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Saudi Arabia swings again -- but for how long?

Fluctuating Chinese demand has contributed to this year's volatility in international oil prices. But the latest evolution on the supply side will have immediate geopolitical and financial implications that go well beyond the oil market. Specifically, Saudi Arabia has returned as the most important swing producer and thus the most…

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Judge puts Biden on the spot over immunity for Saudi crown prince

Court invitation to clarify prince’s status comes as president faces criticism for ditching promise to turn Saudi Arabia into a ‘pariah’

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia Maintains Role in Drawing Up Global Customs Policies

Saudi Arabia has been re-elected as a member of the Customs Policies and Financial Committees of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Saturday. The move followed an agreement among North African and Near and Middle East countries reached at the 56th coordination meeting held at…

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A mirage of peace? Joe Biden ventures back into Middle East’s shifting sands

US president’s controversial visit to Saudi Arabia comes at a moment of great upheaval as Russia and China compete for influence, says Observer columnist Simon Tisdall

The Guardian - UK

Paul Casey, a former UNICEF ambassador, is the latest player to join Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf

Casey was previously against playing in the Kingdom, but has teed it up in the Saudi International the last two years.

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Martin Boyle Hibs transfer hope as Lee Johnson keeps door open for potential return

The winger is facing life in the Saudi Arabian second tier this coming season, sparking rumours that a return to Hibs could be on the cards in the summer window.

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LIV Golf first impressions show there’s a market for the Saudi Arabia-backed series

Love it or hate it, LIV Golf appears to be here for the long haul.

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New Saudi Industrial Licenses Exceed USD 266 Million

Saudi Arabia announced the issuance of 79 new industrial licenses in May, bringing the total since the beginning of 2022 to 411 new licenses.

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Yemenis Hail Announcement on Accelerating Aid from Saudi Arabia, UAE

Yemenis welcomed the announcement that aid from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will be accelerated to the war-torn country. The aid, worth around 3.3 billion dollars, will improve services, most notably electricity, water and transportation, and boost the economy and local currency. Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership…

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GCC Praises Saudi Arabia's New Development Projects in Yemen

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr.

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ICESCO Commends Saudi Initiative to Finance Development Projects in Yemen

The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) has welcomed Saudi Arabia’s announcement to finance a set of development projects in Yemen. Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday a number of vital development projects that will be implemented in Yemen, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi Development and Reconstruction…

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The desert does bloom: rewilding AlUla

An inspiring project is bringing native flora and fauna – and hopefully even the Arabian leopard – back to the sands of north-west Saudi Arabia

Evening Standard

Disabled BBC journalist Frank Gardner hits out as he is left stranded again on plane at Gatwick

Mr Gardner was left partially paralysed after being shot by al Qaeda gunmen in Saudi Arabia in 2004

Evening Standard

Mecca thronged for first post-pandemic haj

MECCA, Saudi Arabia: Thousands of pilgrims started arriving in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia on Friday, among some one million Muslims expected to attend the 2022 haj pilgrimage season after two years of major disruption caused by the Covid pandemic.

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Saudi Announces Grants to Encourage Research on the Founding of the Saudi State

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture announced research grants for historians and researchers seeking to conduct research focused on the founding of the first Saudi state by Imam Muhammad bin Saud in 1727.

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Saudi Hajj Ministry: Available Vacancies, Registration to Continue Till Their Booked

Vacant seats are available for an estimated 150,000 pilgrims residing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, revealed Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Spokesman Hisham Saeed. He added that the ministry allowed registration for the vacancies through concerned companies. However, Saeed noted that the process of verifying the controls is ultimately…

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Saudi Crown Prince Unveils Aspirations, Priorities for the Kingdom’s Development, Innovation and Research

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled on Thursday the national aspirations and priorities for research, development and innovation in the Kingdom for the next two decades. Those are based on four main priorities, namely human health, environmental sustainability and basic needs, leadership in energy and industry, and future economies.…

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20 Projects to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Cultural Creative Scene

Saudi Arabia’s cultural and creative scene is bracing for 20 new projects and initiatives widening its horizons.

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Saudi Offers 76 Investment Opportunities in Military, Defense Industries

Saudi Arabia has revealed that it has an estimated 76 investment opportunities in six different areas of defense and military industries. Ayma al-Hazmi, head of the Saudi Local Content and Government Procurement Committee at the Federation of Saudi Chambers, stressed that the General Authority for Military Industries plays important roles…

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Saudi Unemployment Rate Drops to 6%

The latest official data released on Thursday in Saudi Arabia revealed a drop in the unemployment rate in the Saudi workforce. The total rate of unemployment — including Saudis and non-Saudis — dropped to 6% in Q1 2022 compared to 6.9% during the same period in 2021, according to the…

The Independent UK

LIV Golf: Dustin Johnson one shot off lead as first US event starts amid protests by 9/11 families

Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau are among the new faces competing at the second tournament of the new tour

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Members of 9/11 Justice group invite LIV golfers to meet about tour’s ties to Saudi Arabia

“That’s akin to me going to a KKK rally and then saying, ‘I’m just here for the free hot dogs.’ Like, what are they talking about?”

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Saudi Arabia Announces Development Projects in Yemen Worth $600 Mln

Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday a number of vital development projects that will be implemented in Yemen, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen will implement 17 projects, worth $400 million, that cover six sectors, including energy, transportation, education, water, health, and building state…

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Biden says he supports change in Senate filibuster rules for abortion rights

President Biden has resisted changes to Senate rules requiring 60 votes to pass legislation. But he says he would support changing the filibuster to codify privacy rights, including abortion rights.

Reuters

Biden says will see Saudi's crown prince, won't push Saudi directly on oil

U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday said he would see Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince during a visit to the country next month but that the purpose of his trip was not to press them to increase oil output.

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