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Saudi Arabia Signs 100 Investment Deals Worth $4Bn during Q1

Saudi Arabia has signed 101 investment deals during the first quarter of this year, amounting to $4 billion. Supervised by the Ministry of Investment, the deals are expected to provide more than 5,000 new job opportunities. The Kingdom is the sixth among the G20 economies with the highest foreign exchange…

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Biden Postpones Middle East Tour Till July

US President Joe Biden postponed his trip to the Middle East from the end of June to July, according to media reports. Sources told NBC News that the White House is now planning a broader trip to the Middle East next month. "We are working on a trip to Israel…

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Biden trips to Saudi Arabia, Israel postponed to July: NBC

President Joe Biden will delay visits to Saudi Arabia and Israel until next month, NBC reported.

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Saudi Arabia Receives First Foreign Hajj Pilgrims since before Pandemic

Saudi Arabia on Saturday welcomed its first batch of Hajj pilgrims since before the coronavirus pandemic, which prompted authorities to sharply restrict the annual ritual. The group from Indonesia landed in the city of Madinah and was set to travel south to the holy city of Makkah in the coming…

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Longtime member Kevin Na resigns from PGA Tour to pursue other playing opportunities, including the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf Invitational Series

By resigning his membership, Na is no longer exempt into PGA Tour-sanctioned events this year.

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Saudi Arabia receives 1st foreign Hajj pilgrims since COVID began

Group from Indonesia landed in Medina and is set to travel south to the holy city of Mecca in the coming weeks.

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New Saudi Investment in the Electric Car Sector

Saudi Arabia's Abdul Latif Jameel Group has signed an agreement with India's Greaves Electric Mobility, the electric vehicle arm of the engineering firm Greaves Cotton, to invest SAR 825 million ($220 million) in the company. The Saudi company will initially pour SAR 560 million ($150 million) for purchasing 35.8% stake…

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Biden Planning 1st Middle East Visit, May Meet Gulf, Arab Leaders

US President Joe Biden stressed on Thursday that he is engaged in working towards achieving peace and stability in the Middle East. He revealed that his plans for his first visit to the Middle East have not been completed yet, but he expects to meet with the leaders of Israel…

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Phuket eyes Saudi, Australian markets

Phuket tourism operators are banking on promising markets such as Australia and Saudi Arabia to support the industry during the low season.

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Jamal Khashoggi’s widow writes to Biden ahead of meeting with Saudi crown prince accused of orchestrating his murder

‘Speak your conscience, to do otherwise would betray those who cannot speak for themselves’

The Independent UK

Biden affirms human rights commitment as he warms to Saudis

President Joe Biden says he’s not changed his views on human rights despite his administration offering praise of Saudi Arabia for getting OPEC+ to step up oil production

The Independent UK

Hajj Ministry Announces Opening of Registration for Local Pilgrims

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Friday the opening of registration for pilgrims from inside Saudi Arabia. Eligible citizens and resident must not be older than 65 years of age and have a valid residence permit. The ministry added that priority will be given to those who have…

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Biden says there is a "possibility" of Saudi Arabia visit

The president, who once vowed to make Saudi Arabia a "pariah," said he won't change his views on human rights in the kingdom.

Axios

House oversight committee launches probe into Jared Kusher’s Saudi-backed investment fund

Mr Kushner’s new venture received a $2bn investment from a Saudi sovereign wealth fund

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Biden opens door to possible trip to Saudi Arabia

President Joe Biden publicly acknowledged on Friday that he may travel to Saudi Arabia soon, a trip that multiple sources say is expected and could include talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

Al Jazeera

US president Biden to visit Saudi Arabia in coming weeks: Reports

In shift, Biden will reportedly meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as US seeks replacement to Russian oil.

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Saudi Arabia, the Balance Point between Moscow, Washington in OPEC Agreement

The White House praised a major Saudi role in controlling oil markets, through a greater increase in the production of the OPEC+ alliance during July and August than previously announced. “We welcome the important decision from OPEC+ today to increase supply in July and August based on new market conditions,”…

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Saudi Arabia Approves Establishment of Holding Company to Raise Effectiveness of Saudi Health System

Saudi Arabia has agreed to a government decision to establish the Health Holding Company to raise the effectiveness of the performance of the system, and approve the organization of the National Health Insurance Center. According to official sources, the Ministry of Health will focus on regulating and supervising all public…

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Axios

Jared Kushner under congressional investigation for $2B Saudi investment with private firm

Kushner denies acting improperly over his firm's transaction with the wealth fund controlled by Saudi Arabia's crown prince.

The Guardian - UK

‘Apocalyptic skies’: the dust storms devastating Gulf states and Syria

Rising frequency of storms due to climate crisis is causing more loss of life and more destruction, say experts

The Guardian - US

Biden to visit Saudi Arabia in push to lower oil prices and punish Russia

This marks the president’s departure from his campaign promise of isolating Riyadh over the murder of columnist Jamal Khashoggi

Reuters

White House praises Saudi royals on Yemen truce before expected Biden trip

The White House took the rare step of recognizing the role played by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in extending a ceasefire in Yemen on Thursday ahead of what is expected to be a trip to Riyadh by President Joe Biden.

The Hindu

Increased attacks on people, places of worship in India: Blinken

Releasing the State Department’s 2021 Report on International Religious Freedom, Mr. Blinken cited Saudi Arabia, China, Pakistan and Afghanistan as other countries with religious freedom restrictions.

Reason

House Resolution Seeks End to U.S. Military Involvement in Yemen

It signals that many in Congress still condemn America's role in the war and actions from the president that lack proper authorization.

Radio France Internationale

Rights groups accuse French arms makers of war crimes complicity in Yemen

Three NGOs on Thursday filed a lawsuit in a Paris court against French arms producers Dassault Aviation, Thales and MBDA France for alleged war crimes complicity in Yemen. They accuse the companies of having sold weapons to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that were then used against…

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