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Saudi Arabia Evacuates over 5,000 People from Sudan

Since the onset of clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in mid-April, the Saudi Foreign Ministry has declared the effective evacuation of more than 5,000 individuals from 100 nations, among them 184 Saudi citizens. Regarded as one of the world’s largest and most successful evacuation undertakings,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan to Host Talks on Syria’s Return to Arab League

Jordan will host a meeting of Arab foreign ministers and Syria's top diplomat on Monday to discuss Syria's return to the Arab League as part of a broader political settlement of Syria's more than decade-old conflict, officials said. The meeting, to be attended by Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and…

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Saudi Arabia Makes Great Strides in Global Logistics Services

Saudi Arabia has jumped 17 ranks in the World Bank’ Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2023, which allows it to attract more investments, and increase the volume of exports, imports, and international trade, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat. The Kingdom’s progress in the international index came after achieving large leaps in several…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Theater and Performing Arts, Heritage Commissions Participate in Paris Fair 2023

The Theater and Performing Arts Commission and the Heritage Commission are participating in the Foire de Paris 2023 (Paris Fair), which runs from April 27 to May 8, where they will be showcasing Saudi Arabia’s cultural heritage, folklore, and traditions. The two commissions’ participation in the prestigious Paris Fair falls…

Asharq Al-Awsat

132 Thais arrive home from Sudan

The second group of 132 Thais arrived home from Sudan on a Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) Airbus A340-500 that landed at Don Mueang's military airport at about 11pm on Saturday night.

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Lionel Messi surprises Barcelona and PSG fans with Saudi Arabia post on Instagram

Lionel Messi is set to leave PSG in the summer and has been linked with former club Barcelona, along with MLS side Inter Miami

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Vasseur: Baku F1 poles a "milestone" in Ferrari's season

The Monegasque, who started third in Bahrain and qualified second-fastest in Saudi Arabia, beat Red Bull to the top spot for the first time this season, before repeating the feat on Saturday morning in F1's first-ever sprint qualifying in which he also claimed pole.

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Iran Hails Saudi Arabia's Role in Evacuating Iranians from Sudan

Iran on Saturday hailed Saudi Arabia’s role in evacuating 65 Iranian citizens from conflict-torn Sudan. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that since the onset of the unrest in Sudan, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has deported 65 Iranians stranded in Sudan, and “has taken the necessary arrangements to transfer…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Anthony Joshua confirms date for "throwing down" with Deontay Wilder

Former world heavyweight champions Joshua and Wilder are expected to meet in Saudi Arabia as part of a tournament with Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk also involved

Daily Mirror

Vasseur: Baku F1 pole a "milestone" in Ferrari's season

The Monegasque, who started third in Bahrain and qualified second-fastest in Saudi Arabia, beat Red Bull to the top spot for the first time this season. It was also his third consecutive pole at the track.

Motorsport

Fighting rages in Khartoum, but envoy sees sides more open to talks

Air strikes and artillery rocked Khartoum on Saturday as Sudan entered a third week of fighting between rival military forces despite a ceasefire, prompting more civilians to flee and renewed warnings of wider instability if the war is not stopped.

Reuters

For Syrians in Sudan, returning home is not an option

Syrians fled to Sudan to avoid the war in their country. The prospect of going back is not one they want to consider.

Al Jazeera

Bringing football home to Iraq could represent a return to global stage

The last time a World Cup qualifier was hosted in Baghdad was in 2001 but their Gulf Cup success represents a chance to show Iraq is ready to stage matches

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia Evacuates More than 2,900 People of 80 Nationalities from Sudan

In continuation of the evacuation efforts exerted by Saudi Arabia under the directives of the Kingdom’s Leadership, more than 190 evacuees arrived in Jeddah Friday Sudan. The new arrivals are from Pakistan, Palestine, Thailand, Mauritania, Sri Lanka, USA, Poland, India, UK, Austria, Indonesia, Canada, Iraq, Egypt, Australia and Syria. They…

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LIV Golf rebels to lose equipment deals due to Saudi Arabia involvement

A number of companies have ended their sponsorship deals with players who have joined the LIV Golf series, and equipment brand PXG has become the latest to cut its ties

Daily Mirror

LIV Golf star labels fellow rebel Phil Mickelson a 'b******* artist' after Saudi switch

After Phil Mickelson labelling the state of Saudi Arabia 'scary mother******s', the American ha since been accused of 'kissing a**' following his first trip to the Middle East with LIV Golf

Reuters

Saudi Arabia, Iran to reopen embassies 'within days'

Saudi Arabia and Iran will reopen embassies in each other's capitals "within days," Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Friday in a sign of warming relations after the two countries closed their missions seven years ago.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: UAE, Egypt closer to different sides in Sudan conflict

With Egypt sidling up to Sudan’s army and the UAE holding some sway over RSF, what will the regional implications be?

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Saudi Arabia ‘working for Sudan ceasefire and restoring civilian rule’

Ambassador to UK says country is making diplomatic efforts to secure permanent cessation of hostilities

France 24

Hate speech spikes in Kenya after LGBT rights group given green light

Kenyan LGBT campaigners have been fielding a surge in hate speech since a rights group supporting their cause was given the green light to register as an NGO. Also a deal between Uganda and Saudi Arabia to make it easier for African workers to head out to the Middle East…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Lenderking to Asharq Al-Awsat: There Is Real Progress in Achieving Peace in Yemen

US Envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking stressed that American President Joe Biden is leading an intense diplomatic campaign to permanently resolve the conflict in Yemen. In an interview to Asharq Al-Awsat, the vetern US diplomat spoke of “real” progess in the Yemeni file, revealing that efforts are ongoing to ensure…

The Independent UK

In Arizona, fresh scrutiny of Saudi-owned farm's water use

In Arizona, worsening drought has brought renewed attention to a farm owned by a Saudi Arabian company and whether the state should be doing more to protect its groundwater resources

The Guardian - UK

Malign actors could ‘hyper-charge’ Sudan conflict, say ex-envoys

Former ambassadors and analysts say lasting ceasefire vital to thwart attempts to capitalise on unrest

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to swap shirts leaving opponent "upset" and "disappointed"

Cristiano Ronaldo was criticised by Jean-David Beauguel - the striker whose goal knocked Al-Nassr out of the Saudi Arabian Cup - for his conduct after the match

Autosport

Ferrari F1 staff exits not as big a worry as on-track "disaster" - Leclerc

The Monegasque driver has scored just six points in 2023, for seventh place in Saudi Arabia, after being forced out of the races in Bahrain and Australia.

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