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Saudis tell US that Iran may attack the kingdom: Officials

United States says threats are concerning, and that it will defend Saudi Arabia and other Middle East allies.

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia’s Halloween celebrations leave opinion divided: ‘Extremely scary to me’

Halloween celebrations draw criticisms from conservatives in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

US officials warned of ‘imminent’ Iranian effort to strike Saudi Arabia, report says

Protests have continued across Iran for weeks while Tehran blames international rivals

The Independent UK

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Saudi Crown Prince To Visit India In November; To Focus On Trade, Investments

The programme is still evolving and there is no formal announcement of the visit yet. Read on for details:

Dynamite News

Analysis: The Russia-Ukraine war and the view from Saudi Arabia

Although cooperation with Moscow continued, kingdom also showed support for Kyiv as it sought role of useful mediator.

Al Jazeera

US citizen jailed in Saudi for tweets on Khashoggi, Yemen: son

Dubai (AFP) - A US citizen jailed in Saudi Arabia is being punished for "mild" Twitter posts on topics including the war in Yemen and the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, his son told AFP on Wednesday.

AFP

Saudi-Egypt Electricity Interconnection Project Receives $566 Mn

Standard Chartered Bank announced $566.4 million in financing, in cooperation with the Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, for Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) to facilitate a Saudi-Egypt electricity interconnection project. The 14-year financing will be guaranteed by the Swedish Export Credit Agency (EKN) and funded by the Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK).

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Family: Saudis sentence US citizen to 16 years over tweets

The family of an American citizen arrested in Saudi Arabia says he was tortured and sentenced to 16 years in prison over tweets he sent while in the United States

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia sentences US citizen to 16 years over tweets critical of regime

Move is another sign of kingdom’s aggressive crackdown on any whiff of dissent posted on social media

The Guardian - US

Senator raises alarm Saudis could share US defense technology with Russia

Richard Blumenthal to seek reassurances from Pentagon that ‘they are on top of’ risk of sharing information with Gulf state

The Guardian - UK

BAE Systems in middle of dogfight between Saudis and Biden over oil

As the row between the US president and the Gulf kingdom over increasing oil production escalates, the UK arms industry giant may have to choose which of its two lucrative customers to side with

The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia "would love" to hold two F1 races

Saudi Arabia is open to the idea of hosting two Formula 1 races in the future, once its new track in Qiddiya is finished.

Motorsport

Oil rift only latest 'crack' in time-worn US-Saudi bond

Riyadh (AFP) - Saudi Arabia's push for oil production cuts has placed new strain on its stormy relationship with the United States, though analysts say any predictions of an all-out break are premature.

AFP

Biden vs the Kingdom: Is this the end of the US-Saudi relationship?

The US-Saudi relationship endured a crippling oil embargo and the 9/11 attacks. Has the relationship run its course? Richard Hall investigates

The Independent UK

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Democratic senator threatens to freeze weapons sales to Saudi Arabia over support of Russia

Strong remarks by chairman of the Senate foreign relations committee indicate possible sea change in US policy

Tribune News Service

Why Saudi Arabia rebuffed Biden’s pleas for more oil

The U.S. has accused Saudi Arabia of siding with Russia after it led OPEC+ in a shock decision to slash crude output, keeping oil prices high at a time of global concern about inflation. The world’s largest oil exporter insists the decision was about economics, not politics.

The Independent UK

The new culinary capital: exploring the Saudi foodscene with a leading Riyadh chef

From haute cuisine to street food and pop-ups, the culinary scene in Saudi is as diverse as it is delicious, serving everything from contemporary twists to traditional dishes in eateries helmed by creative, cutting edge chefs.

The Independent UK

A bump and a miss: Saudi oil cut slaps down Biden's outreach

President Joe Biden is effectively acknowledging the failure of one of his biggest foreign policy gambles: a fist-bump with the de-facto leader of Saudi Arabia, the crown prince associated with human rights abuses

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Asharq Al-Awsat

OPEC+ Agrees Oil Output Cuts of 2 Mln Bpd

The OPEC+ alliance of oil-exporting countries decided Wednesday to sharply cut production to support sagging oil prices. Energy ministers cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November after gathering for their first face-to-face meeting at the Vienna headquarters of the OPEC oil cartel since the start of…

Bangkok Post

Saudi desert city to host Asian Winter Games

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia was chosen on Tuesday to host the 2029 Asian Winter Games at a US$500 billion futuristic megacity in the desert that planners say will feature a year-round winter sports complex.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iraq’s Investment Commission Says it Cooperates with Neighboring Countries to Improve Investment Law

The head of Iraq’s National Investment Commission, Suha Al-Najjar, said that her country was able to overcome current economic challenges thanks to the strong internal consumption and average income rates, noting that Iraqi and foreign companies in the country were adapted to operate under the most difficult circumstances and political…

Asharq Al-Awsat

German Ambassador: Chancellor's Visit to Saudi Arabia Seeks to Diversify Partnership

German Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dieter Lamle said Chancellor Olaf Scholz's first visit to Saudi Arabia was fruitful and further deepened cooperation and the strategic partnership between the two countries politically and economically. In a press conference in Riyadh on Sunday, Lamle announced that Riyadh and Berlin agreed to manufacture…

AFP

Germany's Scholz in Saudi Arabia on Gulf energy hunt

Riyadh (AFP) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday visited Saudi Arabia and held talks with its crown prince at the start of a two-day Gulf tour, in the hope of sealing new energy deals.

The Independent UK

Full-moon massages, Ayurvedic retreats and spas with sea views: find your ultimate wellness break

From the best spas and must-have treatments to incredible holistic retreats, we explore the wellness holiday trend in Saudi and the must-have experiences guaranteed to revitalise and restore

The Independent UK

8 sites to pack your camera for: from lunar landscapes to marble villages

Grab that camera and start snapping: Saudi is bursting with stunning sights just begging for likes, from turquoise blue waters to natural rock formations, ancient architecture and dramatic viewpoints.

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