UNCOVERED: 14 | History Defined

Saudi Arabia Launches First Electric Bus

Saudi Arabia has inaugurated on Thursday the first electric public transport bus in the Kingdom in the city of Jeddah. The step comes as part of its efforts to reduce carbon emissions by 25 percent by 2030. The latest models of electric passenger buses, which are being operated by SAPTCO,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2023

GCC, OIC Chiefs Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Hosting 2027 Asian Cup

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jassem Mohamed Albudaiwi has congratulated Saudi Arabia on the Kingdom’s selection as host of the Asian Nations Cup 2027. Albudaiwi expressed pride in the Kingdom, saying that hosting the Asian tournament is proof of Saudi Arabia’s ability to organize major international events.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 2, 2023

Rate of executions in Saudi Arabia almost doubles under Mohammed bin Salman

Last six years among bloodiest in kingdom’s modern history despite push to modernise

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2023

Forging the path forward

Thailand may not be famous for innovation, but there are many talented inventors in the Kingdom. At "Thailand Inventors' Day 2023", visitors will be impressed by inventions by Thai innovators such as a special oral hygiene set for bed-ridden patients, a smart gun for formalin detection in food, microneedles with…

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2023

Saudi Arabia Strongly Condemns Pakistan Terror Attack

Saudi Arabia strongly condemned on Monday the terrorist attack that targeted a crowded mosque in Pakistan’s northwestern city of Peshawar. The Saudi Foreign Ministry underscored the Kingdom’s firm rejection of attacks against places of worship the terrorization of worshippers and the shedding of innocent blood. Saudi Arabia stands by the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023

AlUla Hosts Creative Boot Camp to Develop Saudi Cinematic Talents

Saudi Arabia’s AlUla is preparing to host a creative boot camp to train a generation of cinematic talents, empower them with knowledge and practical experiences, and develop the film industry in the Kingdom. This comes as part of AlUla’s endeavor to promote its transformation to a new cinematic destination, after…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 30, 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo living in lavish hotel used by Newcastle amid talks of transfer clause

Cristiano Ronaldo is currently living it up in Saudi Arabia following his move to Al-Nassr but links continue regarding a move to Newcastle, who have strong connections with the kingdom

Daily Mirror · Jan 30, 2023

Sri Lanka Seeks to Benefit from Saudi Mining Experience

Sri Lanka’s Environment Minister Naseer Ahmed emphasized the presence of prospects for cooperation between Colombo and Riyadh in various fields, especially the mining sector. Looking forward to strengthening cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the mining sector, Ahmed said his country could benefit from the Kingdom’s experiences in developing the mineral…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2023

Saudi Arabia Calls for Reviving Peace Process, Ending Occupation

Saudi Arabia warned that the situation between Palestinians and Israel may slip into “dangerous escalation” and called for reviving the peace process, the foreign affairs ministry said in a statement on Saturday. “The Kingdom condemns all that target civilians and confirms the importance of ending escalation, reviving the peace process,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2023

Saudi Arabia Demands EU Countries Address Practices that Fuel Hatred

Saudi Arabia strongly rejected all the blatant acts of burning copies of the Holy Quran, which were repeated in several European capitals under the pretext of freedom of expression, and called on the European governments to urgently address these practices that contribute to fueling hatred and conflict between followers of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 29, 2023