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Microsoft Saudi Head Affirms Kingdom Entering AI Execution Phase

Riyadh’s hosting of the Microsoft AI Tour this week delivered a headline with concrete weight: customers will be able to run cloud workloads from a local Azure…

Nassim Ramadan (Riyadh)
Arab World People stand outside a closed court during a nationwide strike in Tunis, Tunisia November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi
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Appeal Trial of Tunisia Jailed Prominent Lawyer Starts

The appeal trial of a prominent Tunisian lawyer jailed on anti-terror charges started on Thursday, after the judge rejected the defense's demand of his…

Asharq Al Awsat
Technology Men pose with smartphones in front of displayed Whatsapp logo in this illustration September 14, 2017. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/File Photo
Technology

Russia Confirms Ban on WhatsApp, Says No Plans to Block Google

Russia has blocked the popular messaging service WhatsApp over its failure to comply with local legislation, the Kremlin said Thursday, urging its 100 million…

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World The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system intercepts missiles during an Iranian attack on Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)
World

2 Israelis Charged with Using Classified Military Information to Place Bets

Two Israelis have been charged with using classified military information to place bets on how future events will unfold, Israeli authorities said Thursday,…

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Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Says the US and Iran Showing Flexibility on Nuclear Deal

World FILE PHOTO: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/File Photo

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Says the US and Iran Showing Flexibility on Nuclear Deal

Asharq Al Awsat
Business Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo
Business

Oil Prices Edge Lower as IEA Reduces Demand Forecast

Oil prices slipped on Thursday as investors weighed the International Energy Agency's lowering of its global oil demand forecast for 2026 against potential…

Asharq Al Awsat
Arab World Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani 
Arab World

Al-Zindani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Govt to Move to Aden Soon, Foreign Ministry Retained to Complete Reforms

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani, has signaled the first concrete move by his newly sworn-in government, announcing that it…

Badr Al-Qahtani (Riyadh)

Deaths in Iran's Crackdown on Protests Reach at Least 7,000

Policemen stand guard during an annual rally marking 1979 Iranian Revolution as a woman walks at right at the Azadi (Freedom) St. Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Israel President Says at End of Visit Antisemitism in Australia 'Frightening'

Israel's President Isaac Herzog reacts during a Jewish community event in Melbourne on February 12, 2026. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

Syria Affirms Deep Ties with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Ambassador to Damascus Dr. Faisal Al-Mujfel visits the Kingdom’s pavilion, guest of honor at the Damascus International Book Fair (Saudi Embassy account). 

US Forces Withdraw from Syria's Al-Tanf Base

An American soldier shakes hands with a member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Al-Tanf region - December 28, 2024 (US Army)

UN: Syria's President and 2 Top Ministers Were Targets of 5 Foiled Assassination Attempts

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gestures speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 28 January 2026. MAXIM SHIPENKOV/Pool via REUTERS

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Palestinian boys walk near a landfill, in Gaza City, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Gaza Factions Tighten Security with Safe Movement, Tracking Collaborators

Saudi Health Minister: We Act Proactively on Health Risks

Saudi Health Minister: We Act Proactively on Health Risks

01 November 2024, Lebanon, Beirut: A picture of assassinated Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah is displayed in front of rubble of flattened building caused by Israeli air raids on Beirut southern suburb. Photo: Marwan Naamani/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa

Hezbollah's Installment Payments for Shelter Reveal Depth of Financial Crisis

The Saudi 100 Brands program, a flagship initiative of the Saudi Fashion Commission, supports emerging Saudi designers. SPA

‘Saudi 100 Brands’ Showcases Heritage-Inspired Fashion Presentation at Saudi Cup 2026

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister meets with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Makkah. (SPA file)

Somali President to Asharq Al-Awsat: Working with Saudi-led Partners to Void Israel’s Somaliland Recognition

Chairman of the National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI) Serhii Pashynskyi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

NAUDI Chairman to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine Aims to Resume, Expand Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

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Ethiopia and Sudan: The Intersections of Regional War and Security

Osman Mirghani
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The Red Lines 

Jumah Boukleb
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Awaiting ‘False Prophets’!

Hazem Saghieh
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Whose Interests Does a Partition of Iran Serve?

Eyad Abu Shakra
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Al-Sharaa Through Lebanese Eyes

Ghassan Charbel
Author

New START Comes to an End, World without Nuclear Restrictions Begins

Emile Ameen
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Iran: The Contractual Crisis Between State and Society

Mustafa Fahs
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Unpacking the Assassination of Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi

Jebril Elabidi
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US and Iran: Back from the Brink

Amir Taheri
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The Arguments For and Against Intervention in Iran

Hazem Saghieh
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Is a Ceasefire Imminent in Sudan?

Osman Mirghani
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Beyond Turkish Mediation Between the US and Iran!

