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From Absorbing the Shock to Recovery: How Is Saudi Arabia Building a More Resilient Economy?

Economic strength is no longer measured solely by GDP growth rates, the size of foreign reserves, or the ability to attract investment during prosperous times…

Hala Saghbini (Riyadh) Sunday 04/10 - 09:21

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Iran: Strait of Hormuz Will Not Reopen Until Conditions Are Met

The Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until seven Iranian conditions set out in a June interim agreement with the US are met, Nournews reported Iran's…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 11:44

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Hezbollah supporter weeps during a ceremony to mark the second anniversary of the death of party leader Hassan Nasrallah . Nasrallah was killed in a massive Israeli air strike on September 27, 2024. Photo: Marwan Naamani/dpa

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Who Are Hezbollah's Remaining Allies in Lebanon?

The second anniversary of the assassinations of former Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine exposed a grim reality facing…

Paul Astih (Beirut) Sunday 04/10 - 15:32

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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (SPA)

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Saudi Arabia Provides $59.7 Million to Support Yemen's Budget, Salaries

Under the leadership's directives, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY), has provided a new…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 15:23

Al-Alimi Announces Start of Full-Scale Military Campaign Against Houthis

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Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi (Saba)

Al-Alimi Announces Start of Full-Scale Military Campaign Against Houthis

Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi on Sunday announced the start of military operations to reclaim the remaining territory of the…

Asharq Al Awsat (Aden) Sunday 04/10 - 15:12

Houthi Pressure Isolates Taiz from Its Southern Countryside Amid Fierce Resistance Sunday 04/10 - 15:00

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(FILES) Vehicles drive past a giant billboard reading 'The Strait of Hormuz remains closed' at the Revolution Square in Tehran on April 28, 2026. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)

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Iran Tells US There is No Military Solution to Mideast War

Iran's top diplomat insisted on Sunday that there would be no military solution to the United States' war against Iran, with talks on ending the conflict…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 11:32

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Coalition official spokesman Major General Turki Al-Malki. (Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen)

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Coalition to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthi Claims about Targeting Riyadh Are Misleading

The Saudi-led Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen dismissed on Saturday as “misleading” Houthi claims that they targeted the Saudi capital Riyadh. …

Badr Al-Qahtani (London) Saturday 03/10 - 23:16

US Carrier George H.W. Bush Visits Thailand after Middle East Deployment

The USS George H.W. Bush arrives near Phuket Deep Sea Port before docking for a rest stop following a long deployment in the Middle East, in Phuket, Thailand, October 4, 2026. REUTERS/Sooppharoek Teepapan

OPEC+ Agrees to Keep November Oil Output Targets Steady

Iran: Strait of Hormuz Will Not Reopen Until Conditions Are Met

Trump Names Intelligence Chief Clayton as AI Czar, to Head Task Force

(FILES) Jay Clayton testifies during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on his nomination to be Director of National Intelligence, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 15, 2026. (Photo by Ken Cedeno / AFP)

Baghdad Secures Limited US Approval for Iranian Flights

An Airbus A340-600 operated by Iran’s Mahan Air. (File photo/Reuters)

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The presidential palace in Lebanon (National News Agency)

‘Between the Lines’: Lebanon’s Constitution Under the Microscope at 100

Members of the Iraqi security forces stand guard near the Victory Arch monument during preparations for Sovereignty Day celebrations, marking the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq, in Baghdad, Iraq, October 2, 2026. (Reuters)

'National Day' Stirs Debate over Independence in Iraq

A Syrian Interior Ministry security officer on the outskirts of the village of al-Soura al-Saghira in the Sweida countryside on Sept. 15 (Reuters).

Syria Security Incidents Raise Questions Over Who Benefits from Instability

Saudi Crown Prince delivering the royal address (SPA)

Saudi Address: Stability, Deterrence, and Accelerating Economic Reforms

Night Aircraft Handling Officer Breana Royston and AE1 Andrew Schmucker coordinate aircraft positioning aboard the USS George Washington in the Arabian Sea, September 13, 2026 (Reuters)

Thousands of Young Sailors Adjust to Iran War Aboard USS George Washington

Members of Iraq’s Popular Mobilization Forces parade in Baghdad’s Tahrir Square to mark the withdrawal of US troops from Iraq (DPA)

Iran-Aligned Faction Demands Downsizing of ‘World’s Largest Embassy’

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The first meeting of the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement’s Strategic Political and Defense Committee met in Istanbul on Aug. 31. Photo: Saudi Defense Ministry

Makkah Pact Committee to Meet in Riyadh on Monday

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh) Sunday 04/10 - 17:21

King Salman Invites Qatar’s Emir to Participate in Second GCC-EU Summit

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani receives the Saudi ambassador in Doha (QNA).

