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  • Gas prices are so high they’re making governments suspicious

    All three nations are reeling from sticker shock as prices of gasoline soar in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war. Over the weekend, the cost of a gallon of gas in the US topped $5 for the first time in history. At the same time, the UK witnessed its own new record, translating to roughly $8.54 a gallon.

  • Government allots housing for 5,589 Saudi families whose homes razed in Jeddah

    The Emir was briefed on the work of the razing projects that cover 32 neighborhoods. The removal of 20 neighborhoods has been completed, while work is under way to raze the remaining 12 neighborhoods. Meanwhile, Muhammad Al-Baqami, spokesman of the Jeddah Mayoralty, revealed that 20 slums and random neighborhoods have been razed so far. He said that work would continue until all slums are removed. The removal works of the remaining 12 neighborhoods are in various phases of implementation.

  • Iranians take to the streets as government performs economic ‘surgery’

    The Ebrahim Raisi administration’s slashing of subsidies for imported wheat and increase of prices for basic food staples have sparked protests in Iran. Videos on social media show demonstrators denouncing the price jumps and chanting anti-establishment slogans. The Iranian government has defended its subsidy reforms, arguing that they are geared to stop structural issues and smuggling. But critics say the administration's economic policies were not fleshed out.

  • Pakistan’s New Government’s Bid for Gulf Financial Support

    Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is appealing to Gulf partners for essential economic support, which could serve as a political lifeline for the new government.

  • NEOM ‘fully under Saudi sovereignty, regulations,’ says government official refuting inaccurate media reports

    The clarification came after NEOM's tourism sector head Andrew McEvoy made comments to media during his participation at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai about demographic status within the megacity, suggesting that residents within NEOM will have a special status, distinguishing them from others.

  • Kuwait’s Crown Prince Accepts Government’s Resignation

    Kuwait's Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah accepted the resignation submitted by the government more than a month ago, issuing a decree on Tuesday asking it to stay on in a caretaker role, state news agency KUNA reported. The government had handed in its resignation on April 5 ahead of a non-cooperation motion against Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid in the National Assembly.

  • Lucid to deliver up to 100,000 EVs to Saudi Arabia’s government

    Saudi Arabia, a major investor in Lucid, has agreed to buy up to 100,000 Lucid EVs over the next 10 years. The deal is for at least 50,000 vehicles over that time, with Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance having an option to purchase up to 50,000 more.

  • Kurdish infighting could undermine a sovereign Iraqi government

    Sadr is no panacea, but he has advocated — at least rhetorically — for fighting endemic corruption in the state, criticized Iranian missile attacks on Iraq, and called for an end of “the military actions of the [Hashd] resistance” against the U.S. presence in Iraq.

  • Kuwait’s government resigns in latest standoff with parliament

    Sheikh Sabah, a member of the ruling al-Sabah family and premier since late 2019, has faced a combative legislature as the head of successive cabinets, with opposition MPs bent on questioning him over issues including perceived corruption. The vote in parliament, called a non-cooperation motion, was scheduled for Wednesday. The current government was appointed in December, the third in 2021 as the standoff with the elected parliament dragged on.

  • Pakistan government ally quits coalition ahead of vote to oust PM

    A main ally of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan quit his ruling coalition on Wednesday after reaching a pact with opposition parties seeking to oust him, signalling Khan may be running out of options as he tries to stay on in power.