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Saudi Arabia Unveils Investments Exceeding $9 Billion with Launch of LEAP 2023

With the launch of the LEAP Tech 2023 conference - the largest global gathering for technology and digitization developments – on Monday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia unveiled investments exceeding $9 billion to support future technologies and emerging companies in the Kingdom. More than 700 experts, scientists and specialized companies from…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sara: Saudi Arabia's First Interactive Robot

Sara, Saudi Arabia's first interactive robot, welcomed attendees at LEAP 2023 conference, which was launched in Riyadh on Monday. Sara was manufactured in cooperation between Saudi Digital and Qss Company. It can communicate with all visitors, interact with them, perform popular dance moves, and respond to visitors' inquiries.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Wide Arab, Int’l Solidarity with Earthquake Victims in Türkiye, Syria

Arab and foreign countries have voiced their solidarity with Türkiye and Syria following a devastating earthquake on Monday that killed hundreds and injured thousands. Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and offered his condolences over the deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Türkiye. During…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Arabia Increases Price for Arab Light Crude to Asia

Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, raised prices for its flagship crude for Asian buyers for the first time in six months amid an expectation of oil demand recovery, especially from China, according to Reuters. Informed sources reported Monday that the official selling price (OSP) of Arab Light crude,…

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Saudi Arabia, Oman Agree to Maintain Coordination over Regional Issues

Saudi Arabia and Oman said on Monday they were determined to hold the first meeting of their coordination council during 2023. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi held consultative talks in Muscat on Monday aimed at tackling regional challenges and ways…

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Cristiano Ronaldo teammate confirms Al-Nassr problem days after U-turn on contract plan

Cristiano Ronaldo signed up to play for Al-Nassr for two years, but the 38-year-old's move to Saudi Arabia has not gone to plan in the veteran forward's first three games

Daily Mirror

Aramco Announces Strategic Partnership with Zoom, Increase in Funding for Wa’ed Ventures

Saudi Aramco announced on Monday a strategic partnership with Zoom and an increase in funding for Wa’ed Ventures. The announcements were made at the second edition of LEAP, a major international technology conference held annually in Saudi Arabia. The strategic partnership with Aramco aims to build Zoom’s first global data…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Tyson Fury gives official prediction for brother Tommy's fight with Jake Paul

World heavyweight champion Tyson will be in Saudi Arabia to back his brother Tommy in his long-awaited grudge match against Paul later this month

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Saudi, Omani FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met in Muscat on Monday with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi. Talks focused on the bilateral ties that bind Saudi Arabia and Oman and ways to develop them. They also tackled aspects of cooperation in various fields and exchanged views on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tommy Fury declares he could beat "useless" Jake Paul without training camp

Tommy Fury is set to finally do battle with bitter rival Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia later this month, and will want to back up his frequent vows to end the YouTube star's boxing career

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Türkiye, Syria after Devastating Quake

Saudi Arabia offered on Monday its condolences to Türkiye and Syria in wake of the devastating quake that claimed at least 1,400 lives. The Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom was closely following the tragic developments in Türkiye and Syria. It expressed the Kingdom’s solidarity and sympathy with the families…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Riyadh Hosts Major Int’l Tech Gathering to Predict Future of Global Technology

Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh is hosting the second edition of a major technology conference known as LEAP. From Feb.

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Saudi Corporate Confidence at Highest Rate in Two Years

The level of confidence among companies in the non-oil-producing private sector in Saudi Arabia rose to its highest rate in two years during January, according to the data of the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), issued by Riyad Bank. The Kingdom’s Purchasing Managers’ Index touched 58.2 in January 2023, the second-highest…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, US Working Together to Establish Integrated Anti-Drone System

US Air Force General Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, the commander of the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), emphasized the strength of US-Saudi relations, which she said represented the cornerstone of continued security and stability in the Middle East. In an exclusive interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Van Ovost said the US Central…

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IAEE Conference Discusses Opportunities for Advancing ‘Hydrogen Economy’

Hosted for the first time in the MENA region, the 44th International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) Conference in Riyadh reviewed the risks of volatility in global oil and gas markets. Participants at the summit also discussed threats to future opportunities offered by the hydrogen economy. Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman,…

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Reconstruction of ancient Nabataean woman’s face to be displayed in Saudi Arabia

Remains of woman, known as Hinat, were found in tomb on outskirts of ancient city of Hegra

Daily Mirror

Tommy Fury responds to being accused of refusing to attend Jake Paul face-off

Fury will take on YouTube star and bitter rival Paul in Saudi Arabia on February 26, but the Briton publicly refused to travel to the Middle East for an earlier press conference next week

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris to Host Int’l Meeting Monday to Address Lebanon’s Presidential Crisis

Paris will host on Monday an international meeting aimed at tackling the Lebanese presidential crisis. Representatives from Saudi Arabia, the United States, France, Egypt and Qatar will attend. Lebanese officials are skeptical that the Paris meeting will yield a breakthrough in the impasse. Rather, they believe it will discuss the…

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Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement plan and Al-Nassr U-turn amid Saudi Arabia struggles

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo began a new chapter of his career weeks before his 38th birthday, joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr

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Saudi Arabia, Oman Sign Executive Program to Enhance Digital Economy, Submarine Cable Investment

Saudi Arabia and Oman on Saturday signed an executive program in the field of communications, information technology infrastructure and submarine communications cable investment. Signed by the Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), Eng. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Swaha, and Omani Minister of Transport, Communications and Information Technology Eng.

Daily Mirror

Tommy Fury refuses to attend face-off with rival Jake Paul in Saudi Arabia

Fury has been told he is "scared" after refusing to travel to Saudi Arabia next week for a press conference to promote his fight against bitter rival Paul

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi ‘Arheb’ Offers Smart Shared Transport Solutions, Preserves Saudi Environment

Saudi Arabia’s “Arheb” transportation platform will connect drivers and passengers wishing to travel together between the country’s governorates and cities, in addition to neighboring Gulf and Arab countries. Arheb ensures the lowest cost of transportation for users and provides weekly and monthly packages for employees and students at competitive prices.…

The Independent UK

Qatar boosts influence in Lebanon amid multiple crises

Wealthy Qatar has been silently expanding its influence in crisis-hit Lebanon in recent years, while oil-rich Gulf Arab nations ostracized the Mediterranean country over the growing influence of its militant Hezbollah group

Evening Standard

Cristiano Ronaldo finally breaks Al Nassr duck with first goal in Saudi Arabia

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his first goal for Al Nassr with a late penalty to rescue a 2-2 draw against Al Fateh.

Daily Mirror

Cristiano Ronaldo takes penalty off Al-Nassr teammate after showing true colours

Al-Fateh 2-2 Al-Nassr: Cristiano Ronaldo finally ended his goal drought for the Saudi Arabian giants, scoring an injury-time penalty to earn the league leaders a draw

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