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KAUST President to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Extracting Lithium from Sea Water to Make Batteries

Professor Tony Chan, President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), revealed tangible success in transforming research and studies conducted at the university into real-world inventions. This led to the inclusion of KAUST on the list of research universities that were able to export technology outside its geographical…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi sisters Asra and Amaal Alsehli died mysteriously in Canterbury. Here's what we've found

Two women are found mysteriously dead, with the crime scene offering more questions than answers. Some say their deaths reflect a "silent crisis".

ABC News

Tragic twist in case of Saudi sisters mysteriously found dead in apartment

Information now shows that the girls attended a female-only queer event in January where they told acquaintances gay women “live in fear” in Saudi Arabia

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Iran asks Iraq to help free national detained during Saudi pilgrimage

Iran is seeking the release of one of its nationals it says was arrested in Saudi Arabia during the haj pilgrimage, as the two regional rivals appear poised to resume contacts aimed at restoring relations.

Reuters

Discoveries from the Roman Era Made in Saudi Arabia's Farasan Island

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission on Thursday announced new discoveries at archaeological sites at Farasan Islands located around 40 kilometers away from Jazan city. Excavations by a joint Saudi-French team in cooperation with the University of Paris 1 ended with the discovery of several architectural structures and artifacts dating back to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

"Bad guy" Anthony Joshua backed to beat Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight rematch

Joshua has been training for his revenge mission against Usyk in Saudi Arabia later this month, and his training partner Frazer Clarke believes his new coach Robert Garcia has put the "bad guy" back in him

Daily Mirror

Commentary: Why I am steering clear of LIV Golf tournament

Should Chicago-area fans of professional golf boycott the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf Invitational being held at Rich Harvest Farms in September?

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Saudi Revenues Jump 50% in 1st Half of 2022, with $36 Bn Surplus

In a performance that exceeded the targeted budget surplus for 2022, the Saudi Ministry of Finance disclosed on Thursday a record increase in revenues during the first half of this year, driven by a surge in oil prices and the fast growth of the non-oil sector. Experts told Asharq Al-Awsat…

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Oleksandr Usyk ensures Anthony Joshua fight will be free to watch in Ukraine

Usyk reportedly tried to buy TV rights in his home country, before the rematch’s host nation Saudi Arabia gifted them to the heavyweight champion

The Independent UK

Saudis open airspace to more flights serving Israel

Cathay Pacific and Air Seychelles have overflown Saudi Arabia for Israel flights for the first time, aviation data showed on Thursday, after Riyadh announced last month it would open its airspace to all airlines, paving the way for more overflights to and from Israel.

Reuters

Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia to record levels

Saudi Arabia raised oil prices for buyers in Asia to record levels, a sign the world’s largest exporter sees the region’s market remaining tight.

Bangkok Post

Mouallimi Concludes 11-Year Tenure as Saudi Ambassador to UN

Saudi Arabia’s Abdallah Al-Mouallimi has concluded an 11-year tenure as the Kingdom’s top envoy to the UN.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Introduces Largest Set of Projects to Develop Water, Environmental Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia intends to offer and award more than 1.4 thousand projects with a total value exceeding 108 billion riyals ($28.8 billion), in the water distribution sector, in continuation of plans and programs to develop water and environmental infrastructure. The National Water Company said on Wednesday that Eng. Abdul Rahman…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Employment in Saudi Arabia Recovers at Fastest Rate in 3 Years

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector witnessed a rise in the number of customers, production and sales, which led to the fastest increase in the employment level since September 2019. In its latest report, S&P Global said the non-oil businesses continued to see a marked uplift in activity during July, although…

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Aramco, Sinopec Sign New MoU

Aramco and China's oil refiner Sinopec signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday in Riyadh for multiple potential collaborations in Saudi Arabia. The MoU outlines pathways for strategic cooperation between Aramco and Sinopec and supports the long-term relationship between the two companies and their existing joint ventures in China and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Int'l Efforts to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons

Saudi Arabia has expressed its deep concern over Iran’s nuclear program, citing the recent International Atomic Energy report which pointed to Tehran’s lack of transparency with international nuclear inspectors. Addressing the plenary session of the Tenth Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) held at the United Nations headquarters…

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Saudi Arabia, Malaysia to Renew Military Agreement for 5 Years

Malaysia wants to renew the military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia for five years, ending in 2027, Malaysian Defense Ministry Secretary-General Muez bin Abdulaziz said. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Abdulaziz said the defense cooperation between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia is based on three pillars: military cooperation, collaboration in the…

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Saudi sisters found dead in Sydney told acquaintance queer women ‘live in fear’ in their homeland

Exclusive: Guardian understands sisters attended girls-only queer event and police are investigating if one or both feared being persecuted for their sexuality

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The Independent UK

WH says falling gas prices matter more than OPEC numbers

President Joe Biden traveled to Saudi Arabia almost three weeks ago on the possibility that he could get some additional oil production out of OPEC+

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Submits Bid to Host 2029 Asian Winter Games in NEOM

The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee officially submitted a letter of interest to the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to host the 10th Asian Winter Games (AWG) in TROJENA, NEOM’s global destination for mountain tourism. The letter included a brief of the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030, which will support TROJENA…

Manchester Evening News

Anthony Joshua told to flirt with 'disqualification' in order to win Oleksandr Usyk fight

Joshua and Usyk meet in a highly-anticipated rematch in Saudi Arabia later this month and former world champion David Haye has given AJ some advice ahead of the fight

Bangkok Post

Opec+ agrees small oil output rise despite Biden plea

VIENNA: The Opec+ oil cartel agreed to a small increase in production Wednesday, likely disappointing US President Joe Biden who lobbied for a big hike to tame soaring energy prices on a recent trip to Saudi Arabia.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia: Yemen Truce Aims to Reach Ceasefire, Kick off Political Process

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Wednesday the extension of the truce in Yemen for another two months. In a statement, the Foreign Ministry underscored the importance of reopening the humanitarian routes to Taiz that has been besieged by the Iran-backed Houthi militias for seven years. It hailed the efforts exerted by…

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Martin Boyle to Hibs transfer endorsed as Ron Gordon tipped to 'dig deep' for emotional reunion

The Australian international is currently over in Saudi Arabia and has been linked with making a sensational return to Easter Road just eight months after leaving.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi PIF Agrees with Oman’s Rakiza on Investment worth $299 Million

Oman’s Rakiza announced that it received a capital commitment of $299 million from the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF). Rakiza is a private equity infrastructure fund co-managed by Oman Infrastructure Investment Management (OIM) and Equitix. The fund Rakiza invests in Oman and Saudi Arabia and invests in various sectors, namely…

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