the position of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince has surprised the world with his decisions and approach to both domestic and foreign affairs since assuming his duties six…

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Mohammed bin Salman: Prince of the East, Hope of the Nation, Builder of the Ideal State

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has made a name of himself as one of the world’s leading figures by spearheading a “revolution” that has reached all aspects of life in his country and transformed Saudi Arabia into an international political, economic and social heavyweight. Riyadh has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Led ‘Difficult Missions’

In mid-January, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, said that Saudi Arabia had become a bright spot for the world and regional economies. Speaking at a session at the World Economic Forum (Davos), Georgieva explained that when she visited Saudi Arabia, she was incredibly impressed…

The Independent UK

Saudi prince gives 4% Aramco stake to public investment firm

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has announced the transfer of a 4% stake of the oil giant Saudi Aramco to a subsidiary of the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund

Asharq Al-Awsat

Seoul, Riyadh Seek Cooperation in Startups, Biotechnology

Saudi Arabia and South Korea are working to develop a comprehensive strategic cooperation, especially in the field of petrochemicals, energy supply chains, and the exchange of expertise and technological industries, with Seoul expressing interest in more vital partnerships that would also cover biotechnology industries and startups. Lee Young, South Korean…

AFP

Saudi Arabia transfers more Aramco oil shares to wealth fund

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia has put a second four-percent chunk of shares of the Aramco energy giant, worth tens of billions of dollars, under the control of the country's sovereign wealth fund, state media said Sunday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

At Saudi, Egypt's Request, Arab League to Hold Emergency Meeting on Sudan

The Arab League will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday to discuss the latest developments in Sudan. The meeting will be held at the level of permanent representatives. Saudi Arabia and Egypt requested that the meeting be held, said Arab League Assistant Secretary General Hossam Zaki. Fighting in the Sudanese…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Crown Prince Announces Completion of 4% of Aramco Shares Transfer to Sanabil Investments

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister announced on Sunday the completion of the transfer of 4% of Saudi Aramco's total issued shares from the State's ownership to the Saudi Arabian Investment Company (Sanabil Investments), a wholly owned company of the Public Investment Fund…

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