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  • Weekly Briefing: Remembrance of Mahsa Jina Amini and calls for change remain strong, as Pezeshkian’s cabinet disappoints

    Two years on since the Sept. 16, 2022, killing of Mahsa Amini in police custody and the start of the Woman, Life, Freedom protests, popular demands for social reforms will continue to shape the future of Iran, despite the window-dressing of Pezeshkian’s pseudo-progressive government

  • Iran’s Missile Delivery to Russia Triggers Western Backlash

    During a press briefing last week, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder stated: "The United States has confirmed reports that Iran has transferred shipments of Fath 360 close-range ballistic missiles to Russia, which we assess could employ them within weeks against Ukraine, leading to the deaths of even more Ukrainian civilians." He added that right now, U.S. officials have not determined how many missiles are involved, but some press reports claimed Iran might have delivered up to 200 of the weapons. Iran reportedly proceeded with the transfer by loading the weapons on a Russian ship that docked on Iran’s Caspian Sea coast.

  • On the Second Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Death, Where Do Women Stand in Iran?

    Large numbers of women are appearing in public without headscarves and a newly inaugurated government includes a woman cabinet minister, a female vice president in charge of the environment and a woman spokesperson.  Despite these efforts, the number of women in the government of President Masoud Pezeshkian is fewer than during the two terms of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2005-2013) and only slightly higher than during the tenure of Hassan Rouhani (2013-2021). There remains skepticism about the depth of these gestures, as Iranian women continue to face substantial structural barriers and cultural attitudes that hinder progress toward gender equality.

  • Ronaldo’s Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr fires another coach

    “Al-Nassr can announce that head coach Luis Castro has left the club,” the club said on social media. “Everyone at Al-Nassr would like to thank Luis and his staff for their dedicated work during the past 14 months, wishing them the best of luck for the future.” The Riyadh club drew 1-1 against Al-Shorta of Iraq on Monday in the opening game of the AFC Champions League Elite.

  • Saudi’s Red Sea International Co. Subsidiary Signs $405.8 million MEP Works Contract

    Red Sea International Company, Saudi Arabia announces that its subsidiary, The Fundamental Installation for Electric Work Co. Ltd. has signed a contract with Modern Building Leaders Co. The value of the contract is SAR 1.52 billion. The contract is related to Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and infrastructure works in one of the projects. The duration of the contract is 19 months.

  • Saudi Arabia’s SURJ Sports Investment ‘enters race’ for EuroLeague investment

    The outlet reports that shareholders in EuroLeague Commercial Assets, the parent company of the EuroLeague and second-tier EuroCup competition, are aiming to sell about a third of the business. It is said to be aiming to sell a minority stake at a €1 billion (US$1.11 billion) valuation. According to the FT, the group is working with investment bank LionTree on the sale process.

  • Saudi Arabia’s Boeing 777 road trip: Epic journey from Jeddah to Riyadh’s 2024 Runway

    The journey by road of three retired Boeing 777 aircraft of Saudi Arabian airlines (Saudia) from Jeddah to Riyadh has captivated people’s attention throughout Saudi Arabia as onlookers share the aircraft voyage through the deserts and mountains by posting videos and pictures on social media platforms. The Boeing aircraft, which will be displayed at the Riyadh Season 2024 Boulevard Runway zone covered about 1,000 kilometers, from Jeddah airport to Riyadh, on big trucks. The bodies of the planes were transported after their wings, fuselages and other functional components were taken apart.

  • IMG teams up with Alamiya Media for Saudi soccer production

    IMG, the sports marketing agency giant, has enlisted Alamiya Media, the Saudi-based production facilities company, to provide additional facilities and resource services for its coverage of domestic soccer’s Saudi Pro League (SPL) competition and Saudi Arabian Football Federation (SAFF) games. The partnership follows IMG’s recent appointment by the SPL and SAFF to deliver production services for matches across the top-tier Saudi league, Saudi Super Cup, and King’s Cup.

  • Christie’s to open new franchise in Saudi Arabia

    The renowned auction house Christie’s is expanding its presence in the Middle East by opening a franchise in Riyadh, led by managing director Nour Kelani. This will be Christie’s second outpost in the region, following the 2005 opening of Christie’s Dubai, which has had a significant impact on the promotion of Arab art and creativity, both contemporary and modern.

  • Industry Minister launches Rafed Program for university-based factories

    Bandar Alkhorayef, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, launched today, Sept. 16, the Rafed Program, which aims to establish innovative factories at universities and technical colleges across the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported.