The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Saudi, Iraqi Defense Ministers Discuss Boosting Cooperation

Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held telephone talks on Sunday with his Iraqi counterpart Thabet al-Abasi. They discussed developing defense cooperation and coordination between their countries. They also tackled the bilateral relations that bind Saudi Arabia and Iraq and a number of issues of common interest.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 7, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Japan to Establish Largest Reverse Osmosis Water Project in Middle East

Saudi Arabia and Japan are working on a joint project to build an integrated reverse osmosis membrane desalination plant. During a press conference in Riyadh on Saturday the Saline Water Conversion Corporation signed a contract to establish the first plant in the Middle East and the second of its kind…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 6, 2022

SPARK to Launch Organic Fertilization to Lock Humidity in Saudi Arabia’s Sands

With the launch of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, which will witness the holding of the largest regional gathering in support of the two Saudi initiatives - the Green Middle East and Green Saudi Arabia - the King Salman Energy Park (SPARK) is emerging…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 6, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Finland to Establish 1st Joint Business Council

The Federation of Saudi Chambers and the Finland Chamber of Commerce signed on Friday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in Helsinki to establish a joint Saudi-Finnish Business Council. Under the MoU, the Council will carry out commercial and promotional activities systematically in the field of trade and investment, while focusing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 5, 2022

Riyadh Sends Six Ministers, Climate Envoy to SGI Forum in Sharm El-Sheikh

Saudi Arabia has revealed the program and speakers for the second edition of the Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Forum. Taking place 11 – 12 November 2022 on the sidelines of COP27 in Sharm El Sheikh, the two-day event will convene an elite lineup of climate experts and thought leaders to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 5, 2022

Saudi KSrelief Distributes Winter Aid to Refugees in Jordan

Saudi Arabia's King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued distributing winter clothes to Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and needy families from the host community in Jordan. The aid is as part of the "Kanaf 2022" humanitarian project implemented by KSrelief in cooperation with the Jordanian Hashemite Charitable…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 5, 2022

Saudi Embassy in US Participates in 'Cat Walk' Initiative

Saudi Arabia’s embassy in the US participated in the 2nd edition of the global initiative “Cat Walk.” The event is organized by the Catmosphere organization, which is concerned with supporting initiatives to conserve endangered wild cats. This took place in the presence the Saudi ambassador to the US, Princess Reema…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 5, 2022

Saudi Air Force Members Arrive in Greece to Participate in Falcon Eye 3

A Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) group participating in Falcon Eye 3 Air Drill has arrived at the Souda Air Base on the Greek island of Crete, where the exercise is scheduled to start next week. The Air Force is participating in the drill with F-15 fighter jets and their…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 5, 2022

Preview and Predictions for WWE’s ‘Crown Jewel’

As usual with WWE’s shows in Saudi Arabia, the card leans heavily on special-attraction matches.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia Registers Jump in Foreign Direct Investment Inflows

Foreign direct investment flows recorded a growth of 46.5% during the second quarter of this year, compared to the same period of 2021, after excluding the Saudi Aramco deal amounting to 46.5 billion riyals ($12.4 billion). Last year, Aramco forged a pipeline infrastructure deal worth 46.5 billion riyals ($12.4 billion)…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 4, 2022