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Saudi Arabia gives 4% of Aramco to investment fund

Saudi Arabia says it will transfer 4% of its stock in the state-run oil giant Aramco to its state investment fund, a nearly $80 billion infusion of cash as it tries to overhaul its energy-dependent economy

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Urges its Citizens to Leave Ukraine

Saudi Arabia urged on Saturday its citizens in Ukraine to leave the country immediately. The Kingdom's embassy in Kyiv also called on all Saudis to delay travel to Ukraine. It said Saudis in Ukraine must contact it immediately to facilitate their departure. Kuwait on Saturday had called on its citizens…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi PIF Extends Portfolio by Taking Majority Stakes in Design Company

Dubai-listed Depa PLC said on Friday it has entered into an agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), whereby the sovereign wealth fund will acquire a majority stake in the company in return of cash investment worth 150 million dirhams ($40.84 million). In a statement on Friday, Depa said…

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Russia’s ‘key’ security demands unmet during Biden-Putin call on Ukraine, Kremlin says

The ideas that US President Joe Biden shared to address Moscow’s security demands during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday did not “touch upon” the demands’ “key elements”, the Kremlin said. Countries from the Netherlands to Saudi Arabia urged their nationals to leave Ukraine as tensions mounted…

France 24

Dakar rally car blast caused by improvised explosive device - source

An explosion under a support vehicle at the Dakar rally in Saudi Arabia that injured French race driver Philippe Boutron on Dec. 30 was caused by an improvised explosive device, a French source familiar with the investigation said on Friday.

Reuters

Johnny Murtagh aiming to deliver a knockout blow with Sonnyboyliston in Saudi Arabia

Sonnyboyliston is set to run in the $2.5m Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap at The Saudi Cup meeting

Irish Mirror

Chelsea hope Thomas Tuchel can make Club World Cup final after Covid

Tuchel watched Wednesday’s 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal on TV at home in London

The Independent UK

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Saudi Arabia Pushes for Oil Market Balance, Stability

Saudi Arabia is exerting strenuous efforts to achieve the stability of the oil sector in the global economy, experts told Asharq Al-Awsat. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz stressed, during a telephone call with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, the importance of maintaining the balance…

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Saudi Interior Minister Inaugurates New E-Passport

Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated on Thursday the new version of the electronic passport as he visited the Directorate General of Passports in Riyadh. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Lieutenant-General Sulaiman Al-Yahya, Director General of Passports in Saudi Arabia, said the new passport, which will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Condemns Terrorist Attack on Abha, Vows to Hold Houthis to Account

The United States condemned on Thursday the terrorist attack carried out by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in Yemen against Saudi Arabia's Abha International Airport. US national security advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement: "The Houthis have claimed responsibility for this attack, and we will work with our Saudi and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US to help UAE replenish missile defence interceptors: General

US will do ‘do everything’ it can to help UAE defend itself against Houthi attacks, head of US Central Command says.

Al Jazeera

Yemen’s Houthis claim drone attack on Saudi airport, 12 wounded

Yemen’s Houthi fighters claimed a drone attack on an airport in Saudi Arabia, which wounded at least 12 people, the latest strike to heighten security concerns in the oil-exporting Persian Gulf.

Tribune News Service

Saudi Arabia Completes Institutional Transformation of its Airports

Saudi Arabia has completed the institutional transformation of its airports towards improving the passenger experience aiming to become among the most competitive airports in the world. The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) and Matarat Holding Company announced the completion of the institutional transformation of 25 of the Kingdom's airports…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Yemeni Gov’t Forces Recapture Eastern Mountain Areas in Hajjah, Tighten Grip over Harad

The Yemeni government army backed by the Arab coalition forces recaptured a range of high mountains from the Houthi militia in the city of Harad in the northern province of Hajjah on Wednesday. The mountains extend over five kilometers along the eastern part of Harad, which borders Saudi Arabia. The…

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Growing Coffee in Saudi Jazan Passes Down from Generation to Generation

For Farah al-Malki, growing coffee plants in Saudi Arabia's southwestern region of Jazan is more than just a profession.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi GDP Grows by 6.8% in Fourth Quarter

Saudi Arabia's gross domestic product grew by 6.8% in the fourth quarter, bringing overall growth last year to 3.3%, official flash estimates showed on Thursday. The quarter's growth was driven by a 10.8% rise in oil activities and a 5% increase in non-oil activities, the General Authority for Statistics said.…

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Team bonding in Saudi Arabia and Eddie Howe's man management inspiring Newcastle's unbeaten run

Ryan Fraser gave an insight into what's changed in the Newcastle dressing room in recent weeks

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Fully Acquires Awal Telecom in Pakistan

TAWAL, the leading Saudi ICT infrastructure company and one of stc Group subsidiaries, its full acquisition of Awal Telecom in Pakistan. The move, which is TAWAL’s first of its kind, is an initial step in the company’s international expansion outside Saudi Arabia. The deal is to see AWAL rebranded as…

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King Salman, Biden Reaffirm Strong Strategic Ties in Phone Call

King Salman received a call from US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, during which the two leaders reaffirmed the historic and strategic ties between the Kingdom and the United States. They discussed the need to strengthen cooperation and achieve stability in the region and world. Biden stressed the US commitment…

Al Jazeera

Biden pledges US support against Houthi attacks to Saudi king

US president speaks by phone to Saudi King Salman amid intensifying Yemeni rebel attacks on the Gulf kingdom.

Bangkok Post

Thai businesses plan Saudi visit to cement trade ties

The Thai Chamber of Commerce is scheduled to lead business delegations to Saudi Arabia this month to restore trade and investment relations.

Reuters

Biden speaks with Saudi king to discuss Iran, Yemen, energy supplies

U.S. President Joe Biden and King Salman of Saudi Arabia spoke in a call on Wednesday and discussed developments in the Middle East, including in Iran and Yemen, the White House said in a statement.

Evening Standard

Al Hilal 0-1 Chelsea LIVE! Lukaku goal - Club World Cup result, match stream and latest updates today

A first-half Romelu Lukaku strike earned Chelsea a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal on Wednesday to seal a spot in the Club World Cup final.

Al Jazeera

Infographic: Yemen’s war explained in maps and charts

How strong are the Houthis? And how have seven years of war affected Yemen? Key questions answered, in seven graphics.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Adopts Smart City Strategy

Saudi Arabia has adopted a new strategy for smart cities, which aims to transform the municipal and residential sector services into smart services through digital technologies and the Internet of Things (IoT). The strategy aims to enhance economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and adequate government supervision. The strategy was established with…

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