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Saudi Leadership Receives Messages from Gulf, Arab Leaders on Occasion of Eid Al-Fitr

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, received on Saturday messages of congratulations from Arab and Gulf leaders on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr. Saudi Arabia had declared Monday as the first day of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia Declares Monday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr

Saudi Arabia, Arab and Gulf countries declared Monday as the first day of Eid al-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan. The Saudi Supreme Court congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, all citizens,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022

Iraqi police seize more than 6 million Captagon amphetamine pills

Syria is the Middle East’s main producer of the drug Captagon and Saudi Arabia is the main consumer market.

Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2022

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Eid al-Fitr confirmed date in Saudi Arabia in 2022

Eid al-Fitr will begin after a sighting of the Shawwal moon

Wales Online · Apr 30, 2022

When is Eid al-Fitr in 2022? Moon sighting, Saudi Arabia announcement and when we find out

Eid al-Fitr will begin after a sighting of the Shawwal moon

Wales Online · Apr 30, 2022

Turkey, Saudi to revive great economic potential, Erdogan says

Turkey and Saudi Arabia have a common will to "reactivate a great economic potential" between the two countries, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday, after his first trip to the kingdom since 2017.

Reuters · Apr 30, 2022

Pakistani Premier to Asharq Al-Awsat: Committed to Promoting Ties with Saudi Arabia

On his first foreign visit to Saudi Arabia, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his government was committed to advancing the special relationship with the Kingdom. Sharif is the leader of the Pakistan Muslim League. He was sworn in earlier this month after parliament ousted his predecessor, Imran Khan,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2022

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Iran's Ambassador to Baghdad Discusses Roadmap for Iranian-Saudi Talks

Iran's outgoing ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi discussed at the end of his term the latest stages of the talks between his country and Saudi Arabia. For a year and a half, Baghdad has hosted five rounds of talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran shortly after the outgoing prime minister,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2022

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 · Apr 30, 2022

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 · Apr 29, 2022

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 · Apr 29, 2022

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 · Apr 29, 2022

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 · Apr 29, 2022

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 · Apr 29, 2022

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The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

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

France 24 · Apr 28, 2022

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.

Reuters · Apr 28, 2022

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 · Apr 28, 2022

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.

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The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

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

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2022

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 · Apr 28, 2022

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 · Apr 28, 2022

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…

Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2022

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 · Apr 28, 2022

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 · Apr 28, 2022

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…

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