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U.S. calls on Saudi Arabia to lift travel bans on released women activists

The United States urged its ally Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to lift travel bans and other restrictions imposed on previously released women's rights activists.

Reuters · Mar 8, 2022

Global Defense Companies Discuss Relocating Regional HQs to Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Investment signed 12 memoranda of understandings (MoUs) in the aerospace and defense sectors during the World Defense Show. The four-day event, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, was launched in Riyadh on Sunday. The partnerships aim to advance manufacturing and systems development, promote technology…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 8, 2022

The limits of Iran’s influence on Yemen’s Houthi rebels

While Iran engages in dialogue with regional rivals, its ally in Yemen has increased attacks on them.

Al Jazeera · Mar 8, 2022

Guantanamo detainee called '20th Hijacker' of 9/11 repatriated to Saudi Arabia

A man accused of being the would-be 20th hijacker in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks has been repatriated to Saudi Arabia after two decades detained at Guantanamo Bay, the U.S. Department of Defense said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

Biden criticized over report of planned Saudi trip to discuss global oil supply

White House refuses to confirm that top advisers considering spring Saudi Arabia visit to propose increase in oil exports

The Guardian - US · Mar 7, 2022

Saudi Arabian Movie Theater Chain Plans IPO: Report

Nearly four years after Saudi Arabia allowed movie theaters to reopen after being shuttered for 35 years, a locally based movie chain operator is seeking to become publicly traded.

Benzinga · Mar 7, 2022

Saudi Arabia Local Industry Secured $21 Billion in Investment in 2021, Says Minister

Saudi Arabia attracted 81 billion riyal ($21.6 billion) of investments in the industrial sector in 2021 for both the private sector and joint ventures with government entities, the Saudi industry minister said on Monday. The Kingdom has set itself high targets for diversifying its economy and reducing its dependence on…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Arms industry eyes boost as Europe looks to bolster defences

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has catapulted defence spending up the political agenda in Europe and could herald a new era of purchases led by Germany, according to weapons makers gathering at an arms fair in Saudi Arabia this week.

Reuters · Mar 7, 2022

Cypriot Defense Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Look Forward to Establishing Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Cypriot Defense Minister Charalambos Petrides revealed his country’s intention to conclude imminent bilateral agreements with Saudi Arabia on defense, military and security cooperation. He stressed the need to enhance the maritime security of waterways in the eastern Mediterranean, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf and the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022

Int’l Companies Eye Development of Saudi Defense Industries

Several international defense companies have voiced their aspirations for participating in Saudi Arabia’s journey to develop its military industry through localizing technologies, productions, and jobs and expanding the vocational training sector in the Kingdom’s defense sector. These companies are partaking in the four-day defense exhibition, the World Defense Show (WDS),…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 7, 2022