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AlUla Joins Five Saudi Cities in IMD Smart City Index 2025

AlUla has been included in the Smart City Index 2025, issued by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD), alongside five other Saudi cities…

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People collect food at a location set up by a local humanitarian organization to donate meals and medication to people displaced by the war in Sudan, in Meroe in the country's Northern State, on January 9, 2025. (Photo by AFP)

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Red Cross Concerned by Drone Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in Sudan

The Red Cross raised alarm on Thursday at the growing use of drone attacks by warring parties on hospitals, electricity and water infrastructure in Sudan,…

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Russian-American dual citizen Ksenia Karelina, accused of treason for making a donation to a charity supporting Ukraine, attends a court hearing in Yekaterinburg, Russia August 15, 2024. REUTERS/Dmitry Chasovitin/

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US and Russia Swap Prisoners

Russia released a dual Russian-US citizen jailed for donating to a charity providing aid to Ukraine, her lawyer said on Thursday, in what the Wall Street…

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Business

Saudi Ports See 13.61% Growth in Container Volume in March 2025

Ports overseen by the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) reported a 13.61% increase in handled containers in March 2025, reaching 699,928 TEUs, compared to 616,079…

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Asia Shares Jump after US Stocks Soared to Historic Gains When Trump Paused Most of His Tariffs

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A screen displays a trading chart on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City after the White House announced a 90-day pause & lowered 10% reciprocal tariff for other countries, US, April 9, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

Asia Shares Jump after US Stocks Soared to Historic Gains When Trump Paused Most of His Tariffs

World markets soared on Thursday, with Japan’s benchmark jumping more than 9%, as investors welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to put his sharp…

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China's Yuan Hits Post Financial Crisis Low as Trade War Ramps Up Thursday 10/04 - 07:31

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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan attends an interview with Reuters, in Brussels, Belgium April 4, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

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Turkey, Israel Have Begun Talks to Avoid Clashes in Syria

Turkish and Israeli officials began talks on Wednesday aimed at preventing unwanted incidents in Syria, where militaries of the two regional powers are active,…

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09 April 2025, Iran, Tehran: Iranian President Maspud Pezeshkian (C) visits an exhibition showcasing Iran's nuclear achievements during a ceremony marking Iran's Atomic Technology Day in Tehran. Photo: Iranian Presidency/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

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Iran Says External Threats Could Lead to Expulsion of IAEA Inspectors

Iran may suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog if external threats continue, an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader said on Thursday, after US…

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Israeli Strike on Gaza Apartment Building Kills at Least 23

09 April 2025, Palestinian Territories, Gaza: Palestinians inspect the rubble of a building following an Israeli strike on a residential area in Gaza City's Shujaiyya neighborhood, on April 9, 2025. Photo: Omar Ashtawy/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Opens Presidential Bid Following Yoon's Ouster

People watch a TV screen showing former South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung announces his presidential bid via a video message at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Kiev Accuses Moscow of Launching New Offensive to Create Buffer Zone

Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv [Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine via AFP]

Washington Rejects ‘Chinese Influence’ in Panama Canal

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Panama Canal Authority Administrator Ricaurte Vasquez, and Southcom Commander Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey during a tour of the Panama Canal’s Miraflores Locks in Panama City, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AFP)

Egyptian-American Discussions Address Red Sea Tensions

An American fighter jet launches from the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman to conduct strikes against Houthi targets. (Reuters)

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Saudi Arabia Unveils 8-Million-Year-Old Longest Climate Record

Tariq Saleh during a virtual meeting with Republican Guard brigades in 2022 (X)

Tariq Saleh to Asharq Al-Awsat: Yemen Will Not Be Arena for Settling Foreign Scores

A large gathering of media professionals and participants enriched the forum’s events. (Ministry of Sports)

Al-Mouallimi at the Investment Forum: SRMG Committed to Advancing Saudi Sports Media

