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Football transfer rumours: Messi to join Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia?

Tottenham in for Leandro Trossard? | Pablo Sarabia to Wolves? | Arnaut Danjuma back to Bournemouth?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 13, 2023

Int'l Conference in Riyadh Upholds Roadmap to Support Smart Mining

The Future Minerals Forum, which concluded in Riyadh on Thursday, stressed the importance of adopting a road map to support smart mining, while reducing the costs of green hydrogen and developing the use of hydrogen to reach a carbon-free mining sector. Participants in the conference emphasized the role assumed by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023

Saudi Arabia, Egypt Stress Need for Iran to Refrain from Destabilizing Actions

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukri chaired in Riyadh on Thursday the meeting of their joint follow-up and political consultation committee. Both parties shared common views on several issues and regional and international crises, underscoring the depth of the strategic relations…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 13, 2023

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Middle East round-up: Iran sends two more men to the gallows

Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.

Al Jazeera · Jan 12, 2023

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Attack Near Afghan Foreign Ministry

Saudi Arabia condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack that took place near the Afghan foreign ministry in Kabul. The Kingdom’s Foreign Ministry said Riyadh condemns all forms of violence, terrorism and extremism. It stressed that Saudi Arabia stands by the Afghan people during their plight, offering sincerest condolences to the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Int’l Mining Community Highlights Importance of Saudi Minerals in Meeting Global Demand

Officials and investors emphasized on Wednesday the importance to uncover the Kingdom’s mining wealth, given the gap the world faces in the need for minerals and renewable energy. During the first day of the International Mining Conference in Riyadh, senior officials and heads of major international companies said Saudi Arabia…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Oil, human rights, security: Here's what's in store for U.S.-Gulf relations in 2023

Visiting Saudi Arabia last summer, President Biden tried to reassure Arab leaders of U.S. commitment to the region's security. But Gulf nations aren't necessarily rushing to side with Washington.

WEKU · Jan 12, 2023

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Saudi Arabia Accelerates Transition to Clean Energy

The second edition of the Future Minerals Forum kicked off in Saudi Arabia under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Forum aims to develop dialogue on the future of minerals and investment in mining and boost cooperation throughout the area extending…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

Ronaldo ‘has no clause’ in contract to back Saudi World Cup bid

Al Nassr, football stars new team, denies reports that Ronaldo will serve as an ambassador for Riyadh’s 2030 bid.

Al Jazeera · Jan 11, 2023

Exclusive: Rookie of the year, recent winner among PGA Tour players given OK for controversial Saudi event

The reigning Rookie of the Year is among the players granted permission to compete at an event in Saudi Arabia next month.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 11, 2023

Newcastle United owners PIF set to make £5billion investment with WWE announcement 'imminent'

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, who own Newcastle United, appear close to buying Vince McMahon's WWE brand

Chronicle Live · Jan 11, 2023

Saudi Energy Minister: Kingdom Intends to Utilize its National Uranium Resources

Saudi Arabia plans to use domestically-sourced uranium to build up its nuclear power industry, Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Wednesday. He added that recent exploration had shown a diverse portfolio of uranium in the Gulf Arab state, the world's top oil exporter. Saudi Arabia has a nascent…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 11, 2023

60 States Agree to Transform Region into Major Bridge for Int’l Transition to Renewable Energy

More than 60 government ministers and delegations responsible for their countries’ minerals and metals strategies attended on Tuesday the second Ministerial Roundtable hosted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources in the largest-ever meeting of its kind. The ministers agreed that minerals are necessary to build a cleaner…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 11, 2023

Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden Forms JV to Invest in Mining Assets Abroad

Saudi Arabian Mining Co (Ma'aden), the Gulf's largest miner, said on Wednesday it agreed to form a joint venture with the Kingdom's sovereign wealth fund to invest in mining assets globally. Ma'aden will own 51% in the venture while the Public Investment Fund (PIF) will own 49%, the company said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 11, 2023

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 11, 2023

Additional Support to Beneficiaries of Saudi Citizen Account Program Extended

Additional assistance given to beneficiaries of Saudi Arabia’s Citizen Account Program will be extended for another three months until March with registration in the Program being reopened in line with the previously announced regulations. The move comes after an order made by King Salman at the recommendation of Crown Prince…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 11, 2023

Riyadh Mulling Raising Investments in Pakistan to $10 Billion

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, ordered that that Saudi Arabia’s investments in Pakistan be reviewed so that they could be increased to 10 billion dollars. The Kingdom had declared investments in the country back on August 25. He ordered that the Saudi Fund for Development study…

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Al-Nassr post Cristiano Ronaldo update at 1.30am regarding his contract commitments

Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al-Nassr have taken to Twitter to issue an update confirming his contract does not contain clauses related to promoting Saudi Arabia's World Cup bid

Evening Standard · Jan 10, 2023

Al-Nassr make Cristiano Ronaldo contract clarification amid World Cup 2030 reports

Cristiano Ronaldo is not being paid to promote Saudi Arabia’s bid for the 2030 World Cup, his club have confirmed.

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Manchester Evening News · Jan 10, 2023

Al-Nassr issue statement on £300m Cristiano Ronaldo contract claim after Man United exit

The former Manchester United forward moved to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia last month.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 10, 2023

Saudi Govt Welcomes Launch of Final Stage of Sudan Political Process

The Saudi government welcomed on Tuesday the launch of the final stage of the political process in Sudan. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The cabinet underscored Riyadh’s continued support to Sudan and international partners in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 10, 2023

Madrid Begins Defense of Super Cup Title in Saudi Arabia

The Spanish Super Cup is returning to Saudi Arabia with defending champion Real Madrid and Valencia looking to get back on track and Barcelona and Real Betis hoping to maintain momentum. The first semifinal game on Wednesday features Madrid and Valencia with both teams coming off weekend losses in the…

Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez 'will be permitted' to break Saudi Arabia law

Cristiano Ronaldo has moved to Saudi Arabia to continue his career with Al-Nassr and his family have joined him, with he and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, exempt from one national law

WEKU · Jan 10, 2023

Saudi Arabia says this year's hajj pilgrimage will return to pre-COVID levels

Before the pandemic, the hajj pilgrimage drew millions each year to Islam's holy city of Mecca, home to the cube-shaped Kaaba that observant Muslims pray toward five times a day.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 10, 2023

Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 41 New Historical Sites in Taif

The Saudi Heritage Commission has registered 41 new archaeological and historical sites found in Taif governorate in the National Antiquities Register, as part of the commission’s efforts to discover, document, record and preserve Saudi Arabia’s heritage and historical sites. The most prominent sites are King Abdulaziz Palace in Al-Muwayh, Suleiman…

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023

Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levels

Islam’s annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia will return to pre-pandemic levels this year after restrictions saw the annual religious commemoration curtailed over concerns about the coronavirus

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