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Business The Saudi economy is emerging as a global model in the face of shocks and global conditions. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Economic Resilience to Increase 60% by 2030

A recent study by the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) concluded that Saudi Arabia’s gross domestic product will become 60 percent…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Gulf Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. (SPA)

Saudi Royal Decree Reshuffles Cabinet, Names Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Prime Minister

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz issued on Tuesday a Royal Decree naming Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as prime minister. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Interviews Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein during his interview. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Iraqi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Are Mediating Between Washington, Tehran

The Iraqi government is playing a role in “bringing opposites together and creating a situation that promotes dialogue” among neighboring countries, especially…

World People participate in a protest against Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi outside of the United Nations on September 21, 2022 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

US Supports Iran Protests, Lawmakers Condemn Biden for Lack of Action

US lawmakers had various reactions to the protests in Iran, ranging from strong support to direct criticism of the US administration's policy toward Tehran. …

Rana Abtar (Washington)
Arab World Municipal workers perform works at the Freedom Monument in Tahrir Square in the center of Iraq's capital Baghdad on September 24, 2022. (AFP)

Objections Impede Announcement of New Coordination Framework Alliance in Iraq

The Shiite pro-Iran Coordination Framework in Iraq was on the verge of announcing a new alliance that would be tasked with forming a new government. …

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)
Interviews Kurdish Democratic Progressive Party politburo official Ahmed Sulaiman. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Kurdish Progressive Party to Asharq Al-Awsat: Damascus’ Opting for Military Solution Led to Foreign Meddling

The Kurdish Democratic Progressive Party, one of Syria’s oldest Kurdish parties, believes that efforts to normalize relations between the Damascus regime and…

Kamal Sheikho (Qamishli)
Gulf Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan participates in the MENA Forum, hosted by the Middle East Institute and Think Research and Advisory, in New York on Friday. (Think Research and Advisory)

Saudi FM Calls on Iran to Be Transparent about Its Nuclear Program

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan expressed his country’s concern over Iran’s acquiring a nuclear weapon, warning of the danger this could pose…

Rana Abtar (Washington)
Arab World Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Mustafa al-Kadhimi speaks at the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters on September 23, 2022 in New York City. (Getty Images/AFP)

Iraq’s Kadhimi Warns Against Formation of Govt. that Excludes Sadr

Iraq’s caretaker Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi warned on Saturday against the formation of a government that excludes Sadrist movement leader, Shiite…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)
Gulf Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Chancellor Scholz at the Salam Palace in Jeddah on Saturday. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia, Germany Discuss Developments, Bilateral Cooperation

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, discussed with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday relations…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)
Features Lebanese ambulances prepare to cross to Syria to retrieve the bodies of the victims of a sinking boat (EPA)

Lebanon’s Northern Coasts Transform to Platform for Smuggling Migrants

Lebanon’s northern region has been transformed into a trafficking hub for migrants looking to escape the country on “death boats” that sail across the…

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Gulf Prince Faisal bin Farhan speaking at a forum in New York (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi FM to Asharq Al-Awsat: Iranian Drones Are an Increasing Danger that Must be Stopped

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that Iranian drone technology poses an increasing threat to the Middle East and stressed the importance of…

Features The defensive zone was created by US troops after the 2003 invasion. EPA

Iraq's Green Zone: Seat of Power, Heart of Protests

In the heart of Iraq's capital lies Baghdad's fortified Green Zone, which last month saw angry protesters storm its perimeter -- the latest in nearly two…

Asharq Al Awsat (Baghdad)