How much money each player earned at LIV Golf Jeddah in Saudi Arabia Brooks Koepka took home the $4 million top prize after a three-hole playoff. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 16, 2022
Joe Biden has ‘no plans’ to meet Saudi Arabia’s MBS at G20 summit After OPEC+ decided to cut oil production, the US accused the Saudis of aligning with Russia, worsening their relations. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2022
Brooks Koepka defeats teammate Peter Uihlein in three-hole playoff to win LIV Golf Jeddah in Saudi Arabia Koepka and Uihlein's Smash GC claimed the team title and $3 million prize at 33 under. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 16, 2022
Biden will act 'methodically' in re-evaluating Saudi relationship U.S. President Joe Biden will act "methodically" in deciding how to respond to Saudi Arabia over oil output cuts, but options include changes to U.S. security assistance, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday. Reuters · Oct 16, 2022
Broad Saudi Participation in SIAL PARIS 2022 Food Show Saudi Arabia’s Exports Development Authority revealed on Saturday that 50 of the Kingdom’s food sector companies are participating in the SIAL Paris 2022 Food Show, which is running from Oct.15 to Oct.19. Participation at the exhibition significantly raises brand awareness for Saudi exports, strengthening their position in regional and global… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 16, 2022
King Salman to Deliver Annual Royal Speech Before Shura Council The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, is set to give the annual royal speech before the Saudi Shura Council on Sunday. In his speech, which marks the launch of the third year of the eighth session of the Shura Council, the monarch will… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 16, 2022
BAE Systems in middle of dogfight between Saudis and Biden over oil As the row between the US president and the Gulf kingdom over increasing oil production escalates, the UK arms industry giant may have to choose which of its two lucrative customers to side with The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022
Interview: Promoting Investments in Saudi Arabia’s Natural Reserves Eng. Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 15, 2022
Saudi Arabia to give Ukraine over €400million in humanitarian aid Saudi Arabia has announced it will give over €400million in humanitarian aid for Ukraine, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly held a phone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Radio France Internationale · Oct 15, 2022
Saudi feud leaves the US asking if relations are beyond repair An escalating public dispute over oil between the Biden administration and Saudi Arabia risks causing irreparable harm to U.S. relations with the crucial Mideast partner, according to current and former government officials briefed on the feud. Tribune News Service · Oct 15, 2022
Saudi Arabia Calls for Limiting Global Supply Chain Disruptions to Protect Energy, Food Security Saudi Finance Minister Mohammad Al-Jadaan said that he had emphasized the need to protect supply chains from any future disruptions during his participation in the recent meeting of G20 finance ministers in Washington. Concerns pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic and its variants, in addition to geopolitical tensions, have increased supply… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 15, 2022
First Russian soldiers arrive in Belarus for new joint force The first Russian soldiers have arrived in Belarus to take part in a new joint force announced this week, Minsk's defence ministry said on Saturday. Earlier in the day, Saudi Arabia announced $400 million in humanitarian aid for Kyiv. Read FRANCE 24’s liveblog to catch up on the day's events… France 24 · Oct 15, 2022
Arab, Islamic Officials Condemn Negative Campaign against Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia’s rejection of the negative statements against it in wake of the OPEC+ decision was welcomed by Arab and Islamic leaders. The officials expressed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia and strong condemnation of the statements and campaigns against Riyadh. On Thursday, an official source at the Saudi Foreign Ministry… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 15, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Stresses to Ukraine’s Zelenskyy Kingdom’s Readiness to Continue Mediation Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, held telephone talks on Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Crown Prince Mohammed stressed Saudi Arabia’s support to all efforts aimed at easing the escalation in the conflict with Russia. He also expressed its readiness to continue its mediations. Saudi Arabia… Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 15, 2022
Reuters · Oct 14, 2022 Saudi Arabia announces $400 million humanitarian aid to Ukraine Saudi Arabia will provide $400 million in humanitarian aid to Ukraine, Saudi state news agency SPA said, adding that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman made a phone call to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 14, 2022 What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Kerch bridge attacked; Russia launches strikes across Ukraine; winter weaponised
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022 Democrats suggest shifting weapons from Saudi Arabia to Ukraine Democrats call for suspension of transfer of Patriot missiles in wake of ‘turning point’ in relationship with Saudis
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022 Arab League Praises Saudi Arabia’s Balanced Approach in Oil Markets Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit expressed on Friday his rejection of the “negative media campaign against Saudi Arabia in wake of OPEC+’s partial oil cut” last week. A spokesman for Aboul Gheit said the “baseless” statements are “far removed from the truth.” “Rather, they are aimed at politicizing purely…
Daily Mirror · Oct 14, 2022 Phil Mickelson argues golf is "lucky" for LIV's Saudi investment - but is he right? In a week where human rights activists called for Phil Mickelson to speak out on death row issues in Saudi Arabia, the American has claimed that golf is ‘very lucky’ to have the funding of the Middle Eastern kingdom
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14, 2022 Westerners in no mood for concessions to Russia in Ukraine, poll finds Exclusive: Survey shows strong support within alliance for tougher sanctions and Nato aid, but more pro-Russia views elsewhere
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022 Saudi Arabia: Cement Decarbonization Paves Way for Carbon Neutrality The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in cooperation with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, organized a workshop entitled: “Cement Decarbonization in Saudi Arabia – Pathways to 2060.” In his opening speech to the workshop, Undersecretary of the Ministry for Mining Development, Musad al-Daoud said the…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022 Republicans Slam Biden’s ‘Short-sighted’ Foreign Policy Republicans accused the administration of US President Joe Biden of destabilizing relations with the Gulf States, following statements on “reviewing the relationship” with Saudi Arabia in the wake of the OPEC+ decision to reduce oil production. Rep.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 14, 2022 Saudi Arabia Urges Designation of Houthis as Terrorist Saudi Arabia called on Thursday for the designation of the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen as terrorist. The Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz al-Wasil said the time has come for the designation and for the boycott of the militias and drying up of their sources of funding.
ABC News · Oct 14, 2022 How OPEC's oil cuts are souring the relationship between the US and Saudi Arabia The world's major oil producers are slashing the amount of oil they supply. Here's how it could affect the global economy and why US President Joe Biden is disappointed.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 14, 2022 Saudis angrily say US oil accusations are political, unfounded BEIRUT — The spat between the United States and Saudi Arabia and its fellow OPEC members over the management of petroleum supplies intensified Thursday when Riyadh accused Washington of “politicizing oil” and declared it would not submit to “dictates” from supposedly friendly countries.