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Features Azerbaijani-Italian Fighter to Asharq Al-Awsat: I'm a Professional Sniper Waiting for the Russians

Azerbaijani-Italian Fighter to Asharq Al-Awsat: I'm a Professional Sniper Waiting for the Russians

At 9:45 pm, Logan, 32, stands in front of a student dorm at a vocational center in a town in western Ukraine. Catching a smoke before curfew, he says: "You…

Fidaa Itani (Kyiv)
Interviews Washington Committed to Defending Saudi Arabia, Confronting Iranian Threat

Washington Committed to Defending Saudi Arabia, Confronting Iranian Threat

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran and Iraq Jennifer Gavito, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, confirmed that Washington is committed to reinforcing…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business Defense Aircraft Maintenance Focal Interest of Saudi Companies

Defense Aircraft Maintenance Focal Interest of Saudi Companies

Defense aircraft maintenance dominated the interests of Saudi companies at the World Defense Show (WDS) in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. Companies emphasized…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Business World Defense Show Concludes with $7.9 Billion in Deals

World Defense Show Concludes with $7.9 Billion in Deals

The World Defense Show, which concluded in Riyadh on Wednesday, saw the signing of military and defense contracts between local and international parties with…

Mosaed al-Zayani (Riyadh)
Interviews Marlène Schiappa: Macron Govt Adopted Innovative Measures to Protect Women against Violence

Marlène Schiappa: Macron Govt Adopted Innovative Measures to Protect Women against Violence

Marlène Schiappa, the French Minister Delegate for Citizenship, occupies a unique position in the government. Even though she does not hold a sovereign…

Michel Abou Najm (Paris)
Gulf Women Are Partners In Shaping The Future

Women Are Partners In Shaping The Future

I learned many important lessons on this decent soil, the land of the Emirates where I grew up. I have lived inspiring stories and experiences, which continue…

Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Interviews Princess Nourah Prize Highlights Saudi Women’s Excellence

Princess Nourah Prize Highlights Saudi Women’s Excellence

While Riyadh celebrates Saudi women on International Women’s Day, eyes turn to the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU), which is honoring the…

Iman Al Khataf (Damam)
Gulf Saudi Women Are Partners in Kingdom’s Development

Saudi Women Are Partners in Kingdom’s Development

The world celebrates International Women’s Day on March 8 to recognize women’s achievements, their essential role in the world, and supporting gender equality…

Mohammed Helal (Riyadh)
Gulf Bahraini Women: From Empowerment to Progress

Bahraini Women: From Empowerment to Progress

Bahraini women are making remarkable progress on the national level, according to recent reports by several international institutions, such as the United…

Asharq Al Awsat (Manama)
Interviews Hana Al Omair: Filmmaker Inspired by Writing

Hana Al Omair: Filmmaker Inspired by Writing

When documenting the history of Saudi cinema, director Hana Al Omair emerges as one of the top figures who have fought and strived to consolidate the industry…

Eman Al-Khattaf (Al-Dammam)
Interviews Italian Defense Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Russia Left us No Choice

Italian Defense Official to Asharq Al-Awsat: Russia Left us No Choice

A high-ranking Italian official said Moscow's invasion of Ukraine left the Europeans with no choice but to tighten sanctions against it in solidarity with the…

Fatehelrahman Yousif (Riyadh)
Features Russian War in World’s ‘Breadbasket’ Threatens Food Supply

Russian War in World’s ‘Breadbasket’ Threatens Food Supply

The Russian tanks and missiles besieging Ukraine also are threatening the food supply and livelihoods of people in Europe, Africa and Asia who rely on the vast…

Asharq Al Awsat