Huda al-Husseini
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (SPA)

Saudi Leadership Condoles Governor General of Canada over School Shooting

Asharq Al Awsat (Gulf)

Saudi Health Minister: We Act Proactively on Health Risks

Saudi Health Minister: We Act Proactively on Health Risks

SDRPY Hosts Yemen Partners Group with UN and International Participation

Officials are seen at the SDRPY-hosted meeting in Riyadh. (SPA)

Saudi Foreign Minister Receives Letter on Bilateral Ties from Russian Counterpart

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji and Russian Ambassador to the Kingdom Sergey Kozlov meet in Riyadh on Wednesday. (SPA)

NAUDI Chairman to Asharq Al-Awsat: Ukraine Aims to Resume, Expand Defense Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Chairman of the National Association of Ukrainian Defense Industries (NAUDI) Serhii Pashynskyi. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Leadership Congratulates President of Iran on National Day 

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

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People stand outside a closed court during a nationwide strike in Tunis, Tunisia November 22, 2018. REUTERS/Zoubeir Souissi

Appeal Trial of Tunisia Jailed Prominent Lawyer Starts

Asharq Al Awsat

At Least 21 Drown in Nile Boat Sinking in Sudan

At least 21 people drowned when a boat sank in the Nile River in northern Sudan, according to the local state government and eyewitnesses interviewed by AFP. (REUTERS)

Syria Affirms Deep Ties with Saudi Arabia

Saudi Ambassador to Damascus Dr. Faisal Al-Mujfel visits the Kingdom’s pavilion, guest of honor at the Damascus International Book Fair (Saudi Embassy account). 

Al-Zindani to Asharq Al-Awsat: Govt to Move to Aden Soon, Foreign Ministry Retained to Complete Reforms

Yemen’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dr. Shaya Al-Zindani 

US Forces Withdraw from Syria's Al-Tanf Base

An American soldier shakes hands with a member of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in the Al-Tanf region - December 28, 2024 (US Army)

UN: Syria's President and 2 Top Ministers Were Targets of 5 Foiled Assassination Attempts

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa gestures speaking with Russian President Vladimir Putin during their meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, 28 January 2026. MAXIM SHIPENKOV/Pool via REUTERS

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The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system intercepts missiles during an Iranian attack on Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

2 Israelis Charged with Using Classified Military Information to Place Bets

Asharq Al Awsat

WhatsApp Accuses Russia of Trying to Fully Block its Service

FILED - 21 January 2022, Berlin: The icon of Whatsapp is seen on the screen of a smartphone. Photo: Fabian Sommer/Deutsche Presse-Agentur GmbH/dpa

Israel President Says at End of Visit Antisemitism in Australia 'Frightening'

Israel's President Isaac Herzog reacts during a Jewish community event in Melbourne on February 12, 2026. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP)

Türkiye’s Foreign Minister Says the US and Iran Showing Flexibility on Nuclear Deal

FILE PHOTO: Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during an interview with Reuters at the 23rd edition of the annual Doha Forum, in Doha, Qatar, December 6, 2025. REUTERS/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/File Photo

Russia Strikes Heating in Kyiv, Kills Two in East Ukraine

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, emergency services personnel work to extinguish a fire at a house following a Russian air attack in Barvinkove, Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

Deaths in Iran's Crackdown on Protests Reach at Least 7,000

Policemen stand guard during an annual rally marking 1979 Iranian Revolution as a woman walks at right at the Azadi (Freedom) St. Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

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Mawani Reports 2.01% Increase in Container Throughput for January 2026

Mawani Reports 2.01% Increase in Container Throughput for January 2026

Asharq Al Awsat

Oil Prices Edge Lower as IEA Reduces Demand Forecast

Oil platforms and pumpjacks at Lake Maracaibo, in Cabimas, Venezuela, January 26, 2026. REUTERS/Leonardo Fernandez Viloria/File Photo

Saudi Aramco Reportedly Sells Oil from Jafurah Field as Huge Project Starts

Saudi Aramco's Jafurah project. Photo: Aramco

Industry Ministry: Saudi Arabia Saw 220% Surge in Mining Licenses in 2025

The surge highlights the appeal of the mining investment environment in the Kingdom. SPA

UK Economy Barely Grew in Q4 as Budget Uncertainty Weighed

The financial district of the City of London (Reuters)

Gold Eases as Strong US Jobs Data Tempers Fed Rate‑cut Expectations

FILE PHOTO: An employee places ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom at the Novosibirsk precious metals refining and manufacturing plant in the Siberian city of Novosibirsk, Russia, September 15, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo

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Türkiye's Central Bank Lifts 2026 Inflation Forecasts

Culture Türkiye's Central Bank headquarters is seen in Ankara, Türkiye in this January 24, 2014 file photo. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Türkiye's Central Bank Lifts 2026 Inflation Forecasts

Türkiye's central bank on Thursday increased its estimates for inflation as officials try to rein in soaring price increases that have weighed on the economy…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture The prince met with a group of talented young men and women from AlUla active in various artistic and cultural fields - SPA
Culture

Prince of Wales Explores AlUla Arts Festival, Engages with Local Artists

AlUla Arts Festival captured the interest of the Prince of Wales and heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Saudi Cinema Expands International Footprint at Berlin Festival
Culture

