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Beirut Remembers Arafat’s Departure 40 Years Ago

On this day 40 years ago, Palestinian President Yasser Arafat departed Beirut, which was under Israeli siege, to Tunisia, his first leg on a journey back to a homeland smaller than his dreams. It was the end of an era, in which the Palestinian player was a mainstay and part…

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Iran Guards, Lebanese Hezbollah, Sadr Rivals Discussed Confronting him with Arms

Four leaders of Iraqi Shiite factions met with two members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah party at a house in Baghdad in mid-August. Just outside, in the heavily fortified Green Zone, supporters of influential Shiite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr were collecting thousands of signatures for a “legal…

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Will Arab Disputes Postpone Algeria Summit?

Disputes between Arab countries and differences over the reinstatement of Syria are threatening to postpone the upcoming Arab League summit, scheduled for Algeria in November. Algeria has been preparing to host the 31st summit since 2019. It will be the first in-person summit for Arab leaders since the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Mysterious Virus' Threatens Lebanese Prisons

The Lebanese government asked the Ministry of Interior to “conduct an immediate and urgent investigation” into allegations that prisoners died due to an “emerging health condition” in Roumieh Central Prison. Recent reports discussed the reason behind several deaths in the overcrowded central prison, the largest in Lebanon. A security source…

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Lebanon's Electricity Company Obstructs Work of State Institutions

Hallway windows leading to the office of Lebanon’s prime minister in the Grand Serail in central Beirut are covered with curtains of another kind. Wood panels, and pieces of reinforced nylon, are what separates the office from the outside world. Moreover, the hard shutters help air conditioning systems maintain indoor…

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Saudi Arabia Completes Regulatory Preparations for Rollout of EV Charging Stations

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Energy, in cooperation with the concerned government agencies and in integration with the private sector, launched on Sunday the regulations for the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations so as to ensure quality, efficiency and protection of users and facilities across the Kingdom. Experts confirmed…

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Documentary on Houthi Crimes Wins US Award

“Detained Under Houthis” won the platinum award for Best Shorts Documentary at the Los Angeles-based Independent Shorts Awards (ISA) in August. Filmmaker Eric Trometer’s documentary shed light on three Yemeni women who were detained by the Iran-backed Houthi militias but survived their imprisonment. They chose to be part of the…

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Al-Hakim in Riyadh...Sadr Calls for Public Dialogue

Well-informed Iraqi sources expressed their optimism about the visit made by the leader of the Wisdom Movement, Ammar al-Hakim, to Saudi Arabia and considered it a positive sign for Baghdad. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, the sources said that Al-Hakim’s trip to the Kingdom was of great importance at the…

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Would Summer Rains Take Arabs Back to the ‘Green Desert’ Period?

Most common interpretations of the latest summer rainfalls that hit the Arabian Peninsula point out to a weather that resembles that of the early Holocene era, which debuted over 12,000 years ago. These interpretations shared by several weather websites are based on the change in the Arabian Peninsula’s summer rainfall…

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Pakistani PM to Asharq Al-Awsat: New Cooperation Opportunities with Saudi Arabia

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif places economic reform at the top of his country's priorities, 75 years after Pakistan's independence. Sharif believes a serious dialogue concerning Jammu and Kashmir is contingent on India stopping the "illegal acts" and "brutal treatment of innocent Kashmiris." In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Sharif…

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Apple Committed to Supporting Saudi Arabia in Digital Transformation Plan

Esther Hare, Apple’s senior director of Worldwide Developer Marketing and executive sponsor of Women at Apple, underlined the company’s commitment to helping Saudi Arabia in its digital transformation plan. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, Hare stressed that Apple was proud of the launch of its first regional academy for…

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Saudi Arabia, South Africa to Discuss Agreements on Technologies, Green Economy, Hydrogen

A senior South African diplomat said that negotiations were underway to sign cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia that would cover various sectors, including agriculture, industry, green economy, climate and technology. In an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, South Africa’s ambassador to the Kingdom, Mogobo David Magabe, said that his country was…

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Assassination of Fatah Official in Lebanon Stokes Security Fears