Saudi Arabia Provides $59.7 Million to Support Yemen's Budget, Salaries

Coalition to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthi Claims about Targeting Riyadh Are Misleading

Pakistan Says Makkah Alliance to Discuss Houthi Attacks at Emergency Riyadh Meeting

The first meeting of the Strategic Political and Defense Committee established under the Makkah Agreement in Istanbul (Saudi Ministry of Defense).

UAE: Flydubai Co-Pilot Attempted Terrorist Attack

FILE PHOTO: A plane, carrying passengers who were on the FlyDubai aircraft bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia following an emergency signal, arrives at the Ben Gurion International Airport, in Lod, near Tel Aviv, Israel, September 30, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad/File Photo

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Who Are Hezbollah's Remaining Allies in Lebanon?

Paul Astih (Beirut) Sunday 04/10 - 15:32

Al-Alimi Announces Start of Full-Scale Military Campaign Against Houthis

Houthi Pressure Isolates Taiz from Its Southern Countryside Amid Fierce Resistance

Yemen government soldiers gather near the Jabal Han front, west of the city of Taiz, (Photo by AHMAD AL-BASHA / AFP)

Baghdad Secures Limited US Approval for Iranian Flights

‘Between the Lines’: Lebanon’s Constitution Under the Microscope at 100

Israel Targets Top Hamas Leader in Deadly Gaza Strike on Anniversary

Palestinians inspect the rubble of a residential apartment following an Israeli air strike in the west of Gaza City on 03 October 2026. (EPA)

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Syrian refugee children attend a class at a school in Mount Lebanon, October 7, 2016. REUTERS/Mohamed Azaki

UN Says 5.8 mn Refugee Children Out of School

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 16:05

Iran: Strait of Hormuz Will Not Reopen Until Conditions Are Met

Iran Tells US There is No Military Solution to Mideast War

Japan: US Marine Arrested on Suspicion of Murdering Woman

Military Osprey aircraft are seen at the US Marine Corps' Futenma Air Base in Ginowan City, Okinawa Prefecture, where the suspect involved in the robbery and murder is stationed (Reuters)

US Carrier George H.W. Bush Visits Thailand after Middle East Deployment

US Coast Guard Finds Debris from Medical Plane Carrying 6 People

A detail view of the US Coast Guard Cutter Valiant in Miami Beach, Florida, US March 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo

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A sign identifying Al-Moammar Information Systems Company in Riyadh (company website).

Al-Moammar Receives First Work Order Under HUMAIN Agreement, Worth More Than 148% of 2025 Revenue

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 04/10 - 14:31

OPEC+ Agrees to Keep November Oil Output Targets Steady

Saudi Arabia Announces Results of Natural Gas Distribution Licensing Competition in Al-Kharj

A worker at one of Saudi Aramco's gas facilities.

What Does Saudi Exchange’s New Market Order Mechanism Mean?

Trump Names Intelligence Chief Clayton as AI Czar, to Head Task Force

From Absorbing the Shock to Recovery: How Is Saudi Arabia Building a More Resilient Economy?

The King Abdullah Financial District (KAFD)

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Saudi Culture Ministry to Launch Quarter Tone Exhibition at Fenaa Alawwal Center in Riyadh

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Saudi Culture Ministry to Launch Quarter Tone Exhibition at Fenaa Alawwal Center in Riyadh

The Ministry of Culture is scheduled to launch the Quarter Tone exhibition next Wednesday at Fenaa Alawwal Center, where it will run through November 7. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 15:51

Culture

The conference highlights the pivotal role of the Arabic language in shaping cultural identity - SPA

Culture

KSGAAL Opens Fifth Annual International Conference on Arabic Language and Culture

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) opened its fifth annual international conference today in Riyadh, convening prominent researchers,…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 14:25

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Wednesday and Thursday will feature children’s crafts and storytelling activities, along with a family stargazing experience - SPA

Culture

AlUla Manara Marks World Space Week with Educational, Cultural Programs

AlUla Manara team, part of the Royal Commission for AlUla, will launch “World Space Week” events tomorrow, running through October 8, with educational and…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 14:21

Culture

Builders in Aseer used thick walls, narrow entrances, and tall structures for protection and storage, while some wooden doors were small and thick to enhance fortification - SPA