Saudi Cinema Expands International Footprint at Berlin Festival

The Film Commission took part in the 76th Berlin International Film Festival, held from February 12 to 22, to showcase its key achievements in advancing the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Culture Saudi Arabia, UK Announce 2029 as Saudi-UK Year of Culture
Culture

Saudi Arabia, UK Announce 2029 as Saudi-UK Year of Culture

The Saudi Ministry of Culture and the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport have announced the year 2029 as the official Saudi-UK Year of Culture,…

Culture The visit reflects the depth of Saudi-British relations and their growing cooperation in culture, arts, environmental sustainability, and human capability development. (SPA)
Culture

Prince William Visits Historic, Natural Sites in AlUla Accompanied by Saudi Culture Minister

Britain’s Prince William visited a number of historic, natural, and cultural sites in Saudi Arabia’s AlUla, accompanied by Saudi Minister of Culture and…

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Thomas Tuchel Extends Contract as England Coach Until Euro 2028

Sports Soccer Football - Premier League - Liverpool v Manchester City - Anfield, Liverpool, Britain - February 8, 2026 England manager Thomas Tuchel in the stands REUTERS/Phil Noble

Thomas Tuchel Extends Contract as England Coach Until Euro 2028

Thomas Tuchel has signed a new contract that will see him remain head coach of the England national football team through to the end of Euro 2028 in the UK and…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports (FILES) Ukraine's Vladyslav Heraskevych wears a helmet which depicts Ukrainian sportsmen and women, victims of his country's war with Russia, as he takes part in the skeleton men's training session at Cortina Sliding Center during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Cortina d'Ampezzo on February 9, 2026. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Sports

Ukraine Skeleton Racer Disqualified from Olympics over Memorial Helmet

Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych was disqualified from the Winter Olympics on Thursday after refusing to back down over his banned helmet, which…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Wolverhampton Wanderers - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - February 11, 2026 Nottingham Forest manager Sean Dyche reacts Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Sports

Premier League's Nottingham Forest Fires Head Coach Sean Dyche

Nottingham Forest has fired Sean Dyche and the Premier League team is looking for its fourth head coach of the season. Dyche was relieved of his duties…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi waves to supporters before a friendly soccer match between Inter Miami and Atlético Nacional at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellín, Colombia, 31 January 2026. EPA/Carlos Ortega
Sports

Messi Suffers Muscle Strain, Miami Reschedule Preseason Finale

Inter Miami’s ‌Lionel Messi did not participate in training on Wednesday due ​to a muscle strain in his left hamstring, with his injury leading to the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Sports (FILES) Tottenham Hotspur's Danish head coach Thomas Frank gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Burnley and Tottenham Hotspur at Turf Moor in Burnley, north-west England on January 24, 2026. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)/
Sports

Tottenham Hotspur Sack Head Coach Thomas Frank

Thomas Frank was fired by Tottenham on Wednesday after only eight months in charge and with his team just five points above the relegation zone in the Premier…

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Greece's Cycladic Islands Swept Up in Concrete Fever

Varieties Real estate fever has broken out across Greece's Cyclades archipelago, threatening to destroy its picturesque landscapes. Aris MESSINIS / AFP

Greece's Cycladic Islands Swept Up in Concrete Fever

On the sloping shoreline of the Greek Aegean island of Milos, a vast construction site has left a gaping wound into the island's trademark volcanic rock. The…

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Varieties Doctor of Biological Sciences Roman Ivannikov, Head of the Department of Tropical and Subtropical Plants of the Gryshko National Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, speaks during an AFP interview in the garden's main greenhouse in Kyiv on February 11, 2026. (Photo by Genya SAVILOV / AFP)
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Kyiv Botanical Garden's Plants Wither Due to Frost, Power Cuts

Roman Ivannikov has spent around 30 years pampering orchids, azaleas and figs at Ukraine's National Botanical Garden, but power cuts triggered by Russian…

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Varieties Cancer charities and doctors say sunbeds are linked to higher rates of melanoma and other skin cancers (Getty images) 
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Sunbed Ads Spreading Harmful Misinformation

Harmful misinformation claiming sunbeds offer health benefits in winter is being spread by tanning companies on social media, the BBC has found. BBC…

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Varieties A flooded area in Ceira, Coimbra, Portugal, February 11, 2026. (Reuters)
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Rain Further Batters Storm-Hit Portugal, Thousands Evacuated

More ‌heavy rain flooded several rural areas in the north of storm-battered Portugal on Wednesday, leaving levees at risk of bursting around the medieval…

Varieties A helicopter battles a forest fire in the Biobio region, where multiple wildfires have prompted emergency evacuations, in Florida, Chile, January 21, 2026. (Reuters)
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Record Heat and Raging Fires Ring in 2026 Across the Southern Hemisphere 

From Argentina to Australia to South Africa, record heat and raging wildfires are rampaging through the Southern Hemisphere at the start of 2026, with…

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