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Interviews ENGIE CEO Catherine MacGregor (Asharq Al-Awsat)

ENGIE: We Are Working with Saudi Arabia to Transition to Carbon-Neutral Economy

ENGIE CEO Catherine MacGregor affirmed that her company’s work in Saudi Arabia aligns with the Kingdom’s national transformation plan, Vision 2030, and its…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Riyadh)
Arab World One of the displaced persons camp to which Yemenis fled to escape the oppression of the Houthis (Twitter)

Food Security Improves for Yemenis

A recent report by the World Food Program (WFP) painted a different picture for food security in Yemen. The organization predicted that the food security…

Mohammed Nasser (Aden)
Business Abdullah Alsalem, PIF’S head of strategy and planning

PIF Focuses on Achieving ‘Impact’ for Saudi Economy Development

The Saudi Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) strategy focuses on achieving economic impact through operable sectors, said Abdullah Alsalem, PIF’s head of strategy…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Riyadh)
Business President of Boeing International Sir Michael Arthur. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Boeing CEO to Asharq Al-Awsat: Aviation Industry Is Recovering, FII Came at an Important Time

President of Boeing International Sir Michael Arthur said that the aviation industry was recovering and in good condition, stressing its vitality for the…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Riyadh)
Arab World A picture shows a view of the Lebanese Parliament convened for the 4th session to elect a new President in Beirut on October 24, 2022. (AFP)

Aoun Signals Possibility of Approving Govt Resignation, Plunging Lebanon Deeper into Vacuum

Outgoing Lebanese President Michel Aoun stirred debate on Thursday when he said he may approve the resignation of the government should a new one not be formed…

Youssef Diab (Beirut)
Arab World In this photo released by Lebanon's official government photographer Dalati Nohra, Lebanese President Michel Aoun, right, receives from US Envoy for Energy Affairs Amos Hochstein, the US-brokered deal setting a maritime border between Lebanon and Israel, at the presidential palace, in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022. (Dalati Nohra via AP)

Lebanon, Israel Sign ‘Historic’ Deal for Maritime Border Demarcation

Lebanon and Israel ended ten years of US-mediated indirect negotiations for demarcating maritime borders by striking a “historic” deal on Thursday. With UN…

Asharq Al Awsat (Beirut)
Arab World An Ethiopian migrant with his family who was flown back to his country by the International Organization for Migration from Yemen (United Nations)

IOM Report: African Migrants Remain Victim of Abuse in Yemen

African migrants remain the victims of widespread violations committed by smugglers in Yemen. Sexual abuse against male and female migrants, including children…

Mohammed Nasser (Aden)
Business More than 6,000 participants are attending the Future Investment Initiative forum in Riyadh. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Future Investment Initiative: Innovation Is Key to Enhancing Global Human Capabilities

Governor of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) Yasir Al-Rumayyan stressed the need for the world to be open to innovation, highlighting the importance of…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Riyadh)
Arab World SDF forces are seen in the Hasakah countryside on September 7 (AFP). In the frame, SDF commander Mazloum Abdi.

SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi to Asharq Al-Awsat: Our Forces Cannot Be Dismantled

Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi warned against “comprehensive normalization” between Ankara and Damascus. In an interview to…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Gulf A night view of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (AFP)

Saudi Crown Prince Launches ‘Global Supply Chain Resilience Initiative’

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

Asharq Al Awsat
Business The Digital Technology Forum will feature nine dialogue sessions and presentations by 25 specialized speakers, who will discuss enabling local technology products and Blockchain technology. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Digital Technology Forum Discusses Role of Local Content in Saudi Tech Sector

The Saudi Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) is holding this Sunday the Digital Technology Forum 2022, under the title, “Enabling…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Arab World A Houthi trooper stands guard ahead of the funeral of a late Houthi official, in Sanaa, Yemen, 12 October 2022. (AFP)

Yemen Govt Warns ‘All Options Open’ after Houthi Attack on Dhabba Oil Terminal

The Iran-backed Houthi militias’ attack on the al-Dhabba oil terminal on Friday sparked outrage in Yemen and Arab and international condemnation. The…

Ali Rabih (Aden)