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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…

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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

The Guardian - UK

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…

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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

Daily Mirror

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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UAE’s Burjeel Holdings to Invest $1 Billion in Saudi Arabia Health Sector

The UAE-based healthcare provider Burjeel Holdings signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Saudi Ministry of Investment that includes working with local institutions. The company, which owns and operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities, will invest up to SAR3.75 billion ($1 billion) in the Kingdom by 2030.

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Lebanon investigates recorded death threats against Saudi embassy

Lebanon's interior minister on Wednesday asked security forces to investigate death threats against the Saudi embassy in Lebanon after Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Lebanon shared a recording containing such threats on his Twitter account.

Reuters

Saudi-Iran talks to resume when conditions right in Iraq, says Iranian envoy

A delayed sixth round of talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Baghdad will take place when the conditions are right in Iraq, Iran's ambassador to Kuwait said in published remarks confirmed by his embassy on Wednesday.

Reuters

Taif to Host Second Edition of Saudi Writers Forum

The Saudi Literature, Publishing and Translation Commission is preparing to launch the 2nd edition of the Saudi Writers Forum, opening doors for dialogue among intellects, authors, and poets willing to discuss the Saudi literary scene, and explore means and perspectives to develop it. The Academy of Arabic Poetry is set…

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Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk won't be held in the UK as Saudi Arabia target fight

Fury and Usyk will be looking to pocket record paydays for their undisputed world title fight, and would ideally like to get the fight over the line within this year

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia announces plans to host Olympic Games despite sportwashing criticism

Hosting the Olympics in Saudi Arabia is the country's 'ultimate goal' and they are moving towards a 'better society', says prince amid sportwashing criticism

Daily Mirror

Golf, Saudi Arabia and Trump: It's ugly

New golf tour sponsored by the brutal Saudi monarchy is, of course, aligned with Donald Trump. It won't end well

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Saudi Ministry Launches Investment Opportunity for Detecting Gypsum Ore West of Kingdom

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources has announced the launch of a tender for the exploration of gypsum ore in the Al-Qasab wells in Madinah Al-Munawwarah region, north of Yanbu Governorate over an area of about 0.6 km. Lately, the ministry revealed the 13 qualified bidders in the…

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Saudi Prosecution: 11 Suspects Arrested for Stealing Money from Bank Accounts

Saudi Arabia's Public Prosecution has arrested 11 people for forming a criminal organization and impersonating bank employees with the purpose of stealing money from the bank accounts of Saudi citizens and residents. The Public Prosecution said its Financial Fraud Unit investigated the case and found the 11 suspects used a…

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U.S. says raised concerns to Saudi Arabia over activist's sentencing

The United States has raised "significant concerns" with Saudi Arabia over a 34-year prison sentence imposed on women's rights activist Salma al-Shehab, the State Department said on Monday.

The Independent UK

Liz Truss criticised for leaving case of UK student jailed in Saudi Arabia to officials

Ministers have not been touch with Saudi counterparts over Leeds student sentenced to 34 years for Twitter posts, government confirms

Irish Mirror

Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods lead new PGA Tour ‘stadium series’ amid LIV Golf battle

The lucrative LIV Golf series is funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund and it has divided golf

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Saudi Arabia Completes Regulatory Preparations for Rollout of EV Charging Stations

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, in cooperation with the concerned government agencies and in integration with the private sector, launched on Sunday the regulations for the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations so as to ensure quality, efficiency and protection of users and facilities across the Kingdom. Experts confirmed…

Irish Mirror

Conor McGregor comes to Anthony Joshua's defence following boxer's outburst after Oleksandr Usyk loss

The Notorious hit out at the "ridiculous" criticism Joshua has faced following his outburst in Saudi Arabia

Zenger

Parrot Brandishing A Blade Startles His Female Owner

Shahnaz, from Jeddah, a Saudi Arabian port city on the Red Sea, told Zenger News: "I was surprised by the incident and the sight."

360info

The advocacy groups working to bring the Arms Trade Treaty to life

Like all international agreements, the ATT has limited force. Civil society could help hold governments accountable to it.

Daily Mirror

Conor McGregor defends Anthony Joshua's "great" speech after Oleksandr Usyk defeat

Joshua stormed out of the ring following his defeat by Usyk in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night before returning to deliver an X-rated speech to his rival and to the crowd

Daily Mirror

Piers Morgan labeled a hypocrite for reaction to Anthony Joshua storming out of ring

Joshua stormed out of the ring following his defeat by Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia - and TV host Morgan was quick to judge despite having history in that area

Daily Mirror

Oleksandr Usyk hits out at "weak" Vladimir Putin after Anthony Joshua win

Usyk tore himself away from the war in his home country of Ukraine to train for his rematch with Joshua which he won on points in Saudi Arabia

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