Saudi Arabia
Schools in Saudi capital return to in-person learning after temporary closure
Schools across the Saudi capital Riyadh returned to in-person classes on Monday, as officials remained silent about a decision a day earlier to close schools that appeared to be reversed
Ronaldo hints at retirement after 2026/27 season, targets ‘Spectacular Legacy’
The statement could signal the beginning of the final chapter of a career that has spanned more than two decades and seen the Portuguese superstar win major honours with Manchester
In Foreign Policy Shift, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Seeks Good Relations with Iran
Saudi Arabia’s crown prince has struck a conciliatory tone towards the kingdom’s arch-nemesis, Iran, saying he sought “good” relations after reports the rivals held secret talks recently in Baghdad. The
Saudi Arabia executes three soldiers convicted on high treason
Saudi Arabian authorities said Saturday that they executed three soldiers after they were convicted on charges of high treason. The Defence Ministry named the three in a statement and said
In Bid to Boost Prices, Saudi Arabia Ready to Extend Oil Cuts By OPEC+
Saudi Arabia is prepared to support extending oil cuts by OPEC and allies into May and June and is also ready to extend its own voluntary cuts to boost oil
Saudi Arabia announces new ceasefire initiative in Yemen
Saudi Arabia offered a new peace initiative to Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday that would include a ceasefire supervised by the United Nations and the re-opening of Sana’a airport,
Saudi Aramco 2020 profits slump on lower crude prices
Energy giant Saudi Aramco on Sunday posted a 44.4 percent slump in 2020 net profit due to lower crude prices, as the coronavirus pandemic weighed heavily on global demand. Aramco,
Erdogan Says Saudi Arabia Wants to Buy Turkey’s Armed Drones
Saudi Arabia is seeking to buy armed drones from Turkey, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday, in a move that could mark a rapprochement between the two rival regional
Nigeria can't decide what to do about the rise and rise of cryptocurrency
The Nigerian presidency, central bank, local regulators, and tech community are at odds over “money created out of thin air.”This post was originally published on this site
Saudi Arabia replaces hajj minister
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman replaced the hajj minister on Friday, months after the kingdom hosted the smallest pilgrimage in modern history due to the coronavirus pandemic. Mohammad Benten was relieved
