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“The crisis around Gaza has re-emphasized Egypt’s geopolitical leverage.” Bilal Bassiouni, head of Middle East and North Africa forecasting for consulting firm Pangea-Risk, Multi-Billion Gulf Power Play Focuses on Egypt as Mideast War Rages [Bloomberg]
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Based on the Islamic lunar calendar, the dates for Ramadan move through the year which can result in significantly different daily fasting periods depending on where you live. Since there are 12 lunar months superimposed over 12 solar months, Ramadan “moves back” about 11 days per solar year.
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Via Patrick Tucker in defenseone.com: The U.S. will launch an emergency military mission to establish a port to deliver much-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza, a senior White House official told reporters on Thursday. The effort is to be formally announced by President Joe Biden during his State of the Union address on Thursday night, the official said. The port will be set up to receive “large ships carrying food, water, medicine, and temporary shelters. And this is an initiative that will get underway here when the President makes the announcement and issues the orders,” the official said.
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Via Justin Harper in campaignme.com: A recent campaign for Saudi Tourism using footballing superstar Lionel Messi reached 747 million across 92 countries in 20 languages, according to a report by CARMA. In total, the “Go Beyond What You Think” campaign garnered engagement of 84.3 million. The campaign is anchored on the common misconceptions about Saudi Arabia, and invites audiences to experience the vibrant cultural transformation taking place across the country.
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in com.sa: Initially launched on a trial basis in September 2023, the Data Saudi platform, under the stewardship of the Ministry of Economy and Planning, has seen continuous enhancements and the addition of numerous features since its introduction. Designed as the central repository for economic and social data within the Kingdom, the platform seeks to improve data accessibility and bolster transparency regarding national economic information, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030. It offers an array of key indicators and the capacity to analyze them throughout the Kingdoms regions via visual and interactive tools, making it easier for users to obtain detailed insights into the Saudi economy and social sectors.
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More than 200,000 people converged at the conference, including Adam Selipsky, chief executive of Amazon’s cloud computing division, who ...[By Adam Satariano and Paul Mozur via nytimes.com]
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Diriyah Gate, one of the first Saudi giga-projects, said this week that it was on target for completion by late 2027.
The opening of the project’s...[By Andrew Hammond via agbi.com]
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His comment is significant because, like LIV Golf’s team competition and shotgun starts, the...[By Cindy Boren via washingtonpost.com]
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The recently released book “Battleground – 10 Conflicts that Explain the New Middle East” by historian Christopher Phillips provides a useful overview of ten ongoing conflicts...[By Christopher Phillips via thecipherbrief.com]
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A serious escalation of tensions in the Middle East would push the price of oil above $100 (£80) a barrel and reverse...[By Larry Elliott via theguardian.com]
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The regional upswing also defies oil production cutbacks which have all weighed on economic growth in the region as seen from International Monetary Fund’s latest...[By Issac John via khaleejtimes.com]
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Speaking at the event titled “Industrial policies to promote economic diversification,” the top official said there have been fundamental changes in the legislative and economic regulations to...[via arabnews.com]
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From April 22 to 25, 2024, the 26th World Energy Congress convened in the Netherlands, drawing participation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s energy industry....[By Pooja Chandak via solarquarter.com]
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Henning Larsen Architect has just revealed the designs for The Jeddah Opera House, a new local landmark in Saudi Arabia. Drawing inspiration from the historical...[By Nour Fakharany via archdaily.com]
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One of Saudi Arabia's top universities has announced a Red Sea project described as the world’s largest coral reef restoration.
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The National Debt Management Center announces the closure of April 2024 issuance under the Saudi Arabian Government SAR-denominated Sukuk Program. The total amount allocated was...[via mof.gov]
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The month-on-month decline in imports from Russia comes amid lower discounts offered by Russia. Russia has been the largest source of crude for...[By Rituraj Baruah via livemint.com]
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Two major U.S. law firms are opening offices in Saudi Arabia following a change last year in...[By David Thomas via reuters.com]
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President Joe Biden on Thursday laid out his case for re-election in a fiery State of the Union speech that accused Donald Trump of threatening...[By Jeff Mason, Gabriella Borter and Idrees Ali via reuters.com]
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Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories have expanded by a record amount and risk eliminating any practical possibly of a Palestinian state, the U.N....[By Emma Farge via reuters.com]
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Sweden joined NATO in Washington on Thursday, two years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine forced it to rethink its national security policy and conclude that...[By Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis via reuters.com]
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Turkey is expected to take more policy steps to cool stubbornly high inflation after this month's local elections, setting the stage for more pain for...[By Ebru Tuncay, Birsen Altayli and Jonathan Spicer via reuters.com]
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More than three-quarters of Americans view cyberterrorism (79%) and the development of nuclear weapons by Iran (77%) as critical threats to U.S. vital interests, making...[By Lydia Saad via gallup.com]
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