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Turkey halts Khashoggi murder trial and transfers it to Saudi Arabia

The trial in absentia of 26 Saudi suspects will be transferred from Istanbul to Riyadh

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Turkish court halts Khashoggi trial, transfers it to Saudi Arabia

A Turkish court ruled as expected on Thursday to halt the trial of Saudi suspects over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and transfer it to Saudi Arabia, a decision that comes as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Riyadh.

Reuters · Apr 7, 2022

Saudi Arabia Announces $3 Billion in Urgent Support to Yemen

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 executive mechanisms. The Kingdom confirmed its full support for the Presidential Council and its supporting entities to enable it to exercise its duties…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2022

Saudi Govt Hails UN Efforts in Reaching Yemen Truce

The Saudi government hailed on Tuesday the United Nations and its envoy on reaching a truce in Yemen. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The ministers remarked that the two-month truce, which was announced on Friday and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 6, 2022

Saudi Arabia Reports No COVID-Related Deaths for First Time in 2 Years

Saudi Arabia reported no COVID-related deaths for the first time in two years. The Kingdom confirmed on Tuesday 116 new infections in the past 24 hours, taking the tally to 751,296. It confirmed 298 recoveries, raising the total to 735,699. The death toll from the virus stood at 9,050.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2022

F1 drivers will continue to speak out after Saudi chaos, says association chair

The recent Saudi Arabian GP was almost boycotted by drivers and Alex Wurz, chair of the Grand Prix Drivers’ Association, said: ‘Sportspeople are now involved in politics’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 5, 2022

Sudan to Seek $1 Billion Deposit in Central Bank

Sudan's finance minister will seek to arrange a $1 billion central bank deposit to support its currency when he visits Saudi Arabia, the finance ministry said in a statement on Tuesday. Sudan's economy has deteriorated since a coup last October which led to the suspension of international financing, and its…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2022

Saudi Arabia, UAE Top Gulf Investments in Horn of Africa

A recent study pointed to the growth of Gulf investments in the countries of the Horn of Africa, especially in Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia and Djibouti. Africa has become an increasingly vital partner for the Gulf states. Investment flows from the Arab Gulf to sub-Saharan Africa amounted to about $3.9 billion…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2022

STC Solutions Announces Binding Offer to Acquire Giza Systems Co.

Saudi Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co. (solutions by STC) announced a binding offer to acquire 89.49% of Giza Systems Co.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 5, 2022

Red Bull chief reveals escape clause in Max Verstappen's £40m-a-year contract

Red Bull chief Helmut Marko has revealed Max Verstappen - who won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix last time out - could leave the team if they fail to build a competitive car

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2022