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Saudi Arabia Joins WEF Jobs Consortium

Saudi Arabia has joined the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Jobs Consortium, it was announced at the organization’s 2023 Annual Meeting in Davos. The Jobs Consortium is a coalition of CEOs, ministers, and other leaders with a common aim to promote a better future of work for all by enabling job…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2023

From executions to torture: The dire state of human rights in Cristiano Ronaldo's new home

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his debut in Saudi Arabia, but questions have been raised about the human rights violations committed by the regime of his new home

Daily Mirror · Jan 19, 2023

Paris Commends ‘Positive’ Saudi-Omani Efforts in Yemen

French ambassador to Yemen Jean-Marie Safa has praised peace efforts made by Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Paris-backed UN Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg, and said they are yielding “positive developments” in Yemen. Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, Safa expressed his hope that “a new page will be…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 19, 2023

Fan Pays $2.6 Million for Golden Ticket to Match With Ronaldo, Messi

A Saudi Arabian real estate magnate will have true VIP access at a Thursday exhibition match in Riyadh.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 19, 2023

Davos 2023: Saudi FM urges Israel to engage seriously on resolving Palestinian conflict

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud urged Israel's new government on Wednesday to engage seriously on resolving the Palestinian conflict.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Davos 2023: Saudi foreign minister sees progress to end Yemen conflict

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said on Wednesday progress was being made towards ending the Yemen conflict, in which Riyadh leads a military coalition, but more work was needed, including reinstating a truce and transitioning to a permanent ceasefire.

Reuters · Jan 18, 2023

Reema bint Bandar: Saudi-US Partnership Is Crucial for Global Security

Saudi Arabia's ambassador to the United States said on Wednesday that maintaining the long-standing strategic partnership between Riyadh and Washington was "beyond critically necessary" for global stability. "Yes there was a moment of conflict and disagreement, but that doesn't take away from the fact that we are both strategic allies…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Why Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is emerging as the global investor’s destination of choice

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The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023

IMF: Saudi Arabia Playing Important Role in Energy, Food Security

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva underscored on Wednesday the important role Saudi Arabia is playing in energy and food security. “Saudi Arabia takes its good fortunes to heart to play an important role in energy and food security,” she said at the World Economic Forum in Davos.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023

Al Nassr-Al Hilal vs Paris Saint-German: All you need to know

As Ronaldo and Messi face off in Saudi Arabia, we take a look at when, where and how to watch the match.

Al Jazeera · Jan 18, 2023