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Kuwait Names First Ambassador to Iran in over Six Years

Kuwait has appointed an ambassador to Iran, both countries said on Sunday, more than six years after recalling its top envoy to Tehran in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after it severed ties with the country in 2016. Ambassador Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh handed his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Kuwait names first ambassador to Iran in over six years

Reuters

Your price at the pump went up. So did Saudi Aramco's profits — to a new record

Saudi energy company Aramco said Sunday its profits jumped 90% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helping its half-year earnings reach nearly $88 billion.

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Apple Committed to Supporting Saudi Arabia in Digital Transformation Plan

Esther Hare, Apple’s senior director of Worldwide Developer Marketing and executive sponsor of Women at Apple, underlined the company’s commitment to helping Saudi Arabia in its digital transformation plan. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Hare stressed that Apple was proud of the launch of its first regional academy for…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Vampire Esports Soar to PUBG MOBILE World Invitational Triumph at Riyadh's Gamers8

Gamers8, the biggest esports and gaming event worldwide, saw Vampire Esports crowned PUBG MOBILE World Invitational (PMWI) champions at Boulevard Riyadh City on Saturday after an epic tournament victory, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The team from Thailand claimed $500,000 of the total $2 million prize pool after scoring 220…

Asharq Al-Awsat

SAMA: ePayments Exceeded Cash for 1st Time in Saudi Arabia in 2021

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) released on Sunday a report on the results of an extensive study to measure payment methods in Saudi Arabia in 2021. The report aimed to assess consumer payment habits (cash and non-cash) across all market sectors, individuals, business, and the government sector. A key objective…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, South Africa to Discuss Agreements on Technologies, Green Economy, Hydrogen

A senior South African diplomat said that negotiations were underway to sign cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia that would cover various sectors, including agriculture, industry, green economy, climate and technology. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, South Africa’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Mogobo David Magabe, said that his country was…

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High oil prices help Saudi Aramco earn $88B in first half

Saudi oil company Aramco’s half-year profits peaked just shy of $88 billion as oil prices remain high globally

The Independent UK

Saudi Aramco Profit Soars on Higher Prices and Refining Margins

Saudi Arabian state oil producer Aramco reported a 90% rise in second-quarter profit on Sunday, boosted by higher oil prices, volumes sold and refining margins.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Stresses Solidarity with Saudi Arabia in Confronting Terrorism

Egypt stressed on Saturday its solidarity with Saudi Arabia in “confronting everything that threatens its security and stability.” A foreign ministry statement said Cairo stands by the Kingdom in confronting all forms of terrorism, violence and extremism. Egypt made its remarks after a man wanted by the Saudi State Security…

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Joint Saudi, US Military Exercise Kicks off in Yanbu

Saudi Arabia and the United States kicked off on Saturday the joint “Outrageous Anger 22” exercise along the Red Sea coast in the western city of Yanbu. The drill brings together the Royal Saudi Armed Forces and US Marine Corps for training on bilateral operational and logistical plans, exchange of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk to fight for Tyson Fury's old belt in rematch

Fury gave up his Ring magazine belt after announcing his retirement yesterday and the title will now be on the line in Saudi Arabia next weekend

Daily Mirror

Newcastle United lined up for next Amazon documentary series after Saudi takeover

Newcastle were bought by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia last year and are now being targeted by Amazon to become the fourth Premier League side featured in All Or Nothing

Daily Mirror

US Seeks to Extend Yemeni Truce for 3rd Time

US special envoy to Yemen Tim Lenderking headed to the region to visit Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE starting August 11 within the US efforts to help maintain the UN-mediated Yemeni truce. Lenderking's mission will focus on expanding the truce's benefits to all Yemenis and pave the way for…

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Saudi FM Holds Bilateral Talks with Maltese Counterpart

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with his Maltese counterpart Ian Borg during his visit to Malta. The two ministers discussed bilateral relations between the Kingdom and Malta and ways to strengthen and develop them in various fields, in addition to discussing the most prominent issues of…

Daily Mirror

Eddie Hearn explains Anthony Joshua's mindset ahead of Oleksandr Usyk rematch

EXCLUSIVE: Joshua is in Saudi Arabia making the final preparations for his heavyweight rematch with Usyk and promoter Hearn has revealed he is excited ahead of a tough ask

Reason

Ex-Twitter Manager Convicted of Being Secret Agent for Saudi Arabia + Leaking Private User Information

From a Justice Department statement released yesterday: A federal jury yesterday convicted a former Media Partnerships Manager for the Middle East/North Africa (MENA) region at Twitter of acting as a foreign agent without notice to the Attorney General, conspiracy, wire fraud, international money laundering, and falsification of records in a…

Daily Mirror

Oleksandr Usyk snubs Anthony Joshua win when naming biggest career achievement

Usyk will face heavyweight rival Joshua in a mega-money rematch in Saudi Arabia next weekend as he looks to retain his heavyweight titles for the first time, but has admitted his win over AJ was not his highlight career moment

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Saudi Dates Sector Faces 5 Challenges

The Federation of Saudi Chambers said there are five challenges facing the development of the date sector in Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom is hoping the sector would make significant contributions to its GDP. First Vice President of the Federation Tariq al-Haidari said the sector faces weak marketing, especially e-marketing. Haidari…

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Twitter allows MBS aide implicated in spying plot to keep verified account

Saudi official Bader al-Asaker accused by US of recruiting employees to secretly report on dissidents’ anonymous accounts

Reuters

Clashes in oil-rich Shabwa test Yemen's new presidential council

Yemen's new presidential council is under strain over clashes between nominal allies in oil-rich Shabwa this week, imperilling Saudi Arabia's efforts to strengthen an anti-Houthi coalition and potentially complicating international peace efforts.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Issues 900,000 Umrah Permits, Visas

Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Hajj Minister Abdulfattah Mashat has confirmed that there are no restrictions on the number of people allowed to perform Umrah from outside the Kingdom.

Reuters

China foreign ministry: No information to offer on report about any Xi visit to Saudi Arabia

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that he had no information to offer at the moment when asked to comment on a media report that President Xi Jinping will visit Saudi Arabia next week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi PIF Acquires Stakes in 4 Egyptian Companies Worth $1.3b

The Saudi Egyptian Investment Company (SEIC), owned by Saudi Arabia's state-owned Public Investment Fund (PIF), has bought minority stakes in four Egyptian companies for $1.3 billion, Egypt's planning ministry said on Wednesday. The companies are Abu Qir Fertizilers and Chemical Industries, Misr Fertilizers Production Company, Alexandria Container and Cargo Handling,…

The Guardian - UK

Chinese president Xi Jinping expected to visit Saudi Arabia next week

The planned gala reception is in stark contrast to the low-key audience afforded Joe Biden in June, as ties between China and the kingdom grow closer

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