Three weeks ago, Abdullah Alaoudh wrote about another Saudi political prisoner: his father, Salman Aloudah. During the Nov. 18 court proceeding in Riyadh, my siblings were struck by how significantly ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan’s exports to UAE, Saudi decrease in July-Dec 2020 period
The country's exports to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia fell by 8.2% from $217.46 in 2019 to $199.73 in the same period. Advisor to Prime Minister Imran Khan on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razzak ... ( read original story ...)
AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines to be administered in Saudi Arabia
Dubai: Saudi Arabia will offer its citizens and residents the AstraZeneca and Moderna vaccines, in addition to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, local media reported. The move is part of the Kingdom ... ( read original story ...)
Saudi Arabia hosts Israelis for Dakar Rally after diplomatic inroads
Among the teams dashing around the dunes in their cars at the Dakar Rally in Saudi Arabia this month, there were two whose presence would have been unthinkable a year ago. ( read original story ...)
Usually Calm LPG Market Roiled by Frigid Winter, Saudi Cuts
The cold snap that’s pushed liquefied natural gas prices to record highs is also roiling LPG, leading to shortages of the gas that’s used for heating and cooking as well as being a feedstock for ... ( read original story ...)
How Close to ‘Fully Withdrawn’ from Iraq and Afghanistan Are We?
Fully withdrawn, no. But we’re getting pretty close; the U.S. military presence in these countries is now about as minimal as it can get. ( read original story ...)
Turkish defense chief in Iraq on official visit
Combating terrorism is to be the main focus of discussions during the visit, as well as a joint cooperation between Turkey and Iraq, said the ministry statement. As a first stop, Akar was welcomed ... ( read original story ...)
In Iraq, A New Epidemic — Bird Flu — Decimates Chicken Coops
An outbreak of bird flu has killed tens of thousands of hens in a rural province north of Iraq's capital, decimating livelihoods overnight as authorities scramble to contain its spread. ( read original story ...)
PTTEP to manage Myanmar power development
PTT Exploration and Production Public Co. will advance Myanmar’s Integrated Domestic Gas to Power project after securing an exclusive development right from the government. ( read original story ...)
Myanmar Says Thai Firm at Dawei SEZ Breached Contract
Management Committee says it lost confidence in the consortium led by a Thai construction company due to breaches of contract at the mega project in southern Myanmar’s Tanintharyi Region. Last week, ... ( read original story ...)