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Saudi Foreign Minister Stresses Deep Bond With Morocco

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Bin Abdullah Al Saud welcomed on Wednesday evening in Marrakesh the close and fraternal relations uniting Morocco and Saudi Arabia. Speaking at a joint press briefing with his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita, at the sidelines of the Ministerial Meeting of the Global Coalition…

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Justin Thomas sends definitive message to PGA Tour players set to quit for Saudi League

Several of the top golfers in the world have declared they have requested a release from the PGA Tour to join the Saudi-backed LIV Golf Series

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi earned $122m last year. He still felt the need to take Saudi money

The Argentinian has a strong record of linking up with oppressive monarchies. He is fast becoming the posterboy for sportswashing

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‘Just go’: Justin Thomas sends message to players set to quit PGA Tour for Saudi series

Several of the world’s best players have stated their intention to take part in the Saudi-backed series

The Independent UK

‘Seriously misguided’: Amnesty angry at Greg Norman’s comments on Khashoggi

Amnesty International has criticised Greg Norman for ‘wrong and seriously misguided’ comments about the murder of Jamal Khashoggi at a Saudi Arabian consulate in 2018

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia Adopts Riyadh Aviation Declaration

The Future Aviation Forum, hosted by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation from 9 to 11 May in Riyadh, witnessed the announcement of Saudi Arabia adopting the “Riyadh Aviation Declaration.” The Declaration represents a focal point in the world history of the aviation sector. The signatories will adhere to…

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‘Amarji’…New Novel Exploring Saudi Arabia’s Modern History

Dar Maqam has recently released ‘Amarji’, a new novel by Saudi author Yasser Abdulaziz Al-Ghaslan. The 333-page novel is the first of its kind for the United States-based writer. The novel inspired its name from a Sumerian world, which indicates that the idea of freedom has existed since Sumerians invented…

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Saudi Arabia, Bahrain Get UK E-Visa Waiver Status

The UK Government has announced that starting June 1, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will join other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries with UK electronic visa waiver status.

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Saudi FM: ISIS Threat Remains

Saudi Arabia appreciates the significant and tangible role played by the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, announced Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah. Prince Faisal chaired the Saudi delegation at the ministerial meeting of the Global Coalition to defeat ISIS, which was held in Marrakesh, Morocco. "We should…

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‘We’ve all made mistakes’: Greg Norman downplays the killing of Jamal Khashoggi while promoting Saudi-backed golf league

"They're not my bosses. We're independent. I do not answer to Saudi Arabia."

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'We've all made mistakes': Greg Norman brushes off questions about Jamal Khashoggi murder at Saudi-backed golf event

Former golfing great Greg Norman dismisses questions about Jamal Khashoggi, as he spearheads a $255 million tournament backed by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.

ABC News

Revealed: the ‘carbon bombs’ set to trigger catastrophic climate breakdown

Exclusive: Oil and gas majors are planning scores of vast projects that threaten to shatter the 1.5C climate goal. If governments do not act, these firms will continue to cash in as the world burns

The Guardian - UK

US Court Rules Against Elon Musk's Infamous 'Funding Secured' Tweet

U.S. District Judge Edward Chen of San Francisco ruled that Elon Musk's 2018 tweets of secured funding to take Tesla, Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) private were inaccurate and reckless, Reuters reports. The court added that "there was nothing concrete" about Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund financing during that time. In 2018, Musk met with Saudi…

Benzinga

Players taking Saudi money for weak events is a bad look for golf

Golfers such as Lee Westwood embracing LIV tournaments of little quality and ignoring human rights are damaging the sport

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Adoption of Sustainable Global Aviation

Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al-Jasser announced that the Kingdom would be hosting the Future of Aviation conference every two years, revealing efforts to find new partners and forge major aviation agreements. Speaking during the conference on Tuesday, Al-Jasser said Saudi Arabia is “paving the way to…

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Saudi, UAE Ministers Warn against Capacity Decreasing in All Energy Sectors

The energy ministers of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates warned that spare capacity is decreasing in all energy sectors as producers slash investment, causing everything from crude to diesel and natural gas to trade at or near record highs. “I have a lot of experience, but I've never…

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Saudi Aviation, Travel Industry Financing to Exceed $37 Billion

Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal al-Ibrahim has revealed that the Kingdom plans to boost its financing of travel, tourism, and aviation sectors.

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Saudi Arabia, Senegal Stress Need to Bolster Joint Work

Saudi Arabia and Senegal stressed their determination to bolster cooperation in all political issues in an effort to come up with joint stances that safeguard their security and stability. The Kingdom and Senegal issued a statement on Tuesday capping Senegalese President Macky Sall's visit to Saudi Arabia last month. The…

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Riyadh Seeks to Achieve Recovery Plan for International Aviation Sector

Saudi Arabia has revealed plans to strengthen its capabilities in the aviation sector over the next ten years, with the aim to become a leading center for aviation and air transport in the Middle East and the world. Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, the…

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Saudi Arabia Calls for Easing Economic Difficulties Facing Int’l Travel

Saudi Arabia plays a leadership role in ensuring the prosperity of the aviation sector in coming years, said Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) President Abdulaziz al-Duailej. Speaking at the Future Aviation Forum, Duailej reiterated the importance of joint efforts to face future crises and end economic difficulties…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Aviation Strategy Linking 250 Int’l Destination

Saudi Arabia announced its new aviation strategy targeting 250 direct destinations to and from the Kingdom's airports, inaugurated a new air carrier, and tripled air traffic. Minister of Transport Saleh Al-Jasser launched the aviation strategy at the Future Aviation Forum in Riyadh, aiming for Saudi Arabia to become the Middle…

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Al Jaber, Grundberg Discuss Yemen Truce

Saudi Ambassador to Yemen, Mohammed Al Jaber held talks in Riyadh on Monday with United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg. Talks focused on joint efforts to ensure the success of the UN-sponsored truce in Yemen with the aim of reaching a permanent comprehensive ceasefire and kick off the political…

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Messi Announced as Saudi Tourism Ambassador

Saudi Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb announced on Monday Argentine football superstar Lionel Messi as the Kingdom's tourism ambassador. In a tweet, he welcomed Messi and his friends to Saudi Arabia where he will spend a "unique vacation to discover the treasures of the Red Sea and Jeddah Season and…

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Saudi Arabia aims for 70 million tourism visits this year -official

Saudi Arabia aims to exceed 70 million tourist visits this year after drawing 62 million last year, a tourism official said on Monday, underlining the conservative kingdom concerted push to boost its travel industry.

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Saudi Arabia Cuts Oil Prices to Asia by More than 50%

Saudi Arabia cut oil prices for buyers in Asia as coronavirus lockdowns in China weigh on demand, countering uncertainty around Russia’s supplies as the Ukraine war drags on. Aramco is expected to cut the official selling price (OSP) for flagship Arab Light crude to Asia in June by more than…

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