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Ramadan Mass Iftar Table in Egypt Goes Viral on Social Media

Social media users in Egypt have shared photographs of a mass street iftar table surrounded by dozens of people breaking their fast. Before the sunset call to prayer, a 1,000-meter table was placed in the heart of the El Matareya neighborhood, Cairo. This mass iftar looked like a celebration with…

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Law on Real Estate Ownership and Investment by Non-Saudis Amended to Boost Competitiveness

Saudi Arabia amended the Law on Real Estate Ownership and Investment by non-Saudis to increase and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the procedures and controls related to the ownership or use of real estate by foreigners, who enjoy natural and legal capacity in cities and economic zones in the…

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Cairo for a Future Strategy with OFID

Egyptian Minister for International Cooperation Rania al-Mashat has confirmed that Arab financial institutions led by Saudi Arabia have provided $9 billion for the advancement of Sinai, noting that the Kuwait Fund supports technical studies of the railway link project between Egypt and Sudan through a grant of $2.5 million. Al-Mashat…

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Saudi Arabia Amends Import Licenses for Fruits, Vegetables

Saudi Arabia has amended its import licensing guide by adding fresh fruits and vegetables so that the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture will be the competent authority to issue these licenses, Asharq Al-Awsat learned. Minister of Commerce Majid al-Qasabi issued a ministerial decision to add fresh fruits and vegetables…

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Saudi Arabia Orders Investors to Maintain Environmental Standards, Develop Local Infrastructure

Saudi Arabia has asked investors to maintain environmental and social standards and contribute to social responsibility. Following the new investment law, Riyadh asserted that new investors must work from their headquarters inside the Kingdom, provided that the Ministry of Investment facilitates the required procedures. Asharq Al-Awsat learned that the Federation…

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Saudi Arabia to Start Manufacturing Drones, Eyeing Foreign Exports

Saudi Arabia’s INTRA Defense Technologies CEO Abdulsalam Ghamdi said unmanned aircraft systems have become a useful technology for many fields, indicating that a developed country such as the Kingdom cannot ignore its interest in the sector meeting its local needs. Ghamdi highlighted Saudi Arabia’s interest in investing in manufacturing and…

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Yemen Consultations Begin Drafting Roadmap to Bolster State Institutions

After six days of discussions in Riyadh, gatherers at the intra-Yemeni consultations began drafting solutions and a roadmap that would address the challenges confronting their country's security and stability. The Gulf Cooperation Council is sponsoring the talks that kicked off last week. GCC Ambassador to Yemen Sarhan Al-Minaikher said consensus…

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Qatari Companies Transfer World Cup Construction Expertise to Saudi Arabia

Qatar wants to increase its trade and investment partnerships with Saudi Arabia during the coming period. A Qatari official announced that several Qatari private companies that established the infrastructure for World Cup facilities intend to launch partnerships with Saudi companies to contribute to constructing stadiums and giant projects. Executive Director…

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Week of Joy Begins in Riyadh and Reaches Every Yemeni Home

The hesitation of some Yemeni politicians to greet each other on the first day of the launch of intra-Yemeni consultations under Gulf sponsorship was not one of the worrying signs, because it ended with peace, handshakes, and sometimes hugs. Represented by around 800 deputies, Yemenis have high hopes for the…

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Yemeni Consensus Exceeds Expectations at Riyadh Consultations

The Yemeni parties taking part at the Riyadh consultations have shown great consensus and keenness on the future of their country. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is sponsoring the talks at its Riyadh headquarters. They kicked off on Wednesday and will conclude on April 7. Dr.

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Aboul Gheit to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Uses Arab Crises as Pressure Cards to Confront the West

Arab League Secretary General Ahmad Aboul Gheit said that the possible understanding between the United States and Iran in the ongoing nuclear negotiations in Vienna, “does not end” the Iranian nuclear threat, calling on Tehran to stop its “adventures” on Arab land, and to refrain from using Arab files to…

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Int’l Exhibition in Riyadh for Construction, Building Solutions

In a step that enhances Saudi Arabia's economic, commercial and investment activities, Riyadh is preparing to host the “Big Five Saudi” exhibition for reviewing the latest technologies, innovations and sustainable solutions for construction and leading long-term partnerships. The Big 5 Saudi exhibition will be opened by Deputy Minister of Industry…

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