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LIV Golf schedule released with Jeddah to host Team Championship

Dustin Johnson will begin his individual title defence next month in Mexico

The Independent UK

Islamic Arts Biennale Transforms Hajj Terminal into Museum

A wide audience of art fans from around the world attended the first-of-its-kind Islamic Arts Biennale, which launched on Sunday, at the Hajj Terminal of the King Khalid International Airport, Jeddah. Under the theme “Awwal Bait” (First House), the exhibition is aimed at celebrating the Islamic civilization with an artistic…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt Signs $1.5 Bln Financing Agreement with ITFC

Egypt has signed a $1.5 billion financing agreement with the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC). The deal aims to fund Egypt's trade needs, including for importing energy products and essential commodities, CNBC Arabia wrote on Twitter, citing the ITFC’s chief executive officer. Last year Egypt signed a similar agreement,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Saudi Arabia F1 race set to remain in Jeddah until at least 2027

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is set to remain at the Jeddah Formula 1 circuit until at least 2027 as work continues on the new facility at Qiddiya.

Autosport

Saudi Arabia is giving itself an extreme makeover with 'giga-projects.' Will it work?

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Crowned with cranes, the Jeddah Tower emerges in the distance as an under-construction 826-foot-tall spaceship presiding over Saudi Arabia's second-largest city. Through the desert haze you can almost see the more than 3,000-foot height it was supposed to reach, the lively business district its innovative design…

Los Angeles Times

OIC Warns Israel Against Escalating Religious Conflict

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) warned on Tuesday against any Israeli assault on the al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem, including constant provocations and abuses and the daily attacks of Israeli occupation authority. Following an extraordinary meeting in Jeddah, the OIC called on the UN Security Council "to assume its…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Smart Haram’ Project to Pave Way for Comprehensive Digital Transformation

The opening session of the second edition of the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition, launched on Tuesday in Jeddah, shed light on the efforts of the Kingdom and its wise leadership in serving pilgrims. Participants at the session discussed the role of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in developing…

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OIC to Hold Extraordinary Meeting Tuesday to Address Israeli Violations at Al-Aqsa

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) will hold an extraordinary meeting for its executive committee on Tuesday to address the Israeli violations at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The meeting will be held at its headquarters in Jeddah. Tensions ran high at Al-Aqsa last week when Israel's new far-right security…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dancing is in, dissent is out as Saudi Arabia's crown prince transforms his country

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Standing in a maelstrom of swirling smoke and spotlights, Nouf Sufyani, the 29-year-old Saudi DJ better known as Cosmicat, sang along to Fatboy Slim's "Right Here, Right Now." She looped a snippet of the melody, letting the tension build before grabbing the mic and shouting to…

Los Angeles Times

Islamic Countries Establish New Phase in Fighting Corruption

Sponsored by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the First Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states concluded a two-day meeting that included workshops and panel discussions in Jeddah. The meeting, held upon the invitation of Saudi Arabia, was attended by…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Islamic Countries Adopt Makkah Agreement for Cooperation in Combating Corruption

Anti-corruption agencies of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states have adopted the Makkah Agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation and preventing corruption crimes. The law enforcement agencies have attended their first ministerial meeting, in Jeddah.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia to Host 1st Ministerial Meeting of OIC’s Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies

Saudi Arabia, represented by the Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority, will host the First Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies in the Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on December 20 and 21. The meeting, which will be held in Jeddah under the patronage of Prince Mohammed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Dunes, lakes and nature reserves: Watching a long-held vision come to life

A trip to the coast of the Red Sea and Jeddah provides William Hosie with plenty of food for thought

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia Hosts First OIC Ministerial Meeting of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Agencies

Saudi Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority will host the first ministerial meeting of the anti-corruption law enforcement agencies of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) members. The meeting will be held in Jeddah on Dec.

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Thai pilgrim dies on flight from Saudi Arabia

SAMUT PRAKAN: A Thai Muslim man from Pattani died on board a Thai Airways International flight from Jeddah to Suvarnabhum on his return from pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia on Saturday.

The Conversation

Tantrums to tinsel: why I love the curious and festive tradition of the Santa photo

In April 1995, my uncle secured a lucrative job in Saudi Arabia. He and my aunt left their home in suburban Sydney and relocated to a western compound (a residential gated community for expats) in Jeddah. My aunt shares stories of life under Saudi’s strict laws and how she craved…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Social Media Doesn’t Concern Me,’ Yousra to Asharq Al-Awsat

Egyptian artist Yousra said the Gold Yusr Honorary Award she was honored with at the second edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival (Red Sea IFF) is one of the “most important” tributes she has had in her journey that spans over 40 years. In an interview with Asharq…

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Entrepreneurs, Creatives Compete to Build 'Global Talents Platform' in Saudi Arabia

Around 100 talented young men and women, and entrepreneurs from 30 countries will gather in Jeddah to compete for building a global platform for talents.

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Saudi Arabia Foils Attempt to Smuggle 2.4 Million Captagon Pills

Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that it had thwarted two attempts to smuggle more than 2.4 million captagon pills at the Jeddah Islamic Port and Empty Quarter Port. The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority said 1,213,378 captagon pills were seized at the Empty Quarter Port and 1,215,353 pills hidden in…

The Independent UK

The family holiday edit: from toddlers to teens, find your perfect trip

Would you rather ride a camel amid desert dunes or spot clownfish on a Red Sea snorkelling adventure? Here’s our pick of the best destinations for a family holiday in Saudi

The Independent UK

Bucket list hotels: 7 incredible stays, from desert retreat to mountain haven

A gorgeous hotel room is always a pleasure, but when the view outside your window is downright jaw-dropping, your stay is elevated from awesome to exceptional. Here we look at seven Saudi must-stays

Autosport

Why departing WTCR is a world cup that will be missed

The 2022 World Touring Car Cup finale in Jeddah last weekend was also the end of an era as the championship that traces its roots back to 2005 calls time. But what will it mean for the future of the TCR platform, and for its newly-crowned champion Mikel Azcona?

Motorsport

Jeddah reveals F1 track tweaks ahead of 2023 race

The promoters of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have revealed further tweaks to the Jeddah Formula 1 track layout for next year’s race to improve safety and visibility.

Autosport

Jeddah reveals F1 track tweaks ahead of 2023 Saudi Arabian GP

The promoters of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix have revealed further tweaks to the Jeddah Formula 1 track layout for next year’s race to improve safety and visibility.

Daily Mirror

Saudi Arabia flooding: Huge floods cause water to gush down street as cars swept away

Apocalyptic footage shows the moment waves rush throuh the streets of a neighbourhood in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - sweeping up cars and ferrying them along the road as the floodwaters raged

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