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Saudi Arabia Extends $3 Bln Deposit Term to Pakistan

Saudi Arabia on Friday extended the term of a $3 billion deposit it made to Pakistan’s foreign reserves, as directed by Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz and the Crown Prince. Saudi Arabia deposited the money in Pakistan's central bank late last year as a loan to shore up the cash-strapped…

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Taj signs its 250th property; to open in Saudi’s Diriyah near Riyadh

NEW DELHI: Taj Hotels has signed its 250th property with that landmark unit going to open in Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah, near Riyadh. Taj parent Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) has the highest number of hotels in India. It now has five hotels in the Middle East, including two under development.

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia’s PIF Establishes Aseer Investment Company

The Saudi Public Investment Fund announced on Thursday the establishment of Aseer Investment Company (AIC) to operate as its investment arm in the Aseer region, south of Saudi Arabia. The new company will promote and stimulate local and foreign direct investment to develop and transform the region into a year-round…

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7.3 Billion Tons of Potential Phosphate Reserves in Saudi Arabia

The world will need to increase the production of some types of minerals by 500% to meet the future demand for clean energy, according to Saudi Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Khalid Saleh Al-Mudaifer. Saudi Arabia has become one of the most prominent countries in…

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‘Relish this moment, forget about the war’: Yemenis on World Cup

For some in the Yemeni capital, the tournament provides a welcome break from discussions about the continuing conflict.

Al Jazeera

How to End Yemen’s Forever War

Washington can help broker a lasting peace.

Foreign Affairs

Saudi film festival claim of ‘zero censorship’ fails to win over critics

Organisers say accusation Red Sea event is a ‘reputation laundering tool’ for Riyadh smacks of western hypocrisy

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FIFA World Cup 2022: Mexico win but lose, Poland lose but win

By James Wagner

The Times of India

Cristiano Ronaldo transfer tug of war emerges as second club prepare lucrative bid

Cristiano Ronaldo is a free agent after leaving Manchester United and he now has two offers on the table from the biggest clubs in Saudi Arabia's capital of Riyadh

Daily Mirror

‘Don’t get cards’: How Poland’s strange World Cup progression played out

Poland lived dangerously before they qualified for the last 16 and accept improvement is needed against France

The Guardian - UK

PIF Secures Record-Breaking $17bn Senior Unsecured Term Loan

Badeel has announced a partnership to establish the largest solar photovoltaic plant in the region, while Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced that it has secured a $17 billion seven-year senior unsecured term loan (63.7 billion Saudi riyals). The loan is the largest-of-its-kind general corporate-purpose loan worldwide. While the…

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WTTC Summit Launches From Riyadh Global Tourism Index for Innovation, Future Sustainability

The 22nd Global Summit of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its work in Riyadh on Wednesday, with an initiative to launch a global tourism index for innovation and future sustainability. Meanwhile, Saudi Tourism Minister Ahmed Al-Khatib pointed to the importance of Saudi Arabia on the map of…

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Cristiano Ronaldo ‘agrees £432m contract’ to join Saudi Arabia side Al Nassr after World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed a €500 million (£432m) contract to join a new club after the World Cup, according to multiple reports.

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia, Spain Sign MoU on Building Combat Ships for Saudi Navy

The Saudi Ministry of Defense and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Spanish Navantia Co., to acquire and build a number of multi-mission combat ships for the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). The MoU was signed in the presence and patronage of…

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Saudi Arabia, Tunisia Leave World Cup

Saudi Arabia’s Salem Aldawsari scored on Wednesday in second-half stoppage time against Mexico. But Saudi Arabia was eliminated along with Mexico despite beating Argentina in its opening match. Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1. Saudi Arabia had one of the tournament’s biggest ever upsets ever when it beat Argentina 2-1.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Allows Citizens to Invite Friends to Visit, Perform Umrah

Saudi Arabia announced a new mechanism for Saudi citizens to obtain personal visit visas to invite their friends to tour around the Kingdom and perform Umrah.

Al Jazeera

World Cup recap, day 11: Australia, Argentina make knockout stage

There was celebration and disappointment on Wednesday as Australia beat Denmark 1-0 and Argentina won 2-0 against Poland

ABC News

FIFA World Cup: Mathew Leckie, Lionel Messi and Stefanie Frappart among the talking points on day 11

The Socceroos send Denmark home on day 11, a tie-breaker is needed to separate Poland and Mexico, and a coach says the selection of an all-female referee team for a key game is progress in a "very sexist" sport.

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Sports Illustrated

Day of Tiebreak Drama Puts to Rest the World Cup’s Group of Chaos

Argentina and Poland both survived, but Group C’s knockout stage fate wasn’t decided until the final minute of what’s been three matchdays full of drama.

France 24

Dream over for Saudi Arabia

Argentina are into the next round of the World Cup after breasing past Poland 2-0, but despite the loss, the Europeans still head through to the round of 16 against France. Saudi Arabia against the run of play found a goal through Salem al Dawsari and that means at the…

Daily Mirror

Mexico boss announces he's lost his job after "massive failure" at World Cup 2022

El Tri were victorious in their final group game as they beat Saudi Arabia 2-1, but they finished behind Poland on goal difference and therefore don't advance to the last 16, leaving ex-Barcelona boss Tata Martino heading out the door

The Independent UK

Gerardo Martino’s Mexico reign over after ‘huge failure’ at World Cup

The former Barcelona boss had been in charge since January 2019

The Independent UK

Mexico finally join World Cup party but suffer heartbreak despite Saudi Arabia win

Saudi Arabia 1-2 Mexico: El Tri fell one goal short of qualification for the last 16 despite victory at Lusail Stadium

The Guardian - UK

Mexico miss out on last 16 on goal difference despite beating Saudi Arabia

Mexico beat Saudi Arabia 2-1 – with their second a brilliant free-kick from Luis Chávez – but they still missed out on the last 16

Al Jazeera

Mexico defeat Saudi Arabia but fail to make World Cup last 16

Mexico’s 2-1 victory against Saudi Arabia was not enough to advance from Group C, as Poland and Argentina progress.

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