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  • Saudi Arabia: E-Visa for Tourism Expanded to Certain UK, US, EU and Schengen Visa Holders and Permanent Residents

    Effective immediately, the Ministry of Tourism expanded the eligibility for e-visas for tourism to individuals holding a valid business or tourist visa issued by the United Kingdom, United States, or Schengen Area countries; permanent residents of the United Kingdom, United States or European Union; and their first-degree relatives. Previously, these individuals could only obtain a visa-on-arrival.

  • Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard appointed head coach of Saudi’s Al-Ettifaq

    Saudi Arabian football team Al-Ettifaq has confirmed the appointment of Steven Gerrard as their new head coach, the Saudi Pro League club announced on Monday. "Where legends are found. We're thrilled to announce Steven Gerrard is our new head coach," the club wrote on Twitter. "He's no stranger to silverware. A Legend who brings a glorious history and exciting future to Ettifaq.” In June, Gerrard, a former Liverpool and England midfielder, was invited to look at a potential offer to join the team, but he said he would not be going ahead with it.

  • Biden’s green hydrogen plan hits climate obstacle: Water shortage

    Reuters interviewed six researchers who study hydrogen as green power and had exclusive access to an analysis by Rystad Energy consultancy that showed that the Biden administration's vision of low-carbon hydrogen may run into a challenge that is itself exacerbated by climate change: water scarcity.

  • Saudi Space Agency meets Airbus to discuss collaboration opportunities

    In a bid to enhance future cooperation, the Saudi Space Agency Vice Chairman Mohammed Saud Al-Tamimi and Airbus’ head of Aerospace Jean-Marc Nasr met on Tuesday to discuss ways to collaborate, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show, addressed potential ways to develop the space sector and invest in upcoming joint projects. Al-Tamimi and Nasr aim to realize shared objectives in the economic and strategic fields related to space and its technologies. Two Saudi astronauts, Ali Al-Qarni and Rayana Barnawi, recently completed a mission to the International Space Station, marking the country’s rapid advancement in this field. Barnawi was the first Arab and Muslim female astronaut to orbit Earth.

  • Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France

    The leaders also are preparing for a global summit next week “aimed at bringing together private and public funding” to fight poverty, support climate transition and protect biodiversity, the French presidency said. The event is expected to gather over 50 heads of states and governments as well as many NGOs and prominent climate activists.

  • Poverty, climate, regional stability on agenda as Saudi crown prince visits France

    The leaders also are preparing for a global summit next week “aimed at bringing together private and public funding” to fight poverty, support climate transition and protect biodiversity, the French presidency said. The event is expected to gather over 50 heads of states and governments as well as many NGOs and prominent climate activists.

  • Saudi Arabia bans new Spider-Man movie that features transgender flag

    A few issues of censorship of LGBTQ content have occurred in the Gulf recently, though Saudi authorities did not say exactly why “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” will not be shown.

  • Report: Senators ask attorney general to review PGA Tour deal with Saudi Arabia

    According to ESPN.com, the letter was sent by Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) to Garland and Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter following last week’s announcement of the agreement, which has not yet been approved by the Tour’s policy board. “The red flags regarding antitrust concerns are clear,” the senators wrote, adding the agreement, “raises an array of potential legal and regulatory issues, including relating to the PGA Tour's non-profit tax status and antitrust law.”

  • Saudi Space Commission elevated to Saudi Space Agency, expanding Kingdom’s ambitions

    Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Space Commission has officially been transformed into an agency under the name of the Saudi Space Agency (SSA) following Cabinet approval during a session on Wednesday. “The Council of Ministers resolution to transform the Saudi Space Commission into the Saudi Space Agency reflects the continuous interest in creating a sustainable economic and innovative environment for the space sector and its technologies,” the agency said on its Twitter account after the decision was issued.

  • Saudi Arabia announces new instant e-visa options for UK, US, Schengen travelers

    Saudi Arabia announced on Monday new instant e-visa options for travelers with UK, US, Schengen visas, as well as permanent residents of those countries, as part of measures to ease travel restrictions, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Travelers can apply for an instant e-visa through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website.