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Al-Aweisheg: Riyadh Talks Assert Gulf-Yemeni Strategic Expansion

The Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Negotiations at the Gulf Cooperation Council, Dr.

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Yemen in the Grips of Optimism

It may be naive to speak of optimism seven years since the coup by the Iran-backed Houthi militias and the consequent eruption of the war. The recent changes however, have led to optimism because they have allowed the Yemenis to draw up scenarios that may have been impossible up until…

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Saudi GDP Expected to Grow to $895 Bln in 2025

A Saudi economic indicator announced on Wednesday its estimates that the Kingdom's GDP will reach SAR 3 trillion ($895 billion) in 2025, emphasizing the balanced growth of the national economy during the last period. The index, run by the Research and Information Center at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry…

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King Salman Meets with Governors of Administrative Regions

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz met on Wednesday at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah with the governors of the administrative regions to mark their annual 29th meeting, in the presence of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The meeting was attended by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, advisor to…

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The male model testing gender norms in a changing Saudi Arabia

With his hot pink hair extensions and leopard print pantsuit, model Ziad al-Mesfer was bound to turn heads during his recent public photo shoot in deeply conservative Saudi Arabia.

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Yemen inaugurates new presidential council

It’s unclear whether government and presidential council will remain in Aden or in Riyadh, as was previously the case.

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Grundberg in Aden to Consolidate Yemen Truce

United Nations envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg arrived in Aden on Monday as part of his efforts to consolidate the two-month truce that was declared at the beginning of the month. Hopes are pinned on the truce becoming a permanent ceasefire to the pave the way for peace consultations that…

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Mitsubishi to Transfer Hydrogen Technology, Ammonia, High-Efficiency Equipment to Saudi Arabia

Koichi Nakagawa, Research Director and Chief Consultant at the Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI) Middle East, revealed that Mitsubishi is planning to launch a number of understandings in Riyadh to strengthen partnerships with Saudi government agencies in the field of research and consultancy. These understandings would help transfer knowledge and technologies…

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Yemen MPs in Aden Ahead of Voting in Presidential Council, Govt

Several Yemeni lawmakers, ministers and members of the Shura Council arrived in the interim capital Aden on Sunday ahead of the arrival of the new Presidential Leadership Council to the city. The council and new government are set to be sworn in in the city, capping the transition of power…

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Yemen Presidential Council Sets Priorities, Vows to Restore State

The new Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council convened with the government for the first time on Saturday. The meeting, held in Riyadh, set the priorities of the council for the upcoming period and the means to implement its duties. Chaired by Rashad al-Alimi, the council includes seven other officials. Official sources…

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Booming music scene in Saudi capital Riyadh conceals political reality

The Saudi capital is changing, as demonstrated by the MDLBeast Soundstorm festival, an electronic dance music event held late last year on the outskirts of Riyadh. After trying to diversify its oil-dependent economy, Saudi authorities are now looking to develop the entertainment industry. Partying legally in Riyadh is rare, but…

France 24

'We are on our way to death': In Saudi Arabia, four Uighurs risk extradition to China

Several NGOs have accused Saudi Arabia of having arbitrarily arrested four Uighurs and of trying to extradite them to China, where their fate is extremely uncertain. The detainees include two men who had travelled to the country to make a pilgrimage to Mecca in November 2020, as well as a…

France 24

‘Souq Al-Zal’… A Saudi Shopping Destination with Historic Twist

Shoppers can travel back in time in Souq Al Zal’s corridors featuring details that tell endless tales inspired by a rich history and generations of merchants who worked there over the past 120 years. The Souq is located in the Saudi capital, near the ruling palace. Established in 1319 AH…

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Riyadh Chamber Signs Cooperation Agreement with China Foreign Trade Center

The Riyadh Chamber signed on Thursday an agreement with the China Foreign Trade Center (Canton Fair) to enhance and expand commercial, industrial and investment relations by encouraging cooperation among businesspeople. Vice Chairman of Riyadh Chamber Naif bin Abdullah Al-Rajhi and Deputy Director General of China Foreign Trade Center and Spokesperson…

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Arab Parliament Commends Saudi Support for Yemeni Economy

Arab Parliament Speaker Adel bin Abdulrahman Al-Assoumi has commended Saudi Arabia's announcement of $3 billion in financial aid to help the Yemeni economy. In a statement issued Thursday, Al-Assoumi appreciated the efforts of the Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, their constructive initiatives and persistent endeavors in Yemen to reach…

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Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Stress Their Right to Exploit Durra Field

Saudi Arabia and Kuwait stressed on Wednesday their right to exploit the natural resources in the Durra field. They invited Iran to negotiations over the delineation of the eastern border of the Submerged Divided Zone. The Saudi Foreign Ministry tweeted that the Kingdom and Kuwait had signed a Memorandum of…

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Saudi Govt Stresses Kingdom's Full Support to Yemen's Leadership Council

The Saudi government stressed on Tuesday the Kingdom's keenness that Yemen achieve security, stability and prosperity. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Jeddah. The government underscored Riyadh's full support to the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council as it is…

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Saudi Red Crescent, SDRPY Support Health Sector in Yemen

The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) announced on Tuesday the provision of urgent and immediate support to support the capabilities of Yemeni medical centers and hospitals, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The aim is to allocate and provide 30 ambulances…

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Saudi Arabia rekindles ties with cash-strapped Lebanon

Improvement in relations between Lebanon and Gulf nations including Saudi Arabia come before May’s general elections.

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Yemen Govt Stresses Need to Lift Taiz Siege as Houthis Continue to Violate Truce

Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik stressed on Monday the need for the Iran-backed Houthi militias to lift their seven-year siege on the Taiz province in line with the UN truce that was announced earlier this month. The PM held talks with UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen David Gressly…

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Saudi Arabia Orders Investors to Maintain Environmental Standards, Develop Local Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia has asked investors to maintain environmental and social standards and contribute to social responsibility. Following the new investment law, Riyadh asserted that new investors must work from their headquarters inside the Kingdom, provided that the Ministry of Investment facilitates the required procedures. Asharq Al-Awsat learned that the Federation…

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Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund Announces Joint Venture with Boeing

SAMI group, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund and the Kingdom’s national defense localization champion, has announced a preliminary agreement with Boeing. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies will enter into a Kingdom-focused joint venture. The announcement was made at a signing ceremony during the…

Reuters

Head of new Yemeni council promises end to war via peace process

The head of Yemen's new presidential council said on Friday he would end the seven-year-long war via a peace process, in his first speech since power was delegated to the body by the Saudi-backed president this week.

Reuters

Explainer-Saudi Arabia shakes up Yemen alliance in bid to exit quagmire

Saudi-backed Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi on Thursday ceded power to a council whose members form the core of an anti-Houthi alliance as Saudi Arabia looks to exit a costly war that has strained Washington's ties with Gulf allies. [L2N2W502H]

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UN Voices Optimism over Intra-Yemeni Talks in Riyadh, Warns of Truce Collapsing

UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg stressed the need to protect Yemen’s truce from collapsing.

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