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Saudi Arabia Facilitates Zakat al-Fitr Performance with Digital Services

The end of Ramadan is approaching, and people are rushing to perform Zakat al-Fitr -a duty incumbent on every Muslim- that will be distributed on the less fortunate as a form of social solidarity promoted by Islam. It’s also considered a form of purification, charity, and a way to express…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Khashoggi goes unmentioned as Erdoğan seeks to boost Saudi trade ties

Analysis: regional rivals reconcile in Jeddah while reason for three-year rift remains elephant in the room

The Guardian - UK

New Pakistan PM on 1st trip to Saudi amid political division

Pakistan’s newly elected prime minister has visited Saudi Arabia on his first foreign trip since taking office, an attempt to boost economic relations with the wealthy, oil-rich kingdom as Pakistan struggles with huge debt, soaring inflation and a worsening energy crisis

The Independent UK

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Once enemies, now friends: Turkish president and Saudi prince embrace in pursuit of profits and political gain

Meeting in Jeddah comes after Turkey suspended probe into 2018 murder of dissident Jamal Khashoggi

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Launches Bids For the Construction of Dams

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture revealed that it has launched an investment initiative, the first of its kind, to offer bids for the construction of water dams. The ministry announced the launch of four water dam projects in the Asir region (southern of the Kingdom) for investment…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Erdogan’s Visit is an Extension of Saudi-Turkish Strategic Relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday highlighted the comprehensive strategic relations between the two countries, amid the Russian-Ukrainian crisis and its impact on the global economy and supply and food chains. The visit is an extension of the trade, investment and economic relations, as well…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EXPLAINER: Why are foes Turkey and Saudi Arabia fixing ties?

The killing by Saudi agents of columnist Jamal Khashoggi inside the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul turned an already tense and shaky relationship between Turkey and Saudi Arabia into complete free-fall

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Erdogan arrives in Saudi Arabia on first visit since Khashoggi killing

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived Thursday in Saudi Arabia, state media reported, his first visit since the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi drove a wedge between the two Sunni powers.

France 24

Erdogan arrives in Saudi Arabia for visit to revive ties

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Jeddah on Thursday, his office said, making his first trip to Saudi Arabia since 2017 after intense efforts by the regional rivals to repair ties which have been strained in recent years.

Reuters

Saudi-led coalition says it will release 163 Houthi prisoners

The Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen said on Thursday it would release 163 prisoners from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group who fought against the kingdom, as part of a humanitarian initiative, Saudi Arabia's state news agency (SPA) reported.

Reuters

Turkey's Erdogan heading to Saudi Arabia to mend ties

Turkish officials say President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is traveling to Saudi Arabia on the latest leg of Turkey's efforts to build bridges with regional rivals

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Pledge of Allegiance to Crown Prince

As the Saudis celebrate the fifth anniversary of the pledge of allegiance to Prince Mohammed Bin Salman as Crown Prince, observers find it difficult to monitor and assess the rapid transformations that the Kingdom has witnessed over the past five years, which all point to an endeavor to “build the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Barroso to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia’s Response to the Pandemic a Lesson for Health Systems

Jose Barroso, the chairman of the Global Vaccine Alliance (GAVI), described Saudi Arabia’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic as “wonderful”, pointing that the Kingdom’s investment in health care systems has prepared it to deal better with the pandemic. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Barroso, who is also the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF Projects GCC Growth to Accelerate to 6.4%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said the Russian invasion of Ukraine is significantly affecting the growth prospects of the developing economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), while oil-exporting countries benefit from higher crude prices. In its "Regional Economic Outlook: the Middle East and Central Asia," the IMF…

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Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua rematch set to be confirmed for July date

Matchroom Boxing boss Eddie Hearn has confirmed that the reported new date for Joshua's world heavyweight title rematch is "a strong possibility", with a deal in place for the fight

Reuters

Analysis-Hobbled by economy, Erdogan heads to Saudi to mend ties after Khashoggi U-turn

Three and a half years after accusing Saudi Arabia's leadership of murder and running a sham trial over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan plans a trip to the Gulf kingdom on Thursday to mend ties.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Bombings Near Chinese Institute at Karachi University

Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned the deadly terrorist bombings near a Chinese institute at the University of Karachi in southern Pakistan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated Saudi Arabia's solidarity with Pakistan against violence, extremism and terrorism, confirming the Kingdom’s rejection of these criminal acts, which contradict all religious…

Reuters

Erdogan set to visit Saudi Arabia after setting aside Khashoggi row

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will travel to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, marking the culmination of a months-long drive to repair ties with Riyadh that included dropping a trial over the killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul.

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The Guardian - UK

Breakaway league sets golfers on collision course with DP World Tour

Members of the DP World Tour who play in June’s $25m Saudi Arabian-backed event in Hertfordshire are likely to face penalties but Phil Mickelson could return to action

Benzinga

Why Lucid Shares Are Rising Today

Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ: LCID) shares are trading higher Wednesday after the company announced an agreement with the Government of Saudi Arabia, under which the Government will purchase up to 100,000 vehicles over a ten-year period.

The Independent UK

IMF sees bumper year for Arab oil producers, risk for others

The world’s economy is forecast to grow around 3.6% this year, but Arab oil exporters are seeing a windfall from high energy prices that will buoy their economies and replenish their financial reserves this year and next

InsideEVs

Lucid Scores 100,000-Vehicle Order From Saudi Arabia Over Ten Years

At the beginning, the Kingdom is expected to order 1,000 to 2,000 vehicles annually, with the quantity to increase to 4,000-7,000 vehicles annually from 2025.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Lucid Motors Sign Deal to Purchase Up to 100,000 Electric Cars Over 10 years

The Saudi Government announced Tuesday that it has struck an agreement with Lucid for the purchase of up to 100,000 of its vehicles over the next 10 years. This agreement is a significant move that supports the key objectives of Vision 2030 including diversifying and transforming the economy, society and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Completes Umrah Preparations for Final Days of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia has completed preparations to welcome more worshippers and Umrah pilgrims during the final days of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. Undersecretary-General for Tafweej and Crowds Management, Osama bin Mansour Al-Hujaili said the preparations and services offered at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah are…

Benzinga

Tesla Rival Lucid Bags Deal To Sell 100,000 EVs To Saudi Arabia

Lucid Group Inc (NASDAQ: LCID) said on Tuesday it has entered a deal with the government of Saudi Arabia to sell up to 100,000 electric vehicles over the next 10 years, sending shares of the luxury electric vehicle startup higher after the bell.

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