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Gulf Engineer Abdulmohsen Al Salem, Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Undersecretary for Umrah and Visit Affairs (Photo: Ghazi Mahdi)
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Hajj and Umrah: Expanded Options for Umrah Performers, No New Requirements for Arrivals from 170 Countries

Abdulmohsen Al Salem, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for Umrah and Visit Affairs, confirmed that there are no new requirements for Umrah,…

Said Al Abyad (Jeddah)
Arab World Members of Syria's newly formed People's Assembly attend the body's inaugural session, the first parliament session since the end of the rule of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, July 12, 2026. (Reuters)
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Syria Parliament Votes to Abolish Assad-Era Terrorism Court, Nullify Rulings

Syria's parliament voted on Wednesday ‌to abolish an Assad-era terrorism court and nullify the legal effects of its rulings, state-run Al-Ikhbariya TV reported…

Arab World A handout photo made available by the Palestinian President Office (PPO) shows Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) meeting with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) in Cairo, Egypt, 08 January 2024.File / EPA
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Egypt's Sisi Rejects Palestinian Displacement in Abbas Meeting

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi rejected on Wednesday any plans for Palestinian displacement, hours after Israel's defense minister said the army would…

Asharq Al Awsat
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, holding talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Al-Ittihadiya Palace in Cairo - SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince, Egyptian President Discuss Developments, Security of Navigation

Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks in Cairo on…

Asharq Al Awsat

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

Gulf The Kingdom reiterated its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the Two Holy Mosques. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

Saudi Arabia condemned on Wednesday the terrorist Houthi militia's launch of a hostile drone toward Makkah on Tuesday. A Foreign Ministry statement said the…

Asharq Al Awsat
World Iranian women walk in a street on the fourth anniversary of protests following Mahsa Amini's death in downtown Tehran, Iran, 16 September 2026. (EPA)
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Amnesty Says Iran Committed ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ in Crackdown on 2022 Protests

Iranian authorities committed crimes against humanity in the crackdown on 2022 protests that left hundreds dead, Amnesty International said Wednesday, adding…

World Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi delivers his speech at the opening ceremony of the Lanting Forum in Beijing, China, October 27, 2025. (Reuters)
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China Tells Iran FM Does Not Want Regional Tensions to Spread to Yemen, Red Sea

China encourages Iran and the US to remain rational, exercise restraint, return to the Islamabad memorandum and "engage in substantive consultations," Chinese…

US Charges Five Alleged Agents for Russia Over Assassination Plots

The seal of the US Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room in Washington, January 24, 2023. (Reuters)

Israel Will ‘Finish Job’ in Gaza and Remove Palestinians, Says Defense Minister

People gather as Civil Defense workers attempt to rescue those who are trapped beneath the rubble of a residential building that had been damaged in an earlier Israeli strike during the war and collapsed on Wednesday, in Gaza City, September 16, 2026. (Reuters)

House Votes for a Third Time to End the Iran War as Conflict Drags on

The US Capitol is seen from the Washington Monument, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Washington. (AP)

Pakistan PM Condemns in ‘Strongest Possible Terms’ Attack on Makkah

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. (Reuters)

War-Damaged Gaza Building Collapses, Killing 20 People Sheltering Inside

Ambulance crews transport injured Palestinians to Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza Strip, 15 September 2026. EPA/HAITHAM IMAD

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Tourists are seen at Saudi Arabia's AlUla. (SPA)

Saudi Tourism Minister Announces Launch of Second Edition of TOURISE Forum in March

One of the autonomous trucks (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Riyadh Opens the Way for Driverless Parcel Delivery

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa speaks at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai on Tuesday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Syria’s Al-Sharaa: Economic Transition Demands ‘Shock’ Decisions

A panel discussion at the Saudi Industry Forum in Jeddah (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Sudair Pharma: World’s Largest Insulin Plant Opens in Saudi Arabia in 2027

Intel believes the next phase in Saudi Arabia will be measured by the market’s ability to turn advanced computing into applications that generate real economic value (Adobe)

Intel to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia’s Next Challenge Is Not Computing Power, but Turning It Into Economic Value

A handout photo made available by the Lebanese Presidency press office shows Lebanese President Joseph Aoun (4-L) during a visit to southern Lebanon, 12 September 2026. (Lebanese Presidency press office)

Lebanese President Aiming for Achievements in Negotiations, Deals Cautiously with De-Escalation in South

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The Partial European Boycott Will Not Deter Israel

Ahmad Mahmoud Ajaj
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Yemen: A Battle to Restore the State

Dr. Abdel Monem Said
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Terrorism that Changed its Shape

Yousef Al-Dayni
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Investing in Innovation Where it Matters Most

Dr. Abdullah AlMoallem and Dr. Ons Al Khadra
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Djibouti and Yemen… a Memory of Migration Between the Two Shores of Bab Al-Mandeb

Dya-Eddine Said Bamakhrama
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Iraq First So that the Nation Does Not Turn into an Arena of Conflict

Mustafa al-Kadhimi
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The Issue Is Greater than Iran

Sawsan al-Shaer
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Citizens of the State of Google

Khalid Al-Bari
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On the Collapse of Reason and the Fracturing of Memory

Antoine Douaihy
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Palestine… The Old Guard and the Fear of Losing Control

Nabil Amr
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Policeman of the Two Straits?

