Mariah Carey’s Jeddah Concert Attracts 10,000 Spectators

Mariah Carey performs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Asharq Al-Awsat
Mariah Carey performs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Asharq Al-Awsat
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Mariah Carey’s Jeddah Concert Attracts 10,000 Spectators

Mariah Carey performs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Asharq Al-Awsat
Mariah Carey performs in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia | Asharq Al-Awsat

A crowd of 10,000 people showed up to Mariah Carey’s first-ever live performance in Saudi Arabia, held outdoors as part of events planned for the ‘Saudi International’ tournament for professional golfers hosted by the King Abdullah Economic City in northern Jeddah.

Considered one of the world’s best-selling pop stars, Carey voiced her pleasure to perform before a crowd in Saudi Arabia. Choosing 18 hot picks from her albums, the New York-born singer swept away an attending mixed gender audience.

The opening act, however, was booked for a talented and popular local Saudi DJ that goes by the stage name “Dash” and world-renowned Dutch DJ, Tiesto. The Golf championship kicked off on Thursday at a family-friendly venue featuring performances, entertainment contests, and award-giving ceremonies.

Among the events held are the meetings with the golf stars of the tournament.

The Saudi Golf Federation has created The Saudi International powered by SBIA – one of the Kingdom’s most significant annual sporting events to date. Its significance is highlighted by the number of world-class athletes participating, global television exposure, luxury hospitality settings, and an ultimate spectator experience.

The Saudi International will perfectly showcase the Kingdom’s natural beauty, its warm hospitality, and openness for business.



Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
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Kuwait Includes 8 Lebanese Hospitals on 'Terror' List

Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA
Kuwait indicated that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.” KUNA

Kuwait's foreign ministry issued on Sunday a circular indicating that it had listed eight hospitals in Lebanon as part of regulations related to "combating terrorism.”

Lebanon's health ministry expressed surprise and said it would seek clarification.

It said it received the Kuwaiti statement "with great surprise", adding it had not been provided with "any information or notification from any Kuwaiti entity about this matter.”

"The hospitals mentioned in the statement are registered with the syndicate of private hospitals in Lebanon and carry out their role in providing treatment and health services to all Lebanese without exception," the ministry statement said.

It called the facilities "an essential part of the Lebanese health system,” and said it would contact the relevant authorities to request clarification and "protect Lebanon's health system.”

It noted that "Kuwait has numerous joint projects with the ministry... and has been among the most prominent countries that have stood by the health system during the successive crises that Lebanon has faced.”

The latest move was "unprecedented and inconsistent" with the Gulf country's usual approach, it added.


Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi and Guatemalan FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart in Riyadh. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with his Guatemalan counterpart Carlos Ramiro Martínez in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed developments of mutual interest.


Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
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Faisal bin Farhan, Barrack Discuss Developments in Syria

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince met on Sunday with the US Special Envoy for Syria in Riyadh.(SPA)

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Sunday with US Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack in Riyadh.

During the meeting, they reviewed developments in Syria.