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France’s Macron talks energy with Saudi Crown Prince MBS in Paris

MBS’s visit to France has been controversial, with President Macron criticised by some in his country.

Al Jazeera

Macron, Saudi crown prince pledge to 'ease effects' of Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman agreed "to ease the effects" of the war in Ukraine during talks in Paris, the Élysée Palace said Friday. Macron came under fire from rights groups for hosting the Saudi leader, who has been accused of being behind the…

France 24

Will the Middle East be a flashpoint between the US and China?

With the US potentially pivoting away from the Middle East, will China rush in to fill the gap?

Al Jazeera

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Saudi energy minister, Russia's Novak discuss cooperation ahead of OPEC+ meeting

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak on Friday in Riyadh, the Saudi energy ministry said on Twitter.

Reuters

LIV Golf’s latest stop brings together Trump, Saudi Arabia and plenty of criticism

The breakaway league will be staged at the former president’s course in New Jersey this weekend. Even his most ardent fans don’t appear entranced

The Guardian - US

Thai delegation to visit Saudi next month

The Commerce Ministry will lead a trade mission to Saudi Arabia next month to strengthen business partnerships between Thailand and the Middle Eastern country, in a bid to grow Thai exports by 20%.

Bangkok Post

Integrated Mideast defence system still only an idea, says U.S. official

A senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday that there was no framework yet for an integrated Middle East air and missile defence system but that the United States believes there is potential for a multilateral regional approach for security.

Reuters

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Macron hosts Saudi prince despite outrage by rights groups, Khashoggi fiancée

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Paris on Thursday, defying criticism that the invitation is inappropriate barely four years after the murder by Saudi agents of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Khashoggi's fiancée, Hatice Cengiz, has told the French leader she is "shocked and…

Radio France Internationale

Grieving begins anew for 9/11 families as LIV Golf event gets underway at Trump’s Bedminster course

“Offensive, disrespectful,” Strada said of the LIV event, which is paid for in part by the Saudi Public Investment Fund.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Saudia brings sensory display of desert kingdom to streets of UK to mark motorsport event

It forms part of global campaign aimed at connecting motorsport fans around the world with iconic race destinations as well as sights of Saudi Arabia

Wales Online

Macron hosts Saudi crown prince with oil, Iran and rights on agenda

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) on Thursday, part of increased Western efforts to court the major oil-producing state amid the war in Ukraine and faltering talks to revive a nuclear deal with Iran.

Reuters

Saudi Growth Rates Reflect Effectiveness of Economic Reform Policies

Saudi Arabia is implementing economic reform policies that have proven effective, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat. According to Ipsos Global Advisor survey, Saudi Arabia remained the most positive on the country’s economic outlook with a 93 percent rating, up 61 percentage points, compared to a global average of 68 percent.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Increases Support to Enhance Food Security

Saudi government entities concerned with the food security system have allocated around $2.5 billion to support the strategic inventory of wheat and barley and compensate importers. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, approved the support to address the effects of rising prices globally. Last July,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Paris Seeks to Consolidate Cooperation with Riyadh in Various Fields

The Elysee Palace is expected to host an important meeting between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday. The Crown Prince’s visit to Paris - the second leg of his European tour - comes amid major international developments, mainly the Russian war on Ukraine…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi-Greek Partnership to Link Global Digital Economy through Data Cable

Saudi Arabia and Greece have revealed a strategic partnership between the private sectors in the two countries to work on a cable project that will ensure the smooth digital supply of data worldwide at a time when data traffic is growing by more than 30 percent. The partnership was announced…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia, Greece Study Supplying Europe With Energy

Saudi Arabia and Greece began working on strategic cooperation on several issues of joint interest, including electricity generation through renewable energy and exporting electricity produced by renewable energy to Greece and Europe. The two countries also agreed on cooperation in clean hydrogen, including low-carbon and green hydrogen, and its transfer…

France 24

Macron hosts Saudi crown prince despite outrage over Khashoggi murder

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks in Paris on Thursday, defying criticism that the invitation is deeply inappropriate barely four years after the murder by Saudi agents of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The Hindu

The message for Biden — West Asia has moved on

The U.S. President’s visit could serve his domestic interests to some extent, but it has made no difference to the region

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The Guardian - UK

Greece rolls out red carpet for crown prince, as Khashoggi killing falls off agenda

With Europe grappling with an energy crisis, Mohammed bin Salman finds he is once again welcome

Asharq Al-Awsat

New Ruins Found in Saudi Arabia’s Al-Faw

A team of archaeologists from Saudi Arabia and around the world have discovered new archaeological sites in the Al-Faw Archaeological Area, the capital of the ancient Arab Kindah Kingdom, the Heritage Commission announced on Tuesday. The Commission confirmed that it has recently discovered more secrets about the capital of the…

USA Today Sports Media Group

Charles Howell III avoids Saudi Arabia human rights abuses, explains why he joined LIV Golf after 22-year PGA Tour career

Howell's idolization of Greg Norman made him destined for LIV Golf after a successful PGA Tour career.

Bangkok Post

Thai Airways to launch first flights to Saudi Arabia for 32 years in August

After more than three decades of suspension, Thai Airways International will restart commercial flights to Saudi Arabia next month on the back of improving relations between Thailand and the Middle East country.

The Independent UK

Egyptian TikToker arrested in Saudi Arabia for alleged lesbian undertones in recent video

Tala Safwan says her clip was taken out of context to cause scandal

Asharq Al-Awsat

IMF Raises Saudi Economic Growth Forecasts

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its 2023 growth forecasts for Saudi Arabia’s economy by 0.1% from April to 3.7%. It maintained its projections for the Kingdom’s economic growth during 2022 at 7.6% compared to 4.4% in January. This was revealed Tuesday in its World Economic Outlook report for…

Daily Mirror

Boxing fans angry at increased TV price for Anthony Joshua vs Oleksandr Usyk rematch

Joshua and Usyk will square off in Saudi Arabia on August 20, with the fight being the Brit's last on Sky Sports before moving on to a lucrative deal with streamer DAZN

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