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Editor selections

Business 25 May 2022, Switzerland, Davos: Khalid al-Falih, Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia, speaks during the "Saudi Arabia Outlook" session at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos-Klosters. (World Economic Forum/dpa)

Al-Falih: We Have Quadrupled Foreign Investment Flows

It might seem somewhat strange for one of the biggest electric car producers to open a factory in one of the world’s major oil-producing countries, but it…

Najlaa Habriri (Davos)
Arab World Hezbollah supporters pose for a photo with its flags in Sahl al-Khiyam (Khiyam plain) in southern Lebanon on May 25, 2022, near the northern Israeli town of Metula across the border (Background). (AFP)

Nasrallah's Call for Dialogue over Defense Strategy Is Widely Rejected by Lebanese Parties

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah's call on Lebanese political forces to hold dialogue over a national defense strategy has been widely rejected by his rivals. …

Nazeer Rida (Beirut)
Features Labourers roast durum wheat to produce freekeh after harvesting a field on May 20, 2022, in the Syrian town of Binnish in the rebel-held province of Idlib in northwestern Syria. (Photo by OMAR HAJ KADOUR / AFP)

Will Syria Witness a ‘Triple Front’ Military Escalation?

Three indicators point to the possibility of a military escalation on more than one front in Syria. Stability along the contact lines in the three Syrian areas…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Features Ramy Finge, a dentist spent two years braving tear gas and rubber bullets during anti-government protests, is one of 13 independent newcomers who won a seat in the latest parliamentary elections, speaks during an interview with The Associated Press, at his home in Tripoli, north Lebanon, Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Hussein Malla/AP

In Lebanon, a Nascent Reform Movement Faces Tough Road

Ramy Finge spent two years braving tear gas and rubber bullets, sometimes trying to scale the cement walls surrounding Lebanon’s parliament during anti…

Asharq Al Awsat
Technology Managing Director for Google in the Middle East & North Africa Anthony Nakache at a conference in Riyadh on Tuesday. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Google to Open Two New HQs in Saudi Arabia

American multinational technology company Google is preparing for launching two new headquarter offices in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The planned offices…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business Saudi Arabia continues its digital transformation in the financial sector. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Approves Financial Technology Strategy

The Saudi Cabinet approved on Tuesday the Kingdom’s financial technology strategy, a move that experts say would enable and activate modern means in the…

Bandar al-Mosalam (Riyadh)
Arab World Kurdish security forces deploy in Syria's northern city of Hasakeh on January 22 amid ongoing fighting with the ISIS group following a prison attack. (AFP)

ISIS Plotted to Seize Syria's Hasakeh, Declare Formation of New Group

ISIS was plotting to seize Syria's Hasakeh city and launch new operations to seize the province in wake of this year's prison break by members of the terrorist…

Kamal Sheikho (Hasakeh)
Arab World An explosive devices is removed by members of Yemen's legitimate government forces search for a house in the village of Hays in Yemen's western province of Hodeidah, On May 23, 2022. (AFP)

Yemenis Mull Extending Truce or Returning to War

The two-month nationwide truce in Yemen is set to end on June 2 with officials mulling the possibility of extending the ceasefire. Observers believe a…

Abdulhadi Habtor (Riyadh)
Interviews Participants gather at the 51st annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, 22 May 2022. EPA/GIAN EHRENZELLER

WEF: Youth Unemployment, Inequality and Climate Change Top Challenges Facing MENA

Running the team that manages the WEF’s relations and initiatives with the Middle East and North Africa, Maroun Kairouz has a busy portfolio on his hands. …

Najlaa Habriri (Davos)
Features A Russian military patrol in northern Syria. Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia, Israel Exchange ‘Ukrainian Letters’ in Syria

Each wave of Israeli raids on Syria in the past years had been weighty. But the latest attacks, which occurred on Friday night, had an additional significance…

Ibrahim Hamidi (London)
Gulf Crew members install the red carpet at the Palais des Festivals, ahead of the opening day of the 75th Cannes Film Festival. (AP)

Saudi Arabia Heads to Cannes to Promote Flourishing Film Industry, Support Emerging Talent

The Saudi Film Commission (SFC), is participating in the 75th edition of the Cannes International Film Festival which runs from 17-28 May, to build awareness…

Asharq Al Awsat
Varieties Anime Village at Jeddah Season. (SPA)

Manga Arabia Takes Part in Anime Village at Jeddah Season

The Saudi Research and Media Group's (SRMG) Manga Arabia is taking part in the Anime Village as part of Jeddah Season 2022. Anime Village is the first of…

Asharq Al Awsat (Jeddah)