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Saudi executes 100 people since start of 2022

Saudi Arabia put four people to death on Thursday, bringing to 100 the number of executions since the start of the year, according to an AFP tally based on official statements.

Bangkok Post

Sheikh Zayed Book Award Announces Literature, Young Author, and Children’s Literature Shortlists

The Sheikh Zayed Book Award (SZBA) at the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi, has announced the shortlisted entries in its Literature, Young Author, and Children’s Literature categories for the 2022 edition, Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported Thursday. Together…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Setting March 15 Int’l Day to Combat Islamophobia

Saudi Arabia welcomed the United Nations General Assembly’s decision to set March 15 as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The Kingdom will continue to work with all brotherly and friendly countries and partners from regional and international organizations to support efforts aimed at promoting dialogue among religions and civilizations,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Labour attempts to compare Saudi Arabia with Russia ‘ridiculously distasteful’, says Tory minister

James Cleverly hails ‘huge liberalisation in the lives of women in Saudi Arabia’

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Approves Loans for Agricultural Imports

Saudi Arabia's Agricultural Development Fund (ADF) approved loans worth 861 million riyals ($229.49 million) to finance agricultural imports, the government credit institution said on Thursday. The loans will help ensure the food security of the country, the statement added.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bruno Fornaroli headlines desperate Socceroos squad ahead of must-win World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia

The 34-year old striker has been called up alongside four other debutants as Socceroos coach Graham Arnold cobbles together a squad for their must-win qualifiers this month.

ABC News

Bruno Fornaroli named in Socceroos squad for crucial World Cup qualifiers

The Uruguay-born striker could make an unlikely debut at the age of 34 for Australia’s fixtures against Japan and Saudi Arabia

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Fornaroli headlines Socceroos squad shocks

Uruguay-born Bruno Fornaroli is one of five uncapped players named in a 27-man squad for Australia's crunch World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia.

AAP

Two-way job, tourism gains for Thai-Saudi relations

More job seekers heading to Saudi Arabia as well as more tourists in both directions are on the cards following the normalisation of bilateral ties, according to the Labour Ministry.

Bangkok Post

‘We’re ready to go and grow:’ Greg Norman says invitations to play in Saudi Arabia-backed league will be sent soon

“We’re staunch believers in where we can take this game.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Boris Johnson returns from Saudi Arabia empty handed after flop oil beg trip

The Prime Minister hoped to persuade oil-rich Saudi Arabia to open the taps and supply millions of extra barrels a day. He held an hour and 45 minutes of talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman

Daily Mirror

Trump’s New Jersey golf course to host controversial Saudi-backed golf league

PGA cancelled major stop at Trump course after 6 January US Capitol riot

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson upbeat on Saudi oil supply as kingdom executes three more

PM accused of ‘trading blood for oil’ as he seeks increased Middle East output to lessen reliance on Russia

The Guardian - UK

PM can boast no oil commitments during ‘dictator to dictator’ trip to Saudi

Boris Johnson was trying to convince Gulf States to up oil production as he tries to reduce dependence on Russian fuel.

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson fails to secure promise of more Saudi oil in visit overshadowed by executions

‘Understanding’ in desert kingdom that economic instability not in their interests, says PM

Reuters

Saudi prince, rebuked by West, faces dilemma over Russia and China

The United States and Britain are ramping up pressure on Saudi Arabia to pump more oil and join efforts to isolate Russia, while Riyadh has shown little readiness to respond and has revived a threat to ditch dollars in its oil sales to China.

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Greg Norman announces Saudi Arabia-backed 2022 LIV Golf Invitational Series will start in June, feature $255 million in prize money

“Our events are truly additive to the world of golf,” Norman said.

Al Jazeera

Johnson meets Saudi, UAE leaders as Ukraine war roils oil prices

British PM Boris Johnson visits Gulf for talks aimed at moving away from reliance on Russian oil and gas supplies.

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Daily Mirror

Why did Saudi Arabia execute 81 people as controversial football bids come to light

Future business relations between the UK and Saudi Arabia remain controversial due to human rights abuses. Bids for English football clubs are also under scrutiny after the execution of 81 people

The Guardian - UK

The Saudi regime just executed 81 people – so why is Boris Johnson cosying up to it?

The UK needs to reduce its reliance on Russian oil. But the answer is not a kingdom that has just staged its largest mass execution, says Maya Foa, director of Reprieve

Daily Mirror

How many people have died in Yemen as Boris Johnson begs Saudi Arabia for oil

As Russia's harsh attacks on Ukraine continues, Boris Johnson has arrived in Saudi Arabia to beg for help reduce dependence on Russian oil. Meanwhile, 81 people have been executed in Saudi after opposing their county's brutal regime.

The Independent UK

Saudi king leaves hospital after pacemaker battery changed

Saudi Arabia's octogenarian monarch underwent medical tests and had the battery of his pacemaker changed

Chronicle Live

Eddie Howe's 'discussions' with Newcastle owners as he responds to Gary Neville and Carragher

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe faced further questions on Saudi Arabia's human rights record ahead of the Magpies' trip to Goodison Park to face Everton

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia: PM ‘relying on another murderous dictator to keep lights on’, Rayner says

PM ‘has gone cap in hand from one dictator to another on a begging mission to the Saudi prince to bail him out’ says Rayner

Reuters

UK's Johnson lands in Saudi Arabia - state news agency

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