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NEOM Tech and Digital Company Steps into the Future as ‘Tonomus’

NEOM Tech & Digital Company – the first company to be established as a full-fledged subsidiary of NEOM – on Tuesday launched as “Tonomus,” signaling the next stage in its growth trajectory as a cognitive multinational conglomerate. Headquartered at NEOM since its 2021 inception as the pioneering project’s technology and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup 2022: Dates, fixtures, why is it in winter and what are alcohol rules in Qatar?

The 2022 World Cup is quickly approaching and this year it's set to look very different as the tournament takes place in winter for the first time ever. Here's everything you need to know

Daily Mirror

Iraqi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Mediating Between Washington, Tehran

The Iraqi government is playing a role in “bringing opposites together and creating a situation that promotes dialogue” among neighboring countries, especially Arab Gulf states, Türkiye, and Iran, said Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat on the sidelines of the 77th UN General Assembly in…

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Saudi Arabia Prepares for Nuclear Power Plant License to Produce Electricity

Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz announced that the Kingdom is considering requesting a license for a Saudi nuclear power plant for electricity production. Prince Abdulaziz also stressed to the Kingdom's contribution to supporting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) nuclear and radiological laboratories within the framework…

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Would Madinah Become Saudi Arabia’s ‘City of Lights’?

Since the second half of the 19th century, Paris’ inhabitants and visitors have known it as the city of lights (La Ville Lumière). Some historians suggest the name was given to the French capital because it was a hub for culture and intellect during the Age of Enlightenment, and its…

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‘Modern-day slavery’: Kenyan domestic workers tell of abuse in Saudi Arabia

Kenyan government urged to act as migrant housekeepers complain of physical, mental and sexual abuse in Gulf state

The Guardian - UK

Grundberg in Riyadh to Discuss Expanding Yemen Truce

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grunberg arrived in Riyadh on Monday as part of efforts to expand the truce in the war-torn country. The nationwide truce is set to expire on October 2. It was first adopted in April and has since been twice renewed for a two-month period…

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Saudi Crown Prince, British PM Discuss Developing Relations

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held telephone talks on Monday with British Prime Minister Liz Truss. Discussions focused on developing relations between Saudi Arabia and Britain as part of their strategic partnership council. Crown Prince Mohammed offered his condolences to Truss over…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Unified Electronic Platform to Facilitate Visitor Procedures at Two Holy Mosques

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched on Monday a unified government platform, "nusuk.sa", that will serve the new Saudi gateway to Makkah and Madinah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The platform is aimed at developing the experience of pilgrims, and facilitating the procedures for their arrival from all…

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Iraq’s Investment Commission Says it Cooperates with Neighboring Countries to Improve Investment Law

The head of Iraq’s National Investment Commission, Suha Al-Najjar, said that her country was able to overcome current economic challenges thanks to the strong internal consumption and average income rates, noting that Iraqi and foreign companies in the country were adapted to operate under the most difficult circumstances and political…

Asharq Al-Awsat

LIV golf star Graeme McDowell sees dividends tumble at his promotions firm

McDowell has been the focus of criticism concerning his decision to sign up to the controversial new Saudi Arabia backed golf tour

Irish Mirror

Saudi Arabia Announces Renewable Energy Projects

Saudi Arabia launched five new projects to produce electricity using renewable energy as part of the fourth phase of the Kingdom's National Renewable Energy Program (NREP). The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) explained that the new projects have a total capacity of 3,300 megawatts, including three wind energy projects and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Documents reveal Tory minister’s push to smooth Saudi Newcastle takeover

The UK government’s extensive efforts to facilitate the Saudi Arabian takeover of Newcastle have been further exposed by documents obtained by the Guardian

The Guardian - UK

Father of Moroccan Student Lauds Saudi Crown Prince's Efforts in Releasing his Son

Moroccan student Brahim Saadoun, who had been detained in Ukraine, arrived in Casablanca from Saudi Arabia after he was released following a mediation led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Dozens of media outlets were at Mohammed V International Airport to cover Saadoun's arrival, while his father, Taher, was eagerly…

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German Ambassador: Chancellor's Visit to Saudi Arabia Seeks to Diversify Partnership

German Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dieter Lamle said Chancellor Olaf Scholz's first visit to Saudi Arabia was fruitful and further deepened cooperation and the strategic partnership between the two countries politically and economically. In a press conference in Riyadh on Sunday, Lamle announced that Riyadh and Berlin agreed to manufacture…

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Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Support to International Legitimacy Principles, Calls for Security Council Reform

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan confirmed the Kingdom's commitment to the UN charter and its continuous support for the principles of international legitimacy aimed at maintaining international peace and security. The Minister called for cooperation based on mutual respect for the sovereignty and independence of states,…

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Saudi Crown Prince Meets with Bahrain’s King

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz met in Jeddah on Sunday with Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Saudi Press Agency reported. At the beginning of the reception, the Crown Prince welcomed the King in the Kingdom, while the Bahraini monarch said he was happy to visit…

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Saudi Arabia Contributes $10 Million to Address Danger of Safer Tanker

Advisor at the Saudi Royal Court and Supervisor General of King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Dr. Abdullah Al Rabeeah signed on Saturday a memorandum on Saudi Arabia’s contribution of 10 million dollars to tackle the danger of the Safer oil tanker that has been moored off Yemen’s…

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King of Morocco Congratulates Saudi Leadership on 92nd National Day

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received a cable of congratulations from Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on the occasion of Saudi Arabia's 92nd National Day, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Sunday. King Mohammed wished King Salman and the Saudi people more progress and prosperity. He…

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Get a peek inside this Saudi Arabian date festival

Saudi Arabia is one of the world's top producers and exporters of dates, and dozens of varieties are sold every year at the Buraydah Date Festival.

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Saudi Arabia Signs $10.6 Bln Deal to Develop Local Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia will invest 40 billion riyals ($10.6 billion) in developing local infrastructure projects, announced the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs and Housing. Under the new agreement, nearly 90 million square meters will be allocated for the local infrastructure projects to provide over 150,000 housing units across 11 cities…

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war live: 2,000 detained during protests in Russia – as it happened

Latest updates: all the news and developments from the war in Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Alimi Leads Yemeni Efforts in New York to Pressure Houthis

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, United States and Britain condemned the Iran-backed Houthi militias’ latest escalation in Yemen. Known as the Quad, the countries reiterated strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Yemen, and their commitment to stand by the people of Yemen through efforts…

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Saudi Crown Prince, Turkish Officials Discuss Means to Develop Relations

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received in Jeddah on Saturday Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin and Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Nureddin Nebati. Talks focused on bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Türkiye and ways to bolster them in various fields. They…

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia's triumphant week reclaims the West's embrace

Saudi Arabia appears to be leaving behind the stream of negative coverage the killing of Jamal Khashoggi elicited since 2018

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