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Foreign Capital Represents 39% of Saudi Industrial Sector Investments

The Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources said on Sunday that foreign or joint capital investments represent about 39 percent of the total investments in the industrial sector in the Kingdom. The ministry also revealed that the total number of existing and under construction factories until the end of last…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022

When is Anthony Joshua's next fight? Date and opponent confirmed

The rematch between Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk takes place this month

Manchester Evening News · Aug 8, 2022

Oxford Economics Predicts Saudi Economy to Cross $1 Trln Mark in 2022

Oxford Economics has predicted that the Saudi economy will cross the trillion-dollar mark for the first time this year. The leader in global economic forecasting and econometric analysis pointed out that the growth rate of Saudi Arabia's national product will reach 7.5 % during 2022. The International Monetary Fund has…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 8, 2022

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Saudi Arabia executes 80 prisoners in mass beheading as 120 inmates killed this year

Saudi Arabia's rapid escalation of executions, which have reportedly been carried out in the past by beheading, could see the country break its grim record of 186 killings throughout the whole of 2019

Daily Mirror · Aug 7, 2022

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Attack on Gaza

Saudi Arabia condemned and denounced on Saturday the Israeli attack on the Gaza Strip. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed in a statement that the Kingdom stands by the Palestinian people, calling on the international community to assume its responsibilities to end the escalation. It also said the international…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 7, 2022

Ministers urged to call out Saudi Arabia over oil imports that 'benefit Putin'

Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, has doubled its imports of fuel oil from Russia in the last quarter

Daily Mirror · Aug 6, 2022

Martin Boyle set for Hibs transfer return as Al Faisaly accept bid for Easter Road hero

The 29-year-old Australia international winger is poised for an Easter Road comeback after leaving for Saudi Arabia back in January.

Daily Record · Aug 6, 2022

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KAUST President to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Extracting Lithium from Sea Water to Make Batteries

Professor Tony Chan, President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), revealed tangible success in transforming research and studies conducted at the university into real-world inventions. This led to the inclusion of KAUST on the list of research universities that were able to export technology outside its geographical…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 6, 2022

Saudi sisters Asra and Amaal Alsehli died mysteriously in Canterbury. Here's what we've found

Two women are found mysteriously dead, with the crime scene offering more questions than answers. Some say their deaths reflect a "silent crisis".

ABC News · Aug 6, 2022

Tragic twist in case of Saudi sisters mysteriously found dead in apartment

Information now shows that the girls attended a female-only queer event in January where they told acquaintances gay women “live in fear” in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mirror · Aug 5, 2022

Iran asks Iraq to help free national detained during Saudi pilgrimage

Iran is seeking the release of one of its nationals it says was arrested in Saudi Arabia during the haj pilgrimage, as the two regional rivals appear poised to resume contacts aimed at restoring relations.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Discoveries from the Roman Era Made in Saudi Arabia's Farasan Island

Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission on Thursday announced new discoveries at archaeological sites at Farasan Islands located around 40 kilometers away from Jazan city. Excavations by a joint Saudi-French team in cooperation with the University of Paris 1 ended with the discovery of several architectural structures and artifacts dating back to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

"Bad guy" Anthony Joshua backed to beat Oleksandr Usyk in heavyweight rematch

Joshua has been training for his revenge mission against Usyk in Saudi Arabia later this month, and his training partner Frazer Clarke believes his new coach Robert Garcia has put the "bad guy" back in him

Daily Mirror · Aug 5, 2022

Commentary: Why I am steering clear of LIV Golf tournament

Should Chicago-area fans of professional golf boycott the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Golf Invitational being held at Rich Harvest Farms in September?

Chicago Tribune · Aug 5, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

Saudi Revenues Jump 50% in 1st Half of 2022, with $36 Bn Surplus

In a performance that exceeded the targeted budget surplus for 2022, the Saudi Ministry of Finance disclosed on Thursday a record increase in revenues during the first half of this year, driven by a surge in oil prices and the fast growth of the non-oil sector. Experts told Asharq Al-Awsat…

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2022

Oleksandr Usyk ensures Anthony Joshua fight will be free to watch in Ukraine

Usyk reportedly tried to buy TV rights in his home country, before the rematch’s host nation Saudi Arabia gifted them to the heavyweight champion

Reuters · Aug 4, 2022

Saudis open airspace to more flights serving Israel

Cathay Pacific and Air Seychelles have overflown Saudi Arabia for Israel flights for the first time, aviation data showed on Thursday, after Riyadh announced last month it would open its airspace to all airlines, paving the way for more overflights to and from Israel.

Bangkok Post · Aug 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia raises oil prices for Asia to record levels

Saudi Arabia raised oil prices for buyers in Asia to record levels, a sign the world’s largest exporter sees the region’s market remaining tight.

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022

Mouallimi Concludes 11-Year Tenure as Saudi Ambassador to UN

Saudi Arabia’s Abdallah Al-Mouallimi has concluded an 11-year tenure as the Kingdom’s top envoy to the UN.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia Introduces Largest Set of Projects to Develop Water, Environmental Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia intends to offer and award more than 1.4 thousand projects with a total value exceeding 108 billion riyals ($28.8 billion), in the water distribution sector, in continuation of plans and programs to develop water and environmental infrastructure. The National Water Company said on Wednesday that Eng. Abdul Rahman…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022

Employment in Saudi Arabia Recovers at Fastest Rate in 3 Years

Saudi Arabia’s non-oil private sector witnessed a rise in the number of customers, production and sales, which led to the fastest increase in the employment level since September 2019. In its latest report, S&P Global said the non-oil businesses continued to see a marked uplift in activity during July, although…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022

Aramco, Sinopec Sign New MoU

Aramco and China's oil refiner Sinopec signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday in Riyadh for multiple potential collaborations in Saudi Arabia. The MoU outlines pathways for strategic cooperation between Aramco and Sinopec and supports the long-term relationship between the two companies and their existing joint ventures in China and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia Stresses Support for Int'l Efforts to Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons

Saudi Arabia has expressed its deep concern over Iran’s nuclear program, citing the recent International Atomic Energy report which pointed to Tehran’s lack of transparency with international nuclear inspectors. Addressing the plenary session of the Tenth Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) held at the United Nations headquarters…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 4, 2022

Saudi Arabia, Malaysia to Renew Military Agreement for 5 Years

Malaysia wants to renew the military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia for five years, ending in 2027, Malaysian Defense Ministry Secretary-General Muez bin Abdulaziz said. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Abdulaziz said the defense cooperation between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia is based on three pillars: military cooperation, collaboration in the…

The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2022

Saudi sisters found dead in Sydney told acquaintance queer women ‘live in fear’ in their homeland

Exclusive: Guardian understands sisters attended girls-only queer event and police are investigating if one or both feared being persecuted for their sexuality

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