FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 7 - The Untold Story

Saudi Arabia Advances 17 Ranks in World Bank's Logistics Performance Index

Saudi Arabia advanced 17 places in the global Logistics Performance Index (LPI) issued by the World Bank. Among 160 countries, the Kingdom has advanced to the rank 38th in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index after achieving wide leaps in performance efficiency through several sub-indicators, most notably the indexes of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2023

Saudi Arabia Arranges Evacuation of Saudis, Friendly Country Nationals from Sudan

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Saturday the start of the arrangement for the evacuation of Saudi citizens and several nationals of friendly countries from Sudan to the Kingdom. In a statement, the Ministry said the measure comes in implementation of the directives of the Custodian of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Bahrain Hails IMF's Report on Kingdom's Unemployment Rate

Bahrain's Labor Minister Jamil bin Muhammad Ali Humaidan underscored the international community’s confidence in the Kingdom's public aimed at sustaining growth in the labor market. Humaidan's statements highlighted the indicators revealed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its latest report, which expected unemployment rate in Bahrain to drop to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 21, 2023

IMF: Private Sector Investments Will Drive Saudi Economic Growth

Saudi Arabia’s budget will achieve more financial revenues following a production cut announced by the Kingdom with OPEC and its allies, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), thanks to higher crude prices. “The impact on the budget and on the external position relative to what we had projected is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia Mobilizes Resources to Serve Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has deployed all its human and technological resources to serve Umrah pilgrims and visitors. Approximately 36 million pilgrims were transported to the holy city of Makkah during this year’s holy month of Ramadan. With the influx of pilgrims and visitors increasing, the Kingdom’s security agencies are placing numerous…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Welcomes Saudi Peace Efforts

The Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council welcomed on Tuesday the efforts led by Saudi Arabia between Yemeni parties to achieve peace in their country. In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said the Kingdom’s liaison team, headed by Ambassador to Yemen Mohammed Al-Jaber, met with Chairman of the PLC Dr. Rashad…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023

Arab Coalition: 104 Houthi Prisoners Released in Saudi Humanitarian Gesture

Arab coalition spokesman Turki Al-Malki announced on Monday the release of 104 Houthis in a humanitarian gesture by Saudi Arabia. The move completes the prisoner exchange that was carried out last week between the Yemeni government and Iran-backed Houthi militias. Malki said the Saudi gesture is an extension of the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

Six Years into Saudi Crown Prince’s Journey…Development, Power on the Int’l Map

The 26th day of Ramadan 2023 marks the sixth anniversary of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz’s ascension to the position of Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. The Crown Prince has surprised the world with his decisions and approach to both domestic and foreign affairs since assuming his duties six…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Led ‘Difficult Missions’

In mid-January, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, said that Saudi Arabia had become a bright spot for the world and regional economies. Speaking at a session at the World Economic Forum (Davos), Georgieva explained that when she visited Saudi Arabia, she was incredibly impressed…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

Crown Prince Meets Saudi Astronauts Before their Mission's Launch to Space

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and President of the Higher Council of Space, met in Jeddah on Sunday with the Saudi astronauts Rayana Bernawi, Ali Al-Qarni, Mariam Fardous and Ali Al-Ghamdi before the launch of the Kingdom’s scientific mission to the International Space Station (ISS).…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023