Ghassan Charbel
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Democracy in Retreat… Its Adversaries on the Rise

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Attacks by the Houthis have escalated systematically, targeting Islamic holy sites and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia (SPA)

Houthis Continue Targeting Islamic Holy Sites, Arab Coalition Says Security of Two Holy Mosques Is a ‘Red Line’

Ghazi al-Harthi (Riyadh)

Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Attempted UAV Attack on Makkah

Arab League Secretary-General Condemns Attempted UAV Attack on Makkah

Hajj and Umrah: Expanded Options for Umrah Performers, No New Requirements for Arrivals from 170 Countries

Engineer Abdulmohsen Al Salem, Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Undersecretary for Umrah and Visit Affairs (Photo: Ghazi Mahdi)

Saudi Arabia Condemns Terrorist Houthi Militia's Hostile Drone Targeting Makkah

The Kingdom reiterated its legitimate right to take all necessary measures to defend the security of the Two Holy Mosques. (SPA)

MWL Condemns Houthi Militia Attacks on Makkah, Madinah

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Pakistan PM Condemns in ‘Strongest Possible Terms’ Attack on Makkah

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin (not pictured) at Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, September 2, 2025. (Reuters)

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Yemen’s interior minister warned that Iran was seeking to “militarize Bab al-Mandeb” through the Houthis. (Turky Al-Agili)

Yemen Interior Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iran Seeking to Militarize Bab al-Mandeb Through the Houthis

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)

US Warns Houthis Through Security Channels: We Are Not Negotiating with You

A soldier from the Yemeni armed forces in Taiz province. (AFP)

Syria Parliament Votes to Abolish Assad-Era Terrorism Court, Nullify Rulings

Members of Syria's newly formed People's Assembly attend the body's inaugural session, the first parliament session since the end of the rule of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, July 12, 2026. (Reuters)

Egypt's Sisi Rejects Palestinian Displacement in Abbas Meeting

A handout photo made available by the Palestinian President Office (PPO) shows Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas (L) meeting with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (R) in Cairo, Egypt, 08 January 2024.File / EPA

Aoun: Lebanon Wants Israel Security Deal, Hezbollah Disarmament Without Confrontation

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun speaks during an interview with AFP at the Presidential Palace in Baabda on September 15, 2026. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

Yemeni Government Forces Regroup to Shift the Momentum

Othman Mujalli, a member of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, inspects forces in Hajjah. (government media)

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A member of the civil protection team's dignified and safe burial service prepares to swab the body of a child suspected of having died from Ebola at the Butembo Unit Hospital morgue, in Butembo, North Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo, September 13, 2026. (Reuters)

WHO Eyes ‘Encouraging’ Signs in DR Congo Fight Against Ebola

Netanyahu’s Party Seeks to Impede Israeli Expat Voting

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu greets supporters after delivering a statement to members of the press, in Jerusalem, September 8, 2026. (Reuters)

Putin Casts Parliamentary Election as Barometer of Support for War, Urges Russians to Vote

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to the Head of the Russian Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) Anna Popova at the Kremlin in Moscow, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. (Vyacheslav Prokofyev/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

UN Chief Sounds Alarm on AI Risk After Trump Plays It Down

09 September 2026, US, New York: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addresses attendees at the Peace Bell Ceremony marking the International Day of Peace during his final year as secretary-general. (dpa)

Sweden Expels Iran Embassy Employee, Summons Ambassador

A Swedish flag hangs outside a store on a busy street as visitors walk past in the background in the old town of Stockholm, Sweden, July 14, 2023 REUTERS/Tom Little/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

Amnesty Says Iran Committed ‘Crimes Against Humanity’ in Crackdown on 2022 Protests

Iranian women walk in a street on the fourth anniversary of protests following Mahsa Amini's death in downtown Tehran, Iran, 16 September 2026. (EPA)

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The Saudi Capital Market Authority’s headquarters in Riyadh (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Money Market Funds Face Investment Reshuffle

Mohammed al-Mutairi (Riyadh)

Saudi Tourism Minister Announces Launch of Second Edition of TOURISE Forum in March

Tourists are seen at Saudi Arabia's AlUla. (SPA)

Riyadh Opens the Way for Driverless Parcel Delivery

One of the autonomous trucks (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Strait of Hormuz Ship Crossings Remain in Single Digits

FILE PHOTO: Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, September 2, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Türkiye 2027 Inflation Target Realistic, Minister Says

People shop at the Eminonu district of Istanbul, Türkiye, April 25, 2025. (Reuters)

Bahrain's Alba Says Produces 1.3 Million Tons Per Year of Aluminium

The Bahraini capital (Reuters)

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Lebanon Returns 37 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Egypt

Culture An artifact dating back to the Egyptian Pharaonic civilization, illegally smuggled out of Egypt, is displayed during a ceremony marking its handover to Egypt at the Lebanese National Museum in Beirut, Lebanon, 16 September 2026. (EPA)

