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  • G20’s youth-engagement group gets underway in Saudi Arabia, backed by MiSK and Ithra

    The Y20 is one of eight official engagement groups led by civil society organizations each year in the G20 host country. The others represent the business community (B20), civil society (C20), labor unions (L20), scientists (S20), think tanks (T20), urban issues (U20), and women (W20).

  • Syria
    Symbolic Aleppo flight comes as civilians suffer in Syria

    The flight carrying Syrian officials and journalists was an important symbol that President Bashar Assad’s government, with Russian military support, has consolidated its control over the northwestern province of Aleppo and also seized the last segments of the strategic M5 highway linking Aleppo to Damascus. The motorway, under repair, is scheduled to reopen in coming days for the first time in eight years.

  • U.S.-Saudi Relations
    Pompeo in Saudi Arabia to talk Iran, economy and human rights

    U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss regional security, namely Iran, after the U.S. killing last month of a top Iranian general pushed the oil-producing region closer to an all-out war. In meetings with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the next two days, Pompeo will also raise economic and human rights issues like the case of a Saudi-American physician who remains on trial after nearly two years in detention, he told reporters traveling with him.

  • Libya
    Tripoli rocket attacks halt peace talks

    Libya's UN-backed government has withdrawn from peace talks after the capital was hit by rocket fire. It said the port was one of the targets struck by forces loyal to renegade General Khalifa Haftar, prompting the evacuation of fuel tankers. The city has been under siege for almost a year, and relies heavily on shipping to feed its population.

  • Iraq
    Iraqi prime minister-designate faces pressure on Cabinet choices

    Under the constitution, Allawi is required within 30 days to form a government and go to parliament to obtain a vote of confidence with an absolute majority of at least 165 out of 329 parliament members.

  • Ukraine International Airlines
    Iran Says Black Box of Ukrainian Airliner Is Damaged, Further Delaying Investigation

    But Tehran has since refused to hand over the black boxes, despite admitting it doesn’t have the necessary technology to assess them. Instead, Iranian officials asked the U.S. or France to transfer to Iran the equipment needed to download the data—an unusual request that wasn’t met.

  • Locusts
    Hordes of locusts invade Saudi Arabia yet again

    The desert locust, indigenous to Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, is considered to be one of the worst. When in swarm formation, they can cover 1,191.4 square kilometers in size and pack between 40 to 80 million locusts into less than 1.3 square kilometers. A single locust can eat at least its weight in plants every single day, meaning an army can easily wipe out entire farmlands in just days.

  • Food and Beverage
    PepsiCo Ups Investments in Saudi Arabia to $1.6 Billion

    PepsiCo has said that it seeks to invest over six billion riyals ($1.6 billion) in Saudi Arabia over the next five years. The governor of the Saudi Arabia General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Ibrahim al-Omar, and Ramon Laguarta, chairman and chief executive officer of PepsiCo, met in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss the Kingdom’s investment climate. Among the topics of discussions were the reforms implemented by Saudi Arabia.

  • Security
    Saudi police special forces look for new recruits

    The force originated as a highly trained, well-equipped backup force for the kingdom’s police, and applications are now open for two entry-level ranks. The Special Security Forces are the unit ready for rapid deployment in a crisis and have a mandate of counter-terror operations, removing and planting explosives, securing aircraft and embassies as well as protecting provincial governors and Interior Ministry officials.

  • Asia Cup
    Group E: Iran firm favorites, but Saudi Arabia, Syria can surprise – FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers

    Iran stands out in Group E as a three-time Asia Cup champions and finalist from the 2017 edition of the competition, but Qatar, Syria, and Saudi Arabia are no pushovers. There is also the added anticipation of the rivalry between Qatar and Iran which is featured in the very first window, which makes the games in Group E worthwhile adding to your reminders.