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“The Kingdom and its leadership always stand with brotherly Iraq and will do everything in its power to spare it the danger of war and conflict between external parties, and for its generous people to live in prosperity after what they have endured in the past.”
–Prince Khalid bin Salman, Deputy Minister of Defense, in a statement on Twitter. [reuters.com]
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Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry has issued a request for qualifications for the third round of the Kingdom’s National Renewable Energy Program (NREP), which comprises of “four Solar PV projects with a combined generation capacity of 1,200 MW,” the Saudi Press Agency said. [more]
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As tensions soar between the United States and Iran, Saudi officials are keeping close tabs on emerging cybersecurity threats that may be emanating from the Islamic Republic, according to a report. [more]
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Saudi Arabia’s deputy defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman held several meetings with top U.S. officials yesterday in Washington, D.C., including Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and President Donald Trump. [more]
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Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has instructed his younger brother and deputy defense minister Prince Khalid bin Salman to travel to Washington and London to “urge restraint” after the killing of a top Iranian commander has sent regional tensions soaring. [more]
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Via Verity Ratcliffe in bloomberg.com : Aramco was the driving force for borrowings in 2019. The company’s $12 billion foray into the bond market in April was responsible for more than half of all regional debt sales in the year.
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Via Michelle Nichols in reuters.com : “The panel notes that Abqaiq and Khurais were approached respectively from a north/northwestern and north/northeastern direction, rather than from the south, as one would expect in the case of a launch from Yemeni territory,” the report said.
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Via pewresearch.org : Across 32 countries surveyed by Pew Research Center, a median of 64% say they do not have confidence in Trump to do the right thing in world affairs, while just 29% express confidence in the American leader.
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Blinken is expected to participate at a special...[By Barak Ravid via axios.com]
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Saudi Arabia is set to receive more rainfall toward the weekend, with Riyadh and its outskirts likely to witness heavy rains from Friday to next...[By Rashid Hassan via arabnews.com]
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Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline Flynas on Tuesday confirmed plans to list its shares on the Tadawul stock exchange this year, amid the...[By Deena Kamel via thenationalnews.com]
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The top US diplomat is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend, diplomatic sources told Al Arabiya English on Tuesday.
...[By Joseph Haboush via alarabiya.net]
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The multinational company must start RHQ operations within six (6) months after its RHQ license is granted and it must establish three (3) optional activities...[By Jad A. Taha, Nanda Al Qazaz, Marc Saroufim ]
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Under the new rules, Bahraini, Omani and Saudi Arabian nationals will be eligible for multiple-entry visas, allowing them to visit the Schengen area (the EU’s...[By Jack Dutton via al-monitor.com]
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Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that Saudi Arabia is more optimistic about the stability and security of the countries in the region. He said...[via saudigazette.com]
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AI and industry 4.0 technology presents an unprecedented opportunity for manufacturers to transform their operations. The market for industry 4.0 technology is expected to reach...[via businessinsider.com]
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The enduring popularity of mocktails is expected to persist, with a considerable number of individuals choosing to refrain from alcohol consumption due...[By Vivek Viswanathan via linkedin.com]
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The first director of the regional office will be Mr. Abdoul Aziz Wane who is a seasoned IMF leader with deep knowledge of the institution...[via eurasiareview.com]
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Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, saw a surge of 4.4 percent in February compared to the same period of 2023, official data showed.
According to...[via arabnews.com]
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Saudi Arabia's Fakeeh Care Group, one of the largest private hospital groups in the kingdom, said on...[By Hadeel Al Sayegh via reuters.com]
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The Iranian missile strike on American facilities in Iraq was a calibrated event intended to cause minimal casualties, give the Iranians a face-saving measure and...[By Shane Harris, Josh Dawsey, Dan Lamothe and Missy Ryan via washingtonpost.com]
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New guidance systems have increased the lethality of Iran’s missiles, including the short-range Fateh that appears to have been used in the attacks. But many unknowns remain....[By Marcus Weisgerber via defenseone.com]
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Not once since the 1973 law was adopted has Congress successfully used it to block a president’s military actions, including some rather large-scale and long-term...[By Sarah Wire via latimes.com]
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Ukraine outlined four potential scenarios on Thursday to explain the deadly crash of one of its airliners in Iran, including a missile strike and terrorism,...[By Alexander Cornwell, Babak Dehghanpisheh and Natalia Zinets via reuters.com]
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Global airlines canceled flights over Middle East airspace Wednesday after the Federal Aviation Administration announced it would prohibit U.S. carriers from traveling in airspace over...[By Benoit Faucon, Rory Jones and Costas Paris via wsj.com]
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Officials from both countries have said they’re not seeking an all-out war. Many geopolitical experts said Iran — more than the U.S. — cannot afford...[By Yen Nee Lee via cnbc.com]
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The two leaders are seen to back rival sides in a conflict dragging in an increasing number of states.
After talks in Istanbul, Mr Erdogan and...[via bbc.com]
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French imaging company Iconem concurred, saying Shar-e Zohak is "very fragile" due to erosion that has increased considerably over the last 30 years.
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The EPC contract for the project, which will cost $3.7bn (DZ440bn), is expected to be executed within 52 months. The refinery, which will have a total...[By Anup Oommen via constructionweekonline.com]
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Many accounts on both sides had been newly created, according to Karan, and had alphanumeric names—hallmarks of automated bot accounts. It is unclear precisely how...[By Ryan Gallagher and Eric Newcomer via bloomberg.com]
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