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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…

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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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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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

The Independent UK

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…

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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…

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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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Saudi, UAE, US Foreign Ministers Urge End to Sudan Military Escalation

The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States held a phone call on Saturday to discuss the ongoing situation in Sudan, the Saudi Press Agency said. The ministers called for a halt to military escalation and a return to a framework agreement between…

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Dialogue in Sudan

Saudi Arabia said Saturday that it was deeply concerned about escalation and clashes in Sudan. In a statement, the Kingdom’s foreign ministry called on those involved to choose dialogue over conflict. The United Arab Emirates also called on all parties in Sudan to exercise restraint, and work towards ending the…

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Red Cross: Yemen’s warring sides resume releasing prisoners

The International Committee for the Red Cross says hundreds of detainees linked to Yemen’s conflict have been released

Al Jazeera

Hundreds of Houthi prisoners, 16 Saudis freed on day two of swap

Houthi rebels free 16 Saudis as Riyadh also releases hundreds of Yemeni prisoners on second day of detainee exchange.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemen-bound Plane Carrying Houthi Prisoners Leaves Saudi Arabia

A flight carrying Houthi prisoners left Saudi Arabia on Saturday bound for Yemen's capital Sanaa, after which another flight will arrive to the Kingdom carrying Saudi prisoners, on the second day of the prisoner exchange operation. The flight from the southern Saudi city of Abha took off before 9 am…

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Al-Swaha: SEZ to Promote Saudi Arabia's Regional Leadership as Global Investment Hub

Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha lauded the launching of the Cloud Computing Special Economic Zone (SEZ ), expressing his gratitude to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince for launching it along other three zones across…

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Gulf-Arab Agreement on Political Solution to Syrian Crisis

Gulf Arab foreign ministers and their counterparts from Egypt, Iraq and Jordan confirmed that “a political solution is the only solution to the Syrian crisis.” The ministers emphasized the importance of having “an Arab leadership role in efforts to end the crisis in Syria.” They also discussed “the necessary mechanisms…

Reuters

Arab foreign ministers discuss Syria crisis at Saudi meeting

Gulf Arab foreign ministers and their counterparts from Egypt, Iraq and Jordan discussed Syria's possible return to the Arab fold at a meeting in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

Reuters

White House hails Yemen steps after meeting with Saudi crown prince

Senior aides to U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday hailed progress toward resolving conflict in Yemen after "constructive" talks in Saudi Arabia with Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia set to launch lucrative Twenty20 tournament, reports say

Saudi Arabia is reportedly investigating the possibility of launching what is likely to be the world’s most lucrative Twenty20 tournament

The Guardian - UK

Red Cross announces exchange of nearly 900 prisoners in Yemen war

International Committee of the Red Cross organises swap between Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels as ceasefire talks continue

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia planning lucrative new cricket league that could divide sport like LIV Golf

Saudi Arabia are planning to launch the world's most lucrative T20 cricket tournament in a move which could have a major effect on the future of the sport

Al Jazeera

Arab nations discuss Syria return to Arab League in Saudi Arabia

Discussions among regional foreign ministers in Jeddah will include Syria’s suspension from the Arab League.

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