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Business Saudi Arabia has been leading efforts to recover the global travel and tourism sector since launching its project to promote local tourism. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Travel, Tourism Summit Kicks off in Riyadh with Remarkable Participation of Women Leaders

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced details of the many inspirational women in philanthropy, business and government who will take the stage…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Interviews UK Ambassador to Yemen Richard Oppenheim

Oppenheim to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Problem Isn’t Houthis, It’s Their Destructive Behavior

The UK ambassador to Yemen, Richard Oppenheim, acknowledged that he has direct communication channels with the Houthis and confirmed that he had dined with the…

Badr Al-Qahtani (London)
Interviews AstraZeneca’s Chief Executive Officer, Sir Pascal Soriot

AstraZeneca’s CEO on Covid: ‘We Just Have to Adjust to it’

AstraZeneca’s Chief Executive Officer, Sir Pascal Soriot, told Asharq Al-Awsat in an interview that Covid-19 is not over “and we just have to adjust to it like…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Arab World Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Dr. Rashad al-Alimi convenes the virtual meeting on Thursday. (Saba)

Yemen Presidential Council: Iran Involved in Dhaba Port Attacks

Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) accused on Thursday Iran of being involved in the recent attacks on oil ports in the Hadramawt and Shabwa…

Ali Rabih (Aden)
Gulf Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Crown Prince Accredits Development Approach for Darin and Tarout Island 

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs, announced on Thursday the…

Asharq Al Awsat
Interviews  Yemeni Foreign Minister Ahmad Awad bin Mubarak (PHOTO CREDIT: Nawaf al-Mutairi)

Yemeni FM: Houthi Officials Involved in Crimes Blacklisted...Peace Is Their Enemy

The Yemeni government is preparing to blacklist several Houthi leaders and entities in implementation of its decision to classify the Iran-backed militia as a…

Badr Al-Qahtani (London)
Business Datuk Wan Zaidi Wan Abdullah, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (Photo: Yazeed al-Samrani)

Kuala Lumpur, Riyadh to Finalize 9 Development MoUs

A Malaysian diplomat revealed that discussions with Saudi Arabia were underway to finalize nine memoranda of understanding to enhance bilateral cooperation. …

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Features European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her opening speech at the Manama Dialogue on Nov. 18 (AFP)

Eight Reasons Behind European 'Belated Recognition' of Iran’s Threat

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen chose the Manama Dialogue platform to reveal an acknowledgement that the Europeans took a long time to …

Gulf King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairing the Saudi Cabinet session on Tuesday (SPA)

Saudi Cabinet Praises Efforts to Enhance Kingdom’s Global Economic Position

The Saudi Cabinet on Tuesday hailed the Kingdom’s keenness to communicate and strengthen relations with friendly countries as it continues playing a pivotal…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Gulf US Central Command Commander General Erik Kurilla. (Asharq Al-Awsat) 

CENTCOM Commander: We Are Committed to Our Military Cooperation with Riyadh 

US Central Command Commander General Erik Kurilla stressed his country’s commitment to consolidating cooperation and coordination between the US Central…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
World British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly speaks at the Manama conference. (International Institute for Strategic Studies)

Cleverly: We Will Continue to Take Action to Prevent Iran’s Destabilizing Activity in the Region 

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly stressed that London will continue to work with its allies to “take the necessary measures to prevent Iran’s…

Business Egypt’s International Cooperation Minister Rania Al-Mashat. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Egyptian Minister: We Worked With 100 Partners to Study Mechanisms Stimulating Fair Funding

International Cooperation Minister Rania Al-Mashat said that Egypt's most important success in hosting the COP27 climate conference was directing the world’s…