A UNIFIL patrol in the border town of Kfar Kila in southern Lebanon, April 6 (AFP)

Hezbollah Mulls Handing Its Heavy Weapons to Lebanese Army

This handout photo released by the US Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) shows a US F/A-18 Super Hornet attack fighter jet taking off from the US Navy's Nimitz-class USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier at sea on March 16, 2025. (Photo by Hunter DAY / DVIDS / AFP)

Yemeni Minister to Asharq Al-Awsat: Houthis Have Lost Nearly 30% of their Military Capabilities

Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. Reuters file photo

Saudi Energy Minister Announces New 8 Arabian Oil, 6 Natural Gas Discoveries

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Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met Wednesday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (SPA)

Saudi FM Meets with US Secretary of State, US National Security Advisor

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Saudi King Receives Message from Liberia’s President

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud

Saudi FM Meets with Italian Senate Foreign Affairs President

Saudi Arabia’s Relief Campaign Continues to Provide Aid in Palestine, Syria

Trucks near Jordan’s Jaber Border Crossing en route to the Syrian capital as part of the air and land relief bridges (SPA)

Saudi Military Personnel Graduate from US THAAD Missile Defense Training Program

Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces Graduate Second Unit at Fort Bliss Base in the US. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Foreign Minister Arrives in United States

Saudi FM Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah talks to journalists during a joint press conference with his Pakistani counterpart at the foreign ministry in Islamabad, Pakistan, 16 April 2024. (EPA)

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Red Cross Concerned by Drone Attacks on Critical Infrastructure in Sudan

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

Turkey, Israel Have Begun Talks to Avoid Clashes in Syria

Tariq Saleh to Asharq Al-Awsat: Yemen Will Not Be Arena for Settling Foreign Scores

Israeli Strike on Gaza Apartment Building Kills at Least 23

Hezbollah Mulls Handing Its Heavy Weapons to Lebanese Army

Egyptian-American Discussions Address Red Sea Tensions

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US and Russia Swap Prisoners

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

Iran Says External Threats Could Lead to Expulsion of IAEA Inspectors

South Korean Opposition Leader Lee Opens Presidential Bid Following Yoon's Ouster

Kiev Accuses Moscow of Launching New Offensive to Create Buffer Zone

Washington Rejects ‘Chinese Influence’ in Panama Canal

Trump Pauses Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days, Raises Taxes on Chinese Imports

A crane lifts an imports container from the cargo ship Epaminondas while it is docked at the Port of Baltimore, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP)

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Saudi Ports See 13.61% Growth in Container Volume in March 2025

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King Khalid International Airport Ranks 24th Globally in Skytrax 2025 List

A Saudi man checks the flight timings at the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 16, 2021. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri

Gold Prices Extend Gains as US-China Trade War Escalates

FILE PHOTO: Gold bars are displayed at a gold jewelry shop in the northern Indian city of Chandigarh May 8, 2012. REUTERS/Ajay Verma/File Photo

Asia Shares Jump after US Stocks Soared to Historic Gains When Trump Paused Most of His Tariffs

China's Yuan Hits Post Financial Crisis Low as Trade War Ramps Up

A Chinese Yuan banknote, US and Chinese flags are seen in this illustration taken, April 4, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Trump Hits Back with Tariffs of 125%, after China Raises Its Tariff on US Goods to 84%

A general view shows the Huangpu River and the financial district in Shanghai on April 9, 2025. (AFP)

Culture

King Salman Global Academy Launches Arabic Equestrian Glossary

Culture

King Salman Global Academy Launches Arabic Equestrian Glossary

The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), in collaboration with the Equestrian Authority, has launched an Arabic glossary of equestrian…

Asharq Al Awsat since 33 minutes

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The four-day event continues until Saturday - SPA

Culture

'Your Passport to the World' Showcases Sudanese Culture in Al-Khobar

Al-Khobar Governorate is hosting the "Your Passport to the World" festival, a four-day event that opened on Wednesday and continues until Saturday. It…

