Saudi Arabia sets limit of 1m Hajj pilgrims this year Saudia Arabia announces higher limit for annual Hajj pilgrimage as well as COVID-19 vaccine, age requirements. Al Jazeera · Apr 9, 2022
Saudi Arabia raises number of Haj pilgrims allowed to one million this year - SPA Saudi Arabia raised the number of Haj pilgrims allowed this year to one million from inside and outside the kingdom, Saudi state news agency SAP reported early on Saturday. Reuters · Apr 9, 2022
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix: All Irish viewers need to know from scheduled start time to track, standings and stats Located three kilometres south of central Melbourne, the Albert Park circuit has hosted many memorable races since its inaugural Grand Prix back in 1996 Irish Mirror · Apr 8, 2022
Head of new Yemeni council promises end to war via peace process The head of Yemen's new presidential council said on Friday he would end the seven-year-long war via a peace process, in his first speech since power was delegated to the body by the Saudi-backed president this week. Reuters · Apr 8, 2022
Fuel For Thought: Haas F1’s Kevin Magnussen on Australian GP, Sailing and More The Haas F1 driver touches on what stood out at the Saudi Arabian GP and previews the race Down Under. Sports Illustrated · Apr 8, 2022
Turkey's decision to transfer Khashoggi case to S.Arabia not political -Turkish bureaucrat Turkey's move to halt and transfer the trial of Saudi suspects over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, upon approval from Turkey's justice ministry, is not a political decision, a high level Turkish bureaucrat said on Friday. Reuters · Apr 8, 2022
Arab Financial Institutions Urged to Review Strategies to Keep Pace with Developments Saudi Arabia called on Arab financial institutions to review their work strategies in order to catch up with international developments and the rapid technological progress. This came during the annual joint meetings of the Arab Financial Institutions, which kicked off on Thursday in Jeddah under the patronage of the Custodian… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022
Moscow rules: Why the west’s Middle East partners choose Putin over principle in Ukraine war Gulf nations have refused to condemn the invasion or back western sanctions against Russia, underscoring deepening ties with Moscow as their faith in the US fades, writes Borzou Daragahi The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022
Saudi Crown Prince Meets President, Members of Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met on Thursday with the president and members of the newly formed Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council, expressing the Kingdom’s hope that its establishment would turn a new page in Yemen. The Crown Prince further stressed Saudi Arabia’s keenness on supporting the country’s security and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022
Yemen Returns Envoy to Lebanon Yemen's foreign ministry announced on Thursday the return of its envoy to Lebanon. "The move is in response to Beirut's pledge to halt activities and practices offensive to Arab countries," the Yemeni ministry said in a statement carried by the country's state news agency. The statement came after Saudi Arabia… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022
Saudi foreign ministry announces return of Saudi ambassador to Lebanon -state news agency Saudi Arabia's ambassador to Beirut has returned to Lebanon, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, in a sign of easing tensions following a rift that saw the kingdom and other Gulf states withdraw their envoys last year. Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Explainer-Saudi Arabia shakes up Yemen alliance in bid to exit quagmire Saudi-backed Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Thursday ceded power to a council whose members form the core of an anti-Houthi alliance as Saudi Arabia looks to exit a costly war that has strained Washington's ties with Gulf allies. [L2N2W502H] Reuters · Apr 7, 2022
Haas have no spare chassis for Australian GP after Mick Schumacher's Saudi Arabia crash Haas were dealt a huge blow at the recent Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after Mick Schumacher’s car was left in ruins following a horrific crash during Saturday’s qualifying session Daily Mirror · Apr 7, 2022
Supreme Court begins hearing petition by organisers of private Haj trips Petitioners say they face discriminatory taxation vis-a-vis pilgrims who perform Haj via the Haj Committee The Hindu · Apr 7, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022 Gulf, Arab States Welcome Yemeni President’s Decision to Transfer Powers to New Leadership Council A number of Gulf and Arab states on Thursday welcomed the Yemeni president's decision to transfer his powers to a new presidential council. Saudi Arabia welcomed the announcement of Yemeni President Abd Rabbo Mansour Hadi on launching the presidential council under the Yemeni constitution and the Gulf initiative and its…
Axios · Apr 7, 2022 Turkey moves Khashoggi murder trial to Saudi Arabia The transfer likely means the end of the trial.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022 Saudi Arabia Expands Licensing of Foreign Currencies Trade The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced on Wednesday the licensing of the Al Tabdeel Co.
France 24 · Apr 7, 2022 Turkish court suspends Khashoggi trial, confirms transfer to Saudi Arabia A Turkish court ruled Thursday to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transferred to Saudi Arabia.
Newslaundry · Apr 7, 2022 ‘Disturbing reversal’: Turkey suspends trial of Saudi suspects in Khashoggi murder A Turkish court on Thursday ruled to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transferred to Saudi Arabia, according to the Associated Press.
Reuters · Apr 7, 2022 Factional chaos, missteps brought down Yemen president Hadi Yemen's President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who ceded his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, fell foul of foes and allies in his efforts to cling to power from exile in Saudi Arabia, while often blocked from visiting his war-torn nation.
Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2022 Turkey suspends Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia Khashoggi’s fiancee said she would appeal the decision that comes despite warnings from human rights groups.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022 Saudi Cabinet Welcomes UN Efforts in Yemen Truce The Saudi Cabinet voiced its appreciation of the efforts exerted by United Nations and its Special Envoy Hans Grundberg to reach a truce in Yemen and a comprehensive cessation of military operations inside the war-torn nation and on its borders. UN efforts align with Saudi Arabia's initiative to end the…
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022 Yemen’s president steps aside amid efforts to end war Yemen’s exiled president stepped aside and transferred his powers to a presidential council on Thursday, as international and regional efforts to end the country’s long-running civil war gained momentum with a two-month truce
Motorsport · Apr 7, 2022 How "grip recovery" creates an extra challenge in F1 qualifying A curious aspect of qualifying for the Saudi Arabian GP was that several drivers found that they could often get better lap times in qualifying with used soft tyres.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022 Verstappen Wary of Revamped Australian GP Circuit as Leclerc Looms World champion Max Verstappen is eyeing a "smooth weekend" to build on his victory in Saudi Arabia, but is wary about a revamped Albert Park circuit as Formula One returns to Melbourne after a two-year hiatus.