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• Iran alerted Russia to security threat before Moscow attack
  Iran tipped off Russia about the possibility of a major "terrorist operation" on its soil ahead of the concert hall massacre near Moscow last month, three sources familiar with the matter said.
  In the deadliest attack inside Russia in 20 years, gunmen opened fire with automatic weapons at concertgoers on March 22 at the Crocus City Hall, killing at least 144 people in violence claimed by the Islamic State militant group.

• From palm to pipeline: how Saudi Arabia’s date industry waste is boosting our drilling operations

  For thousands of years, people in the Middle East have made a living from date palms, harvesting the fruit, and turning the leaves into baskets and mats. But, what connects Saudi Arabia’s ancient date plantations to Aramco’s oil and gas operations, which are less than 100 years old? The answer is date palm seeds, which it turns out could be an ideal material for increasing the efficiency of drilling oil and gas wells.

• Billboards to billions: Saudi’s OOH ad sector set to exceed SAR 3 billion

  With a market value set to exceed SAR 3 billion, the out-of-home (OOH) advertising sector is an example of a year on-year growing beneficiary of said reforms.

  Repeatedly proving its communication effectiveness for public and private entities, outdoor within the kingdom has become greatly complementary to the rapid urban expansion, population growth, social shifts, and increased dependence on mobility.

• 1982 is a timely story of war’s impact on ordinary people

  The Arabic film 1982, directed and written by Oualid Mouaness, offers a rare and emotional depiction of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon that year and its impact on everyday people. Following the Israeli invasion through the eyes of a young boy at an elementary school in East Beirut, the film is a vehicle for Mouaness’s own memories of the invasion during his childhood. The relevance of the film’s commentary on war can be felt deeply while watching it now, as Palestinians in Gaza live their daily lives in the midst of violence and military invasion.

• Opinion: The shifting contours of a multipolar Middle East

  Bulgarian politician and diplomat Nickolay Mladenov appropriately describes middle powers as “the lynchpins of cooperation in the intricate tapestry of international relations, wielding their influence to build bridges, foster peace, and drive progress.” He says they bring “diplomatic finesse and adaptability” to the fore. In the Middle East, this can be easier said than done. In these torrid times, however, a multipolar region would probably perform better in building bridges, fostering peace, and driving progress.

• Tata Daewoo to build plant for producing trucks in Saudi Arabia

  South Korea's Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company announced on Monday that it will build a production plant in Saudi Arabia. Tata Daewoo signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the establishment of the factory with local distributor Saudi Diesel Equipment Co. (SDEC) and local manufacturer Perfect Arabia Factory (PAF). Under the terms of the agreement, Tata Daewoo will provide technology support locally, while SDEC and PAF will collaborate to assemble Daewoo trucks locally.

• Why Dolce & Gabbana is investing in Saudi Arabia

  To further its Middle East expansion, Dolce & Gabbana has unveiled a unique strategy for Saudi Arabia, the market everyone has their eyes on right now. First is a new flagship store in Riyadh, the capital city and commercial heart of Saudi Arabia. Dolce & Gabbana will also be entering a formal partnership with Diriyah Company, a Saudi Arabian state-owned organisation responsible for the restoration, redevelopment, and management of the historic Diriyah area in Saudi. “Saudi Arabia is a country to which we have always looked with keen interest for its entrepreneurial and economic dynamism, as well as its ancient culture,” says Dolce & Gabbana CEO Alfonso Dolce. “For years, we have been present in this country, initially approaching the market with caution and respect, deepening our understanding of its history and social aspects. To this day, we can say that the Saudi market is very interesting, reacts positively to incentives and is open to new proposals.”

• Saudi Investors to Create New Fishing Tournament League

  In a similar fashion to LIV Golf, a group of investors from Saudi Arabia are putting forward plans to launch a premier bass fishing tournament league with extremely big payouts. This has several anglers considering a big move. The money will be provide by the Saudi Public Investment Fund which is trying to broaden its economic dependence on oil. The league is said to be a “no-electronics league.” And they want to lure the very best anglers in fishing to the league with incentive deals. The Saudi Public Investment Fund is a government-controlled fund that has $650 billion in assets under management, rapidly heading to $1 trillion. A state-owned investment fund like the PIF is quite common and this one is said to be the 7th largest in the world.

• Saudi Arabia may hike May crude oil prices to Asia

  Top oil exporter Saudi Arabia may raise the official selling price (OSP) for flagship Arab Light crude in May after Middle East benchmarks strengthened last month, industry sources said. The May OSP for Arab Light crude could rise by 20 to 30 cents a barrel from April, according to a Reuters survey of six refining sources. The expectation of higher prices comes after the backwardation structure in the Dubai benchmark narrowed by 33 cents a barrel in March versus February, Reuters data showed. When the market is in backwardation, prompt prices are higher than those in future months, implying tight supply.

• Saudi Arabia announces cultural cooperation award with China

  The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday the launch of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Award for Cultural Cooperation between Saudi Arabia and China, at the King Abdulaziz Public Library branch in Beijing, Saudi Press Agency reported. This award aims to acknowledge the efforts of researchers, artists and translators from both countries, offering grants to support their continuing work. It is designed to spur enhanced collaboration and shared creative efforts.

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