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World Cup fixtures: Groups, dates, kick-off times and full schedule for Qatar 2022

Every match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Saudi Arabia Welcomes Announcement of Yemen Truce

Saudi Arabia welcomed on Saturday an announcement made by the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, for a truce in Yemen, under which all forms of military operations in the country and on the Saudi-Yemeni border will be halted. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2022

Fossil fuel backers overshadow climate change talks in Dubai

A flurry of summits this week across Dubai all focused in one way or another on climate change, or at least acknowledgement that the global energy transition is needed to keep temperatures from rising

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022

Turkey to OK Khashoggi murder trial's move to Saudi Arabia

Turkey’s justice minister says the government will recommend that an Istanbul court close its trial in absentia against 26 Saudi nationals charged in the slaying of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and transfer the case to Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Saudi Arabian minister invites Lewis Hamilton to discuss concerns

The Saudi Arabian government says it is open to sit down with seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton and address concerns he has expressed about racing in the country.

Autosport · Apr 1, 2022

Tottenham LGBTQ+ fan group set to demonstrate ahead of Newcastle United match

There will be a demonstration against the Saudi Arabian ownership of Newcastle United ahead of Tottenham's game against the Magpies at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday

Football London · Apr 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia Approves Project to Boost Competitiveness of Gulf Mining Sector

The Saudi government recently approved the unified general guiding principles for mining for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The principles were adopted by the GCC Petroleum Cooperation Committee at its 36th meeting in November 2020. According to official information, the new procedure will boost the competitiveness of the mining…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022

Turkish ministry to approve request to transfer Khashoggi case to S.Arabia

Turkey's justice minister said on Friday his ministry would approve a request to transfer a trial over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi to Saudi Arabia, as Ankara seeks to mend ties with Riyadh.

Reuters · Apr 1, 2022

Saudi Arabia Introduces Project to Guarantee Consumers Rights

Saudi Arabia has put forward a project that includes the recognition of key consumer rights, in accordance with United Nations guidelines. The new bill will ban unfair and deceptive commercial practices, and will include controls that prohibit advertising products that harm children's safety or are not compatible with their age…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022

Yemen peace talks give little hope for displaced civilians

Riyadh consultations hosted by Saudi Arabia have been boycotted by the Houthis, leaving little chance of success.

Al Jazeera · Apr 1, 2022