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Saudi woman jailed for 45 years over social media use, says group

Nourah bint Saeed al-Qahtani accused of ‘using the internet to tear Saudi Arabia’s social fabric’

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia, Thailand Sign 5 Agreements, Establish Business Council

Saudi Arabia and Thailand signed in Riyadh on Monday five commercial agreements and established the Saudi-Thai Business Forum. Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit confirmed that the two countries would advance towards the most comprehensive cooperative scope, covering all vital sectors. Laksanawisit addressed the Saudi-Thai Business Council…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh to help seal Gulf free trade deals

Saudi Arabia has agreed to help Thailand push for a free trade agreement (FTA) with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, according to Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit on Monday.

Bangkok Post

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Bid to boost Thai goods in Saudi stores

The Commerce Ministry has teamed up with luxury retailer Manuel Market and LuLu Hypermarket to boost Thai exports to Saudi Arabia.

Bangkok Post

Iran’s Raisi: IAEA inquiry must close for nuclear deal to happen

Iran has not backed down from its demands that an inquiry into nuclear particles found at its nuclear sites be dropped.

Al Jazeera

Anthony Joshua "was looking for an excuse" for defeat during post-fight rant

Joshua was left extremely frustrated after failing to beat Usyk for a second time in Saudi Arabia, and after throwing the belts and storming out of the ring, he launched an X-rated rant on the microphone

Daily Mirror

Saudi Factories Pass Global SIRI Index for Transformation towards 4th Industrial Revolution

Fifty-eight factories under the Saudi Authority for Industrial and Technology Zones (Modon) have passed the global Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) that measures the level of facilities created to back the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Saudi Arabia is moving towards harnessing the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, such as artificial…

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Anthony Joshua's coach will continue to train fighter despite Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Joshua was defeated by Usyk earlier this month in Saudi Arabia as he looked for his heavyweight revenge under the guidance of new coach Robert Garcia, who will remain with Joshua for his planned December return

Daily Mirror

SAMA Assets Reach Highest Level in 5 Years

The total assets of the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) surpassed SR2 trillion (USD535 billion) in July, for the first time in five years. According to the data announced in the monthly statistical bulletin issued by SAMA on Sunday, the assets of the Saudi Central Bank recorded a growth of SR156.7…

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Govt eyes big Saudi contracts

Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanawisit has left for Saudi Arabia on a business matching mission, riding high on the hopes of breaking into the market and sealing trade deals worth billions of baht.

Bangkok Post

Phil Mickelson ‘deserves forgiveness’ over Saudi comments as LIV rebels told to cut ‘BS’

Phil Mickleson took an indefinite break from golf earlier this year following his controversial comments over the regime in Saudi Arabia, but has since joined the LIV tour

Daily Mirror

Anthony Joshua's coach explains what fighter did wrong against Oleksandr Usyk

Joshua came up short at the second time of asking in his heavyweight rematch with Usyk in Saudi Arabia, despite replacing trainer Robert McCracken with new coach Robert Garcia

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia to Host Largest Int’l Gathering of AI Policymakers

Saudi Arabia is preparing to host the second Global Artificial Intelligence Summit from Sept.

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IMF: Saudi Arabia Reaping Benefits of Transparent Economic, Financial Policies

Saudi Arabia is reaping the fruits of success after implementing transparent economic and financial policies, good management of the coronavirus crisis and carrying out economic reforms that have led to increased job opportunities and continued improvement in living standards, revealed IMF Mission Chief for Saudi Arabia Amine Mati. The Kingdom’s…

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Saudi Arabia Is World's Top Dates Exporter

Saudi Arabia was the world’s top exporter of dates in 2021, revealed Trendmap. The Kingdom topped a list of 113 export countries, reaping 1.215 billion riyals (324 million dollars) from selling dates. This means dates are among the most important sectors that help in raising national investments and exports, achieving…

Daily Mirror

Anthony Joshua was living "prison lifestyle" before Oleksandr Usyk fight

Joshua suffered a second consecutive defeat to Usyk last weekend in Saudi Arabia, with a rebuild now needed for the former two-time heavyweight champion who missed out on a shot at Tyson Fury

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OPEC+ Member States Support Saudi Arabia’s Stance on Balancing Oil Markets

A statement by Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman on balancing oil markets has been met by a flurry of support by OPEC+ member states. The United Arab Emirates is aligned with Saudi Arabia’s thinking on crude oil markets, a source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters…

The Independent UK

Trump's NYC golf course to host Saudi-backed women's event

A New York City-owned golf course managed by former President Donald Trump’s business is expected to host a Saudi Arabia-supported women’s tournament in October

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Saudi Digital Experience Maturity Index Records 77%

The general indicator of the Digital Experience Maturity Index of Saudi government services recorded 77.26 percent at the professional level. Five platforms achieved the highest rating: Absher with 85.59 percent, Tawakkalna and Ehsan with 82.76 and 80.83 percent, respectively, Sehhaty with 80.41 percent, and Najiz with 78.84 percent. In June,…

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Saudi Arabia Launches 20 New Flight Routes to Europe

Saudi Arabia launched 20 new routes linking the Kingdom to new cities in Europe through Wizz Air, Europe's fastest-growing airline. The airline will introduce new destinations from Bucharest, Budapest, Catania, Larnaca, Milan, Naples, Rome, Tirana, Varna, Venice, and Vienna to Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam. The General Authority of Civil Aviation…

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia’s repression: the rebranding of Riyadh won’t wash

Editorial: The Leeds student Salma al-Shehab has been jailed for 34 years over Twitter messages. Governments and businesses should speak up

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Cup Fans to Get Saudi Visas

Saudi Arabia will offer multiple-entry visas to fans at the Qatar World Cup, officials said on Thursday. People with a Hayya Card, which is reserved for ticket-holders and used to access Qatar during the tournament, will be able to apply for the electronic visas, the foreign ministry said. The move…

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King Salman Orders Investments Worth $1Bln in Pakistan

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered investments worth USD1 billion in Pakistan in reflection of the Kingdom’s support to Pakistan’s economy and people. The announcement was made during a telephone call received by Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah from his Pakistani…

Daily Mirror

Amir Khan plans to help Tyson Fury earn £500million for Oleksandr Usyk fight

Fury will only come out of retirement if he is paid £500million to fight Usyk and Khan plans to use his relationship with the Saudi Arabia Government to help make the fight

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Records Surges in Non-Oil Exports

The value of non-oil exports (including re-exports) during June 2022 reached SR30 billion, compared to SR24 billion during June 2021, with an increase of SR6 billion or 26.8%, new data from the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) showed. Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports surged by 31 % in the second quarter…

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