Lebanon Returns 37 Artifacts Smuggled Out of Egypt

Lebanon on Wednesday returned to Egypt dozens of pharaonic artifacts that had been seized from the Beirut port years earlier. "Thirty-seven antiquities…

Culture The cultural sector's participation in the forum underscores the Ministry of Culture's interest in technological developments - SPA
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Cultural Sector Participates in UNESCO Global Forum on Ethics of AI in Riyadh

The cultural sector is participating in the fourth edition of the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Riyadh, taking part in…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The festival features a curated selection of Saudi films - SPA
Culture

Ithra Unveils 96th Saudi National Day Celebrations

The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) will celebrate the 96th Saudi National Day with a five-day program of diverse cultural events running from…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture A street in Ostia, the ancient seaport of Rome, Italy, at the mouth of the river Tiber, is pictured in this photograph released on September 14, 2026. (Tom Brughmans/Handout via Reuters)
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Study Shows Marvels of the Roman Empire’s Road Network

Augustus, ancient Rome's first emperor, placed a gilded monument called the Milliarium Aureum, or Golden Milestone, in the Roman Forum in 20 BC to mark the…

Culture AlUla is home to more than 4.2 million palm trees covering 16,484 hectares - SPA
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On Arab Palm Day, AlUla Celebrates Agricultural Heritage Spanning Generations

Palm trees are an integral part of AlUla Governorate's agricultural landscape and social and economic history. They remain a prominent feature of the…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Retired Great Nadal to Play in Exhibition Matches

Sports Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal takes part in a training session in Manacor on the Spanish Balearic Island of Mallorca on January 30, 2013. (AFP)

Retired Great Nadal to Play in Exhibition Matches

Retired Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal will return to the court in front of a crowd for the first time since retirement in October to celebrate his academy…

Sports Football - Premier League - Manchester United v Manchester City - Old Trafford, Manchester, Britain - September 13, 2026 Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca celebrates with Enzo Fernandez after the match. (Reuters)
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Maresca Defends VAR Officials After Man City Benefit from Error

Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca on Wednesday expressed sympathy for VAR officials after his team benefited from a clear error in their 1-0 win against…

Sports Bologna's coach Domenico Tedesco during the Italian Serie A soccer match Bologna FC vs US Sassuolo at Renato Dall'Ara stadium in Bologna, Italy, 6 September 2026. EPA/ELISABETTA BARACCHI
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Bologna Fires Coach after Just 4 Matches, Hires Raffaele Palladino on Deal to 2029

Bologna fired coach Domenico Tedesco on Wednesday after just four Serie A matches and replaced him with Raffaele Palladino. Sunday’s loss at Napoli left…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2024 General view of McLaren's Lando Norris during practice. (Reuters)
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Monaco to Become One of a Record 10 F1 Sprint Weekends in 2027

Monaco's tight and twisty streets will host a Formula One sprint for the first time next season with a record 10 race weekends, including the scheduled opener…

Sports Tottenham's head coach Roberto De Zerbi reacts during the third-round English Football League soccer match between Liverpool and Tottenham in Liverpool, England, Tuesday Sept. 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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De Zerbi: 'Suffering' Spurs Will Win Many Games When They Finally Click

Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto de Zerbi is convinced that his team will score a lot more goals and pick up wins once they finally click, despite a 3-1 loss…

Asharq Al Awsat

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Satellites Show Earth Lost More Than 12 Trillion Tons of Ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 Years

Varieties Two groups from the Poseidon Expeditions tour company look at a glacier in the Scoresby Sund, Sept. 7, 2023, in Greenland. (AP)

Satellites Show Earth Lost More Than 12 Trillion Tons of Ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 Years

About 12.5 trillion tons (11.3 trillion metric tons) of ice from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, which is enough frozen water to…

Varieties Elderly people rest under the shade of a tree in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014. (AP)
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Centenarians Living in Japan Exceed 100,000 for the First Time

The number of people aged 100 or older in Japan surpassed a record 100,000 this year, the latest government figures show, underscoring the country's rapidly…

Varieties FILE PHOTO: A diplodocus skeleton named "Misty" is seen at Summers Place Auctions in Billingshurst, southern England November 25, 2013. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo
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Spanish Scientists Find 1st Evidence of Diplodocus Dinosaur in Europe

Spanish paleontologists say they have found the first evidence that Diplodocus, the iconic long-necked dinosaur, once roamed Europe, according to research…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties The lion's mane jellyfish was spotted near the Pembrokeshire coast (Getty)
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Giant Jellyfish Surprises Free Diver Off Welsh Coastline

A free diver has said he “couldn’t believe his luck” after spotting a giant jellyfish off the Welsh coastline. Iestyn Morgan, from Pembrokeshire, said the…

Asharq Al Awsat (London)
Varieties Children who began reading for pleasure early in life showed benefits including better attention, memory and executive functioning (University of Cambridge)
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Reading for Pleasure Protects Brain from Cognitive Decline

Reading for pleasure is linked to better mental health, greater empathy and a lower risk of dementia, according to a new study led by scientists at the…

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