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Culture

Saudi Ministry of Culture Appoints Douglas Gautier as CEO of Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park

The Saudi Ministry of Culture announced on Wednesday the appointment of Douglas Gautier as CEO of the Royal Arts Complex at King Salman Park in Riyadh Region…

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Vibes AlUla Opens Registration for AlUla Rowad Camp for Artisans

Vibes AlUla has opened registration for its AlUla Rowad Camp, tailored for artisans and creatives in the fields of arts and handicrafts, SPA reported. The…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 09/04 - 15:21

Culture

International Cultural Festival in Madinah Highlights Global Traditions

The Islamic University of Madinah will host the 13th International Cultural Festival from April 13 to 19, featuring over 100 pavilions and more than 150…

Asharq Al Awsat Wednesday 09/04 - 10:31

Sports

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Pull off 3-goal Rally to Top LAFC, Make CONCACAF Champions Cup Semis

Sports

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring on a penalty kick against the Los Angeles FC during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League Quarterfinal Match at Chase Stadium, Wednesday, April 9, 2025 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Pull off 3-goal Rally to Top LAFC, Make CONCACAF Champions Cup Semis

Down 1-0 on the scoreboard, down 2-0 in total goals in the series and needing three goals to advance, Inter Miami needed a most unlikely rally. Lionel Messi…

Asharq Al Awsat since 58 minutes

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Sports

Salah Getting Closer to New Liverpool Deal, Reports

Liverpool are making progress on talks over a new contract for Mohamed Salah and the Premier League leaders are increasingly confident he will stay at Anfield…

Asharq Al Awsat since 1 hour

Sports

AlUla to Host Inaugural Arabian Warrior AlUla in May

AlUla is set to host the inaugural Arabian Warrior AlUla from May 8 - 10, 2025, attracting athletes, adventure seekers, and fitness enthusiasts for a series of…

Asharq Al Awsat since 2 hours

Sports

Al-Mouallimi at the Investment Forum: SRMG Committed to Advancing Saudi Sports Media

The Sports Investment Forum concluded its sessions on Wednesday, featuring high-level participation from global leaders in the field of sports investment. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh) Thursday 10/04 - 09:32

Sports

Soccer spectators attend the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Leicester City at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Sports

Man City Freezes Ticket Prices amid Growing Fan Disgruntlement

Amid growing disgruntlement among its fans, Manchester City announced Wednesday the club is freezing ticket prices for the 2025-26 season. City said the price…

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Wildlife Center Releases 25 Endangered Species in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve

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The released animals included five Arabian oryxes, 15 sand gazelles, two steppe eagles, and three Egyptian vultures - SPA

Wildlife Center Releases 25 Endangered Species in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve

The National Center for Wildlife, in cooperation with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority, has released 25 endangered native…

Asharq Al Awsat since 34 minutes

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Saudi Artist Presents Unique Art Collection at Art Week Riyadh

As part of Art Week Riyadh, organized by the Visual Arts Commission from April 6 to 13, Saudi artist Jassim Al-Dhamin is presenting a collection of artworks…

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General view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (SPA)

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Over 500 Media Professionals at 'Riyadh Tour' for Arabian Horses

The "Riyadh Tour", the fourth stage of the Global Champions Arabians Tour taking place in Riyadh, set a major record in the number of registered media…

Asharq Al Awsat since 3 hours

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Australia's remote, uninhabited outposts were slugged with US levies - AFP

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Not Just Penguins on Antarctic Islands Hit by Trump Tariffs

A pair of sub-Antarctic volcanic islands unexpectedly hit by Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs may be the world's most inhospitable spot for international trade…

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Saudi Arabia Unveils 8-Million-Year-Old Longest Climate Record

The Saudi Heritage Commission has unveiled new evidence of recurrent humid periods that shaped the Arabian Peninsula’s climate over the past 8 million years. …

Omar Badawi (Riyadh) since 4 hours

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