Culture

Stone Towers of Aseer: A Legacy of Defense and Storage

The “qasabat” (watchtowers) stand among houses and farms in several villages of old Aseer Region, bearing witness to an architectural tradition closely linked…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 14:19

Culture

Syrian Culture Minister Visits Madinah Research and Studies Center

Syrian Minister of Culture Mohammed Yassin Saleh visited on Thursday the Madinah Research and Studies Center, where he reviewed the center's scientific and…

Thursday 01/10 - 23:27

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Rybakina Withdraws from Wuhan with Injury after China Open Exit

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Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, returns a ball to Alina Charaeva, of Armenia, during the second round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)

Rybakina Withdraws from Wuhan with Injury after China Open Exit

World number one Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from this month's Wuhan Open due to a foot injury, tournament organizers said on Sunday, a day after the Kazakh…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 16:51

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04 October 2026, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur: Dutch Formula One driver Max Verstappen of team Red Bull Racing celebrate after winning the F1 Grand Prix of Bahrain in Malaysia at Sepang Circuit on Photo: Mohd Faizol Aziz/BERNAMA/dpa

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Verstappen Wins Rain-delayed Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won a chaotic rain-hit Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia on Sunday for his first victory of the season after the race start was delayed…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 16:14

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Ducati Lenovo Team rider Marc Marquez of Spain displays his Ducati team's 100th victory sticker at the Parc Ferme during the MotoGP Japanese Grand Prix at the Mobility Resort Motegi in Motegi, Tochigi prefecture on October 4, 2026. (Photo by Toshifumi KITAMURA / AFP)

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Marquez Wins Japanese GP to Cut Martin's Lead

Ducati's Marc Marquez won his fourth Japanese Grand Prix to complete a sprint-race double at the Motegi Circuit on Sunday and cut title rival Jorge Martin's…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 11:18

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Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus in action against Nikola Bartunkova of Czech Republic during their women’s singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, 04 October 2026. EPA/ANDRES MARTINEZ CASARES

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Sabalenka Knocked Out of China Open in Straight Sets by Nikola Bartunkova

Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka was bundled out in the third round of the China Open in straight sets by the Czech Republic's Nikola Bartunkova on Sunday. …

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 10:36

Sports

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain gives his wristband to a fan after his quarterfinal match against Denis Shapovalov of Canada during the Japan Open tennis tournament at Ariake Colosseum in Tokyo, Japan, 04 October 2026. EPA/KIYOSHI OTA

Sports

Alcaraz Through to Japan Open Semis after Shapovalov Injury

Carlos Alcaraz qualified for the semi-finals of the Japan Open on Sunday after an ailing Denis Shapovalov retired to hand the world number three a 7-6 (7/3), 2…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 10:13

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Tokyo Residents Fight for More Trees

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This picture taken on August 25, 2026 shows a woman crossing with her bike on a street in Tokyo. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

Tokyo Residents Fight for More Trees

One sweltering day in Tokyo, Kaoru Morimoto told friends she wasn't sure she could endure another summer in her neighborhood, where tree cover and the crucial…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 16:41

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The study was published in Science Advances. SPA

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KAUST, Oxford Develop Electronic Sensor to Detect Parkinson’s Markers in Blood

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), in collaboration with the University of Oxford, have developed a blood-based…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Sunday 04/10 - 16:28

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People commute along a road as haze from forest and land fires shrouds Palembang, South Sumatra on October 2, 2026. (Photo by AL ZULKIFLI / AFP)

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Sumatra Rhino Pregnancies Nurse Hope for Endangered Species' Future

Two critically endangered Sumatran rhinos have fallen pregnant at an Indonesian sanctuary, boosting hopes for the survival of one of the world's rarest and…

Asharq Al Awsat Sunday 04/10 - 10:25

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NASA’s Cassini spacecraft captured this image of Enceladus on Nov. 30, 2010. The shadow of the body of Enceladus on the lower portions of the jets is clearly visible (NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute)

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Could Alien Life Exist on One of Saturn’s Moons?

Aliens could live on a moon in our solar system, scientists have announced. Researchers have long been particularly excited about the possibility of life on…

Asharq Al Awsat (London) Sunday 04/10 - 07:53

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An array of slices of pizza al taglio at Frumentario (The New York Times)

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A Pizza Renaissance in Rome

Rome: By Anya von Bremzen The rectangles of pizza al taglio behind the counter of shoebox-size Frumentario, in Rome’s workaday San Giovanni district,…

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