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Saudi-Greek Map Establishes Effective Economic, Trade Partnership

Saudi Arabia and Greece aim to increase their economic, investment, and trade cooperation. The Saudi Ministry of Investment organized Sunday the Saudi-Greek Investment Forum in Riyadh, with top officials, executive directors of several large Saudi and Greek companies, and representatives of the private sector from both sides. The event aims…

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House faces oil standoff with Saudi Arabia and UAE as prices soar

Analysis: Disputes with Biden administration mean Riyadh and Abu Dhabi are likely to drive hard bargain

The Guardian - UK

Iran ‘temporarily suspends’ direct talks with Saudi Arabia

Riyadh and Tehran previously said they hoped the talks could ease tensions but downplayed expectations of breakthroughs.

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Saudi women drive for extra cash as costs climb

Riyadh (AFP) - Like other Saudi women, Fahda Fahd couldn't legally drive until 2018, but her lime-green Kia is now a route to extra cash as living costs rise in the conservative kingdom.

AFP

Saudi Arabia confirms 10-year travel ban for freed blogger Raif Badawi

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia confirmed Saturday a 10-year travel ban for freed blogger and human rights activist Raif Badawi, who has become a symbol of freedom of expression around the world.

AFP

Saudi-US Business Council Seeks Boosting Partnership in 4 Sectors

The Saudi-US Business Council launched its activities on Thursday with round-table meetings between Saudi and US companies and government agencies representatives. The meetings discussed four main economic sectors, including security, defense, renewable energy, and information and communication technology, with 14 ministries and government agencies, led by the Ministry of Investment…

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Riyadh to Host Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2022

Saudi Arabia will host the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. The three-day event, which is organized by the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises (Monsha’at), in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network, will be held…

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Saudi Defense Ministry: 2 American Women Rescued from Houthis in Yemen in Special Operation

Saudi Arabia and the United States mounted a joint operation in January to rescue two young American women who were held captive by the Iran-backed Houthi militias in the Yemeni capital of Sanaa. Defense Ministry spokesman Turki al-Malki confirmed the operation, saying it was an "extension of the firm partnership…

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Riyadh Oil Refinery Attacked by Drone, Supplies Unaffected

A refinery in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, was attacked by a drone on Thursday morning but petroleum supplies were not affected, Saudi state news agency SPA reported early on Friday. The attack caused a small fire that was controlled and did not result in any injuries or casualties, SPA said…

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'We are enemies': Ukraine, Russia tensions at Saudi arms fair

Riyadh (AFP) - Far from the war raging thousands of miles away, Russia-Ukraine tensions were on full display at a Saudi arms fair, where staff from each country eyed each other suspiciously over their latest weaponry.

AFP

Defense Aircraft Maintenance Focal Interest of Saudi Companies

Defense aircraft maintenance dominated the interests of Saudi companies at the World Defense Show (WDS) in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Defense Show Concludes with $7.9 Billion in Deals

The World Defense Show, which concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday, saw the signing of military and defense contracts between local and international parties with a total value estimated at 29.7 billion riyals ($7.92 billion), according to figures issued by the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI). GAMI said that the…

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Saudi Defense Ministry Concludes 10 Agreements with Local, Int'l Companies

On the third day of Saudi Arabia’s World Defense Show, which coincided with International Women’s Day, participants focused on stimulating the role of female leaders in defense and security worldwide. Saudi ambassador to the United States, Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz said on Monday that empowering Saudi…

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'Big threat': air defences take centre stage at Saudi arms show

Riyadh (AFP) - Air defence systems have been front and centre at Saudi Arabia's first defence show as drone and missile attacks increase in the energy-rich Gulf.

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Abdulmalik to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine Crisis Impacts Yemen’s Wheat Imports

Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik revealed that the Ukraine-Russian crisis has cast its shadows over Yemen’s wheat imports amid soaring oil rates. Abdulmalik stressed that the priority of his government during the coming period will be to consolidate stability and political consensus, warning that any political turmoil will greatly affect…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Govt Reiterates Kingdom's Readiness to Mediate in Ukraine Crisis

The Saudi government reiterated on Tuesday the Kingdom's readiness to mediate between all parties in the Ukrainian crisis. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chaired the cabinet meeting that was held in Riyadh. The ministers highlighted the telephone talks Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime…

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Saudi-Egyptian Summit in Riyadh Tackles Bilateral Ties, Int'l Developments

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed in Riyadh on Tuesday Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, attended the official talks. Sisi was accorded a formal reception and King Salman threw a luncheon banquet in…

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Global Defense Companies Discuss Relocating Regional HQs to Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Ministry of Investment signed 12 memoranda of understandings (MoUs) in the aerospace and defense sectors during the World Defense Show. The four-day event, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, was launched in Riyadh on Sunday. The partnerships aim to advance manufacturing and systems development, promote technology…

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Princess Nourah Prize Highlights Saudi Women’s Excellence

While Riyadh celebrates Saudi women on International Women’s Day, eyes turn to the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), which is honoring the winners of Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Prize for Women’s Excellence in its fourth edition. According to Mody AlKhalaf, the secretary-general of the award, the PNU prize…

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Saudi Crown Prince, FIFA President Discuss Opportunities to Develop Sports Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held talks in Riyadh on Monday with FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Discussions focused on opportunities of cooperation with FIFA and the promising opportunities to develop it. The meeting was attended by Saudi Minister of Sports Prince Abdulaziz…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cypriot Defense Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Look Forward to Establishing Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Cypriot Defense Minister Charalambos Petrides revealed his country’s intention to conclude imminent bilateral agreements with Saudi Arabia on defense, military and security cooperation. He stressed the need to enhance the maritime security of waterways in the eastern Mediterranean, the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea, the Arabian Gulf and the…

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Int’l Companies Eye Development of Saudi Defense Industries

Several international defense companies have voiced their aspirations for participating in Saudi Arabia’s journey to develop its military industry through localizing technologies, productions, and jobs and expanding the vocational training sector in the Kingdom’s defense sector. These companies are partaking in the four-day defense exhibition, the World Defense Show (WDS),…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Italian Defense Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Russia Left us No Choice

A high-ranking Italian official said Moscow's invasion of Ukraine left the Europeans with no choice but to tighten sanctions against it in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. Italy's Undersecretary of State for Defense, Giorgio Mulè warned that Europe was headed towards a period of instability, but this does not mean…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Ukrainian Diplomat to Asharq Al-Awsat: Moscow Gearing Up to Use Nuclear Weapon

Chargé d’Affaires of the Ukrainian Embassy in Riyadh, Serhiy Pushkarsky warned on Sunday that Russia was gearing up to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine. “Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his defense minister to be ready to fight with all kinds of strategic and nuclear weapons,” the diplomat told Asharq Al-Awsat.…

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Saudi Crown Prince Inaugurates World Defense Show in Riyadh

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, launched the inaugural World Defense Show in Riyadh on Sunday. The event is organized by the General Authority for Military Industries and will run until March 9. Over 590 companies representing 42 countries are taking part in…

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