The assassination of a senior officer of the Fatah movement inside the Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp in South Lebanon has revived fears over attempts to tamper with Lebanon’s security from inside the Palestinian camps. Palestinian sources in Ain al-Hilweh stated that unidentified gunmen opened fire and shot Brigadier Saeed Alaeddine…

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India Reassures Gulf Countries of Rice Availability

The head of the National Committee for Food Supply in the Federation of Saudi Chambers said Indian rice producers have conveyed a message of reassurance that Basmati rice - the most sought-after variety in the region – would not be affected by drought and lack of rainfall, currently affecting India…

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Saudi Artists Take Part in Jordan’s Fuheis Festival

The Jordanian city of Fuheis (13 km from Amman) is famed for its churches, orchards, olive fields, and vineyards, inspiring artists from around the region. Some Saudi artists have chosen to live this experience at the Fuheis Festival, which opens its doors on at the Greek Orthodox Monastery Square on…

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KAUST President to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Extracting Lithium from Sea Water to Make Batteries

Professor Tony Chan, President of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), revealed tangible success in transforming research and studies conducted at the university into real-world inventions. This led to the inclusion of KAUST on the list of research universities that were able to export technology outside its geographical…

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Cairo Hopes UAE Can Play ‘Effective’ Role in GERD Crisis

The United Arab Emirates is seeking to play an “effective” role to advance negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). It is also aiming to resolve the 11-year conflict by relying on its political rapprochement with parties to the case, namely Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan. An informed source said…

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Saudi Revenues Jump 50% in 1st Half of 2022, with $36 Bn Surplus

In a performance that exceeded the targeted budget surplus for 2022, the Saudi Ministry of Finance disclosed on Thursday a record increase in revenues during the first half of this year, driven by a surge in oil prices and the fast growth of the non-oil sector. Experts told Asharq Al-Awsat…

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Saudi Arabia, Malaysia to Renew Military Agreement for 5 Years

Malaysia wants to renew the military cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia for five years, ending in 2027, Malaysian Defense Ministry Secretary-General Muez bin Abdulaziz said. In remarks to Asharq Al-Awsat, Abdulaziz said the defense cooperation between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia is based on three pillars: military cooperation, collaboration in the…

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Number of SMEs Jumps 68% in Saudi Arabia

The number of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Saudi Arabia increased by about 68 percent, reaching 752,500 during Q1 of 2022, in light of the incentives provided by Vision 2030. A recent report by the Digital Transformation Program, a copy of which was reviewed by Asharq Al-Awsat, showed that…

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Saudi Arabia Establishes New Authorities to Support the Investment, Development System

Saudi Arabia continued exerting efforts to attract investments and expand the local development project, announcing the establishment of two independent bodies to promote investment and another for roads. The Saudi cabinet approved the establishment of the Saudi Investment Promotion Authority (SIPA) to achieve cooperation among various parties and support all…

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Regime Forces Ramp up Attacks in Syria’s North

Syrian regime forces and Iranian militias are heavily shelling de-escalation zones in the countryside of Aleppo, Idlib and Hama in northwest Syria. In the Aleppo countryside, Damascus and its allied Iranian proxies struck civilian homes in Kafr Taal and al-Bab. At least two children and two disabled individuals were killed…

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‘Syria’s Food Basket’ Struck by Dire Wheat Shortages

The Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria, also known as Rojava, has acknowledged a wheat grain shortage that could affect next year’s production. Wheat received from Rojava areas amounted to about 388,000 tons for flour, while the quantities of raw seeds amounted to about 75,000 tons, the head of…

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New UN Proposal on Yemen Truce

Discussions over extending the nationwide truce in Yemen are no longer covering whether it would be accepted or not, but tackling new suggestions to the ceasefire itself, revealed several diplomatic sources to Asharq Al-Awsat. The truce is set to end on Tuesday. Sources expected the Taiz province to be a…

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Saudi Private Sector to Explore Agricultural Investment Opportunities in 10 Arab Countries

The Saudi private sector plans to explore investment opportunities in the agricultural sector in 10 Arab countries, including Saudi Arabia, official data revealed on Saturday. The Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) had presented a comprehensive and detailed list on the future projects in the specified countries, to benefit the companies…

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