The Latest Breaking News from Saudi Arabia

Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk: What time are ring walks for heavyweight title fight tonight?

All you need to know about the heavyweight title rematch in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

Anthony Joshua could ‘walk away’ if Oleksandr Usyk beats him again, says Johnny Nelson

Usyk outpointed ‘AJ’ last year to take the Briton’s heavyweight titles, which he defends against Joshua in Saudi Arabia on Saturday

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk ready as boxing world descends on Jeddah

The rematch on the Red Sea offers the Briton a chance at redemption with three world heavyweight titles on the line

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022

Kuwait Names First Ambassador to Iran in over Six Years

Kuwait has appointed an ambassador to Iran, both countries said on Sunday, more than six years after recalling its top envoy to Tehran in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after it severed ties with the country in 2016. Ambassador Bader Abdullah Al-Munaikh handed his credentials to Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022

Kuwait names first ambassador to Iran in over six years

Kuwait has appointed an ambassador to Iran, both countries said on Sunday, more than six years after recalling its top envoy to Tehran in solidarity with Saudi Arabia after it severed ties with the Islamic Republic in 2016.

Reuters · Aug 14, 2022

Your price at the pump went up. So did Saudi Aramco's profits — to a new record

Saudi energy company Aramco said Sunday its profits jumped 90% in the second quarter compared to the same time last year, helping its half-year earnings reach nearly $88 billion.

WEKU · Aug 14, 2022

Apple Committed to Supporting Saudi Arabia in Digital Transformation Plan

Esther Hare, Apple’s senior director of Worldwide Developer Marketing and executive sponsor of Women at Apple, underlined the company’s commitment to helping Saudi Arabia in its digital transformation plan. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Hare stressed that Apple was proud of the launch of its first regional academy for…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022

Vampire Esports Soar to PUBG MOBILE World Invitational Triumph at Riyadh's Gamers8

Gamers8, the biggest esports and gaming event worldwide, saw Vampire Esports crowned PUBG MOBILE World Invitational (PMWI) champions at Boulevard Riyadh City on Saturday after an epic tournament victory, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The team from Thailand claimed $500,000 of the total $2 million prize pool after scoring 220…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022

SAMA: ePayments Exceeded Cash for 1st Time in Saudi Arabia in 2021

The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) released on Sunday a report on the results of an extensive study to measure payment methods in Saudi Arabia in 2021. The report aimed to assess consumer payment habits (cash and non-cash) across all market sectors, individuals, business, and the government sector. A key objective…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022

Saudi Arabia, South Africa to Discuss Agreements on Technologies, Green Economy, Hydrogen

A senior South African diplomat said that negotiations were underway to sign cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia that would cover various sectors, including agriculture, industry, green economy, climate and technology. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, South Africa’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Mogobo David Magabe, said that his country was…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022